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City of LaPorte, Texas <br />Planning Department Policy <br />Effective 04/01/09 <br />Policy to clarify AcceT)table Drinking Fountain Alternatives 4P2009-002 <br />Purpose: To ensure consistent, safe application of acceptable drinking fountain <br />alternatives in certain classifications and occupancy loads. <br />Timing: Permanent policy for use by the public and staff <br />Policy: Utilizing input from the Building Codes Appeals Board and alternative <br />materials/methods code sections (1PC, S. 105.2 and IBC, S. 104.11), the drinking <br />fountain requirements referenced in the 1PC, Table 403.1 and IBC, [P] Table 2902.1 are <br />hereby amended as follows: <br />Assembly_ Educational Institutional, Residential and Storage Classifications: No <br />change, requirements shall be in accordance with table and code requirements. <br />Business FactoU/Industrial and Mercantile Classifications: <br />Occupancy load of (26) and over - No change, requirements shall be in accordance <br />with table and code requirements. <br />Occupancy load of (1) to (25) — <br />(#1) Install water fountain(s) as required by table and code requirements; - or - <br />(#2) Building plan identifies a kitchen/break room with a refrigerator and plans identify <br />permanent use of bottled water for the facility; -or- <br />(93) Building plan identifies permanent use of a portable water cooler for the facility. <br />NOTE: For issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, Options #2 or #3 must be in place <br />for the building final inspection. <br />Sig ed by � ecrr: <br />xj <br />Date: <br />S:\City Planning Share\0—INSPECTIONS DIVISION\InspectionsQri ng Fountain Policy P09-002.doc <br />March 2009 <br />