09-037 - O TOWN OF PROSPER,TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 09-037
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 04-38; ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE
DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN; REGULATING
THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, MOVEMENT, ENLARGEMENT,
REPLACEMENT, REPAIR, EQUIPMENT, USE AND OCCUPANCY,
LOCATION, REMOVAL, AND DEMOLITION OF DETACHED ONE- AND
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND MULTIPLE SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLINGS (TOWNHOUSES) NOT MORE THAN THREE STORIES IN
HEIGHT WITH A SEPARATE MEANS OF EGRESS AND RELATED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN 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 ("Town Council,") has
investigated and determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the Town of
Prosper,Texas(" rc ,ae!")to repeal Ordinance No. 04-38; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas ("Town Council") has
investigated and determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the Town of
Prosper, Texas ("Prosper") to adopt the 2006 Edition of the International Residential 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:
SECTION 1: FindhiLls lncorl)orated. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body
of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Repe�l of Orc ipatice,No, 04-38, Prosper Ordinance No. 04-38 is repealed in its
entirety and replaced by this Ordinance. The effective date of the repeal discussed in this section shall not
occur until the effective date of this Ordinance, at which time Ordinance No. 04-38 shall be repealed.
Such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution and/or lawsuit or prevent any prosecution and/or
lawsuit from being commenced for any violation of Ordinance No. 04-38 occurring before the effective
date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: , .dMtion of the 2006 International Residential Code. The International Residential
Code, 2006 Edition, copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., including Appendix G, J, and K,
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 Residential code for Prosper, regulating the construction,
alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
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removal, and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and related accessory
structures in Prosper (the "2006 International Residential Code"). The 2006 International Residential
Code is made a part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. A copy of the 2006 International
Residential Code, 2006 Edition, copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., is on file in the
office of the Town Secretary of Prosper being marked and designated as the 2006 International
Residential Code.
SECTION IT- 1yfts c c� alin Clause. 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 5: Penalty Provision. Any person, firm, corporation or business entity violating this
Ordinance 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. Prosper retains all legal rights and remedies available to it pursuant to local,
state and federal law.
SN "°1"1C 1P 6: -eve abiliky. 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. 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 or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, and phrases be
declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2009 upon its
passage and publication as required by law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, on this 24`"day of February, 2009,
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t�Fmlkl ES NIMAYOR
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thew Denton,TRMC��
TOWN SECRETARY
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Date(s)of Publwation. 7 .... 1�a �arr� � L:"wF'lr + rrnt Edition
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Exhibit"A"
Town of Prosper Amendments
2006 International Residential Code
The Following additions, deletions and amendments to the 2006 International Residential Code adopted
herein are herby approved and adopted.
Chapter 1. Administration of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
Section R102 Applicability of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically,�7�10 ged 1��th� [mmcarvrt c:�9'`
Prosper, and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Whenever amendments have beerr a'drIp't'e(I to,
the refercnced eodq and_�tap arc�s�,�ir�lr taf r�ence to said code and standard shal1.be.considered to
reference the amendments as well. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and
referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. n relbrencernade to
NFPA 70 or the ICC ElectricalCodeshall mean the Electrical ('.ode ars ad lltp 11rc
requirements, in LlAs-, c,0,,dc conflict witltmM)�r ra�+ltmirerr�ents of other ado tp (l c;od�smmb the �1 own Irl"
Prosper the most,stair crest fecltrwur �ltgmm1l2p�l;y
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the listing of
the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and manufacturer's instructions shall
apply.
Section R105 Permits of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption
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.
Building:
-i. �rret��r-y�t�oherl- ees �r<ymst-rrrrrc + rrserl at�r�tl�rr�c-stora�wheal� -l�ltrylaa�rrs� ���1
irr�ilarr�se,+:sy pr'c�w�i�leral�tl �'loor�r+ea-da�re�-rpt- cd�l��r. e-lit-�6I�1:5-�rr�)
2--l�er�srrt-r�we - er�9--rwnlr•il�:
3;-1�t �irrlrarll�-Irl-�r��ve�4��t-(:.lel-9r�"wit:).lnl�igl�t�rrasmel-firr+-Nie-laottorn.
tsl t1�-11�otir�g�ter tlre~top-c�ptlall�u+r-l��srrpl��arl+rrg rr°:9rtrr�.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons(18 927 L)and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
:5:-�Sielewrallnd-�i''
6. Painting,papering,tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches(6 10 mm)deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54
inches(1372 mm)from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application.An application for a permit for any proposed work shall
be deemed to have been abandoned 480 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 or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days
each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
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R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such
permit is commenced-am dm �m rec ycd... minimum of one approved inspection within 180 days after
its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of
180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in
writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension
shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated l3elbmc such work;recommmmrmence,s_.
o r i ntlt_S mtN� Inc first o4atairmeml anti t17� f;e tlmerefbre slmm ll lac tla �mtm tint rm gtair`ed l'or'a new
permit for Su llmlrk�_ rovided no char res have been made or will be inade ill...t..hLoririgindl.
construction documents fors such work an(] 1rovided further that such sus ermslonITIT�rITr_�lk abandonment
has not,exceeded.one Arc
Section R106 Construction Documents of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
R106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural
observation programs and other data shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application
for a permit. 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 Mian,; almmmlI be
t,Alamlmrtte.ti wrtit 1 IM is ltLlop lld h,,t t c sight specific. l chc a�l�mmrswnslr�lQii,m is Acs 10 � ,�rrl
rtgtt7 r Nm Am ec'i ..t,(ar State ofTexas and shall bear that engineers seal,:
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 R108 Fees of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
RIQ8.6 Work commeucin before aermit issnanee, Any m rson who comnmences gny work on a
l4iUl s, mechanical or plumbing,systcm belorq o;11t�mtnW thgmat���!��ty
p mmrmriswslm ml I r m kn est toITa Penally of 100% of the rusual permit fee indditrotammto_tlme�r�cl�imm� cl
Chapter 3.Building Planning of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
Section 309 Garages and Carports of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
R309.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for
sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall
be equipped with a Aditlosin dight fitbn, solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches(35 mm)in
thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-
minute fire-rated doors.
R309.1.1 Duct penetration. Ducts in the garage and ducts penetrating the walls or
ceilings separating the dwelling from the garage shall be constructed of a minimum No.
26 gage(0.48 mm)sheet steel or other approved material and shall have no openings into
the garage.
R309.1.2 Other penetrations. Penetrations through the separation required in Section
R309.2 shall be protected by filling the opening around the penetrating item with
approved material to resist the free passage of flame and products of combustion.
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8309.1.3 Access Qpgtihig,�. Accc,L.s , , i& in the Se)al tion required by 11309.2 shall,
lit fitting�
bave a fig — go�nbuslible an( itell L11 g.�Lqvel
R309.2 Separation required. The garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic area
by not less than 5/8 412-inch (15.9 4-2-.7mm) gypsum board applied to the garage side. Garages
beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than 5/8-
inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum board or equivalent. Where the separation is a floor-ceiling
assembly, the structure supporting the separation shall also be protected by not less than 5/8 V2-
inch (15.9 +2-77mm) gypsum board or equivalent. Garages located less than 5 3, feet (1524 94-4
mm) from a dwelling unit on the same lot shall be protected with not less than 5/8 U2-inch (15.9
42-.7mm) gypsum board applied to the interior side of exterior walls that are within this area.
Openings in these walls shall be regulated by SectionR309.1. This provision does not apply to
garage walls that are perpendicular to the adjacent dwelling unit wall.
Section 313 Smoke Alarms of the 2006 International Residential Code is added as follows:
R313.4 Carbon Monoxide Detector. A carbon monoxide detector shall be installed for each
—(LQ , �ii ill area, Carbon monoxide t[qtgctor� to
_�clLtart.fqgj n2 (�)f livii
pM, qLing% jt)Lst!cIqspres for fuelbUnling a )IJances, tit least one location per 11( level and at,
sana ljtr�jl ,"!Igy�g!Lsourcc shall be sa MLA,� ijredj),y�ctipti 10 iL-3 l"oE smoke detectors.
-_g!j�q_— gjj�ZP5 _!LqqL__ q_:
Section 325 Automatic Fire Protection of the 2006 International Residential Code is added as follows:
Section R325 Automatic Fire Protection
Section R325,1. Automatic 1"ire protection required: Autoniatia�Ifire 'rote-c-tion systems in
accordance with NFPA 13D or NFPA 13R shallbe jg'oe'vidd'ii'i a'11'one and Two-Family clwelling,s
a c
with onditioned Door area of 5,500 a(
qlLgrc gs 3 stories Or
greater, oL(J_Nyclling.�_w[tUnQf act l tv e, r a c fl m3 Lee—Ull lie Ott. In the event that all addition or,
alteration increases the conditioned floor area froin !less than 5, 500 square feet to equal to 01'
greater than 5.500 SQUare reetthe number of stories from less than 3 stories to coual to or granter
than 3 stories, or the roof heigftLfrot 35 feet or less to
TL_ v than 35 fact in height the entire
__gL
4,wclling shall be retrofitted with anqut t13tic ti -1 ,E) Jon,s ste ill accordance with NF11A
__y p
13D or NFPA 13R.
Where re(11d1KU]eflL
vJn this section connict with ruirements found in the Fire Code or
9Q
OrdinancesadgiLted by tl eTown of I'mPPLtLqL _5tStrill',ent requirements shall a PIL
Chapter 4. Foundations of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
Section 403 Footings of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
R403.1.8 Foundations on expansive soils. Foundation and floor slabs for buildings located on
expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with Section 1805.8 of the International Building
Code, tile American Sockly f C i
_ _Q__ i_V1
Dcs4ui of Residential Foundations Version Immmm as it ctrrrerltl exists tri trtt be amended.,
r other.
pgg,q I ted industry standards that tnayjbj�iccel lie to the Buildine Official. All fixindatiptis shall
be designed by a re-isterd Pro fession—a..l...[.',..wincein the state of 'rexas_q_n_d till Ac y ......a.nd
documenialion must be si to wwrtlld gIlled. Metunentation shall include:
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1. Iasi gajetter.neferenci 3 soils 1, ,ort mynber, date of re ort aoils Law(Len.gjn_eq!:
including lot, block, and subdivisiq_ivo,
criteria....including soil bearing capacity, plasticity index,_ wwlddjA1tential vertical
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rise. E 1,
flic 11 10 also a prove a concrete inix design witli ormajigiz
criteria based on soils and seasonal conditions.
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2. S i&,Lip.............lL LnLI....,jealed drawings clearly indicating strand and reinforcement
lacement, pier size, depth. location, and re inforCh]&J& -c ipil locatiqn,
and special details, Design calculations must be included....0ne led&r size c(
pf dans,and calculations will be included in ffiep 11 q�nt L 91alr fior each
P!Lpjcct.
3. Q",,i a Dwnmlmust perforni a pre-pour inspection and provide the Bui Id.1mg
OfficiaLwilli .5igiq�L,qLId a that [tic foundation has been
)L _ sealed document statin
ins d n a, roved. '11iis inspection must takc 121,
—ace,jKjQL.iL
-tgjjt -L�jCj ng
-jj
lbUndatimi-ins ction from the 13gilding Of"ficial, The engineer shall be nresent
Lu C1 p g—aL!qq!pg1-L
of concrete to veri
�fconcrcte mix design and seasonal
conditions dgrLn,&Y 1 Ialeuatieattandvcrdt(,nsi(�)iiiiiLacrd elongation ot'c—ables-.
4. Itotnull uac—li 11 g-—of- OL �Lftgr form removal to maintain drainaae away from
fomidalio1 drum t LL
5. Prior to NCO rtificate of
picy, a Final stirvey indicating
grade qlgK-,L
tions, andve.Lity...i.ii.Li..12ositivc-,c�ra t14
g away from the ton da(ion, and
evidence from the �ionicowncr that they have received p
-v of foundation
maintenance instructions must be submitted to the Buildiim Official.
6. The E i c r..niustj))Yde to the Building Official a letter o9`Final Accep gi q
5 La[uij, that the foundation has been.1LIaced in com _I
phance with the desigii -1tipr
to the issuance of a Certificate of QcggpAacy,
Chapter 6.Wall Construction of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
Section 602 Wood Wall Framing of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as
follows:
R602.10.1.1 Spacing. Spacing of braced wall lines shall not exceed 25 feet 35 fee (10 668 mm)
on center in both the longitudinal and transverse directions in each story.
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Chapter 13. General Mechanical System Requirements of the 2006 International Residential Code is
amended as follows:
Section 1305 Appliances Access of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall have with an
opening and a clear and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest
appliance, but not less than 30 inches(762 mm) high and 22 inches(559 mm)wide and not more
than 20 feet (6096 mm) long when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the
opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous tmobs(ructed solid flooring in
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accordance with Chapter 5 not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. A level service space at least
30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present along all sides of the
appliance where access is required. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of
20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm) by 762 mm), where such dimensions are large enough to allow
removal of the largest appliance. As ess to the atticS.ace shal I be provided by
_Qne
9,f the followil
j. A.pernianent stair.
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2,_IT 1 bull down stair with a rninirnunr:300 lb..rat.ir�t�.
An access door from an Lipper floor°.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance can be serviced
and removed through the required opening.
2. Where the passageway is unobstructed and not less than 6 feet(1829 mm) high and 22 inches
(559 mm) wide for its entire length, the passageway shall be not more than 50 feet (15 250 mm)
long.
M1305.1.4.1 Ground clearance. Appliances supported from the ground shall be level and firmly
supported on a concrete slabextending above the adjoining ground a
lrtltlitnunn of 3' inches 76nun Appliances suspended from the floor shall have a clearance of not
less than 6 inches(152 mm)from the ground.
Chapter 15. Exhaust Systems of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
Section 1502 Clothes Dryer Exhaust of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
M1502.3 Duct size. The diameter of the exhaust duct shall be as required by the clothes dryer's
listing and the manufacturer's Installation instructions. Duct size shall be at least the diameter of
the appliance � � a �i unnoniinal,srr�._o 4 °' 110 snni' idiameter. . ���, sire
�...ml l arace crtutict and shall lam a n�ir�ttrrl� ) in 1"l.
duct shall not be reduced alc�rcr�-iis-cicv�lct�:�1..1�er�gtllw_�lc�� a�W.il1 .point oftermilradoll.
M1502.6 Duct length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25
feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination. The maximum length of
the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.8 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524
mm) for each 90-degree(1.6 rad)bend.The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include
the transition duct.
Exceptions:
Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the dryer are provided to the building official, the maximum length of
the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the
dryer manufacturer's installation instructions, annd provided that a 4,wndtwl)y { in it sirl�tm►' al in
color with vlrite letters is permanent affixed to the struc�tur st�atrr�tl�t,mkollowi1t.
Warning: Drver must be approved for vent length not to exceed 40 feet total
developed length TDL.
Duct. Size: utnbe}r°
Total Developed Length: 1 arrrr�rt�r.
Chapter 24. Fuel Gas of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
Section 2439 Clothes Dryer Exhaust of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
G2439.5.1 Maximum Length.
The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet(7620 mm)from the
dryer location to the wall or roof termination. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced
2.5 feet(762 mm)for each 45-degree(0.8 rad)bend and 5 feet(1524 mm)for each 90-degree(1.6
rad)bend.The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct.
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Exceptions:
Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's
installation instructions for the dryer are provided to the building official, the maximum length of
the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the
dryer manufacturer's installation instructions, and..Rro"vided that a 4 inch by 6 inch signi red in
color with white letters isp atin I t�winr
�g 44 Ile rollo�
_�IpLujgji(ly ffixed to tile st
Warning: Dryci* must,be approved for vent length not to exceed 40 feet total
developed length JTDL.)
Duct Size: JNumber)
Total Developed Length: (Nionber).
Chapter 31. Vents of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
Section 3114 Air admittance Valves of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
P3114.3 Where permitted. Individual vents, branch vents, circuit vents, and stack vents may
shall be permitted to terminate with a connection to an air admittance valve. Air admittance
valves shall oil y )Q tt I
L_jq.qa I L
qd)jy:
qh..L1,Lejjjior.wd
Chapter 33. General Requirements of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
Section 3306 Electrical conductors and Connections of the 2006 International Residential Code is
amended as follows:
E3306.2 Conductor material. Conductors used to conduct current shall be of copper exeepE as
otherwise provided in Chapters 33 through 42. Where the conductor material is not specified, the
material and the sizes given in these chapters shall apply to copper conductors. Where other
materials are used,the conductor sizes shall be changed accordingly.
E3306.3 Minimum size of conductors. The minimum size of conductors for feeders and branch
circuits shall be 12 4-4 AWG copper afld—[2--A-W-G--a[wi+iwdm. The minimum size of service
conductors shall be as specified in Chapter 35. The minimum size of class 2 remote control,
signaling and power-limited circuits conductors shall be as specified in Chapter 42.
Chapter 35. Services of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
Section 3501 General Services of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows:
E3501.2 Number of services. One-and two-family dwellings or
(SF)or TM) Family(2F)district(s)shall be supplied by only one service. Additional service for
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atiacecssoryLlSe(S)sh,illoiilvbeiii.(,talle(lwitili�ielLiior,ii2iLit)i�iii.clfl[I!L.LI Idin Officia�l
Chapter 36. Branch Circuit Feeder Requirements of the 2006 International Residential Code is
amended as follows:
Section 3602 Branch Circuit Ratings of the 2006 International Residential Code is amended as follows.
E3602.5 Branch circuits serving multiple loads or outlets. General-purpose branch circuits
shall supply lighting outlets, appliances, equipment or receptacle outlets, and combinations of
such. The rating of a fastened-in-place appliance or equipment, where used in combination on the
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same branch circuit with light fixtures, receptacles, and/or other appliances or equipment not
fastened in place, shall not exceed 50 percent of the branch-circuit rating. Multi-outlet branch
circuits serving lighting or receptacles shall be limited to a maximum branch-circuit rating of 20
amperes, 'I'lic inaximuni number Of Outlets ccs[ nectcd_togqcjjd Mirpose branch circuits s'�iall be
!gn
Qj,1br 15-anip circuits,,an(]
End of Exhibit"A"
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