HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2010-O0017 - Amending Article I And II Of Chapter 6 Code Of Ordinances - 02/25/2010First Reading
February 25, 2010
Item No. 5.11
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-00017 ------
Second Reading
March 4, 2010
Item No. 5.14
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES I AND II OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS WITH REGARD TO
ADOPTION OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND PROVIDING
FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS 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 adopting the 2006 International Building Code
for the City of Lubbock with certain amendments to meet local conditions; NOW
THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Section 6-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-2. Scope.
The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration.
movement. enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment. use and occupancy,
location. maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or
any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures, as well
as the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
maintenance, removal and demolition of building systems governed by the
specific technical codes referenced in the following Articles of this Chapter:
Article II: The 2006 International Building Code, as amended;
Article III: The 2006 International Plumbing Code, as amended;
Article IV: The 2006 International Mechanical Code, as amended;
Article VI: The 2006 International Residential Code, as amended;
Article VII: The 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, as amended;
Article VIII: The 2000 International Energy Conservation Code, as
amended;
The general administrative provisions of this Article I are applicable to all
work governed by the provisions of Articles II-IX. Supplemental administrative
provisions applicable to the specific technical documents adopted in Articles II-IX
of this chapter are included within the applicable Article, as are the technical
provisions pertaining to that class of work. Articles III-VIII, as they existed on the
date of adoption of this ordinance, shall continue in full force and effect until such
time as the specific technical codes referenced above are individually adopted.
SECTION 2. THAT Section 6-3 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is
hereby amended to read as follows
Sec. 6-37. Responsibility for compliance with Chapter.
The building owner and any contractor performing work governed by the
technical codes are jointly responsible for compliance with the provisions of this
Chapter. Where a contractor is employed by the owner to perform said work, the
contractor must be registered in accordance with Sections 6-29 of this Article, and
must obtain all required permits. Where a contractor is otherwise required to be
licensed by the State of Texas to practice in his/her respective area, and the
statutes governing that licensee prohibit the City of Lubbock from requiring that
the licensee obtain a registration, permit, or other approval from the City of
Lubbock in connection with their practice, then the property owner is responsible
for ensuring compliance of the work with the provisions of this Chapter, including
any requirement to submit construction docwnents and obtain permits or
inspection approvals. The term "property owner" includes authorized
representatives of the owner, such as full-time maintenance personnel, property
management agents, and employees working in a supervisory capacity with
responsibility for the premises.
SECTION 3. THAT Section 6-44 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is
hereby amended to read as follows
Sec. 6-44. Repairs.
Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary
repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable
electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs
shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the
removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal
or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a
structure, including doors, hardware or security systems, affecting the egress
requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of,
replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain
leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or
other work affecting public health or general safety.
SECTION 4. THAT Section 6-54 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock are
hereby amended to read as follows
Sec. 6-54. Construction submittal documents.
Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation
programs, and other data shall be submitted in one or more sets with each
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application for a permit. Construction documents shall be prepared by and bear
the seal(s) of the appropriate design professional as follows:
a) Architect registered in the State of Texas:
a. As required by Section I 051.551 of the Texas Occupations
Code
b. Where any building alteration is undertaken that will affect
the means of egress within any building containing a Group
A, E or I occupancy, or within any building where an
egress path serving 50 or more occupants is affected:
c. As otherwise required by the Building Official
b) Engineer licensed in the State of Texas:
Exception:
a. As required by Section I 001.402 of the Texas Occupations
Code
b. As otherwise required by the Building Official
1) The Building Official is authorized to waive the submission of
construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a
registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work
applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary
to obtain compliance with this code.
2) The Building Official is authorized to alter or waive the
requirement that construction documents be prepared and sealed by a
registered architect where the work involves the alteration of an egress
system involving only the limited replacement of approved door hardware
not involving the addition of access control or delayed egress locks.
SECTION 5. THAT Chapter 6, Article II of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock is hereby deleted in its' entirety, and the following substituted therefore:
ARTICLE II. BUILDING CODE
Sec. 6-8011. 2006 International Building Code adopted.
The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code published by the
International Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter amended, including all appendices
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and reference standards not specifically excluded below, is hereby adopted as the
building code of the City of Lubbock, Texas.
Exceptions:
The following provisions are specifically excluded.from adoption:
(1) Chapter 11-Accessibility.
(2) Appendix A-Employee Qualifications.
(3) Appendix B-Board of Appeals.
(4) Appendix D-Fire Districts.
(5) Appendix E-Supplemental Accessibility Requirements.
(6) Appendix F-Rodent proofing.
(7) Appendix G-Flood-Resistant Construction. Projects must instead
conform to the applicable provisions of Chapter 21, Article II of
the Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
(8) Appendix J-Grading.
(9) Appendix K-ICC Electrical Code.
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 2006 Edition. One copy of the 2006 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.
Sec. 6-80JJ. Chapter 1. Administration.
Chapter 1 of the 2006 International Building Code, entitled
"Administration", is hereby deleted in its entirety, and the following Sections 6-
80KK through 6-80NN. /0 substituted therefor:
Sec. 6-80KK. Intent and purpose.
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to
safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength,
means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation,
energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards
attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and
emergency responders during emergency operations.
Sec. 6-80LL. Administrative Provisions.
Provisions governing the administration of the 2006 International Building
Code shall be as set forth herein.
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Sec. 6-80LL.1. General Administrative Provisions.
General administrative provisions shall be as specified in Article I of
Chapter 6 of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 6-S0LL.2. Supplemental Administrative Provisions.
The following administrative provisions are in addition to the general
administrative provisions of Article I of this Chapter, and are specific to projects
within the scope of Article II (The 2006 International Building Code).
Sec. 6-80MM. Construction Documents; Specific submittal requirements.
In addition to submittal requirements specified in Section 6-56 of this
code, the following shall be submitted, as applicable.
Sec. 6-80MM.1. Fire protection system shop drawings.
Shop drawings for fire protection system(s) 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, and
shall be reviewed by the Fire Marshall.
Sec. 6-80MM.2. 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 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.
Sec. 6-80MM.3. 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, comers, end
details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves or parapets, means of drainage,
water-resistive membrane 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
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exterior wall system which was tested, where applicable, as well as the test
procedure used.
Sec. 6-S0MM.4. 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 finished grades and, as applicable,
flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn
in accordance with an accurate boundary line 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
when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise
warranted.
Sec. 6-S0MM.5. Survey and Survey Certificate.
Any person engaged in the practice of surveying who makes a survey of
any lot, block, tract or parcel of land in the city shall file a copy of such survey
with the city engineer. 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, and before the issuance of a building permit a
certificate shall be filed with the building official by a licensed surveyor or
licensed engineer, certifying that such boundary line corner stakes have been set
on the site of the proposed construction. The certificate shall be accompanied by a
statement of the minimum floor elevations if property is located in a flood area as
defined by this Code. In all cases where it may appear to the building official that
the proposed improvement will encroach upon any 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 secure his approval before issuing a building permit.
Sec. 6-S0NN. Required Inspections.
The building official, upon notification from the permittee, shall make the
inspections set forth in Sections 6-80NN. l through 6-80NN. l O below.
Sec. 6-S0NN.1. 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 m
accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job.
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Sec. 6-80NN.2. 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.
Sec. 6-S0NN.3. 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 Chapter 21 Article II of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances 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.
Sec. 6-80NN.4. Frame inspection.
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.
Sec. 6-80NN.5. Lath and gypsum board inspection.
Lath and gypsum board inspections shall be made after lathing and
gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place, but before any plastering is
applied or gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly or a
shear assembly.
Sec. 6-S0NN.6. Fire-resistant penetrations.
Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies
shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
Sec. 6-80NN. 7. Energy efficiency inspections.
Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with Chapter 13 and
shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R and U
values, fenestration U value, duct system R value, and HY AC and water-heating
equipment efficiency.
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Sec. 6-80NN.8. Other inspections.
In addition to the inspections specified above, 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.
Sec. 6-80NN.9. Special inspections.
For special inspections, see Section 1704.
Sec. 6-S0NN.10. Final inspection.
The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building
permit is completed. ·
Sec. 6-8000 through 6-SORR. Reserved.
Sec. 6-SOSS. Accessible means of egress.
Section I 007 i.s deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 6-BOTT. Access-controlled egress doors.
Section J 008.1. 3. 4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1008.1.3.4 Access-controlled egress doors.
The entrance doors in a means of egress in buildings with an occupancy in
Group A, B, E, M, 1-2, R-1 or R-2 and entrance doors to tenant spaces in
occupancies in Groups A, B, E, M, 1-2, R-1 and R-2 are permitted to be equipped
with an approved entrance and egress access control system which shall be
installed in accordance with all of the following criteria:
I. A sensor shall be provided on the egress side arranged to detect an
occupant approaching the doors. The doors shall be arranged to unlock by a signal
from or loss of power to the sensor.
2. Loss of power to that part of the access control system which locks the
doors shall automatically unlock the doors.
3. The doors shall be arranged to unlock from a manual unlocking device
located 40 inches to 48 inches (1016 mm to 1219 mm) vertically above the floor.
in sight and within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the secured doors. Ready access shall be
provided to the manual unlocking device and the device shall be clearly identified
by a sign that reads "If door will not operate, PUSH TO EXIT." When operated.
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the manual unlocking device shall result in direct mechanical interruption of
power to the lock-independent of the access control system electronics-and the
doors shall remain unlocked for a minimum of 30 seconds. The manual unlocking
device shall be provided with a hinged, clear plastic cover.
4. Activation of the building fire alarm system, if provided, shall
automatically unlock the doors, and the doors shall remain unlocked until the fire
alarm system has been reset.
5. Activation of the building automatic sprinkler or fire detection system,
if provided, shall automatically unlock the doors. The doors shall remain
unlocked until the fire alarm system has been reset.
6. Entrance doors in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E or M
shall not be secured from the egress side during periods that the building is open
to the general public. A readily visible, durable sign shall be posted on the egress
side of such entrance doors stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED
DURING BUSINESS HOURS. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch high on a
contrasting background. For purposes of this Section, "Entrance Doors" refer to
building or tenant space perimeter doors that are equipped with entrance
hardware.
Sec. 6-80UU. Delayed egress locks.
Section 1008.1.8. 6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1008.1.8.6 Delayed egress locks.
Approved, listed, delayed egress locks shall be pennitted to be installed on
doors serving any occupancy except Group A, E and H occupancies in buildings
that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903 .3 .1.1 or an approved automatic smoke or heat detection system
installed in accordance with Section 907, provided that the doors unlock in
accordance with Items l through 6 below. A building occupant shall not be
required to pass through more than one door equipped with a delayed egress lock
before entering an exit.
l. The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or
automatic fire detection system.
2. The doors unlock upon loss of power controlling the lock or lock
mechanism.
3. The door locks shall have the capability of being unlocked by a signal
from the fire command center, or other location approved by the Fire Official.
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4. The initiation of an irreversible process which will release the lock in
not more than 15 seconds when a force of not more than 15 pounds (67 N) is
applied for 1 second to the release device. Initiation of the irreversible process
shall activate an audible signal in the vicinity of the door. Once the door lock has
been released by the application of force to the releasing device, relocking shall
be by manual means only.
Exception: Where approved, a delay of not more than 30 seconds is permitted.
5. A sign shall be provided on the door located above and within 12 inches
(305 mm) of the release device reading: PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS.
DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 [30] SECONDS.
Sec. 6-80VV. Special locking arrangements in Group 1-2.
A new Subsection 1008.1.8. 6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
1008.1.8.6.1 Special locking arrangements in Group 1-2.
Approved delayed egress locks shall be permitted in a Group 1-2
occupancy where the clinical needs of persons receiving care require such
locking. Delayed egress locks shall be permitted in such occupancies where the
building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1 or an approved automatic smoke or heat detection system
installed in accordance with Section 907, provided that the doors unlock in
accordance with Items 1 through 6 below. A building occupant shall not be
required to pass through more than one door equipped with a delayed egress lock
before entering an exit.
1. The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or
automatic fire detection system.
2. The doors unlock upon loss of power controlling the lock or lock
mechanism.
3. The door locks shall have the capability of being unlocked by a signal
from the fire command center, a nursing station or other approved location.
4. The procedures for the operation(s) of the unlocking system shall be
described and approved as part of the emergency planning and preparedness plan
required by Chapter 4 of the International Fire Code.
5. All clinical staff shall have the training, keys, codes or other means
necessary to operate the locking devices.
6. Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door.
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Exception: Items I and 2 shall not apply to doors to areas where persons, because
of clinical needs, require restraint or containment.
Sec. 6-80WW. General (Live loads).
Section 1607.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1607.l General.
Live loads are those loads defined in Section 1602.1. A summary of
various live load factors, as well as other climatic and geographic design criteria
to be used in the City of Lubbock. is included in Table 1607 below.
Table 1607
Summary of Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load: 15 psf
Basic Wind Speed: 90 mph
Seismic Design Category: A
Mapped Spectral Response 0.108 Acceleration, Ss
Mapped Spectral Response 0.034 Acceleration, S1
Weathering: Moderate
Frost Line Depth: 14 inches
Termite: Moderate to Heavy
Decay: None to Slight
Summer Dry Bulb Temp.: 96 degrees F
Summer Wet Bulb Temp.: 69 degrees F
Winter Dry Bulb Temp.: 15 degrees F
Heating Degree Days: 3499 days
Cooling Degree Days: 1738 days
Climate Zone: 7B; Zone 3 per ASHRAE 90.1
Flood Hazards: Refer to Chapter 21, Article II of
the Lubbock Code of Ordinances
Sec. 6-80.XX. Reduction in roof live loads.
Section 1607.11.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The minimum uniformly distributed roof live loads, L0, in Table 1607.1
are permitted to be reduced according to the following provisions. except that no
roof live load reduction is permitted for any structural roof member on roofs
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having slopes less than four (4) inches per foot, or on any arch or dome having a
rise less than one-eighth of the span.
Sec. 6-S0YY. Table 1805.4.2 "Footings Supporting Walls of Light-Frame
Construction,,.
Table 1805.4.2 is hereby deleted and replaced with Tables 1805 . ../. 2. 1 and
1805.4.2.2, to read as follows:
TABLE 1805.4.2.1
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT -FRAME
CONSTRUCTIONa,b.c,d
(Combination Slab-on-Ground Foundation-Refer to Figure 1805.4.2)
NUMBER OF WIDTH OF FOOTING THICKNESS OF
FLOORS (Inches) FOOTTN G (Inches)
SUPPORTED BY No Brick 4'' Brick No Brick 4" Brick
THE FOOTINGe Veneer Veneer Veneer Veneer
1 12 14 12 12
2 15 21 12 12
3 23 32 12 12
TABLE 1805.4.2.2
FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME
CONSTRUCTIONa.b.c.d
(Monolithic Slab-on-Ground Foundation-Refer to Fi.e,ure 1805.4.2)
NUMBER OF WIDTH OF FOOTING THICKNESS OF
FLOORS (Inches) FOOTING (Inches)
SUPPORTED BY No Brick 4" Brick No Brick 4" Brick
THE FOOTINGe Veneer Veneer Veneer Veneer
1 12 14 16r 16 r
2 15 21 18 r 18 f
3 23 32 20r 20r
Notes to Tables 1805.4.2.1 and 1805.4.2.2:
a. Depth offootings shall be in accordance with Section 1805.2.
b. The ground under the floor is pennitted to be excavated to the elevation of the top of the
footing.
c. Interior-stud bearing walls are permitted to be supponed by isolated footings. The footing
width and length shall be twice the width shown in this table, and footings shall be spaced nor
more than 6 feet on center.
d. For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1805.5.
e. Footings are pennitted to support a roof in addition to the stipulated number of floors.
Footings supponing roofonly shall be as required for supporting one floor.
f. Minimum depth below final grade.
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Sec. 6-S0ZZ. Foundation details.
A new Figure 1805.4.2 is hereby added as follows:
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GENERAL NOTES fPB CPMBJNATJAN AND MPNQLIT1;jjc FQUNDATJPHS:
1. Refer to Table 1805.3.4 for required finish floor elevations relative to top of curt>
and ,ifope of lot.
2. Flnii,h floor slob sha)I be an minimum above exposed earth when naturohy durable
or pressure-treated wood is not used.
J. Footing dimensions ore based on an allowable soil bearing pressure of 1500 pef.
'4. Imported :,eroct flll moteriola, or accept<1ble on-eite materiols, shall have o
plosticity index (Pl) lei,-1' than 15 Qnd ~holl be compQctd in lift, tQ ot leoirt 95"
of moiumum dry dens,ty In accordance with ASTM D698.
5. Provide 6 mils thick vapor nrtorder under all slQbs on grode. AU joints and
seom!!I, bolh loterol and butt, shall be overlapf>ed e• and toped. All damaged
areas ond penetrations shall be sealed 11rith vapor retarder hlf><'l. Refer to IBC
Section 1910 for Exeept1011:1.
6. Provide J" of concrete cover to reinforcing when concrete is f>loced ogoinst earth.
7. Conc;:rete shall be normal weight concrete with o minimum compres,;;ive stn,nglh of
3000 ps, ot 28 days.
8. Refer to IBC Section 1405 for flashing requirements.
9. Refer to IBC Section 1807 for waterproofing and damp proofing requirements.
10. Refer to IBC Section 210'4 for .weephole requi..-ements.
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Sec. 6-S0AAA. Table 1805.3.4. Minimum floor elevation for structures
relative to slopes of the lot.
A new Table 1805.3.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
TABLE 1805.3.4
MINIMUM FLOOR ELEV A TION FOR STRUCTURES
RELATIVE TO SLOPES OF THE LOT
Difference in Minimum floor Minimum floor
elevation from elevation above elevation above
top of curb to top of curb when top of curb when
rear property line slope is to rear slope is to front
(inches) (inches) (inches)
0 12 12
6 10.5 I 13.5
12 9 15
18 8 16.5
24 6 18
30 6 19.5
36 6 21
(I) The ground shall slope away from the building at all directions.
(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. Table 1805.3.4 shall be the standard for determining the correct finish floor
elevations depending on the slope of the lot. It shall be the responsibility of the builder/contractor
to provide the City Building Official with a survey cenificate indicating the required finish floor
elevation as determined by the surveyor. The required elevation shall be indicated on the
construction plans and marked on the front street curb. Structures located in any flood hazard area
shall comply with all F.E.M.A. regulations.
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Sec. 6-S0BBB. Zoning regulations.
A new section H/01.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
HlOl.1. Zoning regulations. Chapter 29 (Zoning) of the Lubbock Code
of Ordinances regulates the permissibility, placement, and physical characteristics
of signs upon premises within the City of Lubbock based on particular zoning
district requirements. Any reference to a particular sign type, size, height, or other
physical characteristic within this Appendix should not therefore be construed as
allowing such if otherwise prohibited or regulated by Chapter 29 of the Lubbock
Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 6-S0CCC. Signs exempt from permits.
Section HI0J.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
HlOl.2 Signs exempt from permits.
The following signs are exempt from the requirements to obtain a pennit before
erection:
1. 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.
4. Other signs as set forth in Section 29-26 of the Lubbock Code of
Ordinances, or as deemed appropriate by the Building and Zoning Officials.
Sec. 6-80DDD. General (Roof Signs).
Section HI 10.J is hereby amended to read as follows:
Roof signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or other approved
noncombustible material except as provided for in Sections H 106.1.1 and HI 07. I.
Provisions shall be made for electric grounding of metallic parts. Where
combustible materials are pennitted 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 (l 829 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
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the sign, and any necessary strengthening provided. No portion of any roof sign
structure shall project beyond an exterior wall.
SECTION 6. THAT violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed a
misdemeanor punishable as provided by Section 1 ~4 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Lubbock, Texas.
SECTION 7. 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 8. 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 9. 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 this ____ Fe_b_r_u_a_r_,__y_25_t_h __ ~, 2010.
Passed by the City Council on second reading this March 4th , 2010.
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Steve O'Neal, Chief Building Official
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~~o~
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