HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_BSC_10.21.2021Notice of Meeting for the
B uilding Standards Commission
of the City of Georgetown
October 21, 2021 at 5:00 P M
at City Council Chambers 510 W 9th Street
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
A C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the F ebruary 20, 2020 regular meeting of the
Building S tandards C ommission. - Michael P ric e, C hairman
B P resentation, disc ussion and possible recommendation of propos ed amendments to the 2015 International
F ire C ode. Jas on F ryer, F ire Mars hall. John S ullivan, F ire C hief.
Adjournment
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Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily
acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2021, at
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R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
October 21, 2021
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes of the F ebruary 20, 2020 regular meeting of the
Building S tandards C ommis s ion. - Mic hael P rice, C hairman
IT E M S UMMARY:
Board will review previous minutes from last board meeting. Approval for adminis trative recording
purposes only.
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
C indy G ilbert
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February 20, 2020 Minutes Cover Memo
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(Board Liaison)
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
October 21, 2021
S UB J E C T:
P res entation, dis cus s ion and pos s ible rec ommendation of proposed amendments to the 2015 International
F ire C ode. Jason F ryer, F ire Marshall. John S ullivan, F ire C hief.
IT E M S UMMARY:
In the s pring of 2020, the C ity of G eorgetown transitioned to the 2015 International F ire C ode (I F C ) with
local amendments. T he local amendments allowed the c ode to be modified to meet the unique needs of the
C ity and provide for regional c onsistenc y.
S inc e the adoption of the aforementioned c ode amendments , it was determined that c ertain sec tions of the
code needed additional c larification and/or adminis trative changes to align with regional prac tic es .
Additionally, the tragic loss of 75 pets on S eptember 18, 2021 has led the F ire Department to review
opportunities to reduce future ris k at s imilar fac ilities. T he amendments will als o be pres ented for your
review and c onsideration.
S taff will provide a brief pres entation and review various c ode amendments that include but are not limited
to:
105.5.7.19 – Mobile F ood Vendor
202 – Definitions
304.1 – Bus iness G roup B O cc upancies
503.3.3 – C ertain S ubdivision S treet F ire Lanes
507.2.1 – P rivate F ire S ervic e Mains
507.5.7 – C ity of G eorgetown F ire Hydrant C olor C ode S ys tem
903.2.2 and 903.2.13 – G roup B O c cupanc ies
903.3.10 – Backflow P rotec tion
907.2.2.2 – G roup B O cc upancies
907.2.2.2.1 – G roup B O cc upancies
907.2.11 – S ingle and Multiple S tation S moke Alarms
912.1.1 – Number of Hose C onnections
915.1.1 through 915.1.6 – C arbon Monoxide
915.3 – Detec tion Equipment
1103.7.8 – Existing F ac ility
C hapter 61 – Liquified P etroleum G as es
Appendix D 103.6.2 – F ire Lanes
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IFC2015 Proposed Amendments Cover Memo
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
105.5.7.19
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
Add new subsection [A] 105.5.7.19 Mobile Food Vendor
A MOBILE FOOD VENDOR. AN OPERATION PERMIT IS REQUIRED WHEN AN ENCLOSED
TRAILER, OR ENCLOSED TRUCK THAT USES PROPANE OR ANY OTHER HEAT SOURCE TO
PREPARE FOOD FOR SALE. THIS DOSEN’T INCLUDE PREPACKAGED FOOD.
REASON
The code revision clarifies the need for an operational permit by Mobile Food Vendors.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not cause any extra fees from what we have already been collecting.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
202
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 202, Definitions, is hereby amended to add the following new definitions:
ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITY. FACILITIES USED FOR TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT
HOUSING OF ANIMALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SERVICE, PARTICIPATING IN A
SPORT, OR FOR PROVIDING GENERAL BOARD AND CARE. ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE
FACILITIES DO NOT INCLUDE ANIMAL OR PET CARE BY PET OWNERS CARING FOR THEIR OWN
ANIMALS AT THEIR OWNED OR RENTED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, AND THESE FACILITIES SO
NOT INCLUDE GROUP U AGRICULTURAL USES FOR THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE
AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS OWNER’S OWN LIVESTOCK.
CONSTANT SUPERVISION. FOR GROUP B ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES, CONSTANT
SUPERVISION MEANS 24 HOUR ON-SITE STAFF CAPABLE OF RESPONDING TO PROBLEMS OR
EMERGENCIES THAT COULD IMPACT THE SAFETY OR LIVES OF THE ANIMALS BEING HOUSED
OR CARED FOR.
REASON
Animal housing or care facilities are undefined within the Fire Code and the addition of these terms will
provide a clear definition of these occupancies and the associated supervision requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
304.1
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 304.1,Business Group B, is hereby amended to add the following:
Business Group B occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion
thereof, for office, professional or service-type transactions, including storage of records and accounts.
Business occupancies shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Airport traffic control towers
Ambulatory care facilities
Animal HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES, INCLUDING hospitals, kennels and pounds
The balance to remain unchanged.
REASON
Animal housing or care facilities are undefined within the Fire Code and the addition of these terms will
provide a clear definition of these occupancies.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
503.3.3
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 503.3.3, is hereby amended to add the following:
503.3.3 Certain subdivision street fire lanes- In subdivision streets where parking is not allowed on one
side or both sides of the street, fire lanes are required shall be marked and maintained in the following
manner: PRIVATE STREETS CAN CHOOSE EITHER OPTION 1 OR 2. PUBLIC STREETS MUST DO
OPTION 1.
1. A sign 12-inches wide and 18-inches in height with red lettering on a white reflective background
and border in red stating "FIRE LANE - TOW AWAY ZONE", "ALONG WITH THE WORDS: THIS
SIDE OF THE STREET” OR BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET ". The words "fire lane" by
themselves are not acceptable. Sign shall be mounted conspicuously along the edge of the fire
lane. Sign must be at the beginning of a street and spaced no more than 250 feet apart at a
minimum height of 7 feet above finished grade.
2. Red stripes and curbs will contain the wording "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE -
TOW AWAY ZONE" or combination of similar wording painted in is four-inch white letters. the
words "fire lane" by itself is not acceptable. Wording must not be spaced more than 30 feet apart.
REASON
Private (neighborhood) streets are given the option of following the same signage requirements that are
imposed on public streets OR a less visually obtrusive options of painting fire lane curbs.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
507.2.1
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 507.2.1, is hereby amended to add the following:
507.2.1 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS. Private fire service mains and appurtenances shall be
installed in accordance with NFPA 24 (2019 Edition). THE INSTALLATION OF ALL PRIVATE FIRE
LINE(S) SHALL BE DONE BY A SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION - UNDERGROUND
(SCR-U) LICENSED COMPANY.
REASON
To ensure that private fire lines are installed in accordance to State Fire Marshal Office (SFMO)
requirements and consistent with industry best practice.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
507.5.7
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 507.5.7, is hereby amended to add the following:
City of Georgetown Fire Hydrant Color Code System. Private fire hydrant maintenance shall be in
accordance with NFPA 291.
A. All private hydrant barrels will be painted red with the bonnet painted using the hydrant flow
standard in paragraph c of this section to indicate flow. It will be the customer's responsibility to
test and maintain their private fire hydrant(s).
B. HYDRANTS THAT ARE FEED FROM A PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PUMP/OR
STORAGE TANK SHALL BE CHROME YELLOW.
C. NON-POTABLE WATER HYDRANT SHALL BE PAINTED SAFETY PURPLE.
D. All private fire hydrants should be inspected, maintained, and flow tested annually and color coded
to indicate the expected fire flow from the hydrant during normal operation. Such color applied to
the fire hydrant by painting the bonnet the appropriate color for the expected flow condition.
E. HYDRANT FLOW CODING STANDARDS. Public hydrants will have the bonnets painted silver,
the hydrants will be flow tested, and the bonnet painted BASED ON RESIDUAL PRESSURE OF
20 PSI, using the hydrant flow standard in as follows:
REASON
Allows for a standard identification of private and/or non-potable water
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
903.2.13 Deleted and Replaced with 903.2.2
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 903.2.13 is deleted and replaced with 903.2.2 amended to read as follows:
903.2.132. Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies where
the fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
903.2.2.1. Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the
entire floor containing an ambulatory care facility where either of the following conditions exist at any
time:
1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation, whether rendered incapable by
staff or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable.
2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at other than the
level of exit discharge serving such a facility.
In buildings where ambulatory care is provided on levels other than the level of exit discharge, an
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire floor where such care is provided as
well as all floors below, and all floors between the level of ambulatory care and the nearest level of exit
discharge, including the level of exit discharge.
903.2.2.2. ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES. AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3 AND 903.4 SHALL BE PROVIDED IN FIRE AREAS
CONTAINING AN ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITY WHEN THE ANIMALS ARE NOT
PROVIDED WITH CONSTANT SUPERVISION.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED IN ANIMAL HOUSING OR
CARE FACILITIES SERVING 30 OR FEWER ANIMALS WHERE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS ARE MET.
A. WALLS AND CEILINGS HAVE A CLASS A FINISH AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 803,
AND
B. THE FACILITY IS PROVIDED WITH A SUPERVISED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 907.2.2.2.
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2. AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED IN ANIMAL HOUSING OR
CARE FACILITIES SERVING 50 OR FEWER ANIMALS WHERE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS ARE MET.
A. THE FACILITY IS OF 1-HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION, AND
B. WALLS AND CEILINGS HAVE A CLASS A FINISH AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 803,
AND
C. THE FACILITY IS PROVIDED WITH A SUPERVISED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 907.2.2.2.
AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED IN ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE
FACILITIES WHERE EVERY ANIMAL HAS IMMEDIATE AND UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO AN
EXTERIOR AREA OF SAFETY APPROVED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL AND THE FACILITY IS
PROVIDED WITH A SUPERVISED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
907.2.2.2.
REASON
To reduce the risk of life loss through early control of fire and/or identification/notification of fire or smoke
producing events.
FISCAL IMPACT
An automatic sprinkler is estimated to cost between $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 for a 10,000 sqft building.
All buildings with a fire area that exceeds 10,000 sqft are currently required to install a sprinkler system.
Cost estimate is based upon a building with 1,500 sqft office and 8,500 sqft open kennel area.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
903.3.10
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 903.3.10 amended to read as follows:
Backflow protection. Modifications to water-based fire protection systems without backflow protection
will require the installation of a backflow preventer per the City of Georgetown's plumbing code. ALL
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS WITH A FDC SHALL HAVE A REDUCED PRESSURE ZONE OR
REDUCED PRESSURE DETECTOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLED.
REASON
To comply with engineering requirements of City.
FISCAL IMPACT
The reduced pressure zone (RPZ) or detector will have an average cost of $1,500.00
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
907.2.2.2
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 907.2.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES. FIRE AREAS CONTAINING AN ANIMAL HOUSING OR
CARE FACILITY SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ELECTRONICALLY SUPERVISED AUTOMATIC
SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM WHEN ANIMALS ARE RESTRAINED IN KENNELS OR CRATES, OR
BY OTHER EQUIPMENT THAT WOULD PREVENT THE ANIMALS FROM ESCAPING TO AN
EXTERIOR AREA OF SAFETY. IN UNCONDITIONED SPACES, IN LIEU OF SMOKE DETECTION THE
ALARM SYSTEM MAY BE ACTIVATED BY QUICK RESPONSE HEAT DETECTORS WITH A
RESPONSE TIME INDEX OF LESS THAN 100 (E.G. RTI CLASSIFICATION OF “QUICK”, “ULTRA
FAST”, “V-FAST”).
EXCEPTION: SMOKE DETECTORS AND/OR QUICK RESPONSE HEAT DETECTORS ARE NOT
REQUIRED WHERE THE BUILDING IS EQUIPPED THROUGHOUT WITH AN AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 903.3 AND 903.4 AND
ACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM ACTIVATES NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES
AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 907.2.2.2.1.
REASON
To provide for an automatic notification to the fire department when smoke and/or fire is detected,
FISCAL IMPACT
The automatic smoke detection and/or heat detection is estimated to cost approximately $1.15 to
$2.00/sqft and this equates a cost of $11,500.00 to $20,000.00 for a 10,000 sqft building, Alarm
monitoring costs are estimated at $600 per year.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
907.2.2.2.1
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, has included a new sub-section 907.2.2.2.1 to read as follows:
NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES SHALL PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARM SIGNALS IN OFFICE
AREAS AND OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE FIRE AREA WHERE NO ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR
CARED FOR. NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES WITHIN AREAS WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR
CARED FOR SHALL PROVIDE ONLY VISUAL ALARM SIGNALS.
REASON
To reduce the stress and negative health impact from audible alarms.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
907.2.11
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 907.2.1, Single and Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms, is maintained without
amendment.
REASON
This section was inadvertently deleted during the code adoption of the IFC 2015 amendments and needs
to be reaffirmed as part of the adopted code.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
912.1.1
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 912.1.1, Number of Hose Connections, is hereby amended as follows:
Number of hose connections. Fire department connections shall include a minimum of one 5" STORZ
connections for a system with a demand up to 500 GPM. Systems with a demand greater than 500 GPM
shall require an additional 2.5" connection for each 250 gallons of system demand. THIS APPLIES TO
EXTRA HAZARD GROUP 1 & 2, STORAGE OCCUPANCIES.
Exception: a single 2.5" FDC inlet is allowed for single risers on 13r systems.
REASON
To help ensure adequate water supply to support the fire department connection (FDC).
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
915.1.1
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 915.1.1 through 915.1.6 is hereby amended as follows:
915.1.1 Where required. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in Group I-1, I-2, I-4 and R
occupancies, IN GROUP B FIRE AREAS CONTAINING AN ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITY,
and in classrooms in Group E occupancies in the locations specified in Section 915.2 where any of the
conditions in Sections 915.1.2 through 915.1.6 exist.
915.1.2 Fuel-burning appliances and fuel-burning fireplaces. Carbon monoxide detection shall be
provided in dwelling units, sleeping units, ROOMS OF ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES
WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, and classrooms that contain a fuel-burning
appliance or a fuel-burning fireplace.
915.1.3 Forced-air furnaces. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in dwelling units, sleeping
units, ROOMS OF ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR
CARED FOR, and classrooms served by a fuel-burning, forced-air furnace.
Exception: Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units, sleeping units, ROOMS
OF ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, and
classrooms where carbon monoxide detection is provided in the first room or area served by each main
duct leaving the furnace, and the carbon monoxide alarm signals are automatically transmitted to an
approved location.
915.1.4 Fuel-burning appliances outside of dwelling units, sleeping units, ROOMS OF ANIMAL
HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, and classrooms. Carbon
monoxide
detection shall be provided in dwelling units, sleeping units, ROOMS OF ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE
FACILITIES WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, and classrooms located in buildings that
contain fuel burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces.
Exceptions:
1. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units, sleeping units, ROOMS OF ANIMAL
HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, and classrooms where
there are no communicating openings between the fuel-burning appliance or fuel-burning fireplace and
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the dwelling unit, sleeping unit, ROOM OF THE ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITY WHERE ANIMALS
ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, or classroom.
2. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units, sleeping units, ROOMS OF ANIMAL
HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, and classrooms where
carbon monoxide detection is provided in one of the following locations:
2.1. In an approved location between the fuel burning appliance or fuel-burning fireplace and the
dwelling unit, sleeping unit, ROOM OF THE ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITY WHERE ANIMALS ARE
HOUSED OR CARED FOR, or classroom.
2.2. On the ceiling of the room containing the fuel-burning appliance or fuel-burning fireplace.
915.1.5 Private garages. Carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in dwelling units, sleeping units,
ROOMS OF ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, and
classrooms in buildings with attached private garages.
Exceptions:
1. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required where there are no communicating openings
between the private garage and the dwelling unit, sleeping unit, ROOM OF THE ANIMAL HOUSING OR
CARE FACILITY WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, or classroom.
2. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required in dwelling units, sleeping units, ROOMS OF ANIMAL
HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES WHERE ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, and classrooms located
more than one story above or below a private garage.
3. Carbon monoxide detection shall not be required where the private garage connects to the building
through an open-ended corridor.
4. Where carbon monoxide detection is provided in an approved location between openings to a private
garage and dwelling units, sleeping units, ROOMS OF ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES WHERE
ANIMALS ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, or classrooms, carbon monoxide detection shall not be required
in the dwelling units, sleeping units, ROOMS OF ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES WHERE ANIMALS
ARE HOUSED OR CARED FOR, or classrooms.
915.1.6 Exempt garages. For determining compliance with Section 915.1.5, an open parking garage
complying with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code or an enclosed parking garage
complying with Section 406.6 of the International Building Code shall not be considered a private
garage.
REASON
To ensure that carbon monoxide issues do not compromise the health and safety of all occupants.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will have a fiscal impact that is correlated with the smoke/fire detection system.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
915.3
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section 915.3, Detection Equipment, is hereby amended as follows:
Detection equipment. Carbon monoxide detection required by Sections 915.1 through 915.2.3 shall be
provided by carbon monoxide alarms complying with Section 915.4 or carbon monoxide detection
systems complying with Section 915.5. ELECTRONICALLY SUPERVISED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION
SYSTEMS COMPLYING WITH SECTION 915.5 SHALL BE PROVIDED IN GROUP B FIRE AREAS CONTAINING
AN ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITY WHEN THE ANIMALS ARE NOT PROVIDED WITH CONSTANT
SUPERVISION.
REASON
To ensure that carbon monoxide issues do not compromise the health and safety of all occupants.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
1103.7.8
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code is hereby amended to include a new sub-section 1103.7.8 as follows:
ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITIES. AN ELECTRONICALLY SUPERVISED AUTOMATIC
SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH SECTION 907.2.2.2 SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ALL
FIRE AREAS CONTAINING AN EXISTING GROUP B ANIMAL HOUSING OR CARE FACILITY.
REASON
To reduce the risk of life loss in existing animal housing or care facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT
The automatic smoke detection and/or heat detection is estimated to cost approximately $1.15 to
$2.00/sqft and this equates a cost of $11,500.00 to $20,000.00 for a 10,000 sqft building, Alarm
monitoring costs are estimated at $600 per year.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
Chapter 61
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, has deleted the entirety of Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases
CHAPTER 61 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
REASON
The Texas Railroad Commission has jurisdiction and enforcement of LPG requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM
Code: __IFC__ – 2015
Section D 103.6.2
PROPONENT
Georgetown Fire Department, City of Georgetown
REVISION
The Fire Code, Section D 103.6.2, is hereby amended to read as follows:
FIRE LANE SIGNS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION D103.6 SHALL BE POSTED ON ONE SIDE OF FIRE
APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS MORE THAN 26 FEET WIDE (7925 MM) AND LESS THAN 31 FEET
WIDE (9754 MM). MEASURED 32’ FROM BACK OF CURB TO BACK TO CURB (THIS APPLIES TO
VALLEY CURBS).
REASON
To align the fire lane requirements with the Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
The code change will not have a material impact to costs or fees.
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