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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2014-44 - Building Code AdoptionORDINANCE NO. 001L4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 "BUILDING CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND CORRESPONDING LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of Georgetown, Texas to adopt, in all respects, the "2012 International Building Code," with the associated commercial and residential code requirements and (appendices, errata, deletions, local amendments, and as amended in the future) relating to the building standards as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas has found that the present building codes of the City of Georgetown has become obsolete and inadequate; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas has determined that the adoption of the 2012 International Building Code is done to facilitate proper inspection activities by Georgetown, Texas relating to building standards within the corporate city limits of Georgetown, in extraterritorial jurisdiction of Georgetown, and for commercial buildings served by Georgetown utilities, relating to public safety, health, and general welfare; and WHEREAS, the Building Standards Commission, which has been appointed by the City Council, has (1) reviewed the effect of the proposed regulations; (2) held public hearings related to same; and (3) made recommendations to the City Council for adoption of the same, including amendments noted herein; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim Section 3. Chapter 15.04, "Building Code," is hereby amended in its entirety as shown on Exhibit A. Section 4. All projects that are under construction and all projects with complete applications for a building permit accepted by the City of Georgetown, Texas prior to the Effective Date of this shall be allowed to complete construction under the terms of the prior provisions of Chapter 15.04 and shall not be required to meet the requirements of the 2012 International Building Code. All permit applications submitted on or after the Effective Date of this Ordinance shall comply with the terms of Chapter 15.04 as amended by this Ordinance in its entirety. Ordinance Number: Page 1 of 2 Description: Building Code Ado tion Date Approved: , 2014 Section 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. Section 6. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective on November 1, 2014 and in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown. PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the b day of 3 uL , 2014. PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the O)o)day of 2014. ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN By: f c Brettle, Cify Secretary ale Ross, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: c ridget Chapm n, Ci Attorney Ordinance Number: CIO 114 - T-1 Page 2 of 2 Description: Buildin Code AdoP,tion Date Approved: L o+ , 2014 EXHIBIT A Chapter 15.04 Building Code Sec. 15.04.010 Building Code Adopted. A. The provisions of the "International Building Code," 2012 Edition, including Appendixes C, E, F, I, J and K., with the specific local amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this Chapter, the 2012 International Building Code shall be referred to as the "Building Code" and the Building Code shall establish regulations affecting or, relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards. B. A copy of the Building Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library on file at the office of the Building Official. Sec. 15.04.020 Section 101.1, Title, amended. The Building Code, Section 101.1 Title, is hereby amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code" or the Building Code. Sec. 15.04.030 Section 104.10.1 Flood Hazard areas, amended. The Building Code, Section 104.10.1, Flood Hazard areas is hereby amended to read as follows: 104.10.1 Flood Hazard Areas. Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, entitled Flood Damage Prevention, of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances. Sec. 15.04.040 Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, amended. The Building Code, Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids. 1 2. Water tanks supported directly on grade and fully enclosed with a cover if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1. 3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. 4. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 5. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings. 6. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that does not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. 7. Non -fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753mm) in height. Electrical: Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus. Gas: 1. Portable heating appliance. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliance. 2. Portable ventilation equipment. 3. Portable cooling unit. Pa 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative cooler. 7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. Plumbing: 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. Sec. 15.04.050 Section 113.1, Building Standards Commission established, amended. The Building Code, Section 113.1, Building Standards Commission established, is hereby amended to read as follows: Building Standards Commission 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Building Standards Commission. The Building Standards Commission shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The City Council and Building Standards Commission shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. Sec. 15.04.060 Section 114.4, Violation penalties, amended. The Building Code, Section 114.4, Violation penalties, is hereby amended to read as follows: 114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building 3 official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any person violating any provision of this code or chapter is subject to punishment as provided in Section 1.08.010 and entitled General Penalty of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances. Sec. 15.04.070 Section 202, Section 202, Definitions, added and amended. The Building Code, Section 202, Definitions, is hereby amended to include the following amended or added defined term: "Bed and Breakfast" means a private residential structure(s) used for the rental of overnight accommodations serving less than 16 occupants and whose owner serves breakfast at no extra cost to its lodgers. Sec. 15.04.080 Section 310.2 Definitions, amended. The Building Code, Section 310.2 Definitions, is hereby amended to read as follows: 310.2 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2: BED AND BREAKFAST. BOARDING HOUSE. CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES. DORMITORY. GROUP HOME. PERSONAL CARE SERVICE. TRANSIENT. Sec. 15.04.090 Subsection 310.3.1, Bed and Breakfast, added. The Building Code, Subsection 310.3.1, Bed and Breakfast, is hereby added to read as follows: 310.3.1 BED AND BREAKFAST. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a group R fire area. EXCEPTIONS: Shall apply solely to existing residential structures that meet one of the following: 1. BED AND BREAKFAST RESIDENCE A. LESS THAN 3 GUESTROOMS WITH MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 4 GUESTS. B. ALL GUEST ROOMS WITH DIRECT SECONDARY EGRESS. C. DUAL SENSOR SMOKE ALARMS. D. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS. E. MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM. F. FIRE EXTINGUISHER. 4 2. BED AND BREAKFAST INN A. 3 — 5 GUESTROOMS WITH MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 10 GUESTS. B. 13-D SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE STRUCTURE. C. ALL GUEST ROOMS WITH DIRECT SECONDARY EGRESS. D. DUAL SENSOR SMOKE ALARMS. E. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS. F. MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM G. SELF CLOSING GUESTROOM DOORS. 3. BED AND BREAKFAST LODGE A. 6-8 GUESTROOMS WITH A MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 16 GUESTS. B. 13-R SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE STRUCTURE. C. ALL GUESTROOMS WITH DIRECT SECONDARY EGRESS. D. DUAL SENSOR SMOKE ALARMS. E. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS. F. MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM. G. SELF CLOSING GUESTROOM DOORS. H. COMMERCIAL HOOD SYSTEM AND PULL STATIONS. Sec. 15.04.100 Section 310.3 Residential Group R-1, amended. The Building Code, Section 310.3, Residential Group R-1, is hereby amended to read as follows: [F] 310.3 Residential Group R-1. Residential occupancies containing sleeping units where the occupants are primarily transient, including: BED AND BREAKFAST (TRANSIENT) LESS THEN 16 OCCUPANTS Boarding houses (transient) with more than 10 occupants Congregate living facilities (transient) with more the 10 occupants Hotels (transient) Motels (transient) Sec. 15.04.110 Section 1612.3, Establishment of flood hazard areas, amended. The Building Code, Section 1612.3, Establishment of flood hazard areas, is hereby amended to read as follows: 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the applicable governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for City of Georgetown, Texas, dated September 28, 2008", as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section. 5 Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage Prevention of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.