18-99 - OTOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 18-99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, REPEALING
ARTICLE 3.04, "BUILDING CODE," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE TOWN OF PROSPER AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ARTICLE
3.04, "BUILDING CODE"; ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE
DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN; REGULATING
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 BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THE TOWN
OF PROSPER, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING,
SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas ("Prosper"), has investigated
and determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of Prosper to repeal
existing Article 3.04, "Building Code," of the Code or Ordinances and replace it with a new Article
3.04, "Building Code"; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council also has investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the Prosper to adopt the 2015 Edition of the
International Building Code, save and except the deletions and amendments set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set
forth herein.
SECTION 2
Existing Article 3.04, "Building Code," of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Prosper,
Texas, is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with a new Article 3.04, "Building Code," to
read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3.04 BUILDING CODE
Sec. 3.04.001 Code Adopted; amendments
The International Building Code, 2015 Edition, copyrighted by the International Code Council,
Inc., save and except the deletions and amendments set forth in Exhibit 'A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes, is hereby adopted as the Building Code for the town,
regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment,
use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure
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or any appurtenances connected or attached to buildings or structures within the Town (the "2015
International Building Code"). The 2015 International Building Code is made a part of this Article
as if fully set forth herein. A copy of the International Building Code, 2015 Edition, copyrighted by
the International Code Council, Inc., is on file in the office of the Town Secretary of Prosper being
marked and so designated as the 2015 International Building Code.
Sec. 3.04.002 Penalty for violation
Any person, firm, corporation, or business entity violating this article shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefore, shall be fined a sum not exceeding Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00), and each and every day that such violation continues shall be considered a
separate offense; provided, however, that such penal provision shall not preclude a suit to enjoin
such violation. The town retains all legal rights and remedies available to it pursuant to local, state
and federal law."
SECTION 3
All provisions of any ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the
extent they are in conflict; but such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution for violation of
the repealed ordinance, nor shall the repeal prevent a prosecution from being commenced for
any violation if occurring prior to the repeal of the ordinance. Any remaining portion of conflicting
ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason,
held to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Town of Prosper hereby
declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase
thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses, and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 5
This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2019, after its passage and publication
as required by law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, ON THIS 11T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2018.
APPROVED:
Ray Smith, ayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
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Exhibit A
TOWN OF PROSPER AMENDMENTS
2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
The following additions, deletions, and amendments to the 2015 International Building Code
adopted herein are hereby approved and adopted.
Section [A] 101.1 Title of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of The
Town of Prosper hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section [A] 101.4 Referenced codes of the 2015 International Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
[A] 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through
101.4.8 and referenced elsewhere in this Code, when specifically adopted, shall
be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of
each such reference. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the
referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall
be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or
the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
Section [A] 101.4 Referenced codes of the 2015 International Building Code is amended
by adding [A] Section 101.4.8 Electrical to read as follows:
[A] 101.4.8 Electrical. The provisions of the Electrical Code shall apply to the
installation of electrical systems including alterations, repairs, replacement,
equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances thereto.
Section 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY and Section [A] 103.1 Creation
of enforcement agency of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to insert
the Department Name to read as follows:
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER
[A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The BUILDING INSPECTION
DIVISION OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER is hereby created and the official in
charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official.
Section [A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of
this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in
any manner in violation of the provisions of this Code or any other laws or
ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
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Building:
1. Oil derricks.
2. Retaining walls that are not over four feet (4') (610 mm) in height measured
from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a
surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA liquids.
3. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed
2:1.
4. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish
work.
5. Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery.
6. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are
less than twenty-four inches (24") (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons
(18 925 L), and are installed entirely above ground.
7. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-
family dwellings.
8. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior
wall that does not project more than fifty-four inches (54") (1372 mm) from the
exterior wall and does not require additional support.
9. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over
five feet, nine inches (5-9") (1753 mm) in height.
{The remaining paragraphs shall remain unchanged.}
Section [A] 105.3.2 Time limitation of application of the 2015 International Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned ninety (90) days after
the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit
has been issued; except that the Building Official is authorized to grant one (1) or
more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding ninety (90) days each.
The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable caused demonstrated.
Section [A] 107.1 General of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
[A] 107.1 General. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents,
statement of special inspections, geotechnical report, and other data shall be
submitted in two (2) or more sets with each permit application. The construction
documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required
by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where
special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional
construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
Foundation plans shall be submitted with each application. Foundation plans shall
be designed by an engineer licensed by the State of Texas and shall bear said
engineer's seal. Structural framing plans shall be submitted with each new
construction or addition application. Structural framing plans shall be designed by
a registered design professional licensed by the State of Texas and shall bear said
design professional's seal.
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Exception: 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 reviewing of construction documents is not
necessary to obtain compliance with this Code.
Section [A] 109.2 Schedule of permit fees of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
[A] 109.2 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 Town of Prosper Fee
Schedule as adopted by the Town Council.
Section [A] 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
[A] 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who
commences any work requiring a permit on a building, structure, electrical, gas,
mechanical, or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permit(s) shall be
subject to a penalty of 100% of the usual permit fee in addition to the required
permit fees.
Section [A] 109.6 Refunds of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
[A] 109.6 Refunds. The Building Official is authorized to establish a refund policy.
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. Not more than eighty percent (80%) of the permit fee paid when no work
has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.
3. The Code Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except
upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180
days after the date of fee payment.
Section 109 FEES of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by adding Section
[A] 109.7 Re -inspection Fee to read as follows:
[A] 109.7 Re -inspection Fee. A fee as established by Town Council resolution
may be charged when:
1. The inspection called for is not ready when the inspector arrives;
2. No building address or permit card is clearly posted;
3. Town approved plans are not on the job site available to the inspector;
4. The building is locked or otherwise not available for inspection when called;
5. The job site is disapproved twice for the same item; and/or,
6. Failure to maintain erosion control, trash control, or tree protection.
Any re -inspection fees assessed shall be paid before any additional inspections
are made on that job site.
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Section 109 FEES of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by adding Section
[A] 109.8 Work without a permit, [A] 109.8.1 Investigation, [A] 109.8.2 Fee, and [A]
109.9 Unauthorized cover up fee to read as follows:
109.8 Work without a permit.
109.8.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by
this Code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special
investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
109.8.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
collected whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. The investigation
fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this Code or
the Town fee schedule, as applicable. The payment of such investigation
fee shall not exempt the applicant from compliance with all other provisions
of either this Code or the technical codes nor from penalty prescribed by
law.
109.9 Unauthorized cover up fee. Any work concealed without first obtaining the
required inspection in violation of Section 110 shall be assessed a fee as
established by the Town fee schedule.
Section [A] 110.3.1 Footing and foundation inspection of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
[A] 110.3.1 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 in accordance with ASTM C 94, the
concrete need not be on the job. A registered design professional, or their
designated representative, shall perform a pre -pour inspection and provide the
Building Official with a signed and sealed document stating that the footing and
foundation has been inspected and approved. This inspection shall take place prior
to requesting a footing and foundation inspection from the Building Official.
Section [A] 110.3.2 Concrete slab and under -floor inspection of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
[A] 110.3.2 Concrete slab and under -floor inspection. Concrete slab and under-
floor inspections shall be made after in -slab and 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. A registered design professional, or their
designated representative, shall perform a pre -pour inspection and provide the
Building Official with a signed and sealed document stating that the slab and
under -floor foundation has been inspected and approved. This inspection shall
take place prior to requesting a concrete slab and under -floor foundation inspection
from the Building Official.
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Section [A] 110.3.4 Frame inspection of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
[A] 110.3.4 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. A registered design
professional, or their designated representative, shall perform a structural framing
inspection and provide the Building Official with a signed and sealed document
stating that the structure's framing has been inspected and approved. This
inspection shall take place prior to requesting a framing inspection from the
Building Official.
Section 113 BOARD OF APPEALS of the 2015 International Building Code is amended
by removing Section 113.1 General and replacing with Section 113.1 Application for
appeal to read as follows:
[A] 113.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a
decision of the Code Official to the Board of Appeals as established by ordinance.
The Board shall be governed by the Town of Prosper's enabling ordinance.
Section 202 DEFINITIONS of the 2015 International Building Code, definition of
"AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY" is amended to read as follows:
AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide
medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing, or similar care on a less than 24-hour basis
to individuals who are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services
provided. This group may include but not be limited to the following:
- Dialysis centers
- Sedation dentistry
- Surgery centers
- Colonic centers
- Psychiatric centers
Section 202 DEFINITIONS of the 2015 International Building Code, definition of
"ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY" is added to read as follows:
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a
24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability, or other reasons, live in a
supervised residential environment which provides personal care services. The
occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical
assistance from staff.
Section 202 DEFINITIONS of the 2015 International Building Code, definition of
"ATRIUM" is amended to read as follows:
ATRIUM. An opening connecting three (3) or more stories... (no change to
remaining text)
Section 202 DEFINITIONS of the 2015 International Building Code, definition of "HIGH-
RISE BUILDING" is amended to read as follows:
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HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than fifty-
five feet (55') (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access.
Section 202 DEFINITIONS of the 2015 International Building Code, definition of
"SPECIAL INSPECTOR" is amended to read as follows:
SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualified person employed or retained by an approved
agency who shall prove to the satisfaction of the registered design professional in
responsible charge and the Building Official as having the competence necessary
to inspect a particular type of construction requiring special inspection.
Section 303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A
assembly purposes that is associated with a Group
considered a separate occupancy, except when
requirements of Chapters 10 and 11.
room or space used for
E occupancy but is not
applying the assembly
Section 304.1 Business Group B of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to
add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 (five) or less
Section [F] 307.1.1 Uses other than Group H of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to add the following sentence to Item 4. to read as follows:
4. Cleaning establishments... (no change to text) ...with Section 707 or 1-hour
horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 or both. See
also IFC Chapter 21, Dry Cleaning Plant provisions.
Section 403.1 Applicability, Exception 3 of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
3. The open air portion of a building {no change to remaining text}
Section [F] 403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
[F] 403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In buildings that are more than
120 feet (36.5 m) in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by
connections to no fewer than two (2) water mains located in different streets.
Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the water
main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping between the
connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required
for the pumps to operate.
Exception: {No change to text.}
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Section 403.5.4 Smokeproof enclosures of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
403.5.4 Smokeproof enclosures. Every required exit stairway serving floors more
than fifty-five feet (55') (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access shall be a smokeproof enclosure in accordance with Sections
909.20 and 1023.11.
Section 423 Storm Shelters of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by
adding Section 423.4.1 Required occupant capacity to read as follows:
423.4.1 Required occupant capacity.
The required occupant capacity of the storm shelter shall include all of the
buildings on the site and shall be the greater the following:
1. The total occupant load of the classrooms, vocational rooms and offices in
the group E occupancy.
2. The occupant load of any indoor assembly space that is associated with the
group E occupancy.
Exceptions:
1. Where a new building is being added on an existing group E site, and where
the new building is not of sufficient size to accommodate the required
occupant capacity of the storm shelter for all of the buildings on the site, the
storm shelter shall at a minimum accommodate the required occupancy for
the new building.
2. Where approved by the code official, the required occupant capacity of the
shelter shall be permitted to be reduced by the occupant capacity of any
existing storm shelters on the site.
Section [F] 501.2 Address identification of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
[F] 501.2 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided
with approved address numbers or letters. Each character shall not be less than
six inches (6") (152 mm) in height and not less than one-half inch (0.5") (12.7 mm)
in width. They shall be installed on a contrasting background and be plainly visible
from the street or road fronting the property and from all alleyways, fire lanes, or
other vehicle access to the rear or side of the buildings. When required by the Fire
Code Official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations
to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and
the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or
other approved means shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers
shall be maintained.
Section 712.1.9 Two-story openings, Item 4. of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
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4. Is not open to a corridor in Group I and H occupancies.
Section [F] 903.2.8 Group R of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by
adding an Exception to read as follows:
Exception: R-3 occupancies with a gross square foot area of less than
5,500 HVAC space.
Section [F] 903.2.9 Group S-1 of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by
adding Section [F] 903.2.9.3 Self-service storage facility to read as follows:
[F] 903.2.9.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities.
Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities that have no interior
corridors, a one -hour fire barrier separation wall installed between every
storage compartment, and are under 5,000 square foot (gross area) in size.
Section [F] 903.2.11.3 Buildings 35 feet or more in height of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
[F] 903.2.11.3 Buildings 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level having an occupant
load of thirty (30) or more that is located thirty-five feet (35') (10,668 mm) or more
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exception: Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.5.
Section [F] 903.2.11 Specific building areas and hazards of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended by adding Section [F] 903.2.11.7 High -piled combustible
storage to read as follows:
[F] 903.2.11.7 High -piled combustible storage. For any building with clear height
exceeding twelve feet (12') (3,658 mm), see Chapter 32 of the Fire Code to
determine if those provisions apply.
Section [F] 903.2.11 Specific building areas and hazards of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended by adding Section [F] 903.2.11.8 Spray booths and rooms
to read as follows:
[F] 903.2.11.8 Spray booths and rooms. New and existing spray booths and
spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing
system.
Section [F] 903.2.11 Specific building areas and hazards of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended by adding Section [F] 903.2.11.9 Buildings over 5,000
square feet to read as follows:
[F] 903.2.11.9 Buildings over 5,000 square feet. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed throughout all commercial building with a building area (floor
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area, gross) over 5,000 square feet. For the purpose of this provision, firewalls
shall not define separate buildings.
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.5,
Section [F] 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the Code Official,
automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where
such rooms or areas are protected with an automatic fire detection system in
accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of
combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is
damp, of fire -resistance -rated construction, or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a
serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of
the nature of the contents, when approved by the Code Official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility,
separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or
roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire -resistance rating of not less than two (2)
hours.
4. (Delete in its entirety.)
5. Elevator machine rooms, machinery spaces, and hoistways, other than pits
where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under
any circumstances.
6. (Delete in its entirety.)
Section [F] 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems of the 2015 International Building
Code is amended by adding Section [F] 903.3.1.2.3 Attics and Attached Garages to
read as follows:
[F] Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attics and Attached Garages. Sprinkler protection is
required in attic spaces of such buildings two (2) or more stories in height, in
accordance with NFPA 13 and or NFPA 13R requirements, and attached garages.
Section [F] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems of the 2015 International Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed
in one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, Group R-4 Condition 1, and
townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA
13D or with state law.
Section [F] 903.3.1 Standards of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by
adding Section 903.3.1.4 [F] Freeze Protection, Section [F] 903.3.1.4.1 Attics and
Section [F] 903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation to read as follows:
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[F] 903.3.1.4 Freeze protection. Freeze protection systems for automatic fire
sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable
referenced NFPA standard and this Section.
[F] 903.3.1.4.1 Attics. Only dry -pipe, preaction, or listed antifreeze
automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect attic spaces.
Exception: Wet -pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed to
protect non -ventilated attic spaces where:
1. The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor
control valve assembly to allow ease of draining the attic
system without impairing sprinklers throughout the rest
of the building;
2. Adequate heat shall be provided for freeze protection as
per the applicable referenced NFPA standard; and,
3. The attic space is a part of the building's thermal, or heat
envelope, such that insulation is provided at the roof
deck, rather than at the ceiling level.
[F] 903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat trace/insulation shall only be
allowed where approved by the Fire Code Official for small sections of large
diameter water -filled pipe.
Section [F] 903.3.5 Water supplies of the 2015 International Building Code is amended
to add a paragraph to read as follows:
[F] Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance
with the supply requirements of the respective standards; however, every water -
based fire protection system shall be designed with a ten pounds per square inch
(10 psi) safety factor. Reference Section 507.4 for additional design requirements.
Section [F] 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended to add a paragraph after Exceptions to read as follows:
[F] Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each
floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water
flow for more than forty-five (45) seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and
standpipe systems, except for fire department hose connection valves, shall be
electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon
tampering.
Section [F] 903.4.2 Alarms of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to add a
paragraph to read as follows:
[F] The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a
weatherproof horn/strobe notification appliance with a minimum seventy-five (75)
candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable to the fire department
connection.
Section [F] 905.2 Installation standard of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to add a paragraph to read as follows:
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[F] 905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in
accordance with this Section and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall
be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure
with a high/low alarm.
Section [F] 905.3 Required installations of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to add Section [F] 905.3.9 Buildings exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. and
Exceptions to read as follows:
[F] 905.3.9 Buildings exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. In buildings exceeding 10,000
square feet in area per story and where any portion of the building's interior area
is more than 200 feet (60,960 mm) of travel, vertically and horizontally, from the
nearest point of fire department vehicle access, Class I automatic wet or manual
wet standpipes shall be provided.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic dry and semi -automatic dry standpipes are allowed as provided
for in NFPA 14.
2. R-2 occupancies of four (4) stories or less in height having no interior
corridors.
Section [F] 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections of the 2015
International Building Code is amended to change Items 1., 3., and 5. and add Item 7. to
read as follows:
[F] 1. In every required exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each
story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at an
intermediate landing between stories, unless otherwise approved by the Fire
Code Official.
2. (No change to text.)
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other
areas of a building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable
from an exit stairway hose connection by a ...... {No change to remaining text.}
4. (No change to text.)
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four (4) units vertical in twelve (12) units
horizontal (33.3% slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose
connection located to serve the roof or at the highest landing of an exit stairway
with stair access to the roof provided in accordance with Section 1011.12.
6. (No change to text.)
7. When required by this Chapter, standpipe connections shall be placed adjacent
to all required exits to the structure and at 200 foot intervals along major
corridors thereafter, or as otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official.
Section [F] 905.9 Valve supervision of the 2015 International Building Code is amended
to add a paragraph after Exceptions to read as follows:
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[F] Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each
floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water
flow for more than forty-five (45) seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and
standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be
electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon
tampering.
Section [F] 907.1 General of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by adding
Section [F] 907.1.4 Design standards to read as follows:
[F] 907.1.4 Design standards. Where a new fire alarm system is installed, the
devices shall be addressable. Fire alarm systems utilizing more than twenty (20)
smoke detectors shall have analog initiating devices.
Section [F] 907.2.1 Group A of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
[F] 907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant
notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A
occupancies having an occupant load of 300 or more persons or more than 100
persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Group A occupancies
not separated from one another in accordance with Section 707.3.10 shall be
considered as a single occupancy for the purposes of applying this Section.
Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be
provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exception: {No change to text.}
Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
1. Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than 1
foot-candle (11 lux) at the walking surface level, and,
2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions.
Section [F] 907.2.3 Group E of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
[F] 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant
notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system
meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with
Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When
automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or
detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke
detection system shall be installed in Group E day care occupancies. Unless
separated by a minimum of 100 feet of open space, all buildings, whether portable
buildings or the main building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant
load consideration and interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1. (No change to text.)
1.1. Residential In -Home day care with not more than twelve (12)
children may use interconnected single station detectors in all
habitable rooms. (For care of more than five (5) children 2 1 /2 or
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less years of age, see Section 907.2.6.)
(No change to remainder of Exceptions.)
Section [F] 907.2.13 High-rise buildings, Exception 3 of the 2015 International Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
[F] 3. Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in
accordance with Section 303.1; however, this exception does not apply to
accessory uses including, but not limited to, sky boxes, restaurants, and similarly
enclosed areas.
Section [F] 907.4.2 Manual fire alarm boxes of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended by adding Section [F] 907.4.2.7 Type to read as follows:
[F] 907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double
action type.
Section [F] 907.6.1 Wiring of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by adding
Section [F] 907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation to read as follows:
[F] 907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such
a manner that failure of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating
circuit conductor will not interfere with the normal operation of other such devices.
All signaling line circuits (SLC) shall be installed in such a way that a single open
will not interfere with the operation of any addressable devices (Class A). Outgoing
and return SLC conductors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72
requirements for Class A circuits and shall have a minimum of four feet (4)
separation horizontal and one foot (1) vertical between supply and return circuit
conductors. The initiating device circuit (IDC) from a signaling line circuit interface
device may be wired Class B, provided the distance from the interface device to
the initiating device is ten feet (10') or less.
Section [F] 907.6.3 Initiating device identification of the 2015 International Building
Code is amended to delete all four (4) Exceptions in its entirety.
Section [F] 907.6.6 Monitoring of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by
adding a sentence at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
[F] See Section 907.6.3 for the required information transmitted to the supervising
station.
Section 909 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended by adding Section [F] 909.22 Stairway or ramp pressurization alternative,
Section [F] 909.22.1 Ventilating equipment, Section [F] 909.22.1.1 Ventilation
systems, Section [F] 909.22.1.2 Standby power, and Section [F] 909.22.1.3
Acceptance and testing to read as follows:
[F] 909.22 Stairway or ramp pressurization alternative. Where the building is
equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 and the stair pressurization alternative is chosen for compliance
with Building Code requirements for a smokeproof enclosure, interior exit stairways
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or ramps shall be pressurized to a minimum of 0.10 inches of water (25 Pa) and a
maximum of 0.35 inches of water (87 Pa) in the shaft relative to the building
measured with all interior exit stairway and ramp doors closed under maximum
anticipated conditions of stack effect and wind effect. Such systems shall comply
with Section 909, including the installation of a separate fire-fighter's smoke control
panel as per Section 909.16, and a Smoke Control Permit shall be required from
the Fire Department as per Section 105.7.
[F] 909.22.1 Ventilating equipment. The activation of ventilating equipment for
the stair or ramp pressurization system shall be by smoke detectors installed at
each floor level at an approved location at the entrance to the smokeproof
enclosure. When the closing device for the stairway or ramp shaft and vestibule
doors is activated by smoke detection or power failure, mechanical equipment shall
activate and operate at the required performance levels. Smoke detectors shall
be installed in accordance with Section 907.3.
[F] 909.22.1.1 Ventilation systems. Smokeproof enclosure ventilation systems
shall be independent of other building ventilation systems. The equipment, control
wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall comply with one (1) of the following:
1. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring, and ductwork shall be located exterior
to the building and directly connected to the smokeproof enclosure or
connected to the smokeproof enclosure by ductwork enclosed by not less than
2-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building
Code or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of
the Building Code, or both;
2. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring, and ductwork shall be located within
the smokeproof enclosure with intake or exhaust directly from and to the
outside or through ductwork enclosed by not less than 2-hour barriers
constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building Code or horizontal
assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code,
or both; or,
3. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring, and ductwork shall be located within
the building if separated from the remainder of the building, including other
mechanical equipment, by not less than 2-hour fire barriers constructed in
accordance with Section 707 of the Building Code or horizontal assemblies
constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code, or both.
Exceptions:
1. Control wiring and power wiring utilizing a 2-hour rated cable or cable
system;
2. Where encased with not less than two inches (2") (51 mm) of concrete;
3. Control wiring and power wiring protected by a listed electrical circuit
protective systems with a fire -resistance rating of not less than two (2)
hours.
[F] 909.22.1.2 Standby power. Mechanical vestibule and stairway and ramp shaft
ventilation systems and automatic fire detection systems shall be provided with
standby power in accordance with Section 2702 of the Building Code.
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[F] 909.22.1.3 Acceptance and testing. Before the mechanical equipment is
approved, the system shall be tested in the presence of the Fire Code Official to
confirm that the system is operating in compliance with these requirements.
Section [F] 910.2 Where required of the 2015 International Building Code Exception 2.
and 3. is amended to read as follows:
[F] 2. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall be required in areas of buildings
equipped with early suppression fast -response (ESFR) sprinklers. Automatic
smoke and heat removal is prohibited.
3. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall be required in areas of buildings
equipped with control mode special application sprinklers with a response time
index of 50 (m*S)112 or less that are listed to control a fire in stored commodities
with twelve (12) or fewer sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat removal is
prohibited.
Section [F] 910.2 Where required of the 2015 International Building Code is amended
by adding 910.2.3 [F] Group H with Exceptions to read as follows:
[F] 910.2.3 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H
occupancy as follows:
In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than
15,000 square feet (1,394 m2) in single floor area.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only
noncombustible materials.
2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3, and 4 liquid and
solid oxidizers, Class 1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3
and 4 unstable (reactive) materials, or Class 2 or 3 water -reactive materials as
required for a high -hazard commodity classification.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only
noncombustible materials.
Section [F] 910.3 Smoke and heat vents of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended by adding Section [F] 910.3.4 Vent operation, Section [F] 910.3.4.1
Sprinklered buildings, and Section [F] 910.3.4.2 Nonsprinklered buildings to read as
follows:
[F] 910.3.4 Vent operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being
operated by approved automatic and manual means. Automatic operation of
smoke and heat vents shall conform to the provisions of Sections 910.3.2.1
through 910.3.2.3.
[F] 910.3.4.1 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with
an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed
to operate automatically. The automatic operating mechanism of the smoke and
heat vents shall operate at a temperature rating at least 100OF (approximately
38°C) greater than the temperature rating of the sprinklers installed.
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.1 Exception: Manual only system per 910.2.
[F] 910.3.4.2 Nonsprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings not
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents
shall operate automatically by actuation of a heat -responsive device rated at
between 100OF (56°C) and 220°F (122°C) above ambient.
Exception: Listed gravity -operated drop out vents.
Section 910.4.3.1 Makeup air of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
[F] 910.4.3.1 Makeup air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within six feet
(6') (1829 mm) of the floor level. Operation of makeup air openings shall be
automatic. The minimum gross area of makeup air inlets shall be eight (8) square
feet per 1,000 cubic feet per minute (0.74 m2 per 0.4719 m3/s) of smoke exhaust.
Section 910.4.4 Activation of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
[F] 910.4.4 Activation. The mechanical smoke removal system shall be activated
automatically by the automatic sprinkler system or by an approved fire detection
system. Individual manual controls shall also be provided.
Exception: Manual only systems per Section 910.2.
Section [F] 912.2 Location of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by adding
Section [F] 912.2.3 Hydrant distance to read as follows:
[F] 912.2.3 Hydrant distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within
100 feet of the fire department connection as the fire hose lays along an
unobstructed path.
Section 913.2.1 Protection of fire pump rooms of the 2015 International Building Code
is amended to add a paragraph and Exception to read as follows:
[F] When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall
be provided with an exterior fire department access door that is not less than three
feet (3') in width and six feet eight inches (6'-8") in height, regardless of any interior
doors that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by
Section 506.1.
Exception: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other
levels or not at an exterior wall, the corridor leading to the fire pump room
access from the exterior of the building shall be provided with equivalent
fire resistance as that required for the pump room, or as approved by the
Fire Code Official. Access keys shall be provided in the key box as
required by Section 506.1.
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Section 1006.2.2 Egress based on use of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended by adding Section 1006.2.2.6 Electrical Rooms to read as follows:
1006.2.2.6 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements
may apply. Reference the electrical code as adopted.
Section 1009.1 Accessible means of egress required of the 2015 International Building
Code is amended by adding Exception 4. to read as follows:
Exceptions:
4. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State
registered plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State,
shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of Section
1009.
Section 1010.1.9.4 Bolt Locks of the 2015 International Building Code Exception 3. and
4. is amended to read as follows:
Exceptions:
3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than fifty (50)
persons in a Group B, F, M or S occupancy. (no change to remaining
text.)
4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A, B, F, M or S occupancy (no
change to remaining text.)
Section 1015.8 Window Openings of the 2015 International Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
1. Operable windows where the top of the sill of the opening is located more than
fifty-five feet (55') (16 764 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below
and that are provided with window fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM
F 2006.
Section 1020.1 Construction of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by
adding Exception 6. to read as follows:
6. In group B occupancies, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire -resistive
construction within a single tenant space when the space is equipped with
approved automatic smoke -detection within the corridor. The actuation of any
detector shall activate self -annunciating alarms audible in all areas within the
corridor. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an approved automatic fire alarm
system where such system is provided.
Section 1029.1.1.1 Spaces under grandstands and bleachers of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended to delete this Section in its entirety.
Section 1101.1 Scope of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by adding an
Exception to read as follows:
Exception: Components of projects regulated by and registered with
Architectural Barriers Division of Texas Department of Licensing and
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Regulation shall be deemed to be incompliance with the requirements of
this Chapter.
Section 1203.1 General of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
1203.1 General. Buildings shall be provided with natural ventilation in
accordance with Section 1203.4, or mechanical ventilation in accordance with the
currently adopted International Mechanical Code.
Where air infiltration rate in a dwelling unit is five (5) air changes or less per hour
when tested with a blower door at a pressure 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) in accordance
with Section 402.4.1.2 of the currently adopted International Energy
Conservation Code, the dwelling unit shall be ventilated by mechanical means in
accordance with Section 403 of the currently adopted International Mechanical
Code.
Table 1505.1 Minimum Roof Covering Classification for Types of Construction of the
2015 International Building Code is amended to remove footnote c and replace footnote
b to read as follows:
b. Non -classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies
having not more than 120 square feet of protected roof area. When exceeding
120 square feet of protected roof area, buildings of U occupancies may use non-
rated non-combustible roof coverings.
c. (delete in its entirety)
Section [BF] 1505.7 Special purpose roofs of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to delete this Section in its entirety.
Section [BG] 1510.1 General of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
[BG] 1510.1 General. Materials and methods of applications used for recovering
or replacing an existing roof covering shall comply with the requirements of
Chapter 15. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance
with the rating required by Table 1505.1.
Section 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas of the 2015 International Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas,
the applicable governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting
data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood
hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an
engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for The Town of Prosper"
as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data along
with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data are
hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this Section.
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Section 1704.2 Special inspections and tests of the 2015 International Building Code
is amended to read as follows:
1704.2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the Building
Official for construction as specified in Section 105, the owner or the owner's
authorized agent, or the registered design professional in responsible charge,
other than the contractor, shall employ one (1) or more approved agencies to
provide special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work
listed under Section 1705 and identify the approved agencies to the Building
Official. The special inspector shall not be employed by the contractor. These
special inspections and tests are in addition to the inspections identified by the
Building Official that are identified in Section 110.
Section 1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications of the 2015 International Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications. Prior to the start of construction and
or upon request, the approved agencies shall provide written documentation to the
registered design professional in responsible charge and the Building Official
demonstrating the competence and relevant experience or training of the special
inspectors who will perform the special inspections and tests during construction.
(no change to remaining text.)
Section 1704.2.4 Report requirement of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
1704.2.4 Report requirement. Approved agencies shall keep records of special
inspections and tests. The approved agency shall submit reports of special
inspections and tests to the Building Official upon request, and to the registered
design professional in responsible charge. Individual inspection reports shall
indicate that work inspected or tested was or was not completed in conformance
to approved construction documents. (no change to remaining text.)
Section 1704.2.5.1, Fabricator approval of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
1704.2.5.1 Fabricator approval. Special inspections during fabrications required
by Section 1704 are not required where the work is done on the premises of a
fabricator registered and approved to perform such work without special
inspection. Approval shall be based upon review of the fabricator's written
procedural and quality control manuals and periodic auditing of fabrication
practices by an approved agency, or a fabricator that is enrolled in a nationally
accepted inspections program. At completion of fabrication, the acceptable or
approved fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance to the owner or the
owner's authorized agent or the registered design professional in responsible
charge, stating that the work was performed in accordance with the approved
construction documents. The certificate of compliance shall also be made available
to the Building Official upon request.
Section 1807.2.2 Design lateral soil loads of the 2015 International Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
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1807.2.2 Design lateral soil loads. Retaining walls shall be designed for the
lateral soil loads set forth in Section 1610. Retaining walls that are not laterally
supported at the top and that retain in excess of twenty-four inches (24") (610 mm)
of unbalanced fill shall be designed to ensure stability against overturning, sliding,
excessive foundation pressure, and water uplift. Retaining walls that retain in
excess of thirty-six inches (36") (914 mm) of unbalanced fill shall have a
professionally engineered design to ensure stability against overturning, sliding,
excessive foundation pressure, and water uplift. For stone mass gravity retaining
walls in excess of twenty-four inches (24") (610 mm), minimum foundation
embedment shall be no less than twelve inches (12") (305 mm) into undisturbed
or well compacted soil.
Section [P] 2901.1 Scope of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
[P] 2901.1 Scope. {no change to existing text} The provisions of this Chapter are
meant to work in coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the currently
adopted International Plumbing Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two
(2) Chapters, the Building Official shall determine which provision applies.
Section [P] 2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures of the 2015 International Building Code
is amended to add a paragraph to read as follows:
In other than E Occupancies, the minimum number of fixtures in Table 2902.1 may
be lowered if requested in writing, by the applicant stating reasons for a reduced
number, and approved by the Building Official.
[P] Table 2902.1 Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixtures of the 2015
International Building Code is amended by adding footnote f to read as follows:
f. Drinking fountains are not required in M Occupancies with an occupant load of
100 or less, B Occupancies with an occupant load of twenty-five (25) or less, and
for dining and/or drinking establishments.
Section [P] 2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures of the 2015 International Building
Code is amended by adding Section [P] 2902.1.3 Additional fixtures for food
preparation facilities, Section [P] 2902.1.3.1 Hand washing lavatory, and Section
[P] 2902.1.3.2 Service sink to read as follows:
[P] 2902.1.3 Additional fixtures for food preparation facilities. In addition to
the fixtures required in this Chapter, all food service facilities shall be provided with
additional fixtures set out in this Section.
[P] 2902.1.3.1 Hand washing lavatory. At least one (1) hand washing
lavatory shall be provided for use by employees that is accessible from
food preparation, food dispensing, and ware washing areas. Additional
hand washing lavatories may be required based on convenience of use by
employees.
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[P] 2902.1.3.2 Service sink. In new or remodeled food service
establishments, at least one (1) service sink or one (1) floor sink shall be
provided so that it is conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar
wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid
waste. The location of the service sink(s) and/or mop sink(s) shall be
approved by the Town of Prosper Health Division.
Section 3002.1 Hoistway enclosure protection of the 2015 International Building Code
is amended by adding Exceptions to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Elevators wholly located within atriums complying with Section 404 shall
not require hoistway enclosure protection.
2. Elevators in open or enclosed parking garages that serve only the
parking garage, and complying with Sections 406.5 and 406.6,
respectively, shall not require hoistway enclosure protection.
Section 3005.4 Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control
spaces of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read as follows:
3005.4 Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control
spaces. Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, control spaces, and machinery
spaces shall be enclosed with fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section
707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both.
(no change to remaining text.)
Section 3005 MACHINE ROOMS of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by
adding Section 3005.7 Fire Protection in machine rooms, control rooms, machinery
spaces and control spaces, Section 3005.7.1 Automatic sprinkler system, Section
3005.7.1.1 Prohibited locations, Section 3005.7.2 Sprinkler system monitoring,
Section 3005.7.3 Water protection, and Section 3005.7.4 Shunt trip to read as follows:
3005.7 Fire Protection in machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces
and control spaces.
3005.7.1 Automatic sprinkler system. The building shall be equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1, except as otherwise permitted by Section 903.3.1.1.1 and as
prohibited by Section 3005.7.2.1.
3005.7.1.1 Prohibited locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be
installed in machine rooms, elevator machinery spaces, control rooms,
control spaces, and elevator hoist -ways.
3005.7.2 Sprinkler system monitoring. The sprinkler system shall have
a sprinkler control valve supervisory switch and water -flow initiating device
provided for each floor that is monitored by the building's fire alarm system.
3005.7.3 Water protection. An approved method to prevent water from
infiltrating into the hoistway enclosure from the operation of the automatic
sprinkler system outside the elevator lobby shall be provided.
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3005.7.4 Shunt trip. Means for elevator shutdown in accordance with
Section 3005.5 shall not be installed.
Section 3005 MACHINE ROOMS of the 2015 International Building Code is amended by
adding Section 3005.8 Storage to read as follows:
3005.8 Storage. Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room,
control room, machinery spaces, and/or control spaces. Provide approved signage
at each entry to the above listed locations stating: "No Storage Allowed".
Section 3006.2 Hoistway opening protection required of the 2015 International
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
5. The building is a high rise and the elevator hoistway is more than fifty-
five feet (55') (16,764 mm) in height. The height of the hoistway shall be
measured from the lowest floor at or above grade to the highest floors
served by the hoistway.
Section 3109.1 General of the 2015 International Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
3109.1 General. Swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of any
applicable sections of this Code and with applicable state laws.
End of Exhibit "A"
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