HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 246-2006 Adopting 2003 International Plumbing Code with Amendments.pdfClTY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 246-2006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ClTY OF ANNA, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2003
EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE; ADOPTING THE
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RECOMMENDED
AMENDMENTS, AS AMENDED HEREIN; ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF
FEES; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the need for revising the City's existing Plumbing
Code; and
WHEREAS, the state had mandated that the lnternational Codes or comparable regulations are
to be used if the City intends to regulate building construction; and
WHEREAS, the other cities in the North Central Texas area have adopted or intend to adopt the
lnternational Codes and the City Council desires that the City of Anna should have building
standards comparable to other cities in the area; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF ANNA, TEXAS:
Section 1. lnternational Plumbing Code adopted.
The City Council hereby adopts the 2003 Edition of the International Plumbing Code. Copies of
the Code, and the amendments thereto, as referenced herein, are on file in the office of the city
secretary for permanent record and inspection. The mayor, or his authorized representative, is
hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of the lnternational Plumbing Code, as
adopted herein and as amended.
Section 2. Amendments.
The City Council hereby adopts the North Central Texas Council of Governments
Recommended Amendments, which are attached to this ordinance as Attachment A.
Section 3. Inspection fees.
A fee of $25.00, plus $2.50 per plumbing fixture shall be paid upon the installation of plumbing
fixtures in newly built or remodeled structures.
Section 4 Conflict and Repeal Clause
Where, in a specific case, sections of the 2003 Edition of the International Plumbing ~6de-a~
adopted and amended by this Ordinance-specify requirements that conflict with requirements
under other applicable sections of City of Anna Ordinances or adopted codes, the most
restrictive sections shall govern. Otherwise, all parts of any other ordinance in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.
Section 5 Savings Clause
If any provision of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder
of such ordinance shall continue in full force and effect the same as if such invalid or
unconstitutional provision had never been a part hereof.
Section 6 Effective Date
This ordinance shall be effective upon the posting and/or publication of its caption as required
by law and the City Secretary is hereby directed to implement such posting and/or publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, this 10th day of January, 2006.
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
AlTESTED: APPROVED:
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, Natha Wilkison
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ATTACHMENT A
Recommended Amendments to the
2003 lnternational Plumbing Code
North Central Texas Council of Governments region
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003 lnternational Plumbing Code are hereby
amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IPC. Underlined type is text inserted.
!?C. A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment
carried over from the 2000 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new amendment with the
2003 edition of the code.
**Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows:
Section 714 mr,,,ll'P,I-,P,' Drainage Design . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
(Reason: Editorial change to make compatible with amendment to Section 714.1 .)
***Section 101.2; change exceptions 1 and 2 as follows:
101.2 Scope (Paragraph unchanged)
Exceptions:
1. Detached one and two- family dwellings . . . (unchanged) . . . lnternational Residential Code
as adopted.
2. Plumbing systems in existing buildings . . . (unchanged) . . . lnternational Existing Building
Code or the provisions for existing buildinqs in the lnternational Buildinq Code as adopted.
(Reason: Recognize amendments to the IRC and IEBC alternates.)
**Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
those that are listed in Chapter 13 and such codes, when specificallv adopted, and standards shall be
considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
Where the differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions
of this code shall be the minimum requirements. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the
referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to
reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the
Electrical Code as adopted.
(Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced
codes.)
***Sections 106.6.2 and 106.6.3; change to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as 0
n-r WDnWcrLlcnlW adopted bv resolution of the qoverninq body
of the iurisdiction.
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policv for ~authorizinq the refunding of
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fees. as-kkws. (Delete balance of section)
(Reason: This calls to attention of local jurisdictions considering adoption that they need a fee schedule
and a refund policy.)
***Section 109; Delete entire section and insert the following:
SECTION 109
MEANS OF APPEAL
109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to
the board of appeals established by ordinance. The board shall be governed by the enabling ordinance.
(Reason: Most jurisdictions already have an ordinance establishing and governing an appeals board for
this code. This also calls to the attention of jurisdictions not having such a board that it needs to be
established.)
**Section 305.6.1; change to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. . . a Building
sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade.
(Reason: Provides sewer depth that is common in this region. Deleted reference to private sewage
disposal because a private sewage disposal code is not typically adopted in this region.)
**Section 305.9; change to read as follows:
305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system installed
within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a manner in which thev
would be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved
manner.
(Reason: Provide a common cutoff point to designate a general separation distance at which plumbing
systems should be safe for consistency in enforcement.)
**Section 310.4; delete.
(Reason: Enforcement of privacy walls and doors, and the maintenance thereof, should not be a code
issue. It is an owner courtesy issue.)
**Sections 312.9.1 and 312.9.2; change to read as follows:
312.9.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow prevention assemblies and air
gaps to determine whether they are operable. In the absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible
to ensure that testinq is performed.
312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double check-valve
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assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow
prevention assemblies, double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, hose
connection backflow preventers, and spill-proof vacuum breakers shall be tested at the time of installation,
immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The testing procedure shall be performed in
accordance with applicable local provisions. In the absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible
to ensure that testinq is done in accordance with one of the following standards:
{list of standards unchanged}
(Reason: Recognize TCEQ or other local testing procedures that must be adhered to. To place
responsibility of testing on the owner.)
**Section 314.2.1; modify second sentence to read as follows:
314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed
from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge into a street,
alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
(Reason: Greater specificity in prohibited locations for condensate discharge. Consistent with regional
amendment to IMC 307.2.1 .)
***Section 314.2-2; change to read as follows:
314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system shall be cast
iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC
pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for the pressure,& temperature, and exposure rating
of the installation. {Remainder unchanged}
(Reason: To require UV protection.)
**Section 401.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of the Buildinq Code.
Should anv conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Code Official shall determine which provision
applies.
(Reason: Gives discretion to Code Official in case of code conflict.)
**Section 403. I; change to read as follows:
403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in
the minimum number as follows:
1. Assemblv Occupancies: At least one drinkinq fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an
approved location.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinkinq or dininq establishment.
2. Groups A, B. F, H, I, M and S Occupancies: Buildinqs or portions thereof where persons are
emploved shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in
Section 403.2.
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3. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1.
4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be ~rovided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1.
It is recommended, but not required, that the minimum number of fixtures ~rovided also com~lv with the
number shown in Table 403.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be considered
individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the lnternational
Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the lnternational Building
Code.
**Add Section 403.1.2 to read as follows:
403.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall complv with Section 1209 of the lnternational Building
Code.
(Reason: Table 403.1 is made optional. Gives minimum requirements in body of code. Consistent with
regional amendments to IBC Section 2902.)
**Section 405.6; delete.
(Reason: Texas State regulations cover plumbing in mental health centers. Consistent with regional
amendment to IPC 1002.10.)
**Section 409.2; change to read as follows:
409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected
against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608.
(Reason: Domestic dishwashing machines would be difficult to enforce and should already come
equipped with backflow preventers. Consistent with regional amendments in IPC Section 608.)
**Section 410.1; change to read as follows:
410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A1 12.19.1M, ASME A1 12.19.2M or ASME
A1 12.1 9.9M, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 101 0. Drinking fountains and water coolers shall
conform to NSF 61, Section 9 .9
Exception: A drinkinq fountain need not be provided in a drinkinq or dininq establishment.
(Reason: Coincide with amendments made to IPC 403.1 and IBC 2902.1 .)
**Section 412.4; change to read as follows:
412.4 Required location 1 ... . Floor drains shall be
installed in the followina areas.
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1. In public coin-operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family dwellings, -
the rooms containing automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located to readily . . drain the entire floor area.
2. Commercial kitchens. (In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the code official may accept -
floor sinks.)
(Reason: To make more compatible with local health code practices.)
**Section 413.4; change to read as follows:
413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a supply of cold water. The
water supplv shall be protected aqainst backflow by an air gap or with the installation of a backflow
preventer in accordance with Section 608.
(Reason: Consistent with local practice and regulations. Consistent with regional amendments in IPC
Section 608.)
**Section 417.5; change to read as follows:
417.5 Shower floors or receptors. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious, noncorrosive,
nonabsorbent and waterproof materials.
Thresholds shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) and a maximum of 9 inches (229 mm), measured
from top of the drain to top of threshold or dam. Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a
minimum twenty-two (22) inch (559 mm) door.
Exception: Showers desiqned to comply with ICCIANSI A1 17.1.
(Reason: To provide more specific requirements.)
**Section 417.5.2; change to read as follows:
417.5.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated receptors have
been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing material complying with Sections 417.5.2.1
through 417.5.2.4. Such liners shall turn up on all sides at least 2 3 inches (54 76 mm) above the finished
threshold level and shall extend outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold
iamb. Liners shall be recessed and fastened to an approved backing . . . {remainder of section
unchanged}. . . .
(Reason: Consistent with local practice.)
**Add Section 417.7 to read as follows:
417.7 Test for shower receptors. Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by fillinq with
water to the level of the rouqh threshold. The drain shall be pluqqed in a manner so that both sides of
pans shall be subiected to the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain.
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(Reason: To clarify that a water test is required for a shower receptor.)
**Section 419.3; change to read as follows:
419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (610 mm) in front of a urinal lip and 4
feet (1219 mm) above the floor and at least 2 feet (610 mm) to each side of the urinal shall be
waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard, nonabsorbent material.
(Reason: Match unamended IBC 1209.)
**Section 502.3; change to read as follows:
502.3 Water heaters installed in attics. Attics containing a water heater shall be provided . . . {bulk of
paragraph unchanged} . . . side of the water heater. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a
minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or laruer where such dimensions are not large
enough to allow removal of the water heater.
(Reason: To ensure adequate access.)
**Add Section 502.5 to read as follows:
502.5 Water heaters above around or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in which a
water heater is installed is more than eiqht (8) feet (2438 mm) above the qround or floor level, it shall be
made accessible bv a stairwav or permanent ladder fastened to the buildinq.
502.5.1 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately liqhted or access to a receptacle
outlet is not obtainable from the main level, liqhtinq and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in
accordance with Section 502.3.1.
(Reason: To provide safe access to water heaters and to provide lighting and receptacle for maintenance
of equipment. Consistent with regional amendments to IFGC 306.7 and IMC 306.7. Note reference to
amendment above.)
**Section 504.6.1; change to read as follows:
504.6.1 Discharge. The relief valve shall discharge through full size pi~inq to a safe place of disposal
such as a Kte floor drain, outside the building, or an indirect waste receptor. The discharge pipe shall not
have any trapped sections. When the drain pipe run is exposed, in an area outside of the room where the
water heater is located, in a manner that would make it subiect to damaqe, the drain aM shall have a
visible air gap or air gap fitting located in the same room as the water heater. The outlet end of the
discharge pipe shall not be threaded and such discharge pipe shall not have a valve or tee installed.
Relief valve piping shall be piped independent of other equipment drains or relief valve discharge piping to
the disposal point. Such pipe shall be installed in a manner that does not cause personal injury to
occupants in the immediate area or structural damage to the building.
Tha The dischar~h,e pipe shall not discharqe into the pan
required in Section 504.7.
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When discharqinq outside the buildinq, the point of discharue shall be with the end of the pipe not more
than two (2) feet (610 mm) nor less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the qround or the floor level of the
area receivinq the discharqe and pointinu downward.
(Reason: To provide a higher degree of safety.)
**Add Section 604.4.1 to read as follows:
604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow rate is more restrictive
than those of this section, the State flow rate shall take precedence.
(Reason: To recognize State standards.)
**Tables 605.3 and 605.4; delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing".
(Reason: Polybutylene pipe is not allowed for use in this region.)
**Section 606.1; delete items #4 and #5.
(Reason: The code is too restrictive as written.)
**Section 606.2; items #1 and 2 change to read as follows:
1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture, L
Exception: Tub and shower valves.
2. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock when subiect to freezing.
(Reason: To provide shut-off valves to every fixture.)
**Section 608.1; change to read as follows:
608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a
manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the
potable water supply through cross-connections or any other piping connections to the system. Backflow
preventer applicatians shall conform to applicable local requlations, Table 608.1, ese@ and as
specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.9.
(Reason: To recognize local requirements.)
***Section 608.16.5; change to read as follows:
608.16.5 Connections to lawn Irrigation Systems. The potable water supply system to lawn irrigation
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systems shall be protected by against backflow by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure type
vacuum breaker, a double-check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer . . .
{remainder of section unchanged}.
(Reason: To recognize regional practices.)
**Section 608.17; change to read as follows:
608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located and
constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with applicable local
requlations. In the absence of other local requlations, installation shall be in accordance with Sections
608.1 7.1 through 608.17.8.
(Reason: To allow local requirements to govern.)
**Add Section 712.5 to read as follows:
712.5 Dual Pump Svstem. All sumps shall be automaticallv discharqed and, when in anv "public use"
occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units, shall be provided with dual pumps or
eiectors arranqed to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm drainaqe
sumps and pumpinq systems, see Section 1 1 13.
(Reason: To address dual pump system. To provide reference for storm drainage systems.)
**Section 714, 714.1; change to read as follows:
SECTION 714
ENGINEERED P"MD' DRAINAGE DESIGN
714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing, design and layout of the drainage system shall be
permitted to be designed by approved 6wtpA-w design methods.
(Reason: Code was too restrictive.)
**Section 802.4; add a sentence to read as follows:
No standpipe shall be installed below the qround.
(Reason: To make systems less susceptible to improper modifications.)
**Section 904.1; changed to read as follows:
904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six (6)
inches (152 mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than --
weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof.
(Reason: To provide regional guideline on standard installation method for this area.)
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**Section 912.1; change to read as follows:
912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain and vent system shall not serve fixtures other than floor
drains, 1 . . ' standpipes, and indirect waste receptors. Combination
drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge from a food waste grinder or clinical sink.
(Reason: To prevent trap siphoning of sinks and lavatories.)
**Section 912.2; change to read as follows:
912.2 Installation. The only vertical pipe of a combination drain and vent system shall be the connection . . between the fixture drain of a -standpipe, and the horizontal combination
drain and vent pipe. The maximum vertical distance shall be 8 feet (2438 mm).
(Reason: To prevent trap siphoning of sinks and lavatories.)
**Section 1002.10; delete.
(Reason: Texas State regulations cover plumbing in mental health centers. Consistent with regional
amendment to IPC 405.6.)
{Until the Health and Water Departments of the area can coordinate a uniform grease trap section, each
city will have to modify this section individually.}
***Section 1101.8; change to read as follows:
1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts shall be installed in the buildinq storm drainage
system ...{r emainder of section unchanged}. . .
(Reason: To specify that cleanouts are only required in the building.)
**Section 1106.1; change to read as follows:
1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building storm
sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on six (6) inches per hour
rainfall rate . .
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(Reason: Specify the roof drain size normally used in the area.)
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**Section 1107.3; change to read as follows:
1107.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems shall be sized in
accordance with Section 1106 0 .. .
C:3 4- V.L~ I . . Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water . . . {remainder
of section unchanged} . . . .
(Reason: Specify that overflow drainage is to be the same size as the normal roof drains.)
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"*Section 1202.1; delete Exception 2.
(Reason: State law already specifies that vacuum systems must comply with.NFPA 99C.)
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