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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 375-2008 Adopting the 2006 IMC.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. 375-2008 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE; ADOPTING THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS; ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL 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 Mechanical Code; and WHEREAS, the state had mandated that the International 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 International 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS: Section 1. International Mechanical Code adopted; amendments; permit fees. The city council hereby adopts the 2006 Edition of the international Mechanical 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 chief building official or his authorized representative is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of the international Mechanical 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 and service fees. The schedule of fees for various inspection and other services performed by the code enforcement official, as detailed in Attachment B, shall be paid to the city before any permit is issued. Section 4, Repeal Clause All parts of any ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed. Section 5. Savinos 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 Data 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 Bth day of April, 2006. AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0 C4 Secretary, Natha Wilkison Mayor, Kenneth Pelham ATTACHMENT A Recommended Amendments to the 2006 International Mechanical Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2006 International Mechanical Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IMC. Underlined type is text inserted. Linedthreugh-yyreis deleted text from the 104C A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carded over from the 2003 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2006 edition of the code. —Section 102.8; change to read as follows; 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced. codes and standards, (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.) "Section 304.6; delete. (Reason: This provision does not reflect standard practice in this area. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 305.5.) "Section 304.9; change to read as follows: 304.9 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending above adjoining grade a minimum of 3 inches 76 mm or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade. (Reason: Consistent with current local practice. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 305.7.) "'Section 306.3; change to read as follows: 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... side of the appliance. The dear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or lamer where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum for access to the attic ace rovide one of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. North Central Texas September 2007 2006 IMC Amendments Exceptions: 1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed... (remainder of section unchanged) (Reason: To provide a safe means of accessibility to appliances in attics and to allow for different types of construction limitations. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 306.3.) —Section 306.5; change to read as follows: 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures at a an Depreciate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of access,, the-extent-ef wh nh Shall be its Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 12 is (3038 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliance's level service space. Such access shall ... (bulk of section to read the same)... on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33 -percent slope). (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances and provide a greater level of security for equipment locate more than 16 feet above grade. Consistent with IFGC amendments.) " Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows: 305.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service are installed on a met hAviPQ a slope of three unite ­orle,l in 12 mit, honiaontail (25 P9FGBF# 61909) GF Qreats an edge more than 30 appliance. I he level pladorm shall be provided on each side at the appliance to which access Is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21 -inch -diameter (533 mm) sphere and shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code. (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. Consistent with IFGC amendments.) Add Section 306.6 to read as follows; (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 IPC 502.5.) North Central Texas September 2007 2006 IMC Amendments -*Section 307.2.2; change to read as follows: 307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system shall be cast Iran, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or schedule 80 PVC pipe or tubing when exposed to ultra violet light. All components shall be selected for the pressure and temperature, and exposure rating of the installation. {Remainder unchanged) (Reason: To provide greater flexibility of materials when exposed to ultra violet light. ) --Section 307.2.3, amend # 2 to read as follows: 2. A separate overflow drain line shall he connected to the drain pan provided with the equipment. Such overflow drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the primary drain. The overflow drain line shall connect to the drain pan at a higher level than the primary drain connection. However, the conspicuous Point shall not create a hazard such as dripping over a walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance. (Reason: Greater specificity in prohibited locations for condensate discharge. Consistent with regional amendment to IPC 314.2.1.) -Section 403.2.1; add an item #5 to read as follows: (Reason: Consistent with common local practice. Consistent with regional amendment to IRC R303.3.) —Table 403.3, footnote g: change to read as follows: g. Transfer air permitted in accordance with Section 403.2.2. (Reason: Consistent with common local practice.) •"Section 501.2; add an exception to read as follows: 501.2 Exhaust discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged outdoors at a point where it will not cause a nuisance and not less than the distances specified in Section 501.2.1. The air shall be discharged to a location from which it cannot again be readily drawn in by a ventilating system. Air shall not be exhausted into an attic or crawl space. Exceptions: 1. Whole -house ventilation -type attic fans shall be permitted to discharge into the attic space of dwelling units having private attics. 2. Commercial cooking recirculating systems. 3. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when infiltration of outside air is present. (Reason: Provide a reasonable alternative in areas where a large volume of outside air is present.) North Central Texas September 2007 2006 IMC Amendments **Section 504.6; add a sentence to read as follows: The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the Point of termination. (Reason: To clarify size requirement. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 614.6.) "Section 504.6.1; change to read as follows: 504.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the ou0et terminal. The maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2% feet (762 mm) for each 45 degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90 degree (1.6 red) bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with the drver manufacturer's installation instructions. and provided that a 4 inch by 6 Wamina: Dryer must be approved for vent lenath not to exceed 40 feet total developed length (TDL.) Duct Size: (Number) Total Developed Lenoth: (Number) (Reason: To be consistent with regional practice. Dryer technology has improved and they should be capable of handling this. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 614.6.1.) "Section 607.5.1; change to read as follows: 607.5.1 Fire Walls. Ducts and air transfer openings permitted in fire walls in accordance with Section 705.11 of the International Building Code shall be protected with listed fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing. For hazardous exhaust systems see Section 510.1-510.9 IMC. (Reason: Correspond with unamended IBC 71(1 M North Central Texas September 2007 2006 IMC Amendments ATTACHMENT The schedule of fees for the various permits is as follows: FEE SCHEDULES FOR NEW COMMERCIAL. PROJECTS: These fees may be assessed with the application submittal: BUILDING PERMIT FEE. BUILDING AND MEP PLAN REVIEW FEE. FIRE PLAN REVIEW FEE. PLUMBING FEE MECHANICAL FEE. ELECTRICAL FEE. HEALTH FEE (IF APPLICABLE). METER FEE & SANITARY SEWER FEES. EM PACT FEE. $7.50 per $1000 valuation of work. Minimum $20.00. BUILDING AND MEP PLAN REVIEW FEE: $.07 per square foot of building area. $.02 per square foot of building area ranging from 0-100,000 square feet. For buildings over 100,000 square feet, please refer to fee schedules. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING FEES: These fees are calculated by square footage of floor area. 1-3,000 square feet $60.00 3,001-10,000 square feet $80.00 10,001-50,000 square feet. $100.00 50,001-100,000 square feet. $125.00 over 100,000 square feet $150.00 Fees are separate (i.e. $60.00 plumbing, $60.00 electrical, $60.00. mechanical HEALTH PLAN REVIEW FEE: $250.00 (If applicable to requirements.) - METER & SEWER FEES: Please contact the City of Anna Public Works Department for meter and sanitary sewer sizes. Verify that water and sewer taps exist on site. Fees will be paid to the City of Anna Building Inspection Department. IMPACT FEES: Please contact the City of Anna Building Inspection Department for all Impact fees. Fees willbe paid to the City of Anna Building Inspection Department. When submitting application for Sbell only permfr, include only shell valuation. When building has more than one floor, separate permits per floor is required. This fee calculation is provided for information only. The City of Aroma Building Inspections Department will calculate and assess all fees.