G-06-12-07-10C1 - 12/7/2006 ORDINANCE NA- D&-]0 -D7-J OC I
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, ESTABLISHING
MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS; AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE
ADOPTED CODES; AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES
AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS:
I.
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round
Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated as the 2006
edition of the International Mechanical Code (excluding only
Appendix B) as published by the International Code Council, be
and is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Round
Rock for regulating and governing the design, construction,
quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair,
location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or
maintenance of mechanical systems in the City of Round Rock,
Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations,
provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International
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Mechanical Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part
hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the
additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
B. Section 3 . 701 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.701 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (2006 EDITION) ADOPTED
The 2006 edition of the International Mechanical Code (excluding only Appendix B) as
published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file
in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby adopted
as the Mechanical Code of the City of Round Rock. Penalties, conditions and terms of
said International Mechanical Code are hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if
fully set out in this ordinance, except as amended hereafter.
C. Section 3 . 703 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.703 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (2006
EDITION)
The International Mechanical Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas
(b) Section 106.5.2. Inserted: "All fees for permits are governed by Section 3.105
of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition) City of Round
Rock."
(c) Section 106.5.3. Deleted.
(d) Section 108.4. Amended to read: "Violations of any provision of this
Mechanical Code shall be punished by a fine of up to
$2,000.00. Each day that a violation continues after due notice
has been given shall be deemed a separate offense."
(e) Section 108.5. Inserted: "Not less than $1.00 or more than $2,000.00."
II.
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round
Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated as the 2006
edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (including Appendix A,
Appendix B, Appendix C, and Appendix D) as published by the
International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fuel
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Gas Code of the City of Round Rock, Texas, for regulating and
governing fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances in the City
of Round Rock, Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the
regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said
International Fuel Gas Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and
made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with
the additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
B. Section 3 . 601 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.601 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (2006 EDITION) ADOPTED
The 2006 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (including Appendices A-D) as
published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file
in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby adopted
as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Round Rock, Texas. Penalties, conditions and
terms of said International Fuel Gas Code are hereby adopted and made a part hereof
as if fully set out in this ordinance, except as amended hereafter.
C. Section 3 . 602 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.602 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (2006 EDITION)
The International Fuel Gas Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas
(b) Section 106.5.2. Inserted: "All fees for permits are governed by Section 3.105
of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition) City of Round
Rock."
(c) Section 106.5.3. Deleted.
(d) Section 108.4. Amended to read: "Violations of any provision of this Fuel Gas
Code shall be punished by a fine of up to $2,000.00. Each day
that a violation continues after due notice has been given shall
be deemed a separate offense."
(e) Section 108.5. Inserted: "Not less than$1.00 or more than$2,000.00."
III.
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round
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Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated as the 2006
edition of the International Plumbing Code (including Appendix A,
Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, and
Appendix G) as published by the International Code Council, be
and is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Round
Rock for regulating the design, construction, quality of
materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location,
relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of
plumbing systems in the City of Round Rock, Texas, as herein
provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
penalties, conditions and terms of said International Plumbing
Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as
if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions,
insertions, deletions and changes, as set forth below.
B. Section 3 . 501 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.501 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (2006 EDITION) ADOPTED
The 2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code (including Appendices A-G) as
published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file
in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby adopted
as the Plumbing Code of the City of Round Rock, Texas. Penalties, conditions and
terms of said International Plumbing Code are hereby adopted and made a part hereof
as if fully set out in this ordinance, except as amended hereafter.
C. Section 3 . 502 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.502 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (2006 EDITION)
The International Plumbing Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas
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(b) Section 106.6.2. Inserted: "All fees for permits are governed by Section 3.105
of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition) City of Round
Rock."
(c) Section 106.6.3. Deleted.
(d) Section 108.4. Amended to read: "Violations of any provision of this
International Plumbing Code shall be punished by a fine of up
to $2,000.00. Each day that a violation continues after due
notice has been given shall be deemed a separate offense."
(e) Section 108.5. Inserted: "Not less than $1.00 or more than $2,000.00."
(f) Section 305.6.1. Inserted: Twelve inches (12")
(g) Section 904.1. Inserted: Twelve inches (12")
IV.
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round
Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated as the 2006
edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as
published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby
adopted as the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Round Rock
for regulating and governing energy efficient building envelopes
and installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting and
power systems in the City of Round Rock, Texas, as herein
provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
penalties, conditions and terms of said International Energy
Conservation Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a
part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the
additions, insertions, deletions and changes, as set forth below.
B. Section 3 . 200 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.200 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
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C. Section 3 . 201 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.201 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (2006 EDITION) ADOPTED
The 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as published by the
International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office of the
City Secretary of the City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby adopted as the Energy
Conservation Code of the City of Round Rock, Texas. Penalties, conditions and terms
of said International Energy Conservation Code are hereby adopted and made a part
hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance, except as amended hereafter.
D. Section 3 . 202 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.202 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
(2006 EDITION)
The International Energy Conservation Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas
V.
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round
Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated as the 2006
edition of the International Fire Code (including Appendix A,
Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, and
Appendix G) as published by the International Code Council, be
and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Round Rock,
Texas, for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and
property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the
storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and
devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the
occupancy of buildings and premises in the City of Round Rock,
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Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations,
provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International
Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part
hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the
additions, insertions, deletions and changes, set forth below.
B. Section 5 . 101 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
5.101 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (2006 EDITION) ADOPTED
The 2006 edition of the International Fire Code (including Appendices A-G) as
published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file
in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby adopted
as the Fire Code of the City of Round Rock, Texas. Penalties, conditions and terms of
said International Fire Code are hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set
out in this ordinance, except as amended hereafter.
C. Section 5 . 102 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
5.102 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (2006 EDITION)
The International Fire Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas
(b) Section 101.2.1. Amended to read: "Provisions in the appendices shall apply."
(c) Section 107.5. Amended to read: "Correction and abatement of violations of
this Fire Code shall be the responsibility of the owner and/or
occupant."
(d) Section 109.3. Amended to read: "Violations of any provision of this Fire
Code shall be punished by a fine of up to $2,000.00. Each day
that a violation continues after due notice has been given shall
be deemed a separate offense."
(e) Section 111.4. Inserted: "Not less than$1.00 or more than $2,000.00."
(f) Section 506.1. Amended to read: " Where required. Where access to or
within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured
openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving
or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to
require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The
key box shall be a Knox-Box® and shall contain keys to gain
necessary access as required by the fire code official. A key
box is required in all commercial occupancies that have an
alarm system, sprinkler system, standpipe system, any type of
fire suppression system, any commercial building over 5,000
square feet or any commercial structure over 1,000 square feet
that has two or more businesses or suites, any commercial
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business with an extraordinary hazard, and for any gated
community or apartment complex."
(g) Section 506.1.1. Amended to read: "Locks. An approved Knox® Padlock shall
be installed on gates or similar barriers when required by the
fire code official."
(h) Section 508.5.1. Amended to read: "Where a portion of the facility or building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is
more than 300 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access
road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of
the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be
provided where required by the fire code official."
(i) Section 510.1. Amended to read: "Fire protection equipment shall be
identified in an approved manner. Rooms containing controls
for air-conditioning systems, sprinkler risers and valves, or
other fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be
identified for the use of the fire department. Approved signs
required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment
location, shall be constructed of durable materials, permanently
installed and readily visible. Access to fire protection
equipment shall be within 15 feet of an exterior door, or must
have wall mounted post indicator valves accessible from the
exterior of the structure."
(j) Section 905.3.1. Amended to read: "Class I standpipe systems shall be installed
throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story
is located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of the fire
department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the
lowest story is located more than 30 feet below the highest
level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
1. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2. Class I manual standpipes are allowed in open parking
garages where the highest floor is located not more than 150
feet (45 720 nun) above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access.
3. Class I manual dry standpipes are allowed in open parking
garages that are subject to freezing temperatures, provided that
the hose connections are located as required for Class II
standpipes in accordance with Section 905.5.
4. Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
5. In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access, it shall not be required to consider:
5.1. Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less,
and
5.2. Conditions where topography makes access from
the fire department vehicle to the building
impractical or impossible."
(k) Section 905.3.2. Amended to read: "Class I automatic wet standpipes shall be
provided in Group A buildings having an occupant load
exceeding 1,000 persons."
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(1) Section 905.3.4.1. Amended to read: "The cabinet containing the hose connections
shall contain a fire extinguisher per section 906 in place of fire
hose."
(m) Section 912.3.1. Amended to read: "Locking fire department connection caps.
The fire code official is authorized to require locking caps on
fire department connections for water-based fire protection
systems where the responding fire department carries
appropriate key wrenches for removal. Where required,
Knox® FDC plugs or FDC Stortz Caps shall be installed."
(n) Section 3204.3.1.1.Inserted: "Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary
containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the City of
Round Rock city limits, with the exception of areas zoned for
industrial use. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids may be
permitted at the discretion of the fire chief following his/her
review of the proposed location and the fire protection for the
storage area. Storage shall not be allowed within one hundred
feet (100') of the property line of any Group E, I or R
occupancies."
(o) Section 3404.2.9.5.1. Inserted: "The storage of flammable or combustible liquids
in outside above ground tanks is prohibited within each and
every zoning district within the City of Round Rock, with the
exception of those districts which are zoned for industrial use.
Installation of above ground tanks in industrial districts shall be
permitted at the discretion of the fire chief following his/her
review of the proposed installation location and the fire
protection for the storage area. When used in conjunction with
Chapter 22, above ground storage will be allowed at the
discretion of the fire chief. Tanks shall not be located within
one hundred feet (100') of the property line of any Group E, I
or R occupancies."
(p) Section 3406.2.4.4. Inserted: "Storage of Class I and II liquids in above ground
tanks is prohibited within the City of Round Rock city limits,
with the exception of areas that are zoned for industrial use.
Storage of Class I and II liquids may be permitted at the
discretion of the fire chief following his/her review of the
proposed location and the fire protection for the storage area.
Storage shall not be allowed within one hundred feet (100') of
the property line of any Group E, I or R occupancies.
(q) Section 3804.2. Inserted: "Tanks shall not be located within one hundred feet
(100') of the property line of any Group E, I or R
occupancies."
(r) Appendix D. Figure D103.1 dealing with cul-de-sac shall be amended to
illustrate and read as follows: "100' DIAMETER CUL-DE-
SAC."
VI.
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round
Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated as the 2006
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edition of the international Building Code (including all
appendices) as published by the International Code Council, be
and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Round
Rock for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance
of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the
standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other
physical things and conditions essential to ensure that
structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and
the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human
occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the
City of Round Rock, Texas, as herein provided; and each and all
of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms
of said International Building Code are hereby referred to,
adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes
set forth below.
B. Section 3 . 101 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
3.101 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (2006 EDITION) ADOPTED
The 2006 edition of the International Building Code (including all appendices) as
published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file
in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby adopted
as the Building Code of the City of Round Rock. Penalties, conditions and terms of
said International Building Code are hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully
set out in this ordinance, except as amended hereafter.
C. Section 3 . 102 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows :
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3.102 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2006 EDITION
The International Building Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas
(b) Section 3410.2. Inserted: January 1, 2007
VII.
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round
Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated as the 2006
edition of the International Existing Building Code (including
all appendices) as published by the International Code Council,
be and is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the
City of Round Rock for regulating and governing the repair,
alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of
existing buildings, including historic buildings, in the City of
Round Rock, Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the
regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said
International Existing Building Code are hereby referred to,
adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes
set forth below.
B. Section 3 . 100 . 1 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995
Edition) City of Round Rock is added as follows :
3.100.1 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
C. Section 3 . 100 . 1A of the Code of Ordinances, (1995
Edition) City of Round Rock is added as follows:
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3.100.1A INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2006 EDITION) ADOPTED
The 2006 edition of the International Existing Building Code (including all
appendices) as published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall
be placed on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Round Rock,
Texas, is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Round Rock.
Penalties, conditions and terms of said International Existing Building Code are
hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance, except as
amended hereafter.
D. Section 3 . 100 . 1B of the Code of Ordinances, (1995
Edition) City of Round Rock is added as follows :
3.100.113 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
(2006 EDITION)
The International Existing Building Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas
(b) Section 1301.2. Inserted: January 1, 2007
VIII.
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on
file in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round
Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated as the 2006
edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-
Family Dwellings (including all appendices) as published by the
International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the
Residential Code of the City of Round Rock for regulating and
governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement,
replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition
of detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single
family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in
height with separate means of egress, in the City of Round Rock,
Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations,
provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International
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Residential Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part
hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the
additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
B. Section 3 . 103 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows:
3.103 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS (2006 EDITION) ADOPTED
The 2006 edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
Dwellings (including all appendices) as published by the International Code Council,
one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City
of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Round
Rock. Penalties, conditions and terms of said International Residential Code are
hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance, except as
amended hereafter.
C. Section 3 . 103 . 1 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995
Edition) City of Round Rock is added as follows :
3.103.1 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (2006
EDITION)
The International Residential Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section RI01.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas
IX.
All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
X.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of
Round Rock, Texas hereby declares that it would have passed this
ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase
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thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared
unconstitutional .
XI.
The city secretary is hereby ordered and directed to cause
this ordinance to be published for the requisite number of times
in the appropriate newspaper of general circulation, and to cause
this ordinance to be posted according to applicable requirements.
XII.
This ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions,
requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby
shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after
the date of its final passage and adoption.
XIII.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this
ordinance. shall not invalidate other sections or provisions
thereof .
C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at
which this ordinance was adopted was posted and that such meeting
was open to the public as required by law at all times during
which this ordinance and the subject matter hereof were
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discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as
amended.
READand APPROVEDon first reading this the QJ'ST,
� day of
TL5�m ,
2006 .
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
day of LLUML&A J , 2006 .
NY W Mayor
ATTEST: ity of Round Rock, Texas
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secret ity
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DATE: November 30, 2006
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - December'l, 2006
ITEM: *10.C.1. Consider an ordinance adopting the 2006 Edition of the Family of
International Building Codes to wit: the International Residential
Code for one and two family dwellings, the International Building
Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fuel
Gas Code, the International Fire Code, the International Energy
Conservation Code, the International Plumbing Code and the
International Existing Building Code. (Second Reading)
Department: Engineering & Development Services Department
Staff Person: Danny Halden, City Engineer
Justification:
To stay current with changes in the construction industry and corresponding codes.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Background Information•
Every three years, The International Family of Codes are changed and upgraded to reflect
changes in the Construction Industry with regards to Health, Safety and Materials used.
Public Comment: N/A