HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2013-O0092 - Amendment To 2009 Residential Code - 09/26/2013First Reading
September 10, 2013
item No. 5.9
ORDINANCE NO.2013-00092
Second Reading
September 26, 2013
Item No. 5.19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28.14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO
TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas finds it necessary and proper
to amend the 2009 International Residential Code in order to adjust brick veneer
requirements to suit local climatic conditions and to correct a scrivener's error, NOW
THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Chapter 28, Article 28.14.004 paragraphs (d) and (e) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock are hereby amended to read as follows:
(d) Bathrooms. Section R303.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R303.3 Bathrooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar
rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than 3
square feet (0.279 m2), one-half of which must be openable.
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a
mechanical ventilation system are provided. The minimum ventilation rates shall
be 50 cfm (23.6 Lls) for intermittent ventilation or 20 cfm (9A Lls) for continuous
ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the
outside, or into a ventilated attic at least 10" above the ceiling insulation line or to
a soffit, gable or eave vent.
(e) Emergency escape and rescue required. Section R310.1 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
R310.1 Emergency esca2e and rescue required. Basements with habitable space
and every sleeping room shall have at least one operable emergency escape and
rescue opening. Such opening shall open directly into a street, public alley, or
other approved public way, or into a yard or court on the same property that opens
to an approved public way. Where basements contain one or more sleeping
rooms, emergency egress and rescue openings shall be required in each sleeping
room, but shall not be required in adjoining areas of the basement. Where
emergency escape and rescue openings are provided they shall have a sill height
of not more than 44 inches (1118 mm) above the floor or a permanent adjacent
standing surface of not less than 36 x 36 inches. Where a door opening having a
threshold below the adjacent ground elevation serves as an emergency escape and
rescue opening and is provided with a bulkhead enclosure, the bulkhead enclosure
shall comply with Section 310.3. The net clear opening dimensions required by
this section shall be obtained by the normal operation of the emergency escape
and rescue opening from the inside. Emergency escape and rescue openings with
a finished sill height below the adjacent ground elevation shall be provided with a
window well in accordance with Section R310.2.
Exceptions:
1. Basements used only to house mechanical equipment and not exceeding a
total floor area of 200 square feet.
2. Basements not containing bathing facilities or designated as bedrooms may be
provided with alternatives to emergency escape and rescue openings as follows:
a. Basements not exceeding 500 square feet and designated for use as
a storm shelter- No requirement.
b. Basements not exceeding 800 square feet and designated for use as
a storm shelter:
i. Top of basement stairs to be located within 10 feet of an
approved emergency escape and rescue opening, or within 20 feet
where entirely protected by an approved one -hour fire rated
corridor constructed in accordance with the International Building
Code. For purposes of this section, "travel distance" shall mean the
centerline of the shortest route that affords a minimum 36" wide
unobstructed path of travel;
ii. Basement and path of travel to an approved emergency
escape and rescue opening to be protected by an NFPA 13D fire
suppression system;
iii. As otherwise approved by the Building Official.
C. Basements of any size where the entire dwelling is provided with
an automatic fire suppression system throughout in accordance with
NFPA 13D- No requirement.
SECTION 2. THAT Chapter 28, Article 28.14.004 paragraphs (q) through (s) of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock are hereby amended as follows:
(q) Flashing. Section R703.7.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R703.7.5 Flashing. Flashing shall be located beneath the first course of masonry
within the first mortar bed joint above finished ground level above the foundation
wall or slab and at other points of support, including structural floors, shelf angles
and lintels that are not protected by eaves or patio covers when masonry veneers
are designed in accordance with Section R703.7. See Section R703.8 and
foundation details S1-S8 within the City of Lubbock Residential Foundation
Design Manual for additional requirements.
Exception: The requirements of R703.7.5 may be omitted if a poured concrete
foundation is used with a minimum 8-inch brick ledge drop and all exterior
window and door openings are caulked with sealant.
(r) Weepholes. Section R703.7.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R703.7.6 Weepholes. Weepholes shall be provided in the outside wythe of
masonry walls at a maximum spacing of 33 inches (838 mm) on center.
Weepholes shall not be less than 3116 inch (5 mm) in diameter. Weepholes shall
be located immediately above the flashing.
Exception:
The requirements of R703.7.6 may be omitted if a poured concrete foundation is
used with a minimum 8-inch brick ledge drop and all exterior window and door
openings are flashed in accordance with Section R703.8, as amended.
(s) Flashing. Section R703.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R703.8 Flashing. Approved corrosion -resistive flashing shall be provided in the
exterior wall envelope in such a manner as to prevent entry of water into the wall
cavity or penetration of water to the building structural framing components. Self -
adhered membranes used as flashing shall comply with AAMA 711. The flashing
shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish and shall be installed to
prevent water from re-entering the exterior wall envelope. Approved corrosion -
resistant flashings shall be installed at all of the following locations:
1. At top of all exterior window and door openings in such a manner as to
be leak proof.
2. At the intersection of chimneys or other masonry construction with
frame or stucco
walls, with projecting lips on both sides under stucco copings.
3. Under and at the ends of masonry, wood or metal copings and sills.
4. Continuously above all projecting wood or composite trim.
5. Where exterior porches, decks or stairs attach to a wall or floor
assembly of wood -frame construction.
6. At wall and roof intersections.
7. At built-in gutters.
Exceptions:
1. The requirements of subparagraph 3 above may be omitted if a poured
concrete foundation is used with a minimum 8-inch brick ledge drop.
2. The requirements of subparagraph 3 above may be omitted where
soffits, porches or awnings serve as protection for the upper course of
brick veneer.
SECTION 3. THAT Chapter 28, Article 28.14.004 paragraphs (r) through (fff) of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock are hereby renumbered as follows:
(t) Protection of exposed foundation insulation. Section N1101.7.1 is hereby
amended by deletion of the entire section.
(u) Basement walls. Section N1102.2.7 is hereby amended by deletion of the
entire section.
(v) Slab -on -grade floors. Section N1102.2.8 is hereby amended by deletion of
the entire section.
(w) Insulation (duct). Section N1103.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
N 1103.2.1 Insulation. Supply and return ducts shall be insulated to a minimum of
R-6. Ducts in floor trusses shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6.
Exception. Ducts or portions thereof located completely inside the building
thermal envelope.
(x) Sealing. Section N1103.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
N1103.2.2. Sealing. Duct, air handlers, filter boxes, and building cavities used as
ducts shall be sealed. Joints and seams shall comply with Section M1601.4.
(y) Sizing. Section M1401.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
M1401.3. Sizing. Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized by the installing
contractor based on building loads calculated in accordance with ACCA Manual J
or other approved heating and cooling calculation methodologies.
(z) Auxiliary and secondary drain systems. Section M1411.3.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
M1411.3.1 Auxiliary and secondary drain systems. In addition to the
requirements of Section M1411.3, a secondary drain or auxiliary drain pan shall
be required for each cooling or evaporator coil where damage to any building
components will occur as a result of overflow from the equipment drain pan or
stoppage in the condensate drain piping. Such piping shall maintain a minimum
horizontal slope in the direction of discharge of not less than 118 unit vertical in
12 units horizontal (I-percentslope). Drain piping shall be a minimum of 3/4-inch
(19 mm) nominal pipe size. One of the following methods shall be used:
1. An auxiliary drain pan with a separate drain shall be provided under the
coils on which condensation will occur. The auxiliary pan drain shall
discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event
of a stoppage of the primary drain. The pan shall have a minimum depth
of 1.5 inches (38 mm), shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) larger than
the unit or the coil dimensions in width and length and shall be
constructed of corrosion resistant material. Metallic pans shall have a
minimum thickness of not less than 0.0276-inch (0.7 mm) galvanized
sheet metal. Nonmetallic pans shall have a minimum thickness of not less
than 0.0625 inch (1.6 mm).
2. A separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan
provided with the equipment. Such overflow drain shall discharge to a
conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a stoppage
of the primary drain. The overflow drain line shall connect to the drain pan
at a higher level than the primary drain connection.
3. An auxiliary drain pan without a separate drain line shall be provided
under the coils on which condensate will occur. Such pan shall be
equipped with a water level detection device conforming to UL 508 that
will shut off the equipment served prior to overflow of the pan. The
auxiliary drain pan shall be constructed in accordance with Item 1 of this
section.
(aa) Auxiliary drain pan. Section M1411.4 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
M 1411.4 Auxiliary drain pan. Category IV condensing appliances shall have an
auxiliary drain pan where damage to any building component will occur as a
result of stoppage in the condensate drainage system. These pans shall be installed
in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section M1411.3.
(bb) Insulation of refrigerant piping. Section M1411.5 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section M1411.5. Insulation of refrigerant piping. Piping and fittings for
refrigerant vapor (suction) lines shall be insulated with 3/8 wall closed cell
insulation having a thermal resistivity of at least R = 2.D hr-ft2 -- FIBTU and
having external surface permanence not exceeding 0.05 perm when tested in
accordance with ASTM E 96.
(cc) Locking port access caps. Section M1411.6 is hereby deleted.
(dd) Duct termination. Section M1502.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
M1502.3. Duct termination. Exhaust ducts shall terminate on the outside of the
building. Exhaust duct terminations shall be in accordance with the dryer
manufacturer's installation instructions. If the manufacturer's instructions do not
specify a termination location, exhaust ducts shall terminate not less than 3 feet in
any direction from openings into buildings. Exhaust duct terminations shall be
equipped with a backdraft damper. Screens shall not be installed at the duct
termination.
Exception: Backdraft dampers shall not be required where exhaust ducts terminate
vertically through the roof.
(ee) Specified length. Section M1502.4.4.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
M1502.4.4.1 Specified length. The maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be
35 feet from the connection to the transition duct from the dryer to the outlet
terminal. Where fittings are used, the maximum length of the exhaust duct shall
be reduced in accordance with Table M1502.4.4.1.
(fD Recirculation of air. Section M1507.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
M1507.2 Recirculation of air. Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms shall
not be re -circulated within a residence or to another dwelling unit. Exhaust air
from bathrooms and toilet rooms shall either discharge directly to the outdoors or
into an attic space ventilated as required by Section R806 and at least 18 inches
above the ceiling joists, or to a soffit or gable or eave vent. The terminal end of
the exhaust duct shall be permanently secured in place.
(u) Support. Section M1601.4.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
M1601.4.3 Support. Metal ducts shall be supported by 0.5-inch (12.7 mm) wide
24-gage metal straps or 12-gage galvanized wire at intervals not exceeding 10 feet
(3048 mm) or other approved means. Nonmetallic ducts shall be supported in
accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
(hh) Location. Section M2006 is hereby amended by the addition of a new
subsection M2006.5 to read as follows:
M2006.5 Location. Pool heaters shall be located or protected to guard against
accidental contact of hot surfaces by persons. Compliance with this section may
be accomplished by installing pool and spa heaters in an equipment room or
i building, or by enclosure with a fence or other suitable barrier.
(ii) Test pressure. Section G2417.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less
than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not
less than 8 psig (20 kPa gauge), irrespective of design pressure. Where the test
pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a
value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the
specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.
(jj) Sediment trap. Section G2419.4 is hereby amended as follows:
G2419.4 (408.4) Sediment trap. Where a sediment trap is not incorporated as part
of the gas utilization equipment, a sediment trap shall be installed downstream of
the equipment shut-off valve as close to the inlet of the equipment as practical.
The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom
opening of the run of the tee or other device approved as an effective sediment
trap. Illuminating appliances, ranges, clothes dryers and outdoor grills need not be
so equipped. For new installations, if a sediment trap is located in the main piping
system or at a manifold, then the sediment traps is not required at each appliance
unless recommended by the manufacturer's installation instructions.
(kk) Located at manifold. Section G2420.5.3. is hereby amended to read as
follows:
G2420.5.3 (409.5.3) Located at manifold. Where the appliance shutoff valve is
installed at a manifold, such shutoff valve shall be located within 50 feet of the
appliance served and shall be readily accessible and permanently identified. The
piping from the manifold to within 6 feet of the appliance shall be designed, sized
and installed in accordance with Sections G2412 through G2419. Shutoff valves
located within attic spaces shall not be considered readily accessible.
(11) G2421.1 (410.1) Pressure regulators. Section G2421.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
A line pressure regulator shall be installed where the appliance is designed to
operate at a lower pressure than the supply system. Access shall be provided to
pressure regulators. Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical damage.
Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor
` installation. All regulators must be installed near a walkway or an access point.
(mm) Exhaust installation. Section G2439.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
G2439.3 (614.4) Exhaust installation. Dryer exhaust ducts for clothes dryers shall
terminate on the outside of the building and shall be equipped with a backdraft
damper. Screens shall not be installed at the duct termination. Ducts shall not be
connected or installed with sheet metal screws or other fasteners that will obstruct
the flow. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not be connected to a vent connector,
vent or chimney. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not extend into or through
ducts or plenums unless properly sleeved with materials conforming to Section
602.2.1 of the International Mechanical Code (in the case of plenums), or with
materials meeting the requirements for Class 0 or 1 duct materials (in the case of
ducts). Backdraft dampers shall not be required for vertical terminations through
roofs.
(nn) Protection required. Section G2439.5.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
G2439.5.3 (614.3) Protection required. Protective shield plates shall be placed
where nails or screws from finish or other work are likely to penetrate the clothes
dryer exhaust duct. Shield plates shall be placed on the finished face of all
framing members where there is less than 1-1/4 inches between the duct and the
finished face of the framing member. Protective shield plates shall be constructed
of steel, and shall have a minimum thickness of 0.062 inch (1.6 mm).
(oo) Length identification. Section G2439.5.6 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
G2439.5.6 (614.6.5) Length identification. Where the exhaust duct is concealed
within the building construction and exceeds a total developed length of 35 feet,
the equivalent length of the exhaust duct shall be identified on a permanent label
or tag. The label or tag shall be located within 6 feet of the exhaust duct
connection.
(pp) Building sewer testing_ Section P2503.4 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section P2503.4. Building sewer testing_ The building sewer shall be tested by the
insertion of a test plug at the point of connection with the public sewer and filling
the building sewer with water, testing with not less than a five-foot head of water
and be able to maintain such a pressure for fifteen (15) minutes.
(qq) Rough plumbing_ Section P2503.5.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
P2503.5.1 Rough plumbing_ DWV systems shall be tested on completion of the
rough piping installation by water or air with no evidence of leakage. Either test
shall be applied to the drainage system in its entirety or in sections after rough
piping has been installed, as follows:
1. Water test. Each section shall be filled with water to a point not
less than 5 feet (3048 mm) above the highest fitting connection in that
section, or to the highest point in the completed system. Water shall be
held in the section under test for a period of 15 minutes. The system shall
prove leak free by visual inspection.
2. Air test. The portion under test shall be maintained at a gauge
pressure of 5 pounds per square inch (psi) (34 kPa) or 10 inches of
mercury column (2488 Pa). This pressure shall be held without
introduction of additional air for a period of 15 minutes.
(rr) Finished plumbing_ Section P2503.5.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
P2503.5.2 Finished plumbing_ After the plumbing fixtures have been set and their
traps filled with water, their connections shall be tested and proved gas tight
and/or water tight as follows:
1. Water tightness. Each fixture shall be filled and then drained.
Traps and fixture connections shall be proven water tight by visual
inspection.
2. Gas tightness. When required by the Building Official, a final test
for gas tightness of the DWV system shall be made by the smoke or
peppermint test as follows:
2.1. Smoke test. Introduce a pungent, thick smoke into the system. When
the smoke appears at vent terminals, such terminals shall be sealed and a
pressure equivalent to a 1-inch water column (249 Pa) shall be applied and
maintained for a test period of not less than 15 minutes.
2.2. Peppermint test. Introduce 2 ounces (59 mL) of oil of peppermint into
the system. Add 10 quarts (9464 mL) of hot water and seal all vent
terminals. The odor of peppermint shall not be detected at any trap or
other point in the system.
(ss) Shower liner test. Section P2503.6 is hereby deleted.
(tt) Protection against . physical damage. Section P2603.2.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
P2603.2.1 Protection against physical damage. In concealed locations where
piping, other than cast-iron or galvanized steel, is installed through holes or
notches in studs, joists, rafters or similar members less than 1.5 inches (38 mm)
from the nearest edge of the member, the pipe shall be protected by steel shield
plates. Such shield plates shall have a thickness of not less than 0.0575 inch
(1.463 mm) (No. 16 gage). Such plates shall cover the area of the pipe where the
member is notched or bored.
(uu) Pipes through footings or foundation walls. Section P2603.5 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
P2603.5 Pipes through footings or foundation walls. Any pipe that passes under a
footing or through a foundation wall shall be provided with a pipe sleeve two pipe
sizes greater than the pipe passing through the wall. If a pipe passes under a
footing and is not in contact with the footing, then a sleeve or relieving arch may
be omitted, where approved by the Building Official.
(vv) Pan size and drain. Section P2801.5.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
P2801.5.1 Pan size and drain. The pan shall be not less than 1.5 inches (38 mm)
deep and shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all dripping and
condensate from the tank or water heater. The pan shall be drained by an indirect
waste pipe having a minimum diameter of 3/4 inch (19 mm) or the outlet diameter
of the relief valve, whichever is larger. Piping for safety pan drains shall be of
those materials listed in Table P2904.5, except that PVC meeting ASTM D 1785,
D 2241 or D 2672 shall also be considered an acceptable material for this
purpose.
(ww) Water heaters installed in garages. Section P2801.6 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
P2801.6 Water heaters installed in garapes. Water heaters having an ignition
source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches
(457 mm) above the garage floor.
Exceptions:
1. Elevation of the ignition source is not required for fuel gas -fired
water heaters that are listed as flammable vapor ignition -resistant. (See
Section G2408.2).
2. Electric water heaters are not required to be elevated, as the
elements are not considered an ignition source.
(xx) Requirements for discharge pipe. Section P2803.6.1 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
P2803.6.1 Requirements of discharge pipe. The discharge piping serving a
pressure -relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination valve shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap or air break located in the same room
as the water heater.
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served
and shall discharge full size to the air gap or air break.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving
any other relief device or equipment.
5. Discharge to the floor, to the pan serving the water heater or
storage tank, to a waste receptor or to the outdoors.
6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or
structural damage.
7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the
building occupants.
8. Not be trapped.
9. Be installed to flow by gravity.
10. Not terminate more than 6 inches above the floor or waste
receptor.
11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of the piping.
12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section P2904.5 or
materials tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with
ASME A112.4.1.
(yy) Vacuum relief valve. Section P2803.7 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
P2803.7 Vacuum relief valve. Bottom fed tank -type water heaters and bottom fed
tanks connected to water heaters shall have a vacuum relief valve installed that
complies with ANSI Z21.22.
Exception: Where such water heaters and tanks are part of a circulating hot water
system and have a storage capacity of ten gallons or less.
(zz) Air gaps. Section P2902.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2902.3.1 Air gaps. Air gaps shall comply with ASME Al12.1.2 and air gap
fittings shall comply with ASME Al12.1.3. The minimum air gap shall be
measured vertically from the lowest end of a water supply outlet to the flood level
rim of the fixture or receptor into which such potable water outlets discharge. The
minimum required air gap shall be twice the diameter of the effective opening of
the outlet, but in no case less than the values specified in Table P2902.3.1. An air
gap or air break is required at the discharge point of a relief valve or piping. Air
gap devices shall be incorporated in dishwashing and clothes washing appliances.
(aaa) Hose bibb bleed. Section P2903.8.6 is hereby deleted.
(bbb) Service valve. Section P2903.9.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2903.9.1 Service valve. Where indicated below, each dwelling unit shall be
provided with an accessible main shutoff valve. The valve shall be of a full -open
type having nominal restriction to flow.
Service valves shall be installed in the following locations:
1. On the water service pipe from the public water supply at or near
the water meter.
2. On the water service pipe at the entrance into the building(s) if the
service valve required by (1) above is more than 100 feet from said
building(s).
3. On the water supply pipe to a gravity or pressurized water tank.
4. On the water supply pipe to every water heater.
(ccc) Hose bibb. Section P2903.10 is hereby deleted.
(ddd) Solvent cementin& Section P3003.9.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
P3003.9.2 Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from
moisture. A purple primer that conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Clear
primer in lieu of purple primer is acceptable where joints are accessible. Solvent
cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM D 2564 CSA CAN/CSA-
B137.3, CSA CAN/CSA-B181.2 or CSA CAN/CSA-BV182.1 shall be applied to
all joint surfaces. The joint shall be made while the cement is wet and shall be in
accordance with ASTM D 2855. Solvent -cement joints shall be permitted above
or below ground.
(eee) Joints between drainage piping_ and water closets. Section P3003.19 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
P3003.19 Joints between drainage pining and water closets. Joints between
drainage piping and water closets or similar fixtures shall be made by means of a
closet flange compatible with the drainage system material, securely fastened to a
structurally firm base. The joint shall be bolted, with an approved gasket, flange
to fixture connection complying with ASME Al12.4.3 or setting compound
between the fixture and the closet flange.
ff Horizontal to vertical (multiple connection fittings). Section P3005.I.1. is
hereby amended to read as follows:
P3005.1.1 Horizontal to vertical Aniultiple connection fittings). Double fittings
such as double sanitary tees and tee-wyes or approved multiple connection fittings
and back -to- back fixture arrangements that connect two or more branches at the
same level shall be permitted as long as directly opposing connections are the
same size and the discharge into directly opposing connections is from similar
fixture types or fixture groups. Double sanitary tee patterns shall not receive the
discharge of back-to-back water closets and fixtures or appliances with pumping
action discharge.
(gag) (Cleanouts at) Building drain and building sewer 'unction. Section
P3005.2.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P3005.2.7 (Cleanouts at) Building drain and building sewer junction. There shall
be a two-way cleanout near the junction of the building drain and building sewer.
This cleanout may be either inside or outside the building wall, provided it is
brought up to finish grade or to the lowest floor level. An accessible interior
building drain cleanout or test tee within close proximity to the building drain exit
point shall fulfill this requirement. "Close proximity" shall be deemed to mean a
developed length of no more than 10 feet.
(hhh) Electrical. Part VIII, Chapters 34-43 inclusive, is hereby deleted.
SECTION 4. THAT violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed a
misdemeanor punishable as provided by Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Lubbock, Texas.
SECTION 5. THAT should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this
'Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this
Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 6. THAT the City Secretary of the City of Lubbock, Texas, is hereby
authorized and directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance
as an alternative means of publication provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading thisl0th day of September , 2013.
Passed by the City Council on second reading this 26thday ofseptember , 2013.
GLE . ROB RTSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Reb ,ca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Steve O'Neal, Chief Building Official
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
A ssistant ity Attorney
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