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Item No. 7.16 Item No. 7.21
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-00044
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.01.003 WITH REGARD TO PERMIT AND
SERVICE FEES FOR ACTIVITIES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE
MARSHAL'S OFFICE; AMENDING ARTICLE 10.03 DIVISION 1 (FIRE CODE) OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK,TEXAS WITH REGARD
TO ADOPTION OF THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS TO SUIT 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 updating the adopted fire code to the 2015 International edition,
including amendments to suit local conditions and updating the fees for permits and services for
activities of the fire department and the fire marshal's office; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Section 10.01.003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is
hereby amended to read as follows:
See. 10.01.003 Permit and service fees
Fees for permits and other activities of the city fire department and fire marshal's office
shall be set annually in the city's budget ordinance pursuant to Section 1.03.004 of the
City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances. If no fee is established by budget ordinance,the
following minimum fees are established for permits and other activities of the city fire
department and fire marshal's office:
(1) Fireworks/pyrotechnic permit:
(A) One-time event: $115.00.
(B) Annual permit: $500.00.
(2) Burn permit: $350.00.
A schedule of fees shall be filed with the city secretary, the fire marshal's office and
published on the city's website.
SECTION 2. THAT Article 10.03, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock
is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 10.03 FIRE CODE
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 10.03.001 Adopted
The city hereby adopts the International Fire Code, herein known as the fire code,
published by the International Code Council, 2015 edition, save and except such
portions as are hereinafter amended. The same is hereby adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set out in length herein, and from and after the passage of the ordinance
adopting this section the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the
city. The adoption of the International Fire Code extends to appendices B through J,
(excluding appendices A, K and L),and a copy of said code shall be maintained in the
office of the fire marshal, all such copies to be open to public inspection during the
business hours of the offices where they are maintained, along with amendments
thereto provided by ordinance.
Sec. 10.03.002 Amendments
The provisions of the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, are hereby specifically
amended as follows:
(1) Marking. Section 503.3 is hereby amended by the addition of
subsections 503.3.1, 503.3.2, 503.3.3,and 503.3.4,to read as follows:
503.3.1. Maintenance.
The owner or person in control of any building for which fire lanes have
been designated shall mark and maintain said fire lanes by painting stripes
on the surface of said roadways to designate the fire lane for fire apparatus
in accordance with the specifications of section 503.3 and in such a manner
so as to be visible to a reasonably observant person.
503.3.2. Specifications for marking.
All required fire lanes shall be provided and maintained with fire lane
striping which consists of a six (6) inch wide red background stripe with
four (4) inch high white letters stating "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" or
"NO PARKING FIRE LANE"to be painted upon the red stripe every forty
(40)feet along the entire length of the fire lane,showing the exact boundary
of the fire lane. The words "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" or "NO
PARKING FIRE LANE"must be grouped together as a phrase. Separating
the words "NO PARKING" and "FIRE LANE" spacing them forty (40)
feet apart does not meet the intention of this section. Fire lane markings
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shall be upon the vertical surface of the curb unless otherwise approved by
the chief.
503.3.3. Alternate markings.
When,due to a building's particular use,the chief determines that fire lane
markings are impractical, the words"LOADING ZONE/NO PARKING,"
painted black, may be substituted for the words "FIRE LANE/NO
PARKING," and the six-inch (6") red stripe must be painted yellow, but
all other provisions of chapter 5 shall apply.
503.3.4. Alternate signs allowed or required.
If the chief or authorized representative determines that other means of
notice are ineffective to designate a fire lane, signs may be required by
written notice to the property owner. These signs shall be in accordance
with the requirements of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic-Control
Devices. When required, these signs shall be erected and maintained
bearing a red legend stating"No Parking Fire Lane"with letters of at least
two inches (2") in height on a white reflective background at least twelve
inches(12")wide by eighteen inches(18")tall. Signs shall be permanently
affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet, six
inches(66")above the finished grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than
fifty feet (50') apart. Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or
walls as approved by the chief or authorized representative. Additional
signs may also be required by written notice from the chief.
(2) Key boxes. Section 506 is hereby amended by the addition of
subsection 506.1.1.1, to read as follows:
506.1.1.1 Approved.
When required by the fire department,a KNOX lock box, KNOX padlock,
and/or KNOX key switch must be installed on any structure or gate at a
location approved by the fire department. The key box shall contain keys
as required by the code authority or his designee.
(3) Two-Way Communication. Section 1009.8 is hereby amended by the
addition of subsection 1009.8.1,to read as follows:
1009.8.1 Exceptions.
1.) Two-way communication systems are to remain inactive until
activated by fire alarm or sprinkler system. If a fire alarm or sprinkler
system are not provided in the building, then smoke detection at the
ceiling above the two-way system is required to activate the system.
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2.) Two-way communication systems are not required in `Group I'
occupancies.
3.) Two-way communication systems are not required in buildings that
are half the allowable building area and 3 or fewer stories.
4.) Two-way communication systems are only required on floors in
apartments, hotels, or dormitories where there are public areas or
accessible units. Exit discharge floors do not require two-way
communication systems.
(4) Access-controlled egress doors. Section 1010.1.9.8 is hereby
amended by the addition of subsection, attachment B below to read as
follows:
1010.1.9.8 Access-controlled egress doors.
1. Loss of power to the lock or locking system shall automatically
unlock the doors.
2. The doors shall be arranged to unlock from a manual unlocking
device located 40 inches to 48 inches (1016mm to 1219 mm) vertically
above the floor, in sigh and within 5 feet (1524 min) 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 "PUSH
TO EXIT". When operated,the manual unlocking device shall result in
direct mechanical interruption of power to the lock — independent of
other electronics- and the doors shall remain unlocked for not less than
30 seconds.
3. Activation of the building fire alarm system, where provided, shall
automatically unlock the doors, and the doors shall remain unlocked
until the fire alarm system has been reset.
4. Activation of the building automatic sprinkler system or fire
detection system,where provided,shall automatically unlock the doors.
The doors shall remain unlocked until the fire alarm system has been
reset.
5. The door locking system units shall be listed in accordance with UL
294.
6. Entrance doors in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, 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 is
posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating: THIS
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DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS
OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25mm) high on a
contrasting background. For the purposes of this section, "entrance
doors"refer to building or tenant space perimeter doors.
Sec. 10.03.003 Authority of fire marshal
The fire marshal is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of the fire code and
city ordinance and shall have the authority to render interpretations of the fire code,
and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the
application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and
regulations shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and shall
not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in the code.
Sec. 10.03.004 Board of appeals—Appointment
The city building board of appeals,established under section 2.03.491 of this Code of
Ordinances, shall serve as the appellate body for purposes of issues arising under the
fire code adopted by this article. For this purpose, the board shall proceed with
business in the same manner as that prescribed for issues arising under the technical
construction as outlined in article 2.03, division 14 of this Code of Ordinances
Sec. 10.03.005 Conflicts
Conflicts between any provisions of this article,the fire code or building code shall be
governed by the administration chapters of the adopted codes.
Sec. 10.03.006 Approval of plans
The fire marshal may examine plans for evidence of compliance with this code. The
officially approved plans bearing the fire marshal's review comments shall be kept on
site and accessible at all times to facilitate proper inspection. The fire marshal may
require tests or other investigations to be conducted by an agency satisfactory to the
jurisdiction when an appliance, device, equipment or system intended for installation
does not specifically meet the requirement of this code, but meets the intent of this
code. Such tests or investigations shall be based on proper test standards or principles.
Sec. 10.03.007 Inspection; certificate of occupancy
The fire marshal or building official may require a building to be inspected for
compliance with the fire code, as adopted by this article, prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. When, in the opinion of the fire marshal or building official,
a building must be so inspected by the fire marshal or his designated representative
prior to issuance of an occupancy certificate, such building shall not be occupied prior
to such final inspection as the fire marshal or building official may deem necessary.
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Sees. 10.03.008-10.03.040 Reserved
SECTION 3. THAT violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), as provided by Section
1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas.
SECTION 4.TI-IAT 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 5. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of the
descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading this l Othday of March , 2020.
Passed by the City Council on second reading this 24th day of March , 2020.
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DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Retie ca Garza, City Sec etary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Alan Wartin, Interim Fire Warshal
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Amy L. i , Deputy City -torney
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