HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-2972 - Ordinance - 04/12/2007ORDINANCE NO. 2972
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, "BUILDING REGULATIONS," OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, BY
AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That Chapter 3, "Building. Regulations," Appendix 1, "International Building
Code Adopted," and Appendix 2, "Electrical Code Adopted," of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be amended as set out in Exhibit
"A", attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes.
PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or
unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining
provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full .force and
effect.
PART 3: That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof
shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor
more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall
continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a separate offense. Said
Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its date
of passage by the City Council, as provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the
City of College Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 12~' day of April, 2007.
APPROVED:
TTEST:
onnie Hooks, City Secretary
APPROVED:
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RON S ayor
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ORDINANCE NO. 2972
EXHIBIT A
That Chapter 3, "Building Regulations," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended by amending Appendix 1, "International Building Code
Adopted," and Appendix 2, "Electrical Code Adopted", in their entirety to read as follows:
APPENDIX 1
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
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A booklet entitled 'International Building Code, 2006 Edition' as amended and as hereafter may be
amended, at least one (1) copy of which Is on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby adopted and designated as the Building Code of the City of College Station,
Texas.
AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
A. The above referenced International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 101.4.1 (Electrical} is amended by deleting the reference to the "ICC Electrical
Code" and replacing it with the "National Electrical Code, as adopted and amended by the
City of College Station".
Section 105 (Permits) is amended by adding Section 105.1.3 to read as follows:
"105.1.3 Registration of Contractors. It shall be the dut}r of every individual who makes
contracts to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of
a building or structure, or to erect, install enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convertor replace
any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated
by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, and every individual making such
contracts and subletting the same or any part thereof, to first register with the Building
Official, giving full name, residence, name and place of business, and in case of removal
from one place to another to have made corresponding change to the Building Official.
Exception: Homeowner permits as provided for in Section R105.2.4, International
Residential Code.
Homebuilders and Remodelers - Homebuilders and remodelers pertorming work
regulated by the Texas Residential Construction Commission shall be registered as
required by State law before a building permit is issued by the City.
lumbin Contractors -Plumbing contractors shall be licensed as prescribed by the State
o Texas and shat register their license with the City of College Station before a plumbing
permit is issued by the City.
Air Conditionin Refri ration and Heatin Contractors -Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
and Heating Contractors shal be licensed by the State of Texas and shall register their
license with the City of College Station before a mechanical permit is issued by the City.
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Licensed Irrigators -Irrigation Contractors shall be licensed Irrigators by the State of
Texas shall register their license with the City of College Station before a lawn irrigation
.permit is issued by the City.
Electrical Contractors -Electrical Contractors shall be licensed by the State shall register
their license with the City of College Station before an electrical permit is issued by the
City.
Electrical Sign Contractors -Electrical Sign Contractors shall be licensed by the State
shalTregister their license with the City of College Station before a permit is issued.
Before any license is registered with the City, the applicant shall have adequate insurance
coverage for general liability as provided for by State law for the respective trade. "
3. Section 105.2 (Work exempt from permit) is amended by adding the following under
"Electrical":
"Replacing Fuses: No permit shall be required for replacing fuses of like rating.
Replacing Flush or Snap Switches: No permit shall be required for replacing
flush or snap switches, receptacles, lamp sockets, the installation of lamps, or
-minor repairs on permanently connected electrical appliances.
Conveying Signals: No permit shall be required for the installation, maintenance
or alteration of wiring, poles and down guys, apparatus, devices, appliances or
equipment for telegraph, telephone, signal service or central station protective
service used in conveying signals or intelligence, except where electrical work is
done on the primary side of the source of power at a voltage over 50 volts and of
more than 500 watts.
Wiring by Electric Public Service Company: No permit shall be required for the
installation, maintenance or alteration of electric wiring, apparatus devices,
appliances or equipment to be installed by an electric public service company for
the use of such company in the generation, transmission, distribution, sale or
utilization of electrical energy. However, an electric public service company shall
not do any wiring on a customer's distribution system, including metering
equipment wherever located and transformer vaults in which customer's
transformers are located; nor shall any of its employees do any work other than
done for said company as hereinbefore provided for by virtue of this exception.
Temporary Wiring: No permit shall be required for the installation of temporary
wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances or .equipment used by a recognized
electrical training school or college.
Railway Crossing Signal Devices: No permit shall be required for the
installation and maintenance of railway crossing signal devices, when such is
performed by due authority of the railroad and in accordance with the standards
of the Amencan Railroad Association, and in collaboration with and approval of
the Department of Public Services of the City of College Station.
4. Section 106.1 (Submittal documents) is amended to include the following at the end of
the section and before the exception:
"The design professional shall be an architect or engineer legally registered under the
laws of Texas and shall affix his official seal to the construction documents for the
following:
1. All group A, E and I occupancies.
2. Building and structures three or more stories in height
3. Buildings and structures 5,000 square feet or more in total area
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Exception: Group R-3 buildings, regardless of size"
5. Section 108.6 (Refunds) is amended by deleting the existing text in its entirety and
replacing it with the following:
"The City Manager or his designee is authorized to establish a refund policy."
6. Section 109.3.5 (Lath and gypsum board inspection) is amended by deleting the
section in its entirety.
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7. Section 110.2 (Certificate issued) is amended by deleting items number 4, 5, 7, 10, and
11.
8. Section 112 (Board of Appeals) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
9. Section 115.1 (Conditions) is amended by deleting the sentence, "Unsafe structures shall
be taken down and removed or made safe, as the building official deems necessary and
as provided for in this section." and replacing it with the following: "Unsafe structures shall
be taken down, removed or made safe as provided for in Section 1 (C), Chapter 3, Code
of Ordinances."
10. Section 303.1 (Assembly Group A) is amended by adding "tutorial services" under A-3.
11. Section 501.2 (premises identification) is amended by deleting the existing text in its
entirety and replacing it with the following:
"501.2 Premises identification. An official address, assigned by the Building Official or his
designee, shall be provided and placed pursuant to this section in such a position as to be
clearly visible from the public street or roadway fronting. the property. Addresses placed
pursuant to this section shall be a minimum four (4) inches in height and stroke of
minimum one-half (1/2) inch, composed of a durable material and of a color that provides
a contrast to the background itself. The official address shall be placed a minimum of
thirty-six (36) inches and a maximum of thirty (30) feet in height measured from the
ground level. Buildings or structures located more than fifty (50) feet from the street curb
shall have an official address at least five (5) inches in height. Durable materials used for
the official address shall include, but not be limited to, wood, plastic, metal, weather
resistant paint, weather resistant vinyl, or weather resistant material designed for outside
use on a glass surface. For single family residences, the requirement of this section may
be met by providing a minimum of two (2) inch high numbers on both sides of a U. S.
mailbox located near the curb in front of the house, or a freestanding structure with
numbers at least four (4) inches in height.
A building complex composed of multiple structures or dwellings shall have an official
suite or unit number assigned to each building, suite or tenant as wel! as a street address
number. If there is sufficient street frontage, each building, suite or tenant may also be
assigned an official street address number. The official street address number of each
structure must be prominently posted on the building so that it is visible from the nearest
public street or designated fire lane. Each number designated by the Building Official, or
his designee, for each individual suite or unit must be conspicuously posted on each suite
or unit.
Commercial buildings with side or rear access in addition to the main entrance, shall also
display the business name and official address on each side or rear door with characters
at least two (2) inches in height. Residential structures which provide for rear vehicular
access from a dedicated public alley, street or designated fire lane shall conspicuously
post an official address at least two (2) inches in height so that it is visible from the public
alley, street or designated fire lane.
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The owner or manager of a building complex, which contains an enclosed shopping mall,
shall submit to the Fire Official four (4) copies of diagrams acceptable to the Fire Marshal
of the entire complex, indicating the location and number of each business. When a
change in a business name or location is made, the owner or manager shall so advise the
Fire Marshal in writing of the change."
12. Table 803.5 (interior Wall And Ceiling Finish Rating By Occupancy) is amended by
deleting the existing text in footnote "d" and replacing it with the following:
"Class A interior finish material shall be required in all areas of all assembly occupancies,
whether sprinklered or not, except as provided for in notes a and f below."
13. Section 903.1 (General) is amended by adding the following text at the end of said
section:
"For the purposes of this section, the term 'fire area' shall be replaced with `building
area'."
14. Section 903.2 (Where required) is amended by adding the following text at the end of said
section:
"In addition to the requirements of this section, an automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all new buildings and structures as follows:
1. Where the total building area exceeds 12,000 square feet in area.
2. Where the height exceeds two stories, regardless of area."
15. Section 903.2.2 (Group E) is amended by deleting the exception and replacing "20,000
square feet" with "12,000 square feet".
16. Section 903.2.3 (Group F-1) is amended by deleting the text in item "2" and "3".
17. Section 903.2.6 (Group M) is amended by replacing "three stories above grade" with "two
stories above grade" m item "2" and by replacing "24,000 square feet" with "12,000 square
feet' in item "3 .
18. Section 903.2.7 (Group R) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
19. Section 903.2.8 (Group S-1) is amended by replacing "three stories above grade" with
"two stories above grade" in item "2" and by replacing "24,000 square feet" vv~th "12,000
square feet' in item 3".
20. Section 903.3.7 (Fire department connections) is amended by deleting "building official'
and replacing it with "fire official".
21. Section 907.9.1.2 (Employee work areas) is amended by deleting the existing text in its
entirety and replacing it wdh the following:
"Where a fire alarm and detection system is required, employee work areas shall be
provided with devices that provide audible and visible alarm notification."
22. Section 1004.2 (Increased occupant load) is amended by deleting the section in its
entirety.
23. Section 1004.3 (Posting of occupant load) is amended by adding the following text to the
end of said section:
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"For the purposes of this section, the occupant load shall be the number of occupants
computed at the rate of one occupant per unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.1.1."
Section 1612.3 (Establishment of flood hazard areas) is amended by inserting "Brazos
County' for name of jurisdiction and "July 2, 1992 or February 9, 2000" for the date of
issuance.
Section 1911 (Minimum slab provisions) is amended by adding Section 1911.2 to read as
follows:
"1911.2 Minimum founds#ion standard. All slabs-on-grade with turned-down
footings shall comply with the Minimum Foundation Standard as shown in figure 1."
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AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
B. The International Residential Code adopted by reference in Section 101.2, 2006 International
Building Code, is hereby amended as follows:
Section R102.4 (Referenced codes and standards) is amended by adding the following to
said section:
"Any reference to the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the National Electrical Code, as
adopted and amended by the City of College Station."
2. Section R105.2 (Work exempt from permit) is amended by deleting number one under
"Building" and replacing it with the following:
"1. One detached accessory structure per residential lot, provided the floor area does not
exceed 120 square feet and the structure complies with all of the following:
a. The accessory structure is not located in a surface drainage easement.
b. The accessory structure is not permanently affixed to the ground.
c. The accessory structure is located in the rear yard.
d. The accessory structure is not provided with utilities {sewer, water, gas or
electricity).
3. Section R105.2 is amended by adding the following under "Building".
"10. Uncovered decks, patios or other raised floor surfaces located not more
than 30 inches above adjacent grade."
4. Section R105.2.4 is added to read as follows:
"R105.2.4 Homeowner permit. A property owner may obtain a building permit to perform
work on a building owned and occupied by him as his homestead without registering with
the City as a contractor. However, work involving the electrical, plumbing and mechanical
systems must be permitted and installed by licensed contractors."
5. Section R106.3.1 (Approval of construction documents) is amended by deleting
the last sentence in said section.
6. Section R108.3 (Building permit valuations) is amended by adding the following to said
section:
"If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application,
the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the
approval of the building official. Final permit valuation shall be set by the building official."
7. Section R108.5 (Refunds) is amended by deleting the text in said section and replacing it
with the following:
"The City Manager or his designee is authorized to establish a refund policy."
8. Section R112 (Board of Appeals) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
9. Section R202 (Definitions) is amended by deleting the definition of "Townhouse" in its
entirety and replacing it with the following:
"Townhouse. A single family dwelling unit constructed in a group of attached units
separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with
open space on at least two sides."
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10. Section R302.1 (Exterior walls) is amended by deleting the existing text and replacing it
with the following:
"R302.1 Exterior walls. Exterior walls with a fire separation distance less than 3 feet
shall have not less than a one hour fire-resistive rating with exposure from both sides.
The above provisions shall not apply to walls which are perpendicular to the line used to
determine the fire separation distance.
Exception: Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted from
permits by Section R105.2 are not required to provide wall protection based on location
on the lot.
Projections. Projections may extend beyond the exterior wall on zero lot line
construction. Projections shall be constructed from non-combustible material on the
underside and may allow manufactured pertorated soffit material installed for attic
ventilation.. The soffit may project a maximum of 18 inches, excluding non-combustible
gutters, over the adjacent property line.
Exception: Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted from
permits by Section R 105.2 shall not extend over the lot fine in zero lot line construction.
Combustibles in maintenance easement. The construction of any structure utilizing
combustible material or the storage of combustible material is prohibited within the
maintenance easement. The term "maintenance easement" is defined in Article 11 of the
UDO.
Exception: A wood fence may be installed in the maintenance easement.)"
11. Section R309.2 (Separation required) is amended by adding the following exception:
"Exception: One unprotected attic access opening, not exceeding 30 inches by 54
inches in size, is allowed per garage."
12. Section R310.1.1 (Minimum opening area) is amended by deleting the section in its
entirety.
13. Section R311.5.6.2 (Continuity) is amended by deleting the following text in said section:
"Handrail ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals."
14. Section R320.2 (Chemical termiticide treatment) is amended by adding the following to
the end of said section:
"The method of application and contractor hired to apply the chemicals shall submit to the
Building Department when applying for the Building Permit, and verification of the
application turned in prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy."
15. Section R321.1 (Premises identification} is amended by deleting the existing text in its
entirety and replacing it with the following:
"Premises identification shall comply with Section 501.2, International Building Code, as
amended."
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16. Section 324.3.2 (Elevation requirements) is amended by deleting the existing text, save
the exception, and replacing it with the following:
"1. Buildings and structures shall have the lowest floors elevated in accordance with the
City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13 (Flood Hazard Protection) and
the City of College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards (refer to Section II.D).
2. In areas of shallow flooding (AO Zones), buildings and structures shall have the lowest
floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent grade as the depth
number specified in feet on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps, or at least 2 feet if a depth
number is not specified, plus the additional footage requirements in the City of College
Station Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13 (Flood Hazard Protection) and the City of
College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards (refer to Section II.D)."
3. Basement floors that are below grade on all sides shall be elevated in accordance with
the City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13 (Flood Hazard Protection)
and the City of College Station Drainage Policy and Design Standards (refer to Section
II.D).
17. Section R403.1.3.2 (Slabs-on-ground with turned-down footings) is amended by deleting
the existing text and replacing it with the following to read as follows:
"All slabs-on-ground with turned-down footings shall comply with the minimum foundation
standard in Section 1911.2, International Building Code."
18. Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) is amended by deleting this chapter in its entirety and
replacing it with the following.
"One-and-two family dwellings shall comply with the 2006 International Energy
Conservation Code as amended."
19. Section M1305.1.4.1 (Ground clearance) is amended by replacing "6 inches (152 mm)"
with "3 inches".
20. Section M1411.3 (Condensate disposal) is amended by deleting the existing text and
replacing with the following:
"Condensate from all cooling coils or evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan
outlet to the sanitary sewer system, if available. The condensate drain shall be connected
to the sanitary sewer system in a manner approved by the code official.
Exception: When a sanitary sewer system is not available on the premises, or
connection thereto is not practical, the condensate shall discharge into an approved
French drain."
21. Section M1501.1 (Outdoor discharge) is amended by deleting the last sentence in said
section.
22. Section M1507.2 (Recirculation of air) is amended by deleting the last sentence in said
section, and replacing it with the following:
"Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms shall discharge din:ctly to the outdoors or
the vent termination shall be unobstructed and within 6 inches of the soffit vent or ridge
vent."
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23. Section M1703 (All air from outdoors) is amended by adding M1703.6 to read as follows:
"M1703.6 Single opening or duct. For an appliance with a minimum clearance of 1 inch
on the sides and 6 inches on the front, outside combustion air may be supplied through
one opening or duct. The air opening and duct shalt have a free area of not less than 1
square inch per 3,000 Btu/h of the total input rating of all appliances in the enclosure. The
opening or duct shall be within 12 inches of the top of the enclosure. The opening is
permitted to connect to spaces directty communicating with the outdoors, such as
ventilated attic spaces. When a duct is used to provide combustion air from an attic
space, it shall extend at least 6 inches above the ceiling joists and ceiling insulation."
24. Section G2408.3 (Private garages) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
25. Section G2414.5.2 (Copper tubing) is amended by deleting said section in its entirety.
26. Section G2417.1.2 (Repairs and additions) is amended by deleting the existing text in its
entirety and replacing it with the following:
"In the event repairs or additions are made after the pressure test, the affected piping
shall be tested. If approved by the code official, minor repairs and additions are not
required to be pressure tested provided the work is inspected and connections are tested
with a noncorrosive leak-detecting fluid or other leak detecting methods."
27. Section G2417.4 (Test pressure measurement) is amended by deleting the existing text in
its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"Test pressure measurement shall comply with Section 406.4, 2006 International Fuel
Gas Code, as amended."
28. Section G2417.4.1 (Test pressure) is amended by deleting the existing text in its entirety
and replacing it with the following:
"Test pressure shall comply with Section 406.4.1, 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, as
amended."
29. Section G2420.5 (Equipment shutoff valve) is amended by replacing the words "provided
with ready access" with the word "accessible" in the exception.
30. Section P2503.7 (Inspection and testing of backflow prevention devices) is amended by
deleting the section in its entirety and replacing with the following:
"Inspection and testing of backflow prevention devices shall comply with Section 312.9,
2006 International Plumbing Code, as amended."
31. Section P2902.4.3 (Lawn irrigation systems) is amended by deleting the first sentence in
said section and replacing it with the following:
"The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow
by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure type vacuum breaker, a reduced
pressure principle backflow preventer or a double check valve assembly."
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32. Table P2904.4 (Water service pipe) is amended by deleting the following materials:
"Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene {ABS) plastic pipe
Asbestos-cement pi e
Polybutylene PB) plastic pipe and tubing
Polyethylene PE plastic pipe
Polyethylene PE; plastic tubing
Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) pipe"
33. Table P2904.5 (Water distribution pipe) is amended by deleting the following materials:
"Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing
Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) composite pipe"
34. Section P2904.5.1 (Under concrete slabs) is amended by deleting the existing text and
replacing it with the following:
"Inaccessible water distribution piping under slabs shall be copper (minimum type K),
cross-linked polyeth lene ((PEX) tubing, orcross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/cross-
linked polyethylene PEX-AL-PEX) pipe, all installed without joints or connections.
Materials subject to corrosion shall be protected when exposed to concrete or corrosive
soils."
35. Section'P2904.5.2 (Water-distribution pipe) is amended by adding the following section:
"P2904.5.2 Sleeved cross-linked polyethylene piping or tubing. When a sleeve is
provided for cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic piping or tubing installed under
concrete slabs the annular space between the piping or tubing and the sleeve must be
caulked, foamed, or otherwise sealed to prevent the entrance of termiticide.'
36. Section P3002.2. (Building sewer) is amended by adding P3002.2.1 to read as follows:
"P3002.2.1 Depth of building sewer. Building sewer pipe shall be installed with a
minimum of twelve (12) inches of cover. Where conditions prohibit the required amount of
cover, cast iron pipe with approved joints may be used unless other means of protecting
the pipe is provided as approved by the Building Official."
37. Section E3301.1 (applicability) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety and
replacing with the following:
"Electrical installations shall comply with the National Electrical Code, as adopted and
amended by the City of College Station."
38. Appendix G (Swimming Pools, spas and hot tubs) is hereby adopted.
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AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
C. The International Fuel Gas Code adopted by reference in Section 101.4.2, 2006 International
Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 102.8 (Referenced codes and standards) is amended by adding the
following exception:
"Exception: Any reference to the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the National Electrical
Code, as adopted and amended by the City of College Station."
2. Section 106.3 (Application for permit) is amended by deleting the text in said section and
replacing it with the following:
"The code official may require a permit application for work regulated by this code."
3. Section 106.5.2 (Fee schedule) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
4. Section 106.5.3 (Fee refunds) is amended by deleting the text in said section and
replacing it with the following:
"The City Manager or his designee is authorized to establish a refund policy."
5. Section 109 (Means of Appeal) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
6. Section 305.5 (Private garages) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
7. Section 305.7 (Clearance above grade) is amended by replacing "6 inches (152 mm)"
with "3 inches".
8. Section 403.4.3 (Copper and brass) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
Section 403.5.2 (Copper and brass tubing) is amended by deleting the section in its
entirety.
10. Section 406.1.2 (Repairs and additions) is amended by deleting the existing
text in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"In the event repairs or additions are made after the pressure test, the affected piping shall
be tested. If approved by the code official, minor repairs and additions are not required to
be pressure tested provided the work is inspected and connections are tested with a
noncorrosive leak-detecting fluid or other leak detecting methods."
11. Section 406.4 (Test pressure measurement) is amended by adding the following to the
end of said section:
"For gas systems with a working pressure up to and including five (5) psi., a diaphragm
gauge utilizing a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3'/: ), a set
hand, 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not more than twenty (20) psi
shall be acceptable. A mechanical spring gauge is only acceptable for use on gas
systems requiring a pressure test of more than 20 psig."
12. Section 406.4.1 (Test pressure} is amended by deleting the existing text in it entirety and
replacing it with the following:
"The test pressure to be used shall be no less than twice the proposed maximum
working pressure, but no less than five (5) psig, irrespective of design pressure."
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13. Section 406.4.2 (Test duration) is amended by deleting the existing text in its entirety and
replacing it with the following:
"Gas piping systems shall withstand the required pressure test for a period of not less
than ten (10) minutes without showing any drop in pressure."
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D. The International Mechanical Code adopted by reference in Section 101.4.3, 2006
International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 102.8 (Referenced codes and standards) is amended by adding the
following exception:
"Exception: Any reference to the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the National
Electrical Code, as adopted and amended by the City of College Station."
2. Section 106.3 (Application for permit) is amended by deleting the text in said
section and replacing it with the following:
"The code official may require a permit application for-work regulated by this
code."
3. Section 106.5.2 (Fee schedule) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
4. Section 106.5.3 (Fee refunds) is amended by deleting the text in said section and
replacing it with the following:
"The City Manager or his designee is authorized to establish a refund policy."
5. Section 108.5 (Stop work orders) is amended by inserting the following amounts
in the blanks provided at the end of said section:
"twenty-five ($25.00)" in the first blank and "two-thousand ($2,000.00)" in the
second blank
6. Section 109 (Means of Appeal) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
7. Section 304.6 (Private garages) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
8. Section 304.9 (Clearances from grade) is amended by replacing "6 inches (152
mm)" with " 3 inches".
Section 507.16.1 (Capture and containment test) is amended by deleting the
section in its entirety.
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E. The International Plumbing Code adopted by reference in Section 101.4.4, 2006 International
Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. Section 102.8 (Referenced codes and standards) is amended by adding the following
excepfion:
"Exception: Any reference to the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the National Electrical
Code, as adopted and amended by the City of College Station."
2. Section106.3 (Application for permit) is amended by deleting the text in said section and
replacing it with the following:
"The code official may require a permit application for work regulated by this code."
3. Section 106.6.2 (Fee Schedule) is amended by deleting this section in its entirety.
4. Section 106.6.3 (Fee refunds) is amended by deleting the text in said section and
replacing it with the following:
"The City Manager or designee is authorized to establish a refund policy."
5. Section 108.5 (Stop work orders) is amended by inserting the following amounts in the
blanks provided at the end of said section:
"twenty-five ($25.00)" in the first blank and "two-thousand ($2,000.00)" in the second
blank
6. Section 109 (Means of Appeal) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
7. Section 305.6.1 (Sewer depth) is amended by inserting "twelve (12)" in both blanks and
adding the following sentence to the end of said section.
"Where conditions prohibit the required amount of cover, cast iron pipe with approved
joints may be used unless other means of protecting the pipe is provided as approved by
the Building Official."
8. Section 312.1 (Required tests) is amended by deleting the following text from said
section:
", for piping systems other than plastic, by"
9. Section 312.2 (Drainage and- vent water test) is amended by deleting said section in its
entirety and replacing with the following:
"312.2 Drainage water test. A water test shall be applied to the drainage system either
in its entirety or in sections. If applied to the entire system, all openings in the piping shall
be tightly closed, except the highest opening, and the system shall be filled with water to
the point of overflow. If the system is tested in sections, each opening shall be tightty
plugged except the highest opening of the section under test, and each section shall be
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tested with not less than a 10-foot head of water. This pressure shall be held for at least
15 minutes. The drainage system shall then be tight at all points."
10. Section 312.3 (Drainage and vent air test) is amended by deleting said section in its
entirety and replacing with the following:
"312.3 Drainage air test. An air test shall be applied to the drainage piping by forcing air
into the system until there is uniform gauge pressure of 5 pounds per square inch (psi) or
sufficient to balance a 10-inch column of mercury. This pressure shall be held for a test
period of at least 15 minutes. Any adjustment to the test pressure required because of
changes in ambient temperature or the seating of gaskets shall be made prior to the
beginning of the test period."
11. Section 312.9 (Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.) is amended by
deleting said section in its entirety and replacing with the following:
"312.9 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies. Upon initial
installation, an inspection shall be made of all backflow prevention devices and
assemblies to determine whether they are operable. Testing of all backflow prevention
devices and assemblies shall be in accordance with Chapter 11, Section 10, Subsection
F, of the Code of Ordinances, City of College Station, Texas."
12. Section 410.1 (Approval) is amended by deleting the last sentence in said section and
replacing it with the following:
"Where bottle water dispensers are provided in other occupancies, drinking fountains
shall not be required."
13. Table 605.3 (Water Service Pipe) is amended by deleting the following materials:
"Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe
Asbestos -cement pipe
Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing
Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe
Polyethylene (PE) plastic tubing
Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) pipe"
14. Table 605.4 (Water Distribution Pipe) is amended by deleting the following materials:
"Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing
Poryethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) pipe"
15. Section 606 (Installation of the Building Water Distribution System) is amended by adding
section 606.7 to read as follows:
"606.7 Materials below slab. Water distribution piping installed under concrete slabs
shall be copper (minimum type K), cross-link polyethylene (PEX) tubing, or cross-linked
polyethylene/aluminum/ polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) pipe, all installed without joints or
connections. Materials subject to corrosion shall be protected when exposed to concrete
or corrosive soils."
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16. Section 606 (Installation of the Building Water Distribution System) is amended by adding
section 606.8 to read as follows:
"606.8 Sleeved cross-polyethylene piping or tubing. `When a sleeve is provided for
cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic piping or tubing installed under concrete slabs the
annular space between the piping or tubing and the sleeve must be caulked, foamed, or
otherwise sealed to prevent the entrance of termiticide."
17. Section 608.16.5 (Connections to lawn irrigation systems) is amended by adding the
following sentence to the end of the section.
"Double check valve assemblies may be used to protect against backflow on lawn
irrigation systems where chemical injection systems are not present."
18. Section 701.2 (Sewer required) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety and
replacing with the following:
"701.2 Sewer required. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all
premises having sanitary drainage piping shall be connected to an approved sewer.
Private sewage systems must comply with City of College Station's Code of Ordinances
(Chapter 11, Section 2). All private sewage disposal systems must comply with the latest
adopted standards of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and be installed
under the direction of the Brazos County Health Department. The installer shall be
licensed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality."
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F. The Intemational Property Maintenance Code adopted by reference in Section 101.4.5, 2006
Intemational Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 102.7 (Referenced codes and standards) is amended by adding the following
exception:
`Exception: Any reference to the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the National Electrical
Code, as adopted and amended by the City of College Station.'
2. Section 107 (Notices and orders) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
3. Section 108 (Unsafe Structures and Equipment) is amended by deleting the section in its
entirety.
4. Section 109 (Emergency Measures) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
5. Section 110 (Demolition) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
6. Section 111 (Means of Appeal) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
7. Section 302.4 (Weeds) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
8. Section 304.3 (Premises identification} is amended by deleting the text in said section and
replacing it with the following:
"Premises identification shall be in compliance with Section 501.2, 2006 Intemational
Building Code as amended."
9. Section 304.14 (Insect screens} is amended by deleting the existing text and replacing it
with the following:
"Every door, window, and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable
rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any other areas where products to
be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured,
packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than
16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25mm) and every swinging door shall have aself-closing
device in good working condition.
Exceptions:
1. Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or
insect repellant fans, are employed.
2. Screens shall not be required for windows and doors enclosing habitable spaces that
contain central heating and air conditioning equipment that provide mechanical
ventilation."
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10. Section 602.3 (Heat supply) is amended by adding the following dates in the blanks
provided:
"1 October" in first blank and "30 April" in second blank
11. Section 602.4 {Occupiable work space) is amended by adding the following dates in the
blanks provided:
"1 October" in first blank and "30 April" in second blank
12. Section 602.4 (Occupiable work spaces) is amended by adding the following
exception:
"3. Warehouse, storage rooms and similar areas that are not occupied on a constant
basis."
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AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
G. The International Energy Conservation Code adopted by reference in Section 101.4.7, 2006
International Building Code, is hereby amended as follows:
1. Section 107.1 (General) is amended by adding the following to said section:
"Any reference to the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the National Electrical Code, as
adopted and amended by the City of College Station.°
2. Section 301.1 (General) is amended by deleting the text in said section and replacing it
with the following:
"Climate zones from Figure 301.1 or Table 301.1 shall be used in determining the
applicable requirements from Chapters 4 and 5. Table 301.3(3) shall be used for Texas
sub-climate zone definitions.
3. Figure 301.1 (Climate Zones) is amended by deleting said figure and replacing it with the
following:
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4. Tabie 301.1 (Climate Zones By State, County And Territories) is amended by deleting
said table and replacing with the following:
Table 301.1
Climate Zones and Sub Climate Zones for Texas
Zone 2: HAYS 2.2 TYLER 2.2 CROSBY 3.3
ANDERSON 2.2 HIDALGO 2.1 UVALDE 2.2 CULBERSON 3.2
ANGELINA 2.2 HILL 2.2 VAL VERDE 2.2 DALLAS 3.2
ARANSAS 2.1 HOUSTON 2.2 VICTORIA 2.1 DAWSON 3.3
ATASGOSA 2:1 JACKSON 2.1 WALKER 2.2 DELTA 3.2
AUSTIN 2.2 JASPER 2.2 WALKER - 2.2 DENTON 3.2
BANDERA 2.2 JEFFERSON 2.2 WASHINGTON 2:2 DICKENS 3.3
BASTROP 2.2 JIM FIOGG 2.1 WEBB 2.1 EASTLAND 32
BEE 2.1 JIM WELLS 2.1 WHARTON 2.1 ECTOR 3.2
BELL 2.2 KARNES 2.1 WILLACY 2.1 EL PASO 3.2
BEXAR 2:2 KENEDY 2.1 WILLIAMSON 2.2 ELLIS 3.2
BOSQUE 2.2 KINNEY 2.2 WILSON 2.2 ERATH 32
6RAZORIA 2.1 KLEBERG 2.1 ZAPATA 2.1 FANNIN 3.2
BRAZOS 2.2 LA SALLE 2.1 ZAVAIA 2.1 FISHER 3.2
BROOKS 2.1 LAVACA 2.2 FOARD 3.3
BURLESON 2:2 LEE 2.2 Zone 3: FRANKLIN 3:2
CALDWELL 2.2 LEON 2.2 ANDREWS 3.2 GAINES 3.3
CALHOUN 2:1 LIBERTY 2.2 ARCHER 3.3 GARZA 3.3
CAMERON 2.1 LIMESTONE 2.2 BAYLOR 3.3 GILLESPIE 3.1
CHAMBERS 2.2 LIVE OAK 2.1 BLANCO 3.1 GLASSCOCK 3.2
CHEROKEE 2.2 MADISON 2.2 BORDEN 3.3 GRAYSON 3.2
COLORADO 2.2 MATAGORDA 2.1 BOWIE 3.2 GREGG 3:2
COMAL 2.2 MAVERICK 2.1 BREWSTER 3:1 HALL 3.4
CORYELL 2.2 MCLENNAN 2.2 BROWN 3.2 HAMILTON 3.2
DE WITT 2.1 MCMULLEN 2.1 BURNET 3.1 HARDEMAN 3.3
DIMMIT 2.1 MEDINA 2.2 CALLAHAN 3.2 HARRISON 3.2
DUVAL 2.1 MILAM 2.2 CAMP 3.2 HASKELL 3.2
EDWARDS 2.2 MONTGOMERY 2.2 CASS 3.2 HEMPHILL 3.4
FALLS 2.2 NEWTON 22 CHILDRESS 3.3 HENDERSON 3.2
FAYETTE 2.2 NUEGES 2.1 CLAY 3.3 HOOD 3.2
FORT BEND 2.2 ORANC3E ' 2.2 COKE 3.2 HOPKINS 3:2
FREESTONE 2:2 POLK 2.2 COLEMAN 3.2 HOWARD 3.2
FRIO 2.1 REAL 2.2 COLLIN 3.2 HUDSPETH 3.2
GALVESTON 2.1 REFUGIO 2.1 COLLINGSWORTH 3.3 HUNT 3.2
GOLIAD 2:1 ROBERTSON 2.2 COMANCHE 3.2 IRK)N 3.2
GONZALES 22 SAN JACINTO 2:2 CONCHO 3.2 JACK 3.2
GRIMES 2.2 SAN PATRICIO 2.1 COOKE 3.2 JEFF DAVIS 3.2
GUADALUpE 2.2 STARR 2.1 C0T7LE 3.3 JOHNSON 3.2
HARDIN 2.2 TRAVIS 2.2 CRANE 3:2 JONES 3.2
HARRIS 2.2 TRINITY 2.2 CROCKETT 3.1 KAUFMAN 3.2
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Table 301.1--continued
Climate Zones and Sub Climate Zones for Texas
KENDALL 3.1 SAN SABA 3.2 FLOYD 4.0
KENT 3.3 SCHLEICkER 3.7 GRAY 4.0
KERB 3.1 SCURRY 3.3 HALE 4:0
K1M8LE 3.1 SHACKELFORD 3.2 HANSFORD 4.0
KING 3.3 SHELBY 3.2 HARTLEY 4.0
KNOX 3.3 SMITH 3:2 HOCKLEY 4.0
LAMAR 3:2 SOMERVELL 3.2 HUTCHINSON 4.0
LAMPASA3 3,2 STEPHENS 3.2 LAMB 4.0
LLANO 3:1 STERLING 3.2 LIPSCOMB 4.0
LOVING 3.2 STONEWALL 3.3 MOORE 4.0
LUBBOCK 3,3 SUTTON 3.1 OCHILTREE 4.0
LYNN 3.3 TARRANT 3,2 OLDHAM 4.0
MARION 3.2 TAYLOR 3.2 PARMER 4.0
MARTIN 3.2 TERRELL 3.1 POTTER 4.0
MASON 3.1 TERRY 3.3 RANDALL 4.0
MCCULLOCH 3.2 THROCKMORTON 3.2 ROBERTS 4.0,
MENARD 3.1 TfTIJ5 3.2 SHERMAN 4.0
MIDLAND 3.2 TOM GREEN 3.2 SWISHER 4.0
MILLS 3.2 UPSHUR 3.2 YOAKUM 4.0
MRCHELL 3.2 UPTON 3.2
MONTAGUE 3.2 VAN ZANDT 3.2
MORR}S 3.2 WARD 3.2
MOTLEY 3.3 WHEELER 3.4
NACOGDOCHE$ 3.2 WICHRA 3.3
NAVARRO 3:2 WILBARGER 3.3
NOLAN 3.2 WINKLER 3.2
PALO PINTO 3.2 WISE 3.2
PANOLA 3.2 WOOD 3.2
PARKER 3.2 YOUNG 3.2
PECDS 3.2
PRESIDIO 3.1 Zone 4:
RAMS 3:2 ARMSTRONG 4:0
REAGAN 3.2 BAILEY 4:0
RED RIVER 3.2 BRISCOE 4.0
REEVES 3.2 CARSON 4.0
ROCICWALL 3.2 CASTRO 4.0
RUNNELS 3.2 COCHRAM 4.0
RUSK 8.2 DALLAM 4.0
SABINE 3.2 DEAF SMITH 4.0
SAN AUGUSTINE 3.2 DONLEY 4.0
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5. Table 301.2 (Warm Humid Counties And Territories) is amended by deleting said table and
replacing with the following:
Table 301.2
Warm humid counties and territories for Tezas
ANDERSON 2:2 FALLS 2.2 LEE 2.2 SOMERVELL 3.2
ANGELINA 2.2 FAYETTE 2.2 LEON 2.2 STARK 2.1
ARANSAS ?.1 FORT BEND 2.2 LIBERTY 2.2 TARRANT 3.2
ATASCOSA 2.1 FRANKLIN 3.2 LIMESTONE 2.2 TITUS 32
AUSTIN 2:2 FREESTONE 2.2 LIVE OAK 2.1 TRAVIS 2.2
eANOERA 2.? FRIO 2.1 LLANO 3.1 TRINITY 2.2
BASTROP 2.1 GALVESTON 2:1 MADISON 2.2 TYLER 2.2
BEE 2.1 GILLESPIE 3.1 MARION 3.2 UPSHUR 3.2
BELL 2.2 GOLIAD 2.1 MATAGORDA 2.1 UVALDE 2.2
BEXAR 2.2 GONIALES 2.2 MAVERICK 2.1 VAL VERDE 2.2
BL,4NG0 3.1 GRIMES 2.2 MCLENNAN 2.2 VAN 2l1NDT 3:2
BOSOUE 2.2 GUADALUPE 2.2 MCMULLEN 2.1 VICTORUI 2.1
BOWIE 3.2 HAMILTON 3.2 MEDINA 2.2 WALKER 2:2
BRAZORIA 2.1 HARDIN 2.2 MILAM 2.2 WALLER 2.2
eRAZ05 2.2 HARRIS 2.2 MILLS 3.2 WASHINGTON 2.2
BROOKS 2.1 HARRISON 3.2 MONTGOMERY 2.2 WEBS 2.1
BROWN 3.2 HAYS 2,2 MORRIS 3:2 WHARTON 2.1
BURLESON 2.2 HENDERSON 3.2 NACOGDOCHES 3.2 WILLACY 2.1
BURNET 3.1 HIDALGO 2.1 NAVARRO 3.2 WILLIAMSON 2:2
CALDWELL 2.2 HILL 2.2 NEWTON 2.2 WILSON 2.2
CALHOUN 2:1 HOOD 3.2 NUECE$ 2.1 WOOD 3.2
CAMERON 2.1 HOPKINS 3.2 ORANGE 2:2 ZAPATA 2.1
CAMP 3.2 HOUSTON 2.2 PALO PINTO 3.2 ZAVALA 2:1
CASS 3.2 HUNT 3.2 PANOLA 3.2
CHAMBERS 2.2 JACKSON 2.1 PARKER 3.2
CHEROKEE 2.2 JASPER 2.2 POLK 2.2
COLLIN 3.2 JEFFERSON 2.2 RAINS 3.2
COLORADO 2.2 JIM HOGG 2.1 REAL 22
COMAL 2.2 JIM WELLS 2..1 RED RNER 3,2
COMANCHE 3.2 JOHN30N 3.2 REFUGIO 2.1
CORYELL 2.2 KARNES 2.1 ROBERTSON 2.2
DALLAS 3.2 KAUFMAN 3.2 ROCKWALL 3,2
DE WITT 2.1 KENDALL 3.1 RUSK 3.2
DELTA 3.2 KENEDY 2.1 SABINE 3.2
DENTON 3.2 KINNEY 22 SAN AUGUSTINE 3.2
DIMMIT 2.1 KCEBERG 2.1 SAN JACINTO 2.?
DWAL 2.1 LA SALL€ 2.1 SAN PATRICK) 2.1
EDWARDS 2.2 LAMAR 3.2 SAN BABA 3.2
ELLIS 3.2 LAMPASAS 3.2 SHELBY 3.2
ERATH 3.2 LAVACA 2.2 SMITH 3:2
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6. Chapter 3 Climate Zones is amended by adding the following table:
Table 301.3(3)
Texas Sub-climate zones definition
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CLINA7E ZONE 8!!B-CLdMATE:ZONB IP unite 81 unlb
2 21 500 < HDD65'F < 1.489 278 c,HbD18'C < 833
2.2 1,500 < HDD8.5'F < 2,488 834 < HDD18'C < 1,388
3.1 1,500 c Hpp~'F < 2;488 834 c HDDip'C < 1,388
3 3.2 2,600 < HOD66'F < 2,899 1,389 < HDD78'C < 1,668
3.3 3,000 < HDD66'F <3,499 1,887 < HDD1Q'C < 1,944
3.4 3,500 < DDBSF < 3;999 1,946< HDD18'C < 2,232
4 4-0 3,600 < HD065'F < 4,499 1•,946 < HDD18'C < 2,500
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7. Table 402.1.1 (Insulation And Fenestration Requirements By Component) is amended by
deleting said table and replacing it with the following:
Table 402.1.1
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8. Table 402.1.3 (Equivalent U-Factors) is amended by deleting said table and replacing it
with the following:
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9. Section 402 (Building Thermal Envelope) is amended by adding 402.3.7 to read as
follows:
"402.3.7 Windows. Single Pane windows shall not be installed in the building envelope."
10. Section 402.4.1 (Building thermal envelope) is amended by adding 402.4.1 #11 to read as
follows:
"All header and top plate penetrations in attached garages shall also be sealed to limit
uncontrolled air movement."
11. Section 402.4.3 (Recessed lighting) is amended by deleting items number two and three
under said section.
13. Section 403.2.1 (Insulation) is amended by deleting the said section and replacing it with
the following:
"Supply ducts in unconditioned attics may have an insulation R-Value of 6 when installed
in conjunction with an air conditioner having a minimum SEER rating of 12."
14. Section 403 (Systems) is amended by adding 403.7 to read as follows:
"403.7 Heating equipment. Electrical resistance heat may be used as the primary
source of heating for residential use not exceeding five hundred (500) square feet in
area."
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APPENDIX 2
ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED
A booklet entitled 'National Electrical Code 2005 Edition' as amended and as hereafter may be
amended, at least one {1) copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Official of the City of
College Station, Texas, is hereby adopted and designated as the Electrical Code of College
Station, Texas.
AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
A. The above referenced 'National Electrical Code' is hereby amended as follows:
Section 210.23 (A) 15- and 20 ampere circuits. Shall be amended to delete the
reference to 15 ampere branch circuits. It shall also be amended to include the
following sentence after said section:
"However, a circuit of twenty (20) amperes shall not serve more than ten
openings."
2. Table 210.24 Summary of Branch-Circuit Requirements shall be amended by
placing an asterisk next to all 14 AWG conductors indicated in the table and by
adding this footnote at the bottom of the table:
" `special note: Except for fixture wires in UL or other listed fixtures, no
conductor of a size smaller than 12 AWG copper is allowed in branch circuit
wiring."
3. Section 210.52 (B) Small Appliances shall be amended by adding the following
subsection:
"(4) Separate Circuit Required. A separate circuit is required for each
refrigerator, deep freeze, dishwasher, disposal, trash compactor or any other load
exceeding six (6) amperes."
4. Section 210.52 (C) Countertops shall be amended to include after the words
'...with 210.52 (C) (1) through (5), the following sentence:
"However, a separate circuit is required for microwave ovens or any other counter
top appliance with a load exceeding six (6) amperes."
5. Section 210.52 (F) Laundry Areas. Shall be amended to include after the words
'...for the laun ry;' the following sentence:
"However, a separate circuit is required for a washing machine or any other
laundry appliance with a load exceeding six (6) amperes.
6. Section 210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. Shall be amended by adding
the following subsection:
"(I) Other Locations. A separate circuit is required for each well pump or other
outdoor loads exceeding six (6) amperes."
Article 230 Services. Shall be amended by adding the following section:
"230.11 Meter Mounting Heights. Individual meters shall be mounted at a
height not greater than 5'-6" or less than 4'-ti" above finished grade, measured to
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the center line of the meter base. Meter packs shall be mounted with its
horizontal centerline not greater than 4'-6" or less than 4'-0" above finished grade.
Exception: Meters and meter packs may be mounted at a different height by
special permission of the Building Official or his desiggnee when special conditions
make the installation at the above heights impractical.°
8. Section 230.70 General shall be amended by adding the following subsection:
"(D) Service Disconnecting Means for Commercial Buildings and
Structures. For commercial buildings and structures, the service disconnecting
means shall be installed on the outside of the building or structure. A power
operated disconnect switch (shunt trip) shall be permitted for service
disconnects rated 1000 amps or more. All shunt trip disconnecting means shall
be of the maintained contact type in an approved, lockable enclosure. All
service disconnects shall be clearly marked in a permanent manner.
Exception: A power operated disconnect switch (shunt tripp) may be allowed on
service disconnects rated less than 1000 amps, if the applicant requests an
exception from the Electrical Division and Building Official and satisfies the official
that one of the following criteria has been met.
(a) A power operated disconnect switch (shunt trip) may be used for a
service disconnect rated less than 1000 amps when the building or
structure is served by a single transformer and the transformer is not
anticipated to be used for multiple services; or
(b) A power operated disconnect switch (shunt trip) may be used for a
service disconnect rated less than 1000 amps on an existing building or
structure when space is not available to mount an external disconnect."
9. Section 230.70 General. Shall be amended by adding the following subsection:
"230.70 (E) Outside Disconnect Locking Device. Factory installed key
operated lock shall have an alternate locking mechanism approved by the local
junsdiction."
10. Section 230.71 (A) General shall be amended to include the following sentence
after said section:
"Any multi-tenant building larger than 5,000 square feet shall have a service
disconnect."
11. Section 250.52 (A) (5) Rod and Pipe Electrodes shalt be amended by deleting
the section in its entirety and replacing with the fallowing:
"Rod and Pipe Electrodes. Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be less than eight
(8) feet in length, not less than 5/8" in diameter and shall be copper coated."
12. Section 310.2 (B) Conductor Material shall be amended by deletlng the section
in its entirety and replacing with the following:
"Conductor Material. Conductors in this article shall be of copper only.
Exception: Aluminum and copper clad aluminum conductors are permitted only
in size 250mcm and larger outside the building."
13. Section 320.12 Uses Not Permitted shall be amended by deleting the section in
its entirety and replacing with the following:
"Uses Not Permitted. Type AC cable shall not be permitted in commercial
buildings as a wiring method."
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14. Section 334.12 (A) Types NM, NMC, and NMS. Shall be amended to include the
following subsection:
"(11) In educational occupancies as defined by the City's "adopted building
code.""
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