G-02-01-24-8C3 - 1/24/2002 (2)ORDINANCE NO. 6' "' Da -o /_a L% - 8c 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
AND CONSERVATION CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS IN
THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, PENALTIES AND COLLECTION OF FEES;
AMENDING SECTIONS 3.500, 3.600, 3.700, AND 5.100 AND
REPEALING SECTIONS 3.200, 3.109, 3.506 AND 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 certain documents, one (1) copy of which is on file
in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round Rock,
Texas, being marked and designated as the 2000 edition of the
International Mechanical Code excluding Appendix Chapter B, as
published by the International Code Council, be and are hereby
adopted as the code of the City of Round Rock for regulating and
controlling 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 Mechanical Code are hereby referred to,
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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 (2000 EDITION) ADOPTED.
The 2000 edition of the International Mechanical Code excluding Appendix Chapter 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 code of the City of Round Rock. Penalties, conditions and terms of said Mechanical
Code are hereby adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance,
except as amended hereafter.
C. Section 3.700 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended by adding Section 3.703, which shall
read as follows:
Section 3.703. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, (2000
EDITION).
The International Mechanical Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Insert: City of Round Rock, Texas
(b) Section 106.5.3: Deleted.
(c) Section 108.4: Amend to read: "Violations of any provision of this code shall be
punished by a fine of up to $2000.00. Each day that a violation continues after due notice
has been given shall be deemed a separate offense."
(d) Section 108.5: Insert: "$2,000.00. "
II.
International Fuel Gas Code
A. That certain documents, one (1) copy of which is on file
in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round Rock,
Texas, being marked and designated as the 2000 edition of the
International Fuel Gas Code, including Appendix Chapters, as
published by the International Code Council, be and are hereby
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adopted as the code of the City of Round Rock, Texas, for the
establishment of minimum regulations 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; 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:
Section 3.601. INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED.
The 2000 edition of the International Fuel Gas 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 code of the City of Round
Rock, Texas. Penalties, conditions and terms of said 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:
Section 3.602. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (2000
EDITION)
The International Fuel Gas Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Insert: City of Round Rock, Texas
(b) Section 106.5.2. Insert: "All fees for permits are governed by Section 3.106 of the
Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition) City of Round Rock ."
(c) Section 106.5.3: Deleted.
(d) Section 108.4: Amend Code section to read: "Violations of any provision of this code
shall be punished by a fine of up to $2000.00. Each day that a violation continues after
due notice has been given shall be deemed a separate offense."
(e) Section 108.5: Insert: 12,000.00."
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International Plumbing Code
A. That certain documents, one (1) copy of which is on file
in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round Rock,
Texas, being marked and designated as the 2000 edition of the
International Plumbing Code including Appendix Chapters, as
published by the International Code Council, be and are hereby
adopted as the code of the City of Round Rock, Texas, 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 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:
Section 3.501. INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (2000 EDITION) ADOPTED.
The 2000 edition of the International Plumbing 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 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:
Section 3.502. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (2000
EDITION)
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The International Plumbing Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Insert: City of Round Rock, Texas.
(b) Section 106.6.2. Insert: All fees for permits are governed by Section 3.106 of the
Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
(c) Section 106.6.3: Deleted.
(d) Section 108.4: Amend to read: "Violations of any provision of this code shall be
punished by a fine of up to $2000.00. Each day that a violation continues after due notice
has been given shall be deemed a separate offense."
(e) Section 108.5: Insert: "$2,000.00."
(f) Section 305.6.1. Insert: "six (6) inches."
(g) Section 904.1. Insert: "six (6) inches."
D. Section 3.506 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is hereby repealed.
IV.
International Energy and Conservation Code
A. Section 3.200 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock, entitled, "When Issuance of Building Permits is
Restricted Due to Water Shortage," is repealed in its entirety.
B. That certain documents, one (1) copy of which is on file
in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round Rock,
Texas, being marked and designated as the 2000 edition of the
International Energy and Conservation Code including Appendix
Chapters, as published by the International Code Council, be and
are hereby adopted as the code of the City of Round Rock, Texas,
for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials,
erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation,
replacement,
addition to, use or maintenance of the building
envelope, 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
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International Energy and 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.
C. Section 3.200 of the Code of Ordinances, (1995 Edition)
City of Round Rock is amended to read as follows:
Section 3.200. ENERGY AND CONSERVATION CODE.
Section 3.201. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AND CONSERVATION CODE (2000
EDITION) ADOPTED
The 2000 edition of the International Energy and 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 code of the City of Round Rock, Texas. Penalties, conditions and terms of
said International Energy and Conservation Code are hereby adopted, and made
a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, except as amended hereafter.
Section 3.202. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AND
CONSERVATION CODE (2000 EDITION).
The International Energy and Conservation Code is amended as follows:
(a) Section 101.1. Insert: City of Round Rock, Texas
V.
International Fire Code
A. That certain documents, one (1) copy of which is on file
in the office of the City Secretary for the City of Round Rock,
Texas, being marked and designated as the 2000 edition of the
International Fire Code including Appendix Chapters, as published
by the International Code Council, be and are hereby adopted as the
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
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life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises 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 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:
Section 5.101.INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (2000 EDITION) ADOPTED.
The 2000 edition of the International Fire 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 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:
Section 5.102. AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (2000 EDITION)
(a) Section 101.1. Insert: City of Round Rock, Texas
(b) Section 109.3: Amend to read: "Violations of any provision of this code shall
be punished by a fine of up to $2000.00. Each day that a violation continues after
due notice has been given shall be deemed a separate offense. "
(c) Section 111.4: Insert: "$2,000.00."
(d) Section 3204.3.1.1: Insert: 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
or 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.
(e) Section 3404.2.9.5.2: Insert: 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 or 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
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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.
(f) Section 3406.2.4.4: Insert: 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 or 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.
(g) Section 3804.2: Insert: Tanks shall not be located within one hundred feet
(100') of the property line of any Group E, I or R occupancies."
VI.
All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
VII.
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 thereof, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses
and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
VIII.
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.
IX.
This ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions,
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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.
X.
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 discussed,
considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the IC/ —day of
C#,UnAkt , 2002.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on
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ST:
, 2002.
second
reading this the c97
RO x' A. STLUKA, JR., ayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secr:j ary
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DATE: January 10, 2002
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — January 4, 2002
ITEM: *8.C.3. Consider an ordinance adopting the 2000 Editions of the
International Family of Codes: Fire, Plumbing, Energy and
Conservation, Mechanical, and Fuel and Gas. (Second Reading)
The Standard Family of Codes that are currently enforced are no
longer revised to reflect changes in the current industry standards.
The Standard, Uniform and BOCA Building Codes have been
consolidated into single family of codes, The International Codes.
Resource: Jim Nuse, Public Works Director
Mark Remmert, Chief Building Official
History: Last year the City Council adopted the International Residential Code for one and
two family dwellings. The Ordinance before the Council tonight adopt the family of
International Codes. This ordinance repeals the 1994 Edition of the Standard
Building Code and adopts the 2000 Editions of the International Building Codes:
Fire, Plumbing, Energy and Conservation, Mechanical, and Fuel and Gas. The
Sections pertaining to Permit Fees remains unchanged. Obsolete provisions of the
Code are repealed.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds:
Outside Resources: Southern Building Code Congress International
ImpactBenefit: To stay current with changes in the construction industry.
Public Comment: N/A
Sponsor: N/A