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July 9, 2019 July 23,2019
Item No. 7.20 ORDINANCE NO. 2p 1ppA I Item No. 6.29
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 28.14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK,TEXAS WITH REGARD TO ADOPTION OF THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND PROVIDING 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 deems it in the best interest of
the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Lubbock to adopt the 2015 International
Residential Code for the City of Lubbock with certain amendments thereto to meet local
conditions;NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Chapter 28, Articles 28.14.001 through 28.14.004 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec.28.14.001 Adopted
The 2015 edition of the International Residential Code (third or later printing), as
published by the International Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter amended,
including appendices A-D, G, N, and P, and excluding part VIII (Electrical) and
appendices E, F, H-M, O and Q-U is hereby adopted as the residential code of the
City of Lubbock, Texas. A copy of said code is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as though set out herein in detail. References to the Residential Code in this
chapter shall mean the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code.One copy
of the 2015 International Residential Code shall be filed with the city secretary and
a copy shall be maintained in the office of the city building official.All such copies,
with the amendments thereto, shall be open to public inspection during the usual
hours of business of the offices where they are maintained.
Sec. 28.14.002 Coordination of administrative provisions
The administrative provisions contained in chapter 28,articles 28.01 through 28.08
of this Code of Ordinances are applicable to this article; however, for purposes of
administering provisions related more specifically to the regulation of one- and
two-family dwelling construction, these supplemental administrative provisions
have been provided.Except as amended or supplemented within sections 28.14.002
and 28.14.003, the entire text of chapter 1 of the 2015 International Residential
Code is deemed to be incorporated herein as though set out herein in detail. Where
a conflict arises between a provision contained within sections 28.14.002 and
28.14.003 and chapter 28,articles 28.01 through 28.08 of this Code of Ordinances,
it is the intent that the more specific govern,as determined by the building official.
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Sec. 28.14.003 Supplemental administrative provisions
(a) Administrative amendments and cross-references to articles 28.01 through
28.08.The following administrative provisions within chapter 1 of the International
Residential Code are hereby stricken, and the corresponding provisions within
articles 28.01 through 28.08 of this Code of Ordinances shall govern, as indicated
in table 28.14.003 below:
TABLE 28.14.003(a)
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS CROSS-REFERENCE
2015 Section Refer to Lubbock
International Heading/Subject Code of
Residential Ordinances
Code Section Chapter Section
R105.2 Work exempt from 28.05.019
permit
R106.1 & Submittal documents 28.05.003,
R106.1.1 and information on 28.05.004
construction
documents
R110 Certificate of 28.06.007
Occupancy
R112 Board of Appeals 2.03.491 through
2.03.495
R113.4 Violation penalties 28.02.006
R114 Stop work orders 28.02.007
(b) Schedule of permit fees. Section R108.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas,
mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee
for each permit shall be paid as required, as established in the annual
operating budget subsequent to review and adjustment by the City Council
pursuant to Section 1.03.004 of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances. . Pending
the adoption of the annual operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year, the
following fee schedule shall be applicable:
CITY OF LUBBOCK CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
One and Two-Family Dwellings
Shaded areas do notapply)
PERMIT/P COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL(1-
ROJECT/F 2 Family Dwellings
EE & Ancilla
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CATEGOR
Y
BUILDING PERMITS
New All buildings: $0.20 New home or
Construction per sq. ft. of gross duplex: $0.11 per
floor under roof sq. ft. of conditioned
space
Accessory and/or
unconditioned
buildings: $0.11 per
sq. ft. under roof
Additions to As for new As for new
floor area construction construction
Alterations & $2.25 per$1,000.00 As for new
remodeling construction construction, $50.00
(no change in valuation, $30.00 minimum
building minimum
area):
Demolition $50.00
All others $50.00
(generic)
Minimum $50.00 (Where more than one inspection is
building required, an additional fee of$15.00 shall be
permit fee assessed for each additional inspection)
(all classes,
unless noted
otherwise)
Advance 10% of building Not Applicable
Plan Review permit fee, $30.00
Fee: min., $100.00 max.,
to be credited
toward final review
fee
Plan Review 25%of building
Fee (payable pen-nit fee
with permit):
Review fee, None
first revision:
Review fee, 5% of building
second and permit, $30.00
subsequent minimum, $100.00
revisions: maximum(in
advance
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Review fee, 5% of building
change permit, $30.00
orders and minimum, $100.00
other maximum (in
modifications advance)
House/buildi $50.00 (Building permit fees will apply to final set
ng moving up in city limits, but are not the responsibility of
permit: the moving contractor)
CITY OF LUBBOCK CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
One and Two-Family Dwellings
Shaded areas do nota
PERMIT/P COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (1-
ROJECT/F 2 Family Dwellings
EE & Ancillary)
CATEGOR
Y
BUILDING PERMITS
Permit fees, One location involved: 200% of normal building
work permit fee.
commencing
prior to Two locations involved: 200% of normal permit fee
permit for first site, 300% of normal permit fee for second
approval: site.
Three or more locations involved: As above, except
that the third and subsequent sites shall each be
assessed fees of 400% of the normal permit fees.
Re-roofing, demolition, and house-moving fees
shall be the greater of $100.00 or 200% of the
normal permit fee for each site involved.
Investigative inspection fees of $60.00, as deemed
necessary
Renewal of One-half of original building permit fees
expired
permit:
Renewal of Greater of$100.00 or 200% of the original permit
involuntarily fees; Where utilities have been terminated due to
terminated illegal occupancy, the fees shall be paid prior to re-
permit: establishment of utility service
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Permit Scope of work unchanged from original pen-nit:
transfer fee: Original fee, not to exceed $250.00
Scope of work varies from original permit: Fees as
for new construction
Investigative inspection fees of $60.00 may be
necessary
Re- First re-inspection: $30.00
inspection
Fees: Second re-inspection: $45.00
Third re-inspection: $60.00
Fourth and subsequent re-inspections: $75.00
CITY OF LUBBOCK CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
One and Two-Family Dwellings
(Shaded areas do notapply)
PERMIT/P COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
ROJECT/F (1-2 Family
EE Dwellings &
CATEGOR Ancillary)
Y
BUILDING PERMITS
Investigative Single $60.00; Subsequent buildings $25.00
inspection
fee:
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Certificates Where associated with Not Applicable
of an active building
Occupancy permit for a new
or building, remodel,
Completion: renovation or addition:
No Charge
Exiting buildings:
Replacement of lost
Certificate: $30.00
Reissue due to a change
in occupancy
classification, or the
expiration of two years
since the last inspection
of the premises:
Single building:
$60.00 inspection fee
plus
$30.00 C.O. fee;
Multiple buildings:
$60.00 inspection fee
for the
first building plus
$30.00 C.O. fee;
Subsequent buildings:
$25.00 inspection fee
plus $15.00 C.O. fee
(c) Inspections. Section R109 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R109.1 Types of inspections. For on-site construction,from time to time the
building official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent,shall
make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either
approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the
permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this
or other applicable codes and requirements.
R109.1.1 Foundation inspection. Inspection of the foundation shall
be made after poles or piers are set or trenches or basement areas are
excavated and any required forms erected and any required
reinforcing steel is in place and supported prior to the placing of
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concrete. The foundation inspection shall include excavations for
thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls,partitions,
structural supports,or equipment and special requirements for wood
foundations.
R109.1.2 Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems
inspection. Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and
electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment,
before fixtures or appliances are set or installed,and prior to framing
inspection.
Exception: Ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in
accordance with Section M2105.1 shall be permitted to be backfilled
prior to inspection.
R109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction in areas prone to
flooding as established by Table R301.2(l), upon placement of the
lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical
construction, the building official shall require submission of
documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered design
professional, of the elevation of the lowest floor, including
basement, required in Section R324.
R109.1.4 Frame and masoga inspection. Inspection of framing and
masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry; all
framing, fire stopping, draft stopping and bracing are in place and
after the plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections are
approved.
R109.1.5 Other inspections. In addition to the called inspections
above, the building official may make or require any other
inspections to ascertain compliance with this code and other laws
enforced by the building official.
R109.1.5.1 Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection. Where
fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units
or due to location on property, the building official shall require an
inspection of such construction after all lathing and/or wallboard is
in place,but before any plaster is applied,or before wallboard joints
and fasteners are taped and finished.
R109.1.5.2. Reinforced masonry, insulating concrete form (ICF)
and conventionally-formed or earth-formed concrete wall
inspection. Reinforced masonry walls, insulating concrete form
(ICF) walls and conventionally formed or earth formed concrete
walls shall be inspected after plumbing, mechanical and electrical
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systems embedded within the walls, and reinforcing steel is in place
and supported and prior to placement of grout or concrete.
Inspection shall verify the correct size, location, embedment depth,
clearances, spacing and lapping of reinforcing and other embedded
items. For masonry walls, inspection shall also verify that the
location of grout cleanouts and size of grout spaces comply with the
requirements of this code, and that grout pour heights are not
exceeded.
R109.1.6 Final inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the
permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.
R109.2 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept
reports of approved agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the
requirements as to qualifications and reliability. Where the use of inspection
agencies is desired or contemplated,the permittee shall request approval of
said agencies sufficiently in advance of the need for the subject
inspection(s).
R109.3 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their
agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this
code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.
R109.4 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point
indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval
of the building official. The building official upon notification shall make
the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the
construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit
holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply
with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such
portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building
official.
Section 28.14.004 'Technical amendments
(a) Definitions. Section R-202 is hereby amended by adding a new definition as
follows:
Engineered fill. Soil used for fill or backfill that has been placed,compacted
and tested in accordance with the specifications of the structural or
geotechnical engineer of record, or, where such specifications do not exist,
that has been classified, placed, compacted and tested to a minimum 95%
of standard proctor density in accordance with accepted industry standards.
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(b) Climatic and geographic design criteria. Section R301.2(1) is hereby
amended by insertion of the following local climatic and geographic design criteria
into table R301.2(1):
TABLE 1001.2.(1)
CLIM1IAnC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
WIND DESIGN SUulECr ro DAMAGE PRONI
GROUND SEISMIC' WIN'I M ICEBARRIER AIR MCAN
UN. No
FLOOD SNOW Tulognp DESIGN Print DESIGN UNUERLAVM1IL"N f:IiEEZING ANNUAL
LOAD Spced hical CATEGORY Weanccriag filo '1'cnn 1, TEMP TRI;QU I REM HAZARDS INDEX 7["IP
paphl cfrcctt dcplhIs psr 11,f Na A Modcrale 1:' o ldl-1 I N Urgrecs Nu Sce Nutc 1 172 )Cg—
Note I:See Lubbock Alnnieiryll Cede Amdc 31193
(c) Exterior walls. Section R302.1 is hereby arnended by the addition of a new
exception #6 to read as follows:
6. In garden home developments with easements specifically allowing
overhangs to project into adjacent lots, overhangs may project a maximum
of 2 feet across the property line. Such overhangs must be one-hour fire
resistive construction and be decked with fire retardant treated decking. The
overhang shall not be equipped with soffit vents or penetrations.
(d) Exterior walls (Table R302.1(2). Table R302.1(2) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
TABLE R302.1(2)
EXTERIOR WALLS
MINIMUM FIREW MINIMUM FIRE.
FXERIOR WALL F.LIiMGiN'I' RESISTANCE RATING SEPARATION
DISTANCE
1-hour in accordance with
Fire-resistance rated ASTM L•' 119 or UL 263 Less than 5 feet
Walls with exposure from both
sides
Non tire-resistance rated 0 Hours 5 leet or realer
Not allowed NIA Less than 2 Icer
Projections fire-resistance rated I hour on the underside"I' 2 fleet to less than 3 feet
Non tire-resistance rated 0 Hours _ 3 feet
Not allowed _ NIA Less than 3 Feet
OI)cnilir:s in Maximum 25%ofwall 0]-lours 3 feet
Walls area
Unlimited 0 flours 5 feet
Comte with Section
Penetrations All IZ302-4 Less than 3 feet
None re uired 3 feet or renter
a. Rooreave fire-resistance rating shall be permitted to be reduced to 0 lours on the underside of the eave if fireblocking is
provided from the wall rop plate io the underside of the roof sheathing.
b. Ronfeavc lire-resistance rating shall be permitted to be reduced to 0 hours on the underside of the eave provided that gable
vent openings are not installed.
(e) Opening protection. Section R302.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into
a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings
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between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors
not less than 1-3/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb-core
steel doors not less than 1-3/8 inches(35 mm)thick,or 20-minute fire-rated
doors,equipped with a self-closing device or a hard-wired carbon monoxide
alarm installed on the residence side of the garage door entrance to the
structure.
(f) 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 local exhaust system are provided.The minimum local exhaust rates shall
be determined in accordance with Section M1507. Exhaust 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.
(g) Mechanical ventilation. Section R303.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(h) Emergency escape and rescue required. Section R310.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required. Basements and attics 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 (I 118 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 8310.2.
Exceptions:
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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.
(i) Automatic fire sprinkler systems. Section R313 is hereby deleted.
0) Storm shelters (General). Section R323.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
R323.1 Storm shelters (General). This section applies to the construction of
storm shelters when constructed as separate detached buildings or when
constructed as rooms within buildings for the purpose of providing safe
refuge from storms that produce high winds, such as tornados and
hurricanes. In addition to other applicable requirements in this code, such
storm shelters shall be constructed in accordance with ICC/NSSA-500.
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Exception: Basements designated as storm shelters for purposes of
complying with exception 1 or 2 to section R310.1 need not be constructed
in accordance with 1CC/NSSA-500.
(k) Minimum size (of footings). Section R403.1.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
R403.1.1 Minimum size. Minimum sizes for concrete and masonry footings
shall be as set forth in The City of Lubbock Residential Foundation Design
Manual, adopted by reference as though fully set out herein.
(1) Minimum depth. Section R403.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R403.1.4. Minimum depth. All exterior footings shall be placed at
least 12 inches (305 mm) below the undisturbed ground or engineered till
(see definition) surface. Where applicable, the depth of footings shall also
conform to sections R403.1.4.1 through R403.1.4.2.
(m) Foundation anchorage. Section R403.1.6. is hereby amended by the addition
of a third exception to read as follows:
3. Approved powder-actuated pins may be used in lieu of anchor bolts
within twelve (12) inches of the joints of sole plates.
(n) Foundation elevation. Section R403.1.7.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
R403.1.7.3. Foundation elevation. The lowest portion of a building finished
floor elevation shall be installed no lower than that indicated in table
R403.1.7.3 below:
TABLE R403.1.7.3
Minimum Floor Elevations for Structures Relative to Lot Slope
Elevation Min. Floor Min. Floor
Difference- Elevation above Elevation above
Top of curb top of curb when top of curb when
to rear slope is from front slope is from rear
property line to rear (inches) to front(inches)
(inches)
0 12 12
6 10.5 13.5
12 9 15
18 8 16.5
24 6 18
30 1 6 1 19.5
36 6 21
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The ground shall slope away from the structure in all directions as required elsewhere in this
code;
The minimum distance from the finished ground elevation to the top of the floor shall be
eight(8)inches at all locations around the building;
Minimum floor elevations. The minimum floor elevation shall be determined by using the
top of the floor slab and shall be a minimum of six(6)inches above the calculated peak water
surface elevation as determined by the city engineer,or that determined by Table 8403.1.7.3,
whichever results in the more stringent requirement. It shall be the responsibility of the
builder/contractor to provide the city building official with a survey certificate indicating the
required finish floor elevation as determined by the surveyor.The required elevation shall be
indicated on the construction plans and marked on the front street curb. Structures located in
any floor hazard area shall comply with all F.E.M.A. regulations, which will supersede the
above.
Alternate elevations are permitted subject to the approval of the building official and city
engineer, provided it can be demonstrated that required drainage to an approved point of
discharge and away from the structure is provided at all locations on the site.
(o) Concrete and masonry foundation walls. Sections R404.1.2.1 and R404.1.3
are hereby amended to read as follows:
R404.1.2.1 Masonry foundation walls. Concrete masonry and clay masonry
foundation walls shall be constructed as set forth in tables R404.1.1(1),
R404.1.1(2), R404.1.1(3) or R404.1.1(4) and shall also comply with the
applicable provisions of Sections R606. Where applicable, such walls shall
be designed and constructed in accordance with the City of Lubbock
Residential Foundation Design Manual, adopted by reference as though
fully set out herein. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D 1 and D2, concrete
masonry and clay masonry foundation walls shall comply with section
R404.1.4. Rubble stone masonry foundation walls shall be constructed in
accordance with sections R404.1.8 and R606.3.2. Rubble stone masonry
walls shall not be used in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2.
R404.1.2 Concrete foundation walls. Concrete foundation walls that
support light-frame walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the provisions of this section,ACI 318,ACI 332,PCA 100,or the City
of Lubbock Residential Foundation Design Manual, adopted by reference
as though fully set out herein.Concrete foundation walls that support above-
grade concrete walls that are within the applicability limits of section
R608.2 shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions
of this section, ACI 318, ACI 332 or PCA 100. Concrete foundation walls
that support above-grade concrete walls that are not within the applicability
limits of section R608.2 shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the provisions of ACI 318,ACI 332 or PCA 100. When ACI 318, ACI
332, PCA 100 or the provisions of this section are used to design concrete
foundation walls,project drawings,typical details and specifications are not
required to bear the seal of the architect or engineer responsible for design,
unless otherwise required by the state law of the jurisdiction having
authority.
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(p) Concrete or masonry foundations. The exceptions to Section 405.1 are hereby
amended to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. A drainage system is not required when the foundation is
installed on well-drained ground or sand-gravel mixture soils
according to the Unified Soil Classification System, Group I Soils,
as detailed in table R405.1.
2. A drainage system is not required for a basement wall footing
where the excavation for the basement wall does not result in a soil
disturbance closer than three (3) feet to the exterior roof drip line
and there is no evidence of groundwater infiltration.
(q) Foundation water management. Section R406 is hereby amended by re-titling
of the section and amended to read as follows:
SECTION R406
FOUNDATION WATER MANAGEMENT
406.1 Concrete and masonry foundation dampness resistance.
Except where required by section R406.2 to be made water-resistant,
foundation walls that retain earth and enclose interior spaces and floors
below grade shall be treated to resist dampness from the top of the footing
to the finished grade. Masonry walls shall have not less than 3/8 inch (9.5
mm) portland cement parging applied to the exterior of the wall. The
parging shall be treated in accordance with one of the following:
1. Bituminous coating,
2. 3 pounds per square yard (1.63 kg/M2) of acrylic modified
cement.
3. 118-inch (3.2 mm) coat of surface-bonding cement complying
with ASTM C 887.
4. Any material permitted in section R406.2.
5. Other approved materials or methods.
Exception: Parging of unit masonry walls is not required where a material
is approved for direct application to the masonry.
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Concrete walls shall be treated for resistance to dampness by applying any
one of the above listed materials or any one of the materials listed in section
R406.2 to the exterior of the wall.
406.2 Concrete and masonry foundation water resistant barriers.
In areas where a high water table or other severe soil-water conditions are
known to exist, exterior foundation walls that retain earth and enclose
interior spaces and floors below grade shall be provided with water resistant
barriers from the top of the footing to the finished grade. Such barriers shall
be in accordance with one of the following:
1. 2-ply hot-mopped felts.
2. 55 pound (25 kg) roll roofing.
3. 6-mil (0.15 mm) polyvinyl chloride.
4. 6-mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene.
5. 40-mil (1 mm) polymer-modified asphalt.
6. 60-mil (1.5 mm) flexible polymer cement.
7. 118-inch (3 mm) cement-based, fiber-reinforced waterproof
coating.
8. 60-mil, (0.22 mm)solvent-free, liquid-applied synthetic rubber.
9. Other approved materials or methods.
Exception: Organic solvent based products such as hydrocarbons,
chlorinated hydrocarbons,ketones and esters shall not be used for ICF walls
with expanded polystyrene form material. Plastic roofing cements, acrylic
coatings, latex coatings, mortars and pargings are permitted to be used to
seal ICF walls. Cold setting asphalt or hot asphalt shall conform to type C
of ASTM D 449. Hot asphalt shall be applied at a temperature of less than
200 degrees Fahrenheit.
All joints in membrane barriers shall be lapped and sealed with an adhesive
compatible with the membrane.
406.3 Dampness resistance for wood foundations.
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Wood foundations enclosing habitable or usable spaces located below grade
shall be treated for resistance to dampness in accordance with sections
R406.3.1 through R406.3.4.
(r) Wood floor framing design and construction. Sections R502.2, R502.3,and
R502.3.4 are hereby amended to read as follows:
R502.2 Wood floor framing design and construction. Floors shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter,
figure R502.2 and sections 8317 and R318 or in accordance with
AF&PA/NDS. Basement floor-ceiling structural assemblies, where
supporting a concrete floor slab above, shall be constructed in accordance
with section R502.3 and figures R404.1.1(1), R404.1.1(2), R404.1.1(3),
R404.1.1(4), R404.1.2(1) and/or R404.1.2(2), as applicable (figures
contained in the City of Lubbock Residential Foundation Design Manual,
adopted by reference as though fully set out herein).
R502.3 Allowable joist spans. Spans for floor joists shall be in accordance
with tables R502.3.1(1), R502.3.1(2) or R502.3.4, as applicable. For the
most current data, other grades and species, or other loading conditions,
refer to the latest AF&PA Span Tables for Joists and Rafters and/or current
data available from the American Wood Council.
(s) Joists supporting concrete slabs. Section R502.3 is hereby amended by the
addition of a new sub-section R502.3.4, to read as follows:
R502.3.4 Joists supporting concrete slabs. Joist assemblies supporting
concrete floor-ceiling assemblies shall not exceed the load assumptions or
joist spans indicated in table R502.3.4 within the City of Lubbock
Residential Foundation Design Manual, adopted by reference as though
fully set out herein.
(t) Concrete floors on ground, General. Section R506.1 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
R506.1 Concrete floors on ground,General. Concrete slab-on-ground floors
shall be a minimum 3.5 inches (89 mm) thick (for expansive soils, see
section R403.1.8). The specified compressive strength of concrete shall be
as set forth in section R402.2. To the extent applicable, concrete slab-on-
ground floors shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Lubbock
Residential Foundation Design Manual, adopted by reference as though
fully set out herein.
(u) Headers. Section R602.7 is hereby amended as follows:
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R602.7 Headers. For header spans, see Tables R602.7(1)and R602.7(2)and
R602.7(3)._For the most current data, other grades and species, or other
loading conditions, refer to the latest AF do PA Span 1 ables fbr Joists and
Rafters and/or current data available from the American Wood Council.
(v) Flashing. Section R703.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R703.4 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.
(w) Table 703.8.4 Tie Attachment and Airspace Requirements. Delete Table
703.8.4 and replace with the following:
TABLE 703.8.4
TIE ATTACHMENT AND AIRSPACE REQUIREMENTS
BACKING MINIMU MINIMU AIRSPACE
AND TIE MTM. M TIE
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FASTENE
R.
Wood stud 22 U.S.gage 6D-2"nail,ring
backing with Nominal 1 in.between sheathing
(0.0299 in.)x 7/8 shank or#8-2"
corrugated sheet in.wide screw and veneer
metal
W1.7(No.9 U.S. Minimum Maximum 4-
Wood stud gage;0.148 in.) 6D-2"nail,ring nominal I in. 1/2 in.
backing with with hook shank or#8-2" between between
metal strand wire embedded in screw sheathing and backing and
mortar'oint veneer veneer
W1.7(No.9 U.S. No. 10 screw Minimum Maximum 4-
Cold-formed steel gage;a c 0.148 in.) extending through nominal 1 in. 1/2 in.
stud backing with the steel framing
with hook between between
adjustable metal embedded in a minimum of sheathing and backing and
strand wire mortar joint three exposed veneer veneer
threads
a. All ties and fasteners to be corrosion-resistant
(x) Flashing. Section R703.8.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R703.8.5 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
R703.8. 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 R703.8.5 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.
(y) Weepholes. Section R703.8.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R703.8.6 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 3/16 inch (5 mm) in diameter. Weepholes
shall be located immediately above the flashing.
Exception: The requirements of 8703.8.6 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
R703.8.5,as amended.
(z) Allowable ceiling Joist spans.Section R802.4 is hereby amended as follows:
R802.4 Allowable ceiling joist spans. Spans for ceiling joists shall be in
accordance with Tables R802.4(l)and R802.4(2).For the most current data,
other grades and species, or other loading conditions, refer to the latest AF
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& PA Span Tables for Joists and Rafters and/or current data available from
the American Wood Council.
(aa) Allowable rafter spans. Section R802.5 is hereby amended as follows:
R802.5 Allowable rafter spans. Spans for rafters shall be in accordance with
Tables R802.5.1(1) through R802.5.1(8). For the most current data, other
grades and species, or other loading conditions, refer to the latest AF& PA
Span Tables for Joists and Rafters and/or current data available from the
American Wood Council. The span of each rafter shall be measured along
the horizontal projection of the ranter.
(bb) Ventilation required. Section R806.1 is hereby amended by adding the
following exception after the section:
Exception:Attic ventilation shall not be required when deemed unnecessary
by the Building Official due to atmospheric or climatic conditions.
(cc) Roof re-cover not allowed. Section R908.3.1.1 item no. 2 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2. Where the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay, cement,
asbestos-cement tile, or asphalt, fiberglass or composition shingles.
(dd) Energy Efficiency (Chapter 11). The entire text of chapter 11 is hereby
deleted and replaced with the following:
Chapter 11- Energy Efficiency. One and two family dwellings shall comply
with the applicable energy conservation provisions of the 2015 International
Energy Conservation Code, as amended.
(ee) Protection against physical damage. Section M1308.2.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
M1308.2.1 Protection against physical damage. In concealed locations
where piping 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 on not less than 0.0575 inch (1.463 min) (No. 16
gage). Such plates shall cover the area of the pipe where the member is
notched or bored.
(ff) Sizing. Section M 1401.3 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
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ACCA Manual J or other approved heating and cooling calculation
methodologies.
(gg) 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 1/8 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1-percent slope). 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 min), 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 thiclaiess 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.
(hh) Auxiliary drain pan. Section M 1411.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
M1411.4 Auxiliary drain pan. Category IV condensing appliances shall
have an auxiliary drain pan where damage to any building component will
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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.
(ii) Insulation of refrigerant piping. Section M1411.6 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section M1411.6. Insulation of refrigerant piping. Piping and fittings for
refrigerant vapor(suction) lines shall be insulated with 318-inch (318") wall
closed cell insulation having a thermal resistivity of at least R = 2.1) hr-ft2
-- P/BTU and having external surface permanence not exceeding 0.05 perm
when tested in accordance with ASTM E 96.
0j) Locking port access caps. Section M1411.8 is hereby deleted.
(kk) Outdoor discharge. Section M1501.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
M 1501.1 Outdoor discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust
system shall be discharged to the outdoors in accordance with Section
M 1506.3. Air shall not be exhausted into an attic, soffit, ridge vent or crawl
space.
Exception: Whole-house ventilation-type attic fans and bathroom
ventilation fans that discharge into a ventilated attic space of dwelling units
having private attics shall be permitted.
(11) Duct termination. Section M1502.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
M 1502.3. 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.
(mm) Specified length. Section M1502.4.4.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
M1502.4.4.1 Specified length. The maxiinum 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 M 1502.4.4.1.
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(nn) Recirculation of air. Section M1507.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
M 1507.2 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 tenninal end of the exhaust duct shall be permanently secured in
place.
(oo) 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 min)
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.
(pp) 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 building, or by enclosure with a fence or other suitable
barrier.
(qq) 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.
(rr) 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
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be approved for outdoor installation. All regulators must be installed near a
walkway or an access point.
(ss) Exhaust installation. Section G2439.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
G243 9.3 (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.
(tt) Protection required. Section G2439.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
G2439.6(614.7)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 1-114 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).
(uu) Length identification. Section G2439.7.5 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
G2439.7.5 (614.8.5) 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.
(vv) 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.
(ww) Rough plumbing. Section P2503.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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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. Exception:
Air tests shall not be used on PVC piping if not approved by the
piping manufacturer.
(xx) 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 f-
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.
(yy) Shower liner test. Section P2503.6 is hereby deleted.
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(zz) 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.
(aaa) Pan size and drain. Section P2801.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2801.6.1 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 314 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 P2906.5, except that
PVC meeting ASTM D 1785, D 2241 or D 2672 shall also be considered an
acceptable material for this purpose. Where a pan was not previously
installed, a pan drain shall not be required for a replacement water heater
installation.
(bbb) Water heaters installed in garages. Section P2801.7 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
P2801.7 Water heaters installed in garages. 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.
(ccc) Vacuum relief valve. Section P2804.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2804.7 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 221.22.
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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.
(ddd) Hose bibb bleed. Section P2903.8.5 is hereby deleted.
(eee) 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.
(fff) Hose bibb. Section P2903.10 is hereby deleted.
(ggg) Solvent cementing. 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-BV 182.1 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.
Exception: A primer shall not be required where all of the following
conditions apply:
1. The solvent cement used is third-party certified as
conforming to ASTM D 2564; and
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2. The solvent cement is used only for joining PVC drain,
waste and vent piping and fittings in non-pressure applications in
sizes up to and including four inches(4") in diameter.
(hhh) Horizontal to vertical (multiple connection fittings). Section P3005.1.1. is
hereby amended to read as follows:
P3005.1.1 Horizontal to vertical (multiple 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.
(iii) (Cleanouts at) Building drain and building sewer iunction. Section
P3005.2.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P3005.2.3 (Cleanouts at) Building drain and building sewer junction.
The junction of the building drain and the building sewer shall be served by
a two-way cleanout that is located at the junction or within ten feet(10') of
developed length of piping upstream of the junction. Where the depth of the
horizontal building drain at the two-cleanout location exceeds four feet(4'),
a two pipe two-way cleanout shall be provided. For the requirements of this
section, removal of a water closet shall not be required to provide cleanout
access.
(jjj) Permit requirements. A new Section P3010.1.1 is hereby added as follows
P3010.1.1 Permit Requirements. A licensed plumbing contractor shall
obtain a permit under this section prior to the work being performed. The
permit application shall indicate if work in the city right-o-way will be
necessary. If issued, the permit will grant the licensed plumbing contractor
temporary permitted user status, as contemplated by Section 36.09 of the
Lubbock Code of Ordinances, for limited access to the city right-of-way.
Excavation in the city right-of-way subjects the permittee to all applicable
requirements of Section 36.09, save and except the requirements for a
separate right-of-way permit. The limited access is restricted to unpaved
areas only and defined as an excavation that is hand-dug only (no
mechanical excavation) and no more than 3 feet in width adjacent to the
property line. The licensed plumbing contractor has the option of hiring a
"permitted user"to perform the work in the public ROW.
(kkk) Electrical. Part VIII, Chapters 34-43 inclusive, is hereby deleted.
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(111) SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS. A new chapter 34 is hereby
created to read as follows:
CHAPTER 34
SWIMMING POOLS,SPAS AND HOT TUBS
3401.1 General. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and
construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs installed in or on the lot of a
one- or two-family dwelling.
3401.2 Pools in flood hazard areas. Pools that are located in flood hazard areas
established by Table R301.2(1), including above-ground pools,on-ground pools
and in-ground pools that involve placement of fill, shall comply with Section
3401.2.1 or 3401.2.2.
Exception: Pools located in riverine flood hazard areas which are outside
of designated floodways.
3401.2.1 Pools located in designated floodways. Where pools are located
in designated floodways, documentation shall be submitted to the building
official which demonstrates that the construction of the pool will not
increase the design flood elevation at any point within the jurisdiction.
3401.2.2 Pools located where floodways have not been designated.
Where pools are located where design flood elevations are specified but
floodways have not been designated,the applicant shall provide a
floodway analysis that demonstrates that the proposed pool will not
increase the design flood elevation more than 1 foot (305 mm) at any point
within the jurisdiction. Such analysis shall also demonstrate compliance
with Section 30.03 of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 3402 —DEFINITIONS
3402.1 General. For the purposes of these requirements, the terms used shall be
defined as follows and as set forth in Chapter 2.
ABOVE-GROUND/ON-GROUND POOL. See "Swimming pool."
BARRIER. A fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof which
completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming
pool.
HOT TUB. See"Swimming pool."
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IN-GROUND POOL. See "Swimming pool."
RESIDENTIAL. That which is situated on the premises of a detached one- or
two-family dwelling, or a one-family townhouse not more than three stories in
height.
SPA, NONPORTABLE. See "Swimming pool."
SPA, PORTABLE. A nonpermanent structure intended for recreational bathing,
in which all controls, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an
integral part of the product.
SWIMMING POOL. Any structure intended for swimming or recreational
bathing that contains water more than 24 inches (6 10 mm) deep. This includes in-
ground, above-ground and on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.
SWIMMING POOL, INDOOR. A swimming pool which is totally contained
within a structure and surrounded on all four sides by the walls of the enclosing
structure.
SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR. Any swimming pool which is not an indoor
pool.
SECTION 3403 - SWIMMING POOLS
3403.1 In-ground pools. In-ground pools shall be designed and constructed in
compliance with ANSI/NSP1-5.
3403.2 Above-ground and on-ground pools. Above-ground and on-ground
pools shall be designed and constructed in compliance with ANSI/NSP1-4.
3403.3 Pools in flood hazard areas. In flood hazard areas established by Table
R301.2(l), pools in coastal high hazard areas shall be designed and constructed in
compliance with ASCE 24.
SECTION 3404 - SPAS AND HOT TUBS
3404.1 Permanently installed spas and hot tubs. Permanently installed spas and
hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in compliance with ANSI/NSPI-3.
3404.2 Portable spas and hot tubs. Portable spas and hot tubs shall be designed
and constructed in compliance with ANSI/NSPI-6.
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SECTION 3405-BARRIER REQUIREMENTS
3405.1 Application. The provisions of this appendix shall control the design of
barriers for residential swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. These design controls
are intended to provide protection against potential drownings and near-
drownings by restricting access to swimming pools,spas and hot tubs.
3405.2 Outdoor swimming pool.An outdoor swimming pool, including an in-
ground, above-ground or on-ground pool,hot tub or spa, shall be surrounded by a
barrier which shall comply with the following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches (1219 mm)above
grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the
swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the
bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of
the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of
the pool structure is above grade, such as an above-ground pool,the
barrier may be at ground level, such as the pool structure, or mounted on
top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool
structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool
structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm).
2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-
diameter(102 mm) sphere.
3. Solid barriers which do not have openings, such as a masonry or
stone wall, shall not contain indentations or protrusions,except for normal
construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members,
and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than
45 inches (1143 mm),the horizontal members shall be located on the
swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall
not exceed 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative
cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not
exceed 1-3/4 inches (44 mm) in width.
5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members,
and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches
(1143 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4
inches (102 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical
members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1-3/4 inches (44
mm) in width.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2-1/4 inch (57
mm)square, unless the fence has slats fastened at the top or the bottom
which reduce the openings to not more than 1-3/4 inches (44 mm).
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7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a
lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall
not be more than 1-3/4 inches (44 mm).
8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Items 1
through 7, and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device.
Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool, and shall
be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Gates, other than
pedestrian access gates, shall have a self-latching device. Where the
release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54
inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and
openings shall comply with the following:
8.1 The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of
the gate at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate; and
8.2 The gate and barrier shall have no opening larger than '/2
inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release
mechanism.
9. Where a wall of a divelling serves as part of the barrier, one of the
following conditions shall be met:
9.1 The pool shall be equipped with a powered safety cover in
compliance with ASTM F 1346;
9.2 Doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall
be equipped with an alarm which produces an audible warning
when the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm
shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL2017. The
deactivation switch(es) shall be located at least 54 inches (1372
mm) above the threshold of the door; or
9.3 Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with
self-latching devices, with door opening devices located at 54"
(13 72 mm) above the threshold of the door; which are approved by
the governing body, shall be acceptable as long as the degree of
protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by Item
9.1 or 9.2 described herein.
10. Where an above-ground pool structure is used as a barrier or where
the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of
access is a ladder or steps:
10.1 The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured,
locked or removed to prevent access; or
10.2 The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which
meets the requirements of Items 1 through 9. When the ladder or
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steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not
allow the passage of a 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
3405.3 Indoor swimming pool. Walls surrounding an indoor swimming pool
shall comply with Item 9 of Section 3405.2.
3405.4 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located to prohibit permanent
structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb them.
3405.5 Barrier Exceptions. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies
with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix.
SECTION 3406—ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION FOR SWIMMING
POOL AND SPA SUCTION OUTLETS
3406.1 General. Suction outlets shall be designed and installed in accordance
with APSP — 7.
Exception: Portable spas and portable exercise spas listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 156' or CSA C22.2 No. 218.1
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.
SECTION 7. THAT this ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days from its passage and
publication.
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AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading this 9tli day of July , 2019.
Passed by the City Council on second reading this 23rd_day of_ July , 2019.
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DAN POPE, MA OR
ATTEST:
Rebe t
a Garza, City Secre ry
APPRO ED AS TO CONTENT:
Greg Zielinski, Inte im Chief Building Official
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Amy,,Skffs, Assistai l -y
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