HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2024-O0025 - 2021 International Building Code, Amending Article 28.09 - 03/26/2024First Reading
March 5, 2024
Item No. 6.1
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-00025
Second Reading
March 26, 2024
Item No. 5.32
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 28.09 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS WITH REGARD TO ADOPTION OF THE 2021
INTERNATIONAL 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, it is the opinion of the City Council that the best interests of the citizens of the City
of Lubbock would be served by adoption of the 2021 International Building Code with certain
amendments to meet local conditions; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Article 28.09 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is hereby
amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 28.09 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Division l.
Generally
§ 28.09.001 Adopted.
(a) The 2021 edition of the International Building Code published by the International
Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter amended, including all appendices and reference
standards not specifically excluded below, is hereby adopted as the building code of
the city.
(b) Exceptions. The following provisions are specifically excluded from adoption:
(1) Appendix A - Employee Qualifications.
(2) Appendix B- Board of Appeals.
(3) Appendix D - Fire Districts.
(4) Appendix E- Supplemental Accessibility Requirements.
(5) Appendix F - Rodentproofing.
(6) Appendix G- Flood-Resistant Construction. Projects must instead conform to the
applicable provisions of Article 39.05 of the Unified Development Code (UDC).
(7) Appendix J - Grading.
(8) Appendix K - Administrative Provisions.
(9) Appendix L- Earthquake Recording Instrumentation.
(10) Appendix M- Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazard.
(11) Appendix N — Replicable Buildings.
(12) Appendix O — Performance-Based Application.
(c) A copy of said building code is attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set
out herein in detail. References to the International Building Code in this article shall
mean the 2021 edition. One copy of the 2021 International 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 business hours of the offices where they are
maintained.
§ 28.09.002 Administration.
Chapter 1 of the 2021 International Building Code, entitled "Scope and Administration," is
hereby deleted in its entirety, and the following Sections 28.09.003 through 28.09.091
substituted therefor.
§ 28.09.003 Intent and purpose.
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to provide a reasonablc
level of safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress,
stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation, and for providing a
reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion
or dangerous conditions, and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and
emergency responders during emergency operations.
§ 28.09.004 Administrative provisions.
Provisions governing the administration of the 2021 International Building Code shall be
as set forth herein.
§ 28.09.005 General administrative provisions.
Provisions governing the administration of the 2021 International Building Code shall be
as set forth herein.
§ 28.09.006 Supplemental administrative provisions.
The following administrative provisions are in addition to the general administrative
provisions of Articles 28.01 through 28.08 of this chapter, and are specific to projects
within the scope of this article (the 2021 International Building Code).
§ 28.09.007 through § 28.09.040. (Rescrved)
Division 2
Construction Documents; Specific Submittal Requirements
§ 28.09.041 Construction documents; specific submittal requirements.
In addition to submittal requirements specified in Article 28.05, Division 1 of this code,
the documentation described in Sections 28.09.042 through 28.09.049 of this code shall be
submitted, as applicable.
§ 28.09.042 Fire protection system shop drawings.
Shop drawings for frre protection systems shall be submitted to indicate conformance with
this code and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the start of system
installation. Shop drawings shall contain all information as required by the referenced
installation standards in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code, and shall be
reviewed by the fire marshal.
§ 28.09.043 Means of egress.
The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail the location, construction, size
and character of all portions of the means of egress including the path of the exit discharge
to the public way in compliance with the provisions of this code. In other than occupancies
in Group R-3, the construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be
accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
§ 28.09.044 Exterior wall envelope.
Construction documents for all buildings shall describe the exterior wall envelope in
sufficient detail to determine compliance with this code. The construction documents shall
provide details of the exterior wall envelope as required, including flashing, intersections
with dissimilar materials, corners, end details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves or
parapets, means of drainage, water-resistive barrier and details around openings. The
construction documents shall include manufacturer's installation instructions that provide
supporting documentation that the proposed penetration and opening details described in
the construction documents maintain the weather resistance of the exterior wall envelope.
The supporting documentation shall fully describe the exterior wall system which was
tested, where applicable, as well as the test procedure used.
§ 28.09.045 Site plan.
The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be
accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and
existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the
proposed iinished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and design
flood elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line
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survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished
and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the
site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a
site plan where the application for permit is for alteration or repair or where otherwise
warranted.
§ 28.09.046 Survey and flood certificate.
At the time of application for a building permit for first-time construction of a building
upon a lot previously undeveloped with buildings, and at other times as determined
necessary by the building official, the applicant shall furnish a certificate, prepared by a
licensed surveyor, attesting to having performed a recent survey of the subject lot, and
having placed boundary line corner stakes thereon. The property owner or building
contractor shall be responsible for boundary line corner stakes being in place at the time of
the first inspection by the building official. Said certificate shall also state whether or not
the subject lot lies within a special flood hazard area as determined by the latest FEMA
flood insurance rate map (FIRM) for the City of Lubbock, in which case the applicant
must also follow procedures under Section 39.05.009 of the Unified Development Code
(UDC). In all cases where it may appear to the building official that the proposed
improvements will encroach upon any easement or public way, or come within established
building lines, or affect setback requirements under any ordinance, the building official is
required to refer the application for permit to the city engineer and/or the city planner, as
applicable, and secure their approvals before issuing a building permit.
§ 28.09.047 Exterior balconies and elevated walking surface.
Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces have weather-exposed surfaces, and
the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, the construction
documents shall include details for all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system.
The construction documents shall include manufacturer's installation instructions.
§ 28.09.048 Structural information.
The construction documents shall provide the information specified in Section 1603.
§ 28.09.049 Relocatable buildings.
Construction documents for relocatable buildings shall comply with Section 3113.
§ 28.09.050 through § 28.09.080. (Reserved)
Division 3
Insnections
§ 28.09.081 Scope.
The building official, upon notification from the permittee, shall make the inspections set
forth in Sections 28.09.082 through 28.09.093 below.
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§ 28.09.082 Footing and foundation inspection.
Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are
complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any
required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be
on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C94, the
concrete need not be on the job.
§ 28.09.083 Concrete slab and under-floor inspection.
Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor
reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other
ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing
installed, including the subfloor.
§ 28.09.084 Finished floor elevation.
In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and
prior to further vertical construction, the elevation certification required in Section
39.05.009 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) shall be submitted to the building
official. Where necessary to determine that the finished floor elevation is in compliance
with other provisions of this code, the building official is authorized to require that an
elevation certificate be prepared by a registered professional land surveyor or a licensed
professional engineer prior to authorizing further vertical construction.
§ 28.09.085 Framing.
Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or sheathing, all framing, fire-
blocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are
complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
§ 28.09.086 Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C connection protection inspection.
In buildings of Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C construction, where connection fire-resistance
ratings are provided by wood cover calculated to meet the requirements of Section
2304.10.1, inspection of the wood cover shall be made after the cover is installed, but
before any other coverings or finishes are installed.
§ 28.09.087 Lath and gypsum board.
Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspections shall be made after lathing,
gypsum board and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place, but before
any plastering is applied or gypsum board and gypsum panel product joints and fasteners
are taped and fnished.
Exception: Gypsum board and gypsum panel products that are not part of a fire-resistance-
rated assembly or a shear assembly.
§ 28.09.088 Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing.
Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces have weather-exposed surfaces, and
the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the
impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved.
Exception: Where special inspections are provided in accordance with Section 1705.1.1,
Item 3.
§ 28.09.089 Fire- and smoke-resistant penetrations.
Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers
and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
§ 28.09.090 Energy efficiency.
Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with the adopted energy conservation
code and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R- and
U- values, fenestration U-value, duct system R-value, and HVAC and water-heating
equipment efficiency.
§ 28.09.091 Other inspections.
In addition to the inspections specified in Sections 28.09.082 through 28.09.90, the
building official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction
work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are
enforced by the department of building safety.
§ 28.09.092 Special inspections.
For special inspections, see Chapter 17 of the International Building Code.
§ 28.09.093 Final inspection.
The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is
completed.
§ 28.09.094 through § 28.09.130. (Reserved)
Division 4
Amendments
§ 28.09.131 Adopted.
Amendments to the International Building Code adopted in Section 28.09.001 are as
follows:
(1) Definitions. A new definition to Section 202 is hereby added as follows:
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a
24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a
supervised residential environment which provides personal care services. The
occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical
assistance from staff.
(2) Definitions. The following definitions of Section 202 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or
audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, or detonation,
andlor activated by ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets
the definition of 1.3G fireworks or 1.4G fireworks.
Fireworks, 1.3G. Large fireworks devices, which are explosive materials, intended
for use in fireworks displays and designed to produce audible or visible effects by
combustion, deflagration or detonation. Such 1.3G freworks include, but are not
limited to, firecrackers containing more than 130 milligrams (2 grains) of
explosive composition, aerial shells containing more than 40 grams of pyrotechnic
composition, and other display pieces which exceed the limits for classification as
1.4G fireworks. Such 1.3G fireworks are also described as fireworks, iJN0335 by
the DOTn.
Fireworks, 1.4G. Small fireworks devices containing restricted amounts of
pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects
by combustion or deflagration that complies with the construction, chemical
composition and labeling regulations of the DOTn for fireworks, iJN0336, and the
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as set forth in CPSC 16 CPR:
Parts 1500 and 1507.
SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualiiied person employed or retained by an approved
agency who shall prove to the satisfaction of the registered design professional in
responsible charge and approved by the building official as having the competence
necessary to inspect a particular type of construction requiring special inspection.
(3) Exit stairways in an atrium. Section 404.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
404.10 Exit stairways in an atrium. Where an atrium contains an exit access stairway
all the following shall be met:
a. The entry to the exit stairway is the edge of the closest riser of the exit stairway.
b. The entry of the exit stairway shall have access from a minimum of two
directions.
c. The distance between the entry to an exit stairway in an atrium and the entrancc
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to a minimum of one exit stairway enclosed in accordance with Section 1023.2
shall comply with the separation required by Section 1007.1.1.
d. Exit access travel distance shall be measured to the closest riser of the exit
stairway.
e. Not more than 50 percent of the exit stairways shall be located in the same
atrium.
(4) Carport separation. Section 406.3.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
406.3.3.1 Carport separation. A separation is not required between a Group R-3 and U
carport, provided that the carport is entirely open on two or more sides and there are
not enclosed areas above. A fire separation is not required between a Group R-2 and
U carport provided that the carport is entirely open on all sides and that the distance
between the two is at least 10 feet (3048 mm).
(5) Storm shelters �General]. Section 423.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
423.1 General. This section applies to the construction of storm shelters constructed
as separate detached buildings or constructed as rooms or spaces within buildings for
the purpose of providing protection from storms that produce high winds, such as
tornadoes, during the storm. This section specifies where storm shelters are required
and provides requirements for the design and construction of storm shelters. Such
structures shall be designed to be tornado shelters. Design of facilities for use as
emergency shelters after the storm are outside the scope of ICC 500 and shall comply
with Table 1604.5 as a Risk Category IV Structure.
(6) Storm shelter construction. Section 423.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
423.2 Construction. Storm shelters shall be constructed in accordance with this code
and ICC 500 and shall be designated as tornado shelters. The City of Lubbock is in
the 250 mph wind speed area of Figure 304.2(1) of ICC 500. Buildings or structures
that are also designated as emergency shelters shall also comply with Table 1604.5 as
Risk Category IV structures.
Any storm shelter not required by this section shall be permitted to be constructed,
provided that such structures meet the requirements of this code and ICC 500.
Exceptions:
a. Sanitation facilities per ICC 500 shall not be required.
b. Doors and shutters shall not be required to auto latch if all of the following are
met:
a. The opening is not required to be auto latched by other requirements within
this code.
b. The opening has adjacent signage complying with Section 703.5 Visual
Characters of the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards with text stating "In
case of tornado, close this door" or similar text.
c. Doors shall comply with Section 504.4 of ICC 500.
(7) Required occupant capacit� Section 423.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
423.5.1 Required occupant capacity. The required occupant capacity of the storm
shelter shall include all of the buildings on the site and shall be the total occupant
load of the classrooms, vocational rooms and offices in the Group E occupancy.
Exceptions:
1. Where a new building is being added on an existing Group E site, and
where the new building is not of sufficient size to accommodate the
required occupant capacity of the storm shelter for all of the buildings on
the site, the storm shelter shall at a minimum accommodate the required
occupant capacity for the new building.
2. Where approved by the building official, the required occupant capacity of
the shelter shall be permitted to be reduced by the occupant capacity of any
existing storm shelters on the site.
Where approved by the building official, the actual number of occupants
for whom each occupied space, floor or building is designed, although less
than those determined by occupant load calculation shall be permitted to be
used in the determination of the required design occupant capacity for the
storm shelter.
(8) General. Section 503.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1 General. Unless otherwise specifically modified in Chapter 4 and this chapter,
building height, number of stories and building area shall not exceed the limits
specified in Section 504 and 506 based on the type of construction as determined by
Section 602 and the occupancies as determined by Section 302 except as modified
hereafter. Building height, number of stories and building area provisions shall be
applied independently. For the purposes of determining area limitations, height
limitations and type of construction, each portion of a building separated by one or
more fire walls complying with Section 706 shall be considered to be a separate
building.
Where a building contains more than one distinct type of construction, the building
shall comply with the most restrictive area, height, and stories, for the lesser type of
construction or be separated by fire walls, except as allowed in Section 510.
(9) Fireblocks and draftsto s in combustible construction. Section 708.4.2 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
708.4.2 Fireblocks and draftsto s in combustible construction. In combustible
construction where fire partitions do not extend to the underside of the floor or roof
sheathing, deck or slab above and along the line of the frre partition shall be provided
with one of the following:
Fireblocking up to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab
above using materials complying with Section 718.2.1.
b. Draftstopping up to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab
above using materials complying with Section 718.3.1 for floors or Section
718.4.1 for attics.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed throughout in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, or in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2
provided that sprinkler protection is provided in the space between the top of the
frre partition and the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab above
as required for systems complying with Section 903.3.1.1. Portions of buildings
containing concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation as permitted
for sprinkler omission shall not apply to this exception for draftstopping.
2. Where corridor walls provide a sleeping unit or dwelling unit separation,
draftstopping shall only be required above one of the corridor walls.
3. In Group R-2 occupancies with fewer than four dwelling units, fireblocking and
draftstopping shall not be required.
4. In Group R-2 occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings
not exceeding 60 feet (18,288 mm) in height above grade plane, the attic space
shall be subdivided by draftstops into areas not exceeding 3,000 square feet (279
m2) or above every two dwelling units, whichever is smaller.
In Group R-3 occupancies with fewer than three dwelling units, fireblocking and
draftstopping shall not be required in floor assemblies.
(10) Draftstopping in floors. Section 718.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
718.3 Draftstoppin� in floors. Draftstopping shall be installed to subdivide
floor/ceiling assemblies where required by Section 708.4.2. In other than Group R
occupancies, draftstopping shall be installed to subdivide combustible floorlceiling
assemblies so that horizontal floor areas do not exceed 1,000 square feet (93 m').
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
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accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and provided that in combustible construction,
sprinkler protection is provided in the floor space.
(11) Draftstoppin� in attics. Section 718.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
718.4 Draftstopping in attics. Draftstopping shall be installed to subdivide attic spaccs
where required by Section 708.4.2. In other than Group R, draftstopping shall be
installed to subdivide combustible attic spaces and combustible concealed roof spaces
such that any horizontal area does not exceed 3,000 square feet (279 m2). Ventilation
of concealed roof spaces shall be maintained in accordance with Section 1202.2.1.
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and provided that in combustible construction,
sprinkler protection is provided in the attic space.
(12) Group F-1 Distilled spirits. Section 9032.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.4.2 Group F-1 distilled spirits. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout a Group F-1 fire area used for the manufacture of distilled spirits
involving more than 120 gallons of distilled spirits (> 16% alcohol) in the fire area at
any one time.
(13) Group S-1 Distilled spirits or wine. Section 903.2.9.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.2.9.3 Group S-1 distilled spirits or wine. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout a Group S-1 fire area used for the bulk storage of distilled spirits
or wine involving more than 120 gallons of distilled spirits or wine (> 16% alcohol) in
the fire area at any one time.
(14) NFPA 13R sprinkler s, s� Section 903.3.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler s. sy tem. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R
occupancies shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NPPA
13R where the Group R occupancy meets all of the following conditions:
1. Four stories or less above grade plane.
2. The floor level of the highest story is 35 feet (10,668 mm) or less above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
3. The floor level of the lowest story is 35 feet (10,668 mm) or less below the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
The number of stories of Group R occupancies constructed in accordance with
Sections 510.2 and 510.4 shall be measured from grade plane.
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(15) NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Section 903.3.1.3 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in onc-
and two-family dN�ellings; Group R-3; Group R-4, Condition 1; and townhouses shall
be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in
accordance with state law.
(16) Freeze protection. Sections 903.3.1.4, 903.3.1.4.1 and 903.3.1.4.2 is hereby added to
read as follows:
903.3.1.4 Freeze protection. Freeze protection systems for automatic fire sprinkler
systems shall be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable referenced
NFPA standard and this section.
903.3.1.4.1 Attics. Only dry pipe, preaction, or listed antifreeze automatic fire
sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect attic spaces.
Exception: Wet-pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed to
protect non-ventilated attic spaces where:
l. The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor control
valve assembly to allow ease of draining the attic system
without impairing sprinklers throughout the rest of the
building, and
2. Adequate heat shall be provided for freeze protection as per thc
applicable referenced NFPA standard, and
3. The attic space is a part of the building's thermal, or heat,
envelope, such that insulation is provided at the roof deck,
rather than at the ceiling level.
903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat trace/insulation shall only be allowed
where approved by the fire code official for small sections of large diameter
water-filled pipe.
(17) Water supplies. Section 903.3.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler system shall comply
with this section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water
supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the requirements of
this section and the International Plumbing Code. For connections to public
waterworks systems, the water supply test used for design of fire protection systems
shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuations based on
information from the water supply authority and as approved by the fire code official.
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in accordance with thc
supply requirements of the respective standard; however, every water-based fire
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protection system shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor. Reference the
International Fire Code Section 507.4 for additional design requirements.
(18) Snrinkler system supervision and alarms. Section 903.4 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Valves controlling the water supply
for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical
air pressures and waterflow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically
supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit.
Exceptions:
l. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 903.3.8.
Automatic sprinkler sysiems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a
common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the automatic
sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler syslem
is not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or dip tanks that
are sealed or locked in the open position.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked
in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge sprinkler systems
that are sealed or locked in the open position.
Underground key or hub gate valves in roadway boxes.
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor
tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for
more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems
except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to
initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering. Buildings without a
fire alarm system shall have their valves locked in their normal position.
(19) Group E fire alarm system. Section 907.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notifcation
signal utilizing an emergency voicelalarm communication system meeting the
requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6
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shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. Where automatic sprinkler
systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected
to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be
installed in Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of 50'
open space, all buildings, whether portable buildings or the main building, will be
considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of
alarm systems.
Exceptions:
l. A manual fire alarm system shall not be required in Group E occupancies with
an occupant load of 50 or less.
1.1 Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12 children may use
interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For carc
of more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age, see Section
9072.6.)
2. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems meeting the requirements of
Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall not be
required in Group E occupancies with occupant loads of 100 or less, provided
that activation of the manual fire alarm system initiates an approved occupant
notification signal in accordance with Section 907.5.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where
all of the following apply:
3.1 Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors.
3.2 Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and similar areas are protected by
heat detectors or other approved detection devices.
3.3 Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are protected by heat
detectors or other approved detection devices.
3.4 Manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.
4. Manual iire alarm boxes shall not be required in Group E occupancies where
all of the following apply:
4.1 The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
4.2 The emergency voice/alarm communication system will activate on
sprinkler waterflow.
4.3 Manual activation is provided from a normally occupied location.
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(20) Corridor construction. Section 1020.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1020.2 Construction. Corridors shall be fire-resistance rated in accordance with Table
1020.2. The corridor walls required to be fire-resistance rated shall comply with
Section 708 for fire partitions.
Exceptions:
1. A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy in Group E
where each room that is used for instruction has not less than one door opening
directly to the exterior and rooms for assembly purposes have not less than one-
half of the required means of egress doors opening directly to the exterior.
Exterior doors specified in this exception are required to be at ground level.
2. A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors contained within a dwelling
unit or sleeping unit in an occupancy in Group I-1 and R.
3. A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in open parking garages.
4. A fire-resistance rating is not required for corridors in an occupancy in Group B
that is a space requiring only a single means of egress complying with Section
1006.2.
5. Corridors adjacent to the exterior malls of buildings shall be permitted to have
unprotected openings on unrated exterior walls where unrated walls are permitted
by Table 705.5 and unprotected openings are permitted by Table 705.8.
6. In unsprinklered Group B occupancies, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of
fire-resistive construction within a single tenant space when the space is equipped
with approved automatic smoke-detection within the corridor. The actuation of
any detector must activate self-annunciating alarms audible in all areas within the
corridor. Smoke detectors must be connected to an approved automatic fire alarm
system where such system is provided.
(21) Accessibilitv. Section 1101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction
of facilities for accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Exception: Components of projects regulated by and registered with Architectural
Barriers Division of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be decmed
to be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(22) Secondar (�emer�ency overflow) drains or scuppers. Section 1502.2 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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1502.2 Secondary (emer�ency overflow) drains or scuppers. Where roof drains are
required, secondary (emergency overflow) roof drains or scuppers shall be provided
where the roof perimeter construction extends above the roof in such a manner that
water will be entrapped if the primary drains allow buildup for any reason. The
installation and sizing of secondary emergency overflow drains, leaders and
conductors shall comply with Section 1611 of this code and Chapter 11 of the
International Plumbing Code. Refer to Figures L 1611.2(1), L 1611.2(2), and
L1611.2(3) for roof drainage system constructions. The roof structure shall be
designed to support the load of ponding rainwater when the rain load on the
undeflected roof exceeds 20 psf (0.96 kN/m2) as determined by Section 1611.1.
(23) Scuppers. Section 1502.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1502.3 Scuppers. Where scuppers are used for secondary (emergency overflow) roof
drainage, the quantity, size, location and inlet elevation of the scuppers shall be sized
to prevent the depth of ponding water from exceeding that for which the roof was
designed as determined by Sections 1607.14, 1608, and 1611. The flow through the
primary system shall not be considered when locating and sizing scuppers. The
quantity, size, location and inlet elevation of the secondary overflow scuppers shall
be designed and constructed to meet all of the following, as applicable:
Where secondary overflow scuppers are used, they shall be sized to have an
opening area at least three times the area of the primary roof drains, shall have a
minimum opening dimension (height or width) of 4 inches, and shall be installed
in the adjacent parapet walls with the inlet flow line located not more than 2
inches (51 mm) above the low point of the roof drainage area served. Refer to
Figure L1611.2(4).
2. Where secondary overflow drains are used in lieu of scuppers, they shall have
the same size as the primary roof drains and shall be installed with the inlet flow
line located not more than 2 inches (51 mm) above the low point of the roof
drainage area served. Refer to Figure L1611.2(5).
3. Secondary overflow drains shall discharge to an approved location and shall not
be connected to the primary roof drain lines.
(24) General (Live loads). Section 1607.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1607.1 General. Live loads are those loads defined in Chapter 2 of this code. A
summary of various live load factors, as well as other climatic and geographic design
criteria to be used in Lubbock, Texas, is included in Table L1607 below.
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TABLE L1607
SUMMARY OF CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground Snow Load: Pg = 15 psf
Design Wind Speed:
Risk Category I Buildings: V= 105 mph, Vasd = 81.5 mph
Risk Category II Buildings: V— 115 mph, Vasd = 89 mph
Risk Category III and IV Buildings: V= 120 mph, Vasd = 93 mph
Seismic Design Category: SDC = A
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration atSs = 0.078g
Short Period:
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration atSl = 0.032g
1- Second Period:
Weathering: Moderate
Frost Line Depth: 12 inches
Termite: Moderate to Heavy
Decay: None to Slight
Summer Dry Bulb Temperature: 96 degrees F
Summer Wet Bulb Temperature: 69 degrees F
Winter Dry Bulb Temperature: 15 degrees F
Heating Degree Days: 3499 days
Cooling Degree Days: 1738 days
Climate Zone: 3B
Flood Hazards: Refer to Article 39.05 of the Unified
Development Code (UDC).
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TABLE L1607
SUMMARY OF CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
100-Year Hourly Rainfall Rate: i= 3.3 inches per hour
(25) General {Reduction in uniform roof live loads}. Section 1607.14.2 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
1607.14.2 Reduction in uniform roof live loads. The minimum uniformly distributed
live loads of roofs and marquees, Lo, in Table 1607.1 are permitted to be reduced in
accordance with Section 1607.14.2.1 except that no roof live load reduction is
permitted for any structural roof inember on roofs having slopes less than or equal to
four (4) inches per foot, or on any arch or dome having a rise less than one-eighth of
the span.
(26) �ecial desi�n rain loads. A new Section 1611.4 is hereby added, which shall read as
follows:
1611.4 Special design rain loads. Where the roof perimeter construction extends
above the roof and scuppers are used for either primary drainage or secondary
emergency overflow, the scuppers shall be designed in accordance with Table
L1611.2 in order to limit the rain load on the roof to 20 psf (0.96 kN/m2) or less. Z'he
roof structure shall be designed for additional rain load in accordance with Section
1611.1 if the wall and roof drainage areas contributing water to a scupper exceed the
values shown in Table L1611.2.
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MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 4".
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(27) Site r�� Section 1804.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1804.4 Site rg adin� The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation shall be
sloped away from the building at a slope of not less than 1 unit vertical in 20 units
horizontal (5-percent slope) for a minimum distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) measured
perpendicular to the face of the wall. If physical obstructions or lot lines prohibit I 0
feet (3048 mm) of horizontal distance, a 5-percent slope shall be provided to an
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approved alternative method of diverting water away from the foundation. Swales
used for this purpose shall be sloped not less than 2 percent where located within 10
feet (3048 mm) of the building foundation. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048
mm) of the building foundation shall be sloped not less than 2 percent away from the
building. The procedure used to establish the final ground level adjacent to the
foundation shall account for additional settlement of the backfill.
Exceptions:
1) Where climatic or soil conditions warrant, the slope of the ground away from
the building foundation shall be permitted to be reduced to not less than 1 unit
vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).
2) Impervious surfaces shall be permitted to be sloped less than 2 percent where
the surface is a door landing or ramp that is required to comply with Section
1010.1.4, 1012.3 or 1012.6.1.
3) Where approved by the building offrcial, final site grading may be designed
by a design professional registered in the State of Texas.
(28) Foundation elevation. Section 1808.7.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1808.7.4 Foundation elevation. Minimum building floor elevations shall comply with
Table 1808.7.4 based on relative lot slopes.
TABLE 1808.7.4
MINIMUM FLOOR ELEVATION FOR STRUCTURES RELATIVE TO
SLOPES OF THE LOT
Difference in elevation from Minimum floor elevation Minimum floor
top of curb to rear property above top of curb when elevation above top of
line (inches) slope is to rear (inches) curb when slope is to
front (inches)
0 12 12
6 10.5 13.5
12 9 15
18 8 16.5
24 6 18
30 6 19.5
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TABLE 1808.7.4
MINIMUM FLOOR ELEVATION FOR STRUCTURES RELATIVE TO
SLOPES OF THE LOT
Difference in elevation from Minimum floor elevation Minimum floor
top of curb to rear property above top of curb when
line (inches) slope is to rear (inches)
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1) See Section 1804.4 for grading requirements;
elevation above top of
curb when slope is to
front (inches)
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2) 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 1808.7.4, whichever results in the more stringent
requirement. It shall be the responsibility of the builderlcontractor to
provide the building official with a survey certificate indicating thc
required finished floor elevation as determined by the surveyor. The
required elevation shall be indicated on the construction plans. Structures
located in any flood hazard area shall comply with Article 39.05 of the
Unified Development Code (UDC), as well as all F.E.M.A. regulations,
which will supersede the above.
3) Alternate elevations are permitted subject to review and approval by the
City Engineer and the Building Official provided it can be demonstrated
by a registered design professional that all required drainage to an
approved point of discharge away from the structure is provided at all
locations on the site.
(29) Prescriptive footin s for li�ht-frame construction. Section 1809.7 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
1809.7. Prescriptive footin s�for li�ht-frame construction. Where a specific design is
not provided, concrete footings supporting walls of light-frame construction shall be
permitted to be designed in accordance with Tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2 and figures
1809.7.1 through 1809.7.3 below, where permitted by law.
(30) Table 1809.7 "Prescriptive Footin�pporting Walls of Li�ht-Frame Construction".
Table 1809.7 is hereby replaced by Tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2 as follows:
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TABLE 1809.7.1
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION
a,b,c
(Monolithic Slab-on-Ground Foundation - Refer to figure 1809.7.1)
Number of Floors
Supported by the
Footing
1
2
3
Width of Footing
(Inches)
No Brick 4" Brick
Veneer Veneer
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Design Required
Notes to tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2:
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a. Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4 and
Table L 1607
b. Footings are permitted to support a roof in addition to the stipulated
number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be as required
for supporting one floor.
Thickness of Footing
(Inches)
No Brick 4" Brick
Veneer Veneer
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TABLE 1809.7.1
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION
a, b, c
(Monolithic Slab-on-Ground Foundation - Refer to figure 1809.7.1)
Width of Footing Thickness of Footing
Number of Floors
Supported by the
Footing
(Inches)
No Brick 4" Brick
Veneer Veneer
(Inches)
No Brick 4" Brick
Veneer Veneer
c. Assumes uniform loading by repetitive framing membcrs;
concentrated loads shall be considered separately, and may require
specific engineering design.
TABLE 1809.7.2
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION
a, b, c
(Combination Slab-on-Ground Foundation - Refer to f gure 1809.7.2)
Width of Footing Thickness of Footing
Number of Floors
Supported by the
Footing
(Inches)
No Brick 4" Brick
(Inches)
No Brick 4" Brick
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TABLE 1809.7.1
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION
a, b, c
(Monolithic Slab-on-Ground Foundation - Refer to figure 1809.7.1)
Width of Footing Thickness of Footing
(Inches) (Inches)
Number of Floors
Supported by the No Brick 4" Brick No Brick 4" Brick
Footing Veneer Veneer Veneer Veneer
Veneer Veneer Veneer Veneer
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2
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Notes to Tables 1809.7.1 and 1809.7.2:
Design Required
a. Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4 and
Table L1607
b. Footings are permitted to support a roof in addition to the stipulated
number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be as required
for supporting one floor.
c. Assumes uniform loading by repetitive framing membcrs;
concentrated loads shall be considered separately, and may require
specific engineering design.
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(31) Foundation details. New figures 1809.7.1, 1809.7.2 and 1809.7.3 are hereby added as
follows:
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(32) Scope of general plumbin� systems. Section 2901.1 is hereby amended to include a
second paragraph to read as follows:
The provisions of this chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions
of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code. Should any conflicts arise between
the two chapters, the building official shall determine which provision applies.
(33) Minimum number of fixtures. Section 2902.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided in the
minimum number as shown in Table 2902.1 based on the actual use of the building or
space. Uses not shown in Table 2902.1 shall be considered individually by the code
official. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code.
In other than Group E occupancies, the minimum number of fixtures in Table 2902.1
may be lowered, if requested in writing, by the applicant stating reasons for a reduced
number and approved by the building offtcial.
(34) Minimum number of required plumbing fixtures. Table 2902.1 is hereby amended to
include an additional footnote that reads as follows:
g. Drinking fountains are not required in Group M occupancies with an
occupant load of 100 or less, Group B occupancies with an occupant load
of 25 or less, and for dining and/or drinking establishments.
(35) Zonin�regulations. A new Section H101.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
H 101.1.1 Zonin regulations. The Unified Development Code (UDC) regulates the
permissibility, placement, and physical characteristics of signs upon premises within
the city based on particular zoning district requirements. Any reference to a particular
sign type, size, height, or other physical characteristic within this appendix should not
therefor be construed as allowing such if otherwise prohibited or regulated by the
Unified Development Code (UDC).
(36) Si�ns exempt from permits. Section H101.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
H 101.2 Signs exempt from permits. The following signs are exempt from the
requirements to obtain a permit before erection:
Temporary signs announcing the sale or rent of property.
2. Signs erected by transportation authorities.
3. The changing of moveable parts of an approved sign that is designed for such
changes, or the repainting or repositioning of display matter shall not be
deemed an alteration.
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4. Other signs as set forth in the Unified Development Code (UDC), or as
deemed appropriate by the building and zoning officials.
(37) Permits, drawings and specifications. Section H105.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
H 105.2 Permitsx drawings and specifications. Where a permit is required,
construction documents shall be required. These documents shall show the
dimensions, materials and required details of construction, including loads, stresses
and anchors. The construction documents shall bear the seal of a professional
engineer licensed in the State of Texas. A dimensioned site plan and elevation
drawings sufficient to demonstrate compliance with all other city requirements shall
also be submitted.
Exceptions:
Documents for the following sign types shall not be required to bear the seal of a
professional engineer:
Monument signs not exceeding seven (7) feet in height.
2. Wall signs attached flat to the building wall.
(38) General (roof si nsZ Section H110.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
H 110.1 General (roof signsZ Roof signs shall be constructed entirely of inetal or other
approved noncombustible material except as provided for in Sections H106.1.1 and
H 107.1. Provisions shall be made for electric grounding of inetallic parts. Where
combustible materials are permitted in letters or other ornamental features, wiring and
tubing shall be kept free and insulated therefrom. Roof signs shall be so constructed
as to leave a clear space of not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) between the roof level and
the lowest part of the sign and shall have at least 5 feet (1524 mm) clearance between
the vertical supports thereof. Where such clearances cannot be provided, structural
analysis of the roof supporting elements shall be undertaken by a structural engineer,
including the added dead and wind loading of the sign, and any necessary
strengthening provided. No portion of any roof sign structure shall project beyond an
exterior wall.
SECTION 2. THAT violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed a misdemcanor
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.
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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 of the City of Lubbock, Texas, is hereby authorized and
directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative means
of publication provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading on March 5, 2024
Passed by the City Council on second reading on March 26, 2024
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APPROVEll AS TO CONTENT:
obert Wallace, Director of Development Services
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Am L 1 s, Deput . y Attorney
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Courtney Yaz, City Secretary