HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2024-O0032 - 2021 International Existing Building Code, Adding Article 28.17 - 03/26/2024First Reading
March 5, 2024
Item No. 6.8
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-00032
Second Reading
March 26, 2024
Item No. 5.39
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK BY ADDING ARTICLE 28.17 WITH REGARD TO ADOPTION OF THE
2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISITING BUILDING CODE AND PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 2021 International Existing
Building 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 That the Code of Ordinances, City of Lubbock, Texas, is hereby amended
by adding an article, to be numbered Article 28.17, which said article reads as follows:
ARTICLE 28.17
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
§ 28.17.001. Adopted.
The 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter amended, is hereby adopted as the
existing building 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
existing building code in this chapter or to "this code" within this article shall mean
and refer to the 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code as amended
herein. One copy of the 2021 International Existing Building 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.
§ 28.17.002. Coordination of administrative provisions.
TABLE 28.17.002
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS CROSS-REFERENCE
2021 International
Existing Building Section Refer to Lubbock Code of
Code Section Heading/Subject Ordinances Chapter Section
108.6
113.4
114.1
112
§ 28.17.003.
Fee refunds
Violation penalties
Stop work orders
Means of appeals
Amendments.
28.05.109
28.02.006
28.02.007
2.03.491-2.03.501
(a) Referenced codes and standards. Section 102.4 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically adopted, and
standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in
Sections 102.4.1 and 102.4.2.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of
the listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing shall govern.
(b) Certificate issued. Section 110.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
110.2 Certificate issued. After the code official inspects the structure and does not
find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the
department, the code official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the
following:
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The permit number.
The address of the structure.
The name and address of the owner or the owner's authorized agent.
A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is
issued.
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5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been
inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the
occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the
proposed occupancy is classified.
6. The name of the code ofrcial.
7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
The use and occupancy in accordance with the provisions of the
International Building Code.
9. The type of construction as defined in the International Building Code.
10. The design occupant load and any impact the alteration has on the
design occupant load of the area not within the scope of the work.
11. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
(c) Sco�e• Section 306.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
306.1 Scope. The provisions of Sections 306.1 through 306.7.16 apply to
maintenance and repair, change of occupancy, additions and alterations to existing
buildings, including those identified as historic buildings.
Exception:
1. Components of projects regulated by and registered with Architectural
Barriers Division of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be
deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
2. If the cost of the project is less than $SOK, it must comply with ICC A117.1,
or shall be reviewed and inspected to the Texas accessibility Standards by a
Registered Accessibility Specialist.
(d) Desi n. Section 306.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
306.2 Desi�n. Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be
accessible in accordance with this code and the alteration and existing building
provisions in ICC Al 17.1, as applicable.
Exception: Projects subject to the Texas Accessibility Standards as adopted by thc
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are exempt from this section.
Projects with a valuation of less than $50,000.00 (which are subject to the T'exas
Accessibility Standards) may be accepted as equivalent to this section where
reviewed and inspected to the Texas Accessibility Standards by a Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation Registered Accessibility Specialist when a plan review
report and a compliant inspection report are provided to the building code official.
(e) Flood hazard areas. Section 401.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
( fl Flood hazard areas. Section 405.2.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(g) Material. Section 406.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
406.1 Material. Existing electrical wiring and equipment undergoing repair shall be
allowed to be repaired or replaced with like material, in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA 70.
(h) l� lood hazard areas. Section 502.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(i) Flood hazard areas. Section 503.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(j) Enhanced classroom acoustics. Section 503.16 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
503.16 Enhanced classroom acoustics. In Group E occupancies, where the work
area exceeds 50 percent of the building area, enhanced classroom acoustics shall be
provided in all classrooms with a volume of 20,000 cubic feet (565 m3) or less.
Enhanced classroom acoustics shall comply with the reverberation time in Section
808 of ICC A 117.1.
1:xception: Compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards is not considercd
equivalent compliance for the purpose of enforcement of this code section.
(k) Existing fire escapes. Section 504.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.1.2 Existin� fire escapes. Existing fire escapes shall continue to be accepted as a
component in the means of egress in existing buildings only, where approved by the
Building Code Official and Fire Official. Existing fire escapes shall be permitted to
be repaired or replaced. Ladders of any type are prohibited on fire escapes used as a
required means of egress.
(1) New fire escapes. Section 504.1.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(m) Flood hazard areas. Section 507.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(n) Flood hazard areas. Section 701.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(o) Materials and methods. Section 702.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
702.7 Materials and methods. All new work shall comply with the materials and
methods requirements in the International Building Code, International Energy
Conservation Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, and
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International Plumbing Code, as applicable, that specify material standards, details
of installation and connection, joints, penetrations, and continuity of any element,
component, or system in the building.
(p) Minimum requirement. Section 802.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
802.5.1 Minimum requirement. Every portion of open-sided walking surfaces,
including mezzanines, equipment platforms, aisles, stairs, ramps, and landings that
is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below and is not provided
with guards, or those in which the existing guards are judged to be in danger of
collapsing, shall be provided with guards.
(q) Scope of Fire Protection. Section 803.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
803.1 Scope. The requirements of this section shall be limited to r��ork areas in
which Level 2 alterations are being performed, and where specified they shall apply
throughout the floor on which the work areas are located or otherwise beyond the
work area.
I�or the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm requirements included in
this section, the mork area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant
space or spaces bounded by fire walls or fire barriers containing the subject ��ork
area, and if the work area includes a corridor, hallway, or other exit access, then
such corridor, hallway, or other exit access shall be protected in its entirety on that
particular floor level.
(r) Supervision. Section 803.2.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
803.2.6 Supervision. Fire sprinkler systems required by this section shall be
supervised by one of the following methods:
1. Approved central station system in accordance with NFPA 72.
2. Approved proprietary system in accordance with NFPA 72.
3. Approved remote station system of the jurisdiction in accordance with
NFPA 72.
4. Where approved by the code official, approved local alarm service that
will cause the sounding of an alarm in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exception: Supervision is not required where the Fire Code does not require such
for new construction.
(s) Stand� e�s. Section 803.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
803.3 Standpipes. Refer to Section 1103.6 of the Fire Code for retroactive standpipe
requirements.
(t) General. Section 8042 is hereby amended to read as follows:
804.2 General. The means of egress shall comply with the requirements of this
section.
Exception: Means of egress complying with the requirements of the building code
under which the building was constructed shall be considered to be compliant means
of egress if, in the opinion of the code official, they do not constitute a distinct
hazard to life.
(u) Fire escapes required. Section 804.4.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
804.4.1.2 Fire esca�ses required. Where more than one exit is required, an existing
fire escape complying with Section 804.4.1.2.1 shall be accepted as providing one
of the required means of egress, where approved by the Building Code Official and
Fire Official.
(v) Fire escape access and details. Section 804.4.1.2.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
804.4.1.2.1 Fire escape access and details. Fire escapes shall comply with all of the
following requirements:
1. Occupants shall have unobstructed access to the fire escape without
having to pass through a room subject to locking.
2. Access to a fire escape shall be through a door, except that windows
shall be permitted to provide access from a single dwelling units or
sleeping units in Group R-1, R-2 and I-1 occupancies or to provide
access from spaces having a maximum occupant load of 10 in other
occupancy classifications.
2.1. The window shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7
square feet (0.53 m2) or 5 square feet (0.46 m2) where located
at grade
2.2. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches (610
mm) and net clear opening width shall be 20 inches (508 mm).
2.3. The bottom of the clear opening shall not be greater than 44
inches (1118 mm) above the floor.
2.4. The operation of the window shall comply with the operational
constraints of the International Building Code.
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3. Openings within 10 feet (3048 mm) of fire escapes stairways shall bc
protected by fire assemblies having a minimum'J4 - hour fire-resistancc
ratings.
Exception: Opening protection shall not be required in buildings
equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
4. Ladders of any type are prohibited on fire escapes used as a requircd
means of egress.
(w) Transoms. Section 804.6.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
804.6.2 Transoms. In all buildings of Group B, E, I-1, I-2, R-1, and R-2
occupancies, all transoms in corridor walls in work areas shall be either glazed with
'/4 - inch (6.4 mm) wired glass set in metal frames or other glazing assemblies
having a fire protection rating as required for the door and permanently secured in
the closed position or sealed with materials consistent with the corridor
construction.
(x) Automatic sprinkler systems. Section 904.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
904.1 Automatic sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
in a work area where required by Section 803.2 or this section.
Por the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm requirements included in
this section, the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant
space or spaces bounded by fire walls or fire barriers containing the subject work
area, and if the work area includes a corridor, hallway, or other exit access, then
such corridor, hallway, or other exit access shall be protected in its entirety on that
particular floor level.
(y) Hi�h-rise buildin� Section 904.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
904.1.1 Hi�h-rise buildin�s. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in
work areas of high-rise buildings.
(z) Fire sprinkler s. sv tem• Section 1011.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1011.2.1 Fire sprinkler system. Where a change in occupancy classification occurs
or where there is a change occupancy within a space where there is a different firc
protection system threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the Inlernational 13uilding
Code that requires an automatic fire sprinkler system to be provided based on thc
International 13uilding Code. The installation of the automatic sprinkler systcro shall
be required within the area of the change of occupancy and areas of the building not
separated horizontally and vertically from the change of occupancy by one of the
following:
Fire barrier, as required by Section 707 of the International Building
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Code.
Fire wall, as required by Section 706 of the International Building
Code.
Exceptions.
An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in a one- or two-
family dwelling constructed in accordance with the International
Residential Code.
2. Automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in a townhouse
constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code.
3. The townhouse shall be separated from adjoining units in accordance
with Section R302.2 of the International Residential Code.
(aa) Fire separations. Section 1102.2.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1102.2.1 Fire Separations. Where fire separations are utilized to allow additions
without exceeding the allowable area provisions of Chapter 5 of the IBC for either
the existing building or the new addition, the decreased clear space where the two
buildings adjoin shall be accounted for in such calculation relative to the allowable
frontage increase.
(bb) Flood hazard areas. Section 1103.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(cc) Flood hazard areas. Section 1201.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(dd) Compliance with other codes. Section 1301.3.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
1301.3.2 Compliance with other codes. Buildings that are evaluated in accordance
with this section shall comply with the International Fire Code.
(ee) Compliance with flood hazard provisions. Section 1301.3.3 is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
(f� Conformance. Section 1401.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1401.2 Conformance. The building shall be safe for human occupancy as
determined by the International Fire Code and City of Lubbock's Property
Maintenance Code. Any repair, alteration or change of occupancy undertaken
within the moved structure shall comply with the requirements of this code
applicable to the work being performed. Any iield-fabricated elements shall comply
with the requirements of the International Building Code or the International
Residential Code, as applicable.
(gg) Flood hazard areas. Section 1402.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(hh) Moved structures permits and procedures. Section 1403 is hereby added to read as
follows:
SECTION 1403
MOVED STRUCTURES PERMITS AND PROCEDURES
1403.1 Permit required to move building or structure. Except as set forth herein, no
person or persons shall hereafter move any building into, or out of, the city limits, or
from one location to another within the city limits, where the same shall be moved
in, through, or upon the streets, alleys, avenues, or public grounds, unless said
person shall first secure a permit to do so from the building official. Violation of this
section is deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with Section
1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the city.
Building/Structure movement permits shall not be required for the following:
Portable building units, as the same are defined by Section 623.121 of
the Texas Transportation Code, that are moved solely upon State
highways within the corporate limits.
2. The movement of portable buildings not exceeding 14 feet in loaded
width or height, or 40' in loaded length, as the case may be.
3. The movement and installation of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)-Code manufactured homes by persons licensed by the state to
do so, and otherwise in conformance with the procedures, rules, and
requirements set forth in the administrative rules of the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs at 10 TAC Chapter 80.
4. The movement and installation of industrialized housing and buildings
and their component parts by persons licensed by the state to do so,
and otherwise in conformance with the procedures, rules, and
requirements set forth in the administrative rules of the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation at 16 TAC Chapter 70.
5. The movement of industrialized buildings or buildings that are
otherwise pre-built or manufactured within the city limits and intended
solely for export and installation outside the city limits.
1403.2 Movin contractors to be re istered bonded and insured. Persons engaged
in moving buildings and structures pursuant to this chapter (hereafter referred to as
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"moving contractors") shall be registered with the city in accordance with Section
28.04.001 of the Code of Ordinances. Notwithstanding any provision to the
contrary, such contractors shall give bond to the city pursuant to Section 28.04.003,
in addition to being insured pursuant to Section 28.04.004. In lieu of the respective
coverage amounts specified therein, the minimum coverage amounts for purposes of
this section shall be as follows:
Compliance bond: $25,000.00.
2. Commercial general liability insurance: $300,000.00.
3. Commercial automobile insurance: $500,000.00 per vehicle.
Any bond or insurance provided pursuant to this section shall be effective and fully
paid and maintained in compliance with the certificates provided the city through
the date that the bonded or insured activity is finally completed.
1403.3 Conformance; minimum standards. All buildings or structures moved into or
within the city shall conform to the applicable standards as set forth in 1403.3.1
through 1403.3.4 below.
1403.3.1 Current buildin� standards applicable. Buildings and structures
moved into or within the city shall comply, or be altered to comply with the
applicable provisions of the Code of Ordinances and Unified Development
Code for new buildings and structures, including, without limitation, all
building, structural, plumbing, fuel gas, mechanical, and electrical systems.
1403T3.2. Certain manufactured homes ("mobile homes"} prohibited.
Manufactured homes that were manufactured prior to June 15, 1976, and
therefore not in accordance with HUD standards (defined as "mobile homes"
by the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act) shall not be installed or
relocated within the city limits. Violation of this section is deemed a
misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with Section 1.01.004 of the
Code of Ordinances.
�xception: Owner-occupied mobile homes, as defined herein, lawfully in
place within the corporate limits on the effective date of this section, that are
subsequently determined by inspection to be in conformance with the
minimum housing standards contained within the property maintenance code
as referenced in Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances.
1403.3.3 Mobile home replacement authorized. A mobile home, as defined in
Section 1403.3.2 above, previously lawfully placed and installed on a lot or
parcel within the city limits, may be replaced by a HUD-code manufactured
home (manufactured on or after June 15, 1976 in accordance with HUD
standards) in accordance with applicable requirements of the Unified
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Development Code in order to facilitate upgraded, safer housing.
Manufactured homes not of new manufacture are subject to inspection by the
building official to determine compliance with minimum acceptable standards
for safety as outlined in this chapter, and by the structural standards
administrator to determine compliance with minimum housing standards
contained within the property maintenance code.
1403.3.4 Minimum housin standards. Moved buildings that will serve as
dwelling units shall comply with the residential provisions of the International
Residential Code or the International Building Code, as applicable. Where it is
technically infeasible to comply with a provision of said code(s), the building
official may apply the provisions of the International Existing Buildings Code
and/or the minimum housing standards contained within the property
maintenance code contained in Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances.
1403.4 Procedures. The procedures set forth within 1403.4.1 through 1403.4.5 shall
be followed with regard to the movement of all buildings and structures pursuant to
this chapter.
1403.4.1 Permit a�lication and_review. The moving contractor shall apply for a
moving permit on forms provided by the building official.
1403.4.2 Investi�ative inspection and report. Prior to issuance of the moving
permit the building official shall inspect, or cause to be inspected, the building
or structure proposed to be moved, provided that the building owner or mover
shall first pay an investigative inspection fee of an established amount
approved by the city council. Buildings or structures more than ten (10) years
old are exempt from investigative inspections, in lieu they require a structural
report performed by a State of Texas licensed engineer certifying the structural
integrity for the transportation.
1403.4.3 Conditional a roval. The building official may issue the permit
subject to any and all requirements or conditions placed by other requirements
of this chapter. All such requirements and conditions shall be incorporated into
the permit, and are considered legal requirements for the purposes of
compliance with this chapter.
1403.4.4 Building to be moved beyond the city limits. The building official
may issue a permit to move a building or structure at least five thousand
(5,000) feet outside of the city limits.
1403.4.5 Denial of permit. The building official shall deny a moving permit
under any of the following circumstances:
Where the city or any public utility companies owning
overhead infrastructure, including but not limited to wires and
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cables, have not first examined the proposed movement route to
determine that: (a) it owns no lines along the route; and/or (b)
that the proposed movement of the building or structure will
not require the removal or cutting of any overhead
infrastructure. All routes approved by the city or a public utility
company must be evidenced by attested, authorized signature.
2. Where the department of traffic engineering has not first
examined the proposed movement route to determine that no
traffic signal mast arm will require removal or adjustment in
order to accommodate the building or structure. Approval of
the proposed route must be evidenced by attested, authorized
signature.
3. Where the department of traffic engineering, fire department or
police department have not first approved the proposed
movement route for the dates and times specified in the
application, as attested by the signatures of the authorities
having jurisdiction;
4. Where the parties are not otherwise in full compliance with the
provisions of the Code of Ordinances, as determined solely by
the city, including the specific responsibilities of the parties
outlined in Section 1403.5.
1403.5 Res onsibilities of the arties. The specific responsibilities of the parties
involved in the movement of buildings or structures shall be as stipulated in
Sections 1403.5.1 through 1403.5.3 below. Where the destination lot is outside thc
corporate limits of the city, Sections 1403.5.1(4)(a) and 1403.5.3 shall not apply.
1403.5.1 Moving contractor. The moving contractor shall perform the
following:
1. Obtain and maintain all required insurance policies, bonds,
permits, and approvals as necessary to initiate and complete the
project in a lawful manner.
2. Obtain necessary permit applications from the building official,
identify the route, date(s), and time(s) of the proposed move,
including the locations and durations of any temporary storage
("stack lot") locations, and secure the approval of all city and
franchise utility companies, the City of Lubbock Traffic
Engineering Department, the Texas Department of
Transportation, as applicable, and emergency service providers,
including, but not limited to, the Lubbock Police Department,
Lubbock Fire Department, and Lubbock emergency medical
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services providers, as specified in Section 1403.4.5.
3. Lots where the final destination is located within the corporate
limits of the city:
a. Confirm that the destination lot/building owner has
obtained necessary building permits for construction of
a permanent foundation system, has completed said
construction and received final inspection approval for
same pursuant to Section 1403.5.3 item #2;
b. Arrange and pay for a police department escort along
the moving route in accordance with applicable police
department policy; and
c. Obtain necessary moving permits from the building
official.
4. Coordinate with the appropriate utility companies to disconnect
and make safe all sources of clectricity, water, fuel gas, and
sanitary sewer. Sanitary sewer outlets shall be capped or
otherwise secured from rainwater infiltration. Electricity shall
be disconnected at the transformer or through removal of the
meter and sealing of the meter socket against unauthorized
entry. Fuel gas shall be shut off at the meter.
5. Provide proper and adequate safeguards for the public,
employees, and adjoining property during demolition and lot
clearing activities, including compliance with Section 3303 of
the International Building Code and obtaining street barricade
permits where necessary for protection of/from vehicular
traffic.
6. In coordination with the appropriate department, agency, or
franchise utility company, repair all damage to public
improvements incurred during demolition and building
movement activities, including, but not limited to, street
surfaces, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches,
utility lines, sign posts, traffic signals, and drainage structures
along the moving route.
Failure to comply with item (4), (5) or (6) of this section is
deemed a misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with
Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances.
1403.5.2 Ori�in lot owner. The owner of the lot from which the building is
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moved shall perform the following immediately after the building is removed
from the lot:
Fill all open excavations with clean fill dirt (no rubble or trash
to be used).
2. Re-establish lot grades to convey storm water runoff to the
street, alley, or other approved conveyance without ponding
and without directing storm water runoff onto other private
property.
3. Clear the lot of all trash, rubbish, building debris, dead
shrubbery, tree limbs, etc.
4. Cap all sanitary sewer outlets or otherwise secure them from
rainwater infiltration.
In coordination with the appropriate department or franchise
utility, repair all damage to public improvements incurred
during the demolition and building movement activities,
including, but not limited to, street surfaces, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, driveway approaches, utility lines, sign posts, and
drainage structures within the lot frontage.
Failure to comply with items (1)-(5) of this section is deemed a
misdemeanor punishable by fine in accordance with Section
1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the city.
1403.5.3 Destination lot/buildin owner. The owner of the lot to which the
building is moved shall perform the following:
Prior to arranging for movement of the building, obtain an
investigative inspection of the building to determine the degree
of renovation necessary to bring the building's structural,
plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fuel gas systems up to
minimum standards for new construction, as determined by the
applicable technical codes adopted under Chapter 28 of the
Code of Ordinances. Where the lot of origin is not within the
city limits, the building owner shall conform to building
inspection department policy with regard to arrangement of
inspections and payment therefor.
2. Construct and obtain inspection approval of required permancnt
foundation systems in preparation for final placement and
attachment of the building. All necessary permits for the
foundation system must be obtained prior to construction.
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3. Upon placement and attachment of the building, complete all
required renovations to bring the building up to current
standards as required by Section 1403.3 within the time frames
stipulated in Section 1403.6.
4. Complete all required work to comply with any conditions of
approval established in the review for the foundation permit,
within stipulated time frames.
1403.6 Violations; public nuisance. Except as provided herein, any of the conditions
identified in Sections 1403.6.1 through 1403.6.3 are deemed unlawful hazards to
public health and safety and therefore constitute misdemeanors punishable by fine
in accordance with Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances. Said conditions are
also declared public nuisances, and shall be referred by the building official to the
structural standards administrator for disposition pursuant to Section 1102 of the
property maintenance code as set forth in Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances.
1403.6.1. Buildin detached from foundation. Any building that has been
detached for more than thirty (30) days from its foundations in preparation for
a move, or that has been moved from its original location and has not been
affixed to its permanent foundation in accordance with the building code
within thirty (30) days of the issue date of the moving permit.
1403.6.2 Buildin not in conformance with Code of Ordinances. Any moved
building not brought into compliance with all relevant sections of all city
codes within 180 days from the date the foundation permit is first issued for
the destination lot.
1403.6.3 Building not in conformance with stipulated conditions. A building
that has been secured against entry and moved to an appropriately-zoned
temporary location ("stack lot") that is fenced or otherwise secured from
public access so as not to create an attractive nuisance or to present a hazard to
the public from overturning pending eventual movement to the destination lot
shall not be considered a violation under Section 1403.6.1, so long as the
temporary location is identified at the time of moving permit application, and
further is for a pre-detcrmined, temporary duration not to exceed 180 days.
(ii) When required. Section 1509.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1509.1 When required. An approved water supply for fire protection, either
temporary or permanent, shall be made before combustible vertical construction
begins. The water supply design and timing of the water supply installation relative
to building construction shall comply with the adopted Fire Code.
(jj) Water su�plv for fire protection. Sections 1509.2 through 1509.5 is hereby deleted
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in their entirety.
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 4. THAT pursuant to Section 214.218 of the Texas Local Government Code, this
Ordinance shall not be implemented or enforced until after the 30th day after the date of final
adoption.
SECTION 5. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of the
descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading on _. March 5, 2024 _
Passed by the City Council on second reading on March 26, 2024
ATTEST:
Courtney Paz, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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obert Wallace, Director of Development Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Amy i , Deputy City ttorncy
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