HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_BSC_02.20.2020Notice of Meeting for the
B uilding Standards Commission
of the City of Georgetown
F ebruary 20, 2020 at 5:15 P M
at 808 Martin Luther K ing Jr St.- C H Community Room
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
C C ons ideration and possible action on minutes from 01/23/2020. - Mark Moore, Assistant Building O ffic ial
D C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International P roperty Maintenance C ode
as written.- G len Holc omb, Building O fficial.
E Addressing questions from previous meeting (no action required) - Brad Hofman, C hief C ode
Enforcement O ffic er
F C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International S wimming P ool C ode as
written - G len Holcomb, Building O ffic ial
G C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International Existing Building C ode as
written.- G len Holcomb, Building O ffic ial.
H C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International Energy C onservation C ode
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as written.– G len Holc omb, Building O fficial.
I C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International Building C ode and the
amendments . – G len Holcomb, Building O ffic ial.
J C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International R es idential C ode and the
amendments . – G len Holcomb, Building O ffic ial.
K C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International P lumbing C ode and the
amendments . – G len Holcomb, Building O ffic ial.
L C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International Mec hanical C ode and the
amendments .- G len Holc omb, Building O fficial.
M C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International F uel G as C ode and the
amendments . – G len Holcomb, Building O ffic ial.
N C onsideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2017 N ational E lectrical Code and the amendments.
– Glen Holcomb, Building Official.
O C ons ideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2015 International F ire C ode and the
amendments . – Jason F ryer, Lieutenant, F ire & Life S afety.
Adjournment
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
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C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion on minutes from 01/23/2020. - Mark Moore, As s is tant Building O fficial
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Building Standards Commission Minutes January 23,2020 Page 1 of 5
City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
Minutes
Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Georgetown Municipal Complex- Williamson Room
300-1 Industrial Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628
Members: Bill Stump, Chairman, John Carey, Morris Greenberg, Lauren Carberry, Todd
Treadway.
Member Present: Bill Stump, Chairman, Todd Treadway, Morris Greenberg, Lauren Carberry
Members Absent: Jon Carey
Staff Present: Mark Moore, Assistant Chief Building Official, Kristina Neitsch Permit
Technician, Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Jeff Cardwell, Commercial Plans Examiner, Jason
Fryer, Fire Plans Examiner, John Sullivan, Fire Chief, Brad Hofman, Chief Code Enforcement
Officer, Malcolm Brown, Code Enforcement Officer, Jack Daly, Community Services Director
Chairman Stump called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Regular Session
1. Bill Stump pulls item D the “Possible Removal of a Junk Car” off the agenda.
2. Quorum present. Acknowledgment and approval of minutes from prior meeting September
2019. Lauren Carberry motions to approve minutes. Morris Greenberg second the motion 4-0
approved.
3. Brad Hofman presents moving from the 2003 Property Maintenance Code to the 2015
Property Maintenance Code.
4. Jason Fryer presents moving to the 2015 Fire Code
5. Glen Holcomb presents moving to the 2015 I-Codes and 2017 National Electrical Code
Executive Session
(Commission reserves the right to convene into Executive Session at any time during the meeting
regarding any agenda item. In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551
Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Code, Annotated, the item below will be discussed in closed
session.)
1. No Executive Session at this time.
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Regular Session
Chairman Stump stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a
speaker sign-up form and oath to Kristina Neitsch, Permit Technician before the item that they
wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each
item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
6. No speaker sign-up form and oath forms were submitted.
7. Discussion and possible action for the adoption of 2015 I-Codes, 2017 National Electrical Code,
2015 Fire Code, and 2015 Property Maintenance Code.
Brad Hofman presents moving from the 2003 Property Maintenance Code to the 2015 Property
Maintenance Code. Code Enforcement is asking to move to the 2015 code because there are very
few changes between the two, with the major changes being section(s) 101.2, 102.3,103.4.1, 108.2.1.
Chairman Stump questions what Brad means by broadening the code and how does that work.
Mr. Hofman responds that the number of code books would be increased; that on the current
code, Code Enforcement is only able to reference the IBC.
Jason Fryer gives an example that on the new code if they ran into a fire issue and the citizen was
unwilling to comply they would be able to have Code Enforcement send a letter requesting they
correct the violation.
Todd Treadway comments that broadening what code books are allowed to be used is a good
idea rather than grandfathering certain things in.
Glenn Holcomb agrees and states that they removed the word grandfathering from the code
books.
Mr.Treadway asks what happens if the citizen with the violation cannot afford the repair.
Mr.Hofman agrees that it does happen, but Code Enforcement tries to find a way to help them by
using different resources like Habitat For Humanity. He states that violations are normally
happening in rental situations. For example, renters that are having trouble getting their
landlords to fix issues can call Code Enforcement who then assist in getting the violation
corrected.
Mr. Stump would like Code Enforcement to give more detail of what section 102.3 is meaning
when stating broadening the code.
Morris Greenberg asks is esthetics can be considered a violation.
Mr. Hofman says that they can enforce but has not seen that happen in the three (3) years that he
has been with the City of Georgetown.
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Board member Treadway says that enforcing on esthetics would be considered property value
not life safety. He also asks what steps the homeowner gets to fix the problem.
Mr. Hofman explains that the property owner will receive certified mail and has 10-14 days to
respond. Code Enforcement wants them to respond to try to resolve the issue. If there is no
response, then a violation notice can be sent, the case would be presented in front of a judge, and
a lien would be placed on the property. But, Code Enforcement tries to not take it to court because
it is a dead-end process, with just a fine and the issue not being corrected.
Mr. Treadway states that he is property owner, but also wants to protect people that need to be
protected.
Mark Moore states that the upper management has been very mindful of the public when
enforcing rules.
Mr. Treadway agrees but the rules is in place it can be enforced at any time.
Mr. Moore responds with that is the case with any code that the city has or adopts.
Mr. Hofman moves on to discuss disconnecting vacant properties.
Mr. Greenberg asks if the building is vacant then Code Enforcement would have to break in to the
building, he would like to know how the city is allowed break into buildings.
Mr. Hofman replies that he has never broke into a building; that sometimes they are dilapidated
and open. Otherwise to enter a sealed building they would need an order from the court, but in
most cases the meter can be pulled from outside of the house.
Chairman Stump states lets move on to the Fire Code.
Jason Fryer gives his presentation on the proposed new Fire Code. He explains that adopting the
new code would not only make it easier on builders but increase the cities ISO rating.
Mr. Greenberg asks what happens when people park on the street and the fire trucks are unable
to get through.
Mr. Fryer responds that fire would investigate the situation to see what steps need to be in place
to prevent it from happening again.
Mr. Greenberg would like an explanation on how City of Georgetown operates on the 2012 fire
code and Williamson County operates on the 2015 Code
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Mr. Fryer explains that Williamson County Fire Marshall has jurisdiction where no city in the
county does. For example, City of Taylor has a fire department and the surrounding areas only
have volunteer fire departments therefore in the surrounding areas of Taylor Williamson County
Fire Marshall would have jurisdiction.
Mr. Fryer continues with his presentation bringing up a new retroactive requirement that
everyone in the I-2 Group will have to bring themselves up to the current code. That the State of
Texas is on the 2006 Life Safety Code, and that businesses are required to meet state and city code.
Mr. Stump would like to know if the city will be talking to the facilities that it will cost a lot of
money to update to the current code before adopting.
Mr. Fryer agrees that most facilities will not know, and they will try to speak with them about it.
John Sullivan states that most places will not have an issue with it.
Mr. Fryer explains that an annual inspection is done, and they all must be licensed in order to
pass the yearly fire inspection.
Mr. Stump expresses his concern for the Wesleyan by St. David’s Georgetown because they are so
old.
Mr. Fryer says they can sit down and come up with a game plan to try to get the places up to
code; while not putting businesses in a huge bind.
Jeff Cardwell states that Mr. Fryer’s fire code is similar to the 2015 IBC section 1103.
Mr. Holcomb explains that one thing the 2015 code does is bring Building and Fire Code more in
line with each other, rather than trying to enforce two (2) different codes.
Mr. Fryer goes into explaining how the 2015 code will require Carbon Monoxide alarm systems.
Chairman Stump speaks about the Building Standard Commission list of questions and concerns
about the proposed code, ordinances, and amendments.
Mr. Holcomb gives his presentation on the 2015 I-Codes and 2017 National Electrical Code stating
that he is working on the amendments.
Mr. Cardwell adds that most things that are coming in for plan review are already meeting the
2015 code. He has done many reviews both in the 2012 and 2015 code, they are very similar
Mr. Holcomb states that the city would like to go from the 2014 to the 2017 National Electrical
Code. That it will make is easier for the builder because the State of Texas has adopted the 2017
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National Electrical Code. One amendment that will be made is The City of Georgetown will not
allow line side taps, they are too dangerous.
In the 2015 Code, swimming pools will no longer be combined with the IRS; instead they will
have their own book. This will help make pools safer for everyone, but mainly protect children
by requiring an audible alarm system.
Mr. Stump asks if we will adopt the 2015 Irrigation code.
Mr. Holcomb states that the City of Georgetown is waiting on TECQ to decide if the will make all
irrigation systems high hazard.
Mr. Holcomb explains that greenhouses will be added to the 2015 IECC.
Mr. Cardwell adds that the State of Texas has adopted the 2015 IECC similar to the 2017 National
Electrical Code; that builders are required to meet the state adopted code already, so it would not
majorly impact them.
Mr. Holcomb explains how the 2015 code will make an easier path for the building of tiny homes.
Mr. Stump asks if anyone is building tiny homes in Georgetown.
Mr. Cardwell explains that up to this point we had rules that made it very hard for them to be
built.
Mr. Stump suggest that the city bring a revised code of ordinances to the next meeting.
Mr. Holcomb states that he wanted to have it tonight but will get ready to have another meeting
in February.
Mr. Treadway motions to adjourn; Mr. Greenberg seconds the motion. Approved (4-0)
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Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act
on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any
item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it
individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of
an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the
report, unless otherwise noted.
2. Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of the September 26, 2019 meeting.
Motion by Carberry to approve the Consent agenda including the September 26, 2019 minutes.
Second by Greenberg. Approved. (4-0)
Regular Agenda
Comments from Director.
Comments from Commissioners.
Motion to adjourn
_____________________________ ______________________________
Approved, Bill Stump, Chair Attested, Lauren Carberry, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International P roperty Maintenanc e C ode
as written.- G len Holcomb, Building O ffic ial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International P roperty Maintenanc e C ode
as written, no c hanges recommended by C ity of G eorgetown. A c opy of the code book will be available at
the meeting.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
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Addres s ing ques tions from previous meeting (no ac tion required) - Brad Hofman, C hief C ode
Enforc ement O fficer
IT E M S UMMARY:
Mr. Hofman will addres s and disc uss questions brought upon from the Building S tandard C ommis s ion
that were pres ented at the las t meeting.
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2020-01-23 - Building Standards
Feedback on 2015 property maintenance code
• Further clarify section 102.3
o Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done
in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the International Building Code,
International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code and the ICC Electrical Code.
Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of
the International Zoning Code.
o This change simply allows the other international building codes to apply when
assessing repairs, alterations or additions to an existing building.
• Difference between life/safety issues and simple aesthetic issues?
o The code is intended to provide requirements addressing the public health, safety and
welfare as they relate to the use and maintenance of existing structures and premises.
The code requires existing structures and premises that are not in compliance with the
code to be altered or repaired to meet the code. The code requirements are intended to
represent the minimum acceptable level of public health and safety.
o The IPMC establishes the necessary legal basis for enforcement of the code by the City
of Georgetown. It provides the authority to enforce minimum standards for the use and
maintenance of buildings.
Establishes minimum maintenance standards for such elements as basic
equipment, light, ventilation, heating, sanitation and fire safety.
Clarifies responsibility among owners, operators and occupants for following
the code.
Regulates the use of existing structures and premises.
Providing for administration, enforcement and penalties.
• Understand authority, process, a length of time regarding enforcement?
o Currently, Code Compliance issues a written warning when an issue is identified. That
warning is sent via certified mail. The letter gives the owner or occupant a specified
amount of time to address the issue.
o If the issue is not resolved, a second warning is issued. A reinspection is scheduled for a
specified time.
o Code regularly gives extensions to customers who are working to come into compliance
o If the issue is still not resolved, a formal Notice of Violation is issued to the property, as
well as shared with the Municipal Court. It can take the court 2-3 weeks to schedule a
hearing.
o The Municipal Court prosecutor and Judge can dismiss, defer, or assess fines regarding
the issue.
• Are low-income, long-time residents adequately protected?
o Absolutely. Code Compliance works to connect residents who may not have the means
to repair their premises with volunteer organizations who help bring properties into
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compliance. Additionally, the City has funded a home repair program in partnership with
Habitat for Humanity to address similar challenges.
• Demolition standards in this code?
o Yes, the IMPC does provide for demolition.
o Section 110 | Demolition
The code official shall order the owner or owner’s authorized agent of any
premises upon which is located any structure, which in the code official’s or
owner’s authorized agent judgment after review is so deteriorated or
dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe,
insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it
is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure;
or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make
safe and sanitary, or to board up and hold for future repair or to demolish and
remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation of normal
construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, the code
official shall order the owner or owner’s authorized agent to demolish and
remove such structure, or board up until future repair. Boarding the building up
for future repair shall not extend beyond one year, unless approved by the
building official.
o Section 111 does provide for an appeal process.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International S wimming P ool C ode as
written - G len Holc omb, Building O fficial
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International S wimming P ool C ode as
written, no changes rec ommended by C ity of G eorgetown. T he code book will be available at the meeting
for review.
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Code: ISPC- 2015
[A] 101.1
Proponent: Glen Holcomb Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Swimming Pool Code of City of Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as "this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the ISPC is adopted regulations by inserting
the name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: ISPC- 2015
Chapter 1 - Section 107
Proponent: Glen Holcomb Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 107.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with
any of the requirements thereof or who erects, install, alter or repair a pool or spa in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued
under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a [SPECIFY OFFENSE], punishable by a fine of not
more than [AMOUNT] dollar or by imprisonment not exceeding [NUMBER OF DAYS], or both such a fine
and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed
a separate offense.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1.08.010 and entitled "General Penalty" of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: ISPC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 108
Proponent: Glen Holcomb Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete and revise as follows:
Section 108 - Means of Appeal.
[A] 108.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official
to the board of appeals. Building Standards Commission. An application for appeal shall be based on a
claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction
is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 20 90 days after
the notice was served.
[A] 108.1.2 Chapter 2.64. Building Standards Commission. Refer to Chapter 2.64 of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances for commission related to membership. appeals. hearings and policies
as set forth by the City Council.
[A] 108.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall consist of five members appointed by the
chief appointing authority as follows: one for 5 years, one for 4 years, one for
3 years, one for 2 years and one for 1 year. Thereafter, each new member shall serve for 5 years or until
a successor has been appointed.
[A] 108.2.1 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the
following professions or disciplines:
1. Registered design professional who is a registered architect; or a builder or superintendent of building
construction with at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of 1which shall have been in responsible charge
of work.
2. Registered design professional with structural engineering or architectural experience.
3. Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering experience; or a
mechanical and plumbing contractor with at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of which shall have been
in responsible charge of work.
4. Registered design professional with electrical engineering experience; or an electrical contractor with
at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
5. Registered design professional with pool or spa experience; or a contractor with not less than 10 years’
experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
[A] 108.2.2 Alternate members. The chief appointing authority shall appoint two alternate members who
shall be called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member.
Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership and shall be
appointed for 5 years or until a successor has been appointed.
[A] 108.2.3 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman.
[A] 108.2.4 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has
any personal, professional or financial interest.
[A] 108.2.S Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as
secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings
in the office of the chief administrative officer.
[A] 108.2.6 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by law.
[A] 108.3 Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within 10 days of the
filing of an appeal or at stated periodic meetings.
[A] 108.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the
appellant’s representative.
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the code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
[A] 108.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the secretary
procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with
strict rules of evidence but shall mandate that only relevant information be received.
[A] 108.5 Postponed hearing. W hen five members are not present to hear an appeal, either the
appellant or the appellant's representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
[A] 108.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official by a
concurring vote of three members.
[A] 108.6.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution. Certified copies shall be
furnished to the appellant and to the code official.
[A] 108.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision
of the board.
[A] 108.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to
apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be
made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief
administrative officer.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International Exis ting Building C ode as
written.- G len Holc omb, Building O fficial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International Exis ting Building C ode as
written, no changes rec ommended by C ity of G eorgetown. A copy of the c ode book will be available at
the meeting, s ee below for a link to the online code book.
https://up.c odes /viewer/texas /iebc -2015
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Code: IEBC-2015
[A] 101.1
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown,
Tx
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Existing Building Code
of City of Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as "this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IEBC is adopted regulations by
inserting the name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IEBC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 113
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, Tx.
Revise as follows:
[A] 113.4 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 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.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1.08.010 and entitled "General Penalty" of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IEBC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 112
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete and revise as follows:
Section 112 – BOARD OF APPEALS
[A] 112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by
the code official relative to the applications and interpretations of this code, there shall be an is hereby
created a board of appeals Building Standard Commission. The board of appeals Building Standard
Commission shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board
shall adopt rules and procedure for conducting its business.
[A] 112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true
intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.
[A] 112.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of
the jurisdiction.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International Energy C ons ervation C ode as
written.– G len Holc omb, Building O fficial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International Energy C ons ervation C ode as
written, no changes rec ommended by C ity of G eorgetown. A copy of the c ode book will be available at
the meeting, s ee below for a link to the online code book.
https://up.c odes /viewer/texas /iec c-2015
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
2015 International Energy Efficiency Code Cover Memo
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Code: IECC-2015
[C] 101.1
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown,
Tx
Revise as follows:
[C] 101.1Title. This code shall be known as the International Existing Building Code of City of
Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as "this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IEBC is adopted regulations by
inserting the name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IECC-2015
[R] 101.1
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown,
Tx
Revise as follows:
[R] 101.1Title. This code shall be known as the International Existing Building Code of City of
Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as "this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IEBC is adopted regulations by
inserting the name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IECC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section C109
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete and revise as follows:
Section 112 – BOARD OF APPEALS
[A] C109.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by
the code official relative to the applications and interpretations of this code, there shall be an is hereby
created a board of appeals Building Standard Commission. The board of appeals Building Standard
Commission shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board
shall adopt rules and procedure for conducting its business.
[A] C109.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true
intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.
[A] C109.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of
the jurisdiction.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IECC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section C109
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete and revise as follows:
Section 109 – BOARD OF APPEALS
[A] R109.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by
the code official relative to the applications and interpretations of this code, there shall be an is hereby
created a board of appeals Building Standard Commission. The board of appeals Building Standard
Commission shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board
shall adopt rules and procedure for conducting its business.
[A] R09.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true
intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
The board shall not have authority to waive requirements of this code.
[A] R109.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of
the jurisdiction.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International Building C ode and the
amendments. – G len Holc omb, Building O fficial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International Building C ode and the
amendments. A C opy of the code book will be available at the meeting for review; you can also use the link
below.. S ee attached for amendment recommendations .
https://up.c odes /viewer/texas /ibc -2015
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
..
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Amendments for the 2015 International Building Code Cover Memo
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Code: IBC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 101
[A] 101.1
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of City of Georgetown, Texas
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IBC will be the adopted regulations by inserting the
name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
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Chapter 1 - Section 104
[A] 104.10.1
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.4.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any provision
required in flood hazard areas as establi shed by Section 1612.3 unless a determination has been made
that:
1. A showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size, configuration or
topography of the site render the elevation standards
of Section 1612 inappropriate.
2. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship by rendering
the lot undevelopable.
3. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional
threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization of the public,
or conflict with existing laws or ordinances.
4. A determination that the variance is the minimum necessary to afford relief , considering the flood
hazard.
5. Submission to the applicant of w ritten notice specifying the difference between the design flood
eJe•1-at/on and the elevation to which the building is to be built, stating that the cost of flood insurance will
be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced floor ele vation, and stating that
construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life and property
Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage Prevention of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and governs the
requirements for a variance. To avoid any potential conflicts between the two ordinances this section
needs to be deleted from the building code and reference made to Chapter 15.44 of the Georgetown
Code of Ordinances.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
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Chapter 1 - Section 105
[A] 105.2
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 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. One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar
uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m2).
2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
3. 1. Oil derricks.
4- 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.
5 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.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any
basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route +-: 3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8-:- 5. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery
9.Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R 3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610
mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.
10:- 4.Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service
systems.
11.- 5.Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
12. 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.
13. 7.Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches
(1753mm) in height.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Unified Development Code which would regulate the location of
detached accessory structures, fences, oil derrick locations , if applicable locally and sidewalks. Therefore,
a building permit would be required to verify compliance within the development code for these types of
structures.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: The cost of construction would be that of the required permits from $25-$35 per permit
application.
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Chapter 1 - Section 113
[A] 113.1
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete as follows:
BOARD OF APPEALS Building Standards Commission
[A] 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 board of appeals Building Standards Commission. The board of appeals Building Standards
Commission shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board City Council and Building Standards Commission shal l adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
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Chapter 1 - Section 114
[A] 114.4
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 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 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.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1.08.010 and entitled "General Penalty" of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
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202
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Add new definition of as follows:
[Fl BED AND BREAKFAST. A private residential structure(s) used for the rental of overnight
accommodations serving less than 16 occupants and who's owner serves breakfast at no extra cost to its
lodgers.
Reason: This code change proposal is to add a definition for Bed and Breakfast occupancy.
Cost Impact: The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction.
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310
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[F] 310.3 Residential Group R-1. Residential occupancies contai ni ng 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)
Reason: This code change proposal is to add Bed and Breakfast to the Residential l Group R -1
occupancy group.
Cost Impact: The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction.
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310.2
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
.
Revise as follows:
[F] 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.
Reason: This code change proposal is to reference the definition for Bed and Breakfast occupancy to
Chapter 2.
Cost Impact: The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction.
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310.3.1 (NEW)
310.3.2
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Add new Subsection and text as follows:
[Fl 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.
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 THROUGHTOUT 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.
Reason: This code change proposal creates a tiered system for the fire and life features associated with
Bed and Breakfast occupancies. This code change proposal would im pro ve safety and reduce property
loss. This occupancy type needs to be in the Building Code as well as the Fire Code.
cost Impact: The estimated cost for most new residential sprinkler installations can vary in the range of
$1.00 - $2.00 per sq uare foot.
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Chapter 16 - Section 1612.3
1612.3
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise 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 [INSERT NAME
OF JURISDICTION]," "City of Georgetown, Texas", dated [INSERT DATE OF ISSUANCE],
"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. Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage
Prevention of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Reason: By inserting the jurisdiction name and the date of the flood hazard boundary study as
accepted by the local jurisdiction, this is a provision confirming that the City of Georgetown has had
FEMA study performed, with an accompanying Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. The local
jurisdiction FEMA FIRM or Flood Insurance Rate Map and ordinance shall be the governing
requirements. This section is a tool that can be used for Inspection and plan review purposes while
meeting the minimum requirements of FEMA 44 CFR for Flood Plain Management.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 15 .04 Building Code
Sec. 15.04.010 Building Code Adopted.
A. The provisions of the "International Building Code," 2015 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 2015 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 101.1Title, 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.
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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.
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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 n pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and
actuated by motors of 1horsepower (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 ts
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 build ing
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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 S ection 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 13 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.
CONGREGA.TE LIVING FACILITIES.
DORMITORY.
GROUP HOME.
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE.
TRANSIENT.
Sec. 15.04.090 Subsection 310.3.1Bed 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. BEDAN:J BREAKFAST RESICBCE
A LESS THAN 3 GUESTROOMS WITH MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 4 GUESTS.
B. ALL GUESTROOMS WITH DIRECT SECONDARY EGRESS
C. DUAL SENSOR SMOKE ALARMS.
D. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.
E. MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM.
F. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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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. BEDAND BREAKFAST LCD3E
A 6-8 GUESTROOMS WITH A MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 16 GUESTS.
B. 13-RSPRINKLER SYSTEMTHROUGHOUTTHESTRUCTURE.
C. ALL GUESTROOMS WITH DIRECT SECONDARY EGRESS.
D. DUALSENSOR SMOKE ALARMS.
E. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.
F. MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM.
G. SELFCLOSINGGUESTROOM 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:
BEDAND BREAKFAST (TRANSIENT) LESSTHEN 13OCCUPANTS
Boarding houses (transient) with more than 10 occupants
Congregate living facilities (transient) with more the 1 O occupants
Hotels (transient)
Motels (transient)
Sec. 15.04.1-0 Section 1312.3, Establishment offload hazard areas, amended.
The Building Code, Section 1312.3, Establishment of flood hazard areas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
1312.3 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.
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Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage Prevention of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International R esidential C ode and the
amendments. – G len Holc omb, Building O fficial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International R esidential C ode and the
amendments. A c opy of the book will be available at the meeting for review, pleas e see below for a link to
book. S ee attached for amendment recommendations .
https://up.c odes /viewer/texas /irc -2015
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Amendments for the 2015 International Residential Code Cover Memo
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Code: IRC2015
Chapter 1 - Section R101
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
R 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two- family
Dwellings of City of Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IRC will be the adopted regulations by inserting the
name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC 2015
Chapter 1 - Section 104
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City Of Georgetown
Revise as follows:
R104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any provision related
to flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2(1) without the granting of a variance to such
provisions by the board of appeals.
Refer to Title 151 Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage Prevention of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and governs the
requirements for a variance. To avoid any potential conflicts between the two ordinances this section
needs to be deleted from the building code and reference made to Chapter 15.44 of the Georgetown
Code of Ordinances.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC 2015
Chapter 1 - Section 105
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
R 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. 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.
Building:
1. One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds. playhouses and similar
uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
2. fences not-ever 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
3. 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.
4.- 2. Water tanks supported directly on grade and fully enclosed with a cover if the capacity does not
exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways.
6. 3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. 4. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
8. 6. Swings and other playground equipment.
9. 7. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372
mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm)
above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by
Section R311.4.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Unified Development Code which would regulate the location and
impervious coverage of detached accessory structures, fences, driveways, sidewalks and decks.
Therefore, a building permit would be required to verify compliance within the development code for these
types of structures.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: The cost of construction would be that of the required permits from $25-$35 per permit
application.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 112
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise and delete as follows:
BOARD OF APPEALS Building Standards Commission
R 112.1 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 board of appeals Building Standards Commission. The board of appeals Building
Standards Commission shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its
pleasure. The board City Council and Building Standards Commission shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a
duplicate copy to the building official. Any reference made in "this code" to the "Board of Appeals", shall
have meaning as the "Building Standards Commission".
R112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of
this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this
code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall have
no authority to waive requirements of this code.
R112.2.1 Determination of substantial improvement in flood hazard areas When the building official
provides a finding required in Section R105.3.1.1, the board of appeals shall determine whether the value
of the proposed work constitutes a substantial improvement. l\. substantial improvement means any
repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or improvement of a building or structure, the cost of which
equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the improvement
or repair is started. If the building or structure has sustained substantial damage, all repairs are
considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair 'Nork performed. The term does not
include:
Improvements of a building or structure required to correct existing health, sanitary or safety
code violations identified by the building official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe
living conditions; or
2. Any alteration of an historic building or structure, provided that the alteration will not preclude the
continued designation as an historic building or structure. For the purpose of this exclusion, an historic
building is:
2.1. Listed or preliminarily determined to be eligible for listing in the National Resister of Historic Places:
or
2.2. Determined by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior as contributing to the historical
significance of a registered histor-iG-4str-tGt--Gr a district preliminarily determined to qualify as an historic
district; or
2.3. Designated as historic under a state or local historic preservation program that is approved-ey-tHe
Department of Interior.
R112.2.2 Criteria for issuance of a variance for flood hazard areas. A variance shall be issued only
1. A showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size, configuration or
topography of the site render the elevation standards in Section R322 inappropriate.
2. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship by rendering
the, lot undevelopable.
3. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights. additional
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threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or
conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.
4-,. -A-determination that the variance is the minimum necessary to afford relief, considering the flood
hazard.
5. Submission to the applicant of written notice specifying the difference between the design flood
elevation and the elevation to which the building is to be built, stating that the cost of flood insurance will be
commensurate with the increased rick resulting from reduced floor elevation, and stating construction below the
design flood elevation increases risks to life and property
R112.3 Qualifications. The Building Standards shall consist of members who are qualified by experience a-
Rd training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction.
R112.4 Administration. The building official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the
board.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The Building Standards Commission is appointed by the City Council and the
qualifications are set by the City Council in the adopted By-Laws.
All variance requirements related to Flood Hazard Areas and substantial improvements are set-forth
through an adopted ordinance in Georgetown called the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance which
meets FEMA 44 CFR requirements and standards to be eligible to participate within the National Flood
Insurance Program.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC 2015
Chapter 1 - Section 113
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Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
R 113.4 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 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.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1. 08 .010 and entitled "General Penalty" of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC 2015
Chapter 24 - Section G2404 (301)
G2404 (301) (NEW)
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City Of Georgetown
Add requirement as follows:
G2404 (301.4) Gas meter locations for accessible and acceptable locations. A gas service meter
location. when required, shall be provided for the building or premises to be served as provided for in this
section. The location of the meter and connections shall be easily accessible for reading, repair and
replacement. The location. space requirements. Dimensions and type of installation shall meet the
requirements of the serving utility provider and a minimum of 3 feet shall be maintained from any
operable window in a sleeping room and from any open flame or ignition source. including electrical
panels with disconnecting means."
Reason: Gas Meters have a vent; therefore, the location is critical so that when a bedroom window is
open for example, and the venting of gas occurs, the gas will not enter the dwelling.
The location of the gas meter is also critical around an outside electrical panel, that if a gas meter is
venting and a spark occurs or gas infiltrates in or through the panel cover, an explosion does not occur.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 101
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings.
shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use
and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and
townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress
and their accessory structures.
Exceptions:
1. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the International Building Code shall
be permitted to be built as one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by
Section 419.5 of the International Building Code when constructed under the International Residential
Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall conform to Section P2904.
2. Owner occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be constructed in
accordance with the International Residential Code for One and Two family Dwellings when equippe4 with a
fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904.
Reason: Exception 2 provides certain occupancy requirements for lodging and boarding houses with five or
fewer guestrooms. Bed and Breakfast (B&B) occupancies are included. The 2015 International Building and
Fire Code have been adopted and included revised Bed and Breakfast occupancies requirements.
Reference made in the Residential Code needs to be revised to avoid potential requirements and conflicts.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 105
105.1.2 (NEW)
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City Of Georgetown
Add requirement as follows:
R105.1.2 Homestead Exemption Permit - A person who is not licensed to perform plumbing, electrical
and mechanical work may perform such work within dwelling premises, owned by the person, if the
person has filed an affidavit with the Building Official stating that the location at which the work is to be
done is the affiant's homestead, intends to occupy the structure and can show proof to that effect from
the Tax Appraisal District of Williamson County. Before beginning any work, the unlicensed person shall
obtain, from the Building Official, a homestead permit to do the work and shall pay the required permit
fees. No person who has obtained a homestead permit for a certain location within the preceding 12
months shall be issued a homestead permit at a different location. No person who has obtained a
homestead permit shall allow or cause any other person to perform such work under the permit. The
Building Official may suspend or revoke a homestead permit under which the above stated work has
been performed by anyone other than the person who obtained the permit.
Reason: Often property owners submit for permit to perform plumbing, electrical and mechanical work on
rental property that they own. The exemption allows a homeowner to perform this type of work on the
property that they own and occupy as a residence, thus prohibiting a property owner from performing
work on rental property. This type of work is strictly prohibited by State Laws such as the State Plumbing
Law. This provision has been in the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances since 2000.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC 2015
Chapter 1 - Section 110
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City Of Georgetown Revise as follows:
Section R110 – CERTICATE OF OCCUPANCY Approval for Occupancy
R110.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the
existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the
building official or duly authorized representative has issued a certificate of occupancy granted approval
therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate The granting of approval of for occupancy shall not
be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
jurisdiction. Certificates Approvals presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this
code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
Exceptions:
1. Certificates of occupancy Approval for Occupancy are is not required for work exempt from permits
under Section R105.2.
2. Accessory buildings or structures.
R110.2 Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall not be made
except as specified in Sections 3408 and 3409 of the International Building Code.
R110.3 Certificate Approvals for Occupancy issued. After the building official or duly
authorized representative inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this
code or other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety, the building official or duly
authorized representative shall issue a certificate final approval of for occupancy in the Inspections
Services permit and tracking software system which shall contain the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner or builder.
4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate approval is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the
requirements of this code.
6. The name of the building official or duly authorized representative.
7. The edition of the code under which the permanent Certificate of Occupancy approval of occupancy as
issued.
8. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided. and. whether the sprinkler system is required_
9. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
R110.3.1 Issuance of Occupancy Approval. The owner, builder or authorized representative will be
notified by the Inspection Services Permit Software system that the approval for occupancy can be
obtained from the permit software computer system.
R110.4 Temporary occupancy. The building official or duly authorized representative is authorized to
issue a temporary certificate of occupancy approval for occupancy before the completion of the entire
work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building
official or duly authorized representative shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of
occupancy approval is valid.
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R110.5 Revocation. The building official or duly authorized representative shall, in writing, suspend or
revoke an certificate of occupancy approval for occupancy issued under the provisions of this code
wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is
determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or
any of the provisions of this code.
Reason: The Inspections Services Department does not issue Certificate of Occupancy placards for
Single-Family residential structures, unless one is requested. Inspections Services have always issued a
"green tag" for final inspection and code approvals, this due to the number of residential structures
constructed each year versus the overwhelming workload on staffing.
Inspection Services now has a permit, inspection and tracking computer software system that contains
electronic files and permanent records. Upon completion of the project and at final inspection, the owner,
builder or authorized representative will be notified that an approval for occupancy can be obtained from
that computer software system.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC 2015
Chapter 3 - Section 314
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City Of Georgetown
Revise as follows:
SMOKE ALARMS
R314.3 Location. Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:
1. In each sleeping room.
2. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
3. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics but not
including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and
without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper
level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full
story below the upper level.
4. Smoke alarms shall not be installed closer than 30 inches to return or recirculating, supply air
or mechanical exhaust vents and ducted systems. A door that is located in that 30-inch area
shall be considered an opening and the 30 inch measurement shall be taken horizontally in all
directions of the return or recirculating, supply air or mechanical exhaust vents and ducted
systems.
Reason: If the smoke detector is installed to close to return, recirculated, supply air or mechanical
exhaust and duct systems, the reliability of the smoke alarm would be compromised in the event of an
emergency alarm.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IRC 2015 Chapter 4 - Section 401
401.1. 2 (NEW)
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City Of Georgetown
Add requirement as follows:
R 401.1.2 Engineering requirements for residential building foundations. All foundations shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with engineering practices and within the scope of this code.
Upon completion of the foundation construction or concrete application an engineer's certification shall be
required for inspection purposes. The certification shall contain no opinions or disclaimers and shall provide
that the foundation was inspected and meets the engineered design, live and dead loading, and
soil condition per requirements of the 2015 International Residential Building Code."
Exception: This shall not apply to accessory structures less than 200 square feet and are
considered as portable on skids.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Reason: Soil conditions vary throughout the city. Some areas contain black clay which is very expansive.
Therefore, Inspections has required that a structural engineer certify that the foundation has been
constructed in accordance with the engineered design, meets the live and dead loading requirements due
to the soil conditions of the applicable building code. The field inspectors are not engineers and this is also
in the best interest of the builder and the future owner. This has been required for a number of years here
in Georgetown and is nothing new to the builders.
As for the exception, the 200 square feet meets the exemption for accessory structures as noted in
section 105.2 for permitting. (Keep in mind that these types of structures still have to be permitted due to
planning and development requirements.) Anything over the 200 square feet threshold can carry some
additional loading.
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Reason: National Fire Protection (NFPA) 70 requirements of the 2015 International Residential
(IRC) reference the 2017National Electrical Code. We will be proposing the 2017 National Electrical
-
Code: IRC 2015
Chapter 34- 43 Part VII
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City Of Georgetown
Delete in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 34 43- Part VIII Electrical
General Requirements This Electrical Part (Chapters 34 through 43) is produced and copyrighted by
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and is based on the 2011 National Electrical Code®
(NEC) (NFPA 70 2011), copyright 2010, National Fire Protection Association. all rights reserved
Use off the Electrical Part is pursuant to license with the NFPA.
IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER CONCERNING THE NEC AND THIS ELECTRICAL PART.
This Electrical Part is a compilation of provisions extracted from the 2011 edition of the NEC. The NEC,
like all NFPA codes and standards, is developed through a consensus standards development process
approved by the American National Standards Institute. This process brings together volunteers
representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus on fire and other safety issues. While
the NFPA administers the process and establishes rules to promote fairness in the development of Consensus, it does not independently test, evaluate or verify the accuracy of any information or-the
soundness of any judgments contained in its codes and standards
The NFPA disclaims liability for any personal injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever,
whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication,
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In issuing and making the NEC and this Electrical Part available, the NFPA is not undertaking to render
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perform any duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. Anyone using these documents should
rely on his or her own independent judgment or, as appropriate, seek the advice of a competent
professional in determining the exercise of reasonable care in any given circumstances.
The NFPA has no power nor does it undertake, to police or enforce compliance with the contents of the
NEC and this Electrical Part. Nor does the NFPA list, certify, test, or inspect products, designs, or
installations for compliance with these documents. Any certification or other statement of compliance with
the requirements of these documents shall not be attributable to the NFPA and is solely the responsibility of the certifier or maker of the £statement
Code (NEC) for code adoption as the electrical code for the City of Georgetown. The 2017 NEC will
contain the most up-to-date requirements for all residential and commercial occupancy types.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter '6.03 Residential Code
Sec. 15,03.010 Residential Code Adopted.
A. The provisions of the "International Residential Code," 2015 Edition, including Appendixes A,B,C
,D,E,G,H,J,K,M,N and P, with the specific local amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby
adopted. In this Chapter, the 2015 International Residential Code shall be referred to as the
"Residential Code" and the Residential Code shall establish regulations affecting or relating to
structures, processes, premises and safeguards .
B. A copy of the Residential Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library on file at the
office of the Building Official.
Sec 15 03 020 Section 101.1 Title, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 101.1Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
10l.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two- family
Dwellings of the City of Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Sec. 15.03.030 Section 101.2 Scope, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 101.2, Scope is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-
Family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement,
replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of
detached one-and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above
grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
Exceptions:
1. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the International Building
Code shall be permitted to be built as one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses. Fire
suppression required by Section 419.5 of the International Building Code when constructed under
the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall conform to Section
P2904.
Sec 15 03 040 Section 104.101 Flood hazard areas, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 104.10, Flood hazard areas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any provision
related to flood hazard areas as established by Table R3012 (1) without the granting of a
variance to such provisions by the board of appeals.
Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage Prevention of the City of Georgetown
Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.03.0SO Section 105.1.2, Homestead Exemption Permit, added.
The Residential Code, Section 105.1.2, Homestead Exemption Permit, is hereby added to read as
follows:
105.12 Homestead Exemption Permit. A person who is not licensed to perform plumbing,
electrical and mechanical work may perform such work within dwelling premises, owned by the
person, if the person has filed an affidavit with the Building Official stating that the location at
which the work is to be performed is the affiant's homestead, intends to occupy the structure
and can show proof to that effect from the Tax Appraisal District of Williamson County . Before
beginning any work, the unlicensed person shall obtain, from the Building Official, a homestead
permit to do the work and shall pay the required permit fees. No person who has obtained and
currently holds a homestead exemption permit for a certain location shall be issued an
additional homestead exemption permit for a different location unless authorized and at the
discretion of the Building Official. No person who has obtained a homestead permit shall allow
or cause any other person to perform such work under the permit. The Building Official may
suspend or revoke a homestead permit under which the above stated work has been performed
by anyone other than the person who obtained the permit.
Sec. 1503.060 Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. 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.
Building:
1. Minor repairs to fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high. Up to 25% of the overall contiguous
length of a fence shall constitute minor repair.
2 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.
3 Water tanks supported directly on grade and fully enclosed with a cover if the capacity does
not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed
2 to 1.
4 Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
5 Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
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6 Swings and other playground equipment.
7. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches
{1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
Electrical:
I. Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
2. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefor.
3. Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same
location.
4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts
and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved
portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
Gas:
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2 Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such
equipment unsafe.
3 Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not
interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliances.
2 Portable ventilation appliances.
3 Portable cooling units.
4 Steam, hot- or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this
code.
5 Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such
equipment unsafe.
6 Portable evaporative coolers.
7 Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or
that are actuated by motors of 1horsepower (746 W) or less.
8 Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not
interconnected to a power grid.
Plumbing:
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any
concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and t 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 inspected made as provided in this code.
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.
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Sec. 15.03.070 Section 110, Approval of Occupancy, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 1 'O including subsections, Approval of Occupancy, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
110.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no
change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall
be made until the building official or duly authorized representative granted approval therefor as
provided herein. The granting of approval for occupancy shall not be construed as an approval
of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Approvals
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of
the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
Exceptions:
I. Approval for Occupancy is not required for work exempt from permits under Section RIOS.2.
2. Accessory buildings or structures.
110.2 Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall not
be made except as specified in Sections 3408and 3409 of the International Building Code.
110.3 Approvals for Occupancy issued. After the building official or duly authorized
representative inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this
code or other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety, the building official or
duly authorized representative shall issue a final approval for occupancy in the Inspections
Services permit and tracking software system which shall contain the following:
1. The building permit number.
2The address of the structure.
3 The name and address of the owner or builder.
4 A description of that portion of the structure for which the approval is issued.
5 A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance
with the requirements of this code.
6The name of the building official or duly authorized representative.
7.The edition of the code under which the permanent approval of occupancy as issued.
8 If an automatic sprinkler system is provided.
9Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
110.3.1 Issuance of Occupancy Approval, the owner, builder or authorized representative will be
notified by the Inspection Services Permit Software system that the approval for occupancy can
be obtained from the permit software computer system.
110.4 Temporary occupancy. The building official or duly authorized representative is authorized
to issue a temporary approval for occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by
the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official or
duly authorized representative shall set a time period during which the temporary approval is
valid.
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110.5 Revocation. The building official or duly authorized representative shall, in writing,
suspend or revoke an approval for occupancy issued under the provisions of this code wherever
the certificates issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where its
determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
Sec. 15.03.080 Section 112, Building Standards Commission, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 112 and its subsections, Building Standards Commission, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 112 Building Standards Commission
112.1 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 board of appeals 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 and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official. Any reference
made in "this code” to the “Board of Appeals”, shall have meaning as the "Building
Standards Commission".
112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the
true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form
of construction is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this
code.
Sec. 15.03.090 Section 113.4, Violation penalties, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 113.4, Violation penalties, is hereby added to read as follows:
1 13.4 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
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 .03.1)0 Section 314.3 Location, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 314.3, Location, is hereby amended to read as follows:
314.3 Location. Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:
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1. In each sleeping room.
2 Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
3 On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics but not
including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels
and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the
upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than
one full story below the upper level.
4 Smoke alarms shall not be installed closer than 30 inches to return or recirculating, supply air
or mechanical exhaust vents and ducted systems. A door that is located in that 30 inch area shall
be considered an opening and the 30 inch measurement shall be taken horizontally in all
directions of the return or recirculating, supply air or mechanical exhaust vents and ducted
systems.
Sec. 15.03.110 Section 401.1.2, Engineering requirements for building foundations, added.
The Residential Code, Section 401.1.2, Engineering requirements for building foundations, is hereby
added to read as follows:
401.1.2 Engineering requirements for residential building foundations. All foundations shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with engineering practices and within the scope of this
code. Upon completion of the foundation construction or concrete application an engineer's
certification shall be required for inspection purposes. The certification shall contain no opinions
or disclaimers and shall provide that the foundation was inspected and meets the engineered
design, live and dead loading, and soil condition per requirements of the 2015 International
Residential Building Code."
Exception: This shall not apply to accessory structures less than 200 square feet and are
considered not for habitation.
Sec. 15.03.120 Section G2404, Gas meter locations for accessible and acceptable locations, added.
The Residential Code, Section G2404, Gas meter locations for accessible and acceptable locations, is
hereby added to read as follows:
G2404 (301.4) Gas meter locations for accessible and acceptable locations. A gas service meter
location, when required, shall be provided for the building or premises to be served as provided
for in this section. The location of the meter and connections shall be easily accessible for
reading, repair and replacement. The location, space requirements, dimensions and type of
installation shall meet the requirements of the serving utility provider and a minimum of 3 feet
shall be maintained from any operable window in a sleeping room and from any open flame or
ignition source, including electrical panels with disconnecting means."
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Sec. 15.03.130 Part VII- Electrical, Chapters 34through 43, deleted.
The Residential Code, Part VII - Electrical, Chapters 34 through 43, are hereby deleted.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International P lumbing C ode and the
amendments. – G len Holc omb, Building O fficial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International P lumbing C ode and the
amendments. A c opy of the book will be available at the meeting for review; see below for a link to the
code book. S ee attached for amendment recommendations .
https://up.c odes /viewer/texas /ipc -2015
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Amendments for the 2015 International Plumbing Code Cover Memo
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[A] 101.1
Code: IPC -2015
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of City of
Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as "this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IPC is adopted regulations by inserting the
name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
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Chapter 1 - Section 108
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 108.4 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 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.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1.08.010 and entitled "General Penalty" of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
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Chapter 1 - Section 109
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise, add and delete as follows:
Section 109 - Means of Appeal.
[A] 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official
to the board of appeals. Building Standards Commission. An application for appeal shall be based on a
claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction
is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 20 90 days after
the notice was served.
[A] 109.1.2 Chapter 2.64. Building Standards Commission. Refer to Chapter 2.64 of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances for commission related to membership, appeals, hearings and policies
as set forth by the City Council.
[A] 109.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall consist of five members appointed by the
chief appointing authority as follows: one for 5 years, one for 4 years, one for
3 years, one for 2 years and one for 1 year. Thereafter, each new, member shall serve for 5 years or until
a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.1 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the
following professions or disciplines:
1. Registered design professional who is a registered architect; or a builder or superintendent of building
construction with at least 10 years ' experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge
of work.
2. Registered design professional with structural engineering or architectural experience.
3. Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering experience; or a
mechanical and plumbing contractor with at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of which shall have been
in responsible charge of work
4. Registered design professional with electrical engineering experience; or an electrical contractor with
at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
5. Registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience; or a fire protection
contractor with at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of
work.
[A] 109.2.2 Alternate members. The chief appointing authority shall appoint two alternate members who
shall be called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member.
Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership and shall be appointed
for 5 years or until a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.3 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman.
[A] 109.2.4 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has
any personal, professional or financial interest.
[A] 109.2.5 Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as
secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings
in the office of the chief administrative officer.
[A] 109.2.6 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by law.
[A] 109.3 Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within 10 days of the
filing of an appeal or at stated periodic meetings.
[A] 109.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the
appellant's representative,
the code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
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[A] 109.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the secretary
procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with
strict rules of evidence but shall mandate that only relevant information be received.
[A] 109.5 Postponed hearing. When five members are not present to hear an appeal, either the
appellant or the appellant's representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
[A] 109.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official by a
concurring vote of three members.
[A] 109.6.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution. Certified copies shall be
furnished to the appellant and to the code official.
[A] 109.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision
of the board.
[A] 109.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to
apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be
made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief
administrative officer.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
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Appendix F
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise section title as follows:
APPENDIX F
STRUCTURAL SAFETY
The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting
ordinance.
SECTION F101
CUTTING, NOTCHING AND BORING IN WOOD AND STEEL MEMBERS
IBI FlOl.1 Joist notching. Notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed one -fourth the joist depth. Holes bored in
joists shall not be within 2 inches (51 mm) of the top or bottom of the joist and the diameter of any such hole shall not
exceed one -third the depth of the joist. Notches in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed one sixth the depth and
shall not be located in the middle third of the span. IBI Fl01.2 Stud cutting and notching. In exterior walls and bearing partitions, any wood stud is permitted to be
cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of its width. Cutting or notching of studs to a depth not greater
than 40 percent of the width of the stud is permitted in nonbearing partitions supporting no loads other than the
weight of the partition.
IBI F10l.3 Bored holes. A hole not greater in diameter than 40 percent of the stud width is permitted to be bored in
any wood stud. Bored holes not greater than 60 percent of the widths of the stud are permitted in nonbearing partitions
or in any wall where each bored stud is doubled, provided not more than two such successive doubled studs are so
bored. In no case shall the edge of the bored hole be nearer than 0.625 inch (15.9 mm) to the edge of the stud. Bored
holes shall not be located at the same section of stud as a cut or notch. IBl F101.4 Cutting, notching and boring holes in structural
steel framing. The cutting, notching and boring of holes in structural steel framing members shall be as prescribed
by the registered design professional.
IBI F1015 Cutting, notching and boring holes in cold-formed
steel framing. Flanges and lips of load-bearing cold -formed steel framing members shall not be cut or notched.
Holes in webs of load-bearing cold-formed steel framing members shall be permitted along the centerline of the web
of the framing member and shall not exceed the dimensional limitations, penetration spacing, or minimum hole edge
distance as prescribed by the registered design professional. Cutting, notching and boring holes of steel floor /roof
decking shall be as prescribed by the registered design professional.
IBI F10l.6 Cutting, notching and boring holes in nonstructural
cold-formed steel wall framing. Flanges and lips of nonstructural cold-forme d steel wall studs shall not be cut
or notched. Holes in webs of nonstructural cold-formed steel wall studs shall be permitted along the centerline of the
web of the framing member, shall not exceed 1 1 h inches (38 mm) in width or 4 inches (102 mm) in length, and the
holes shall not be spaced less than 24 inches (610 mm) center to center from another hole or less than 10 inches (254
mm) from the bearing end.
Reason: This is simply a title change to the section. The text contained requirements for steel members,
however the title did not. This will provide clarification to the intended users. This is a revision requested
by the Building Standards Commission.
Cost Impact: There is no cost associated with this revision.
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[A] 106.1.2
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
·
Add text as follows:
[Al 106.1.2 - Licensed master plumbers. Every master plumber doing business in the City of
Georgetown, Texas shall deliver a current, unexpired copy of the required State of Texas Master
Plumbers license and a copy of current liability insurance for filing and record prior to the
issuance of a plumbing permit
Reason: To ensure that permits are issued to those individuals that currently hold a license as issued by
the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and can implement and follow the applications of the
adopted plumbing code.
Cost Impact: There is no cost associated with this revision.
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306.1.2
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Add text as follows:
306.1.2 Street openings. -
A. All repairs and plans of proposed work shall be reviewed and inspected by the City of
Georgetown Transportation Services Department.
B. All openings made in the public streets or alleys to install plumbing must be made
as carefully as possible and all materials excavated from the trenches shall be
removed or placed where the least inconvenience to the public will be caused.
C. All openings must be replaced in precisely the same condition as before the
excavation started and all rubbish and materials must be removed at once, leaving the
street 9f and sidewalks clean and in perfect repair.
D. All openings shall be marked with sufficient barriers. Flares or red lamps shall be
maintained around the opening at night and all other precautions shall be taken by the
plumber or excavator to protect the public from damage to person or property.
Reason: To ensure that the public is protected from hazards in the rights-of -way and that the integrity of
the rights-of -ways or maintained.
Cost Impact: There is no cost associated with this revision.
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 15.12 Plumbing Code
Sec. 15.12 .010 Plumbing Code Adopted
A. The provisions of the "Int ernationa l Plumbing Code," 2015 Edition, with the specific local
amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this Chapter, the 2015 International
Plumbing Code shall be referred to as the "Plumbing Code" and the Plumbing Code shall
establish regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards.
B. A copy of the Plumbing Code sha ll be placed at the Georgetown Public Library on file at the office
of the Plumbing Official.
Sec. 15.12.020 Section 101.1, Title, amended
The Plumbing Code, Section 101.1Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
IOI.I Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Georgetown,
Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Sec. 15.12 .030 Subsection 106.1.2, Licensed master plumbers, added.
The Plumbing Code, Subsection 106.1.2, Licensed master plumbers, is hereby added to read as follows:
106.1.2 - Licensed master plumbers. Every master plumber doing business in the City of Georgetown,
Texas shall deliver a current, unexpired copy of the required State of Texas Master Plumbers
license and a copy of current liability insurance for filing and record prior to the issuance of a
plumbing permit.
Sec. 15.12 .040 Section 108.4 Violation penalties, amended.
The Plumbing Code, Section 108.4, Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.4 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 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
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Sec. 15.12.050 Section 109, Means of Appeal, amended.
The Plumbing Code, Section 109, Means of Appeal, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109 - Means of Appeal.
109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code
official to the Building Standards Commission. An application for appeal shall be based on a
claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or
better form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from
the code official within 90 days after the notice was served.
109.1.2 Chapter 2.64. Building Standards Commission. Refer to Chapter 2.64 of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances for commission related to membership, appeals, hearings and
policies as set forth by the City Council.
Sec. 15.12.060 Section 306.1.2, Street openings, added.
The Plumbing Code, Section 306.1.2, Street openings, is hereby added to read as follows:
306.1.2 Street openings. -
A All repairs and plans of proposed work shall be reviewed and inspected by the City of
Georgetown Transportation Services Department.
B. All openings made in the public streets or alleys to install plumbing must be made as carefully as
possible and all materials excavated from the trenches shall be removed or placed where the least
inconvenience to the public will be caused.
C. All openings must be replaced in precisely the same condition as before the excavation
started and all rubbish and materials must be removed at once, leaving the street and
sidewalks clean and in perfect repair.
D. All openings shall be marked with sufficient barriers. Flares or red lamps shall be maintained
around the opening at night and all other precautions shall be taken by the plumber or excavator
to protect the public from damage to person or property.
Sec. 15.12.070 Section F101, Cutting, Notching and Boring in Wood and Steel members
The Plumbing Code, Appendix F Section F101, Cutting, Notching and Boring in Wood and Steel members
is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION F101
CUTTING, NOTCHING AND BORING IN WOOD AND STEEL MEMBERS
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[BJ F101.1 Joist notching. Notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed one-fourth the joist
depth. Holes bored in joists shall not be within 2 inches (51 mm) of the top or bottom of the
joist and the diameter of any such hole shall not exceed one-third the depth of the joist.
Notches in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed one sixth the depth and shall not be
located in the middle third of the span.
[BJ F101.2 Stud cutting and notching. In exterior walls and bearing partitions, a wood stud is
permitted to be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of its width. Cutting or
notching of studs to a depth not greater than 40 percent of the width of the stud is permitted in
nonbearing partitions supporting no loads other than the weight of the partition.
[BJ F101.3 Bored holes. A hole not greater in diameter than 40 percent of the stud width is
permitted to be bored in any wood stud. Bored holes not greater than 60 percent of the widths of
the stud are permitted in nonbearing partitions or in any wall where each bored stud is doubled,
provided not more than two such successive doubled studs are so bored. In no case shall the edge
of the bored hole be nearer than 0.625 inch (15.9 mm) to the edge of the stud. Bored holes shall
not be located at the same section of stud as a cut or notch.
[BJ F101.4 Cutting, notching and boring holes in structural
steel framing. The cutting, notching and boring of holes in structural steel framing members shall
be as prescribed by the registered design professional.
[BJ F101.S Cutting, notching and boring holes in cold-formed
steel framing. Flanges and lips of load-bearing cold-formed steel framing members shall not be
cut or notched. Holes in webs of load-bearing cold-formed steel framing members shall be
permitted along the centerline of the web of the framing member and shall not exceed the
dimensional limitations, penetration spacing or minimum hole edge distance as prescribed by the
registered design professional. Cutting, notching and boring holes of steel floor/roof decking shall
be as prescribed by the registered design professional.
[BJ F101.6 Cutting, notching and boring holes in nonstructural
cold-formed steel wall framing. Flanges and lips of nonstructural cold-formed steel wall studs
shall not be cut or notched. Holes in webs of nonstructural cold-formed steel wall studs shall be
permitted along the centerline of the web of the framing member, shall not exceed 1'V2 inches
{38 mm) in width or 4 inches (102 mm) in length, and the holes shall not be spaced less than 24
inches {610 mm) center to center from another hole or less than 10 inches {254 mm) from the
bearing end
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International Mechanic al C ode and the
amendments.- G len Holcomb, Building O ffic ial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International Mechanic al C ode and the
amendments. A copy of the book will be available at the meeting for review; s ee below for a link to the
code book. S ee attached for amendment recommendations .
https://up.c odes /viewer/texas /imc -2015
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Amendments for the 2015 International Mechanical Code Cover Memo
Page 79 of 134
Code: IMC-2015
[A] 101.1
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown,
Tx
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Mechanical Code of City
of Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as "this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IMC is adopted regulations by inserting
the name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Page 80 of 134
Code: IMC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 108
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, Tx.
Revise as follows:
[A] 108.4 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 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.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1.08.010 and entitled "General Penalty" of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
..,_ Page 81 of 134
Code: IMC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 109
Proponent: Glen Holcomb, Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete and revise as follows:
Section 109 - Means of Appeal.
[A] 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official
to the board of appeals. Building Standards Commission. An application for appeal shall be based on a
claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction
is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 20 90 days after
the notice was served.
[A] 109.1.2 Chapter 2.64. Building Standards Commission. Refer to Chapter 2.64 of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances for commission related to membership, appeals, hearings and policies
as set forth by the City Council.
[A] 109.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall consist of five members appointed by the
chief appointing authority as follows: one for 5 years, one for 4 years, one for
3 years, one for 2 years and one for 1 year. Thereafter, each new member shall serve for 5 years or until
a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.1 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the
following professions or disciplines:
1. Registered design professional who is a registered architect; or a builder or superintendent of building
construction with at least 10 years' experience 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge
of work.
2. Registered design professional with structural engineering or architectural experience.
3. Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering experience; or a
mechanical and plumbing contractor with at least 10 years' experience 5 years of which shall have been
in responsible charge o, f work.
4. Registered design professional with electrical engineering experience; or an electrical contractor with
at least 10 years ' experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
5. Registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience; or a fire protection
contractor with at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of
work
[A] 109.2.2 Alternate members. The chief appointing authority shall appoint two alternate members who
shall be called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member.
Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership and shall be
appointed for 5 years or until a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.3 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman.
[A] 109.2.4 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has
any personal, professional or financial interest.
[A] 109.2.5 Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as
secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings
in the office of the chief administrative officer.
[A] 109.2.6 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by law.
[A] 109.3 Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within 10 days of the filing
of an appeal or a t stated periodic meetings.
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[ft.] 109.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the
appellant's representative,
the code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
[ft.] 109.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the secretary
procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with
strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that only relevant information be received
[ft.] 109.S Postponed hearing. When five members are not present to hear an appeal, either the
appellant or the appellant's representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
[ft.] 10 9.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official by a
concurring vote of three members.
[ft.] 109.6.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution. Certified copies shall be
furnished to the appellant and to the code official.
[ft.] 109.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision
of the board.
[A] 109.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to
apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be
made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief
administrative officer.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 15.08 Mechanical Code
Sec. 15.08.010 Mechanical Code Adopted
A. The provisions of the "International Mechanical Code," 2015 Edition, with the specific local
amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this Chapter, the 2015 International
Mechanical Code shall be referred to as the "Mechanical Code" and the Mechanical Code shall
establish regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards.
B. A copy of the Mechanical Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library on file at the office
of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.08.020 Section 101.1, Title, amended
The Mechanical Code, Section 101.1 Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Georgetown,
Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code" or this Code.
Sec. 15.08.030 Section 108.4, Violation penalties, amended.
The Mechanical Code, Section 108.4, Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 108.4 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 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. 15.08.040 Section 109, Means of appeal, amended.
The Mechanical Code, Section 109, Means of appeal, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code
official to the Building Standards Commission. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that
the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted,
the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is
proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 90 days after
the notice was served.
[A] 109.1.2 Chapter 2.64. Building Standards Commission. Refer to Chapter 2.64 of the City of Georgetown Code
of Ordinances for commission related to membership, appeals, hearings and policies as set forth by the City
Council.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International F uel G as C ode and the
amendments. – G len Holc omb, Building O fficial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International F uel G as C ode and the
amendments. A c opy of the book will be available at the meeting for review; see below for a link to the
code book. S ee attached for amendment recommendations .
https://up.c odes /viewer/texas /ifgc-2015
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Code: IFGC- 2015
[A] 101.1
Proponent: Glen Holcomb Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Fuel Gas Code of City of Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as "this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IFGC is adopted regulations by inserting
the name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IFGC- 2015
Chapter 1 - Section 108
Proponent: Glen Holcomb Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 108.4 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 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.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1.08.010 and entitled "General Penalty" of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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Code: IFGC-2015
Chapter 1 - Section 109
Proponent: Glen Holcomb Building Official, Inspection Services - representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete and revise as follows:
Section 109 - Means of Appeal.
[A] 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official
to the board of appeals. Building Standards Commission. An application for appeal shall be based on a
claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction
is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 2-G 90 days after
the notice was served.
[A] 109.1.2 Chapter 2.64. Building Standards Commission. Refer to Chapter 2.64 of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances for commission related to membership. appeals. hearings and policies
as set forth by the City Council.
[A] 109.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall consist of five members appointed by the
chief appointing authority as follows: one for 5 years, one for 4 years, one for
3 years, one for 2 years and one for 1 year. Thereafter, each new member shall serve for 5 years or until
a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.1 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the
following professions or disciplines:
1. Registered design professional who is a registered architect; or a builder or superintendent of building
construction with at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of 1which shall have been in responsible charge
of work.
2. Registered design professional with structural engineering or architectural experience.
3. Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering experience; or a
mechanical and plumbing contractor with at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of which shall have been
in responsible charge of work.
4. Registered design professional with electrical engineering experience; or an electrical contractor with
at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
5. Registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience; or a fire protection
contractor with at least 10 years' experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of
[A] 109.2.2 Alternate members. The chief appointing authority shall appoint two alternate members who
shall be called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member.
Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership and shall be
appointed for 5 years or until a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.3 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman.
[A] 109.2.4 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has
any personal, professional or financial interest.
[A] 109.2.S Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as
secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings
in the office of the chief administrative officer.
[A] 109.2.6 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by law.
[A] 109.3 Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within 10 days of the
filing of an appeal or at stated periodic meetings.
[A] 109.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the
appellant’s representative.
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the code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
[A] 109.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the secretary
procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with
strict rules of evidence but shall mandate that only relevant information be received.
[A] 109.5 Postponed hearing. W hen five members are not present to hear an appeal, either the
appellant or the appellant's representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
[A] 109.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official by a
concurring vote of three members.
[A] 109.6.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution. Certified copies shall be
furnished to the appellant and to the code official.
[A] 109.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision
of the board.
[A] 109.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to
apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be
made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief
administrative officer.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 15.20 Fuel Gas
Code
Sec. 15.20.010 Fuel Gas Code Adopted
A. The provisions of the "International Fuel Gas Code," 2015 Edition, wi th the specific local
amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this Chapter, the 2015 International
Fuel Gas Code shall be referred to as the "Fuel Gas Code" and the Fuel Gas Code shall establish
regulations affecting or relating to structures , processes, premises and safeguards.
B. A copy of the Fuel Gas Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library on file at the office of
the Building Official.
Sec. 15.20.020 Section 101.1, Title, amended
The Fuel Gas Code, Section 101.1Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Fuel Gas Code of the City of
Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Sec. 15.20.030 Section 108.4 Violation penalties, amended.
The Fuel Gas Code, Section 108.4, Violation penalties, is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.4 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 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. 15.20.040 Section 109, Means of Appeal, amended
The Fuel Gas Code, Section 109, Means of Appeal, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109 - Means of Appeal.
[A] 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of
the code official to the Building Standards Commission. An application for appeal shall be
based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder
have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an
equally good or
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better form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from
the code official within 90 days after the notice was served.
[A] 109.1.2 Chapter 2.64. Building Standards Commission. Refer to Chapter 2.64 of the City of
Georgetown Code of Ordinances for commission related to membership, appeals, hearings and
policies as set forth by the City Council.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
Consideration and possible recommendation to adopt the 2017 National Electrical C ode and the amendments.
– G len H olcomb, B uilding O fficial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2017 National Elec tric al C ode and the
amendments. A copy of the book will be available at the meeting for review. S ee attached for amendment
recommendations .
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
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2017 National Electrical Code Amendments Cover Memo
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
February 20, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International F ire C ode and the
amendments. – Jas on F ryer, Lieutenant, F ire & Life S afety.
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation to adopt the 2015 International F ire C ode and the
amendments. A copy of the book will be available at the meeting for review. S ee attached for amendment
recommendations .
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2015 Fire Code Amendments Simple and Version
Revise Subsection 102 as follows:
[A] 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those
that are listed in Chapter 80 (AS AMENDED), and such codes and standards shall be considered to be part of
the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in
Sections 102.7.1 and 102.7.2
Revise Subsection [A] 111.2 as follows
[A] 111.2 ISSUANCE. A STOP WORK ORDERS. WHENEVER ANY WORK OR CONSTRUCTION IS
BEING DONE CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS TO THIS FIRE CODE OR WITHOUT ANY
PERMIT OR APPROVAL BY THE FIRE CODE, FIRE CODE OFFICAL, OR THE FIRE CODE
OFFICAL’S DESIGNEE MAY ORDER THE WORK OR CONSTRUCTION STOPPED BY NOTICE IN
WRITING SERVED ON ANY PERSON(S) ENGAGED IN PERFORMING OR CAUSING SUCH WORK
TO BE PERFORMED. WHENEVER WORK OR CONSTRUCTION IS STOPPED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THIS SECTION 4, A WRITTEN NOTICE TO STOP WORK ISSUED AND SHALL BE POSTED
ON THE PROPERTY IN A MANNER REASONABLY VISIBLE TO ANY PERSON THAT
PERFORMS ANY WORK ON THE PROPERTY. ALL PERSONS SHALL THEN CEASE ALL WORK
OR CONSTRUCTION ON THE PROPERTY UNTIL AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED BY THE FIRE
CODE OFFICIAL. ANY PERSON FAILING TO COMPLY WITH A NOTICE TO STOP WORK, OR
REMOVING ANY NOTICE TO STOP WORK FROM ANY PREMISES WITHOUT PERMISSION OF
THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR.
REMOVE REVISED DEFINITION OF SMOKE ALARM (was dual sensor)
REVISE THE ENTIRE SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE
OUTDOOR FIREPLACE AS FOLLOWS
307.1 GENERAL. A PERSON SHALL NOT KINDLE OR MAINTAIN OR AUTHORIZE TO BE KINDLED
OR MAINTAINED ANY OPEN BURNING UNLESS CONDUCTED AND APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE SECTIONS BELOW.
307.1.1 PROHIBITED OPEN BURNING. OPEN BURNING SHALL BE PROHIBITED WHEN
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS OR LOCAL CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE SUCH FIRES HAZARDOUS.
307.1.2 AUTHORIZATION. WHERE REQUIRED BY STATE OR LOCAL LAW OR REGULATIONS,
OPEN BURNING SHALL ONLY BE PERMITTED WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE LOCAL
AUTHORITY (GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT) AND TEXAS COMMISSION ON
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROVIDED THAT ALL CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE
AUTHORIZATION ARE FOLLOWED. PERSONS WHO ARE ISSUED AN OPERATIONAL PERMIT
MAY HAVE THE PERMIT REVOKED IN THE CASE OF NOT ADHERING TO THE GUIDELINES FOR
A PERIOD OF UP TO 24 MONTHS.
307.1.3 EXTINGUISHMENT AUTHORITY. WHERE OPEN BURNING CREATES OR ADDS TO A
HAZARDOUS SITUATION, OR A REQUIRED PERMIT FOR OPEN BURNING HAS NOT BEEN
OBTAINED, THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL IS AUTHORIZED TO ORDER THE EXTINGUISHMENT OF
THE OPEN BURNING OPERATION.
307.1.4 PERMIT REQUIRED. AN OPERATIONAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE KINDLING OR
MAINTAINING INSTRUCTIONS AND STIPULATIONS OF THE PERMIT SHALL BE ADHERED TO.
PERMITS, SHALL ONLY BE PRESENTED BY AND PERMITS ISSUED TO THE OWNER OF THE
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LAND UPON WHICH THE FIRE IS TO BE KINDLED. COMMERCIAL BURN PERMITS WILL BE
ISSUED TO THE NAME OF THE COMPANY THAT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE. THE PERMIT SHALL
BE KEPT ON SITE AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR VIEW UPON REQUEST AT ALL TIMES WHEN
BURNING. A PERMIT SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN FIRE
MARSHAL’S OFFICE AT WWW.GEORGETOWNFD.ORG PRIOR TO KINDLING A FIRE FOR THE
FOLLOWING:
1. CONTROLLED BURN. A CONTROLLED BURN IS AN OPEN FIRE USED FOR THE BURNING OF
UNWANTED VEGETATION, FALLEN LIMBS, AND LEAVES FROM THE SAME PROPERTY AND
REQUIRES AN OPERATIONAL BURN PERMIT.
OPERATIONAL BURN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (RESIDENTIAL $25, VALID FOR 365 DAYS)
2. BONFIRE. A BONFIRE IS DEFINED AS AN OUTDOOR FIRE UTILIZED FOR CEREMONIAL
PURPOSES AND REQUIRES A BONFIRE PERMIT. A BONFIRE SHALL NOT BE CONDUCTED
WITHIN 100 FEET OF A STRUCTURE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. CONDITIONS WHICH
COULD CAUSE A FIRE TO SPREAD WITHIN 100 FEET OF A STRUCTURE SHALL BE ELIMINATED
PRIOR TO IGNITION. THE FUEL LOAD OF A BONFIRE SHALL NOT EXCEED 10’ X 10’ IN SIZE.
A BONFIRE PERMIT ($50) IS REQUIRED AND IS ONLY VALID PER EVENT
3. PRESCRIBED BURN PERMIT. A PRESCRIBED BURN IS DEFINED AS A FIRE USED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE IMPACT OF A WILDLIFE FIRE, CROP MANAGEMENT, GENERAL
LAND CLEARING, AND PREVENTION OF AND CONTROL OF DISEASED PESTS/ANIMALS. A
PRESCRIBED FIRE IS ALLOWED WITHIN THE COUNTY OF GEORGETOWN’S FIRE DISTRICT
WITH ISSUANCE OF A PRESCRIBED BURN PERMIT.
A PRESCRIBED FIRE PERMIT ($100) IS VALID 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE
4. COMMERCIAL BURN PERMIT. A COMMERCIAL BURN IS GENERALLY ACCOMPLISHED BY
GENERAL CONTRACTORS IN A COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION USING AN AIR
CURTAIN INCINERATOR (ACI): AN INCINERATOR THAT OPERATES BY FORCEFULLY
PROJECTING A CURTAIN OF AIR ACROSS AN OPEN CHAMBER OR PIT IN WHICH COMBUSTION
OCCURS. INCINERATORS OF THIS TYPE MAY BE CONSTRUCTED ABOVE OR BELOW GROUND
AND WITH OR WITHOUT REFRACTORY WALLS OR FLOOR. AN AIR TRENCH OR BURN BOX
OPERATION THAT PROMOTES EFFICIENT BURNING, PRODUCING LESS SMOKE AND LESS FIRE
EMBERS.
A COMMERCIAL BURN PERMIT ($100) REQUIRES A SITE APPROVAL BY THE GEORGETOWN
FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE AND IS VALID 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE
307.2 OPEN BURNING NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT. THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF OUTDOOR
FIRES DO NOT REQUIRE BURN PERMITS:
1. COOKING FIRES. A COOKING FIRE IS DEFINED AS AN OUTDOOR FIRE WHERE FUEL (WOOD,
CHARCOAL, NATURAL GAS OR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) IS USED IN PREPARATION OF
FOOD PRIOR TO CONSUMPTION. FUEL BEING BURNED IS CONTAINED IN A BARBEQUE GRILL,
BARBEQUE PIT, FIRE RING OR SIMILAR CONTAINER. THE PROCESS OF BURNING WOOD TO
CREATE COAL WILL BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS. COOKING FIRES
ARE ALLOWED IN THE CITY LIMITS OF GEORGETOWN AND GEORGETOWN’S FIRE RESPONSE
DISTRICT WITHOUT AN OPERATIONAL PERMIT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT/FIRE
MARSHAL’S OFFICE.
RULES FOR COOKING FIRES:
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CHARCOAL BURNERS AND OTHER OPEN-FLAME COOKING DEVICES SHALL NOT BE
OPERATED ON COMBUSTIBLE BALCONIES OF ANY MULTI-FAMILY STRUCTURE (APARTMENT
COMPLEX) NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
CHARCOAL BURNERS AND OTHER OPEN-FLAME COOKING DEVICES SHALL NOT BE
OPERATED WITHIN 10 FEET OF COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION; THIS INCLUDES BALCONIES
AND PATIOS FOR ANY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED NOT TO OPERATE CHARCOAL BURNERS AND OPEN-FLAME
COOKING DEVICES WITHIN 10 FEET OF COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURES AT SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTS.
2. PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIRE PLACE. A PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIRE PLACE IS DEFINED AS A
PORTABLE, OUTDOOR, SOLID-FUEL-BURNING FIREPLACE THAT MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF
STEEL, CONCRETE, CLAY, OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. A PORTABLE OUTDOOR
FIREPLACE MAY BE OPEN IN DESIGN OR MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A SMALL HEARTH OPENING
AND A SHORT CHIMNEY OR CHIMNEY OPENING IN THE TOP. COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
EXAM PLES INCLUDE CHIMINEAS, OUTDOOR FIREPLACES AND OUTDOOR FIRE PITS.
RULES FOR PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIRES:
PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES SHALL BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND SHALL NOT BE OPERATED WITHIN 15 FEET OF A
STRUCTURE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
3. RECREATIONAL FIRES. A RECREATIONAL FIRE IS DEFINED AS AN OUTDOOR FIRE BURNING
MATERIALS OTHER THAN RUBBISH WHERE THE FUEL BEING BURNED IS NOT CONTAINED IN
AN INCINERATOR, OUTDOOR FIREPLACE, PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE, BARBEQUE
GRILL OR BARBEQUE PIT AND HAS A FUEL AREA OF 3 FEET OR LESS IN DIAMETER AND 2
FEET OR LESS IN HEIGHT FOR PLEASURE, RELIGIOUS, CEREMONIAL, COOKING WARMTH OR
SIMILAR PURPOSE. EXAMPLES OF THIS ARE TRADITIONAL CAMPFIRE RINGS OR FIRE PITS
WITH FUEL DIMENSIONS STATED ABOVE. RECREATIONAL FIRES ARE ALLOWED WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS OF GEORGETOWN AND GEORGETOWN’S FIRE RESPONSE DISTRICT.
NOTE: FUEL, FOR A RECREATIONAL FIRE, WILL NOT INCLUDE RUBBISH, CONSTRUCTION
WASTE, TREATED LUMBER, TIRES, ELECTRICAL WIRING, LEAD FLASHING, CARPET, HEAVY
OILS, PLASTICS, CHEMICAL WASTE OR OTHER SYNTHETIC MATERIALS.
RULES FOR RECREATIONAL FIRES:
RECREATIONAL FIRES SHALL NOT BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 25 FEET OF A STRUCTURE OR
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE TO SPREAD WITHIN 25 FEET OF A STRUCTURE
SHALL BE ELIMINATED PRIOR TO IGNITION.
307.3 ATTENDANCE. A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH A MINIMUM 4-A RATING OR OTHER
APPROVED ON SITE FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS DIRT, SAND, WATER
BARREL, GARDEN HOSE, DOZER, OR WATER TRUCK SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE
UTILIZATION. BURNING SHALL BE COMMENCED AND CONDUCTED ONLY WHEN WIND
DIRECTION AND OTHER METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS ARE SUCH THAT SMOKE AND OTHER
POLLUTANTS WILL NOT CAUSE ADVERSE EFFECTS TO ANY PUBLIC ROAD, LANDING STRIP,
NAVIGABLE WATER, OR OFF SITE STRUCTURE. OPEN BURNING ADVERSELY EFFECTING
PUBLIC HEALTH WILL BE EXTINGUISHED. BURNING SHALL NOT BE COMMENCED WHEN
SURFACE WIND SPEED IS PREDICTED TO BE LESS THAN SIX MILES PER HOUR (MPH) OR
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GREATER THAN 23 (MPH) DURING THE BURN PERIOD. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BONFIRES,
COOKING FIRES, RECREATIONAL FIRES, AND PORTABLE FIREPLACE FIRES, PERMITTED
FIRES SHALL NOT BE IGNITED PRIOR TO SUNRISE AND SHALL BE EXTINGUISHED PRIOR TO
SUNSET. ALL TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTALLY QUALITY (TCEQ) RULES WILL
APPLY FOR PRESCRIBED BURNING.
REVISE SECTION 503.2.1 AS FOLLOWS:
503.2.1 DIMENSION. NO BUILDING OF ANY TYPE CONSTRUCTION FOR OCCUPANCY SHALL BE
CONSTRUCTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ANY PART OF THE STRUCTURE IS MORE THAN 150
FEET FROM A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SUCH STRUCTURE
MAY BE ERECTED AT A GREATER DISTANCE IF THE OWNER DESIGNATES, CONSTRUCTS AND
MAINTAINS A FIRE LANE HAVING A MINIMUM UNOBSTRUCTED WIDTH OF 20 FEET AND A
MINIMUM HEIGHT CLEARANCE OF 14 FEET TERMINATING WITHIN 150 FEET OF THE FURTHEST
SET POINT OF SUCH STRUCTURE.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.2.2.1
503.2.2.1 THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL IS AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH FIRE LANES DURING ANY
FIRE, AND TO EXCLUDE ALL PERSONS OTHER THAN THOSE AUTHORIZED TO ASSIST IN
EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE FROM WITHIN SUCH LANES.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.2.2.2
503.2.2.2 THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL IS AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH SUCH OTHER FIRE LANES
AS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE SAFE AND ADEQUATE MOVEMENT OF FIRE TRUCKS AND
APPARATUS.
REVISE SECTION 503.2.3 AS FOLLOWS:
503.2.3 Surfaces Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all- weather driving
capabilities. ALL FIRE LANES MUST BE MAINTAINED AND KEPT IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR
AT ALL TIMES BY THE OWNER, MANAGER OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE PREMISES AND
THE CITY BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.2.2.4
503.2.2.4 FIRE LANES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED TO PROHIBIT PARKING WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE
DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE TO ANY FIRE STATION AND ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET OPPOSITE
OF THE ENTRANCE TO ANY FIRE STATION WITHIN 75 FEET OF SAID ENTRANCE
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.2.2.5
503.2.2.5 IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY OWNER, MANAGER OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF
ANY PREMISES TO ABANDON OR CLOSE SUCH FIRE LANE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.2.2.6
503.2.2.6 MODIFICATIONS. THE FIRE CHIEF FIRE CODE OFFICIAL SHALL HAVE POWER TO
MODIFY ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION UPON APPLICATION IN WRITING BY TO
THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, OR HIS DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT, WHEN THERE ARE
PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES IN APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; PROVIDED,
THAT THE SPIRIT OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE OBSERVED, PUBLIC SAFETY SECURED, AND
SUBSTANTIAL JUSTICE DONE. THE PARTICULARS OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS WHEN GRANTED
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OR ALLOWED AND THE DECISION OF THE FIRE CHIEF FIRE CODE OFFICIAL THEREON SHALL
BE ENTERED UPON THE RECORDS OF THE DIVISION AND A SIGNED COPY SHALL BE
FURNISHED TO THE APPLICANT.
Revise Section 503.2.4 as Follows
503.2.4 Turning Radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be
determined by the fire code official, WHICH IS 25’ INSIDE AND 50’ OUTSIDE.
REVISE SECTION 503.3 AS FOLLOWS
503.3 MARKING. WHERE REQUIRED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL, APPROVED SIGNS OR
OTHER APPROVED NOTICES OR MARKINGS THAT INCLUDE THE WORDS NO PARKING FIRE
LANE TOW AWAY ZONE SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS TO
IDENTIFY SUCH ROADS OR PROHIBIT THE OBSTRUCTION THEREOF. THE MEANS BY WHICH
FIRE LANES ARE DESIGNATED SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND LEGIBLE CONDITION
AT ALL TIMES AND BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED WHEN NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VISIBILITY.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.3.1
503.3.1 RESPONSIBLY. THE OWNER, MANAGER OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANY BUILDING OR
PROPERTY TO WHICH FIRE LANES HAVE BEEN APPROVED OR REQUIRED BY THE FIRE CODE
OFFICIAL SHALL MARK AND MAINTAIN SAID FIRE LANES.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.3.2
503.3.2 DETAILS OF FIRE LANE MARKING.
(1) ALL CURBS AND CURB ENDS SHALL BE PAINTED RED WITH FOUR-INCH WHITE LETTERING
STATING “FIRE LANE—TOW AWAY ZONE”. THE WORDS “FIRE LANE” BY THEMSELVES ARE
NOT ACCEPTABLE. WORDING MAY NOT BE SPACED MORE THAN 30 FEET APART.
(2) IN AREAS WHERE FIRE LANES ARE REQUIRED BUT NO CONTINUOUS CURB IS AVAILABLE,
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS SHALL BE USED, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CURB
MARKINGS, TO INDICATE THAT THE FIRE LANE IS CONTINUOUS:
OPTION NO. 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 [DS1]- TOW
AWAY ZONE". THE WORDS "FIRE LANE" BY THEMSELVES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. SIGN
SHALL BE MOUNTED CONSPICUOUSLY ALONG THE EDGE OF THE FIRE LANE. SIGN MUST BE
SPACED NO MORE THAN 30 FEET APART AT A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF TO [DS2]7 FEET ABOVE
FINISHED GRADE.
OPTION NO. 2: FROM THE POINT THE FIRE LANE BEGINS TO THE POINT THE FIRE LANE
ENDS, INCLUDING BEHIND ALL PARKING SPACES WHICH ADJOIN A FIRE LANE, SHALL BE
MARKED WITH ONE CONTINUOUS SIX TO EIGHT-INCH RED STRIPE PAINTED ON THE DRIVE
SURFACE BEHIND THE PARKING SPACES. ALL CURBING ADJOINING A FIRE LANE MUST BE
PAINTED RED.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.3.3
503.3.3 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:
(I.) 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
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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.
(II) 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.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.3.4
503.3.4 IN AREAS WHERE TEMPORARY FIRE LANES ARE REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS,
THE FOLLOWING METHOD SHALL BE USED:
(a.) A SIGN 12-INCHES WIDE AND 18-INCHES IN HEIGHT WITH RED LETTERING ON A
WHITE BACKGROUND AND BORDER IN RED STATING "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE -
TOW AWAY ZONE". THE WORDS "FIRE LANE" BY THEMSELVES ARE NOT
ACCEPTABLE. SIGN SHALL BE MOUNTED CONSPICUOUSLY ALONG THE EDGE OF
THE FIRE LANE WITHOUT IMPEDING SIDEWALKS AND SPACED EVERY 60-65 FEET
APART AT A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 7[CS3] FEET ABOVE FINISHED GRADE.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.3.5
503.3.5 UNLAWFUL. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO ATTEMPT OR IN FACT ALTER,
DESTROY, DEFACE, INJURE, KNOCK DOWN OR REMOVE ANY SIGN DESIGNATING A FIRE LANE
OR TOW-AWAY ZONE ERECTED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS CODE, OR TO DEFACE A CURB
MARKING IN ANY WAY.
REVISE ENTIRE SECTION 503.4 AS FOLLOWS
503.4 OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY
PERSON TO PARK, PLACE, ALLOW, PERMIT OR CAUSE TO BE PARKED, PLACED, OR REMAIN
UNATTENDED, ANY VEHICLE OR SIMILAR OBSTRUCTION WITHIN OR UPON AN AREA
DESIGNATED AS FIRE LANE AND MARKED BY AN APPROPRIATE SIGN OR CURB MARKING.
ANY VEHICLE OR SIMILAR OBSTRUCTION FOUND PARKED OR UNOCCUPIED WITHIN AN AREA
DESIGNATED AS A FIRE LANE AS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION IS DECLARED A NUISANCE
AND MAY BE TOWED WITHOUT NOTICE. ANY SUCH VEHICLE OR SIMILAR OBSTRUCTION
PARKED OR UNOCCUPIED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO OBSTRUCT IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY
SUCH FIRE LANE SHALL BE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE THAT THE REGISTERED OWNER
UNLAWFULLY PARKED, PLACE, OR PERMITTED TO BE PARKED OR PLACED SUCH
OBSTRUCTION WITHIN A FIRE LANE. THE RECORDS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
OR THE COUNTY HIGHWAY LICENSE DEPARTMENT SHOWING THE NAME OF THE PERSON TO
WHOM THE HIGHWAY LICENSE OR BOAT OR TRAILER LICENSE IS ISSUED SHALL CONSTITUTE
PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP BY THE NAMED PERSONS.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.7
503.7 PLAN REVIEW. THE FIRE CHIEF FIRE CODE OFFICIAL SHALL APPROVE OR DENY ALL
DESIGNATED FIRE LANE LOCATIONS ALONG WITH APPROPRIATION OPTION FOR MARKING
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SUCH FIRE LANES. THE CONTRACTOR OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION SITE
FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MERCANTILE, EDUCATION, INSTRUCTIONAL, ASSEMBLY,
HOTEL, MOTEL, MULTIFAMILY DWELLING, OR MOBILE HOME PARK OCCUPANCIES OR FOR
ANY OTHER DEVELOPMENT FOR WHICH THE FIRE CHIEF FIRE CODE OFFICIAL DEEMS
APPROPRIATE, SHALL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DURING CONSTRUCTION AN APPROVED ALL-
WEATHER FIRE LANE, NOT LESS THAN 20 FEET IN WIDTH, AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLOT
PLANS. FINAL PAVING OF SUCH FIRE LANE SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF
ANY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.4.1
503.4.1 ENFORCEMENT. THE FIRE CHIEF FIRE CODE OFFICIAL, OR THE CHIEF OF POLICE, OR
DESIGNEES ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PARKING CITATIONS FOR ANY VEHICLE OR SIMILAR
OBSTRUCTION OR TO HAVE SAID VEHICLE REMOVED BY TOWING IT AWAY WITHOUT
FURTHER NOTICE. SUCH VEHICLE OR OBSTRUCTION MAY BE REDEEMED BY PAYMENT OF
THE TOWAGE AND STORAGE CHARGES AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. NO PARKING CITATIONS
SHALL BE VOIDED NOR SHALL THE VIOLATOR BE RELIEVED OF ANY PENALTY ASSESSED BY
A JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT FOR ANY VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION BY THE
REDEMPTION OF THE OBSTRUCTION FROM THE STORAGE FACILITY.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.4.2
503.4.2 PENALTIES. ANY PERSON WHO SHALL VIOLATE ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
SECTION OR FAIL TO COMPLY HEREWITH, OR SHALL VIOLATE OR FAIL TO COMPLY WITH ANY
ORDER MADE THEREUNDER, OR WHO SHALL BUILD IN VIOLATION OF ANY DETAILED
STATEMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS OR PLANS SUBMITTED AND APPROVED THEREUNDER, OR
ANY CERTIFICATE OR PERMIT ISSUED THEREUNDER, AND FROM WHICH NOT APPEAL HAS
BEEN TAKEN, OR WHO SHALL FAIL TO COMPLY WITH SUCH AN ORDER AS AFFIRMED OR
MODIFIED BY THE CITY, SHALL SEVERALLY FOR EACH EVERY VIOLATION AND
NONCOMPLIANCE RESPECTIVELY, BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR.
ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.7
503.7 PLAN REVIEW. THE FIRE CHIEF FIRE CODE OFFICIAL SHALL APPROVE OR DENY ALL
DESIGNATED FIRE LANE LOCATIONS ALONG WITH APPROPRIATION OPTION FOR MARKING
SUCH FIRE LANES. THE CONTRACTOR OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION SITE
FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MERCANTILE, EDUCATION, INSTRUCTIONAL, ASSEMBLY,
HOTEL, MOTEL, MULTIFAMILY DWELLING, OR MOBILE HOME PARK OCCUPANCIES OR FOR
ANY OTHER DEVELOPMENT FOR WHICH THE FIRE CHIEF FIRE CODE OFFICIAL DEEMS
APPROPRIATE, SHALL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DURING CONSTRUCTION AN APPROVED ALL-
WEATHER FIRE LANE, NOT LESS THAN 20 FEET IN WIDTH, AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLOT
PLANS. FINAL PAVING OF SUCH FIRE LANE SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF
ANY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
Add new Section 503.8 as follows:
503.8 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALING DEVICES. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS,
WHICH HAVE NEW ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALING DEVICES INSTALLED,
SHALL INCLUDE PREEMPTIVE CONTROL EQUIPMENT COMPATIBLE WITH THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING SYSTEM
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ADD NEW SUBSECTION 503.10
503.10 SPECIAL EVENT FIRE LANES. NO PERSON SHALL PARK A VEHICLE IN ANY FIRE LANE
DESIGNATED BY THE POSTING OF A SIGN WHICH COMPLIES WITH 503.3 Option III MARKINGS
"FIRE LANE MARKINGS" AND BEING THE PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
1. NORTH SIDE OF 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH, 9TH, 10TH, AND 11TH STREETS EAST OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING STREET AND WEST OF COLLEGE STREET.
2. WEST SIDE OF FOREST STREET, ROCK STREET, MAIN STREET, CHURCH STREET,
MYRTLE STREET, ELM STREET, AND ASH STREET NORTH OF UNIVERSITY STREET AND SOUTH
OF 2ND STREET.
3. ALL CARS PARKED IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION MAY BE TOWED AT THE OWNER'S
EXPENSE.
Revise Section 505.1 as follows:
505.1 ADDRESS INDENTIFICATION:
Size of numbers required.
Address numbers shall be a minimum of four inches in height and shall be of a color
contrasting with the color of the structure to which they are attached. The following
guidelines shall be used to determine the size of address numbers required when attaching
numbers to structures set back from the roadway with an unobstructed view:
Distance from centerline of roadway to
structure bearing address
Size of Address Numbers
0—75 feet 4—12 inches
75—150 feet 12—20 inches
150—225 feet 20—28 inches
Over 225 Requires approval of Building Official
Revise Section 507.2.1 as follows:
Section 507 Fire Protection Water Supplies
507.2.1 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS. PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS AND APPURTENANCES
SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 24 – 13 (2019 EDITION).
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507[MW4].2.1.1 FLUSHING. ALL PRIVATE SERVICE MAINS INCLUDING LEAD-IN’S AND REMOTE
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS SHALL BE FULLY FLUSHED PER NFPA 24 GUIDELINES
BEFORE HYDROSTATICALLY TESTING THE LINE. FLUSHING SHALL BE THROUGH AND OPEN
PIPE FOR THE LEAD-IN’S AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS. THE OPEN PIPE SHALL BE
OF THE MINIMUM SIZE OUTLINED IN NFPA 24 AND NOT REDUCED. PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE
MAINS SERVING ONLY HYDRANTS SHALL BE FLUSHED THROUGH THE 5.25” HYDRANT
OUTLET.
507.2.2 Water tanks. Water tanks for private fire protection shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 22 -
13 (2018 EDITION).
Revise Section 507.3 as follows:
507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be
determined by an approved method, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPENDIX B.
507.4 Water supply test. The fire code official shall be notified prior to the water supply test. Water supply
tests shall be witnessed by the fire code official or approved documentation of the test shall be provided to the
fire code official prior to final approval of the water supply system. REFERENCE GEORGETOWN FIRE
DEPARTMENTS FIRE PROTECTION CRITERIA MANUAL FOR WATER SUPPLY TESTING
PROCEDURES.
Revise Section 507.5 as follows:
507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through
507.5.6, AND APPENDIX C.
Add New Subsection 507.5.7 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. ALL PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANTS SHOULD BE INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED ANNUALLY AND
SHALL BE FLOW TESTED EVERY YEAR 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.
C. Hydrant Flow Coding Standards.
FLOW COLOR
Greater than 1500 GPM BLUE
1000 to 1500 GPM GREEN
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FLOW COLOR
500 to 999 GPM ORANGE
Less than 500 GPM RED
NOT WORKING BLACK OR BAGGED
Add new Subsection 507.5.8 as follows:
507.5.8 REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS. ALL FIRE HYDRANTS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED
BY THE INSTALLATION OF APPROVED BLUE REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS.
Revise Subsection 509.1 as Follows: Sign Exhibits
See Fire Department Signage Criteria Manual
Add new Subsection 509.2.1 as follows:
509.1.2 ELECTRICAL SERVICE SHUTOFF ACCESS. WHERE ELECTRICAL SERVICE SHUT
OFF CONTROLS ARE LOCATED INSIDE A BUILDING, A DOOR PROVIDING DIRECT
ACCESS FROM THE EXTERIOR TO THE ROOM CONTAINING SUCH SHUT OFF CONTROLS
SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE REQUIRED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. AT THE DISCRETION
OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICAL, A REMOTE SHUNT TRIP MAYBE REQUIRED MAY BE INSTALLED
TO DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SERVICES.
901.2 Construction Documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction
documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the
installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction Documents for
fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation.
REFERENCE GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENTS FIRE PROTECTION CRITERIA MANUAL FOR
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Revise Section 901.5 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 service UNDERGROUND
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.
Revise Subsection Table 901.6.1 as follows:
Table 901.6.1 Fire Protection System Maintenance Standards
Portable fire extinguishers NFPA 10 2013 2018
Carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system NFPA 12
Halon 1301 fire-extinguishing systems NFPA 12A
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Dry-chemical extinguishing systems NFPA 17
Wet-chemical extinguishing systems NFPA 17A
Water-based fire protection systems NFPA 25 2014 2017
Fire alarm systems NFPA 72 2013 2019
Smoke and heat vents NFPA 204
Water-mist systems NFPA 750
Clean-agent extinguishing systems NFPA 2001
Add New Subsection 901.6.1.1 as follows:
901.6.1.1 WATER BASED SYSTEMS. OWNERS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THEIR WATER BASED
SYSTEMS TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 25 INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAILY,
WEEKLY, MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, AND SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS. GEORGETOWN FIRE
DEPARTMENT REQUIRES THE ANNUAL AND 5 YEAR INSPECTIONS BE COMPLETED BY A TEXAS
LICENSED SPRINKLER COMPANY AND RME-I LICENSED INDIVIDUAL REGISTERED UNDER THE TEXAS
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. THE RME-I SHALL BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ANNUAL AND 5 YEAR
INSPECTION.
Add New Subsection 901.6.3 as follows:
901.6.3 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, WITH A LICENSED FIRE
PROTECTION COMPANY SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE FIRE CODE OFFICAL FOR EACH FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM AT ALL TIMES. PROOF OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED DURING ANY
SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE TEST.
Revise Section 901.7 as follows:
901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the fire department and
the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code official, the building
shall be either evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the
shutdown until the fire protection system has been returned to service.
Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with not less than one approved means for notification of the
fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and keep
watch for fires.
REFERENCE GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENTS FIRE PROTECTION CRITERIA MANUAL FOR
“SYSTEMS OUT OF SERVICE AND IMPARMENT GUIDELINES”.
Add New Subsection 903.1.2 as follows:
903.1.2 HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS FOR WATER BASED FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS SHALL PROVIDE A SAFETY FACTOR AT THE BASE OF THE RISER. THE
FOLLOWING ARE THE MINIMAL SAFETY FACTORS REQUIRED.
RESIDENTIAL 13D AND 13R – 10% OR 5PSI – (LESSER OF THE SYSTEM DEMAND)
COMMERCIAL NFPA 13 – LIGHT HAZARD – 10% OR 5PSI – (LESSER OF THE SYSTEM DEMAND)
COMMERCIAL NFPA 13 – ORDINARY HAZARD AND ABOVE – 10PSI OR 10% (WHICHEVER IS
GREATER)
STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEMS NFPA 14 - 10PSI OR 10% (WHICHEVER IS GREATER)
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WATER SPRAY FIXED SYSTEMS NFPA 15 - 10PSI OR 10% (WHICHEVER IS GREATER)
FOAM WATER SPRINKLER AND FOAM WATER SPRAY SYSTEMS NFPA 16 - 10PSI OR 10%
(WHICHEVER IS GREATER)
EXCEPTION: A SAFETY FACTOR LESS THAN THOSE DEFINED IN THIS SECTION MAY BE
APPROVED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL ONLY IF HISTORICAL WATER SUPPLY DAT A IS
AVAILABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE REASONABLE EXPECTED FLUCTUATIONS WILL NOT
CAUSE THE WATER SUPPLY TO FALL BELOW THE SYSTEM DEMAND.
Add New Subsection 903.1.3 as follows:
903.1.3 REMOTE AREA REDUCTION. REMOTE AREA REDUCTIONS ALLOWED BY NFPA 13
(2019) EDITION 19.3.3.2.3.1 ARE LIMITED TO LIGHT HAZARD OCCUPANCIES.
Revise Section 903.3.1.1 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 (2019 EDITION) except as provided in Sections
903.3.1.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.2
Revise Section 903.3.1.1.1 as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas
where such rooms 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 a room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. A room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or
fire hazard AS APPROVED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL.
2. A room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the
contents, where approved by the fire code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms 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.
4. Rooms or areas that are of noncombustible
construction with wholly noncombustible contents.
5. Fire service access elevator machine rooms
and machinery spaces.
Revise Section 903.3.1.2 as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and
including four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 feet (18 288 mm) in height above grade plane
shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R (2013 2019 EDITION).
The number of stories of Group R occupancies constructed in accordance with Sections 510.2 and 510.4 of the
International Building Code shall be measured from the horizontal assembly creating separate buildings
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903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one and two-
family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities, townhouses AND BED AND
BREAKFAST OCCUPANCIES WITH A MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 10 GUESTS shall be permitted
to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D.
Revise Section 903.3.1.2.1 as follows:
903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, BALCONY
CLOSETS, decks and ground floor patios (INCLUDING ENTRIES) of dwelling units and sleeping units
where the building is of Type V construction, provided there is a roof or deck above. Sidewall sprinklers that
are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch (25
mm) to 6 inches (152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches (356 mm)
below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.
INSTALLATION OF[MW5] DRY SPRINKLERS SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND
NFPA 13R 2019 EDITION. REFERENCE GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENTS FIRE PROTECTION
CRITERIA MANUAL FOR DRY SPRINKLER DETAILS
Revise Section 903.3.5 as follows:
903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this
section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be
protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the AHJ.
Add New Subsection 903.3.10 as follows:
903.3.10 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.
Revise Section 903.4 as Follows:
903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler
systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures and waterflow switches on all
sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two family dwellings.
2. Limited area sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903.3.8.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a common supply main is used
to supply both domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the
automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in
the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked
in the open position.
8. VALVES LOCATED IN A BELOW GRADE VAULT/PIT OR EXTERIOR ABOVE GRADE
PROTECTION COVER THAT ARE LOCKED.
Add New Subsection 903.4.4 as follows:
903.4.4 JOCKEY PUMP VALVES. JOCKEY PUMP CONTROL VALVES SHALL BE OF THE INDICATING TYPE,
ELECTRONICALLY SUPERVISED, AND SLOW CLOSURE AS IDENTIFIED BY NFPA 13
Add New Subsection 903.4.5 Control Valves
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903.4.5 CONTROL VALVES. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES 2” AND SMALLER SHALL BE EQUIPPED
WITH INDICATING AND SLOW CLOSURE TYPE.
Add New subsection 903.4.6 as Follows:
903.4.6 SUPERVISORY SWITCHES. PLUG TYPE SUPERVISORY SWITCHES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AS A
METHOD TO SUPERVISE ANY CONTROL VALVE.
Add new Subsection 903.6.3 as follows: THIS BASICALLY SAYS ANY CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY
THE BUILDING MUST BE SPRINKLED??
Add new Subsection 903.6.3 as follows:
903.6.3 NON-SPRINKLERED BUILDING CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY GROUP. APPROVED
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SHALL BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE FIRE AREA
OF EXISTING NON-SPRINKLERED OCCUPANCIES WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE OF
OCCUPANCY TO A GROUP A, E, F, H, I, R-1, R-2, R-4, OR S-1 OCCUPANCY.
Revise Section 905.2 as Follows:
905.2 Installation Standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and
NFPA 14 (2013 2019 EDITION). Fire department connections for standpipe systems shall be installed in
accordance with 912.
Add New Subsection 905.2.2 as Follows:
905.2.2 LOCKING CAPS. APPROVED LOCKING CAPS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON ALL HOSE VALVE
CONNECTIONS FOR ALL STANDPIPE SYSTEMS.
EXCEPTION: THE FIRE CODE OFFICAL HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ALLOW STANDARD HOSE VALVE CAPS IN
OCCUPANCIES NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO VANDALISM OR ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
Add New Subsection 905.2.3 as Follows:
905.2.3 HYDRAULIC SAFETY FACTOR. CLASS I STANDPIPE SYSTEMS SHALL BE HYDRAULICALLY
DESIGNED WITH A 10% SAFETY FACTOR. SAFETY FACTOR IS FROM THE BASE OF THE RISER ON
AUTOMATIC STANDPIPE SYSTEMS AND AT THE FDC FOR MANUAL STANDPIPE SYSTEMS.
Add New Subsection 905.2.4 as Follows:
905.2.4 CLASS 1 MANUAL STANDPIPE SYSTEMS. CLASS 1 (WET OR DRY) MANUAL STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
SHALL BE DESIGNED BASED ON AN ENGINE/PUMPER PROVIDING 1250GPM AT 150PSI AT THE FDC.
Add New Subsection 905.3.9 as Follows:
905.3.9 TRAVEL DISTANCE. CLASS 1 STANDPIPE SHALL ALSO BE REQUIRED ON ALL OCCUPANCIES IN
WHICH THE DISTANCE FROM ACCESSIBLE POINTS FOR 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 LANE.
Revise Subsection 905.4 as Follows:
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections.
Class I standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations:
1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and
below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate landing between stories,
unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.
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Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from an interior exit stairway hose
connection by a 30-foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose
connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit.
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from an interior exit stairway hose
connection by a 30-foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose
connection shall not be required at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of the building.
4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and adjacent to each
entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall. In open mall buildings, adjacent to each public
entrance to the mall at the perimeter line and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit
corridor to the mall.
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), a hose
connection shall be located to serve the roof or at the highest landing of an interior exit stairway with access to
the roof provided in accordance with Section 1011.12. EACH STANDPIPE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A
HOSE CONNECTION LOCATED ON THE ROOF OR AT THE HIGHEST LANDING OF STAIRWAYS
WITH STAIR OR LADDER ACCESS TO THE ROOF. AN ADDITIONAL HOSE CONNECTION SHALL
BE PROVIDED AT THE TOP OF THE MOST HYDRAULICALLY REMOTE STANDPIPE FOR
TESTING PURPOSES. HOSE VALVES LOCATED ON THE ROOF SHALL BE CONTROLLED ON THE
ROOF AND INSTALLED IN A MANNER TO PREVENT FREEZING.
6. Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from
a hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 200 feet (60 960
mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that additional hose connections be
provided in approved locations.
Add New Subsection 905.8.1 as Follows:
905.8.1 STANDPIPE SUPERVISION. ALL DRY STANDPIPE SYSTEMS SHALL BE MONITORED WITH A
MINIMUM OF 10 PSI AND A MAXIMUM OF 40 PSI AIR PRESSURE WITH A HIGH/LOW ALARM. AND
SUPERVISED IN ACCRDANACE WITH NFPA 72.
Revise Section 906.2 as Follows:
906.2 General Requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in
accordance with this section and NFPA 10 (2013 2018 EDITION).
907.2.9.1 MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THAT ACTIVATES
THE OCCUPANT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 907.5 SHALL BE
INSTALLED IN GROUP R-2 OCCUPANCIES WHERE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
APPLY:
1. ANY DWELLING UNIT OR SLEEPING UNIT IS LOCATED THREE OR MORE STORIES ABOVE
THE LOWEST LEVEL OF EXIT DIS- CHARGE.
2. ANY DWELLING UNIT OR SLEEPING UNIT IS LOCATED MORE THAN ONE STORY BELOW THE
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXIT DISCHARGE OF EXITS SERVING THE DWELLING UNIT OR SLEEPING
UNIT.
3. THE BUILDING CONTAINS MORE THAN 16 4 DWELLING UNITS OR SLEEPING UNITS.
NEWER CODES NOW REQUIRE CO DETECTORS IN RESIDENCE, SO THIS WILL SATISFIED TWO
DIFFERENT TYPES OF DETECTORS.
Revise Section 907.2.11 as follows:
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907.2.11 Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms. Listed single- and multiple-station smoke
alarms complying with UL 217 THAT HAVE DUAL SENSOR CAPABILITIES (IONIZATION AND
PHOTOELECTRIC) shall be installed in accordance with Sections 907.2.11.1 through 907.2.11.4
and NFPA 72.
Revise Section 912.1 as Follows:
912.1 Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard
applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7. REFERENCE
GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENTS FIRE PROTECTION CRITERIA MANUAL FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT CONNECTION INSTALLATION DETAILS
Add New Section 912.1.1 as Follows:
912.1.1 – 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.
EXCEPTION: A SINGLE 2.5” FDC INLET IS ALLOWED FOR SINGLE RISERS ON 13R SYSTEMS.
Add New Section 912.1.2 as Follows:
912.1.2 FLUSHING. REMOTE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS SHALL BE FULLY FLUSHED PRIOR TO
CONNECTION TO THE OVERHEAD WATER BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. FLUSHING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 24 (2019 EDITION). REDUCTION OF THE PIPE SIZE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
REFERENCE GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENTS FIRE PROTECTION CRITERIA MANUAL FOR
FLUSHING DETAILS.
Revise Section 912.2 as Follows:
912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections
shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the
buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire
chief FIRE CODE OFFICIAL.
Revise Section 912.2.1
912.2.1 Visible location. Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of buildings, fully
visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise
approved by the fire chief FIRE CODE OFFICIAL.
Revise Section 912.4.1 as Follows:
912.4.1 Locking fire department connection caps. 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. 2.5” CONNECTIONS REQUIRE A KNOX BRAND SWIVEL
GUARD PLUGS TO BE USED. 5” STORZ CONNECTIONS SHALL BE KNOX BRAND LOCKING CAPS.
Revise Section 912.5 as Follows:
912.5 Signs. A metal sign with raised letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire
department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such signs shall
read: AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS or STANDPIPES or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as
applicable. Where the fire department connection does not serve the entire building, a sign shall be provided
indicating the portions of the building served.
REFERENCE GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENTS FIRE PROTECTION CRITERIA MANUAL FOR
SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
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Revise Section 913.4 as Follows
913.4 Valve supervision. Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and bypass valves, and isolation
valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly shall be supervised open by one of the following
methods:
1. Central-station, proprietary or remote-station signaling service.
2. Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly attended location.
3. Locking valves open.
4. Sealing of valves and approved weekly recorded inspection where valves are located within fenced
enclosures under the control of the owner.
Add New Subsection 913.5.1 as Follows:
913.5.1 TEST HEADER – FIRE PUMPS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEST HEADER IN
ACCORDANACE OF NFPA 20, TO ALLOW A FULL FLOW TESTING. TEST HEADERS SHALL BE
INSTALLED ON THE EXTERIOR WALL OR IN ANOTHER LOCATION OUTSIDE THE PUMP ROOM
THAT ALLOWS FOR WATER DISCHARGE DURING TESTING.
A new sub section 913.6 as Follow:
913.6 FIRE PUMP SUCTION PRESSURE – FIRE PUMP SUCTION PRESSURE SHALL BE NO LESS
THAN 20PSI WHEN FLOWING 150% OF THE PUMPS CAPACITY.
REVISE SECTION 1009.1 AS FOLLOWS
1009.1 ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS REQUIRED. ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS
SHALL COMPLY WITH BOTH THIS SECTION AND THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT OF
THE TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES (TEXAS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS OR TAS). THE FIRE
CODE OFFICIAL IS AUTHORIZED TO REQUIRE THE OWNER, APPLICANT OR AGENT TO
PROVIDE A TECHNICAL REPORT FROM A QUALIFIED PERSON CERTIFYING TAS
COMPLIANCE. ACCESSIBLE SPACES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH NOT LESS THAN ONE
ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS. WHERE MORE THAN ONE MEANS OF EGRESS IS
REQUIRED BY SECTION 1006.2 OR 1006.3 FROM AN ACCESSIBLE SPACE, EACH ACCESSIBLE
PORTION OF THE SPACE SHALL BE SERVED BY NOT LESS THAN TWO ACCESSIBLE MEANS
OF EGRESS.
Revise Subsection 3101 as follows:
3101.1 Scope. Tents, temporary stage and canopies and membrane structures shall
comply with this chapter and THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT’S
SPECIAL EVENT MANUAL Section General Tent and Canopy. The provisions of Section
3103 are applicable only to temporary tents and membrane structures. The provisions of
Section 3104 are applicable to temporary and permanent tents and membrane structures.
Other temporary structures shall comply with the International Building Code.
Revise Subsection 5706.2.4.4 as follows:
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. . STORAGE OF CLASS I AND II
LIQUIDS IN ABOVE GROUND TANKS IS PROHIBITED WITHIN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN CITY
LIMITS, WITH EXCEPTION OF AREAS THAT ARE ZONED FOR INDUSTRIAL USE. STORAGE OF
CLASS I AND II LIQUIDS MAY BE PERMITTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FIRE CHIEF and City
Council FOLLOWING REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED LOCATION AND THE FIRE PROTECTION FOR
STORAGE AREAS. STORAGE SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED WITHIN 100 FEET (30,480mm) OF THE
PROPERTY LINE OF ANY GROUP A, E, I, OR R OCCUPANCIES.
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Revise Subsection 6104.2 as follows: RECOMMEND TO REMOVE DUE TO THE ONLY AUTHORITY
OVER LPG IS BY THE TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION.
REVISE SECTION B105 AS FOLLOWS:
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R- 4 buildings and townhouses. The
minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3
and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(1) (LOCAL
AMENDMENT) and B105.1(2).
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and
townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-
family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables
B105.2 and B105.1(2).
TABLE B105.1(1) LOCAL AMENDMENT
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
Fire Flow by Separation Distance
Fire Flow Calc Area Sprinkler >10' >30'
0 – 3600 sqft No 1000 750
3601 – 5000 sqft No Table B105.1(2) 1000
5001 and greater No Table B105.1(2) Table B105.1(2)
0 – 5000 sqft Yes 1/2 Value in Table B105.1 (2) 500
5001 and greater Yes 1/2 Value in Table B105.1(2) 1/2 Value in Table B105.1(2)
APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Revise Appendix D as follows:
Revise Subsection D103.5 as follows:
D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing fire apparatus access roads shall
comply with all of the following criteria:
1. The minimum UNOBSTRUCTED gate width shall be 20 feet (6096mm).
EXCEPTION: ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AS APPROVED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL.
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or
repaired when defective.
5. Electrically operated gates:
A. Shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department
Personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code
official.
B. Shall be in the fully opened position in no more than 30 seconds.
C. Shall have a manual override system. Manual override operations shall be
Located on the entrance side of gate, or when power has failed, the gate(s) shall open and stay
open until power is restored for normal operations.
D. Shall have installed approved preemptive control opening equipment
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Compatible with the fire department’s existing system. AT THE FOLLOWING OCCUPANCY TYPES
R,I and fire apparatus access roads (driveways) leading to more than two, one and two family
dwellings.
Exceptions:
1. Driveways serving one and two family dwellings as approved by the fire code official.
2. Gates serving as an emergency access with 24 hour staffed gatehouses.
6. Manual opening gates:
A. May be locked when approved by the fire code official.
B. If equipped with a lock, keys shall be provided for installation into an approved fire department
key box. Keys shall be maintained current.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official.
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with ul 325.
9. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply
with the requirements of astm f 2200.
10. A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION 503.6 IS REQUIRED TO
INSTALL OR MODIFY A GATE ACROSS FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADWAYS.
11. MAINTNANCE OF GATES SECURING FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS. GATES SHALL BE
MAINTAINED IN AN OPERATIVE CONDITION AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED WHEN DEFECTIVE.
WHEN REQUIRED BY THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL, DEFECTIVE GATES SHALL BE SECURED IN
THE OPEN POSITION UNTIL REPAIRED.
REVISE SUBSECTION 103.4 DIAMETER OF CUL-DE-SAC SHALL HAVE A DIAMETER OF 96 100’
AS MEASURE FROM FACE OF CURB TO FACE OF CURB.
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Revise Subsection D103.6 as follows:
D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be
marked. REMOVING CITY ORDINANCE AND ADDING TO FIRE CODE
D103.6 Sign in shall be installed according to the appropriate application
(1) Commercial application 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". The words "Fire Lane" by themselves are not acceptable. Sign shall be
mounted conspicuously along the edge of the fire lane. Sign must be spaced no more
than 30 feet apart at a minimum height of 7 feet above finished grade.
(2) 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: 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.
REVISE SUBSECTION D 106.3 TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
D106.3 remoteness. where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a
distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal
dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. AT
THE DISCRETION OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL, THE REMOTENESS REQUIREMENT COULD BE
WAIVED, BECAUSE OF LOCATION ON PROPERTY, TOPOGRAPHY, WATERWAYS,
NONNEGOTIABLE GRADES OR OTHER SIMILAR CONDITIONS.
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APPENDIX L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLINISHMENT SYSTEMS
REVISE SUBSECTION L101.1 TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SEC101.1.1 REQUIRED LOCATION. IN NEW BUILDINGSS, FILL STATIONS SHALL BE REQUIRED
WHEN ANY ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OCCUR:
1. ANY NEW BUILDING MORE THAN 5 STORIES IN HEIGHT.
2. ANY NEW BUILDING MORE THAN 2 STORIES BELOW GRADE.
3. ANY NEW BUILDING 500,000 SQUARE FEET OR MORE IN SIZE.
Revise Section Chapter 80 as Follows:
Chapter 80
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
02—11 Hydrogen Technologies Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2309.3.1.1, 2309.3.1.2, 5301.1, 5307.3, 5801.1
10—13 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 901.6.1, 906.2, 906.3, Table 906.3(1),
Table 906.3(2), 906.3.2, 906.3.4, 3006.3, I101.1
11—10 Standard for Low-, Medium- and High-expansion Foam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904.7, 5704.2.9.2.2
12—11 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 901.6.1, 904.8, 904.12
12A—09 Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 901.6.1, 904.9
13—13 (19) Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.8.2
903.3.8.5, 904.12, 905.3.4, 907.6.4, 914.3.2,
1019.3, 1103.4.8, 3201.1, 3204.2, Table 3206.2,
3206.4.1, 3206.9, 3207.2, 3207.2.1, 3208.2.2, 3208.2.2.1,
3208.4, 3210.1, 3401.1, 5104.1, 5104.1.1, 5106.5.7,
5704.3.3.9, Table 5704.3.6.3(7),
5704.3.7.5.1, 5704.3.8.4
13D—13(19) Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903.3.1.3
13R—13(19) Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
Low Rise Residential Occupancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903.3.1.2, 903.3.5.2, 903.4
14—13(19) Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and
Hose Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905.2, 905.3.4, 905.4.2, 905.6.2, 905.8
15—12 (17) Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5704.2.9.2.3
16—15 (19) Standard for the Installation of Foam-water Sprinkler and Foam-water Spray Systems. . . . . . . . . . 904.7, 904.12
17—13 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 901.6.1, 904.6, 904.12
17A—13 Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 901.6.1, 904.5, 904.12
20—13 (19) Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 913.1, 913.2, 913.5.1
22—13 (18) Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507.2.2
24—13 Standard for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.2.1, 2809.5
25—14 (17) Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of
Water-based Fire Protection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507.5.3, Table 901.6.1, 904.7.1, 912.7, 913.5
30—12 (18) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610.1, 5701.2, 5703.6.2, 5703.6.2.1,
5704.2.7, 5704.2.7.1, 5704.2.7.2, 5704.2.7.3.2, 5704.2.7.4,
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5704.2.7.6, 5704.2.7.7, 5704.2.7.8, 5704.2.7.9, 5704.2.9.3,
5704.2.9.4, 5704.2.9.6.1.1, 5704.2.9.6.1.2, 5704.2.9.6.1.3,
5704.2.9.6.1.4, 5704.2.9.6.1.5, 5704.2.9.6.2, 5704.2.9.7.3,
5704.2.10.2, 5704.2.11.3, 5704.2.11.4.2, 5704.2.12.1, 5704.3.1,
5704.3.6, Table 5704.3.6.3(1), Table 5704.3.6.3(2),
Table 5704.3.6.3(3), 5704.3.7.2.3,
5704.3.8.4, 5706.8.3
30A—15 Code for Motor Fuel-dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . 2301.4, 2301.5, 2301.6,
2306.6.3, 2310.1
30B—15 Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products . . . . . . ….. . . . 5101.1, 5103.1, 5104.1, Table 5104.3.1,
Table 5104.3.2, Table 5104.3.2.2, 5104.4.1, 5104.5.2,
5104.6, 5106.2.3 5106.3.2, Table 5106.4,5106.5.1, 5106.5.6, 5107.1
31—11 Standard for the Installation of Oil-burning Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . …. . 603.1.7, 603.3.1, 603.3.3
32—11 Standard for Dry Cleaning Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . . . . . 2107.1, 2107.3
33—15 Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…. . . . . . . 2404.3.2
34—15 Standard for Dipping, Coating and Printing Processes Using Flammable or
Combustible Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . 2405.3, 2405.4.1.1
35—11 Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . . . . 2901.3, 2905.4
40—11 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . . . . . . . . . .306.2
51—13 Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-fuel Gas
Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. .3501.5, 3507.1, 3509.1
51A—12 Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . .3508.1
52—13 Vehicular Gaseous Fuel System Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . .5301.1
55—13 Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code. . . . . . . . ….. . . . .2309.2.1, 5301.1, 5307.3, 5501.1, 5801.1, 6301.1
56—12 Standard for Fire and Explosion Prevention during Cleaning and
Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3306.2.1
58—14 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603.4.2.1.1, 6101.1, 6103.1, 6103.2.1, 6103.2.1.2,
6103.2.1.7, 6103.2.2, 6104.1, 6104.3.2, 6104.4, 6105.2, 6106.2,
6106.3, 6107.2, 6107.4, 6108.1, 6108.2, 6109.11.2, 6111.3
59A—13 Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) . . . . . . . . . . 5301.1, 5501.
61—13 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in
Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 2204.1
69—14 Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911.1, 911.3, Table 2204.1
70—14 National Electrical Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603.1.3, 603.1.7, 603.5.2,
604.1.2, 605.3, 605.4, 605.9, 605.11, 606.16,
610.6, 610.7, 904.3.1, 907.6.1, 909.12.2, 909.16.3,
910.4.6, 2006.3.4, 2104.2.3, 2108.2, Table 2204.1, 2301.5,
2305.4, 2308.8.1.2.4, 2309.2.3, 2309.6.1.2.4, 2311.3.1, 2403.2.1,
2403.2.1.1, 2403.2.1.4, 2403.2.5, 2404.6.1.2.2, 2404.9.4, 2504.5,
2603.2.1, 2606.4, 2703.7.1, 2703.7.2, 2703.7.3, 2803.4, 2904.1,
3103.12.6.1, 3104.15.7, 3304.7, 3506.4, 5003.7.3, 5003.8.7.1,
5003.9.4, 5303.7.6, 5303.8, 5303.16.11, 5303.16.14, 5503.6, 5503.6.2,
5703.1, Table 5703.1.1, 5703.1.3, 5704.2.8.12, 5704.2.8.17, 5706.2.8,
5803.1.5, 5803.1.5.1, 5807.1.10, 5906.5.5,
5906.5.6, 6109.15.1
72—13(19) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.1.6, 604.2.4, Table 901.6.1,
903.4.1, 904.3.5, 907.2, 907.2.6, 907.2.9.3,
907.2.11, 907.2.13.2, 907.3, 907.3.3, 907.3.4,
907.5.2.1.2, 907.5.2.2, 907.5.2.2.5, 907.6, 907.6.1,
907.6.2, 907.6.6, 907.7, 907.7.1, 907.7.2, 907.8,
907.8.2, 907.8.5, 1103.3.2
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