HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-3155 - Ordinance - 12/16/2008ORDINANCE NO. 3155
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; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station has determined that water
conservation and environmental protection are important issues and concerns affecting
the City; and
WHEREAS, properly- installed irrigation systems will conserve water, help avoid
wasteful use, and improve the overall quality of life for the citizens of College Station;
and
WHEREAS, during the 2007 legislative session, the Texas Legislature adopted House
Bill 1656; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 1656 amended Chapter 401 of the Texas Local Government
Code to require a city with a population of 20,000 or more to regulate the installation of
irrigation systems within the corporate limits of the city as well as the city's
extraterritorial jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the provisions herein are necessary to promote and protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the public by creating an urban environment that is protective of the city's
water supply and provides an enhanced quality of life for the citizens of the City of
College Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
PART I: That Chapter 3, "Building Regulations ", Appendix 1, "International
Building 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: Should any part of this ordinance be held illegal or invalid for any reason,
the holding shall not affect the remaining sections or portion of sections or provisions
of this ordinance.
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.
PART 4: That this ordinance shall become effective on 1 January 2009.
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PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2008.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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ity Secretary
APPRO ED:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
That Chapter 3, "Building Regulations," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, Appendix 1, "International Building Code Adopted ", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
APPENDIX 1
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED
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 "/CC
Electrical Code" and replacing it with the "National Electrical Code, as adopted
and amended by the City of College Station ".
2. 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 duty 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, after,
repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, or
landscape irriaation 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 performing 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.
Plumbina Contractors - Plumbing contractors shall be licensed as prescribed by
the State of Texas and shall register their license with the City of College Station
before a plumbing permit is issued by the City.
Air Conditionina, Refrigeration and Heatinq Contractors - Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration and Heating Contractors shall be licensed by the State of Texas
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and shall register their license with the City of College Station before a
mechanical permit is issued by the City.
Irrigators - Any person who connects an irrigation system to the water supply
within the city or the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, commonly referred to as the
ETJ, must hold a valid license, as defined by Title 30, Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 30 and required by Chapter 1903 of the Texas Occupations
Code, or as defined by Chapter 365, Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code
and required by Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations Code. Said license shall
be registered with the City of College Station before a landscape irrigation permit
is issued by the City.
Electrical Contractors -El ectrical 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 Siqn Contractors — Electrical Sign Contractors shall be licensed by the
State shall register 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. "
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 in-
stallation 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 intel-
ligence, 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.
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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 American Railroad Association, and in collaboration
with and approval of the Department of Public Services of the City of
College Station.
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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
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.
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.
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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 well 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
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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.
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" in 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"
with "12,000 square feet" in item "T'.
20. Section 903.3.7 (Fire department connections) is amended by deleting "building
official" and replacing it with "fire official ".
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21. Section 907.9.1.2 (Employee work areas) is amended by deleting the existing
text in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
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"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:
"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."
24. 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.
25. Section 1911 (Minimum slab provisions) is amended by adding Section 1911.2 to
read as follows:
11 1911.2 Minimum foundation standard. All slabs -on -grade with turned -down
footings shall comply with the Minimum Foundation Standard as shown in figure
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26. Appendix D (Fire Districts) is hereby approved.
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. "fhe 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
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.
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9. Section R202 (Definitions) is amended by deleting the definition of "Townhouse"
in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
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"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."
10. Section R202 (Definitions) is also amended by adding the following definitions:
Air Gap, Irrigation System. A complete physical separation between the free
flowing discharge end of a potable water supply pipeline and an open or non -
pressure receiving vessel.
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker. An assembly containing an air inlet valve, a
check seat, and an air inlet port. The flow of water into the body causes the air
inlet valve to close the air inlet port. When the flow of water stops the air inlet
valve falls and forms a check against back - siphonage. At the same time it opens
the air inlet port allowing air to enter and satisfy the vacuum. Also known as an
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker Back - Siphonage Prevention Assembly.
Backflow Prevention, Irrigation System. The mechanical prevention of reverse
flow, or back siphonage, of nonpotable water from an irrigation system into the
potable water source.
Backflow Prevention Assembly. Any assembly used to prevent backflow into a
potable water system. The type of assembly used is based on the existing or
potential degree of health hazard and backflow condition.
Completion of Irrigation System Installation. When the landscape irrigation
system has been installed, all minimum standards met, all tests performed, and
the irrigator is satisfied that the system is operating correctly.
Consulting, Irrigation System. The act of providing advice, guidance, review or
recommendations related to landscape irrigation systems.
Cross - Connection. An actual or potential connection between a potable water
source and an irrigation system that may contain contaminates or pollutants or
any source of water that has been treated to a lesser degree in the treatment
process.
Design, Irrigation System. The act of determining the various elements of a
landscape irrigation system that will include, but not be limited to, elements such
as collecting site specific information, defining the scope of the project, defining
plant watering needs, selecting and laying out emission devices, locating system
components, conducting hydraulics calculations, identifying any local regulatory
requirements, or scheduling irrigation work at a site. Completion of the various
components will result in an irrigation plan.
Design Pressure, Irrigation System. The pressure that is required for an
emission device to operate properly. Design pressure is calculated by adding the
operating pressure necessary at an emission device to the total of all pressure
losses accumulated from an emission device to the water source.
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Double Check Valve. An assembly that is composed of two independently
acting, approved check valves, including tightly closed resilient seated shutoff
valves attached at each end of the assembly and fitted with properly located
resilient seated test cocks. Also known as a Double Check Valve Backflow
Prevention Assembly.
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Emission Device. Any device that is contained within an irrigation system and
that is used to apply water. Common emission devices in an irrigation system
include, but are not limited to, spray and rotary sprinkler heads, and drip irrigation
emitters.
Employed, Irrigation Systems. Engaged or hired to provide consulting services
or perform any activity relating to the sale, design, installation, maintenance,
alteration, repair, or service to irrigation systems. A person is employed if that
person is in an employer - employee relationship as defined by Internal Revenue
Code, 26 United States Code Service, §3212(d) based on the behavioral control,
financial control, and the type of relationship involved in performing employment
related tasks.
Head -to -Head Spacing, Irrigation System. The spacing of spray or rotary
heads equal to the manufacturer's published radius of the head.
Health Hazard, Irrigation System. A cross - connection or potential cross -
connection with an irrigation system that involves any substance that may, if
introduced into the potable water supply, cause death or illness, spread disease,
or have a high probability of causing such effects.
Hydraulics. The science of dynamic and static water; the mathematical
computation of determining pressure losses and pressure requirements of an
irrigation system.
Installer, Irrigation System. A person who actually connects an irrigation
system to a private or public raw or potable water supply system or any water
supply, who is licensed according to Title 30, Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 30 (relating to Occupational Licenses and Registrations).
Irrigation Inspector. A person who inspects irrigation systems and performs
other enforcement duties for a municipality or water district as an employee or as
a contractor and is required to be licensed under Title 30, Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 30 (relating to Occupational Licenses and Registrations).
Irrigation Plan. A scaled drawing of a landscape irrigation system which lists
required information, the scope of the project, and represents the changes made
in the installation of the irrigation system.
Irrigation Services. Selling, designing, installing, maintaining, altering, repairing,
servicing, permitting, providing consulting services regarding, or connecting an
irrigation system to a water supply.
Irrigation System. An assembly of component parts, including the backflow
device and all equipment downstream, that is permanently installed for the
controlled distribution and conservation of water to irrigate any type of landscape
vegetation in any location, and /or to reduce dust or control erosion. This term
does not include a system that is used on or by an agricultural operation as
defined by Texas Agricultural Code, §251.002.
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Irrigation Technician. A person who works under the supervision of a licensed
irrigator to install, maintain, alter, repair, service or supervise installation of an
irrigation system, including the connection of such system in or to a private or
public, raw or potable water supply system or any water supply, and who is
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required to be licensed under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30
(relating to Occupational Licenses and Registrations).
Irrigation Zone. A subdivision of an irrigation system with a matched
precipitation rate based on plant material type (such as turf, shrubs, or trees),
microclimate factors (such as sun /shade ratio), topographic features (such as
slope) and soil conditions (such as sand, loam, clay, or combination) or for
hydrological control.
Irrigator. A person who sells, designs, offers consultations regarding, installs,
maintains, alters, repairs, services or supervises the installation of an irrigation
system, including the connection of such system to a private or public, raw or
potable water supply system or any water supply, and who is required to be
licensed under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30.
Irrigator -in- Charge. The irrigator responsible for all irrigation work performed by
an exempt business owner, including, but not limited to obtaining permits,
developing design plans, supervising the work of other irrigators or irrigation
technicians, and installing, selling, maintaining, altering, repairing, or servicing a
landscape irrigation system.
Landscape Irrigation. The science of applying the necessary amount of water
to promote or sustain healthy growth of plant material or turf.
Irrigation License. An occupational license that is issued by the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality under Title 30, Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 30 to an individual that authorizes the individual to engage in an
activity that is covered by Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30.
Mainline, Irrigation System. A pipe within an irrigation system that delivers
water from the water source to the individual zone valves.
Maintenance Checklist, Irrigation System. A document made available to the
irrigation system's owner or owner's representative that contains information
regarding the operation and maintenance of the irrigation system, including, but
not limited to: checking and repairing the irrigation system, setting the automatic
controller, checking the rain or moisture sensor, cleaning filters, pruning grass
and plants away from irrigation emitters, using and operating the irrigation
system, the precipitation rates of each irrigation zone within the system, any
water conservation measures currently in effect from the water purveyor, the
name of the water purveyor, a suggested seasonal or monthly watering schedule
based on current evapotranspiration data for the geographic region, and the
minimum water requirements for the plant material in each zone based on the
soil type and plant material where the system is installed.
Major Maintenance, Alteration, Repair, or Service (Irrigation System). Any
activity that involves opening to the atmosphere the irrigation main line at any
point prior to the discharge side of any irrigation zone control valve. This
includes, but is not limited to, repairing or connecting into a main supply pipe,
replacing a zone control valve, or repairing a zone control valve in a manner that
opens the system to the atmosphere.
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Master Valve, Irrigation System. A remote control valve located after the
backflow prevention device that controls the flow of water to the irrigation system
mainline.
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Matched Precipitation Rate.T he condition in which all sprinkler heads within an
irrigation zone apply water at the same rate.
New Installation, Irrigation System. An irrigation system installed at a location
where one did not previously exist .
Pass - through Contract.A written contract between a contractor or builder and a
licensed irrigator or exempt business owner to perform part or all of the irrigation
services relating to an irrigation system.
Pressure Vacuum Breaker.A n assembly containing an independently operating
internally loaded check valve and an independently operating loaded air inlet
valve located on the discharge side of the check valve. Also known as a
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Back - siphonage Prevention Assembly.
Reclaimed Water. Domestic or municipal wastewater which has been treated to
a quality suitable for beneficial use, such as landscape irrigation.
Records of Landscape Irrigation Activities. The irrigation plans, contracts,
warranty information, invoices, copies of permits, and other documents that
relate to the installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of a
landscape irrigation system.
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly. An assembly
containing two independently acting approved check valves together with a
hydraulically operating mechanically independent pressure differential relief valve
located between the two check valves and below the first check valve.
Static Water Pressure. The pressure of water when it is not moving.
Supervision, Landscape Irrigation. The on- the -job oversight and direction by a
licensed irrigator who is fulfilling his or her professional responsibility to the client
and /or employer in compliance with local or state requirements. Also a licensed
installer working under the direction of a licensed irrigator or an irrigation
technician who is working under the direction of a licensed irrigator to install,
maintain, alter, repair or service an irrigation system.
Water Conservation, Irrigation System. The design, installation, service, and
operation of an irrigation system in a manner that prevents the waste of water,
promotes the most efficient use of water, and applies the least amount of water
that is required to maintain healthy individual plant material or turf, reduce dust,
and control erosion.
Zone Flow. A measurement, in gallons per minute or gallons per hour, of the
actual flow of water through a zone valve, calculated by individually opening each
zone valve and obtaining a valid reading after the pressure has stabilized. For
design purposes, the zone flow is the total flow of all nozzles in the zone at a
specific pressure.
Zone Valve, Irrigation System. An automatic valve that controls a single zone
of a landscape irrigation system.
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11. Section R302.1 (Exterior walls) is amended by deleting the existing text and
replacing it with the following:
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"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 perforated 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 line 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.
12. 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."
13. Section R310.1.1 (Minimum opening area) is amended by deleting the section in
its entirety.
14. 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."
15. 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."
16. 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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17. Section 324.3.2 (Elevation requirements) is amended by deleting the existing
text, save the exception, and replacing it with the following:
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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).
18. 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."
19. 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."
20. Section M1305.1.4.1 (Ground clearance) is amended by replacing "6 inches (152
mm)" with "3 inches ".
21. 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."
22. Section M1501.1 (Outdoor discharge) is amended by deleting the last sentence
in said section.
23. 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 directly 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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24, Section M1703 (All air from outdoors) is amended by adding M1703.6 to read as
follows:
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"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 shall 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 directly
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."
25. Section G2408.3 (Private garages) is amended by deleting the section in its
entirety.
26. Section G2414.5.2 (Copper tubing) is amended by deleting said section in its
entirety.
27. 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."
28. 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."
29. 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."
30. Section G2420.5 (Equipment shutoff valve) is amended by replacing the words
"provided with ready access" with the word "accessible" in the exception.
31. 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."
32. Section P2902.5.3 (Lawn irrigation systems) is amended by deleting the existing
text in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"P2902.5.3 Lawn Irrigation Systems
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P2902.5.3.1 Valid License Required. Any person who connects an irrigation
system to the water supply within the city or the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction,
commonly referred to as the ETJ, must hold a valid license, as defined by Title
30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30 and required by Chapter 1903 of the
Texas Occupations Code, or as defined by Chapter 365, Title 22 of the Texas
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Administrative Code and required by Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations
Code.
Exception: A property owner is not required to be licensed in accordance with
Texas Occupations Code, Title 12, §1903.002(c)(1) if he or she is performing
irrigation work in a building or on a premises owned or occupied by the person as
the person's home. A home or property owner who installs an irrigation system
must meet the standards contained in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 344 regarding spacing, water pressure, spraying water over impervious
materials, rain or moisture shut -off devices or other technology, backflow
prevention and isolation valves. See Texas Occupations Code §1903.002 for
other exemptions to the licensing requirement.
P2902.5.3.2 Permit Required. Any person installing an irrigation system within
the territorial limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city is required to obtain a
permit from the city prior to beginning work on the irrigation system. A completed
irrigation permit application and irrigation plan must be a submitted to the city and
approved before a permit will be issued by the city. The irrigation plan must be in
compliance with the requirements of this section.
Exceptions:
(1) An irrigation system that is an on -site sewage disposal system, as defined by
Section 366.002, Health and Safety Code; or
(2) An irrigation system used on or by an agricultural operation as defined by
Section 251.002, Agriculture Code; or
(3) An irrigation system connected to a groundwater well used by a property
owner strictly for domestic use.
P2902.5.3.3 Backflow Prevention Methods and Devices. Any irrigation system
that is connected to the potable water supply must be connected through a
backflow prevention method approved by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The backflow prevention device must be
approved by the Foundation for Cross - Connection Control and Hydraulic
Research, the University of Southern California, the International Plumbing Code,
or any other laboratory that has equivalent capabilities for both the laboratory and
field evaluation of backflow prevention assemblies. The backflow prevention
device must be installed in accordance with the laboratory approval standards or
if the approval does not include specific installation information, the
manufacturer's current published recommendations. If conditions that present a
health hazard exist, one of the following methods must be used to prevent
backflow;
(1) An air gap may be used if:
(a) there is an unobstructed physical separation; and
(b) the distance from the lowest point of the water supply outlet to the flood rim of
the fixture or assembly into which the outlet discharges is at least one inch or
twice the diameter of the water supply outlet, whichever is greater.
(2) Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies may be used if:
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(a) the device is installed at a minimum of 12 inches above ground in a location
that will ensure that the assembly will not be submerged; and
(b) drainage is provided for any water that may be discharged through the
assembly relief valve.
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(3) Atmospheric vacuum breakers may only be used as replacements on
existing systems utilizing atmospheric vacuum breakers if:
(a) no back - pressure will be present;
(b) there are no shutoff valves downstream from the atmospheric vacuum
breaker;
(c) the device is installed at a minimum of six inches above any downstream
piping and the highest downstream opening. Pop -up sprinklers are measured
from the retracted position from the top of the sprinkler;
(d) there is no continuous pressure on the supply side of the atmospheric
vacuum breaker for more than 12 hours in any 24 -hour period; and
(e) a separate atmospheric vacuum breaker is installed on the discharge side
of each irrigation control valve, between the valve and all the emission
devices that the valve controls.
(4) Pressure vacuum breakers may be used if:
(a) no back - pressure condition will occur; and
(b) the device is installed at a minimum of 12 inches above any downstream
piping and the highest downstream opening. Pop -up sprinklers are measured
from the retracted position from the top of the sprinkler.
All backflow prevention devices used in applications designated as health
hazards must be tested upon installation and annually thereafter.
If there are no conditions that present a health hazard, double check valve
backflow prevention assemblies may be used to prevent backflow if the device is
tested upon installation and test cocks are used for testing only.A double check
valve may be installed below ground if:
(a) the double check valve assembly is installed in a vault or other approved
enclosure that which is constructed of a durable material. The vault or
enclosure shall either be of solid (waterproof) construction with an integral
bottom or bottomless to facilitate drainage. If the vault or enclosure is
bottomless, a minimum of four (4) inches of washed gravel shall be installed
below the assembly. The washed gravel shall have a diameter of between
3/8 inch and 3/4 inch (inclusive);
(b) the test cocks are plugged with a non - ferrous material (brass, plastic, etc.)
except when the double check valve is being tested;
(c) the test cock plugs are threaded,w ater- tight, and made of non - ferrous
material;
(d) a y -type strainer is installed on the inlet side of the double check valve;
(e) a minimum clearance of three (3) inches is provided between any fill material
and the bottom of the double check valve to allow space for testing and
repair; and
(f) a minimum clearance of four (4) inches is provided on the sides of the double
check valve to test and repair the double check valve.
If an existing irrigation system without a backflow- prevention assembly requires
major maintenance, alteration, repair, or service, the system must be connected
to the potable water supply through an approved, properly installed backflow
prevention method before any major maintenance, alteration, repair, or service is
performed.
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If an irrigation system is connected to a potable water supply through a double
check valve, pressure vacuum breaker, or reduced pressure principle backflow
assembly and includes an automatic master valve on the system, the automatic
master valve must be installed on the discharge side of the backflow prevention
assembly.
The irrigator shall ensure the backflow prevention device is tested by a licensed
Backf low Prevention Assembly Tester prior to being placed in service. The tester
must be registered with the City of College Station and the test results must be
provided to the local water purveyor and the irrigation system's owner or owner's
representative within ten business days of testing of the backflow prevention
device.
P2902.5.3.4 Specific Conditions and Cross - Connection Control. Before any
chemical is added to an irrigation system connected to the potable water supply,
the irrigation system must be connected through a reduced pressure principle
backflow prevention assembly or air gap.
Connection of any additional water source to an irrigation system that is
connected to the potable water supply can only be done if the irrigation system is
connected to the potable water supply through a reduced - pressure principle
backflow prevention assembly or an air gap.
Irrigation system components with chemical additives induced by aspiration,
injection, or emission system connected to any potable water supply must be
connected through a reduced pressure principle backflow device.
If an irrigation system is designed or installed on a property that is served by an
on -site sewage facility, as defined in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 285, then:
(1) all irrigation piping and valves must meet the separation distances from the
On -Site Sewage Facilities system as required for a private water line in Title 30,
Texas Administrative Code, Section 285.91(10);
(2) any connections using a private or public potable water source that is not the
city's potable water system must be connected to the water source through a
reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly as defined in Title 30,
Texas Administrative Code, Section 344.50; and
(3) any water from the irrigation system that is applied to the surface of the area
utilized by the On -Site Sewage Facility system must be controlled on a separate
irrigation zone or zones so as to allow complete control of any irrigation to that
area so that there will not be excess water that would prevent the On -Site
Sewage Facilities system from operating effectively.
P2902.5.3.5 Water Conservation.All irrigation systems shall be designed,
installed, maintained, altered, repaired, serviced, and operated in a manner that
will promote water conservation as defined in the Definitions section of this
ordinance.
P2902.5.3.6 Irrigation Plan Design.An irrigator shall prepare an irrigation plan
for each site where a new irrigation system will be installed. A paper or electronic
copy of the irrigation plan must be on the job site at all times during the
installation of the irrigation system. A drawing showing the actual installation of
the system is due to each irrigation system owner after all new irrigation system
installations. During the installation of the irrigation system, variances from the
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original plan may be authorized by the licensed irrigator if the variance from the
plan does not:
(1) diminish the operational integrity of the irrigation system;
(2) violate any requirements of this ordinance; and
(3) go unnoted in red on the irrigation plan.
The irrigation plan must include complete coverage of the area to be irrigated. If
a system does not provide complete coverage of the area to be irrigated, it must
be noted on the irrigation plan.
All irrigation plans used for construction must be drawn to scale. The plan must
include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) the irrigator's seal, signature, and date of signing;
(2) all major physical features and the boundaries of the areas to be watered;
(3) a North arrow;
(4) a legend;
(5) the zone flow measurement for each zone;
(6) location and type of each:
(a) controller; and
(b) sensor (for example, but not limited to, rain, moisture, wind, flow, or
freeze);
(7) location, type, and size of each:
(a) water source, such as, but not limited to a water meter and point(s) of
connection;
(b) backflow prevention device;
(c) water emission device, including, but not limited to, spray heads,
rotary sprinkler heads, quick - couplers, bubblers, drip, or micro - sprays;
(d) valve, including but not limited to, zone valves, master valves, and
isolation valves;
(e) pressure regulation component; and
(f) main line and lateral piping.
(8) the scale used; and
(9) the design pressure.
P2902.5.3.7 Design and Installation. No irrigation design or installation shall require
the use of any component, including the water meter, in a way which exceeds the
manufacturer's published performance limitations for the component.
P2902.5.3.7.1 Spacing.T he maximum spacing between emission devices must not
exceed the manufacturer's published radius or spacing of the device(s). The radius
or spacing is determined by referring to the manufacturer's published specifications
for a specific emission device at a specific operating pressure. New irrigation
systems shall not utilize above - ground spray emission devices in landscapes that are
less than 48 inches not including the impervious surfaces in either length or width
and which contain impervious pedestrian or vehicular traffic surfaces along two or
more perimeters. If pop -up sprays or rotary sprinkler heads are used in a new
irrigation system, the sprinkler heads must direct flow away from any adjacent
surface and shall not be installed closer than four inches from a hardscape, such as,
but not limited to, a building foundation, fence, concrete, asphalt, pavers, or stones
set with mortar.
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Exception:
Narrow paved walkways, jogging paths, golf cart paths or other small areas located in
cemeteries, parks, golf courses or other public areas if the runoff drains into a
landscaped area.
P2902.5.3.7.2 Water Pressure.Em ission devices must be installed to operate at the
minimum and not above the maximum sprinkler head pressure as published by the
manufacturer for the nozzle and head spacing that is used. Methods to achieve the
water pressure requirements include, but are not limited to, flow control valves, a
pressure regulator, or pressure compensating spray heads.
P2902.5.3.7.3 Piping.Pi ping in irrigation systems must be designed and installed so
that the flow of water in the pipe will not exceed a velocity of five feet per second for
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.
P2902.5.3.7.4 Irrigation Zones. Irrigation systems shall have separate zones based
on plant material type, microclimate factors, topographic features, soil conditions, and
hydrological requirements.
P2902.5.3.7.5 Matched Precipitation Rate.Zon es must be designed and installed
so that all of the emission devices in that zone irrigate at the same precipitation rate.
P2902.5.3.7.6 Impervious Surfaces.lrriga tion systems shall not spray water over
surfaces made of concrete, asphalt, brick, wood, stones set with mortar, or any other
impervious material, such as, but not limited to, walls, fences, sidewalks, streets, etc.
P2902.5.3.7.7 Master Valve. When provided, a master valve shall be installed on the
discharge side of the backflow prevention device on all new installations.
P2902.5.3.7.8 PVC Pipe Primer Solvent.Al I new irrigation systems that are installed
using PVC pipe and fittings shall be primed with a colored primer prior to applying the
PVC cement in accordance with the International Plumbing Code (Section 605).
P2902.5.3.7.9 Rain or Moisture Sensor. All new automatically controlled irrigation
systems must include sensors or other technology designed to inhibit or interrupt
operation of the irrigation system during periods of moisture or rainfall. Rain or
moisture shut -off technology must be installed according to the manufacturer's
published recommendations. Repairs to existing automatic irrigation systems that
require replacement of an existing controller must include a sensor or other
technology designed to inhibit or interrupt operation of the irrigation system during
periods of moisture or rainfall.
P2902.5.3.7.10 Isolation Valve. All new irrigation systems must include an isolation
valve between the water meter and the backflow prevention device.
P2902.5.3.7.11 Depth Coverage of Piping.Pi ping in all irrigation systems must be
installed according to the manufacturer's published specifications for depth coverage
of piping. If the manufacturer has not published specifications for depth coverage of
piping, the piping must be installed to provide minimum depth coverage of six inches
of select backfill, between the top of the pipe and the natural grade of the topsoil. All
portions of the irrigation system that fail to meet this standard must be noted on the
irrigation plan. If the area being irrigated has rock at a depth of six inches or less,
select backfill may be mounded over the pipe. Mounding must be noted on the
irrigation plan and discussed with the irrigation system owner or owner's
representative to address any safety issues. If a utility, man -made structure or roots
create an unavoidable obstacle, which makes the six -inch depth coverage
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requirement impractical, the piping shall be installed to provide a minimum of two
inches of select backfill between the top of the pipe and the natural grade of the
topsoil. All trenches and holes created during installation of an irrigation system must
be backfilled and compacted to the original grade.
P2902.5.3.7.12 Irrigation System Wiring. Underground electrical wiring used to
connect an automatic controller to any electrical component of the irrigation system
must be listed by Underwriters Laboratories as acceptable for burial underground.
Electrical wiring that connects any electrical components of an irrigation system must
be sized according to the manufacturer's recommendation. Electrical wire splices
which may be exposed to moisture must be waterproof as certified by the wire splice
manufacturer. Underground electrical wiring that connects an automatic controller to
any electrical component of the irrigation system must be buried with a minimum of
six inches of select backfill.
P2902.5.3.13 Irrigation System Water. Water contained within the piping of an
irrigation system is deemed to be non - potable. No drinking or domestic water usage,
such as, but not limited to, filling swimming pools or decorative fountains, shall be
connected to an irrigation system. If a hose bib (an outdoor water faucet that has
hose threads on the spout) is connected to an irrigation system for the purpose of
providing supplemental water to an area, the hose bib must be installed using a quick
coupler key on a quick coupler installed in a covered purple valve box and the hose
bib and any hoses connected to the bib must be labeled "non potable, not safe for
drinking." An isolation valve must be installed upstream of a quick coupler connecting
a hose bib to an irrigation system.
P2902.5.3.7.14 Licensed Person On Site During Instal lation.Beg inning January
1, 2010, either a licensed irrigator or a licensed irrigation technician shall be on -site at
all times while the landscape irrigation system is being installed. When an irrigator is
not onsite, the irrigator shall be responsible for ensuring that a licensed irrigation
technician is on -site to supervise the installation of the irrigation system.
P2902.5.3.8 Completion of Irrigation System Installation. Upon completion of the
irrigation system, the irrigator or irrigation technician who provided supervision for the
on -site installation shall be required to complete the following four items:
(1) a final walk through with the irrigation system's owner or the owner's
representative to explain the operation of the system;
(2) The maintenance checklist on which the irrigator or irrigation technician shall
obtain the signature of the irrigation system's owner or owner's representative and
shall sign, date, and seal the checklist. If the irrigation system's owner or owner's
representative is unwilling or unable to sign the maintenance checklist, the irrigator
shall note the time and date of the refusal on the irrigation system's owner or owner's
representative's signature line. The irrigation system owner or owner's representative
will be given the original maintenance checklist and a duplicate copy of the
maintenance checklist shall be maintained by the irrigator.
The items on the maintenance checklist shall include but are not limited to:
(a) the manufacturer's manual for the automatic controller, if the system is
automatic;
(b) a seasonal (spring, summer, fall, winter) watering schedule based on either
current/real time evapotranspiration or monthly historical reference
evapotranspiration (historical ET) data, monthly effective rainfall estimates, plant
landscape coefficient factors, and site factors;
(c) a list of components, such as the nozzle, or pump filters, and other such
components; that require maintenance and the recommended frequency for the
service; and
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(d) the statement, "This irrigation system has been installed in accordance with
all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders. I have
tested the system and determined that it has been installed according to the
Irrigation Plan and is properly adjusted for the most efficient application of water
at this time."
(3) A permanent sticker which contains the irrigator's name, license number,
company name, telephone number and the dates of the warranty period shall be
affixed to each automatic controller installed by the irrigator or irrigation
technician. If the irrigation system is manual, the sticker shall be affixed to the
original maintenance checklist. The information contained on the sticker must be
printed with waterproof ink and include:
(4) The irrigation plan indicating the actual installation of the system must be
provided to the irrigation system's owner or owner representative.
P2902.5.3.9 Maintenance, Alteration, Repair, or Service of Irrigation
Systems. The licensed irrigator is responsible for all work that the irrigator
performed during the maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of an irrigation
system during the warranty period. The irrigator or business owner is not
responsible for the professional negligence of any other irrigator who
subsequently conducts any irrigation service on the same irrigation system.
All trenches and holes created during the maintenance, alteration, repair, or
service of an irrigation system must be returned to the original grade with
compacted select backfill.
Colored PVC pipe primer solvent must be used on all pipes and fittings used in
the maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of an irrigation system in
accordance with the adopted International Plumbing Code (Section 605).
When maintenance, alteration, repair or service of an irrigation system involves
excavation work at the water meter or backflow prevention device, an isolation
valve shall be installed, if an isolation valve is not present.
P2902.5.3.10 Reclaimed Water. Reclaimed water may be utilized in landscape
irrigation systems if:
(1) there is no direct contact with edible crops, unless the crop is pasteurized
before consumption;
(2) the irrigation system does not spray water across property lines that do not
belong to the irrigation system's owner;
(3) the irrigation system is installed using purple components;
(4) the domestic potable water line is connected using an air gap or a reduced
pressure principle backflow prevention device, in accordance with §290.47(i) of
this title (relating to Appendices);
(5) a minimum of an eight inch by eight inch sign is prominently posted on /in the
area that is being irrigated, that reads, "RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK"
; and
(6) backflow prevention on the reclaimed water supply line shall be provided in
accordance with the regulations of the city's water provider.
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P2902.5.3.11 Advertisement Requirements.Al I vehicles used in the
performance of irrigation installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, or service
must display the irrigator's license number in the form of "LI " in a
contrasting color of block letters at least two inches high, on both sides of the
vehicle.
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All forms of written and electronic advertisements for irrigation services must
display the irrigator's license number in the form of "LI " Any form of
advertisement, including business cards, and estimates which displays an entity's
or individual's name other than that of the licensed irrigator must also display the
name of the licensed irrigator and the licensed irrigator's license number. Trailers
that advertise irrigation services must display the irrigator's license number.
The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the commission must be
prominently displayed on a legible sign and displayed in plain view for the
purpose of addressing complaints at the permanent structure where irrigation
business is primarily conducted and irrigation records are kept.
P2902.5.3.12 Contracts.A II contracts to install an irrigation system must be in
writing and signed by each party and must specify the irrigator's name, license
number, business address, current business telephone numbers, the date that
each party signed the agreement, the total agreed price, and must contain the
statement, "Irrigation in Texas is regulated by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ), MC -178, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-
3087. TCEQ's website is: www. tceq.state.tx.us." All contracts must include the
irrigator's seal, signature, and date.
All written estimates, proposals, bids, and invoices relating to the installation or
repair of an irrigation system(s) must include the irrigator's name, license
number, business address, current business telephone number(s), and the
statement: "Irrigation in Texas is regulated by the Texas Commission On
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) (MC -178), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-
3087. TCEQ's web site is: www.tceq.state.tx.us."
An individual who agrees by contract to provide irrigation services as defined in
§344.30 of this title (relating to License Required) shall hold an irrigator license
issued under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30 (relating to
Occupational Licenses and Registrations) unless the contract is a pass- through
contract as defined in §344.1(36) of this title (relating to Definitions). If a pass -
through contract includes irrigation services, then the irrigation portion of the
contract can only be performed by a licensed irrigator. If an irrigator installs a
system pursuant to a pass- through contract, the irrigator shall still be responsible
for providing the irrigation system's owner or through contract, the irrigator shall
still be responsible for providing the irrigation system's owner or owner's
representative a copy of the warranty and all other documents required under
this chapter. A pass- through contract must identify by name and license number
the irrigator that will perform the work and must provide a mechanism for
contacting the irrigator for irrigation system warranty work.
The contract must include the dates that the warranty is valid.
P2902.5.3.13 Warranties for Irrigation Systems. On all installations of new
irrigation systems, an irrigator shall present the irrigation system's owner or
owner's representative with a written warranty covering materials and labor
furnished in the new installation of the irrigation system. The irrigator shall be
responsible for adhering to terms of the warranty. If the irrigator's warranty is less
than the manufacturer's warranty for the system components, then the irrigator
shall provide the irrigation system's owner or the owner's representative with
applicable information regarding the manufacturer's warranty period. The
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warranty must include the irrigator's seal, signature, and date. If the warranty is
part of an irrigator's contract, a separate warranty document is not required.
An irrigator's written warranty on new irrigation systems must specify the
irrigator's name, business address, and business telephone number(s), must
contain the signature of the irrigation system's owner or owner's representative
confirming receipt of the warranty and must include the statement: "Irrigation in
Texas is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ),
MC -178, P.O. Box 130897, Austin, Texas 78711 -3087. TCEQ's website is:
www.tceq.state.tx. us."
On all maintenance, alterations, repairs, or service to existing irrigation systems,
an irrigator shall present the irrigation system's owner or owner's representative a
written document that identifies the materials furnished in the maintenance,
alteration, repair, or service. If a warranty is provided, the irrigator shall abide by
the terms. The warranty document must include the irrigator's name and
business contact information.
P2902.5.3.14 Duties and Responsibilities of City Irrigation Inspectors.A
licensed irrigation inspector or plumbing inspector shall enforce the ordinance of
the city, and shall be responsible for:
(1) verifying that the appropriate permits have been obtained for an irrigation
system and that the irrigator and installer or irrigation technician, if applicable, are
licensed;
(2) inspecting the irrigation system;
(3) determining that the irrigation system complies with the requirements of this
section;
(4) determining that the appropriate backflow prevention device was installed and
tested;
(5) investigating complaints related to irrigation system installation, maintenance,
alteration, repairs, or service of an irrigation system and advertisement of
irrigation services; and
(6) maintaining inspection records according to this section."
33. Table P2904.4 (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"
34. 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"
35. Section P2904.5.1 (Under concrete slabs) is amended by deleting the existing
text and replacing it with the following:
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"Inaccessible water distribution piping under slabs shall be copper (minimum type
K), cross - linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing, or cross - linked
polyethylene /aluminum /cross - linked polyethylene (PEX -AL -PEX) pipe, all
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installed without joints or connections. Materials subject to corrosion shall be
protected when exposed to concrete or corrosive soils."
36. 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."
37. 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."
38. 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."
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39. 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:
1. 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.
9. 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 ' / 2 "), 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."
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12. Section 406.4.1 (Test pressure) is amended by deleting the existing text in it
entirety and replacing it with the following:
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"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."
13. Section 406.4.2 (Test duration) is amended by deleting the existing text in its
entirety and replacing it with the following:
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"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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AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
D. The International Mechanical Code adopted by reference in Section 101.4.3,
2006 International Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. 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 ".
9. Section 507.16.1 (Capture and containment test) is amended by deleting
the section in its entirety.
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AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
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 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. 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 202 (Definitions) is amended by adding the following definitions:
Air Gap, Irrigation System. A complete physical separation between the free
flowing discharge end of a potable water supply pipeline and an open or non -
pressure receiving vessel.
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker. An assembly containing an air inlet valve, a
check seat, and an air inlet port. The flow of water into the body causes the air
inlet valve to close the air inlet port. When the flow of water stops the air inlet
valve falls and forms a check against back - siphonage. At the same time it opens
the air inlet port allowing air to enter and satisfy the vacuum. Also known as an
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker Back - Siphonage Prevention Assembly.
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Backflow Prevention, Irrigation System. The mechanical prevention of reverse
flow, or back siphonage, of nonpotable water from an irrigation system into the
potable water source.
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Backflow Prevention Assembly. Any assembly used to prevent backflow into a
potable water system. The type of assembly used is based on the existing or
potential degree of health hazard and backflow condition.
Completion of Irrigation System Installation. When the landscape irrigation
system has been installed, all minimum standards met, all tests performed, and
the irrigator is satisfied that the system is operating correctly.
Consulting, Irrigation System. The act of providing advice, guidance, review or
recommendations related to landscape irrigation systems.
Cross - Connection. An actual or potential connection between a potable water
source and an irrigation system that may contain contaminates or pollutants or
any source of water that has been treated to a lesser degree in the treatment
process.
Design, Irrigation System. The act of determining the various elements of a
landscape irrigation system that will include, but not be limited to, elements such
as collecting site specific information, defining the scope of the project, defining
plant watering needs, selecting and laying out emission devices, locating system
components, conducting hydraulics calculations, identifying any local regulatory
requirements, or scheduling irrigation work at a site. Completion of the various
components will result in an irrigation plan.
Design Pressure, Irrigation System. The pressure that is required for an
emission device to operate properly. Design pressure is calculated by adding the
operating pressure necessary at an emission device to the total of all pressure
losses accumulated from an emission device to the water source.
Double Check Valve. An assembly that is composed of two independently
acting, approved check valves, including tightly closed resilient seated shutoff
valves attached at each end of the assembly and fitted with properly located
resilient seated test cocks. Also known as a Double Check Valve Backflow
Prevention Assembly.
Emission Device. Any device that is contained within an irrigation system and
that is used to apply water. Common emission devices in an irrigation system
include, but are not limited to, spray and rotary sprinkler heads, and drip irrigation
emitters.
Employed, Irrigation Systems. Engaged or hired to provide consulting services
or perform any activity relating to the sale, design, installation, maintenance,
alteration, repair, or service to irrigation systems. A person is employed if that
person is in an employer - employee relationship as defined by Internal Revenue
Code, 26 United States Code Service, §3212(d) based on the behavioral control,
financial control, and the type of relationship involved in performing employment
related tasks.
Head -to -Head Spacing, Irrigation System. The spacing of spray or rotary
heads equal to the manufacturer's published radius of the head.
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Health Hazard, Irrigation System. A cross - connection or potential cross -
connection with an irrigation system that involves any substance that may, if
introduced into the potable water supply, cause death or illness, spread disease,
or have a high probability of causing such effects.
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Hydraulics. The science of dynamic and static water; the mathematical
computation of determining pressure losses and pressure requirements of an
irrigation system.
Installer, Irrigation System. A person who actually connects an irrigation
system to a private or public raw or potable water supply system or any water
supply, who is licensed according to Title 30, Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 30 (relating to Occupational Licenses and Registrations).
Irrigation Inspector. A person who inspects irrigation systems and performs
other enforcement duties for a municipality or water district as an employee or as
a contractor and is required to be licensed under Title 30, Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 30 (relating to Occupational Licenses and Registrations).
Irrigation Plan. A scaled drawing of a landscape irrigation system which lists
required information, the scope of the project, and represents the changes made
in the installation of the irrigation system.
Irrigation Services. Selling, designing, installing, maintaining, altering, repairing,
servicing, permitting, providing consulting services regarding, or connecting an
irrigation system to a water supply.
Irrigation System. An assembly of component parts, including the backflow
device and all equipment downstream, that is permanently installed for the
controlled distribution and conservation of water to irrigate any type of landscape
vegetation in any location, and /or to reduce dust or control erosion. This term
does not include a system that is used on or by an agricultural operation as
defined by Texas Agricultural Code, §251.002.
Irrigation Technician. A person who works under the supervision of a licensed
irrigator to install, maintain, alter, repair, service or supervise installation of an
irrigation system, including the connection of such system in or to a private or
public, raw or potable water supply system or any water supply, and who is
required to be licensed under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30
(relating to Occupational Licenses and Registrations).
Irrigation Zone. A subdivision of an irrigation system with a matched
precipitation rate based on plant material type (such as turf, shrubs, or trees),
microclimate factors (such as sun /shade ratio), topographic features (such as
slope) and soil conditions (such as sand, loam, clay, or combination) or for
hydrological control.
Irrigator. A person who sells, designs, offers consultations regarding, installs,
maintains, alters, repairs, services or supervises the installation of an irrigation
system, including the connection of such system to a private or public, raw or
potable water supply system or any water supply, and who is required to be
licensed under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30.
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Irrigator -in- Charge. The irrigator responsible for all irrigation work performed by
an exempt business owner, including, but not limited to obtaining permits,
developing design plans, supervising the work of other irrigators or irrigation
technicians, and installing, selling, maintaining, altering, repairing, or servicing a
landscape irrigation system.
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Landscape Irrigation. The science of applying the necessary amount of water
to promote or sustain healthy growth of plant material or turf.
Irrigation License. An occupational license that is issued by the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality under Title 30, Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 30 to an individual that authorizes the individual to engage in an
activity that is covered by Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30.
Mainline, Irrigation System. A pipe within an irrigation system that delivers
water from the water source to the individual zone valves.
Maintenance Checklist, Irrigation System. A document made available to the
irrigation system's owner or owner's representative that contains information
regarding the operation and maintenance of the irrigation system, including, but
not limited to: checking and repairing the irrigation system, setting the automatic
controller, checking the rain or moisture sensor, cleaning filters, pruning grass
and plants away from irrigation emitters, using and operating the irrigation
system, the precipitation rates of each irrigation zone within the system, any
water conservation measures currently in effect from the water purveyor, the
name of the water purveyor, a suggested seasonal or monthly watering schedule
based on current evapotranspiration data for the geographic region, and the
minimum water requirements for the plant material in each zone based on the
soil type and plant material where the system is installed.
Major Maintenance, Alteration, Repair, or Service (Irrigation System). Any
activity that involves opening to the atmosphere the irrigation main line at any
point prior to the discharge side of any irrigation zone control valve. This
includes, but is not limited to, repairing or connecting into a main supply pipe,
replacing a zone control valve, or repairing a zone control valve in a manner that
opens the system to the atmosphere.
Master Valve, Irrigation System. A remote control valve located after the
backflow prevention device that controls the flow of water to the irrigation system
mainline.
Matched Precipitation Rate. The condition in which all sprinkler heads within an
irrigation zone apply water at the same rate.
New Installation, Irrigation System. An irrigation system installed at a location
where one did not previously exist .
Pass - through Contract. A written contract between a contractor or builder and a
licensed irrigator or exempt business owner to perform part or all of the irrigation
services relating to an irrigation system.
Pressure Vacuum Breaker. An assembly containing an independently operating
internally loaded check valve and an independently operating loaded air inlet
valve located on the discharge side of the check valve. Also known as a
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Back - siphonage Prevention Assembly.
Reclaimed Water. Domestic or municipal wastewater which has been treated to
a quality suitable for beneficial use, such as landscape irrigation.
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Records of Landscape Irrigation Activities. The irrigation plans, contracts,
warranty information, invoices, copies of permits, and other documents that
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relate to the installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of a
landscape irrigation system.
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly. An assembly
containing two independently acting approved check valves together with a
hydraulically operating mechanically independent pressure differential relief valve
located between the two check valves and below the first check valve.
Static Water Pressure. The pressure of water when it is not moving.
Supervision, Landscape Irrigation. The on- the -job oversight and direction by a
licensed irrigator who is fulfilling his or her professional responsibility to the client
and /or employer in compliance with local or state requirements. Also a licensed
installer working under the direction of a licensed irrigator or an irrigation
technician who is working under the direction of a licensed irrigator to install,
maintain, alter, repair or service an irrigation system.
Water Conservation, Irrigation System. The design, installation, service, and
operation of an irrigation system in a manner that prevents the waste of water,
promotes the most efficient use of water, and applies the least amount of water
that is required to maintain healthy individual plant material or turf, reduce dust,
and control erosion.
Zone Flow. A measurement, in gallons per minute or gallons per hour, of the
actual flow of water through a zone valve, calculated by individually opening each
zone valve and obtaining a valid reading after the pressure has stabilized. For
design purposes, the zone flow is the total flow of all nozzles in the zone at a
specific pressure.
Zone Valve, Irrigation System. An automatic valve that controls a single zone
of a landscape irrigation system.
8. 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."
Section 312.1 (Required tests) is amended by deleting the following text from
said section:
", for piping systems other than plastic, by"
10. 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 tightly plugged except the highest opening of the
section under test, and each section shall be 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."
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11. 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."
12. 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."
13. 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."
14. 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"
15. Table 605.4 (Water Distribution Pipe) is amended by deleting the following
materials:
" Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing
Polyethylene /aluminum /polyethylene (PE- AL -PE) pipe"
16. 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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17. Section 606 (Installation of the Building Water Distribution System) is amended
by adding section 606.8 to read as follows:
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"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."
18. 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."
19. Chapter 6 (Water Supply and Distribution) is amended by adding Section 614,
Landscape Irrigation Systems, to read as follows:
"Section 614
Landscape Irrigation Systems
614.1 Valid License Required. Any person who connects an irrigation system to
the water supply within the city or the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, commonly
referred to as the ETJ, must hold a valid license, as defined by Title 30, Texas
Administrative Code, Chapter 30 and required by Chapter 1903 of the Texas
Occupations Code, or as defined by Chapter 365, Title 22 of the Texas
Administrative Code and required by Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations
Code,
Exception: A property owner is not required to be licensed in accordance with
Texas Occupations Code, Title 12, §1903.002(c)(1) if he or she is performing
irrigation work in a building or on a premises owned or occupied by the person as
the person's home. A home or property owner who installs an irrigation system
must meet the standards contained in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 344 regarding spacing, water pressure, spraying water over impervious
materials, rain or moisture shut -off devices or other technology, backflow
prevention and isolation valves. See Texas Occupations Code §1903.002 for
other exemptions to the licensing requirement.
614.2 Permit Required. Any person installing an irrigation system within the
territorial limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city is required to obtain a
permit from the city prior to beginning work on the irrigation system. A completed
irrigation permit application and irrigation plan must be a submitted to the city and
approved before a permit will be issued by the city. The irrigation plan must be in
compliance with the requirements of this section.
Exceptions:
(1) An irrigation system that is an on -site sewage disposal system, as defined by
Section 366.002, Health and Safety Code; or
(2) An irrigation system used on or by an agricultural operation as defined by
Section 251.002, Agriculture Code; or
(3) An irrigation system connected to a groundwater well used by a property
owner strictly for domestic use.
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614.3 Backflow Prevention Methods and Devices. Any irrigation system that is
connected to the potable water supply must be connected through a backflow
prevention method approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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(TCEQ). The backflow prevention device must be approved by the Foundation
for Cross - Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, University of Southern
California,the International Plumbing Code; or any other laboratory that has
equivalent capabilities for both the laboratory and field evaluation of backflow
prevention assemblies. The backflow prevention device must be installed in
accordance with the laboratory approval standards or if the approval does not
include specific installation information, the manufacturer's current published
recommendations. If conditions that present a health hazard exist, one of the
following methods must be used to prevent backflow;
(1) An air gap may be used if:
(a) there is an unobstructed physical separation; and
(b) the distance from the lowest point of the water supply outlet to the flood
rim of the fixture or assembly into which the outlet discharges is at least one
inch or twice the diameter of the water supply outlet, whichever is greater.
(2) Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies may be used if:
(a) the device is installed at a minimum of 12 inches above ground in a
location that will ensure that the assembly will not be submerged; and
(b) drainage is provided for any water that may be discharged through the
assembly relief valve.
(3) Atmospheric vacuum breakers may only be used as replacements on
existing systems utilizing atmospheric vacuum breakers if:
(a) no back - pressure will be present;
(b) there are no shutoff valves downstream from the atmospheric vacuum
breaker;
(c) the device is installed at a minimum of six inches above any downstream
piping and the highest downstream opening. Pop -up sprinklers are measured
from the retracted position from the top of the sprinkler;
(d) there is no continuous pressure on the supply side of the atmospheric
vacuum breaker for more than 12 hours in any 24 -hour period; and
(e) a separate atmospheric vacuum breaker is installed on the discharge side
of each irrigation control valve, between the valve and all the emission
devices that the valve controls.
(4) Pressure vacuum breakers may be used if:
(a) no back - pressure condition will occur; and
(b) the device is installed at a minimum of 12 inches above any downstream
piping and the highest downstream opening. Pop -up sprinklers are measured
from the retracted position from the top of the sprinkler.
All backflow prevention devices used in applications designated as health
hazards must be tested upon installation and annually thereafter.
If there are no conditions that present a health hazard, double check valve
backflow prevention assemblies may be used to prevent backflow if the device is
tested upon installation and test cocks are used for testing only.A double check
valve may be installed below ground if:
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(a) the double check valve assembly is installed in a vault or other approved
enclosure that which is constructed of a durable material. The vault or
enclosure shall either be of solid (waterproof) construction with an
integral bottom or bottomless to facilitate drainage. If the vault or
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enclosure is bottomless, a minimum of four (4) inches of washed gravel
shall be installed below the assembly. The washed gravel shall have a
diameter of between 3/8 inch and 3/4 inch (inclusive);
(b) the test cocks are plugged with a non - ferrous material (brass, plastic,
etc.) except when the double check valve is being tested;
(c) the test cock plugs are threaded, water- tight, and made of non - ferrous
material;
(d) a y -type strainer is installed on the inlet side of the double check valve;
(e) a minimum clearance of three (3) inches is provided between any fill
material and the bottom of the double check valve to allow space for
testing and repair; and
(f) a minimum clearance of four (4) inches is provided on the sides of the
double check valve to test and repair the double check valve.
If an existing irrigation system without a backflow- prevention assembly requires
major maintenance, alteration, repair, or service, the system must be connected
to the potable water supply through an approved, properly installed backflow
prevention method before any major maintenance, alteration, repair, or service is
performed.
If an irrigation system is connected to a potable water supply through a double
check valve, pressure vacuum breaker, or reduced pressure principle backflow
assembly and includes an automatic master valve on the system, the automatic
master valve must be installed on the discharge side of the backflow prevention
assembly.
The irrigator shall ensure the backflow prevention device is tested by a licensed
Backf low Prevention Assembly Tester prior to being placed in service. The tester
must be registered with the City of College Station and the test results provided
to the local water purveyor and the irrigation system's owner or owner's
representative within ten business days of testing of the backflow prevention
device.
614.4 Specific Conditions and Cross - Connection Control.Bef ore any
chemical is added to an irrigation system connected to the potable water supply,
the irrigation system must be connected through a reduced pressure principle
backflow prevention assembly or air gap.
Connection of any additional water source to an irrigation system that is
connected to the potable water supply can only be done if the irrigation system is
connected to the potable water supply through a reduced - pressure principle
backflow prevention assembly or an air gap.
Irrigation system components with chemical additives induced by aspiration,
injection, or emission system connected to any potable water supply must be
connected through a reduced pressure principle backflow device.
If an irrigation system is designed or installed on a property that is served by an
on -site sewage facility, as defined in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 285, then:
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(1) all irrigation piping and valves must meet the separation distances from the
On -Site Sewage Facilities system as required for a private water line in Title 30,
Texas Administrative Code, Section 285.91(10);
(2) any connections using a private or public potable water source that is not the
city's potable water system must be connected to the water source through a
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reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly as defined in Title 30,
Texas Administrative Code, Section 344.50; and
(3) any water from the irrigation system that is applied to the surface of the area
utilized by the On -Site Sewage Facility system must be controlled on a separate
irrigation zone or zones so as to allow complete control of any irrigation to that
area so that there will not be excess water that would prevent the On -Site
Sewage Facilities system from operating effectively.
614.5 Water Conservation. All irrigation systems shall be designed, installed,
maintained, altered, repaired, serviced, and operated in a manner that will
promote water conservation as defined in the Definitions by the International
Plumbing Code, as amended.
614.6 Irrigation Plan Requirements.A n irrigator shall prepare an irrigation plan
for each site where a new irrigation system will be installed. A paper or electronic
copy of the irrigation plan must be on the job site at all times during the
installation of the irrigation system. A drawing showing the actual installation of
the system is due to each irrigation system owner after all new irrigation system
installations. During the installation of the irrigation system, variances from the
original plan may be authorized by the licensed irrigator if the variance from the
plan does not:
(1) diminish the operational integrity of the irrigation system;
(2) violate any requirements of this ordinance; and
(3) go unnoted in red on the irrigation plan.
The irrigation plan must include complete coverage of the area to be irrigated. If
a system does not provide complete coverage of the area to be irrigated, it must
be noted on the irrigation plan. All irrigation plans used for construction must be
drawn to scale. The plan must include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) the irrigator's seal, signature, and date of signing;
(2) all major physical features and the boundaries of the areas to be watered;
(3) a North arrow;
(4) a legend;
(5) the zone flow measurement for each zone;
(6) location and type of each:
(a) controller; and
(b) sensor (for example, but not limited to, rain, moisture, wind, flow, or
freeze);
(7) location, type, and size of each:
(a) water source, such as, but not limited to a water meter and point(s) of
connection;
(b) backflow prevention device;
(c) water emission device, including, but not limited to, spray heads,
rotary sprinkler heads, quick - couplers, bubblers, drip, or micro - sprays;
(d) valve, including but not limited to, zone valves, master valves, and
isolation valves;
(e) pressure regulation component; and
(f) main line and lateral piping.
(8) the scale used; and
(9) the design pressure.
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614.1.7 Design and Installation Requirements. No irrigation design or
installation shall require the use of any component, including the water meter, in
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a way which exceeds the manufacturer's published performance limitations for
the component.
614.1.7.1 Spacing. The maximum spacing between emission devices must not
exceed the manufacturer's published radius or spacing of the device(s). The
radius or spacing is determined by referring to the manufacturer's published
specifications for a specific emission device at a specific operating pressure.
New irrigation systems shall not utilize above - ground spray emission devices in
landscapes that are less than 48 inches not including the impervious surfaces in
either length or width and which contain impervious pedestrian or vehicular traffic
surfaces along two or more perimeters. If pop -up sprays or rotary sprinkler heads
are used in a new irrigation system, the sprinkler heads must direct flow away
from any adjacent surface and shall not be installed closer than four inches from
a hardscape, such as, but not limited to, a building foundation, fence, concrete,
asphalt, pavers, or stones set with mortar.
Exception: Narrow paved walkways, jogging paths, golf cart paths or other small
areas located in cemeteries, parks, golf courses or other public areas if the runoff
drains into a landscaped area.
614.1.7.2 Emission Devices.Em ission devices must be installed to operate at
the minimum and not above the maximum sprinkler head pressure as published
by the manufacturer for the nozzle and head spacing that is used. Methods to
achieve the water pressure requirements include, but are not limited to, flow
control valves, a pressure regulator, or pressure compensating spray heads.
614.1.7.3 Piping. Piping in irrigation systems must be designed and installed so
that the flow of water in the pipe will not exceed a velocity of five feet per second
for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.
614.1.7.4 Irrigation Zones. Irrigation systems shall have separate zones based
on plant material type, microclimate factors, topographic features, soil conditions,
and hydrological requirements.
614.1.7.5 Matched Precipitation Rate. Zones must be designed and installed
so that all of the emission devices in that zone irrigate at the same precipitation
rate.
614.1.7.6 Impervious Surfaces. Irrigation systems shall not spray water over
surfaces made of concrete, asphalt, brick, wood, stones set with mortar, or any
other impervious material, such as, but not limited to, walls, fences, sidewalks,
streets, etc.
614.1.7.7 Master Valve. When provided, a master valve shall be installed on the
discharge side of the backflow prevention device on all new installations.
614.1.7.8 PVC Pipe Primer Solvent. All new irrigation systems that are installed
using PVC pipe and fittings shall be primed with a colored primer prior to
applying the PVC cement in accordance with the International Plumbing Code
(Section 605).
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614.1.7.9 Rain or Moisture Sensor.Al I new automatically controlled irrigation
systems must include sensors or other technology designed to inhibit or interrupt
operation of the irrigation system during periods of moisture or rainfall. Rain or
moisture shut -off technology must be installed according to the manufacturer's
published recommendations. Repairs to existing automatic irrigation systems that
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require replacement of an existing controller must include a sensor or other
technology designed to inhibit or interrupt operation of the irrigation system
during periods of moisture or rainfall.
614.1.7.10 Isolation Valve. All new irrigation systems must include an isolation
valve between the water meter and the backflow prevention device.
614.1.7.11 Depth Coverage of Piping.Pi ping in all irrigation systems must be
installed according to the manufacturer's published specifications for depth
coverage of piping. If the manufacturer has not published specifications for depth
coverage of piping, the piping must be installed to provide minimum depth
coverage of six inches of select backfill, between the top of the pipe and the
natural grade of the topsoil. All portions of the irrigation system that fail to meet
this standard must be noted on the irrigation plan. If the area being irrigated has
rock at a depth of six inches or less, select backfill may be mounded over the
pipe. Mounding must be noted on the irrigation plan and discussed with the
irrigation system owner or owner's representative to address any safety issues. If
a utility, man -made structure or roots create an unavoidable obstacle, which
makes the six -inch depth coverage requirement impractical, the piping shall be
installed to provide a minimum of two inches of select backfill between the top of
the pipe and the natural grade of the topsoil. All trenches and holes created
during installation of an irrigation system must be backfilled and compacted to
the original grade.
614.1.7.12 Irrigation System Wiring. Underground electrical wiring used to
connect an automatic controller to any electrical component of the irrigation
system must be listed by Underwriters Laboratories as acceptable for burial
underground. Electrical wiring that connects any electrical components of an
irrigation system must be sized according to the manufacturer's recommendation.
Electrical wire splices which may be exposed to moisture must be waterproof as
certified by the wire splice manufacturer. Underground electrical wiring that
connects an automatic controller to any electrical component of the irrigation
system must be buried with a minimum of six inches of select backfill.
614.1.7.13 Irrigation System Water. Water contained within the piping of an
irrigation system is deemed to be non - potable. No drinking or domestic water
usage, such as, but not limited to, filling swimming pools or decorative fountains,
shall be connected to an irrigation system. If a hose bib (an outdoor water faucet
that has hose threads on the spout) is connected to an irrigation system for the
purpose of providing supplemental water to an area, the hose bib must be
installed using a quick coupler key on a quick coupler installed in a covered
purple valve box and the hose bib and any hoses connected to the bib must be
labeled "non potable, not safe for drinking." An isolation valve must be installed
upstream of a quick coupler connecting a hose bib to an irrigation system.
614.1.7.14 Licensed Person On Site During Installation. Beginning January 1,
2010, either a licensed irrigator or a licensed irrigation technician shall be on -site
at all times while the landscape irrigation system is being installed. When an
irrigator is not onsite, the irrigator shall be responsible for ensuring that a
licensed irrigation technician is on -site to supervise the installation of the
irrigation system.
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614.1.8 Completion of Irrigation System Installation.Up on completion of the
irrigation system, the irrigator or irrigation technician who provided supervision for
the on -site installation shall be required to complete the following four items:
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(1) a final walk through with the irrigation system's owner or the owner's
representative to explain the operation of the system;
(2) The maintenance checklist on which the irrigator or irrigation technician shall
obtain the signature of the irrigation system's owner or owner's representative
and shall sign, date, and seal the checklist. If the irrigation system's owner or
owner's representative is unwilling or unable to sign the maintenance checklist,
the irrigator shall note the time and date of the refusal on the irrigation system's
owner or owner's representative's signature line. The irrigation system owner or
owner's representative will be given the original maintenance checklist and a
duplicate copy of the maintenance checklist shall be maintained by the irrigator.
The items on the maintenance checklist shall include but are not limited to:
(a) the manufacturer's manual for the automatic controller, if the system is
automatic;
(b) a seasonal (spring, summer, fall, winter) watering schedule based on either
current/real time evapotranspiration or monthly historical reference
evapotranspiration (historical ET) data, monthly effective rainfall estimates, plant
landscape coefficient factors, and site factors;
(c) a list of components, such as the nozzle, or pump filters, and other such
components; that require maintenance and the recommended frequency for the
service; and
(d) the statement, "This irrigation system has been installed in accordance with
all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders. I have
tested the system and determined that it has been installed according to the
Irrigation Plan and is properly adjusted for the most efficient application of water
at this time."
(3) A permanent sticker which contains the irrigator's name, license number,
company name, telephone number and the dates of the warranty period shall be
affixed to each automatic controller installed by the irrigator or irrigation
technician. If the irrigation system is manual, the sticker shall be affixed to the
original maintenance checklist. The information contained on the sticker must be
printed with waterproof ink and include:
(4) The irrigation plan indicating the actual installation of the system must be
provided to the irrigation system's owner or owner representative.
614.1.9 Maintenance, Alteration, Repair, or Service of Irrigation Systems.
The licensed irrigator is responsible for all work that the irrigator performed
during the maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of an irrigation system
during the warranty period. The irrigator or business owner is not responsible for
the professional negligence of any other irrigator who subsequently conducts any
irrigation service on the same irrigation system.
All trenches and holes created during the maintenance, alteration, repair, or
service of an irrigation system must be returned to the original grade with
compacted select backfill.
Colored PVC pipe primer solvent must be used on all pipes and fittings used in
the maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of an irrigation system in
accordance with the adopted International Plumbing Code (Section 605).
When maintenance, alteration, repair or service of an irrigation system involves
excavation work at the water meter or backflow prevention device, an isolation
valve shall be installed, if an isolation valve is not present.
614.1.10 Reclaimed Water. Reclaimed water may be utilized in landscape
irrigation systems if:
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(1) there is no direct contact with edible crops, unless the crop is pasteurized
before consumption;
(2) the irrigation system does not spray water across property lines that do not
belong to the irrigation system's owner;
(3) the irrigation system is installed using purple components;
(4) the domestic potable water line is connected using an air gap or a reduced
pressure principle backflow prevention device, in accordance with §290.47(i) of
this title (relating to Appendices);
(5) a minimum of an eight inch by eight inch sign is prominently posted on /in the
area that is being irrigated, that reads, "RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT DRINK"
; and
(6) backflow prevention on the reclaimed water supply line shall be provided in
accordance with the regulations of the city's water provider.
614.1.11 Advertisement Requirements.A II vehicles used in the performance of
irrigation installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, or service must display the
irrigator's license number in the form of "LI " in a contrasting color of
block letters at least two inches high, on both sides of the vehicle.
All forms of written and electronic advertisements for irrigation services must
display the irrigator's license number in the form of "LI ." Any form of
advertisement, including business cards, and estimates which displays an entity's
or individual's name other than that of the licensed irrigator must also display the
name of the licensed irrigator and the licensed irrigator's license number. Trailers
that advertise irrigation services must display the irrigator's license number.
The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the commission must be
prominently displayed on a legible sign and displayed in plain view for the
purpose of addressing complaints at the permanent structure where irrigation
business is primarily conducted and irrigation records are kept.
614.1.12 Contracts. All contracts to install an irrigation system must be in writing
and signed by each party and must specify the irrigator's name, license number,
business address, current business telephone numbers, the date that each party
signed the agreement, the total agreed price, and must contain the statement,
"Irrigation in Texas is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ), MC -178, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711 -3087. TCEQ's
website is: www. tceq.state.tx.us." All contracts must include the irrigator's seal,
signature, and date.
All written estimates, proposals, bids, and invoices relating to the installation or
repair of an irrigation system(s) must include the irrigator's name, license
number, business address, current business telephone number(s), and the
statement: "Irrigation in Texas is regulated by the Texas Commission On
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) (MC -178), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-
3087. TCEQ's web site is: www.tceq.state.tx.us."
An individual who agrees by contract to provide irrigation services as defined in
§344.30 of this title (relating to License Required) shall hold an irrigator license
issued under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30 (relating to
Occupational Licenses and Registrations) unless the contract is a pass- through
contract as defined in §344.1(36) of this title (relating to Definitions). If a pass -
through contract includes irrigation services, then the irrigation portion of the
contract can only be performed by a licensed irrigator. If an irrigator installs a
system pursuant to a pass- through contract, the irrigator shall still be responsible
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for providing the irrigation system's owner or through contract, the irrigator shall
still be responsible for providing the irrigation system's owner or owner's
representative a copy of the warranty and all other documents required under
this chapter. A pass- through contract must identify by name and license number
the irrigator that will perform the work and must provide a mechanism for
contacting the irrigator for irrigation system warranty work.
The contract must include the dates that the warranty is valid.
614.1.13 Warranties for Irrigation Systems. On all installations of new
irrigation systems, an irrigator shall present the irrigation system's owner or
owner's representative with a written warranty covering materials and labor
furnished in the new installation of the irrigation system. The irrigator shall be
responsible for adhering to terms of the warranty. If the irrigator's warranty is less
than the manufacturer's warranty for the system components, then the irrigator
shall provide the irrigation system's owner or the owner's representative with
applicable information regarding the manufacturer's warranty period. The
warranty must include the irrigator's seal, signature, and date. If the warranty is
part of an irrigator's contract, a separate warranty document is not required.
An irrigator's written warranty on new irrigation systems must specify the
irrigator's name, business address, and business telephone number(s), must
contain the signature of the irrigation system's owner or owner's representative
confirming receipt of the warranty and must include the statement: "Irrigation in
Texas is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ),
MC -178, P.O. Box 130897, Austin, Texas 78711 -3087. TCEQ's website is:
www.tceq.state.tx. us."
On all maintenance, alterations, repairs, or service to existing irrigation systems,
an irrigator shall present the irrigation system's owner or owner's representative a
written document that identifies the materials furnished in the maintenance,
alteration, repair, or service. If a warranty is provided, the irrigator shall abide by
the terms. The warranty document must include the irrigator's name and
business contact information.
614.1.14 Duties and Responsibilities of City Irrigation Inspectors.A licensed
irrigation inspector or plumbing inspector shall enforce the ordinance of the city,
and shall be responsible for:
(1) verifying that the appropriate permits have been obtained for an irrigation
system and that the irrigator and installer or irrigation technician, if applicable, are
licensed;
(2) inspecting the irrigation system;
(3) determining that the irrigation system complies with the requirements of this
section;
(4) determining that the appropriate backflow prevention device was installed and
tested;
(5) investigating complaints related to irrigation system installation, maintenance,
alteration, repairs, or service of an irrigation system and advertisement of
irrigation services; and
(6) maintaining inspection records according to this section."
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20. Section 701.2 (Sewer required) is amended by deleting the section in its entirety
and replacing with the following:
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"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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AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
F. The International Property Maintenance Code adopted by reference in Section 101.4.5,
2006 international Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. 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
International 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 a self - 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:
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"l 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:
I October' in first blank and "30 April' in second blank
12. Section 602.4 (Occupiable work spaces) is amended by adding the following
exception:
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"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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Dry (B) Moist (A) >
vacrm
oa+H
Warm -humid below
dashed black line
4. Table 301.1 (Climate Zones By State, County And Territories) is amended by
deleting said table and replacing with the following:
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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
22
HILL
2.2
VAL VERDE
2.2
DALLAS
3.2
ARANSAS
2.1
HOUSTON
2.2
VICTORIA
2.1
DAWSON
3.3
ATASCOSA
2.1
JACKSON
2.1
WALKER
2.2
DELTA
3.2
AUSTIN
2.2
JASPER
2.2
WALLER
2.2
DENTON
32
BANDERA
22
JEFFERSON
2.2
WASHINGTON
22
DICKENS
3.3
BASTROP
2.2
JIM HOGG
2.1
WEBB
2.1
EASTLAND
3.2
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
REXAR
22
KENEDY
2.1
WILLIAMSON
2.2
ELLIS
3.2
BOSQUE
22
KINNEY
22
WILSON
2.2
ERATH
3.2
BRAZORIA
2.1
KLEBERG
2.1
ZAPATA
2.1
FANNIN
3.2
BRAZOS
2.2
LA SALLE
2.1
ZAVALA
2.1
FISHER
3.2
BROOKS
2.1
LAVACA
2.2
FOARD
3.3
BURLESON
2.2
LEE
2.2
Xone 3:
FRANKLIN
3.2
CALDWELL
2.2
LEON
2.2
ANDREWS
3.2
GAINS
3.3
CALHOUN
2.1
LIBERTY
2.2
ARCHER
3.3
GARZA
3.3
CAMERON
2.1
LIMESTONE
2.2
SAYLOR
3.3
GILLESPIE
3.1
CHAMBERS
2.2
LIVE OAK
2.1
BLANCO
3.1
GLASSCOCK
3.2
CHEROKEE
2.2
MADISON
22
BORDEN
3.3
GRAYSON
3.2
COLORADO
2.2
MATAGORDA
21
BOWIE
3.2
GREGG
3.2
COMAL
2.2
MAVERICK
2.1
BREWSTER
3.1
HALL
3.4
CORYELL
22
MCLENNAN
2.2
BROWN
3.2
HAMILTON
3.2
DE WITT
2.1
MCMULLEN
2.1
BURNET
3.1
HARDEMAN
3.3
DIMMIT
21
MEDINA
2.2
CALLAHAN
3.2
HARRISON
32
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
2.2
CHILDRESS
3.3
HENDERSON
3.2
FAYETTE
2.2
NUECES
21
CLAY
3.3
HOOD
3.2
FORT SEND
2.2
ORANGE
22
COKE
3.2
HOPKINS
3.2
FREESTONE
2.2
POLK
2.2
COLEMAN
3.2
HOWARD
32
FRIO
21
REAL
2.2
COLLIN
3.2
HUDSPETH
3.2
GALVESTON
2.1
REFUGIO
21
COLLINGSWORTH
3.3
HUNT
3.2
GOLIAD
21
ROBERTSON
2.2
COMANCHE
3.2
IRION
3.2
GONZALES
2.2
SAN JACINTO
2.2
CONCHO
32
JACK
3.2
GRIMES
2.2
SAN PATRICIO
2.1
COOKE
3.2
JEFF DAVIS
32
GUADALUPE
2.2
STARR
2.1
COTTLE
3.3
JOHNSON
3.2
HARDIN
22
TRAVIS
2.2
CRANE
3.2
JONES
3.2
HARRIS
22
TRINITY
22
CROCKETT
3.1
KAUFMAN
3.2
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KENDALL
KENT
KERR
KIMBLE
KING
KNOX
LAMAR
LAMPASAS
LLANO
LOVING
LUBBOCK
LYNN
MARION
MARTIN
MASON
MCCULLOCH
MENARD
MIDLAND
MILLS
MITCHELL
MONTAGUE
MORRIS
MOTLEY
NACOGDOCHES
NAVARRO
NOLAN
PALO PINTO
PANOLA
PARKER
PECOS
PRESIDIO
RAINS
REAGAN
RED RIVER
REEVES
ROCKWALL
RUNNELS
RUSK
SABINE
SAN AUGUSTINE
Table 301.1 -- continued
Climate 'Zones and Sub Climate Zones for Texas
3.1
3.3
3.1
3.1
3.3
3.3
3.2
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3
3.2
32
3.1
32
3.1
3.2
3.2
3.2
32
3.2
3.3
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.1
32
3.2
3.2
32
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
SAN SABA
SCHLEICHER
SCURRY
SHACKELFORD
SHELBY
SMITH
SOMERVELL
STEPHENS
STERLING
STONEWALL
SUTTON
TARRANT
TAYLOR
TERRELL
TERRY
THROCKMORTON
TITUS
TOM GREEN
UPSHUR
UPTON
VAN ZANDT
WARD
WHEELER
WICHITA
WILBARGER
WINKLER
WISE
WOOD
YOUNG
Zone 4:
ARMSTRONG
BAILEY
BRISCOE
CARSON
CASTRO
COCHRAN
DALLAM
DEAF SMITH
DONLEY
3.2
3.1
3.3
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.3
3.1
3.2
3.2
3.1
33
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.4
33
3.3
32
3.2
3.2
3.2
4.0
40
4.0
4.0
4.0
40
40
40
4.0
FLOYD
GRAY
HALE
HANSFORD
HARTLEY
HOCKLEY
HUTCHINSON
LAMB
LIPSCOMB
MOORE
OCHILTREE
OLDHAM
PARKER
POTTER
RANDALL
ROBERTS
SHERMAN
SWISHER
YOAKUM
40
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
40
4.0
4.0
4.0
40
4.0
4.0
Page 49
ORDINANCE NO. 3155
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 Texas
ANDERSON
2.2
FALLS
2.2
LEE
2.2
SOMERVELI.
3.2
ANGELINA
2.2
FAYETTE
2.2
LEON
2.2
STARR
2.1
ARANSAS
2.1
FORT BEND
2.2
LIBERTY
2.2
TARRANT
3.2
ATASCOSA
2.1
FRANKLIN
3.2
LIMESTONE
22
TITUS
32
AUSTIN
2.2
FREESTONE
2.2
LIVE OAK
2.1
TRAVIS
2.2
BANDERA
2.2
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
GONZALES
2.2
MAVERICK
2.1
VAL VERDE
2.2
BLANCO
3.1
GRIMES
2.2
MCLENNAN
2.2
VAN ZANDT
3.2
BOSQUE
2.2
GUADALUPE
2.2
MCMULLEN
2.1
VICTORIA
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
BRAZOS
2.2
HARRIS
2.2
MILLS
3.2
WASHINGTON
2.2
BROOKS
21
HARRISON
12
MONTGOMERY
22
WEBB
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
22
CALDWELL
22
HILL
2.2
NEWTON
2.2
WILSON
22
CALHOUN
2.1
HOOD
3.2
NUECES
2.1
WOOD
32
CAMERON
21
HOPKINS
3.2
ORANGE
2.2
ZAPATA
2.1
CAMP
32
HOUSTON
2.2
PALO PINTO
3.2
ZAVALA
21
CASS
3.2
HUNT
3.2
PANOLA
3.2
CHAMBERS
22
JACKSON
2.1
PARKER
32
CHEROKEE
2.2
JASPER
22
POLK
2.2
COLLIN
32
JEFFERSON
2.2
RAINS
3.2
COLORADO
2.2
JIM HOGG
2.1
REAL
2.2
COMAL
2.2
JIM WELLS
2.1
RED RIVER
3.2
COMANCHE
3.2
JOHNSON
32
REFUGIO
2.1
CORYELL
2.2
KARNES
2.1
ROBERTSON
2.2
DALLAS
32
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
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2.1
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2.1
SAN JACINTO
2.2
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2.1
LA SALLE
2.1
SAN PATRICIO
2.1
EDWARDS
2.2
LAMAR
3.2
$AN SABA
3.2
ELLIS
3.2
LAMPASAS
3.2
SHELBY
3.2
ERATH
3.2
LAVACA
2.2
SMITH
3.2
Page 50
6. Chapter 3 Climate Zones is amended by adding the following table:
ORDINANCE NO. 3155
CLIMATE ZONE
2
3
4
7.
Table 402.1.1 (Insulation And Fenestration Requirements By Component) is
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Table 301.3(3)
Table 402. 1.1
Texas Sub - climate zones definition
Thermal Criteria
(Texas)
SUB-CIJMATE
ZONE IP units
SI units
2.1
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278 < HOW M < 833
21
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834 <HDD18'C < 1,388
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834 < HDD18'C < 1,388
3.2
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1,389 < HIDDtB'C < 1,686
3.3
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1,667 < HUD18 - C < 1,944
3.4
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1,945 < HDD18'C < 2,222
4.0
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1,945 < H0D18'C
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Table 402. 1.1
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ORDINANCE NO. 3155
Table 402.1.3
Equivalent U- factors
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."
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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:
Page 52
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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.
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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:
Page 52
"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."