HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2009-O0032 - Amending Chapter 6 - Adopting 2006 International Residential Code - 04/27/2009First Reading
April 9, 2009
Item No. 5.9
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-00032
Second Reading
April 27, 2009
Item No. 5.25
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS WITH REGARD TO ADOPTION OF THE
6 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR
ZTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS;
)VIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
)VIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
EAS the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas deems it in the best
of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Lubbock to adopt the 2006
;ional Residential Code for the City of Lubbock with certain amendments
to meet local conditions; NOW THEREFORE:
IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
V 1. THAT Chapter 6, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
DIVISION 1. GENERAL
Sec. 6-400. International Residential Code adopted.
The 2006 Edition of the International Residential Code (third or later
printing), as published by the International Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter
amended, including Appendices A -D, G, N, and O, and excluding Part VIII
(Electrical) and Appendices E -F, H -M, P and Q is hereby adopted as the
residential code of the City of Lubbock, Texas. A copy of said code is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as though set out herein in detail. References to the
Residential Code in this chapter shall mean the 2006 Edition of the International
Residential Code. One copy of the 2006 International Residential Code shall be
filed with the City Secretary and a copy shall be maintained in the office of the
City Building Official. All such copies, with the amendments thereto, shall be
open to public inspection during the usual hours of business of the offices where
they are maintained.
DIVISION 2. SUPPLEMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 6-401. Coordination of administrative provisions.
The administrative provisions contained in Chapter 6, Article I of this
Code of Ordinances are applicable to this Article; however, for purposes of
administering provisions related more specifically to the regulation of one and
two-family dwelling construction, these supplemental administrative provisions
have been provided. Except as amended or supplemented within this Division 2,
the entire text of Chapter 1 of the 2006 International Residential Code is deemed
to be incorporated herein as though set out herein in detail. Where a conflict arises
between a provision contained within this Division 2 and Chapter 6, Article I of
this Code of Ordinances, it is the intent that the more specific govern, as
determined by the Building Official.
Sec. 6-402. Administrative amendments and cross-references to Article L
The following administrative provisions within Chapter 1 of the
International Residential Code are hereby stricken, and the corresponding
provisions within Article I (General Provisions) of this Code of Ordinances shall
govern, as indicated in Table 6-402 below:
TABLE 6-402
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS CROSS-REFERENCE
2006
Refer to Lubbock
International
Residential
Section Heading/Subject
Code of Ordinances
Chapter Section
Code Section
R105.2
Work exempt from ermit
6-42
R106.1 &
Submittal documents and
R106.1.1
information on construction
6-54, 6-55
documents
R110
Certificate of Occupancy
6-800
R112
Board of Appeals
6-80V through 6-807
R113.4
Violation enalties
46-80EE
6-80DD
R114
Sto work orders
Sec. 6-403. Schedule of permit fees.
Section R108.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas,
mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee
for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule
as established by the applicable governing authority. Fees for electrical,
gas, mechanical and plumbing systems are included in Articles III, IV, V
and VII of Chapter 6 of this Code of Ordinances. Fees for buildings and
structures within the scope of this Article are as set forth in the following
schedule:
CITY OF LUBBOCK CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
One and Two -Family Dwellings
Shaded areas do notapply)
PERMIT/I'ROJECT/FEE
RESIDENTIAL (1-2 Family
CATEGORY
Dwellings & Ancilla
BUILDING PERMITS
New home or duplex: $0.07 per
sq. ft. of conditioned space
New Construction
Accessory and/or unconditioned
buildings: $0.07 per sq. ft. under
Additions to floor area
roof
As for new construction
Alterations & remodeling
$1.50 per $1,000.00 construction
(no change in building
valuation, $30.00 minimum
area :
Demolition
$30.00
All others(generic)
$30.00
Minimum building permit
$30.00 (Where more than one inspection is required, an additional
fee (all classes, unless
fee of $15.00 shall be assessed for each additional inspection)
noted otherwise
Advance Plan Review Fee:
Plan Review Fee (payable
with permit):
Review fee, first revision:
Review fee, second and
subsequent revisions:
Review fee, change orders
and other modifications:
Sec. 6-404. Inspections.
Section R109 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R109.1 Types of inspections. For onsite construction, from time to time
the building official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent,
shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either
approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the
permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with
this or other applicable codes and requirements.
R109.1.1 Foundation inspection. Inspection of the foundation shall be
made after poles or piers are set or trenches or basement areas are
excavated and any required forms erected and any required reinforcing
steel is in place and supported prior to the placing of concrete. The
foundation inspection shall include excavations for thickened slabs
intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or
equipment and special requirements for wood foundations.
R109.1.2 Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspection.
Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems
shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or
appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection.
Exception: Ground -source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance
with Section M2105.1 shall be permitted to be backfilled prior to
inspection.
R109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction in areas prone to
flooding as established by Table R301.2(1), upon placement of the lowest
floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the
building official shall require submission of documentation, prepared and
sealed by a registered design professional, of the elevation of the lowest
floor, including basement, required in Section R324.
R109.1.4 Frame and masonry inspection. Inspection of framing and
masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry; all framing,
fire stopping, draft stopping and bracing are in place and after the
plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections are approved.
R109.1.5 Other inspections. In addition to the called inspections above,
the building official may make or require any other inspections to
ascertain compliance with this code and other laws enforced by the
building official.
R109.1.5.1 Fire -resistance -rated construction inspection. Where fire -
resistance -rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to
location on property, the building official shall require an inspection of
such construction after all lathing and/or wallboard is in place, but before
any plaster is applied, or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped
and finished.
R109.1.5.2. Reinforced masonry, insulating concrete form (ICF) and
conventionally -formed or earth -formed concrete wall inspection.
Reinforced masonry walls, insulating concrete form (ICF) walls and
conventionally formed or earth formed concrete walls shall be inspected
after plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems embedded within the
walls, and reinforcing steel is in place and supported and prior to
placement of grout or concrete. Inspection shall verify the correct size,
location, embedment depth, clearances, spacing and lapping of reinforcing
and other embedded items. For masonry walls, inspection shall also verify
that the location of grout cleanouts and size of grout spaces comply with
the requirements of this code, and that grout pour heights are not
exceeded.
R109.1.6 Final inspection. Final inspection shall be made after the
permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.
R109.2 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept
reports of approved agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the
requirements as to qualifications and reliability. Where the use of
inspection agencies is desired or contemplated, the permittee shall request
approval of said agencies sufficiently in advance of the need for the
subject inspection(s).
R109.3 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or
their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for
inspection. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections
required by this code to provide access to and means for inspection of
such work.
R109.4 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point
indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the
approval of the building official. The building official upon notification
shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion
of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the
permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to
comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected
and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the
building official.
Sec. 6-405 through 6-599 (Reserved)
DIVISION 3. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Sec. 6-500. Definitions.
Section R-202 is hereby amended by adding a new definition as follows:
Engineered fill. Soil used for fill or backfill that has been placed,
compacted and tested in accordance with the specifications of the
structural or geotechnical engineer of record, or, where such specifications
do not exist, that has been classified, placed, compacted and tested to a
minimum 95% of standard procter density in accordance with accepted
industry standards.
Sec. 6-501. Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.
Section R301.2(1) is hereby amended by insertion of the following local
climatic and geographic design criteria into Table R301.2(1):
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground
Snow
Load
Wind
Speed
(mph)
Seismic
Design
Category
Subject to Damage From
Winter
sign
ice Barrier
Underlayme
Flood
Hazards
Air
Freezing
Mean
Annual
Weathering
g
Frost
Line
Termite
Depth
Twp
nt Requ'd
Index
Temp
Moderat
15 psf
mph
A
Moderate
12"
a to
180
No
Note 1
172
59.90
Note 1: See Lubbock Municipal Code Chapter 21, Article II
Sec. 6-502. Exterior walls.
Section R302.1 is herby amended by the addition of a new exception #4 to
read as follows:
4. In garden home developments with easements specifically
allowing overhangs to project into adjacent lots, overhangs may
project a maximum of 2 feet across the property line. Such
overhangs must be one-hour fire resistive construction and be
decked with fire retardant treated decking. The overhang shall not
be equipped with soffit vents.
Sec. 6-503. Bathrooms.
Section R303.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
303.3 Bathrooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other
similar rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of
not less than 3 square feet (0.279 m2), one-half of which must be
openable.
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light
and a mechanical ventilation system are provided. The minimum
ventilation rates shall be 50 cfin (23.6 Us) for intermittent ventilation or
20 cfin (9.4 Us) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space
shall be exhausted directly to the outside, or into a ventilated attic at least
10" above the ceiling insulation line or to a soffit, gable or eave vent.
Sec. 6-504. Emergency escape and rescue required.
Section R310.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required. Basements with habitable
space and every sleeping room shall have at least one operable emergency
escape and rescue opening. Such opening shall open directly into a street,
public alley, or other approved public way, or into a yard or court on the
same property that opens to an approved public way. Where basements
contain one or more sleeping rooms, emergency egress and rescue
openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required
in adjoining areas of the basement. Where emergency escape and rescue
openings are provided they shall have a sill height of not more than 44
inches (1118 mm) above the floor or a permanent adjacent standing
surface of not less than 36 x 36 inches. Where a door opening having a
threshold below the adjacent ground elevation serves as an emergency
escape and rescue opening and is provided with a bulkhead enclosure, the
bulkhead enclosure shall comply with Section 310.3. The net clear
opening dimensions required by this section shall be obtained by the
normal operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening from the
inside. Emergency escape and rescue openings with a finished sill height
below the adjacent ground elevation shall be provided with a window well
in accordance with Section R310.2.
Exceptions:
1. Basements used only to house mechanical equipment and not
exceeding a total floor area of 200 square feet.
2. Basements not containing bathing facilities or designated as
bedrooms may be provided with alternatives to emergency escape
and rescue openings as follows:
a. Basements not exceeding 500 square feet and designated
for use as a storm shelter- No requirement.
b. Basements not exceeding 800 square feet and designated
for use as a storm shelter:
i. Top of basement stairs to be located within 10 feet
of an approved emergency escape and rescue
opening, or within 20 feet where entirely protected
by an approved one-hour fire rated corridor
constructed in accordance with the International
Building Code. For purposes of this section, "travel
distance" shall mean the centerline of the shortest
route that affords a minimum 36" wide
unobstructed path of travel;
ii. Basement and path of travel to an approved
emergency escape and rescue opening to be
protected by an NFPA 13D fire suppression system;
iii. As otherwise approved by the Building Official.
C. Basements of any size where the entire dwelling is
provided with an automatic fire suppression system
throughout in accordance with NFPA 1313- No
requirement.
Sec. 6-505. Minimum depth (of fill).
Section R403.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R403.1.4. Minimum depth. All exterior footings shall be placed
at least 12 inches (305 mm) below the undisturbed ground or engineered
fill (see definition) surface. Where applicable, the depth of footings shall
also conform to Sections R403.1.4.1 through R403.1.4.2.
Sec. 6-506. Foundation Anchorage.
Section R403.1.6. is hereby amended by the addition of a fourth exception
to read as follows:
4. Approved powder -actuated pins may be used in lieu of anchor
bolts within twelve (12) inches of the ends of sole plates.
Sec. 6-507. Foundation elevation.
Section R403.1.7.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R403.1.7.3. Foundation elevation. The lowest portion of a building
finished floor elevation shall be installed no lower than that indicated in
Table R403.1.7.3 below:
TABLE R403.1.7.3
Minimum Floor Elevations for Structures Relative to Lot Slope
Elevation Difference-
Min. Floor Elevation above
Min. Floor Elevation above
Top of curb to rear
top of curb when slope is
top of curb when slope is
property line inches
from front to rear inches
from rear 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
36
6 1
21
1) The ground shall slope away from the structure in all directions as required elsewhere in this code;
2) The minimum distance from the finished ground elevation to the top of the floor shall be eight (8) inches at all locations
around the building;
3) Minimum floor elevations. 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 determined
elevation as by the city engineer, or
that determined by Table R403.1.73, whichever results in the more stringent requirement. It shall be the responsibility
of the builder/contractor to provide the city building official with a survey certificate 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 floor hazard area shall comply with all F.E.M.A. regulations, which
will supersede the above.
Alternate elevations are permitted subject to the approval of the building
official and city engineer, provided it can be demonstrated that required
drainage to an approved point of discharge and away from the structure is
provided at all locations on the site.
Sec. 6-508. Concrete and masonry foundation walls.
Sections R404.1.1 and R404.1.2 are hereby amended to read as follows:
R404.1.1 Masonry foundation walls. Concrete masonry and clay masonry
foundation walls shall be constructed as set forth in Tables R404.1.1(1),
R404.1.1(2), R404.1.1(3) or R404.1.1(4) and shall also comply with the
provisions of Section R404 and the applicable provisions of Sections R606, R607
and R608. In Seismic Design Categories D0, DI and D2, concrete masonry and
clay masonry foundation walls shall comply with Section R404.1.4. Rubble stone
masonry foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with Sections
R404.1.8 and R606.2.2. Rubble stone masonry walls shall not be used in Seismic
Design Categories D0, DI and D2. Concrete masonry foundation walls enclosing
basements and supporting a concrete floor -ceiling above shall be constructed in
accordance with Figures R404.1.1(1), R404.1.1(2), R404.1.1(3), R404.1.1(4),
R404.1.1(5), and/or R404.1.1(6), as applicable.
R404.1.2 Concrete foundation walls. Concrete foundation walls shall be
constructed as set forth in Table R404.1.1(5) and shall also comply with the
provisions of Section R404 and the applicable provisions of Section R402.2. In
Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2, concrete foundation walls shall
comply with Section R404.1.4. Reinforced concrete, trenched and cast -in-place
foundation walls enclosing basements and supporting a concrete floor -ceiling
above shall be constructed in accordance with Figures R404.1.2(1) and
R404.1.2(2).
2■ RM BOARD,
CONT.
TREATED 2R6 BEARING It
BOLTED TO TOP OF WALL
WITH 1r DFA. ANCI4M
BOLTS AT I. O.C.
SEEEXCAVATION/
BACKFILL DETAIL.
V94, FOR NOTES
AND (FORMATION
2CODES OF I` CMU —
AT TC7F� OF WALL
SEE THE 2006 RC (WITH CITY -�
OF LUBBOCK AMENDMENTS)
FOR DAMPNESS RESISTANT
COATING (SECTION 406.D.
AND WATER RESISTANT
BARRIER! (SECTION 406.2).
S' CMU FLLED -E
SOLD WITH
MASONRY GROUT
Y
04 DOWELS —
AT ICs" O.C.
(ALT. HOOK
DIRECTION)
2'-0" AT ONE STORY RESIDENCE
2'-6' AT TWO STORY RESIDENCE
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K4 DOWELS
AT I6" O.C.
(ALT. HOOK DR.)
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GROOVE PLYWOOD
CMU KNOCKOUT BLOCK
FILLED WIM MASONRY
GROUT AND 2-#4 BARS
CONT
VERT. BARS, SEE
CMU BASEMENT
WALL SC34EDIa..E
ON SHEET S4
r cLR. OR CENTERED,
SEE CMU BASEN494T
WALL SCHEDULE ON
SHEET 84
3-a4 BARS,
CONT.
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PROVIDE•
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ABOVEEAVE
Po -
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I
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CMU KNOCKOUT BLOCK —/
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GROUT AND 2-#4` BARS
CONT.
SEE THE 2006 RC (WITH CITY-�
OF LUBBOCK AMMVMENTS)
FOR DAWPNEfiS RESISTANT
COATING (SECTION 4O&D.
AND WATER RESISTANT
BARRIM (SECTION 4064).
8" CMU FU.E D—E
SOLID WITH
MASONRY GROUT
#4 DOWELS
AT I6" O.C.
(ALT. HOOK
DIRECTION)
7-7 AT ONE STORY RESDEENC
7-6" AT TWO STORY RE6pENC
scAm Mr - r &
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#4 DOWELS
AT 16" O.C.
(ALT. HOOK DR.)
TouNGIE AND
GROOVE PLYWOOD
2■6 STUD WALL, PLACE
STUDS UNDER WOOD
JOISTS ABOVE FULL
HEIGHT STUDS, SPLICING
NOT ALLOWED. NO "FINGER -
JOINTED" STUDS)
2x CON�JOUS SOLD
BLOCKING INSTALLED AT i
MD 4EIGAff OF WALL rfi
PRIOR TO CONCRETE
PLACEMENT ABOVE
VERT. BARS, SEE
CNILI BASEMENT
WALL SCHEDULE
ON SHEET S4
r CLR. OR cANTERED,
SEE CW BASEMENT
WALL SCHEDULE ON
SHEET S4 i
3-a4 BARS,
CONT.
u3 TRANSVERSE
BARS AT 32" O.C.
AS A MWI-IM STANDARD. TI -E EXTEROR
FOOTING IS TO MEET THE MNNuI m
REGLIREMENTS FOR DEPT$ -L ' THC KNESS
CAND QEIW-O�
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ADJACENT TO BASEMENT
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2/S2 FOR WALL
REGUaD ENTS
i
FOR DAMPNESS RESISTANT
COATING APPLICATKM
EXCAVATION MAY BE MADE
VERTICALLY
4- COMPACTED
ND
GRANULAR
F LL
FOR WATER RESISTANT
BARRY, EXCAVATE TO
ALLOW ACCESS FOR
ME-CHANICALLY APPUED
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CONTRACTOR MUST
CON' -ORM WITH ALL
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CONT.
TREi`ICHED BA SSMENT WALL DETAIL.
SCALE+ y2" " T -O"
1) Floor Joist and supporting stud wall details are applicable to basement wall systems
of all types when a concrete floor slab is supported.
2 Refer to the accompanying span table for allowable Joist member spans and types.
3) 40 pef maximum live load at floor above a basement. no point loads, partition
loads or other construction dead or live loads aro to be supported.
4 Basement maximum dimension is 20 feet in the direction of the span.
5 Joists are to be blocked at ends against rotation (as required by the mfg).
6 Any deviation will require sits—specific engineering design, as evidenced by the seal
and signature of a P.E.
7) Soils are to be tpye Group I for a trenched basement wall system.
8) Approved dampness—resistant barrier shall be an per Section R406.1 and/or R406.2.
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Sec. 6-509. Height above finished grade (formerly Brick ledges).
Section 404.1.6 is hereby deleted
Sec. 6-510. Concrete or masonry foundations (formerly Foundation
drainage).
Section 405.1 is hereby amended by the addition of a second exception to
read as follows:
2. A drainage system is not required for a basement wall footing
where the excavation for the basement wall does not result in a soil
disturbance closer than three (3) feet to the exterior roof drip line
and there is no evidence of groundwater infiltration.
Sec. 6-511. Foundation water management.
Section R406 is hereby amended by re -titling of the section and amended
to read as follows:
SECTION R406
FOUNDATION WATER MANAGEMENT
406.1 Concrete and masonry foundation dampness resistance
Except where required by Section R406.2 to be made water-resistant,
foundation walls that retain earth and enclose interior spaces and floors
below grade shall be treated to resist dampness from the top of the footing
to the finished grade. Masonry walls shall have not less than 3/8 inch (9.5
mm) portland cement parging applied to the exterior of the wall. The
parging shall be treated in accordance with one of the following:
1. Bituminous coating,
2. 3 pounds per square yard (1.63 kg/m2) of acrylic modified cement.
3. 1/8 -inch (3.2 mm) coat of surface -bonding cement complying with
ASTM C 887.
4. Any material permitted in Section R406.2.
5. Other approved materials or methods.
Exception: Parging of unit masonry walls is not required where a material
is approved for direct application to the masonry.
Concrete walls shall be treated for resistance to dampness by applying any
one of the above listed materials or any one of the materials listed in
Section R406.2 to the exterior of the wall.
406.2 Concrete and masonry foundation water resistant barriers.
In areas where a high water table or other severe soil -water conditions are
known to exist, exterior foundation walls that retain earth and enclose
interior spaces and floors below grade shall be provided with water
resistant barriers from the top of the footing to the finished grade. Such
barriers shall be in accordance with one of the following:
1. 2 -ply hot -mopped felts.
2. 55 pound (25 kg) roll roofing.
3. 6 -mil (0.15 mm) polyvinyl chloride.
4. 6 -mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene.
5. 40 -mil (1 mm) polymer -modified asphalt.
6. 60 -mil (1.5 mm) flexible polymer cement.
7. 1/8 -inch (3 mm) cement -based, fiber -reinforced waterproof
coating.
8. 60 -mil, (0.22 mm) solvent -free, liquid -applied synthetic rubber.
9. Other approved materials or methods.
Exception: Organic solvent based products such as hydrocarbons,
chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones and esters shall not be used for ICF
walls with expanded polystyrene form material. Plastic roofing cements,
acrylic coatings, latex coatings, mortars and pargings are permitted to be
used to seal ICF walls. Cold setting asphalt or hot asphalt shall conform to
type C of ASTMD449. Hot asphalt shall be applied at a temperature of
less than 200 degrees.
All joints in membrane barriers shall be lapped and sealed with an
adhesive compatible with the membrane.
406.3 Dampness resistance for wood foundations.
Wood foundations enclosing habitable or usable spaces located below
grade shall be treated for resistance to dampness in accordance with
Sections R406.3.1 through R406.3.4.
Sec. 6-512. Floor joists.
Sections R502.2, R5023, and R502.3.4 are hereby amended to read as
follows:
R502.2 Design and construction.
Floors shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter, Figure R502.2 and Sections R319 and R320 or in
accordance with AF&PA/NDS. Basement floor -ceiling structural
assemblies, where supporting a concrete floor slab above, shall be
constructed in accordance with Section R502.3 and Figures R404.1.1(1),
R404.1.1(2), R404.1.1(3), R404.1.1(4), R404.1.1(5), R404.1.1(6)
R404.1.2(1) and/or R404.1.2(2), as applicable.
R502.3 Allowable joist spans.
Spans for floor joists shall be in accordance with Tables R502.3.1(1),
R502.3.1.(2) and R502.3.4. For other grades and species and for other
loading conditions, refer to the AF&PA Span Tables for Joists and
Rafters.
R502.3.4 Joists supporting concrete slabs.
Joist assemblies supporting concrete floor -ceiling assemblies shall not
exceed the load assumptions or joist spans indicated in Table R502.3.4.
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Sec. 6-513. Flashing.
Section 703.7 5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
703.7.5 Flashing. Flashing shall be located at shelf angles and lintels that
are not protected by eaves or patio covers when masonry veneers are
designed in accordance with Section R703.7. See Section R703.8 for
additional requirements.
Sec. 6-514. Weep holes.
Section 703.7.6 is hereby amended by deletion of the entire section.
Sec. 6-515. Protection of exposed foundation insulation.
Section N1101.6.1 is hereby amended by deletion of the entire section.
Sec. 6-516. Basement walls.
Section NJ 102.2.6 is hereby amended by deletion of the entire section.
Sec. 6-517. Slab -on -grade floors.
Section N1102.2.7 is hereby amended by deletion of the entire section.
Sec. 6-518. Insulation (Duct).
Section NJ103.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
N1103.2.1 Insulation. Supply and return ducts shall be insulated to a
minimum of R-6. Ducts in floor trusses shall be insulated to a minimum of
R-6.
Exception. Ducts or portions thereof located completely inside the
building thermal envelope.
Sec. 6-519. Sizing.
Section M1401.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
M1401.3. Sizing. Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized by the
installing contractor based on building loads calculated in accordance with
ACCA Manual J or other approved heating and cooling calculation
methodologies.
Sec. 6-520. Condensate disposal.
Section M1411.3 is hereby amended by deletion of method #4.
Sec. 6-521. Auxiliary drain pan.
Section M1411.4 is hereby amended by deletion of the exception.
Sec. 6-522. Insulation of refrigerant piping.
Section M1411.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section M1411.5. Insulation of refrigerant piping. Piping and fittings
for refrigerant vapor (suction) lines shall be insulated with 3/8 wall closed
cell insulation having a thermal resistivity of at least R = 2.D hr-ft2 --
F/BTU and having external surface permanence not exceeding 0.05 perm
when tested in accordance with ASTM E96.
Sec. 6-523. Duct Termination.
Section M1502.2 is hereby amended by the addition of an exception to
read as follows:
Exception: Backdraft dampers shall riot be required on vertical exhaust ducts.
Sec. 6-524. Recirculation of air.
Section M1507.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
M1506.2 Recirculation of air. Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet
rooms shall not be re -circulated within a residence or to another dwelling
unit. Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms shall either discharge
directly to the outdoors or into an attic space ventilated as required by
Section R806 and at least 18 inches above the ceiling joists, or to a soft
or gable or eave vent. The terminal end of the exhaust duct shall be
permanently secured in place.
Sec. 6-525. Support.
Section M1601.3.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
M1601.3.2 Support. Metal ducts shall be supported by 0.5 -inch (12.7
mm) wide 24 -gage metal straps or 12 -gage galvanized wire at intervals not
exceeding 10 feet (3048 mm) or other approved means. Nonmetallic ducts
shall be supported in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Sec. 6-526. Location.
Section M2006 is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section
M2006.5 to read as follows:
M2006.5 Location. Pool heaters shall be located or protected to guard
against accidental contact of hot surfaces by persons. Compliance with
this section may be accomplished by installing pool and spa heaters in an
equipment room or building, or by enclosure with a fence or other suitable
barrier.
Sec. 6-527. Test pressure.
Section G2417.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows.:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be
not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working
pressure, but not less than 8 psig (20 kPa gauge), irrespective of design
pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the
test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the
piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of
the pipe.
Sec. 6-528. Sediment trap.
Section G2419.4 is hereby amended by adding a sentence to the end of the
paragraph, to read as follows:
For new installations, if a sediment trap is located in the main piping
system or at a manifold, then the sediment traps is not required at each
appliance unless recommended by the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Sec. 6-529. Pressure regulators.
Section G2421.1 is hereby amended by the addition of a sentence to the
end of the paragraph, to read as follows:
All regulators must be installed near a walkway or an access point.
Sec. 6-530. Exhaust installation.
Section G2439.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
G2439.3. Exhaust installation. Dryer exhaust ducts for clothes dryers
shall terminate on the outside of the building and shall be equipped with a
backdraft damper. Screens shall not be installed at the duct termination.
Ducts shall not be connected or installed with sheet metal screws or other
fasteners that will obstruct the flow. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not
be connected to a vent connector, vent or chimney. Clothes dryer exhaust
ducts shall not extend into or through ducts or plenums unless properly
sleeved with materials conforming to Section 602.2.1 of the International
Mechanical Code (in the case of plenums), or with materials meeting the
requirements for Class 0 or 1 duct materials (in the case of ducts).
Backdraft dampers shall not be required for vertical terminations through
roofs.
Sec. 6-531. Building sewer testing.
Section P2503.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section P2503.4. Building sewer testing. The building sewer shall be
tested by the insertion of a test plug at the point of connection with the
public sewer and filling the building sewer with water, testing with not
less than a five-foot head of water and be able to maintain such a pressure
for fifteen (15) minutes.
Sec. 6-532. Rough plumbing.
Section P2503.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2503.5.1 Rough plumbing. DW systems shall be tested on completion
of the rough piping installation by water or air with no evidence of
leakage. Either test shall be applied to the drainage system in its entirety or
in sections after rough piping has been installed, as follows:
1. Water test. Each section shall be filled with water to a point not
less than 5 feet (3048 mm) above the highest fitting connection in
that section, or to the highest point in the completed system. Water
shall be held in the section under test for a period of 15 minutes.
The system shall prove leak free by visual inspection.
2. Air test. The portion under test shall be maintained at a gauge
pressure of 5 pounds per square inch (psi) (34 kPa) or 10 inches of
mercury column (2488 Pa). This pressure shall be held without
introduction of additional air for a period of 15 minutes.
Sec. 6-533. Finished plumbing.
Section P2503.5.2 is hereby amended by re -wording paragraph (2) to
read asfollows:
2. Gas tightness. When required by the Building Official, a final test
for gas tightness of the DWV system shall be made by the smoke
or peppermint test as follows:
Sec. 6-534. Pipes through footings or foundation walls.
Section P2603.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2603.5 Pipes through footings or foundation walls. Any pipe that
passes under a footing or through a foundation wall shall be provided with
a pipe sleeve two pipe sizes greater than the pipe passing through the wall.
If a pipe passes under a footing and is not in contact with the footing, then
a sleeve or relieving arch may be omitted, where approved by the Building
Official.
Sec. 6-535. Pan size and drain.
Section P2801.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2801.5.1 Pan size and drain. The pan shall be not less than 1.5 inches
(38 mm) deep and shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all
dripping and condensate from the tank or water heater. The pan shall be
drained by an indirect waste pipe having a minimum diameter of 3/4 inch
(19 mm) or the outlet diameter of the relief valve, whichever is larger.
Piping for safety pan drains shall be of those materials listed in Table
P2904.5, except that PVC meeting ASTM D1785, D2241 or D 2672 shall
also be considered an acceptable material for this purpose.
Sec. 6-536. Water heaters installed in garages.
Section P2801.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2801.6 Water heaters installed in garages. Water heaters having an
ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less
than 18 inches (457 mm) above the garage floor.
Exceptions:
1. Elevation of the ignition source is not required for fuel gas-fired
water heaters that are listed as flammable vapor ignition -resistant.
(See Section G2408.2).
2. Electric water heaters are not required to be elevated, as the
elements are not considered an ignition source.
Sec. 6-537. Discharge pipe.
Section P2803.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2803.6.1 Requirements of discharge pipe. The outlet of a pressure
relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof, shall not be
directly connected to the drainage system. The discharge from the relief
valve shall be piped full size separately to the floor, to the outside of the
building or to an indirect waste receptor through an air gap or air break
located inside the building. In areas subject to freezing, the relief valve
shall discharge through an air gap into an indirect waste receptor located
within a heated space, or by other approved means. The discharge shall be
installed in a manner that does not cause personal injury or property
damage and that is readily observable by the building occupants. The
discharge from a relief valve shall not be trapped. The diameter of the
discharge piping shall not be less than the diameter of the relief valve
outlet. The discharge pipe shall be installed so as to drain by gravity flow
and shall terminate atmospherically not more than 6 inches (152 mm)
above the floor. The outlet end of the discharge pipe shall not have a valve
installed.
Sec. 6-538. Air gaps.
Section P2902.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2902.2.1 Air gaps. Air gaps shall comply with ASME A 112.1.2 and air
gap fittings shall comply with ASME Al 12.1.3. The minimum air gap
shall be measured vertically from the lowest end of a water supply outlet
to the flood level rim of the fixture or receptor into which such potable
water outlets discharge. The minimum required air gap shall be twice the
diameter of the effective opening of the outlet, but in no case less than the
values specified in Table P2902.2.1. An air gap or air break is required at
the discharge point of a relief valve or piping. Air gap devices shall be
incorporated in dishwashing and clothes washing appliances.
Section 6-539. Water hammer.
Section P2903.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2903.5 Water hammer. The flow velocity of the water distribution
system shall be controlled to reduce the possibility of water hammer.
Sec. 6-540. Hose bibb bleed.
Section P2903.8.6 is hereby amended by deletion of the entire section.
Sec. 6-541. Service valve.
Section P2903.9.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P2903.9.1 Service valve. Where indicated below, each dwelling unit shall
be provided with an accessible main shutoff valve. The valve shall be of a
full -open type having nominal restriction to flow.
Service valves shall be installed in the following locations:
1. On the water service pipe from the public water supply at or near
the water meter.
2. On the water service pipe at the entrance into the building(s) if the
service valve required by (1) above is more than 100 feet from said
building(s).
3. On the water supply pipe to a gravity or pressurized water tank.
4. On the water supply pipe to every water heater.
Sec. 6-542. Hose bibb.
Section P2903.10 is hereby amended by deletion of the entire section.
Sec. 6-543. Solvent cementing.
Section P3003.9.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P3003.9.2 Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from
moisture. A purple primer that conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied.
Clear primer in lieu of purple primer is acceptable where joints are
accessible. Solvent cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM
D 2564 CSA CAN/CSA-B137.3, CSA CAN/CSA-B181.2 or CSA
CAN/CSA-BV 182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint shall
be made while the cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D
2855. Solvent -cement joints shall be permitted above or below ground.
Sec. 6-544. Joints.
Section P3003.19 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P3003.19 Joints between drainage piping and water closets. Joints
between drainage piping and water closets or similar fixtures shall be
made by means of a closet flange compatible with the drainage system
material, securely fastened to a structurally firm base. The joint shall be
bolted, with an approved gasket, flange to fixture connection complying
with ASME Al 12.4.3 or setting compound between the fixture and the
closet flange.
Sec. 6-545. Horizontal to vertical (multiple connection fittings).
Section P3005.1.1. is hereby amended by deletion of the exception.
Sec. 6-546. (Cleanouts at) Building drain and building sewer junction.
Section P3005.2.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
P3005.2.7 (Cleanouts at) Building drain and building sewer junction.
There shall be a two-way cleanout near the junction of the building drain
and building sewer. This cleanout may be either inside or outside the
building wall, provided it is brought up to finish grade or to the lowest
floor level. An accessible interior building drain cleanout or test tee within
close proximity to the building drain exit point shall fulfill this
requirement. "Close proximity" shall be deemed to mean a developed
length of no more than 10 feet.
Sec. 6-547. Electrical.
Part VIII, Chapters 33-42 inclusive, is hereby amended by deletion.
Sec. 6-548 through 6-599 (Reserved)
TION 3. THAT violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed a
emeanor punishable as provided by Section 1-4 of the Code of Ordinances of the
of Lubbock, Texas.
'TION 4. THAT should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this
inance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of
Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
'TION 5. THAT THAT the City Secretary of the City of Lubbock, Texas, is
by authorized and directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption of this
mance as an alternative means of publication provided by law.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
ed by the City Council on first reading this 9th day of April , 2009.
ed by the City Council on second reading this 27thday of April '2009.
TTEST:
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
Garza, City Secretary
VED AS TO CONTENT:
Chief Building Official