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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-11 Regular Meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board .. 0FA A ;O 44 dp / 1 . A 5 BUILDING CODES APPEALS BOARD Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board to be held on July 27, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding items of business according to the agenda listed below: 1. Call to order 2. Consider approval of minutes from the March 22, 2011 meeting 3. Review and discuss two requests for changes to the City's Plumbing Code as it pertains to minimum plumbing code fixture requirements 4. Consider recommendation to City Council to support one of the following courses of action: (1) Continue to utilize the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code Table 4 -1, Minimum Plumbing Facilities, as written; (2) Amend the Uniform Plumbing Code Table 4 -1; (3) Begin utilizing Chapter 29 (Plumbing Systems) of the 2009 International Building Code in lieu of the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code Table 4 -1; or (4) Other action 5. Review, discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council to adopt the 2011 National Electrical Code with no change to existing local amendments 6. Review, discuss and consider amending the Board's Rules of Procedure 7. Receive comments from Public 8. Administrative Reports 9. Board Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information of existing policy 10. Establish next meeting date, time and topics 11. Adjourn a A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting; however, no action will be taken by Council as a governing body. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the July 27, 2011 agenda of items to be considered by the City of La Porte Building Codes Appeals Board was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on July 22, 2011. / .15 • Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the City, 4.a Porte Building Codes • ppeals Board was removed by me from the City Hall bulletin board on the 0 day of 20 f Lt.417)0 P.Ceri = • i d ttitt,6t Out of consideration for all attendees of the meadwitilenst tiara off all cell phones and pagers, or place on inaudible signal. '° Thank you for your consideration. BUILDING CODES APPEALS BOARD Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board to be held on July 27, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding items of business according to the agenda listed below: Call to order Consider approval of minutes from the March 22, 2011 meeting Review and discuss two requests for changes to the City's Plumbing Code as it pertains to minimum plumbing code fixture requirements Consider recommendation to City Council to support one of the following courses of action: (1) Continue to utilize the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code Table 4 -1, Minimum Plumbing Facilities, as written; (2) Amend the Uniform Plumbing Code Table 4 -1; (3) Begin utilizing Chapter 29 (Plumbing Systems) of the 2009 International Building Code in lieu of the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code Table 4 -1; or (4) Other action Review, discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council to adopt the 2011 National Electrical Code with no change to existing local amendments Review, discuss and consider amending the Board's Rules of Procedure Receive comments from Public Administrative Reports Board Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquHy of staff regarding specific factual information of existing policy 10. Establish next meeting date, time and topics 11. Adjourn A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this meeting; however, no action will be taken by Council as a governing body. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City ,Secretary, at 281.=170.5019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a cope of the Jule 27, 2011 agenda of items to be considered by the Cite of La Porte Building Codes Appeals Board was posted on the Cite Hall bulletin board on Jule 22, 2011. Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary- I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the Cite of La Porte Building Codes Appeals Board was removed by me from the Cite Hall bulletin board on the dad- of 20 Title: MINUTES Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of March 22, 2011 Members Present Tom Campbell, Ron Holt, Ken Schlather, Paul Larson, Mark Follis, J. P. Jackson and Terry Bunch Members Absent None City Staff Present Traci Leach, Assistant City Manager, Tim Tietjens, Director of Planning, Debbie S. Wilmore, Chief Building Official, Mark Huber, Deputy Building Official and Sherry Jennings, Inspection Services Coordinator Others Present John Kling, Phillip Hoot 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Chairman Tom Campbell. 2. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE TO RE- APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER TERRY BUNCH (POSITION 2) Terry Bunch was administered his oaths of office by Sherry Jennings. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 09, 2010 MEETING Motion to approve the November 09, 2010 minutes, as written was made by Ken Schlather. Second by Ron Holt. Motion passed unanimously. 4. RECEIVE REPORT FROM JOHN KLING REGARDING CITY INSPECTION OF RESIDENCE AT 11025 PINEWOOD CT. IN YEAR 2000, AND CONSIDER IF GROUNDS EXIST FOR PLACING ITEM ON FUTURE AGENDA TO CONSIDER APPEAL OF CODE OFFICER'S DECISION OR RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL OF AMENDMENTS TO BUILDING CODES Mr. Kling reported his concerns along with photos. Felt that the Inspection Division needs a shakeup plus it is not easy to access city staff or the city website. Ms. Wilmore responded to the issues raised in Mr. Kling's February 24, 2011 letter and answered questions by the Board. Motion by Mr. Schlather that no evidence was provided to support wrongdoing by staff and there are no grounds for further action. Second by Mr. Bunch. Motion passed unanimously. Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of March 22, 2011 Page 2of2 5. DISCUSS DRINKING FOUNTAIN REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Code requirements were discussed. Motion by Paul Larson to leave requirement as written in the code book. Second by J. P. Jackson. Motion passed unanimously. 6. CONSIDER SELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON TO PRESIDE OVER BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD MEETINGS Following discussion, a motion to have Tom Campbell remain chairperson was made by Mr. Bunch. Second by Mr. Larson. Motion passed unanimously. 7. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC Phillip Hoot advised the Board that the roof policy requiring an engineer approval for structures on the west end of town is unfair. He understands the requirement for east of New Highway 146 but feels it is an unnecessary cost to residents on the west end of town. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS None 9. BOARD COMMENTS Mr. Follis stated that the Rules of Procedure do not reference a "public comments" agenda item or the possibility of an annual selection of the Board chairperson. Clark Askins was asked to research if changes are needed. Mr. Follis also told staff that if issues arise during the implementation of the new plumbing and mechanical codes, staff should forward them to the Board for review. 8. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPICS No date set at this time. Review and possible change to the Rules of Procedure should be on the next agenda. 9. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Schlather with a second by Ron Holt. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully* submitted, Marls Huber Deputy* Building Official TWO REQUESTS FOR CHANGE TO MINIMUM PLUMBING CODE FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS COMMERCIAL DESIGN - BUILDERS 5599 San Felipe • Suite 1440 June 30, 2011 City of La Porte Inspections Division ATTN: Debbie Wilmore 604 W Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, TX 77571 Houston, Texas 77055 713, 789.2529 • Fax 713,782-375.5 Re: Plumbing calculations, 2009 UPC vs 2009 IBC Dear Ms. Wilmore, Clay Development has several projects In La Porte, including the build -out of a speculative lease space in a warehouse building at 359 Pike Court (Suite 100). We have recently learned that La Porte adopted the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code and that the number of plumbing fixtures Is to be calculated following Table 4 -1 in that code, We had previously used plumbing calculations from the IBC table. was not able to find an occupancy in the UPC table which matches that of a storage /distribution type building. The closest occupancy is "Industrial warehouses, workshops, foundries... ", which seems to be geared towards a manufacturing -type space rather than storage. When using this occupancy the number of fixtures as calculated is much higher than If it was calculated using the IBC table. As an example, here are comparable calculations for the same 5 -2 space with an occupant load of 735: Per IBC: 8 water closets, 8 lavatories, 1 drinking fountain Per UPC: 30 water closets, 50 lavatories, 5 drinking fountains Given that there is no matching occupancy in the UPC plumbing calculation table, and the number of as calculated by the only occupancy listed that` is somehow closer to our use is in great excess of those calculated by IBC; we hereby respectfully request approval to use the 2009 IBC table 2902.1 for plumbing calculations. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Regards, C Carla R. Haramboure, AIA DEVELOPERS/ DESIGN - BUILDERS OF INDUSTRIAL BUILD -TO -SUIT FACILITIES FOR SALE OR LEASE - www.claydevelopment.com 11 Wilmore, Debbie From: Linda Westergren [Igwestergren @aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 20116:08 PM To: Wilmore, Debbie Subject: re: CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING Debbie, We are sending this as a request to be placed on the agenda at the above committee meeting July 27, 6:00 PM, We are asking the committee to please review the new UPC code requirements as it relates to the number of Restroom fixtures required in the category known as Industrial Whse,workshopfcomb office use. We consider the new requirements to be very excess in small whseloffice units such as we build and have built for the last 30 years in LaPorte. We have never had a problem with IPC Code fixture requirements, as used by the City of LaPorte, for all the construction we have completed in the past 30 years , as recent as October of 2090. We are asking for the reduction of the required fixtures to match the IPC, as it relates to construction of small warehouse /office combination, which as I understand would then interface with the IBC as used by the City of LaPorte. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Linda Westergren 832 - 492 -6969 MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES, TABLE 4 -1 2009 UNIFORM CODE Table 4 -1 TABLE 4 -1 Minimum Plumbing Facilities' UNIFORM PLUMBING COCA= Each building shall be provided with sanitary facilities, including provisions for persons with disabilities as prescribed by the Department Having jurisdiction. Table 4 -1 applies to new buildings, additions to a building, and changes of occupancy or type in an existing building resulting in increased occupant load. Exception: New cafeterias used only by employees. The total occupant load shall be determined in accordance with the Building Code. The type of building or occupancy shall be determined based on the actual use of the various spaces within the building. Building categories not shown in `fable 4 -1 shall be considered separately by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The minimum number of fixtures shall be calculated at 50 percent male And 50 percent female based on the total occupant load. Once the occupant load and uses are determined, the requirements of Section 412.0 and Table 4 -1 shall be applied to determine the minimum number of plumbing fixtures required. Type of Building Water Closets Urinals YO Lavatories Bathtubs or Drinking 3 �' 3 '" or Occupancy (Fixtures per Person) (Fixtures per Person) (Fixtures per Person) Showers Fountains (Fixtures per (Fixtures per Person) Person) Assembly places — Male Female Male Male Female theatres, audito- 1:1-15 1:1 -15 0:1-9 1 per 40 1 per 40 riums, convention 2:16 -35 3:16 -35 1:10 -50 halls, etc.— for 3:36 -55 4:36-55 Add one fixture for permanent Over 55, add 1 fixture for each each additional 50 employee use additional 40 persons. males. Assembly places— Male Female ivlale Male Female 1:1 -150 theatres, audito- 1:1 -100 3:1 -50 1:1 -100 1:1 -200 1:1 -200 2:151 -400 riums, convention 2 :101 -200 4:51-100 2:101 -200 2: 201 -400 2:201-400 3:401-750 halls, etc. — for 3:201-400 8:101 -200 3:201-400 3:401-750 3:401-750 Over 750 add public use 11:201400 4:401-600 Over 750, add one one fixture for Over 400, add one fixture for Over 600, add 1 fixture fixture for each addi- each additional each additional 500 males for each additional 300 tional5W persons. 500 persons. and 1 for each additional 125 males. females. Dormitories`— Male Female Male Male Female 1 per 8 1 per 150' School or labor'(' 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 25 1 per 12 1 per 12 For females, add Add 1 fixture for each addi - Over 150) add 1 fixture Over 12, add one fixture 1 bathtub per 30. tional 25 males (over 10) and for each additional 50 for each additional 20 Over 150, add 1 1 for each additional 20 males. males and 1 for each 15 bathtub per 20. females (over 8). additional females. Dormitories -- for Male Female Male Male Female staff use" 1:1 -15 1:1 -15 1 per 50 1 per 40 1 per 40 1 per 8 2:16 -35 3:16 -35 3:36 -55 4:36 -55 Over 55, add 1 fixture for each additional 40 persons. Dwellings Single dwelling 1 per dwelling 1 per dwelling 1 per dwelling ;vfultiple dwelling 1 per dwelling or apartment 1 per dwelling or apart- 1 per dwelling or or apartment unit meat unit apartment trait house" Hospital waiting 1 per room 1 per room 1 per 150 rooms Hospitals —for Male Female Male Male Female employee use 1:1 -15 1:1 -15 0:1 -9 1 per 40 1 per 40 2:16 -35 3:16 -35 1:10 -50 3:36-55 4:36 -55 Add one fixture for 10 Over 55, add 1 fixture for each additional 50 each additional 40 persons. males. PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS Table 4 -1 continued Type of Building' Water Closets Urinals lu Lavatories Bathtubs or Drinking" or Occupancy (Fixtures per Person) (Fixtures per Person) (Fixtures per Person) Showers Fountains (Fixtures per (Fixtures per Person) Person) Hospitals Individual room 1 per room 1 per room 1 per room 1 per 150 Wardroom 1 per 8 patients 1 per 10 patients 1 per 20 patients Industrial ware- Male Female Up to 100,1 per 10 1 shower for 1 per 150" houses, work- 1 :1-10 1 :1.10 persons each 15 persons shops, foundries, 2 :11 -25 2:11 -25 Over 100,1 per 15 exposed to and similax estab- 3:26-50 3:26-50 persons' s excessive heat or lishments — for 4:51-75 4:51 -75 to skin contami- employee use 5:76-100 5:76-100 nation with Over 100, add 1 fixture for poisonous, each additional 30 persons. infectious or irri- tating material Institutional— Male Female Male Male Female 1 per 8 1 per 150 other than hospi- 1 per 25 1 per 20 0:1 -9 1 per 10 1 per 10 tals or penal insti- 1:10 -50 tutions (on each Add one fixture for occupied floor) each additional 50 males. Institutional -- Male Female Male Male Female 1 per 8 1 per 150" other than hospi - 1:1 -15 1:1 -15 0:1 -9 1 per 40 1 per 40 tals or penal insti- 2:16 -35 3:16 -35 1:10-50 tutions (on each 3:36-55 4:36 -55 Add one fixture for occupied floor) -- Over 55, add 1 fixture for each additional 50 for employee use each additional 40 persons. males. Office or public Male Female Male Male Female 1 per 150 buildings 1:1 -100 3:1 -50 1:1 -100 1 :1 -200 1:1 -200 2: 101 -200 4:51 -100 2:101-200 2:201 -400 2:201 -400 3:201 -400 8:101-200 3:201 -400 3:401 -750 3:401 -750 11: 201 -400 4.401-600 Over 750, add one Over 400, add one fixture Over 600, add 1 fixture for each addi- for each additional 500 fixture for each addi- tional 500 persons. males and 1 for each addi- tional 300 males. tional 150 females. Office or public Male Female Male Female Male buildings — for 1:1 -15 1:1-15 0:1 -9 1 per 40 1 per 40 employee use 2:16-35 3:16-35 1:10 -50 3.36 -55 4: 36 -55 Add one fixture for Over 55, add 1 fixture for each additional 50 each additional 40 persons. males. Penal institutions Male Female Male Male Female 1 per 150" — for employee 1:1-15 1:1 -15 0:1 -9 1 per 40 1 per 40 use 2:16 -35 3:16 -35 1:10 -50 3:36 -55 4: 36 -55 Add one fixture for Over 55, add 1 fixture for each additional 50 each additional 40 persons. males. Penal institutions — for prison use Cell 1 per cell Male 1 per cell 1 per cell block Exercise room 1 per exercise room 1 per exercise room 1 per exercise room floor ' 1 per exercise room 37 Table 4 -1 continued UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Type of Building' Water Closets Urinals 10 Lavatories Bathtubs or Drinking a'� or Occupancy (Fixtures per Person) (Fixtures r (Fixtures per Person) Showers Fountains (Fixtures per (Fixtures per Person) Person) Public or profes- Same as Office or Public Same as Office or Same as Office or Same as Office sional offices" Buildings for employee Public Buildings for Public Buildings for or Public Build - use employee use employee use ings for employee use' Restaurants, Male Female Male Male Female pubs, and 1:1-50 1:1 -50 1:1 -150 1:1-150 1:1 -150 lounges " 2: 51 -150 2:51-150 Over 150, add 1 2: 151 -200 2:151 -200 3:151- 300 4:151 -300 fixture for each addi- 3: 201 -400 3:201-400 Over 300, add 1 fixture tional 150 males. Over 400, add 1 for each additional 200 fixture for each addi- persons. tional 400 persons. Detail or Whole - lylale Female Male 1 per 2 water closets 0:1-30 sale Stores 1:1 -100 1:1 -25 0:0 -25 1.31.150 2:101 -200 2:26 -100 1:26 -100 One additional 3:201 -400 4:101 -200 2:101 -200 drinking foun- 6:201 -300 3:201 -400 taint for each 8:301-400 4:401 -600 150 persons Over 400, add one fixture Over 600, add one thereafter for each additional 500 fixture for each addi- males and one for each tional 300 males - -for 150 females Schools staff Male Female Male Male Female use 1:1 -15 1 :1 -15 1 per 50 1 per 40 1 per 40 All schools 2: 16 -35 2:16 -35 3:36 -55 3:36 -55 Over 55, add 1 fixture for each additional 40 persons. Schools — for Male Female Male Female 1 per 150' student use 1 :1 -20 1:1 -20 1:1-25 1:1 -25 Nursery 2:21 -50 2:21 -50 2:26 -50 2:26 -50 Over 50, add 1 fixture for Over 50, add 1 each additional 50 fixture for each addi- persons. tional 50 persons. Elementary Male Female Male iviale Female 1 per 150 1 per 30 1 per 25 1 per 75 1 per 35 1 per 35 Secondary Male Female Male Male Female 1 per 150 1 per 40 1 per 30 1 per 35 1 per 40 1 per 40 Others (colleges, Male Female Nfale Male Female 1 per 150 universities, 1 per 40 1 per 30 1 per 35 1 per 40 1 per 40 adult centers, etc.) Worship places Male Female Male 1 per 150 educational and 1 per 150 1 per 75 1 per 150 1 per 2 water closets activities Unit Worship places Male Female Male 1 per 150 principal assembly 1 per 150 1 per 75 1 per 150 1 per 2 water closets place 38 PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS Table 4 -1 continued (- The figures shown are based upon one (1) fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction thereof. 2 Building categories not shown on this table shall be considered separately by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 3 Drinking fountains shall not be installed in toilet rooms. 4 Laundry trays. One (1) laundry tray or one (1) automatic washer standpipe for each dwelling unit or one (1) laundry tray or one (1) automatic washer standpipe, or combination thereof, for each twelve (12) apartments. Kitchen sinks, one (1) for each dwelling or apartment unit. 5 For each urinal added in excess of the minimum required, one water closet shall be permitted to be deducted. The number of water closets shall not be reduced to less than two- thirds (2/3) of the minimum requirement. 6 As required by PSAI Z4.1, Sanitation in Places of Employment. 7 Where there is exposure to skin contamination with poisonous, infectious, or irritating materials, provide one (1) lavatory for each five (5) persons. a Twenty-four (24) lineal inches (610 mm) of wash sink or eighteen (18) inches (457 mm) of a circular basin, when provided with water outlets for such space, shall be considered equivalent to one (1) lavatory. 9 Laundry trays, one (1) for each fifty (50) persons. Service sinks, one (1) for each hundred (100) persons. 10 General. In applying this schedule of facilities, consideration shall be given to the accessibility of the fixtures. Conformity purely on a numerical basis may not result in an installation suited to the needs of the individual establishment. For example, schools should be provided with toilet facilities on each floor having classrooms. a. Surrounding materials, wall, and floor space to a point two (2) feet (610 nun) in front of urinal lip and four (4) feet (1,219 mm) above the floor, and not less than two (2) feet (610 mm) to each side of the urinal shall be lined with non- absorbent materials. b. Trough urinals shall be prohibited. 11 A restaurant is defined as a business that sells food to be consumed on the premises. a. The number of occupants for a drive -in restaurant shall be considered as equal to the number of parking stalls. b. Hand- washing facilities shall be available in the kitchen for employees. 12 Where food is consumed indoors, water stations shall be permitted to be substituted for drinking fountains. Offices, or public buildings for use by more than six (6) persons shall have one (1) drinking fountain for the first one - hundred fifty (150) persons and one (1) additional fountain for each three- hundred (300) persons thereafter. 13 There shall be at least one (1) drinking fountain per occupied floor in schools, theatres, auditoriums, dormitories, offices, or public buildings. 14 The total number of water closets for females shall be equal to the total number of water closets and urinals required for males. This requirement shall not apply to Retail or Wholesale Stores. is For smaller -type Public and Professional Offices such as banks, dental offices, law offices, real estate offices, architectural offices, engineering offices, and similar uses. A public area in these offices shall use the requirements for Retail or Wholesale Stores. 16 Recreation or community room in multiple dwellings or apartment buildings, regardless or their occupant load, shall be permitted to have separate single- accommodation facilities in common -use areas within tracts or multi- family residential occupancies where the use of these areas is limited exclusively to owners, residents, and their guests. Examples are commu- nity recreation or multi - purpose areas in apartments, condos, townhouses, or tracts. i7 A drinking fountain shall not be required in occupancies of 30 or less. When a drinking fountain is not required, then foot- notes 3,12, and 13 are not applicable. 39 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 29 -- PLUMBING SYSTEMS CHAPTER 29 SECTION 2901 GENERAL. [P] 29011 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and the Inter- national Plumbing Code shall govern the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing equipment and systems. Plumbing systems and equipment shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. Private sewage disposal systems shall conform to the International Private sewage Disposal Code. SECTION 2902 MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES [P] 2902.1 Nflnimum number of Hxtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the mini- mum number shown in Table 2902.1.1`ypes of occupancies not shown in Table 2902.1 shall be considered individually by the building official. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 3. 1Pl TABLE 2902.1 MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES (See Sections 2902.2 and 2902.3) (continued) 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 549 WATER CLOSE78 DRINKING t (URINALS SEE SECTION 419.2 OF FOUNTAIN$" THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING (SEE SECTION COBS} LAVATORIES 410.1 OF THE BATHTUBS/ INTERNATIONAL No. CLASSIFICATION OCCUPANCY DESCRIPTION MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE SHOWERS PLUMBING CODE) OTHER Thea €ers and other 1 A 1a buildings for the performing arts and I per 125 1 per 65 1 per 240 — 1 per 500 service motion pictures sink Nightclubs, bars, 1 taverns, dance halls and buildings for similar 1 per 40 1 per 40 1 per 75 — 1 per 500 service A -2a purposes sink Restaurants, banquet halls and food courts 1 Per 75 1 per 75 1 per 200 1 per 500 1 service sink Auditoriums without permanent seating, art I galleries, exhibition halls, museums, lecture 1 per 125 1 per 65 1 per 200 — 1 per 50(1 service halls, libraries, arcades sink and gymnasiums 1 Assembly A -3a 1 Passenger terminals and transportation facilities I per 500 1 per 500 1 per 750 — 1 per 1,040 service sink Places of worship and other religious services I per 150 1 per 75 1 per 200 1 per 1,000 I service sink Coliseums, arenas, I per 75 for the I per 40 for the skating rinks, pools and first 1 and first 1,520 and 1 A-4 tennis courts fur indoor for 1 per the remainder 1 per 60 for the remainder I per 200 1 per 150 — 1 per 1,000 service sporting events and exceeding exceeding sink activities 1,500 1,520 Stadiums, amusement I per 75 for the I per 40 for the parks, bleachers and first 1,500 and first 1,520 and 1 A -5 grandstands for outdoor 1 per 120 for the remainder 1 per 60 for the remainder I per 200 1 per 150 I per 1,000 service sporting events and exceeding exceeding � sink activities 1,500 1,520 (continued) 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 549 PLUMBING SYSTEMS [P] TABLE 2942.1 -- continued MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTUAES (continued) 550 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE® WATER CLOSETS DRINKING (URINALS SEE SECTION 419.2 OF FOUNTAINS THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING (SEE SECTION CODE) LAVATORIES BATHTUBS 414.1 OF THE OR INTERNATIONAL MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE No. CLASSIFICATION OCCUPANCY DESCRIPTION SHOWERS PLUMBING CODE) OTHER Buildings for the transaction of business, professional I per 40 for the first services, other I per 25 for the first 50 and 1 80 and I per 80 for I service 2 Business B services involving per 50 for the remainder the remainder _ I per 100 sink merchandise, office exceeding 50 exceeding 80 buildings, banks, light industrial and similar uses 3 Educational E Educational facilities I per 50 1 per 50 — 1 per 100 1 service sink Structures in which See Section 4 Factory and F -1 and F-2 occupants are engaged in work i per 100 1 per 100 411 of the International 1 per 400 1 service sink industrial fabricating, assembly Plumbing or processing of Code Code products or materials 1 -1 Residential care I per 10 1 per 10 1 per 8 I per I00 1 service sink 1 -2 Hospitals, ambulatory nursing I per per room' 1 per per room 1 per 15 1 per 100 1 service sink home patients Employees, other b than residential care 1 per 25 1 per 35 — 1 per 100 Visitors, other than L per 75 1 per 100 1 per 500 — 5 Institutional residential care I -3 Prisons I per cell I per cell I per 15 1 per 100 1 service sink Reformatories, 1 service detention centers and I per 15 1 per 15 1 per 15 1 per 100 sink 1 - 3 correctional centers Employeesb 1 per 25 1 per 35 — 1 per 140 — 14 Adult day care and I per 15 1 per 15 1 1 per 100 1 service child care sink Retail stores, service b MercantileVI stations, shops, 1 per 5f}0 1 per 750 — i per 1,060 1 service salesrooms, markets sink and shopping centers Hotels, motels, I per sleeping I service R -1 boarding houses I per sleeping unit 1 per sleeping unit unit _ sink (transient) Dormitories, R -2 fraternities, sororities 1 per 10 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 100 I Service and boarding houses sink (not transient) 1 kitchen 7 Residential sink per dwelling unit; 1 automatic R -2 Apartment heuse 1 per dwelling unit I per dwelling unit dwelling unit — cloth9s washer connection per 20 dwelling units (continued) 550 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE® PLUMBING SYSTEMS [P] TABLE 2902.1 -- continued MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES a. The fixtures shown are based on one fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction of the number of persons indicated. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code. b. Toilet facilities for employees shall he separate from facilities for inmates or patients. c. Asingle- occupant toilet room with one watercloset andone lavatoTyserving not more than two adjacent patient sleeping units shall bepermitted where suchroom is provided with direct access from each patient sleeping unit and with provisions for privacy. d. The occupant load for seasonal outdoor seating and entertainment areas shall be included when determining the minimum number of ficilities required. e. The minimum number of required drinking fountains shall comply with Table 2902.1 and Chapter 11. f. brinking fountains are not required for an occupant load of 15 or fewer, [P] 2902.11 Fixture calculations. To determine the occu- pant load of each sex, the total occupant load shall be divided in half. To determine the required number of fix- tures, the fixture ratio or ratios for each fixture type shall be applied to the occupant load of each sex in accordance with Table 2902.1. Fractional numbers resulting from applying the fixture ratios of Table 2902.1 shall be rounded up to the next whole number. For calculations involving multiple occupancies, such fractional numbers for each occupancy shall first be surmned and then rounded up to the next whole number. Exception: The total occupant load shall not be required to be divided in half where approved statistical data indi- cate a distribution of the sexes of other than 50 percent of each sex. 2902.1.2 Family or assisted use toilet and bath fixtures. Fixtures located within family or assisted use toilet and bathing rooms required by Section 110921 are permitted to be included in the number of required fixtures for either the male or female occupants in assembly and mercantile occupancies. [P] 2902,2 Separate facilitics. Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex. Exceptions: 1. Separate facilities shall not be required for dwelling atnits and sleeping units. 2. Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces with a total occupant load, including both employees and customers, of 15 or less. 3. Separate facilities shall not be required in mercantile occupancies in which the maximum occupant load is 50 or less. M [P] 2902.3 Required public toilet facilities. Customers, patrons and visitors shall be provided with public toilet facili- ties in structures and tenant spaces intended for public utiliza- tion. The number of plumbing fixtures located within the required toilet facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 2902.1 for all users. Employees shall be. provided with toilet facilities in all occupancies. Employee toilet facilities shall either be separate or combined employee and public toilet facilities. [P] 2902.3.1 Access, The route to the public toilet facilities required by Section 2902.3 shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms or closets. Access to the required facilities shall be from within the building or from the exterior of the building. All routes shall comply with the accessibility requirements of this code. The public shall have access to the required toilet facilities at all times that the building is occupied. [P] 2902.3.2 Location of toilet facilities in occupancies other than covered mall buildings. In occupancies other than covered mall buildings, the required public and employee toilet facilities shall be located not more than one story above or below the space required to be provided with toilet facilities and the path of travel to such facilities shall not exceed a distance of 500 feet (152 400 mm). Exception: The location and maximum travel distances to required employee facilities in factory and industrial occupancies are permitted to exceed that required by this section, provided that the location and maximum travel distance are approved. [P] 2902.3.3 Location of toilet facilities in covered mall buildings. In covered mall buildings, the required public and employee toilet facilities shall be located not more than one story above or below the space required to be provided with toilet facilities, and the path of travel to such facilities 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 551 WATER CLOSETS DRINKING (URINALS SEE SECTION 419.2 OF FOUNTAINSe, f THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING (SEE SECTION CODE) LAVATORIES 4161 OF THE BATHTUBS/ INTERNATIONAL No. CLASSIFICATION OCCUPANCY DESCRIPTION MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE: SHOWERS PLUMBING CODE) OTHER Congregate living 1 service R -3 facilities with 15 or 1 per 10 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 100 sink fewer persons 7 Residential Residential I service R -4 care/assisted living I per 10 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 100 sink facilities Structures for the See Section storage of goods, 411 of the 8 Storage 8-1 warehouses, 1 per 100 1 per 100 International 1 per 1,000 1 service S -2 storehouses and freight depots, low Plumbing sink Code and moderate hazard a. The fixtures shown are based on one fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction of the number of persons indicated. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code. b. Toilet facilities for employees shall he separate from facilities for inmates or patients. c. Asingle- occupant toilet room with one watercloset andone lavatoTyserving not more than two adjacent patient sleeping units shall bepermitted where suchroom is provided with direct access from each patient sleeping unit and with provisions for privacy. d. The occupant load for seasonal outdoor seating and entertainment areas shall be included when determining the minimum number of ficilities required. e. The minimum number of required drinking fountains shall comply with Table 2902.1 and Chapter 11. f. brinking fountains are not required for an occupant load of 15 or fewer, [P] 2902.11 Fixture calculations. To determine the occu- pant load of each sex, the total occupant load shall be divided in half. To determine the required number of fix- tures, the fixture ratio or ratios for each fixture type shall be applied to the occupant load of each sex in accordance with Table 2902.1. Fractional numbers resulting from applying the fixture ratios of Table 2902.1 shall be rounded up to the next whole number. For calculations involving multiple occupancies, such fractional numbers for each occupancy shall first be surmned and then rounded up to the next whole number. Exception: The total occupant load shall not be required to be divided in half where approved statistical data indi- cate a distribution of the sexes of other than 50 percent of each sex. 2902.1.2 Family or assisted use toilet and bath fixtures. Fixtures located within family or assisted use toilet and bathing rooms required by Section 110921 are permitted to be included in the number of required fixtures for either the male or female occupants in assembly and mercantile occupancies. [P] 2902,2 Separate facilitics. Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex. Exceptions: 1. Separate facilities shall not be required for dwelling atnits and sleeping units. 2. Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or tenant spaces with a total occupant load, including both employees and customers, of 15 or less. 3. Separate facilities shall not be required in mercantile occupancies in which the maximum occupant load is 50 or less. M [P] 2902.3 Required public toilet facilities. Customers, patrons and visitors shall be provided with public toilet facili- ties in structures and tenant spaces intended for public utiliza- tion. The number of plumbing fixtures located within the required toilet facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 2902.1 for all users. Employees shall be. provided with toilet facilities in all occupancies. Employee toilet facilities shall either be separate or combined employee and public toilet facilities. [P] 2902.3.1 Access, The route to the public toilet facilities required by Section 2902.3 shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms or closets. Access to the required facilities shall be from within the building or from the exterior of the building. All routes shall comply with the accessibility requirements of this code. The public shall have access to the required toilet facilities at all times that the building is occupied. [P] 2902.3.2 Location of toilet facilities in occupancies other than covered mall buildings. In occupancies other than covered mall buildings, the required public and employee toilet facilities shall be located not more than one story above or below the space required to be provided with toilet facilities and the path of travel to such facilities shall not exceed a distance of 500 feet (152 400 mm). Exception: The location and maximum travel distances to required employee facilities in factory and industrial occupancies are permitted to exceed that required by this section, provided that the location and maximum travel distance are approved. [P] 2902.3.3 Location of toilet facilities in covered mall buildings. In covered mall buildings, the required public and employee toilet facilities shall be located not more than one story above or below the space required to be provided with toilet facilities, and the path of travel to such facilities 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 551 PLUMBING SYSTEMS shall not exceed a distance of 300 feet (91 440 mm). In cov- ered mall buildings, the required facilities shall be based on total square footage, and facilities shall be installed in each individual store or in a central toilet area located in accor- dance with this section. The maximum travel distance to the central toilet facilities in covered mall buildings shall be measured from the main entrance of any store or tenant space. In covered mall buildings, where employees' toilet facilities are not provided in the individual store, the maxi- mum travel distance shall be measured from the employees' work area of the store or tenant space. [P] 2902.3.4 Pay facilities. Where pay facilities are installed, such facilities shall be in excess of the required minimum facilities. Required facilities shall be free of charge. [P] 2902.4 Signage. A legible sign designating the sex shall be provided in a readily visible location near the entrance to each toilet facility. Signs for accessible toilet facilities shall comply with ICC Al 17.1. 2902.4.1 Directional signage. Directional signage indicat- ing the route to the public facilities shall be posted in accor- dance with Section 3107. Such signage shall be located in a corridor or aisle, at the entrance to the facilities for custom- ers and visitors. SECTION 2903 TOILET ROOM REQUIREMENTS [P] 2903.1 Water closet compartment. Each water closet uti- lized by the public or employees shall occupy a separate com- partment with walls or partitions and a door enclosing the fixtures to ensure privacy. Exceptions: 1. Water closet compartments shall not be required in a single- occupant toilet room with a lockable door. 2. 'Toilet rooms located in day care and child care facili- ties and containing two or more water closets shall be permitted to have one water closet without an enclos- ing compartment. 3. This provision is not applicable to toilet areas located within Group 1 -3 housing areas. [P] 2903.2 Urinal partitions. Each urinal utilized by the pub- lic or employees shall occupy a separate area with walls or par- titions to provide privacy. The walls or partitions shall begin at a height not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from and extend not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above the finished floor surface. The walls or partitions shall extend from the wall surface at each side of the urinal a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) or to a point not less than 6 inches (152 rum) beyond the outermost front lip of the urinal measured from the finished back wall sur- face, whichever is greater. Exceptions: 1. Urinal partitions shall not be required in a single occu- pant or family or assisted use toilet room with a lockable door. 2. Toilet rooms located in day care and child care facili- ties and containing two or more urinals shall be per- mitted to have one urinal without partitions. [P] 2903.3 Interior Finish. Interior finish surfaces of toilet rooms shall comply with Section 1210. 552 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2011 Ed. of the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND EXISTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS i!� A�h I I To: Building Codes Appeal Board From: Debbie S. Wilmore, Chief Building Official CC: Date: 7/22/2011 Re: 2011 National Electrical Code The review of the 2011 Ed. of the National Electrical Code, the 2011 Illustrated Changes Book and the existing local amendments in the City's Code of Ordinances has been completed. Staff found the majority of the changes were for clarification and re- organization purposes. Our local amendments were not impacted by the code changes except for Sect. 82 -336 which is the Code of Ordinance section that actually adopts the code edition. Staff recommends adopting the 2011 Ed. of the National Electrical Code while leaving the existing local amendments in place. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS § 82 -102 ARTICLE IV. ELECTRICAL CODE DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 82 -101. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Apprentice electrician means the holder of an apprentice electrician license. Electrical work means the installing, maintaining, altering, repairing or erecting of any electrical wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures or equipment for which a permit is required under the terms and provisions of the electric code. Inspector shall mean the chief building official of the city or any of the division construction inspectors under her/his supervision. Journeyman electrician means the holder of a journeyman electrician license. Master electrician means the holder of a master electrician license. (Ord. No. 1637, §§ 1(1.01, 1.03, 2.05, 2.15, 2.21, 2.22, 2.30), 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -E, § 3, 5- 10 -04; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 1, 9- 12 -05) Cross reference — Definitions generally, § 1 -2. Sec. 82 -102. Electrical work to be done only by or under licensed master electrician. (a) Except as provided in this article, it shall be unlawful for any person to do electrical work within the city unless such personn is a master electrician licensed under the provisions of the Electrician`s Occupations Code (a.k.a. The Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act), or unless such person does such electrical work under the supervision, direction and control of a master electrician licensed under the provisions of said code. (b) Nothing in the Electrician's Occupations Code (a.k.a. The Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act) shall ever be construed or operate to prevent any person from doing electrical work in or on his property which he owns, where he resides and which he maintains as a homestead. Such homeowner shall not be required to be a licensed electrician but shall otherwise conform to all other requirements of said code. In doing electrical work on his own property, as provided in this subsection, such owner shall not use. any hired assistant unless such assistant is duly licensed under the terms of said code. (c) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no electrical work shall be performed by any person not the holder of the required license. No person, firm or corporation shall employ any other person for doing electrical work unless such person proposed to be employed is the holder of the proper license, (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(1.02), 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 2, 9- 12 -05) Supp. No. 13 CD82:13 § 82 -103 LA PORTE CODE Sec. 82 -103. Reserved. Editor's note — Ordinance No. 96- 2079 -E, § 3, adopted May 10, 2004, repealed § 82 -103 in its entirety. Formerly, such section pertained to electrical maintenance work to be done by licensed maintenance electricians; exceptions and derived from Ord. No. 1637, § 1(2.23), 3- 13 -89. See. 82 -104. Tampering. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to bridge, tamper with or change fiom its original installation, except upon the approval of the inspector, and then only after a proper permit for alteration has been issued, any fuse of the plug, cartridge type or link type, installed in panel boards, main switches or switchboards, or to alter or change circuit breakers so that the original calibration will be affected, or to tie down or secure any circuit breaker so that it will not function properly. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person, in any manner, to interfere with any electrical wiring installed or being installed in, or on, within or without any structure or building. If in the course of erection of a building or structure the wiring is in such position as to interfere with the erection or completion of the building or structure as called for by the plans, notice shall immediately be given the person installing the wiring and the needed change shall be made by such person. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to make connection from a source of electrical energy to any electrical wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures and equipment for the installation of which a permit is required until it shall have received an approval by the inspector. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to make connection from a source of electrical energy to any electrical wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures and equipment which have been disconnected by the inspector or the use of which has been ordered by the inspector to be discontinued until approval has been issued by the inspector. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(1.04), 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 3, 9- 12 -05) Sees. 82- 105 -82 -150. Reserved. DIVISION 2. RESERVED' Secs. 82- 151 - 82.280. Reserved. *Editor's note -- Ordinance No. 96- 2079 -E, § 3, adopted May 10, 2004, repealed §§ 82- 151 -82 -259 in their entirety. Formerly, such sections pertained to licenses and certificates and derived from Ord. No. 1637, § 1, 3- 13 -89. Supp. No. 13 CD82:14 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS § 82 -282 DIVISION 3. PERMITS Sec. 82 -281. Required; exceptions. (a) No wiring, poles, duct line, guy anchors, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures or equipment for the transmission, distribution or utilization of electrical energy for any purpose shall be installed within the city limits, nor shall any alteration or addition be made in any such existing wiring, poles, duct lines, guy anchors, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures or equipment without first securing a permit therefor from the inspector, except that no permit shall be required for the following: (1) Replacing fuses or lamps or the connection of portable devices to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed or for repairs to portable appliances. (2) Minor repair work, such as repairing or replacing flush and snap switches, receptacles and lamp sockets, or minor repairs on permanently connected electric apparatus, appliances, fixtures or equipment, or the installation of light globes, (3) The installation, maintenance or alteration of wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances or equipment for telegraph, telephone, signal service or central station protective service used in conveying signals or intelligence, except where electrical work is done on the primary side of the source of power from the power company at a voltage over 50 volts and which generates more than 500 watts of energy. (4) Poles and guy anchors, for the installation, maintenance or alteration of electric wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances or equipment to be installed by an electric public service corporation for the use of such corporation in the generation, transmis- sion, distribution, sale or utilization of electrical energy. However, an electric public service corporation shall not do any wiring on a customer's premises other than wiring which is part of the company's distribution system, nor shall any of its employees do any work other than that done for the company as provided for in this section, by virtue of this exemption. (5) The installation of temporary wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances or equipment used by a recognized school in teaching electricity. (b) Where no permit is required for the installation or repair of wiring, apparatus, devices or equipment for the transmission, distribution or utilization of electrical energy for any purpose, the wiring, apparatus, devices or conformity with the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(4,01), 3- 13 -89) Sec. 82 -282. Application and issuance. equipment shall be installed or repaired in (a) The application for a permit shall describe the work to be done and shall be made in /writing by a master electrician or his company representative. The permit, when issued, shall be issued to such applicant to cover such work as described and detailed. Any changes or additions must be covered by additional permits at the time changes are made. The application Supp. No. 13 CD82:15 § 82 -282 LA PORTE CODE shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications and schedules as may be necessary to determine whether the installations, as described, will be in conformity with the requirements of this article. (b) Reserved. (c) Reserved. (d) If it is found that the installation, as described, will, in general, conform to the requirements of this article, and if the applicant has complied with all provisions of the ordinances of the city, a permit for such installation shall be issued. The issuance of a permit will not be taken as permission or as a license to violate any of the requirements of this article or any other ordinance of the city. (e) The inspector may issue and enforce any rules or regulations he may deem necessary covering the granting of emergency permits, where real emergencies exist. (f) Before a permit is issued, fees shall be paid to the city in amounts listed in appendix A of the city's Code of Ordinances. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(4.02), 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -E, § 3, 5- 10 -04) Sec. 82 -283. Reserved. i Editor's note — Ordinance No. 96- 2079 -E, § 3, adopted May 10, 2004, repealed § 82 -283. (" Formerly, such section pertained to display and derived from Ord. No. 1637, § 1(4.03), 3- 13 -89. t See. 82.284. Insurance requirements. (a) No permit shall be issued until the master electrician shall have arranged to carry the minimum insurance as required by the Administrative Rules of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73; Section 73.40. (b) Evidence of compliance with the insurance requirements of subsection (a) of this section shall be considered as having been met when a certificate of insurance has been filed with and approved by the city. Such policy shall include an endorsement thereon that the city will be notified at least ten days in advance in the event of the policy being cancelled. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(1.10), 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -E, § 3, 5- 10 -04; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 4, 9- 12 -05) Secs. 82- 285 - 82.305. Reserved. DIA 4, INSPECTIONS Sec. 82 -306. Inspector's responsibilities. The inspector shall, upon application, cause to be issued permits for the installation and alteration of electrical wiring, devices, appliances, fixtures, apparatus and equipment, and certificates of final approval therefor, and shall be responsible for inspection of all now Supp. No. 13 CD82:16 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS § 82 -309 electrical installations and reinspections of all electrical installations, all as provided in this article. He shall keep complete records of all permits issued, inspections and reinspections made, and other official work performed in accordance with the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3.01), 3- 13 -89) Sec. 82 -307. Entry upon private property. The inspector shall have the right from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Monday — Friday) or in emergency situations, to enter any building in the discharge of his official duties or for the purpose of making any inspection, reinspection or test of the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures and electrical equipment contained therein, and shall have the authority to cause the turning off of all electrical currents and to cut or disconnect in cases of emergency any wire where such electrical currents are dangerous to life and property, or where such wires may interfere with the work of the fire department. The inspector is hereby empowered in emergencies to disconnect and to order the discontinuance of electrical service to any electric wiring, apparatus, device, appliance, fixture or equipment found to be dangerous to life or property because of its being defective or defectively installed or otherwise not in conformity with the provisions of this article until such wiring, apparatus, device, appliance, fixture and equipment and their installation have been made safe as directed by him/her in conformity with this article. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3.02), 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -E, § 3, 5- 10 -04) Sec. 82 -308. Installations to be concealed. When any part of a wiring installation is to be concealed by the permanent placement of parts of a building, the master electrician to whom the permit has been issued shall notify the inspector, provided that on such installation as the concealment of parts of the wiring must, in the discretion of the inspector, necessarily proceed continuously, the master electrician to whom the permit has been issued shall give the inspector due notice, and inspection shall be made periodically during the progress of the work. Where, in the discretion of the inspector, it is necessary, he shall post notice upon the premises stating that work is approved and may be covered, or is not approved and may not be covered, until such further inspection as is necessary has been made. Any person destroying, altering or defacing such notice without the consent of the inspector, shall be deemed guilty of an offense under this section, and any work described in the notice shall be stayed pending the further necessary inspection. Upon the completion of the work which has been authorized by the issuance of a permit, it shall be the duty of the master electrician to whom the permit has been issued to immediately notify the inspector, who shall inspect such installations within three days, exclusive of weekends and holidays, of the time such notice is given. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3.03), 3- 13 -89; Ord, No. 96- 2079 -E, § 3, 5- 10 -04) Sec. 82 -309. Authorization for electrical service. If the work is found to be in compliance with the provisions of this article, the inspector, subject to the other applicable provisions of this article, shall issue a final approval to the Supp. No. 18 CD82:17 § 82 -309 LA PORTE CODE public utility corporation furnishing the electrical service or the person supplying the energy, which approval shall authorize connection of such approved work to the source of energy of the electrical service, the turning on of current and the use of the installation. No connection shall be made until such authorization and final approval is given. (Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 5, 9- 12 -05) Editor's note --Ord. No, 96- 2079 -H, § 5, adopted September 12, 2005, amended § 82 -309 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 82 -309 pertained to certificate of approval, and derived from Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3.00, 3- 13 -89. Sec. 82.310. R.einspection; correction of unsafe conditions. The inspector shall make, upon information or belief that faulty conditions exist, a thorough reinspection of any electrical wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures and equipment now installed or that may hereafter be installed and within the scope of this article, and when the installation of such wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures and equipment is found to be at variance with the original permit issued, or to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition, or if it is found that the electrical measuring device has been tampered with so as to create a condition dangerous to the continuity of the electrical service or to property, the person owning, using or operating the same shall be notified in writing and shall make the necessary repairs or changes required to place such wiring, apparatus, devices and equipment in safe condition so as to relieve the hazards created by such unauthorized conditions, and shall have such work completed within ten days, or any reasonably longer period specified by the inspector in the written notice. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3.05), 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 6, 9- 12 -05) Sec. 82.311. Schedule of fees for inspection. The master electrician making or supervising installation or alteration of electric wiring, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures or equipment, shall pay to the city fees in such amounts as established by the city and listed in appendix A of this Code. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3.06), 3- 13 -89) Sec. 82 -312. Reserved. Editor's note— Ordinance No. 96- 2079 -E, § 3, adopted May 10, 2004, repealed § 82 -312. Formerly, such section pertained to failure to pay inspection fees and derived from Ord. No. 1637, § 1(3.07), 3- 13 -89, Secs. 82- 313 -82 -335. Reserved. DIVISION 5. STANDARDS Sec. 82 -336. National Electrical Code— option. (a) The National Electrical Code, Pi% Edition, is hereby adopted as the regulations to govern and to be observed and followed in all electric wiring and in all electrical construction, installation, repair, alteration, operation and maintenance of electric wiring, apparatus and fixtures, except for the amendments adopted in sections 82 -337 through 82 -350, of this chapter. Supp. No. 18 CD82:18 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS § 82 -341 (b) If a section of this article is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health ordinance or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto or any other ordinance or code or regulation of the city, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. (c) Any person who shall violate any provision of the standards adopted or established in this article shall be deemed to have committed a class C misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine in an amount as provided in appendix B of this Code. (d) All applicable fees shall be in accordance with appendix A of this Code. (Ord. No. 1637, §§ 1(1.11), 3, 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 1637 -A, § 1, 7- 22 -96; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -B, § 3, 3 -8 -04; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -F, § 1, 6- 27 -05; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -L, § 1, 3- 24 -08) Sec. 82 -33 Same — Amendments. The electrical code adopted in section 82 -336 is amended to read as provided in sections 82 -338 through 82 -350. (Code 1970, § 8 -40) Sec. 82 -338. Aluminum conductors. Aluminum conductors may not be used in any wiring Within buildings, nor in any underground service conductors, Aluminum conductors may only be used as outside aerial conductors from a weatherhead to a pole, from a pole to a pole, and fiom a weatherhead to a weatherhead. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(5,01), 3- 13 -89) Sec. 82.339. Installation of electrical devices. All electrical devices (including but not limited to outlets and switches) shall be installed with the screw -wrap or approved screw clamp installation. Back or quick stab installation is prohibited. (Ord. No. 96- 2079 -J, § 1, 1 -8 -07) Sec. 82 -340. Residential capacity and branch circuits. (a) All services for 1 and 2 family dwellings, shall be a minimum of 100 Amp capacity and shall have a minimum of two spare breaker slots. (b) All underground services shall be installed in a minimum of schedule 40 conduit. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(5,03), 3- 13 -89; Ord, No. 96- 2079 -H, § 7, 9- 12 -05) Sec. 82 -341, Reserved. Editor's note —Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 8, adopted September 12, 2005, repealed § 82 -341, Which pertained to window air conditioners and space heaters and derived from Ord, No. 1637, § 1(6.04), 3- 13 -89. Supp. No. 18 CD82:19 § 82 -342 LA PORTE CODE Sec. 82.342. Wiring within buildings. Nonmetallic sheathed cable shall be used only for residential work, apartment houses, hotels, motels and similar occupancies equal to and less than three stories in height. Conductors in or on all tile and masonry walls of such buildings shall be encased in rigid conduit, flexible conduit, PVC conduit or electrical metallic tubing. Minimum size nonmetallic sheathed cable shall be limited to No. 12 AWG. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1 {5,05), 3- 13 -89; Ord, No. 96- 2079 -H, § 9, 9- 12 -05) Sec. 82 -343. Reserved. Editor's note —Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 10, adopted September 12, 2005, repealed § 82 -343, which pertained to ground contact and derived from Ord. No. 1637, § 1(5.06), 3- 13 -89. Sec. 82 -344. Meter cabinets. Meter cabinets or meter sockets shall be approved by the electric public service company and installed in accordance with subsection 82- 102(a) of this chapter. Meter cabinets shall be installed in accordance with electric public service company standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC). (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6.01),3-13-89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 11, 9- 12 -05) Sec. 82 -345. Feeders. ff All services, except residential and interior feeders, shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, l electric metallic tubing or approved busways, except that underground services and feeders may be installed in approved ducts or plastic conduit. The portion of the service ahead of the motor cabinet shall not be run through attic spaces. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6.02), 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 12, 9- 12 -05) Sec. 82 -346. Flexible conduit. Flexible metallic conduit may be used, provided that such flexible metal conduit meets all specifications of the National Electrical Code; provided, however, that the wiring method of BY/Armour Clad is specifically prohibited. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6.03), 3- 13 -89) Sec. 82 -347. Specific regulations for dwellings. General lighting load in single - family residences shall be divided into not less than three circuits and shall be balanced as nearly as possible, Circuits may be of either 15 or 20 ampere capacity or may be mixed. Not more than eight outlets may be connected to any 15- ampere circuit, nor more than ten outlets to any 20- ampere circuit. For purposes of this section an outlet is considered to be a receptacle or fixture outlet. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6.04), 3- 13 -89) Supp, No, 18 CD82 :20 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS § 82 -381 Sec. 82 -348. Franchise to install equipment in streets. No person or public service company that does not operate under a franchise granted by the city shall have the right to install any electrical conduit, wires, ducts, poles or equipment of any character for the transmissions, distribution or utilization of electrical energy, or for the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence on, over or under the streets in the city, without first obtaining from the city council a franchise right or grant for the particular installation so desired to be made. Any such installation so made under such franchise or grant shall be in strict conformity with all rules and regulations and ordinances of the city. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(6.05), 3- 13 -89) Sec. 82 -349. Suspension of approval of materials. The building codes appeals board (BLAB) may, for good and justifiable reasons, suspend or revoke the approval of certain materials or wiring. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(7.01), 3- 13 -89; Ord, No. 96- 2079 -H, § 13, 9- 12 -05) Sec. 82.350. Prohibition of installation of nonconforming goods. (a) No electrical materials, apparatus, devices appliances, fixtures or equipment shall be installed in the city unless they are in conformity with the provisions of this article and the statutes of the state, (b) The maker's name, trademark or other identification symbol shall be placed on all electrical materials, apparatus, devices, appliances, fixtures and equipment used or installed under the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 1637, § 1(7.02), 3- 13 -89; Ord. No. 96- 2079 -H, § 14, 9- 12 -05) Secs, 82- 351 -82 -380. Reserved. b ARTICLE V. FUEL GAS CODE* Sec. 8� doption. (a) Except as provi n this article, the International Fuel Gas e, 2006 edition, published by the International Council, as amended in se . 82 -382 of this article or addressed by the mechanical regulation the Internati Residential Code, 2006 edition, as adopted by section 82 -31 of this chapter, is a and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length in this section and the provisio herei hall be controlling in the design, construction, quality of materials, erect' , installation, alter . n, repair, location, reloca� con, replacement, addition to, use a aintenance of buildings and ctures within the city limits. One copy of the b ' ng codes is on file in the office of the city sec *Editor's no —Ordinance No. 96- 2079 -B, § 4, adopted March 8, 2004, amende h. 82, Art. V, §§ 8 1, 82 -382 in its entirety, Formerly, said article pertained to the 1994 Gas e an erived from Code 1970, § 8 -49; Ord. No. 1786, § 10, 10- 14 -91; Ord. No. 2079, § 7,11- 13 -95. Supp. No. 17 CD82:21 RULES OF PROCEDURE PLANNING DEPARTMENT BUILDING CODES APPEALS BOARD Rules of Procedure I. ORGANIZATION AND OFFICERS 101. Organizations The Building Codes Appeals Board ( "BCAB ") shall consist of seven (7) members. BCAB was established in accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82 -10 through 82 -15 of the City's Code of Ordinances. 102. Appointment Appointment of BCAB members shall be in accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82 -10 through 82 -15 of the City's Code of Ordinances. 103. Officer s A Chairperson shall be selected from among the BCAB membership. In the absence of the Chairperson, an Acting Chairperson shall preside over meetings. Selection of the Acting Chairperson is based on succession of board position numbers. Should the next position member be absent as well, the succession selection would continue. The Chief Building Official, or their designated representative, shall serve as Executive Secretary for the BCAB and is not a voting member. The Executive Secretary shall perform such duties as are necessary to assist the BCAB in their duties. 104. Duties A. The Chairperson, or in their absence, the Acting Chairperson, as set forth in Section 103, shall preside at all meetings, shall decide all points of order and procedure, and may administer oaths. All correspondence from the BCAB shall be over the signature of the Chairperson or Acting Chairperson. BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 2 of 6 07/14/05 B. The Executive Secretary shall prepare the agendas, packets and minutes of the meetings and shall forward the approved meeting minutes and audio tape to the City Secretary' Office. The Executive Secretary shall also attend to correspondence of the BCAB and shall cause to be given such notices as are required and in the manner prescribed by statutes, ordinances, these rules and the BCAB. 105. Rules of Order Robert's Rules of Order, latest revision, shall be the Commission's final authority on all questions of procedures and parliamentary law not covered by these Rules of Procedure. In the event of a conflict between these Rules and Robert's Rules of Order, these rules shall prevail to the extent of such conflict only. II. MEETINGS 201. Quorum In accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82 -10 through 82 -15 of the City's Code of Ordinances, a quorum shall consist of four (4) members. No decision by the BCAB shall be deemed rendered unless a majority of members are in attendance and voting, but by no less than a minimum of four (4) members concur. 202. Agenda An agenda shall be prepared by the Executive Secretary for each meeting of the BCAB. The agenda shall include appeals and other matters scheduled for consideration by the BCAB. 203. Meetings In accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82 -10 through 82 -15 of the City's Code of Ordinances, meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as at least four (4) members of the BCAB may determine. Meetings shall comply with the requirements of the Open Meeting's Act and shall be posted by the City Secretary's Office at least seventy -two (72) hours in advance of the meeting. BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 3 of 6 07/14/05 III. OFFICIAL RECORDS 301. Definition The official records of the BCAB shall include these Rules of Procedure, approved meeting minutes together with all findings, decisions and other official actions of the BCAB. 302. Recordina of Vote The minutes of the BCAB meetings, as recorded by the Executive Secretary, shall show the vote of each member or if absent or failing to vote, shall indicate that fact. 303. Files - Retention All matters /requests coming before the BCAB shall be submitted to the Inspection Services Division of the Planning Department. Requests, proposals and correspondence associated with meetings shall be retained by the Inspection Services Division for not less than three (3) years after the date of submittal. Following the close of meetings, BCAB records shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary and shall become a public record. Preparation and retention shall be in accordance with the provisions of State Law and procedures adopted by the City of La Porte. 304. Public Information The official records of the BCAB shall be on file with the Inspection Services Division and /or the City Secretary's Office and shall be open to public inspection during customary working hours. IV. ACTIONS BY THE BOARD 401. Types of Action The BCAB shall act upon such matters in accordance with Chapter 82, Sect. 82 -10 through 82 -15 of the City's Code of Ordinances and these Rules. 402. Submission of Evidence The Inspection Services Division and /or applicant may submit evidence to the Executive Secretary (for review by the BCAB) at least ten (10) days in advance of a meeting or, such evidence may BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 4 of 6 07/14/05 be presented at the meeting. All evidence shall be retained as public information. 403. Withdrawal or Continuance of Request For Meeting To withdraw a request for a meeting, or to request a scheduled hearing be continued, the Inspection Services Division and /or applicant may file a written request with the Executive Secretary, subject to the following rules: A. A request for withdrawal submitted within fourteen (14) days following the request for a meeting shall be accepted by the Executive Secretary without the need for BCAB approval. B. All other requests for withdrawal are subject to BCAB approval at its next scheduled meeting. C. All requests for continuance will be at the discretion of the BCAB. 404. APPEALS Any person or persons, jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision of the BCAB, or taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or bureau of the City may present to a court of record a petition for a writ of certiorari, as provided by Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes and Codes Annotated (V.T.C.A.), Local Government Code, duly verified, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or in part, specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition shall be presented to the court within ten (10) days of the board's decision. V. MEETINGS AND DECISIONS GENERALLY 501. Meetings All meetings of the BCAB shall be open to the public. 502. Order of Business A. The Chairperson shall call the Board to order. B. The Executive Secretary shall record the members present and absent. BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 5 of 6 07/14/05 C. The minutes of the preceding meeting shall be submitted for approval by the Board. D. The Chairperson shall publicly advise those present at the meeting of the procedures followed during said meeting. E. The Board shall then hear and act upon requests and /or any other matters of business. 503. Questions During the meeting, any member of the Board may call upon the applicant, City Staff or any other person present at the meeting for further questioning relevant to the case. VI. DISQUALIFICATION OF BOARD MEMBERS 601. Disqualification A. A member shall disqualify themself from voting whenever he /she finds that he /she has a personal or monetary interest in the property or will be directly affected by the decision of the Board. B. A member may disqualify themself from voting whenever any applicant or his /her agent, has sought to influence the vote of the member outside of the open meeting. C. A member who disqualifies themself or abstains from voting on any case shall announce such disqualification or abstention for the public record, prior to the presentation of the case, and shall not take part in the deliberation or vote on the case. In the event a member does not discover any circumstances requiring their disqualification or abstention until the meeting is underway, such member shall announce such disqualification or abstention as soon as it is discovered. BCAB Rules of Procedure Page 6 of 6 07/14/05 VII. RULES AND AMENDMENTS Amendments to these Rules of Procedure may be adopted by the Board at any meeting upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present with a minimum of four (4) affirmative votes, provided that such amendment is proposed at a preceding meeting and appears on the minutes of such meeting. By unanimous consent of the Board, amendments may be adopted at the meeting at which introduced. 702. Certified Copy A certified copy of these Rules of Procedure and of any amendments thereto shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary.