HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2002-42 Adopt Int Plumbing Code W Amend.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-42
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2000
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's existing plumbing code has been determined to be in serious need of
updating; 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 Plumbing Code adopted.
The city council hereby adopts the 2000 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 International 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.
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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such conflict hereby repealed.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 17th day of December, 2002.
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Mayor
ATTESTED:
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ATTACHMENT A
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Recommended Amendments to the
2000 International Plumbing Code
North Central Texas Council of Governments region
**Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows:
Section 714 Engineered Computerized Drainage Design ................... 60
(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 part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where
the requirements of reference standards or manufacturer's installation instructions do not conform to
minimum provisions of this code, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have
(Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced
codes.)
**Section 305.6.1; change to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building ` eFs that.._nneGt t.... ,..te sewage a s --- system Shall hn _.
MiAiFAUM Of [Rumbed inches (rnm) below finiGhed grade at the point of septic taRk GGRReGtion. 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 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.)
**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.)
North Central Texas 1 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments
"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 testing is performed.
312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double check -valve
assemblies, double -detector check valve assemblies and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies 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 testing is done in accordance with one of the following
standards:
flirt of standards unchanged}
(Reason: Recognize TNRCC 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 in a publicly
exposed area such as into a street, alley. sidewalk 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; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Condensate waste pipes from air-cooling coils may be sized in accordance with equipment
capacity as follows:
Eauipment Capacity
in tons of refrigeration
Up to 20 tons
Over 20 to 40 tons
Over 40 to 90 tons
Over 90 to 125 tons
Over 125 to 250 tons
Minimum Condensate Pipe
Inside Diameter
3/4 inch
1 inch
1 1/4 inch
1 '/2 inch
2 inch
The size of condensate waste pipes may be for one unit or a combination of units, or as
recommended by the manufacturer. The capacity of waste pipes assumes a 1/8 -inch -per -foot slope, with
the pipe running three-quarters full.
(Reason: To provide guidance and increase uniformity in condensate waste pipe sizing. Consistent with
regional amendment to IMC 307.2.2.)
North Central Texas 2 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments
"Section 314.2.3; add item #4 to read as follows:
4. Discharge as noted, shall be to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a
stoppage of the drain. 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: To alert occupants to a condition needing corrective action. Consistent with regional amendment
to IMC 307.2.3.)
'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 Building Code.
Should any 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 403.1; 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:
1. Assembly Occupancies: At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an
approved location.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining establishment.
2. Groups A. B, F. H, I. M and S Occupancies: Buildings or portions thereof where persons are
employed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in
Section 403.2.
3. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1.
4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1.
It is recommended but not required, that the minimum number of fixtures provided also comply 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 International
Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International Building
Code.
*Add Section 403.1.2 to read as follows:
403.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1209 of the International Building
Code.
"Section 404.2; change to read as follows:
404.2 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms. In assembly and mercantile occupancies, an accessible unisex
toilet room shall be provided where an aggregate of six or more male or female water closets are required
provided. In buildings of mixed occupancy, only those water closets ... (remainder of section unchanged}
(Reason: Table 403.1 is made optional. Gives minimum requirements in body of code. Consistent with
regional amendments to IBC Section 2902)
North Central Texas 3 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments
**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 Al 12.19.1, ASME Al 12.19.2 or ASME
Al 12.19.9, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010. `".:h .,..:ctcrgg_.:ed in .e_tv_r=^t- _r here
hottlPrIviateF nnplgrs are provided in othep GGGupanE;ies, drinking fai-mtaiRS Shall Pat be required.
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 2902.1.)
**Section 412.4; change to read as follows:
412.4 Reauired location Publmr laundries and oentral washing facilities. 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 the automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located to
readily drain the entire floor area. Such dFaiRs shall hAvA A. minimurn outlet Arngg section Af ARt less
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 supply shall be protected 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.)
North Central Texas 4 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments
"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 designed to comply with ICC/ANSI Al 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 watertight 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 (51 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:
(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 502.5; change to read as follows:
502.5 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 larger where such dimensions are not large
enough to allow removal of the water heater.
(Reason: To ensure adequate access.)
North Central Texas 5 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments
*"Add Section 502.5.1 to read as follows:
(Reason: Recognize a provision of the electrical code.)
*Add Section 502.7 to read as follows:
502.7.1 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle
outlet is not obtainable from the main level lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in
accordance with Section 502.5.1.
(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 sizei in to a safe place of disposal
such as a the 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 subject to damage, the drain and shall have a
visible air gap or air gap fitting located in the same room as the water heater. The discharge shall be
installed in a manner that does not cause personal injury to occupants in the immediate area or structural
damage to the building.
The end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded. The discharge pipe shall not discharge into the pan
required in Section 504.7.
(Reason: To provide a higher degree of safety.)
"Section 505.1; change to read as follows:
505.1 Unfired vessel insulation. Unfired hot water storage tanks shall be insulated so that heat loss is
limited as specified in Section 504, International Energy Conservation Code. {delete remainder of
section}
(Reason: Energy saving methods are addressed in the ECC.)
North Central Texas 6 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments
**Add Section 506, 506.1 to read as follows:
SECTION 506
COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION
(Reason: Reference.)
*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 605.4 and 605.5, delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing".
(Reason: Polybutylene pipe is not allowed for use in this region.)
"Section 606.1; delete items #4, 5 and 6.
(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, in other than one ccd'.•.:•c famil • and multiple farm"
residential eosupanGies, and ether than On individual guestFoGms that are pFevideGI with un t Rhuto
valves On hotels, metals, boarding houses and similar 0GGUPanGieG-.
Exception: Tub and shower valves.
2. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock when subject to freezing.
(Reason: To provide shut-off valves to every fixture.)
'Section 607.2.1; change to read as follows:
607.2.1 Piping insulation. Piping in required return circulation systems shall be insulated as required in
Section 504, International Energy Conservation Code. (delete remainder of section)
(Reason: Energy saving methods are addressed in the IECC.)
North Central Texas 7 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments
"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. Back flow
preventer applications shall conform to applicable local regulations. Table 608.1, except and as
specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.9.
(Reason: To recognize local requirements.)
"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
regulations. In the absence of other local regulations, installation shall be in accordance with Sections
608.17.1 through 608.17.8.
(Reason: To allow local requirements to govern.)
'Section 708.3.4; change to read as follows:
708.3.4 Upper terminal Rase o€stack. Each horizontal drain shall be provided with a cleanout at its
upper terminal A , , t shall be . ,; ded at the base of a nh y.gA .,. PF sellRtAGk
Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less that five (5) feet (1524 mm) in
length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
(Reason: To eliminate the requirement for excessive cleanouts.)
"Add Section 712.5 to read as follows:
712.5 Dual Pump System. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and, when in any "public use"
occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units shall be provided with dual pumps or
electors arranged to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm drainage
sumps and pumping systems, see Section 1113.
(Reason: To address dual pump system. To provide reference for storm drainage systems.)
*"Section 714, 714.1; change to read as follows:
SECTION 714
COMPUT€RIMI) DRAINAGE DESIGN
714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing requirements for plumbing drainage systems shall be
determined by approved see}puterpregram design methods.
(Reason: Code was too restrictive.)
North Central Texas 8 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments
**Section 802.1.1; delete the exception.
(Reason: Dishwashers are already addressed in Section 409.)
**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 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.)
**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, standpipes, sinks andaavateFies indirect waste receptors. Combination drain and vent systems
shall not receive the discharge of a food waste grinder.
(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 sink, lavatory or 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.)
**Section 1003
(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.)
North Central Texas 9 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments
"Section 1106.1; change to read as follows:
1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leader, 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 rate 'iRdi ated on Pik Fe 4106.1 ... ....other rainfall rates as,.....:....a s......
approved IgGal 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 system shall be sized in
accordance with Section 1106 based An theFAiRfall Fate for which the P: AlaFy SySt^"' is riZed in Tables
1106.2, 1106.3 and 1196.6 . 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.)
"Chapter 12; delete.
(Reason: To leave this provision to local jurisdictions.)
END
North Central Texas 10 February 2001
2000 IPC amendments