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April 28, 2016
Second Reading
May 12, 2016
Item No. 7.16 Item No. 6.11
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-00074
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS WITH REGARD TO ADOPTION OF THE 2012
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THERETO TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING A
PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS the City Council of 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 2012
International Mechanical Code for the City of Lubbock with certain amendments thereto
to meet local conditions; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Chapter 28, Article 28.11 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Lubbock is hereby amended as follows:
ARTICLE 28.11 MECHANICAL CODE
See. 28.11.001 Adopted
The 2012 edition of the International Mechanical Code, as published by the International
Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter amended, including appendix A, is hereby adopted as
the mechanical 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
Mechanical Code in this chapter or to "this code" within this article shall mean and refer
to the 2012 edition of the International Mechanical Code as amended herein. One copy of
the 2012 International Mechanical 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.
See. 28.11.002 Coordination of administrative provisions
The administrative provisions contained in chapter 28, articles 28.01 through 28.08 of
this Code of Ordinances are applicable to this article; however, for purposes of
administering provisions related more specifically to the regulation of mechanical
systems installation, these supplemental administrative provisions have been provided.
Except as amended or supplemented within sections 28.11.002 and 28.11.003, the entire
text of chapter 1 of the 2012 International Mechanical Code is deemed to be incorporated
herein as though set out herein in detail. Where a conflict arises between a provision
contained within sections 28.11.002 and 28.11.003 and articles 28.01 through 28.08 of
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this Code of Ordinances, it is the intent that the more specific govern, as determined by
the building official.
Sec. 28.11.003 Supplemental administrative amendments
(a) Fee schedule. Section 106.5.2 is hereby amended by inserting the following fee
schedule:
MECHANICAL FEE SCHEDULE
$0.05 per sq. ft. of gross floor area under roof, $30.00 minimum.
New Construction: For warehouse and storage occupancies with no more than four (4)
mechanical units without branch ducts are to be installed and
comprise the entire HVAC system, the fee shall be calculated in the
same manner as for alterations and remodeling below.
Additions to floor area, or
remodeling involving complete As for new construction
HVAC system replacement:
Alterations & remodeling not
involving total HVAC system
replacement (no change in
building area), including new
installations, replacement and $2.00 per $1,000.00 valuation, $30.00 minimum (Where more than
repair of: Air handlers, one inspection is required, an additional fee of $15.00 shall be
furnaces, air conditioning and assessed for each additional inspection)
ventilation equipment and duct
systems, grease hoods, exhaust
systems, boilers, chillers, etc.
requiring inspection approval:
Miscellaneous "generic"
permits for new installations,
replacement and repair of: Air
handlers, furnaces, air $30.00 (Where more than one inspection is required, an additional
conditioning and ventilation fee of $15.00 shall be assessed for each additional inspection)
equipment and duct systems,
grease hoods, exhaust systems,
boilers, chillers, etc. requiring
inspection approval:
Permit fees, work commencing
prior to permit approval:
Renewal of expired permit:
Renewal of involuntarily As for building permit fees, except that permit fee calculations shall
terminated permit: be based on this section.
Permit transfer fee:
Re -inspection Fees:
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(b) Administrative amendments and cross-references to articles 28.01 through 28.08.
The following administrative provisions within chapter one of the International
Mechanical Code are hereby stricken, and the corresponding provisions within
articles 28.01 through 28.08 of this Code of Ordinances shall govern, as indicated
in table 28.11.003 below:
TABLE 28.11.003
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS CROSS-REFERENCE
2012 International Section Heading/Subject Refer to Lubbock
Mechanical Code Section Code of Ordinances
Chapter Section
106.5.3 Fee refunds 28.05.109
108.4 Violation penalties 28.02.006
108.5 Stop work orders 28.02.007
109.1 through 109.7 Means of appeal 2.03.491 through 2.03.495
Sec. 28.11.004 Technical amendments
(a) Sloped roofs. Section 306.5.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other
components that require service are installed on a roof having a slope of
six units vertical in 12 units horizontal (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 appliance 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 the platform, shall be constructed so as to prevent the
passage of a 21 -inch diameter sphere and shall comply with the loading
requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code.
Access shall not require walking on roofs having a slope greater than 6
units vertical in 12 units horizontal (50 percent slope). Where access
involves obstructions greater than 30 inches in height, such obstructions
shall be provided with ladders installed in accordance with Section 306.5
or stairs installed in accordance with the requirements specified in the
International Building Code in the path of travel to and from appliances,
fans or equipment requiring service.
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(b) Ventilation required. Section 401.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
401.2 Ventilation required. Every occupied space shall be ventilated by
natural means in accordance with Section 402 or by mechanical means in
accordance with Section 403.
(c) Exhaust installation. Section 504.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.4 Exhaust installation. Dryer exhaust ducts for clothes dryers shall
terminate on the outside of the building and shall be equipped with a back
draft 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 exhaust 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.
Exception: Back draft dampers shall not be required for vertical duct
penetrations through roofs.
(d) Length identification. Section 504.6.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.6.5. 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.
(e) C' ommon exhausts stems for clothes dryers in-multi-stM structures.
Section 504.8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.8. Common exhausts stems for clothes dryers located in multi -store
structures. Where a common multistory duct system is designed and
installed to convey exhaust from multiple clothes dryers, the construction
of the system shall be in accordance with all of the following:
The shaft in which the duct is installed shall be constructed and fire -
resistance rated as required by the International Building Code.
2. Dampers shall be prohibited in the exhaust duct. Penetrations of the
shaft and ductwork shall be protected in accordance with Section
607.5.5, Exception 2.
3. Rigid metal ductwork shall be installed within the shaft to convey the
exhaust. The ductwork shall be constructed of sheet steel having a
minimum thickness of 0.0187 inch (No. 26 gage) and in accordance
with SMACNA Duct Construction Standards.
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4. The ductwork within the shaft shall be designed and installed without
offsets.
5. The exhaust fan motor design shall be in accordance with Section
503.2.
6. The exhaust fan motor shall be located outside of the airstream.
7. The exhaust fan shall run continuously.
8. Exhaust fan operation shall be monitored in an approved location and
shall initiate an audible or visual signal when the fan is not in
operation.
9. Makeup air shall be provided for the exhaust system.
10. A cleanout opening shall be located at the base of the shaft to provide
access to the duct to allow for cleaning and inspection. The finished
opening shall be not less than 12 inches by 12 inches.
11. Screens shall not be installed at the termination.
(f) Locking access port caps. Section 1101.10 is hereby deleted.
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 pursuant to Section 214.218 of the Texas Local Government
Code, this Ordinance shall not be implemented or enforced until after the 30`h day after
the date of final adoption.
SECTION 5. THAT the City Secretary of the City of Lubbock, Texas, is hereby
authorized and directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance
as an alternative means of publication provided by law.
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AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading this 28th day of April ,2015. 2016
Passed by the City Council on second reading this 12th day of May , 2015- 2016
ATTEST:
Rebe ca Garza, City Secretay
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Steve O'Neal, Chief Building Official
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Amy .i s, Deputy 0 orney
GLE RERTSON, MAYOR
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