19 Public Safety Adoption of 2006 IFCCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date:
Originating Department:
Presented By:
Agenda Item No.:
OS/04/09
Council Date:
Fire Department
Ronnie Grooms, Fire Chief
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OS/11/09
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Not an action item - first reading.
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Public safety
BACKGROUND:
The last fire code the City officially adopted was the 1994 Standard Fire Code. The State of Texas has
mandated the use of certain 2003 International Building Codes and staff is in the process of preparing
for adoption various 2006 International Building Codes with the first code proposed for adoption being
the 2006 International Fire Code (IFC). City staff, including the City Attorney, City Manager, Fire
Department, and Bureau Veritas, have spent many hours reviewing the proposed code and resulting
changes required in our Code of Ordinances. A summary of the IFC and changes to the Code of
Ordinances accompany this briefing sheet.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
Ordinance; Summary of IFC and Changes to Code of Ordinances
ACTION:
BUDGET INFO:
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attorney\ordwork\current\Amend Chpt 12, New Article IV, Fire Prevention 2009
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, BY REPEALING ARTICLE III, FIRE RESERVE UNIT, SECTIONS 12-51
THROUGH 12-66 AND REPEALING ARTICLE IV, FIRE PREVENTION CODE,
SECTIONS 12-86 THROUGH 12-89; ESTABLISHING A NEW ARTICLE III,
E111TITLED FIRE CODE; ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITIOIV OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; ESTABLISHING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO
THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR ENFORCEMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, for the last 25 years, the City of Paris has followed and enforced the
Standard Fire Code developed by the Southern Building Code Congress (SBCC) as it has
been amended from time to time; and,
WHEREAS, the SBCC Standard Fire Code has become stale and difficult to
administer, and the Fire Chief and the Fire Marshal of the Paris Fire Department have
reviewed other fire codes available and have determined that the International Fire Code,
2006 Edition, provides the best uniform fire code and regulations for the Ciry of Paris,
Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal of the Paris Fire Department hereby
recommend the 2006 International Fire Code as the best uniform fire code to provide
uniform guidelines and regulations for the safeguarding of life and property from fire and
explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances,
materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy
of buildings and premises in the City of Paris, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City of Paris
and its citizens to repeal the existing Fire Prevention Code and to and adopt the 2006
Edition of the International Fire Code as amended with local amendments as set out below;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Fire Department has not had an active Fire Reserve Unit in the
City of Paris for many years and the Fire Chief desires to remove that Article from Chapter
12 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances to eliminate any confusion among the citizens of
Paris.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. Article III, Fire Reserve Unit, Sections 12-51 through 12-66, of Chapter
12 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances be, and hereby is repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Article IV, Fire Prevention Code, Sections 12-86 through 12-89, of
Chapter 12 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances be, and hereby is repealed in its entirety.
Section 4. Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, be and the
same is hereby amended by establishing a new Article III, entitled Fire Code, to read in its
entirety as follows:
"ARTICLE III. FIRE CODE
Sec.12-51. Adoption of International Fire Code.
There is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas,
for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to
life and property, those certain codes knows as the 2006 Edition of the
International Fire Code, as amended including Appendices B, D, E, F and G, to
the same extent as if such Code were copied verbatim in this Article subject to
local amendments as set forth in this Article. Copies of the Codes and the
amendments thereto, as referenced herein, are on file in the office of the City
Clerk, City of Paris for permanent record and inspection. These copyrighted
standards and recommendations are adopted and designated as the official
Fire Code of the City of Paris, except to the extent they are in conflict with any
controlling Federal or State law. The standards are published by and are
available from the International Code Council, Country Club Hills, Illinois. A
copy of the 2006 International Fire Code shall be kept in each of the following
locations: The Paris City Library, the City Clerk's office, the Paris Fire
Marshal's office and the Office of Community Development.
Sec.12-52. Definitions.
(a) Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the International
Fire Code, it shall mean the corporate city limits of the City of
Paris, Texas.
(b) Whenever the words "Fire Code Official", or "Fire Chief' are
used in the International Fire Code, they shall mean the Fire
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Marshal of the City of Paris Fire Department.
(c) Any reference to the "International Building Code" or the
"International Existing Building Code" shall mean the Building
Code as adopted and amended by the City of Paris, Texas.
(d) Definitions of terms in the Fire Code and the Building Code shall
be interchangeable.
Sec.12-53. Fire Code Amendments.
The following local amendments repeal and reenact or add sections to
the 2006 International Fire Code for the purpose of consistency with specific
past practices. These amendments shall supersede, replace and/or
supplement the 2006 International Fire Code as follows:
(1) Section 101.1 shall be amended to include the following:
Title. These regulations shall be known as the FIRE CODE of the
City of Paris, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this Code"
(2) Section 102.1 be amended by adding the following subsection:
5. The provisions of this code apply to buildings built under
the International Residential Code and International
Building Code.
(3) Section 102.4 shall be amended to include the following:
102.4 Application of building other codes. The design and
construction of new structures shall comply with this code and
the Building Codes adopted by the City of Paris, Texas; and any
alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in structures
required by this code, which are within the scope of the
International Building Code, shall be made in accordance
therewith.
(4) Section 102.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and
standards referenced in this Code shall be those that are listed
in Chapter 45 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and
standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this
Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where
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differences occur between the provisions of this Code and the
referenced standards, the provisions of this Code shall apply.
Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced
codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard
shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any
reference to NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) or the ICC
Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted by the
City of Paris.
(5) Section 105.1.4 shall be added as follows:
105.1.4 Fees. The Fire Code Official shall administer the
following charges:
(a) Fire Protection Permit $0.03/square foot building, or
$50.00, whichever is greater.
(b) Re-inspection fees $75.00 per re-inspection.
(c) When City Fire Code Official requires third-party Plan
Review and inspections, or both Actual Costs + 10%
Administration fee to City of Paris.
(d) Burn permits
a. Standard - per occurrence, per day $50.00
b. Agricultural -(over ten acres), per year no charge.
No fees shall be charged for any subsequent plan review of
changes, additions, or revisions to plans which plan review was
initiated solely by the Fire Code Official, or his designee, for
items that the Fire Code Official failed to identify on a previous
plan review.
(6) Section 105.4 shall be amended by adding a new Section
105.4.7 to read as follows:
Section 105.4.7 Third Party Plan Review. The Fire Code
Official has the authority to require third-party fire plan review
of construction documents. Such third-party plan review shall
be at the sole expense of the owner/developer/applicant, plus
an additional 10% administrative fee to the City of Paris based
on total cost of third-party plan review.
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(7) Section 105.6 shall be amended by deleting the following
subsections: 105.6.1, 105.6.2, 105.6.3, 105.6.4, 105.6.5, 105.6.6,
105.6.7, 105.6.8, 105.6.9, 105.6.10, 105.6.11, 105.6.12, 106.6.13,
105.6.17, 105.6.18, 105.6.19, 105.6.20, 105.6.21, 105.6.22,
105.6.24, 105.6.25, 105.6.26, 105.6.27, 105.6.28, 105.6.29,
105.6.31, 105.6.32, 105.6.33, 105.6.34, 105.6.36, 105.6.37,
105.6.38, 105.6.39, 105.6.40, 105.6.41, 105.6.42, 105.6.43,
105.6.44,105.6.45, and 105.6.46.
(8) Section 105.6.15 shall be amended to read as follows:
105.6.15 Fire hydrants and valves. An operational permit is
required to use or operate fire hydrants or valves intended for
fire suppression purposes which are installed on water systems
and accessible to a fire apparatus access road that is open to or
generally used by the public.
Exceptions:
(1) A permit is not required for authorized
employees of the City of Paris to use or operate
fire hydrants of valves in performance of their
duties.
(2) A fire permit is not required for a"meter on a fire
hydrant" that is installed in accordance with a
billing arrangement through the City of Paris
Water Billing Department. The Fire Code Official
shall be notified of all meters installed on fire
hydrants.
(9) Section 105.6.23 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 105.6.23 Hot work operations. An operational permit
is required for hot work during public exhibitions and
demonstrations.
(10) Section 105.6.30 shall be deleted and a new Section 105.6.30
added to read as follows:
Section 105.6.30 Open Burning. An operational permit is to
required to kindle or maintain any fire defined as "Open
burning" in the city limits of the City of Paris, Texas with the
exception of a"Training Fire" as defined by Section 302.1.
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Agricultural Burn Permits shall be issued by the
Fire Code Official for property that is a minimum
of ten acres in size and is zoned agricultural by
the City of Paris. An agricultural burn permit will
be valid for one (1) full year and there shall be no
fee charged for its issuance. Only brush, limbs,
trees and other natural vegetation may be burned
at the discretion of the Fire Code Official, as long
as such material is generated only from that
property.
2. Standard Burn Permits shall be issued by the Fire
Code Official for disposal and recreational fires.
Only brush, limbs, trees, and clean, untreated
lumber may be burned.
(11) Section 105.7 shall be amended by deleting the following
subsections: 105.7.2, 105.7.3, 105.7.5, 105.7.7, 105.7.8, 105.7.13
(12) Section 105.7.14 shall be added to read as follows:
105.7.14 Fire apparatus access road markings. A
construction permit is required to apply markings to fire
apparatus access roads.
(13) Section 106.2.1 shall be added to read as follows:
106.2.1 The Fire Code Official or his designated representative
shall inspect all buildings, premises, or portions thereof as often
as may be necessary. An initial inspection and one (1) re-
inspection shall be made free of charge. If the Fire Code Official
or his designee is required to make follow-up inspections after
the initial inspection and re-inspection to determine whether a
violation or violations observed during the previous inspection
have been corrected, a fee shall be charged. The occupant,
lessee, or person making use of the building or premises shall
pay said fee or fees within thirty (30) days of being billed as a
condition to continued lawful occupancy of the building or
premises.
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(14) Section 106.2.2 shall be added to read as follows:
106.2.2 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit
holder or their duly authorized agent to notify the Fire Code
Official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of
the permit holder to provide access to and means for
inspections of such work that are required by this code.
(15) Section 106.2.3 shall be added to read as follows:
106.2.3 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond
the point indicated in each successive inspection without first
obtaining the approval of the Fire Code Official. The Fire Code
Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections
and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is
satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or
her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any
portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion
shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Fire
Code Official.
(16) Section 109,2,3.1 shall be added to read as follows:
109.2.3.1 Citations. It is the intent of this department to
achieve compliance by the traditional means of inspection,
notification, granting of reasonable time to comply and re-
inspection. However, the Fire Code Official and fire officers who
have the discretionary duty to enforce a code or ordinance may
issue a notice to appear (citation) for violations of this code.
Citations shall be issued only by qualified personnel as
designated by the Fire Code Official.
(17) Section 109.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
109.3 Violation Penalties. Any person, firm, partnership,
corporation or association violating any provision of this article
or of any code adopted herein shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the Municipal Court, shall
be subject to a fine not to exceed TWO THOUSAND AND N0/loos
($2,000.00) DOLLARS for each offense, and each and every day
such violation continues shall be deemed to constitute a
separate and distinct violation.
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(18) Section 111.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person, firm, partnership,
corporation or association who shall continue any work after
having been served with a stop work order, except such work as
that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or
unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine not to exceed TWO
THOUSAND AND NO/loos ($2,000.00) DOLLARS for each offense,
and each and every day such violation continues shall be
deemed to constitute a separate and distinct violation.
(19) Section 202 shall be amended to include the following
definitions:
ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. Any system
capable of providing identification of each individual alarm-
initiating device. The identification shall be in plain English and
as descriptive as possible to specifically identify the location of
the device in alarm. The system shall have the capabiliry of
alarm verification.
ANALOG INTELLIGENT ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION
SYSTEM. Any system capable of calculating a change in value
by directly measurable quantities (voltage, resistance, etc.) at
the sensing point. The physical analog may be conducted at the
sensing point or at the main control panel. The system shall be
capable of compensating for long-term changes in sensor
response while maintaining a constant sensitivity. The
compensation shall have a preset point at which a detector
maintenance signal shall be transmitted to the control panel.
The sensor shall remain capable of detecting and transmitting
an alarm while in maintenance alert.
FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure
continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or portion
thereof by one or more qualified individuals or standby
personnel when required by the Fire Code Official, for the
purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting
early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and
notifying the fire department.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building having any floors used for
human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm)
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
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SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed
and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual
storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and
removing personal property on a self-service basis.
STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel,
approved by the Fire Code Official, whose only duty shall be to
perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep
watch for fire. When utilized, the number required shall be as
directed by the Fire Code Official. Charges for utilization shall
be as normally calculated by the jurisdiction.
TWO-WAY HOSE CONNECTION. A fire hose connection having
both external 21/z-inch National Hose Standard threads and
externall~/z inch National Hose Standard threads.
(20) Section 302.1 shall be amended as follows:
Add two sentences to the end of the definition of "Bonfire" that
reads: Bonfires shall not be any larger than 2400 cubic feet
prior to ignition and the fuel shall not be constructed to be
higher than 12 feet. The Fire Code Official may allow projections
to be higher than 12 feet if, in his opinion, the hazard is not
increased by allowing such.
Add a sentence to the end of the definition of "Open Burning"
that reads: Recreational fires and bonfires are types of open
burning.
Add the following definition:
TRAINING FIRE. A fire conducted by the Paris Fire Department,
or other entity as allowed by the Fire Code Official, for the sole
purpose of training in the extinguishment of fires. Proper
notification must be given to TCEQ in accordance with the Texas
Outdoor Burning Rule.
(21) Section 307.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the
Fire Code Official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to
kindling aflre for open burning. Application for such approval
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shall only be presented by, and permits issued to, the owner or
the owner's authorized representative of the land upon which
the fire is to be kindled. The Fire Code Official may revoke any
permit that is found not to be in compliance with this section,
causing said permit to be null and void and any fees related to
the permit shall not be refunded.
Permits and permit holders shall also comply with:
1. Texas Commission of Environmental Quality rules and
regulations.
2. State or local, temporary or permanent bans on open
burning.
3. Local written policies as established by the Fire Code
Official.
(22) Section 307.2.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
307.2.1 Authorization. All outdoor burning shall be done in
accordance with this Code and Texas Outdoor Burning Rule
Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC) Sections 111.201
through 111.221. If a conflict should arise between this code
and the Texas Outdoor
Burning Rule Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC)
Sections 111.201 through 111.221, then the more stringent
rule shall apply. Where required by state or local law or
regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior
approval from the state or local air and water quality
management authority, provided that all conditions specified
in the authorization are followed.
(23) Section 307.2.2 shall be added to read as follows:
307.2.2 Restricted Outdoor Burning. It shall be unlawful for a
person, firm, or corporation to ignite or burn materials when
the Fire Code Official or other proper authority has determined
a "No Burn Day".
(24) Section 307.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less
than 300 feet from any structure, and provisions shall be made
to prevent the fire from spreading to within 300 feet of any
structure.
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Exceptions:
1. The minimum required distance shall be 150 feet
from structures that are under the legal control of the
permit holder, provided that such qualifying
structures contain no sensitive receptors and have an
exterior surface made entirely of non-combustible
material.
2. The Fire Code Official may reduce the required
distance in circumstances where he deems is safe to
do so. This exception does not apply to disposal fires.
(25) Delete Section 307.4.1 and Section 307.4.2.
(26) Insert a new Section 307.4.1 that shall read as follows:
307.4.1 Trench Burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air
curtain trenches and in accordance with Section 307.2 and the
State requirements for trench burns.
(27) Section 307,5 shall be added to read as follows:
Section 307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench fires, bonfires
or recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is
extinguished with no remaining embers. A minimum of one
portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a
minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-
extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel,
garden hose, or water truck, shall be available for immediate
utilization. The fire-extinguishing equipment that is available
shall be comparable to the size of the fire.
(28) Section 308.3.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
308.3.1 Open-flame cooking and heating devices. Open-
flame cooking devices, charcoal grills, outdoor fireplaces and
other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other
purpose shall not be located or used on combustible balconies,
decks, or within 10 feet of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings.
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2. Where buildings, balconies and deck are protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
(29) Section 308.3.1.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
308.3.1.1 Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking
devices. When permitted as listed in the exceptions of Section
308.3.1, LP-gas burners having an LP-gas container with a
water capacity greater than 32 fluid ounces [nominal 1 pound
(0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity] shall not be located on combustible
balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible
construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings may have containers with
a water capacity not greater than 5 gallons [nominal 21
pound (9.08 kg) LP-gas capacity] with an aggregate
capacity not to exceed 1001bs (5 containers).
2. Other residential occupancies where buildings, balconies
and decks are protected by an approved automatic
sprinkler system, may have containers with a water
capacity not greater than 5 gallons [nominal 21 pound
(9.08 kg) LP-gas capacity] with an aggregate capacity not
to exceed 401bs (2 containers).
(30) Insert a new Section 401.3.4 that shall read as follows:
401.3.4 Fire Alarms and Nuisance Alarms. False alarms
shall not be given, signaled, or transmitted or caused or
permitted to be given, signaled, or transmitted in any
manner.
(31) Section 408.5,4 shall be amended to read as follows:
408.5.4 Drill frequency. Emergency evacuation drills shall be
conducted at least twelve times per year, four times per year on
each shift.
(32) Section 503.1.1 shall be amended to add the following language
to the first paragraph:
Except for single- or two-family residences, the 150 feet (150')
shall be measured along a ten foot (10') wide unobstructed
pathway around the external walls of the structure. The grade
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shall not exceed six (6) percent. The provision of this section
notwithstanding, fire lanes may be required to be located within
thirty (30') feet of a building, if deemed to be reasonably
necessary by the Fire Code Official, to enable proper protection
of the building. A five (5') foot wide level pathway shall be
provided unobstructed through all barriers. A continuous row
of parking between the fire lane and the structure shall be
considered a barrier.
Fire lane and access easements shall be provided to serve all
buildings through parking areas, to service entrances of
buildings, loading areas and trash collection areas, and other
areas deemed necessary to be available to fire and emergency
vehicles. The Fire Code Official is authorized to designate
additional requirements for fire lanes where the same is
reasonably necessary so as to provide access for fire and rescue
personnel.
Fire lanes provided during the platting process shall be so
indicated on the plat as an easement. Where fire lanes are
provided and a plat is not required, the limits of the fire lane
shall be shown on a site plan and placed on permanent file with
the Fire Marshal and City Engineer.
No owner or person in charge of any premises served by a fire
lane or access easement shall abandon, restrict or close any fire
lane or easement without first securing from the City of Paris,
approval of an amended plat or other acceptable legal
instrument showing the removal of the fire lane.
(33) Sec. 503.2.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have
an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7315 mm),
except for approved security gates in accordance with Section
503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than
14 feet (4,267 mm).
Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced, provided
such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus
and approved signs are installed and maintained
indicating the established vertical clearance when
approved.
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Any such fire lane easement shall either connect both ends to a
dedicated street or provide a turnaround having a minimum
outer radius of SO feet. If two or more interconnecting lanes are
provided, interior radius for that connection shall be required
in accordance with the following:
For 90 degree or greater turns only
24' fire lane - minimum radius 20'
30' fire lane - minimum radius 10'
(34) Section 503.2.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
503.2.2 Authority. The Fire Code Official shall have the
authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths
and vertical clearances where they are inadequate for fire or
rescue operations.
(35) Section 503.2.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 503.2.3 Surface. Fire lanes shall be constructed of an
asphalt or concrete surface capable of supporting the imposed
loads of a 2-axle, 75,000 lb. fire apparatus. The design shall be
based on the geotechnical investigation of the site, but shall
meet the stated minimums, as follows. Those portions of the
fire lane within sixty feet (60') of the structure to be protected
shall be constructed with 6-inch thick, 3000 psi concrete with
No. 3 bars spaced 24 inches on centers both ways and with sub-
grade to a density not less than 95 percent as determined by
TSDHPT Test Method Tex-113. Portions of the fire lane
constructed of asphalt shall be ninety-five (95) percent
compaction with a 6-inch asphalt stabilized base and 2-inch
type D hot mix asphalt concrete, State Highway specification
number 292. Whenever forty percent (40%) of existing, non-
conforming fire lanes are replaced within a twelve month
period, the entire fire lane shall be replaced according to
current standards.
All fire lanes shall be maintained and kept in a good state of
repair at all times by the owner and the City of Paris shall not be
responsible for the maintenance thereof. It shall further be the
responsibility of the owner to insure that all fire lane markings
required by Sec. 503.3 be properly maintained so that they are
easily distinguishable by the public.
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(36) Section 503.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. Striping, signs, or other markings, when
approved by the Fire Code Official, shall be provided for fire
apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the
obstruction thereof. Striping, signs, or other markings shall be
maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and
replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate
visibility.
L1) Striping - Fire apparatus access roads shall be continuously
marked by painted lines of red traffic paint six inches (6") in
width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words "NO
PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall
appear in four inch (4") white letters having a 1" minimum
stroke at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along
both sides of the fire lanes. Where a curb is available, the
stripping shall be on both the vertical and horizontal faces of
the curb.
(2) Signs - Signs shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE
LANE NO PARKING" and shall be 12" wide and 18" high. Signs
shall be painted on a white background with letters and borders
in red, using not less than 2" lettering. Signs shall be
permanently affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the
sign shall be six feet, six inches (66") above finished grade.
Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50') apart. Signs
may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as
approved by the Fire Code Official.
(37) Section 503.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner,
including the parking of vehicles. The owners or operators of
vehicles, equipment or materials parked in or obstructing a Fire
Lane shall be responsible for such violation. The minimum
widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 and any
area marked as a fire lane as described in Section 503.3 shall be
maintained clear at all times.
1. Fire Lane Violations
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a. A criminal citation may be issued to the owner or
operator of a motor vehicle illegally parked or
standing in a designated fire lane (citations may
be mailed or delivered in person).
b. Unoccupied vehicles or other obstructions in the
fire lane may be removed or towed at the expense
of the registered owner.
(38) Section 505.1 shall be amended to read as follows;
505.1 Address numbers. Approved numerals of a minimum 6"
height and of a color contrasting with the background
designating the address shall be placed on all new and existing
buildings or structures in a position as to be plainly visible and
legible from the street or road fronting the property and from
all rear alleyways / access.
Where buildings do not immediately front a street, approved 6"
height building numerals or addresses and 3" height
suite/apartment numerals of a color contrasting with the
background of the building shall be placed on all new and
existing buildings and structures.
Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or letters. The
minimum stroke width shall be 0.5 inches.
Exception:
R-3 Single Family occupancies shall have approved
numerals of a minimum 3.5 inches in height and a color
contrasting with the background, clearly visible and
legible from the street fronting the property and rear
alleyway where such alleyway exists.
(39) Section 505.1.1 shall be added to read as follows:
505.1.1 Utility shut-off identification. Where it is not
immediately obvious which utility shut off services a property,
or where required by the Fire Code Official, approved numerals
of minimum one-inch height and of a color contrasting with the
background shall be placed on gas and electrical meters serving
all new and existing buildings or structures.
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(40) Section 506.1.2 shall be added to read as follows:
Section 506.1.2 Key Box. A key box shall be provided on each
occupancy with a fire alarm system or fire sprinkler system. The
key box shall contain keys for each locked doorway within the
building and each elevator. The keys shall be identified as to the
corresponding locks.
(41) Section 508.3.1 shall be added to read as follows:
Section 508.3.1 Private Fire Hydrant Markings. Private Fire
Hydrant shall have caps and bonnets painted a color in
according with NFPA 291 Section 5.2.1.2 The barrel of the
hydrant shall be painted red as to distinguish them from public
hydrants.
(42) Section 508.5.1 shall be amended as follows:
508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or
building hereafter constructed or moved into within the City of
Paris is more than 500 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus
access road, as measured by an approved route around the
exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and
mains shall be provided where required by the Fire Code
Official.
1. PROTECTED PROPERTIES. Fire hydrants required to provide
a supplemental water supply for automatic fire protection
system shall be within 100 feet of the fire department
connection for such systems.
2. FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS. Fire hydrants shall be located 2
feet to 6 feet back from the curb or fire lane and shall not be
located in the bulb of a cul-de-sac.
(43) Section 511 shall be added to read as follows:
SECTION 511 EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
511.1 Signal strength in buildings. In all new and existing
buildings in which the type of construction or distance from an
operational emergency services antenna or dispatch site does
not provide adequate frequency or signal strength, as
determined by the Fire Code Official, the building owner shall
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be responsible for providing the equipment, installation and
maintenance of said equipment in a manner to strengthen the
radio signal. The radio signal shall meet the minimum
input/output strengths according to the emergency radio
system's provider and fire department's communications
officer.
(44) Section 704.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
704.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but not
limited to stairways, elevator hoistways, service and utility
shafts, that connect two or more stories of a building shall be
enclosed or protected in accordance with the codes in effect at
the time of construction but, regardless of when constructed,
not less than as specified in Table 704.1. When openings are
required to be protected, openings into such shafts shall be
maintained self-closing or automatic-closing by smoke
detection. Existing fusible-link-type automatic door-closing
devices are permitted if the fusible link rating does not exceed
135° F (57° C).
(45) Section 807.4.3.2 and Section 807.4.4.2 shall each be amended
to add the following exception:
Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1
shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area.
(46) Section 901,5 shall be amended to read as follows:
901.5 Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and
alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire hydrant systems,
fire standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service
mains and all other fire protection systems and appurtenances
thereto shall be subject to acceptance tests as contained in the
installation standards and as approved by the Fire Code Official.
The Fire Code Official shall be notified before any required
acceptance testing.
All required tests shall be conducted by and at the
expense of the owner or his representative. The Fire
Department shall not be held responsible for any damages
incurred in such test. Where it is required that the Fire
Department witness any such test, such test shall be scheduled
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with a minimum of 48 hour notice to the Fire Code Official or
his representative.
(47) Section 901.6.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/managers must
utilize a licensed fire protection contractor to test and certify
standpipe systems. In addition to the testing and maintenance
requirements of NFPA 25 applying to standpipe systems, the following
additional requirements shall be applied to the testing that is required
every 5 years:
1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC)
and the standpipe shall be hydrostatically tested for all FDC's on
any type of standpipe system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be
conducted in accordance with NFPA 25 requirements for the
different types of standpipe systems.
2. For any manual (dry or wet) standpipe system not having an
automatic water supply capable of flowing water through the
standpipe, the contractor shall connect hose from a fire hydrant
or portable pumping system (as approved by the Fire Code
Official) to each FDC, and flow water through the standpipe
system to the roof outlet to verify that each inlet connection
functions properly. There is no required pressure criteria at the
outlet. Verify that check valves function properly and that there
are no closed control valves on the system.
3. Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested
in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 25.
4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps, the
contractor shall install such caps for all FDC's. Contact the Fire
Code Official for additional information.
5. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, the contractor
shall place a blue tag (as per "Texas Administrative Code, Title
28. Insurance, Part I. Texas Department of Insurance, Chapter
34. State Fire Marshal, Subchapter G. Fire Sprinkler Rules, 28
TAC § 34.720. Inspection, Test and Maintenance Service (ITM)
Tag") at the bottom of each standpipe riser in the building. An
example of this tag is located at the end of this SOP. The tag
shall be check-marked as "Fifth Year" for Type of ITM, and the
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note on the back of the tag shall read "5 Year Standpipe Test" at
a minimum.
6. The contractor shall follow the procedures as required by
"Texas Administrative Code, Title 28. Insurance, Part I. Texas
Department of Insurance, Chapter 34. State Fire Marshal,
Subchapter G. Fire Sprinkler Rules, 28 TAC" with regard to
Yellow Tags and Red Tags or any deficiencies noted during the
testing, including the required notification of the local Authority
Having Jurisdiction (Fire Code Official).
7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the
owner and contractor, as required by the State Rules mentioned
above and NFPA 25.
8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external
to the building shall not be conducted during freezing
conditions or during the day prior to expected night time
freezing conditions.
9. Contact the Fire Code Official for requests to remove existing
fire hose from Class II and III standpipe systems where
employees are not trained in the utilization of this firefighting
equipment. All standpipe hose valves must remain in place and
be provided with an approved cap and chain when approval is
given to remove hose by the Fire Code Official.
(48) Section 901.7 shall be amended to replace the first paragraph
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.
(49) Section 902.1 shall be amended to add a sentence to the
definition of "Manual dry" under the "STANDPIPES, TYPES OF"
definition to read as follows:
The system must be supervised as specified in Section 905.2.
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(50) Section 903.1.2 shall be added to read as follows:
903.1.2 Residential systems. The installation of NFPA 13R
sprinkler systems is prohibited. Where such reference is found
in this code, NFPA 13 sprinkler system materials, design and
installation shall be installed instead on NFPA 13R. Sprinkler
coverage of voids between floors as required by NFPA 13 may
be omitted when replacing a NFPA 13R system.
(51) Section 903.2 shall be amended to delete the exception.
(52) Section 903.2.8.3 shall be added to read as follows:
Section 903.2.8.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-service
storage facilities.
Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities that
have no interior corridors, with a one-hour fire barrier
separation wall installed between every storage compartment.
(53) Sections 903.2.10.3, 903.2.10.4, 903.2.10.5, 903.2.10.6 and
903.2.10.7 shall be amended to read as follows:
903.2.10.3 Buildings more than 35 feet in height. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in
compliance with Section 1509 of the International Building
Code, that is located 35 feet (10 668mm) or more above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exception:
Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3 of
the International Building Code.
903.2.10.4 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building
with a clear height exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm), see Chapter
23 to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.10.5 Spray Booths and Rooms. Spray booths and
spraying rooms installed, constructed, or remodeled after the
adoption of this code shall be protected by an approved
automatic fire-extinguishing system.
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(54) Section 903.3.1,Ishall be amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the provisions
of this code require that a building or portion thereof be
equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with this section, sprinklers shall be installed
throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 except as provided in
Section 903.3.1.1.1. In residential occupancies other than one-
or two-family dwellings, sprinklers shall be installed in
bathrooms of any size. Sprinklers shall not be omitted in any
closet with a floor area of more than 10 square feet.
(55) Section 903.3.1.1.1 shall be amended, in part, to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the Fire
Code Official, automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the
following rooms or areas where such room or areas are
protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in
accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or
invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be
omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-
resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and
water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered
undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when
approved by the Fire Code Official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct
control of a public utility, separated from the remainder
of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling
assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than
2 hours.
(56) Section 903.3.1.2 shall be deleted and a new Section 903.3.1.2
added to read as follows:
903.1.2 Residential systems. The installation of NFPA 13R
sprinkler systems is prohibited. Where such reference is found
in this code, NFPA 13 sprinkler system materials, design and
installation shall be installed instead of NFPA 13R.
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(57) Section 903.3.5 shall be amended to add a second paragraph to
read as follows:
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in
conformance with the supply requirements of the respective
standards; however, every fire protection system shall be
designed with a 10 psi safety factor.
(58) Section 903.3.8 shall be added to read as follows:
903.3.8 Automatic Sprinkler System Room Access. Sprinkler
system risers providing protection for buildings with multiple
tenant spaces must be located in a ground floor room directly
accessible from the exterior. The door must be labeled as the
riser room. Buildings with single tenants may access the riser
location from the interior of the building.
(59) Section 903.4 shall be amended to add a second paragraph
after the Exceptions, to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be
provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall
cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45
seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe
systems, except for fire department hose connection valves,
shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at
the central station upon tampering.
(60) Section 903,4.2 shall be amended to add a second
paragraph to read as follows:
The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall
be a weatherproof horn-strobe notification appliance with a
minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as
practicable to the fire department connection.
(61) Section 903.6.2 shall be added to read as follows:
903.6.2 Spray booths and rooms. Spray booths and spray
rooms installed, constructed, or remodeled after the adoption of
this code shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-
extinguishing system in accordance with Section 1504.
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(62) Section 905.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be
installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14. Manual
dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of
10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low
alarm.
(63) Section 905.3.8 shall be added to read as follows:
905.3.8 Building Area. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square
feet in area per story, Class I automatic wet or manual wet
standpipes shall be provided where any portion of the
building's interior area is more than 200 feet (60960 mm) of
travel, vertically and horizontally, from the nearest point of fire
department vehicle access.
Exception: Automatic dry and semi-automatic dry
standpipes are allowed as provided for in NFPA 14.
(64) Section 905.4, su6section 5 shall be amended to read as
follows:
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12
units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be
provided with a two-way hose connection located either on the
roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to
the roof. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the
top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing
purposes.
(65) Section 905.4 shall be amended to add subsection 7 to read as
follows:
7. Class I standpipes shall also be required on all
occupancies in which the distance f rom accessible
points for the Fire Department ingress to any point in
the structure exceeds two hundred fifty feet (250') along
the route that a fire hose is laid as measured from the
fire apparatus access road. When required by this Code,
standpipe connections shall be placed adjacent to all
required exits to the structure and at two hundred (200')
intervals along major corridors thereafter.
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(66) Section 905.9 shall be amended to add a second paragraph
before the exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be
provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall
cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45
seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe
systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall
be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the
central station upon tampering.
(67) Section 906.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be
installed in the following locations:
1. In Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S
occupancies.
2. Within 30 feet (9,144 mm) of commercial cooking
equipment.
3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are
stored, used or dispensed.
4. On each floor of structures under construction, except
Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section
1415.1.
5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.
6. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to
laboratories, computer rooms, and generator rooms
where required by the Fire Code Official.
(68) Section 907.1.3 shall be added to read as follows:
907.1.3 Design Standards. All alarm systems, new or
replacement, serving 20 or more alarm actuating devices shall
be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving
more than 40 smoke detectors or more than 100 total alarm
activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire
detection systems.
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Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total
building remodel or expansion initiated after the effective date
of this code, as adopted, exceeds 30% of the building. When
cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the
building must comply within 18 months of permit application.
(69) Section 907.2.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed
in Group A occupancies having an occupant load of 300 or more
persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest
level of exit discharge. Portions of Group E occupancies
occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire
alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
(70) Section 907.2.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system 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.
An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in all
new and existing Group E day care occupancies. Unless
separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all buildings
whether portable buildings or the main building, will be
considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration
and interconnection of alarm systems.
(71) Section 907.2.3 shall be amended to change Exception #1 and
add Exception #1.1 to read as follows:
1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an
occupant load of less than 50 when provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
1.1 Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12
children may use interconnected single station detectors in all
habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2 1/2
years of age or less, see Section 907.2.6.)
(72) Section 907.2.12 shall be amended to read as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having any floor used
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for human occupancy located more than 55 feet ( 16 764 mm)
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be
provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an
emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance
with Section 907.2.12.2.
(73) Section 907.2.12 Exception #3, shall be amended to read as
follows:
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance
with Section 303.1 of the International Building Code, when
used for open air seating; however, this exception does not
apply to accessory uses including, but not limited to, sky boxes,
restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
(74) Section 907.4 shall be amended to add a second paragraph to
read as follows:
Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double
action type.
(75) Section 907.6.1 shall be added to read as follows:
907.6.1 Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in
such a manner that the failure of any single initiating device or
single open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere
with the normal operation of any other such devices. All
initiating circuit conductors shall be Class "A" wired with a
minimum of six feet separation between supply and return
circuit conductors. IDC - Class "A" style - D; SLC Class "A" Style
6; NAC Class "B" Style Y. The IDC from an addressable device
used to monitor the status of a suppression system may be
wired Class B, Style B, provided the distance from the
addressable device is within 10 feet of the suppression system
device.
(76) Section 907.9.2 shall be amended, in part, to read as follows:
907.9.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have any floor
used for human occupancy that is located more than 55 feet (16
764 mm) above the lowest level ...{remainder of section
unchanged}.
(77) Section 907.10.3 shall be added to read as follows:
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907.10.3 Water-flow Notification. When required by Section
903.4.2, an exterior audible and visible notification device shall
be provided on the exterior of the building and shall be located
above the Fire Department Connection. The notification device
shall operate on a water-flow alarm only, shall be non-
silenceable and shall continue to flash after the panel is silenced
on the condition the alarm was a water-flow alarm only. The
notification device shall be wired from the fire alarm control
panel as a latching circuit
(78) Section 907.15.1 shall be added to read as follows:
907.15.1. Communication Requirements. All alarms,
supervisory and trouble signals shall be transmitted
descriptively to the approved central station, remote
supervisory station or proprietary supervising station as
defined in NFPA 72, with the correct device designation and
location or addressable device identification. Alarms shall be
not permitted to be transmitted as a General Alarm or Zone
condition.
(79) Section 910.1 Exception #2 shall be amended to read as follows:
2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early-
suppression, fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers, only manual
smoke and heat vents shall be required within these areas.
(80) Section 910.2.4 shall be added to read as follows:
910.2.4 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a
Group H occupancy as follows: 1. In occupancies classified as
Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than 15,000 square
feet (1394m2) in single floor area.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only
noncombustible materials.
2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3
and 4 liquid and solid oxidizers, Class 1 and unclassified
detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable
(reactive) materials, or Class 2 or 3 water-reactive
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materials as required for a high-hazard commodity
classification.
3. Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only
noncombustible materials.
(81) Table 910.3 shall be amended by changing the title of the first
row of the table from "Group F-1 and S-1" to include "Group H"
and to read as follows:
Group H, F-1, and S-1
(82) Section 910.3.2.2 shall be amended by adding a second
paragraph to read as follows:
The automatic operating mechanism of the smoke and
heat vents shall operate at a temperature rating at least 100
degrees (F) (approximately 38 degrees Celsius) greater than the
temperature rating of the sprinklers installed.
(83) Section 912.3.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
912.3.1 Locking fire department connection caps. The Fire
Code Official is authorized to require locking caps on existing
fire department connections for water-based fire protection
systems where the responding fire department carries
appropriate key wrenches for removal. Locking caps are
required on all fire department connections for water-based
fire protection systems installed or modified after the adoption
of this code.
(84) Section 913.1 shall be amended by adding a second paragraph
and exception to read as follows:
When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the
fire pump room shall be provided with an exterior fire
department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6
ft. - 8 in. in height, regardless of any interior doors that are
provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required
by Section 506.1.
Exception:
When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on
other levels or not at an exterior wall, the corridor leading to
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the fire pump room access from the exterior of the building
shall be provided with equivalent fire resistance as that
required for the pump room, or as approved by the Fire Code
Official. Access keys shall be provided in the key box as required
by Section 506.1.
(85) Section 1008.1,3.4 criterion #7 shall be added to read as
follows:
7. If a full building smoke detection system is not provided,
approved smoke detectors shall be provided on both the access
and egress sides of doors and in a location approved by the
authority having jurisdiction of NFPA 72. Actuation of a smoke
detector shall automatically unlock the door.
(86) Section 1008.1.3.4 shall be amended to add the following
exception:
Exception: In Group E Occupancies where ingress is available
by keys located in a KEY BOX mounted at the main entrance to
the building, the Fire Alarm must unlock the egress portion or
capability of all doors while the ingress function may remain
locked
(87) Section 1017.1 shall be amended to add Exception #5 to read as
follows:
5. In Group B office buildings, corridor walls and ceilings
need not be of fire-resistive construction within office spaces of
a single tenant when the space is equipped with an approved
automatic smoke-detection system within the corridor. The
actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all
areas served by the corridor. The smoke-detection system shall
be connected to the building's fire alarm system where such a
system is provided.
(88) Section 1020.1.7 shall be amended, in part, to read as follows:
1020.1.7 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to
comply with Section 403 or 405 of the International Building
Code, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where
any floor surface is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm)
above the lowest level of fire {remainder of section
unchanged}.
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(89) Section 1028.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
1028.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit
discharges shall be continuously maintained free from
obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of
fire or other emergency. Security devices affecting means of
egress shall be subject to approval of the Fire Code Official.
(90) Section 1504.4 shall be amended, in part, to read as follows:
1504.6 Fire Protection. Spray booths and spray rooms
installed, constructed , or remodeled after the adoption of this
code shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-
extinguishing system [remainder of section unchanged}
(91) Section 2204.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
2204.1 Supervision of dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at
motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with the
following:
1. Conducted by a qualified attendant; or,
2. Shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant; or,
3. Shall be an unattended self-service facility in accordance with
Section 2204.3.
At any time the qualified attendant of item #1 or #2 above is not
present, such operations shall be considered as an Unattended
self-service facility and shall also comply with Section 2204.3.
(92) Section 2302 shall be amended by adding a second paragraph
to the definition of "High-Piled Combustible Storage" to read as
follows:
Any building exceeding 12,000 sq. ft. that has a clear height in
excess of 12 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in
excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high-piled storage
and shall comply with the provisions of this section. When a
specific product cannot be identified, a fire protection system
shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the maximum
pile height.
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(93) Table 2306.2 shall be amended by replacing the text of 'footnote
j" to read as follows:
Where areas of buildings are equipped with early-
suppression, fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers, only
manual smoke and heat vents shall be required within
these areas.
(94) Section 3301.1.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage,
sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Only when approved for fireworks displays,
storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in
Section 3304 and 3308.
2. The use of fireworks for approved display as
allowed in Section 3308.
The presence or use of fireworks within the jurisdiction of the
City of Paris in violation of this ordinance is hereby declared to
be a common and public nuisance. The restrictions of this
Section shall be applicable and in force throughout the territory
of the City of Paris, Texas. The owner, lessee or occupant of the
property or structure where fireworks are being stored or used
shall be deemed responsible for violating this section.
(95) Section 3301.7.1 shall be added to read as follows:
3301.7.1. The Fire Code Official or his designee, or any peace
officer authorized to enforce the Ordinances of the City of Paris,
may seize and destroy illegal fireworks prior to a court
appearance and a photograph of such seized and destroyed
fireworks will provide sufficient evidence of a violation of
Section 3301.1.3 for the municipal court.
(96) Section 3302 shall be amended, in part, by amending the
definition of "fireworks" to read as follows:
FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of
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producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment
purposes by combustion, deflagration, detonation, and/or
activated by ignition with a match or other heat producing
device that meets the definition of 1.4G fireworks or 1.3G
fireworks as set forth herein.
(97) Section 3403.6 shall be amended to add a sentence to read as
follows:
An approved method of secondary containment shall be
provided for underground tank and piping systems.
(98) Section 3404.2.11.5 shall be amended to add a sentence to read
as follows:
An approved method of secondary containment shall be
provided for underground tank and piping systems.
(99) Section 3404.2,11.5.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5.2 Leak detection. Underground storage tank
systems shall be provided with an approved method of leak
detection from any component of the system that is designed
and installed in accordance with NFPA 30 and as specified in
Section 3404.2.11.5.3.
(100) Section 3404.2.11.5.3 shall be added to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5.3 Dry sumps. Approved sampling tubes of a
minimum 6 inches in diameter shall be installed in the backfill
material of each underground flammable or combustible liquid
storage tank. The tubes shall extend from a point 12 inches
below the average grade of the excavation to ground level and
shall be provided with suitable surface access caps. Each tank
site shall provide a sampling sump at the corners of the
excavation with a minimum of 4 sumps. Sampling tubes shall
be placed in the product line excavation within 10 feet of the
tank excavation and one every 50 feet routed along product
lines towards the dispensers, a minimum of two are required.
(101) Section 3406.5.4.5 shall be deleted and replaced with the
following:
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3406.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial, governmental or
manufacturing. Dispensing of Class II and III motor vehicle
fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles
located at commercial, industrial, governmental or
manufacturing establishments is allowed where permitted,
provided such dispensing operations are conducted in
accordance with Sections 3406.5.4.5.1 through 3406.5.4.5.3.
3406.5.4.5.1 Site requirements.
1. Dispensing may occur at sites that have been permitted
to conduct mobile fueling.
2. A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each
application for a permit. The site plan must indicate:
a. all buildings, structures, and appurtenances on
site and their use or function;
b. all uses adjacent to the property lines of the site;
c. the locations of all storm drain openings, adjacent
waterways or wetlands;
d. information regarding slope, natural drainage,
curbing, impounding and how a spill will be
retained upon the site property; and,
e. The scale of the site plan.
3. The Fire Code Official is authorized to impose limits
upon: the times and/or days during which mobile
fueling operations are allowed to take place and specific
locations on a site where fueling is permitted.
4. Mobile fueling operations shall be conducted in areas not
generally accessible to the public.
5. Mobile fueling shall not take place within 15 feet (4.572
m) of buildings, property lines, or combustible storage.
3406.5.4.5.2 Refueling Operator Requirements.
1. The owner of a mobile fueling operation shall provide to
the jurisdiction a written response plan which
demonstrates readiness to respond to a fuel spill, carry
out,appropriate mitigation measures, and to indicate its
process to properly dispose of contaminated materials
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when circumstances require.
2. The tank vehicle shall comply with the requirements of
NFPA 385 and Local, State and Federal requirements.
The tank vehicle's specific functions shall include that of
supplying fuel to motor vehicle fuel tanks. The vehicle
and all its equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
3. Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet
(7.62 m) of the tank vehicle or the point of fueling shall
be prominently posted on 3 sides of the vehicle including
the back and both sides.
4. A fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40:13C shall
be provided on the vehicle with signage clearly
indicating its location.
5. The dispensing nozzles and hoses shall be of an
approved and listed type.
6. The dispensing hose shall not be extended from the reel
more than 100 feet (30.48m) in length.
7. Absorbent materials, non-water absorbent pads, a 10
foot (3.048 m) long containment boom, an approved
container with lid, and a non-metallic shovel shall be
provided to mitigate a minimum 5-gallon fuel spill.
8. Tanker vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel limit
switch such as a count-back switch, limiting the amount
of a single fueling operation to a maximum of 500 gallons
(1893 L) between resettings of the limit switch.
Exception: Tankers utilizing remote emergency shut-off
device capability where the operator constantly carries
the shut-off device which, when activated, immediately
causes flow of fuel from the tanker to cease.
9. Persons responsible for dispensing operations shall be
trained in the appropriate mitigating actions in the event
of a fire, leak, or spill. Training records shall be
maintained by the dispensing company and shall be
made available to the Fire Code Official upon request.
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10. Operators of tank vehicles used for mobile fueling
operations shall have in their possession at all times an
emergency communications device to notify the proper
authorities in the event of an emergency.
3406.5.4.5.3 Operational Requirements.
1. The tank vehicle dispensing equipment shall be
constantly attended and operated only by designated
personnel who are trained to handle and dispense motor
fuels.
2. Prior to beginning dispensing operations, precautions
shall be taken to assure ignition sources are not present.
3. The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off
during dispensing operations.
4. Night time fueling operations shall only take place in
adequately lighted areas.
5. The tank vehicle shall be positioned with respect to
vehicles being fueled so as to preclude traffic from
driving over the delivery hose and between the tank
vehicle and the motor vehicle being fueled.
6. During fueling operations, tank vehicle brakes shall be
set, chock blocks shall be in place and warning lights
shall be in operation.
7. Motor vehicle fuel tanks shall not be topped off.
8. The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on an
approved reel or in an approved compartment prior to
moving the tank vehicle.
9. The Code Official and other appropriate authorities shall
be notified when a reportable spill or unauthorized
discharge occurs.
(102) Section 3803.2.1.8 shall be added to read as follows:
3803.2.1.8 Jewelry Repair, Dental Labs and Similar
Occupancies. Where natural gas service is not available,
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portable LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply
approved torch assemblies or similar appliances. Such
containers shall not exceed 21-pound (9.0 kg) LPG capacity.
Aggregate capaciry shall not exceed 63-pound (27.2 kg) LPG
capacity. Each device shall be separated from other containers
by a distance of not less than 20 feet.
(103) Section 3804.2 shall be amended to add Exception #2 to read
as follows:
Exceptions:
2. Except as permitted in 308.3 and 3804.3.2, LP-gas
containers are not permitted in residential areas.
(104) Section 3804,3.2 shall be added to read as follows:
3804.3.2 Spas, Pool Heaters and other listed devices. Where
natural gas service is not available, LP-Gas containers are
allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters or other
listed devices. Such containers shall not exceed 250-gallon
water capacity. See Table 3804.3 for location of containers."
Section 5. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the
ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. That 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 7. That it is the intention of the Ciry Council of the City of Paris that this
ordinance, and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or
partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the
validity of any other portion of this ordinance.
Section 8. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with provisions of Sec. 1-
6 of Chapter One of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and every day's continuance of
any violation of the above-enumerated sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense.
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Section 9. Any violation of this ordinance can be enjoined by a suit filed in the
name of the City of Paris in a court of competent jurisdiction, and this remedy shall be in
addition to any penal provision provided for in this ordinance or in the City Code of
Ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas.
Section 10. Introduced and read on first reading on May 11, 2009, at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Paris and read and passed on second reading on
May 26, 2009, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Paris; the same being
two (2) separate regular meetings of the City Council of the City of Paris.
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Section 10. That by a supermajority vote of _ ayes and nays, the City
Council voted to suspend the rule requiring two readings before adoption of this ordinance.
Section 11. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage of
the second[first] reading and publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second and final reading this 26th day of May, 2009.
Jesse James Freelen, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kent McIlyar, City Attorney
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SUMMARY SHEET SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF THE 2006
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODES
The Paris Fire Department wholeheartedly supports and encourages the City of Paris to formally adopt
the 2006 International Fire Code based on the following:
The Paris Fire Department recognizes the need for a modern, up-to-date fire code, consistent
with nationally recognized good practice, which addresses conditions hazardous to life and
property from fire, explosion, handling or use of hazardous materials and the use and occupancy
of buildings and premises.
2. Proper utilization of the code will help facilitate a safer environment for firefighters and
emergency responders and help safeguard public health and safety.
3. The International Fire Code is designed to meet these needs through model code regulations.
4. The IFC is compatible with all the International Codes published by the International Code
Council (ICC) and those provisions of the NFPA.
5. The City currently uses the International Building Code and plans to adopt the 2006
edition at a later date. The IBC specifically references the IFC more than 100 times, therefore,
adopting the 2006 IFC will ease confusion and help to make the City's Code Enforcement
process more flawless and user friendly.
6. The City of Paris has not updated its Fire Code since last adopting the 1994 Standard Fire
Prevention Code (which is out of print). This code is now obsolete and is exceedingly too
vague and ambiguous. The IFC will help better define and clarify specifics regarding code
requirements and compliance.
A major plus for adopting the 2006 IFC, as amended and recommended by the Paris Fire Department,
will:
Ease unnecessary prohibitions on open burning, the unintended consequences for such
burning, and closer reflect or mirror state regulations.
2. Establish a fee schedule whereby the FD can recoup the cost of providing such Fire Prevention
service.
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