13-Deliberate and possibly act on an Ordinance of the City Council amending Chapter 12 of the Code of OrdinancesCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date:
Originating Department:
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08/11/10
Council Date:
Fire Department
Ronnie Grooms, Fire Chief
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08/23/10
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
[NOT AN ACTION ITEM - FIRST READING] IF SUPERMAJORITY RULE INVOKED - Move to approve an ordinance
amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, amending Article I, In General and Article
Il, Liquefied Petroleum Gas; 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, entitled Fire Code;
adopting the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, 3`d printing, April 2007, and establishing local
Amendments to the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code.
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Public safety
BACKGROUND:
The last fire code adopted by the City of Paris is the 1994 Southern Building Code Congress International
(SBCCI) Standard Fire Code (SFC). The 1994 code is relatively vague and leaves considerable discretion and
interpretation of the code to the fire official. Because it is 16 years old, the SFC also does not recognize advances
in building construction and fire science technologies and techniques since 1994. In addition, the SBCCI no
longer exists (in 1994 it combined with two other regional model code groups, Building Officials Code
Administrators International and International Conference of Building Officials, to form the International Code
Council) so the SFC will never be updated. Code of Ordinances Chapter 12 (Fire Prevention and Protection) also
has not been updated and contains antiquated language (some of which is undoubtedly a legacy of the 1916 fire)
and needs to be completely revised.
The deficiencies and inconsistencies in our codes makes it difficult for builders to know what the City's
expectations are, potentially adds unnecessary costs to projects, and can lead to buildings that are not as safe as
they can be. Recognizing the need to modernize the code and improve safety, staff began researching and
developing an updated fire code and ordinance in 2007. On August 24, 2009, Council appointed a Building and
Fire Code Review Committee comprised of local builders, electrical contractors, Council Members, and city staff
and charged them with reviewing the 2006 International Fire Code , Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, and
2006 International building codes, with local amendments recommended by city staf£ The Committee completed
their review on August 10, 2010, and recommends adoption of the changes as detailed in the accompanying
ordinance.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Fire and Building Code Review Committee recommends adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code along with
the Amendments to Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances regarding Fire Prevention and Protection.
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attorney\ordwork\current\Amend Chpt 12 Fire Prevenrion & Protection FINAL
ORDINANCE N0.
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, AMENDING ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL A1VD ARTICLE II, LIQUIFIED
PETROLEUM GAS; REPEALING ARTICLE III, FIRE RESERVE UNIT, SECTIONS
12-51 THROUGH 12-66 A1VD REPEALING ARTICLE IV, FIRE PREVENTION
CODE, SECTIONS 12-86 THROUGH 12-89; ESTABLISHING A NEW ARTICLE
III, ENTITLED FIRE CODE; ADOPTING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE, 3rd PRINTING, APRIL 2007; ADOPTING 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 outdated 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 City 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 properry 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, on August 24, 2009 the City Council of the City of Paris formed a
Building and Fire Code Review Committee made up of local builders, electrical contractors,
Ciry Council members and City Staff to review new building and fire codes proposed by the
City Engineer, City Fire Chief and Fire Marshall; and,
WHEREAS, the Building and Fire Code Review Committee has reviewed and
considered the new fire code and amendments as set out herein and recommends that they
be approved by the City Council; 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 adopt the 2006
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International Fire Code 3rd Printing, April 2007 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 repeal that Article III from Chapter
12 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances to eliminate any confusion among the citizens
about the existence of a Fire Reserve Unit in the City of Paris, Texas.
1VOW, 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 I, In General, of Chapter 12 of the City of Paris Code of
Ordinances be, and is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
"ARTICLE I. IN GEIVERAL
Sec.12-1. Composition of department.
The fire department of the City shall be composed of the fire chief, fire
marshal/assistant fire chief and forty-nine (49) members classified as follows:
(1) One (1) fire training officer.
(2) Three (3) deputy fire chiefs.
(3) Twelve (12) fire engineers.
(4) Six (6) firefighter drivers.
(5) Twenty-seven (27) firefighters.
Sec. 12-2. Designation of the assistant fire chief.
The chief of the fire department shall designate an officer of the fire
department to serve, at the pleasure of the fire chief, as the assistant fire chief. An
official assistant to the fire chief (where otherwise separate from the fire marshal)
or an assistant(s) to the fire marshal may be authorized by the city council.
Sec. 12-3. Fire marshal to serve as assistant fire chief.
The fire marshal, in addition to other duties, shall serve as the assistant chief
of the fire department. The Fire Chief may also designate such number of
assistant fire marshals as authorized by the City Council.
Sec. 12-4. Delegation of fire chief s powers and duties to the fire marshal.
The chief of the fire department may delegate any of his powers and duties
under this article to the assistant fire chief.
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Sec.12-5. Reserved.
Sec. 12-6. Establishment, supervision and composition of bureau of fire
prevention.
(a) There is hereby established a bureau of fire prevention in the fire
department of the City. Such bureau shall be operated under the direct
supervision of the fire marshal as delegated by the chief of the fire department.
(b) The bureau of fire prevention shall consist of the fire marshal, fire
investigators, fire inspectors, and such assistants and/or other members of the fire
department as designated by the chief of the fire department.
Sec. 12-7. General powers and duties of bureau of fire prevention.
It shall be the duty of the officers of the bureau of fire prevention to enforce
all laws and ordinances of the federal, state, county, and local codes, laws, and
ordinances pertaining to the following:
(1) The prevention of fires.
(2) The storage and use of explosives and flammables.
(3) The installation and maintenance of automatic and other fire alarm
systems and fire extinguishing equipment.
(4) The maintenance and regulation of fire exits.
(5) The means and adequacy of fire exits.
(6) The investigation of the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires.
(7) The provision for life safety and property protection in new and
existing buildings, structures, and premises.
The officers of the bureau of fire prevention shall have such other powers
and perform such other duties as are set forth in other sections of this article and
as may be conferred and imposed from time to time by law.
Sec. 12-8. Report of fires.
(a) Every fire which occurs within the City shall be reported, in writing, to
the bureau of fire prevention within two (2) days after the occurrence of the same
by the fire department officer in command at the time the fire occurred. The
report shall be in such form as shall be prescribed by the chief of the fire
department and shall contain a statement of all facts relating to the cause,
origin and circumstances of such fire, the extent of the damage thereof, the
insurance on the property, and such other information as may be required.
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(b) The chief of the fire department shall prepare instructions and forms for
use in making the reports required by this section.
Sec. 12-9. Record of fires.
(a) The chief of the fire department will ensure a record is prepared and
maintained for all incidents in which the department responds.
(b) Such records will include all pertinent facts and information related to
each incident.
(c) Upon completion of an official request, and as authorized by the bureau
of fire prevention, such records may be provided to the public.
Sec. 12-10. Investigation of fires; procedure when fire is of suspicious origin.
(a) All fires occurring within the City will be investigated, at some level, so
as to determine cause and origin.
(b) Such investigation will begin immediately upon the occurrence of such a
fire, by the deputy chief or officer in charge. Those fires deemed to be of a
suspicious nature or where a definite cause of origin is unclear, will prompt the
notification of the fire marshal or a member of the bureau of fire prevention.
(c) The fire marshal or designee will proceed to the incident scene and
immediately take charge of the investigation and any physical evidence, request
assistance from any other agency necessary, investigate cause and origin, and
pursue ultimate prosecution of the case.
Sec. 12-11. Inspections for fire prevention purposes.
The chief of the fire department will ensure the inspectors of the bureau of
fire prevention, upon an official complaint or as deemed necessary, shall inspect
all buildings and premises within the City of Paris and, as provided by the city
council, those within its extra territorial jurisdiction.
Sec. 12-12. Reward for arrest and conviction of an arsonist.
(a) The City hereby offers a reward up to, but not exceeding five thousand
dollars ($5,000.00) to any person supplying information or evidence which results
in the arrest and conviction of any person ultimately found guilty of committing
the offense of arson within the corporate limits of the City. This reward is a
standing offer and shall be paid out of the general fund of the City.
(b) The City will maintain sufficient budget funding to satisfy such a
reward. Funds will be identified by a specified budget line item within the fire
department budget.
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Sec. 12-13. Right of entry to enforce article.
The chief of the fire department, or any member of the bureau of fire
prevention may enter any building, structure, or premise for the purpose of
making any inspection or investigation which, under the provisions of this article,
may be deemed as necessary.
Secs. 12-14 --12-35. Reserved."
Section 3. Article II, In General, of Chapter 12 of the City of Paris Code of
Ordinances be, and is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
"ARTICLE II. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
Sec. 12-36. Applicable laws and regulations.
Liquefied petroleum gas shall be regulated by state law and the City's fire
code.
Sec. 12-37. Use near natural gas line prohibited.
No person shall use liquefied petroleum gas for domestic, commercial, or
industrial purposes on premises, when any part of the property line, of such
premise, is within one hundred (100) feet of a natural gas distribution line.
Secs. 12-38--12-50. Reserved."
Section 4. 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 5. 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 6. Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, be and the
same is hereby amended by adopting a new Article III, entitled Fire Code, to read in its
entirety as follows:
"ARTICLE III. FIRE CODE
Sec. 12-51. Adoption of the 2006 International Fire Code, 3rd printing,
April 2007.
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 known as the 2006 Edition of the
International Fire Code, Third printing: April 2007 Appendices A, B, D, E, F
and G, to the same extent as if such Code were copied verbatim in this Article
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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 City's Engineering, Planning & Development
office.
Sec.12-52. Definitions.
(a) Jurisdiction shall mean the corporate city limits of the City of Paris,
Texas.
(b) Fire Code Official or Fire Chief shall mean the Fire Marshal of the City of
Paris Fire Department.
(b) Person shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation
or other legal entiry.
Sec.12-53. Fire Code Amendments.
The following local amendments repeal or add sections to the 2006
International Fire Code. These amendments shall supersede, replace and/or
supplement the 2006 International Fire Code as follows:
Section 101.1, Title, shall be amended to include the following:
These regulations shall be known as the FIRE CODE of the
City of Paris, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this Code"
Section 102.4, Application of the code, and it shall be amended as
follows:
The design and construction of new structures shall
comply with this code and the other codes as adopted by the
City of Paris, Texas; and any alterations, additions, changes in
use or changes in structures required by this code shall be made
in accordance therewith.
Section 102.6, Referenced codes and standards, shall be amended to
read as follows:
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
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the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each
such reference. Where 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.
Section 105.6, Required operational permits, 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, 105.6.35, 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.
Section 105.6.15, Fire hydrants and valves, shall be amended to read as
follows:
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 or 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 and/or
the Lamar County Water Supply District. The Fire Code
Official shall be notified of all meters installed on fire
hydrants.
Section 105.6.23, Hot work operations, shall be amended to read as
follows:
An operational permit is required for hot work during
public exhibitions and demonstrations.
Section 105.6.30, Open Burning shall be deleted and a new Section
105.6.30 added to read as follows:
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An operational permit is 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.
1. 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 on
which it is to be burned.
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.
Section 105.7, Required construction permits, shall be amended by
deleting the following subsections: 105.7.2, 105.73, 105.7.5, 105.7.7,
105.7.8,105.7.10 and 105.7.13.
Section 106.2.3, Approval required, shall be added to read as follows:
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.
Section 109.3, Violation Penalties, shall be amended to read as follows:
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 "O/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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Section 111.4, Failure to comply, shall be amended to read as follows:
Any person, 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.
Section 202,General Definitions, 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 capability 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.
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building having any floors used
for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm)
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
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.
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Section 302.1, Definitions, 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 20X20X12 prior
to ignition and the fuel shall not be constructed to be higher
than twelve (12) feet. The Fire Code Official may allow
projections to be higher than twelve (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.
Section 307.2.2, Restricted Outdoor Burning, shall be added to read as
follows:
It shall be unlawful for a person, to ignite or burn
materials when the Fire Code Official or other proper authority
has determined a"No Burn Day".
Section 3074, Location, shall be amended to read as follows:
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.
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 safe to do so. This
exception does not apply to disposal fires.
Section 3074.1 and Section 307.4.2, shall be deleted.
Section 308.3.1, Open flame cooking and heating devices, shall be
amended to read as follows:
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.
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Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies and deck are protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
Section 308.3.1.1, Liquefied-petroleum-gas fueled cooking devices, shall
be amended to read as follows:
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 capaciry] 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).
Section 503.1.1, Buildings and facilities, shall be amended to add the
following language:
Fire lanes provided during the platting process shall be so
indicated on the plat. Where fire lanes currently exist, the limits
of the fire lane shall be shown on a site plan or plat 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.
Exception: single or two-family residences.
Section 505.1, Address numbers, shall be amended to read as follows;
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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.
Section 506.1.2, Key Box, shall be added to read as follows:
An approved key box shall be provided on each non-residential
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.
Section 508.5.1, Where required, shall be amended as follows:
Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter
constructed or moved into or 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.
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Section 8074.3.2 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.
Section 903.3.8, Automatic Sprinkler System Room Access, shall be added
to read as follows:
The entrance to the riser room or area of fire
appurtenances will be labeled.
Section 907.10.3, Water flow Notification, shall be added to read as
follows:
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.
Section 910.3.2.2, Sprinkled buildings, 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.
Section 912.3.1, Locking fire department connection caps, shall be
amended to read as follows:
The Fire Code Official is authorized to require locking caps
on 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.
Section 913.1, General, shall be amended by adding a second paragraph
and exception to read as follows:
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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 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.
Section 3301.7, Seizure, shall be amended by adding Section 3301.7.1, to
read as follows:
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.
Section 3804.2, Maximum capacity within established limits, 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.
Section 3804.3, Container location, shall be amended by adding Section
3804.3.2, Spas, Pool Heaters and other listed devices, to read as follows:
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.
Sec. 12-54. Permit fees.
(a) Required Fire Plans Review Fees
Underjzround Fire Main Plan
$50.00 plans review fee per fire main.
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A plan shall be submitted to the City of Paris for review on the installation
and modification of all underground fire mains.
Above Ground Fire S, s~
A$75.00 minimum or $.50 per fire sprinkler head whichever is greater with
a maximum of $500.00 for plans review. The fee will be calculated
according to the amount of sprinkler heads shown on plans. An approved
third-party plans review is required when the installation or relocation of
sprinkler heads exceeds twenty (20) heads. An approved list of third party
fire protection engineers will be provided upon request.
Fire Alarm Svstems
A$75.00 minimum or $.50 per fire alarm device whichever is greater with a
maximum of $500.00 for plans review. The fee will be calculated according
to the amount of devices shown on plans. An approved third-party plans
review is required when the installation or relocation of devices exceeds ten
(10) devices. An approved list of third party fire protection engineers will
be provided upon request.
(b) Required Fire Construction Permit Fees
Underground Fire Main
$50.00 permit fee. A construction permit shall be required for the
installation or modification of any underground fire main.
Above Ground Fire Sprinkler S, st~
$75.00 Minimum or $.50 per fire sprinkler head whichever is greater with a
maximum of $500.00 permit fee. The fee will be calculated according to the
amount of sprinkler heads shown on plans.
Fire Alarm S, st~
$75.00 Minimum or $.50 per fire alarm device whichever is greater with a
maximum of $500.00 permit fee. The fee will be calculated according to the
amount of devices shown on plans.
Fixed Fire Extin uig shing Ss~
A$50.00 permit fee is required for the installation or relocation of each
fixed fire extinguishing system.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
A construction permit is required to install or remove any above or below
ground flammable or combustible liquid tank(s), a fee of $100.00 per tank
will be accessed.
LP-Gas - A$50.00 construction permit is required for the installation of or
modification to an LP-Gas System.
Spraving or Dipping - A$100.00 construction permit is required to install
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or modify a spray room, dip tank or booth.
Standpipe systems - A$100.00 construction permit is required to install a
standpipe system. The permit fee will be waived if the standpipe system is a
part of an automatic sprinkler system.
(C) Required Fire Operational Permit Fees
Explosives: A$100.00 permit is required.
Exception: No permit fee assessed for public fireworks displays where
admission is free to the public.
Fire hvdrants and valves: A$50.00 permit is required.
Exceptions:
1. A permit is not required for authorized employees of the City
of Paris to use or operate fire hydrants or 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 and/or the
Lamar County Water Supply District. The Fire Code Official
shall be notified of all meters installed on fire hydrants.
Hot Work Operations: A$25.00 operational permit is required for hot work
during public exhibitions and demonstrations.
Open Burning: Following the review of the application for open burning an
operational permit is required to kindle or maintain any fire defined as
"Open burning" in the City of Paris, except for a"Training Fire" conducted
by the Paris Fire Department.
No fee will be accessed for permits.
1. Agricultural Burn Permits shall be issued by the fire code
official for property that is a minimum of ten (10) 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 no fee will
be accessed 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 from that
property on which it is to be burned.
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."
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Section 7. 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 8. 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 9. That it is the intention of the City 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 10. 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.
Section 11. 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 12. 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 13. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage of
the first reading and publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first and final reading this 23rd day of August, 2010.
Will Biard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kent McIlyar, City Attorney
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