HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2011-O0105 - Amending Chapter 28 Code Of Ordinances - 10/27/2011First Reading
October 27, 2011
Item No. 5.13
ORDINANCE NO. 2011-00 105
Second Rea ding
November 3, 2011
Item No . 5 . 24
AN ORDINANCE AM ENDING CHAPTER 28 OF TH E COD E OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS WITH REGARD TO ADOPTION OF TH E 2009
INTERNATIONA L FUEL GAS CODE AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THERETO TO MEET LOCA L CON DITIONS; PROV IDING /\
PENAL TY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE: AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATI ON.
WH EREAS the Cily Council or 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 2009
Internati onal Fuel Gas Code for the City of Lubbock with certain amendments thereto to
meet local conditions; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY TH E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION I. THAT Chapter 28, Article 28 .1 5 or the Code or Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock is hereby amended as fo llows:
ARTICLE 28.15 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
Sec. 28.15.001 Adopted
The 2009 Edit ion of the International Fuel Gas Code, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter amended, including Appendi ces
A. B, C and D, is hereby adopted as the fuel gas code of the City of Lubbock.
Texas. A copy of said code is att ached hereto and incorporated herein as though
set out herein in detail. References to the Fuel Gas Code in this chapter shall mean
the 2009 Edition of lhe International Fuel Gas Code. One copy of the 2009
International Fuel Gas Code shall be (i]ed with the City Secretary and a copy shall
be maintained in the office of the Cit y Building Orficial. /\II 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. l 5.002 Coordination of administrative provisions
The administrati ve provisions contained in chapter 28. articles 28.0 I th rough
28.08 of this Code or Ordinances are applicable to thi s article; however, for
purposes or administering prov isions related more specifically to the regul ati on or
fuel gas systems installation, these supplemental administrative provisions have
been provided. Except as amended or supplemented within sections 28.15.002
and 28 .1 5.003 , the entire text of chap ter I of the 2009 International Fuel Gas
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 .15.002
and 28.1 5.003 and chapter 28, art icles 28.0 I through 28.08 or this Code or
Ordinances, it is the intent that the more spec ifi c govern, as determined by the
building official.
Sec. 28-1 5.003 Supplemental administrative amendments
(a) Fee schedule. Section I 06.5.2 is hereby amended by inserting the fo llowing
fee schedule:
PL UM BING & FUEL CAS FEES*
New Constructi on: $0.05 per sq. Ct. of gross floor area
under roof, $30.00 minimum.
(W here more than one inspection is
required, an additional fee of $15.00
shall be assessed for each additional
inspection)
Additions to floor area: As for new construction
Alterations & remodeling $2.00 per $1.000.00 va luation,
(no change in building $30.00 minimum (Where more than
area): one inspection is required, an
additional fee of $15.00 shall be
assessed for each additional
inspection) (Sec Note 3)
Total re-plumb: J\s for new const.
Miscellaneous permi ts for $30.00 (Where more than one
new installations, inspection is requ ired, an additional
replacement and repair of: fee of $15.00 shall be assessed for
Water heaters, water lines, each additional inspection) Service
sewer lines, gas lines, water line tap fees. or adjustments in
softeners, irri gation systems, grade, where needed, may involve
fi xed appliances, fi xtures, extra fees. Contact the appropri ate
etc. requiring inspection utili ty department.
approva l:
Permit Ices. ,vork As fo r building pennit lees (see
commencing prior to permit Article 28 .05), except that permit fee
approval: calculations shall be based on this
section.
Renewal of expired or
involuntari ly terminated
permits:
Pennit transfer fee:
Re-inspection fees:
*The fees in thi s schedule are all-inclusive for the collecti ve plumbing work
(water, DWV, & fuel gas) pe rfo rmed in a building; they are included here fo r
info rmation purposes only, and are NOT intended to be charged in additi on to the
plumbing fees specified in Article 28.10 of this Chapter.
(b) Administrative amendments and cross-references to Articles 28.0 1-28.08.
The foll owing administrati ve provisions within chapter 1 of the International Fuel
Gas Code are hereby stri cken, and the corresponding provisions within articles
28.0 1 through 28.08 of this Code of Ordinances shall govern, as indicated in
Table 28.15.003 below:
TABLE 28.15.003
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS CROSS-REFERENCE
2009 Refer to
International Section Lubbock Code
Fuel Gas Heading/Subject of Ordinances
Chapter Code Section Section
I 06.6.3 Fee refunds 28.05. 109
108.4 Violation penalties 28.02.006
108.5 Stop work orders 28.02.007
I 09. I through Means of appeal 2.03.491-
109.7 2.03.495
Sec. 28.15.004 Technical amendments
(a) Sloped roofs. Section 306.5.1 is hereby amended to read as fo llows:
306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, funs or other components
that require service are installed on a roof having a slope of six units vertical in 12
units horizont al (50 percent slope) or greater and having an edge more than 30
inches (762 mm) above grade at such edge, a level platform shall be provided on
each side of the appl iance or equipment to which access is required for service,
repair or maintenance. The platform shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) in
any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The guards shall extend not less
than 42 inches above th e platform, shall be constructed so as to prevent the
passage of a 21-i nch diameter sph ere and shall comply with the loading
requirements for guards spec ifi ed in the /111em atio11al B11ildi11g Code. Access shall
not require walking on roofs having a slope greater than 6 unils vertical in 12
units horizontal (50 percent slope). Where access in vol ves obstructions greater
than 30 inches in height, such obstru cti ons shall be provided with ladders installed
in accordance with Secti on 306.5 or stairs installed in accordance with the
requirements specified in the flll em atio11al Building Code in th e path of trave l 10
and from appliances, fans or equipment requiring service.
(b) Test pressure. Section 406.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than one and
one half (I 1/2) times the proposed max imum working pressure, but not less than
eight (8) psig, irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds one
hundred twenty-five (125) psig, the test pressure shall not exceed a value that
produces hoop stress in the piping greater than fifty (50) percent of the specified
minimum yield strength of the pipe.
(c) Sed iment trap. Section 408.4 is hereby amended to read as foll ows:
408.4 Sediment trap. Where a sediment trap is not incorporated as part of the gas
utilization equipment, a sed iment trap shall be installed downstream of the
equipment shutoff valve as close to the in let of the equipment as practical. The
sediment trap shall be either a tee fittin g with a capped nipple in the bottom
opening or the run of the tee or other device approved as an effective sediment
trap. Illuminating appliances, ranges, clothes dryers and ou td oor grills need not be
so equipped. For new installations, if a sed iment trap is located in the main piping
system or at a manifold, then the sediment trap is not required at each appliance
unless recommended by manufacturer's installation instructions.
(d) Pressure regulators. Section 410.1 is hereby amended to read as fol lows:
410.1. Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be instal led where the
appliance is designed lo operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure. Line
gas pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z2 I .80. Access
shall be provided to pressure regulators. Regulators shall be located near
walkways or at an access point. Pressure regulators shall be protected from
physical damage. Regulators installed on the exterior or the building shall be
approved fo r outdoor installation.
(e) Exhaust material. Section 614.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
614.4 Ex haust material. Drye r exhaust ducts for clothes dryers shall terminate on
the outside of the buildings and shall be equipped with a backdraft damper.
Screens shall not be installed at the du el termination. Ducts shall not be connected
or installed with sheet metal screws or other fasteners that will obstru ct the now.
Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not be connected to a vent connector, ve nt or
chimney. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not extend into or through ducts or
plenums unless properl y sleeved with materials conforming to Section 602.2.1 of
the International Mechanical Code (in the case or plcnums), or with materi als
meeting the requirements for Class 0 or I duct materials (in the case of ducts).
Backdrafi dampers shall not be required for vertical terminations through the roof.
(f) Protection required. Section 6 I 4.6.3 is hereby amended to read as fo llows:
614.6.3 Protection required. 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 (l.463 mm) (No. 16 gage).
Such plates shall cover the area of the pipe where the member is notched or bored.
(g) Length identification. Section 614.6.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
614.6.6 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.
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 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 this 27th day of October , 2011.
Passed by the City Council on second reading this 3rd day of November , 2011.
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Steve O'Neal , Chief Building Official
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
as/lFGC 2009 Ordinance
10.12.11