HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 376-2008 Adopting the 2006 IPC.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 376-2008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2006
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 International Codes or comparable regulations are
to be used 'rf 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 Plumbing Code adopted.
The city council hereby adopts the 2006 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 Intemational 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 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such conflict hereby repealed.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 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 8th day of April, 2006,
AYE 6 NAY 0 ABSTAIN 0
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
C' Secretary, Natha Wilkison Mayor, Kenneth Pelham
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ATTACHMENT A
Recommended Amendments to the
2006 International Plumbing Code
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The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2006 International Plumbing Code are hereby
amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IPC. Underlined type is text inserted. kined-fkreugh
"a is-4ekAed-text4am4he-IR/r A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment
carried 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.
—Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows:
Section 714 Engineered Cempuierized Drainage Design ................... 65
(Reason: Editorial change to make compatible with amendment to Section 714.1.)
—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 specifically 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 t0.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 indicated-ink
adopted by resolution of the governing body
of the jurisdiction.
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policy for autheriz gAttodzing the refunding of
fees as fellows. (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.
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(Reason: Mostjurisdictions 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. Building
minimum of inumberl iR Gras (mm) below fiR shed grade at the p
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 they
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.)
*`Sectkm 310.4 and 310.5; 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 losing is performed.
312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow, preventer assemblies, double check -valve
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 fime of
installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The testing procedure shall be
performed in accordance with applicable local previsions. In the absence of local Provisions, the owner is
responsible to ensure that leading 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.)
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*'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 rooftoo, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
(Reason: Greater specificity in prohibited locations for condensate discharge. Consistent with
regional amendment to IMC 307.2.3.)
""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
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. Condensate waste and drain line
size shall not be less than %-inch (19 mm) internal diameter and shall not decrease in size from the drain
pan connection to the place of condensate disposal. Where the drain pipes from more than one unit are
manholded together for condensate drainage, the pipe or tubing shall be sized in accordance with an
approved method. All horizontal sections of drain piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at a
uniform slope
(Reason: To provide greater flexibility of materials when exposed to ultra violet light. )
*Section 401.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
(Reason: Gives discretion to Code Official in case of code conflict.)
"Section 403.1; 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:
2.
3.
4.
individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International
Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International
Building Code.
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Add Section 403.1.2 to read as follows:
403.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1209 of the International Sulam
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 A112.19AM, ASME A112.19.2M or ASME
At 12.19.9M, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010. Drinking fountains and water coolers shall
conform to NSF 61, Section 9. edin-restaurants er4here4 e#led-watereeelers are
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be Provided in a drinking or dining
establishment.
(Reason: Coincide with amendments made to IPC 403.1 and IBC 2902.
*"Section 412.4; change to read as follows:
412.4 Required location Floor drains shall be
installed in the following areas.
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. Such drains shall have a minimum outlet of not less than 3
inches (76 mm) in diameter.
2• Commercial kitchens. tin lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens the code official may accept
floor sinks.l
(Reason: To make more compatible with local health code practices.)
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"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 supply shall be orotected against 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.
Exception: Showers desianed to comply with ICC(ANSI At 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 finers shall tum up on all sides at least 2 3 inches (54 Z6 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 so as not to occupy the space
required for wall covering, and shall not be nailed or perforated at any point less than 1 inch (25 mm)
above the finished threshold. Liners shall be pitched one-fourth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2 -
percent slope) and shall be sloped toward the fixture drains and be securely fastened to the waste outlet
at the seepage entrance, making a water -tight joint between the liner and the outlet.
(Reason: Consistent with local practice.)
• Add Section 417.7 to read as follows:
(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 (6 10 mm) to each side of the urinal shall be
waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard, nonabsorbent material.
(Reason: Match un -amended IBC 1209.)
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"Section 502.3; change to read as follows:
502.3 Water heaters installed In attics.
Attics containing a water heater shall be provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large
enough to allow removal of the water heater. The passageway shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm)
high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length when measured along
the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the water heater. The passageway shall have
continuous solid flooring not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. A level service space at least 30 inches
(762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service 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 Was 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:
(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 306.6.
Note reference to amendment above.)
""Section 504.6; change to read as follows:
504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve,
temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap. located -in -the -
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall
discharge full size to the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other
relief device or equipment.
Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T & P discharge piping
system when approved by the administrative authority and permitted by the manufactures
installation instructions and installed with those instruction..
5. Discharge tothe feet, to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors. Where
discharging to the outdoors in areas subject to freezing, discharge piping shall be
first piped to an indirect waste receptor through an air gap located in a
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6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural damage.
7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building occupants.
8. Not be trapped.
9. Be installed so as to flow by gravity.
10. Not terminate less than 6 inches or more than 24 inches (152 mm) above grade
Nae fleet or noirmire than 6 inches above the waste receptor.
11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping.
12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or materials tested,
rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME At 12.4.1.
(Reason: To provide a higher degree of safety.)
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"Add Section 604.4.1 to read as follows:
604.4.1 State maximum Row 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 6053 and 605.4; delete "Polybutylene (PS) 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; change to read as follows:
606.2 Location of shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations:
1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers in
one- and two-family residential occupancies, and other than in individual sleeping
units that are provided with unit shutoff valves in hotels, motels, boarding houses
and similar occupancies.
2. On the water supply pipe to each 60lGedc
3,2 On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment.
(Reason: To provide shutroff 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 applications shall conform to applicable local regulations. Table 608.1, exsept and as
specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.10.
(Reason: To recognize local requirements.)
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—Section 608.16.5; change to read as follows:
608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems.
The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an
atmospheric -type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double-check assembly or a
reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an
atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply
shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
(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
(Reason: To allow local requirements to govern.)
"'Section 610. f; add exception to read as follows:
610.1 General. New or repaired potable water systems shall be purged of deleterious matter and
disinfected pdor to utilization. The method to be followed shall be that prescribed by the health authority
or water purveyor having jurisdiction or, in the absence of a prescribed method, the procedure described
in either AW WA C651 or AW WA C652, or as described in this section. This requirement shall apply to
"on-site" or °inplant" fabrication of a system or to a modular portion of a system.
1. The pipe system shall be flushed with clean, potable water until dirty water does not appear at the
points of outlet.
2. The system or part thereof shall be filled with a water/chlorine solution containing at least 50 parts
per million (50 mg/L) of chlorine, and the system or part thereof shall be valved off and allowed to
stand for 24 hours; or the system or part thereof shall be filled with a water/chlorine solution
containing at least 200 parts per million (200 mg(L) of chlorine and allowed to stand for 3 hours.
3. Following the required standing time, the system shall be flushed with clean potable water until
the chlorine is purged from the system.
4. The procedure shall be repeated where shown by a bacteriological examination that
contamination remains present in the system.
Exception: With prior approval the Code Official may wave this requirement when deemed un -necessary
by the Code Official.
(Reason: May not always be needed)
"Add Section 712.5 to read as follows:
(Reason: To address dual pump system. To provide reference for storm drainage systems.)
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*'Section 714, 714.1; change to read as follows:
SECTION 714
ENGINEERED COMRUTSFUMD 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 semputer design methods.
(Reason: Code was too restrictive.)
••Section 802.1.6, amended sentence to read as follows:
802.1.6 Domestic dishwashing machines. Domestic dishwashing machines shall discharge indirectly
through an air gap or air break into a standpipe or waste receptor in accordance with Section 802.2, or
discharge into a wye-branch fitting on the tailpiece of the kitchen sink or the dishwasher connection of a
food waste grinder. The waste line of a domestic dishwashing machine discharging into a kitchen sink
tailpiece or food waste grinder shall connect to a deck -mounted air gap. OF the Wmete JIRA Shall FIAS and be
securely fastened to the underside at the sink Am OF counter.
(Reason: Provide positive backflow protection to the water supply and prevent contamination of
the contents of the dishwasher and to be consistent with IRC Section 2717.3)
**Section 802.4; add a sentence to read as follows:
No standpipe shall be installed below the ground.
(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 1N 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.)
***Section 966.1; changed to read as follows:
906.1 Distance of trap from vent. Each fixture trap shall have a protecting vent located so that the
slope and the developed length in the fixture drain from the trap weir to the vent fitting are within the
requirements set forth in Table 906.1.
(Reason: To be consistent with regional establish practices)
"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, GinkS, eVaUM a$, and driniiing fountains standpipes, and indirect waste receptors. Combination
drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge from a food waste grinder or clinical sink.
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(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.)
•*Section 1003; see note below.,
{Until the Health and Water Departments of the area can coordinate a uniform grease interceptor 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 buil idino storm drainage system and shall
comply with the provisions of this code for sanitary drainage pipe cleanouts.
Exception: Subsurface drainage system
(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
the -100 -year hourly rainfall his oated n P guru 1106.4 OF An other rainfall rates d@tAFM Red fro
approved !Goal weather data.
(Reason: Specify the roof drain size normally used in the area.)
"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 based on the F-14911 Fete for which the primary system a sized in Tables
4106.2, 1406.3 and 1106.& Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water from
exceeding that for which the roof was designed as determined by Section 1101.7. Scuppers shall not
have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches If 02 mm). The flow through the primary system shall
not be considered when sizing the secondary roof drain system.
(Reason: Specify that overflow drainage is to be the same size as the normal roof drains.)
—*Section 1202.1; delete Exception 2.
(Reason: State law already specifies that vacuum systems must comply with NFPA 99C.)
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