HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2020-32 - 2015 International Code AdoptionORDINANCE NO. -32-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF
TITLE 15 "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
2015 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND CORRESPONDING LOCAL
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of Georgetown, Texas to adopt, in
all respects, the 2015 International Codes, with the associated commercial and residential
code requirements and (appendices, errata, deletions, local amendments, and as amended
in the future) relating to the building standards as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas has found that the present
building codes of the City of Georgetown has become obsolete and inadequate; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Georgetown, Texas has determined that the
adoption of the 2015 International Codes is done to facilitate proper inspection activities
by Georgetown, Texas relating to building standards within the corporate city limits of
Georgetown, in extraterritorial jurisdiction of Georgetown, and for commercial buildings
served by Georgetown utilities, relating to public safety, health, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Building Standards Commission, which has been appointed by
the City Council, has (1) reviewed the effect of the proposed regulations; (2) held public
hearings related to same; and (3) made recommendations to the City Council for adoption
of the same, including amendments noted herein; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things
conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551.
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein
and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim
Section 3. Chapter 15.03 "Residential Code," is hereby amended in its entirety as
shown on Exhibit A.
Section 4. Chapter 15.04, "Building Code," is hereby amended in its entirety as
shown on Exhibit B.
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Section 5. Chapter 15.06, "Property Maintenance Code," is hereby amended in its
entirety as shown on Exhibit C.
Section 6. Chapter 15.08, "Mechanical Code," is hereby amended in its entirety as
shown on Exhibit D.
Section 7. Chapter 15.12, "Plumbing Code," is hereby amended in its entirety as
shown on Exhibit E.
Section 8. Chapter 15.14, "Energy Conservation Code," is hereby added as shown
on Exhibit F.
Section 9. Chapter 15.18, "Swimming Pool Code," is hereby added as shown on
Exhibit G.
Section 10. Chapter 15.20, "Fuel Gas Code," is hereby amended in its entirety as
shown on Exhibit H.
Section 11. Chapter 15.25, "Existing Building Code," is hereby amended in its
entirety as shown on Exhibit I.
Section 12. All projects that are under construction and all projects with complete
applications for a building permit accepted by the City of Georgetown, Texas prior to the
Effective Date of this shall be allowed to complete construction under the terms of the prior
provisions of Title 15 and shall not be required to meet the requirements of the 2015
International Codes adopted pursuant to this Ordinance. All permit applications submitted
on or after the Effective Date of this Ordinance shall comply with the terms of Title 15 as
amended by this Ordinance in its entirety.
Section 13. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions,
or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared
to be severable.
Section 14. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
be, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 15. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective on June 1, 2020 and in
accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the day of --Ann 2020.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the may of , 2020.
ATTEST:
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Robyn De Amore, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Charlie McNabb, City Attorney
THE
By: 4Z dDale Rass, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 15.03 - RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 15.03.010. - Residential Code adopted.
A. The provisions of the "International Residential Code," 2015 Edition, including
Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, M, N and P, with the specific local
amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this Chapter, the 2015
International Residential Code shall be referred to as the "Residential Code" and
the Residential Code shall establish regulations affecting or relating to structures,
processes, premises and safeguards.
B. A copy of the Residential Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library
and on file at the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.03.020. - Section 101.1, Title, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 101.1 Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Residential Code for One -
and Two- family Dwellings of City of Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to
as "this code."
Sec. 15.03.030. - Section 101.2 Scope, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 101.2, Scope is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and
Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement,
enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal
and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not
more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress
and their accessory structures.
Exceptions:
1. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the
International Building Code shall be permitted to be built as one- and two-
family dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of
the International Building Code when constructed under the International
Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall conform to Section
P2904.
Sec. 15.03.040. - Section 104.10.1, Flood hazard areas, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 104.10.1, Flood hazard areas, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications
to any provision related to flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2(l)
without the granting of a variance to such provisions by the board of appeals.
Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage Prevention of the City
of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.03.050. - Section 105.1.2, Homestead Exemption Permit, added.
The Residential Code, Section 105.1.2, Homestead Exemption Permit, is hereby added to
read as follows:
105.1.2 Homestead Exemption Permit. A person who is not licensed to perform
plumbing, electrical and mechanical work may perform such work within dwelling
premises, owned by the person, if the person has filed an affidavit with the Building
Official stating that the location at which the work is to be performed is the affiant's
homestead, intends to occupy the structure and can show proof to that effect from
the Tax Appraisal District of Williamson County. Before beginning any work, the
unlicensed person shall obtain, from the Building Official, a homestead permit to
do the work and shall pay the required permit fees. No person who has obtained
and currently holds a homestead exemption permit for a certain location shall be
issued an additional homestead exemption permit for a different location unless
authorized and at the discretion of the Building Official. No person who has
obtained a homestead permit shall allow or cause any other person to perform such
work under the permit. The Building Official may suspend or revoke a homestead
permit under which the above stated work has been performed by anyone other than
the person who obtained the permit.
Sec. 15.03.060. - Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following.
Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions
of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Building:
1.
2. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the
bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
3. Water tanks supported directly on grade and fully enclosed with a cover if the
capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927L) and the ratio of height to
diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
4. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish
work.
5. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
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6. Swings and other playground equipment.
7. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than
54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional
support.
Electrical:
1. Listed cord -and -plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
2. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefor.
3. Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in
the same location.
4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less
than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.
5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of
approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed
receptacles.
Gas:
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable -fuel -cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and
are not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliances.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
3. Portable cooling units.
4. Steam, hot- or chilled -water piping within any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative coolers.
7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of
refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
8. Portable -fuel -cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and
are not interconnected to a power grid.
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however,
that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes
defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new
material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained
and inspected made as provided in this code.
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The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, and
the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve
or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
Sec. 15.03.070. - Section 110, Approval of Occupancy, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 110 including subsections, Approval of Occupancy, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
110.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and
no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or
portion thereof shall be made until the building official or duly authorized
representative granted approval therefor as provided herein. The granting of
approval for occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the
provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Approvals
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other
ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
Exceptions:
1. Approval for Occupancy is not required for work exempt from permits under
Section R105.2.
2. Accessory buildings or structures.
110.2 Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall
not be made except as specified in Sections 3408 and 3409 of the International
Building Code.
110.3 Approvals for Occupancy issued. After the building official or duly
authorized representative inspects the building or structure and finds no violations
of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department of
building safety, the building official or duly authorized representative shall issue a
final approval for occupancy in the Inspections Services permit and tracking
software system which shall contain the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner or builder.
4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the approval is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code.
6. The name of the building official or duly authorized representative.
7. The edition of the code under which the permanent approval of occupancy as
issued.
8. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided.
9. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
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110.3.1 Issuance of Occupancy Approval. The owner, builder or authorized
representative will be notified by the Inspection Services Permit Software system
that the approval for occupancy can be obtained from the permit software computer
system.
110.4 Temporary occupancy. The building official or duly authorized
representative is authorized to issue a temporary approval for occupancy before the
completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or
portions shall be occupied safely. The building official or duly authorized
representative shall set a time period during which the temporary approval is valid.
110.5 Revocation. The building official or duly authorized representative shall, in
writing, suspend or revoke an approval for occupancy issued under the provisions
of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or
portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions
of this code.
Sec. 15.03.080. - Section 112, Building Standards Commission, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 112 and its subsections, Building Standards Commission,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 112 Building Standards Commission
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Building
Standards Commission. The Building Standards Commission shall be
appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its
pleasure. The City Council and Building Standards Commission shall adopt
rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.
Any reference made in "this code" to the "Board of Appeals", shall have
meaning as the "Building Standards Commission".
112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a
claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder
have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply,
or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall
have no authority to waive requirements of this code.
Sec. 15.03.090. - Section 113.4, Violation penalties, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 113.4, Violation penalties, is hereby added to read as
follows:
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113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents
or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any
person violating any provision of this code or chapter is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 and entitled General Penalty of the Georgetown Code
of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.03.100. - Section 314.3 Location, amended.
The Residential Code, Section 314.3, Location, is hereby amended to read as follows:
314.3 Location. Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:
1. In each sleeping room.
2. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
3. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable
attics but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or
dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the
adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the
adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story
below the upper level.
4. Smoke alarms shall not be installed closer than 30 inches to return or
recirculating, supply air or mechanical exhaust vents and ducted systems. A
door that is located in that 30 inch area shall be considered an opening and the
30 inch measurement shall be taken horizontally in all directions of the return
or recirculating, supply air or mechanical exhaust vents and ducted systems.
Sec. 15.03.110. - Section 401.1.2, Engineering requirements for building foundations,
added.
The Residential Code, Section 401.1.2, Engineering requirements for building foundations,
is hereby added to read as follows:
401.1.2 Engineering requirements for residential building foundations. All
foundations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with engineering
practices and within the scope of this code. Upon completion of the foundation
construction or concrete application an engineer's certification shall be required for
inspection purposes. The certification shall contain no opinions or disclaimers and
shall provide that the foundation was inspected and meets the engineered design,
live and dead loading, and soil condition per requirements of the 2015 International
Residential Building Code."
Exception: This shall not apply to accessory structures less than 200 square feet and
are considered as portable on skids.
Sec. 15.03.120. - Section G2404, Gas meter locations for accessible and acceptable
locations, added.
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The Residential Code, Section G2404, Gas meter locations for accessible and acceptable
locations, is hereby added to read as follows:
G2404 (301.4) Gas meter locations for accessible and acceptable locations. A
gas service meter location, when required, shall be provided for the building or
premises to be served as provided for in this section. The location of the meter and
connections shall be easily accessible for reading, repair and replacement. The
location, space requirements, dimensions and type of installation shall meet the
requirements of the serving utility provider and a minimum of 3 feet shall be
maintained from any operable window in a sleeping room and from any open flame
or ignition source, including electrical panels with disconnecting means."
Sec. 15.03.130. - Part VII - Electrical, Chapters 34 through 43, deleted.
The Residential Code, Part VII - Electrical, Chapters 34 through 43, are hereby deleted.
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EXHIBIT B
Chapter 15.04 - BUILDING CODE
Sec. 15.04.010. - Building Code adopted.
A. The provisions of the "International Building Code," 2015 Edition, including
Appendixes C, E, F,1, J and K., with the specific local amendments set forth in this
Chapter are hereby adopted. In this Chapter, the 2015 International Building Code
shall be referred to as the "Building Code" and the Building Code shall establish
regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards.
B. A copy of the Building Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library and
on file at the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.04.020. - Section 101.1, Title, amended.
The Building Code, Section 101.1 Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of City of
Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Sec. 15.04.030. - Section 104.10.1 Flood Hazard areas, amended.
The Building Code, Section 104.10.1, Flood Hazard areas is hereby amended to read as
follows:
104.10.1 Flood Hazard Areas. Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, entitled Flood
Damage Prevention, of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.04.040. - Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, amended.
The Building Code, Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this
code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any
manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances
of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the
bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
2. Water tanks supported directly on grade and fully enclosed with a cover _if the
capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925L) and the ratio of height to
diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
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3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish
work.
4. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not
including service systems.
5. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-
family dwellings.
6. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior
wall that does not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall
and do not require additional support.
7. Non -fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over
5 feet 9 inches (1753mm) in height.
Electrical:
1. Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of
lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved
permanently installed receptacles.
2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not
apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions but do
apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers
and antennas.
3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation
of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical
equipment or apparatus.
Gas:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (5 kg) or less of
refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
Plumbing:
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1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided,
however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe
becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same
with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit
shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures
and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not
involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
Sec. 15.04.050. - Section 113.1, Building Standards Commission established,
amended.
The Building Code, Section 113.1, Building Standards Commission established, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Building Standards Commission
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Building Standards
Commission. The Building Standards Commission shall be appointed by the
applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The City
Council and Building Standards Commission shall adopt rules of procedure for
conducting its business.
Sec. 15.04.060. - Section 114.4, Violation penalties, amended.
The Building Code, Section 114.4, Violation penalties, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents
or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any
person violating any provision of this code or chapter is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 and entitled General Penalty of the Georgetown Code
of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.04.070. - Section 202, Definitions, added and amended.
The Building Code, Section 202, Definitions, is hereby amended to include the following
amended or added defined term:
"Bed and Breakfast" means a private residential structure(s) used for the rental of
overnight accommodations serving less than16 occupants and whose owner serves
breakfast at no extra cost to its lodgers.
Sec. 15.04.080. - Section 310.2 Definitions, amended.
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The Building Code, Section 310.2 Definitions, is hereby amended to read as follows:
310.2 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
BED AND BREAKFAST.
BOARDING HOUSE.
CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES.
DORMITORY.
GROUP HOME.
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE.
TRANSIENT.
Sec. 15.04.090. - Subsection 310.3.1, Bed and Breakfast, added.
The Building Code, Subsection 310.3.1, Bed and Breakfast, is hereby added to read as
follows:
310.3.1 BED AND BREAKFAST. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a
group R fire area.
EXCEPTIONS: Shall apply solely to existing residential structures that meet one
of the following:
1. BED AND BREAKFAST RESIDENCE
A. LESS THAN 3 GUESTROOMS WITH MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
OF 4 GUESTS.
B. ALL GUEST ROOMS WITH DIRECT SECONDARY EGRESS.
C. DUAL SENSOR SMOKE ALARMS.
D. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.
E. MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM.
F. FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
2. BED AND BREAKFAST INN
A. 3 — 5 GUESTROOMS WITH MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 10
GUESTS.
B. 13-D SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE STRUCTURE.
C. ALL GUEST ROOMS WITH DIRECT SECONDARY EGRESS.
D. DUAL SENSOR SMOKE ALARMS.
E. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.
F. MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM
G. SELF CLOSING GUESTROOM DOORS.
3. BED AND BREAKFAST LODGE
A. 6 — 8 GUESTROOMS WITH A MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 16
GUESTS.
B. 13-R SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE STRUCTURE.
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C. ALL GUESTROOMS WITH DIRECT SECONDARY EGRESS.
D. DUAL SENSOR SMOKE ALARMS.
E. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS.
F. MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM.
G. SELF CLOSING GUESTROOM DOORS.
H. COMMERCIAL HOOD SYSTEM AND PULL STATIONS.
Sec. 15.04.100. - Section 310.3 Residential Group R-1, amended.
The Building Code, Section 310.3, Residential Group R-1, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
310.3 Residential Group R-1. Residential occupancies containing sleeping units
where the occupants are primarily transient, including:
BED AND BREAKFAST (TRANSIENT) LESS THEN 16 OCCUPANTS
Boarding houses (transient) with more than 10 occupants
Congregate living facilities (transient) with more the 10 occupants
Hotels (transient)
Motels (transient)
Sec. 15.04.110. - Section 1612.3, Establishment of flood hazard areas, amended.
The Building Code, Section 1612.3, Establishment of flood hazard areas, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the
applicable governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data.
The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as
identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report
entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for City of Georgetown, Texas, dated
September 28, 2008", as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and
related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard
map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of
this section. Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage
Prevention of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
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Date Approved: . 2020
EXHIBIT C
CHAPTER 15.06 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 15.06.010. - Property Maintenance Code adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including
Appendix A, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full, with the specific
local amendments as set forth in this Chapter. In this Chapter the 2015 International
Property Maintenance Code shall be referred to as "the Code" and the Code shall apply
to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises and
constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, and
equipment as provided for in Section 101.2 and all other sections of the Code.
B. Designated Officials. Within the Code adopted in this Section, reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein; it is the intention of the City Council that the
designated official of the City who has duties corresponding to those of the named
official in the Code shall be deemed to be the responsible official in charge of
enforcing the provisions of the Code.
C. A copy of the Code shall be placed in the Georgetown Public Library and on file in
the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.06.020. - Fees.
The Code, Chapter 1, "Administration", Section 103.6 "Fees" shall be deleted and
replaced with the following:
"The fees for the activities and services performed under the provisions of this Code
shall be paid in accordance with the schedule as established by the City Council of
Georgetown, Texas as referenced in Chapter 15.04 of the Code of Ordinances."
Sec. 15.06.030. — Violation - Penalties.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 106.4 "Violation Penalties", is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"Any person violating any provision of this Chapter or the Code is subject to
punishment as provided in Section 1.08.010 of the Code of Ordinances."
Sec. 15.06.040. - Means of appeals.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section I I I "Means of Appeals" is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
For the purpose of this Chapter and the Code, the Means of Appeals, as referenced
throughout the Code, concerning property maintenance shall be known as the
Building Standards Commission, as appointed by the City Council of Georgetown,
Texas. The Commission shall hear cases involving appeals, orders and decisions or
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determinations made by the Building Official or designee to the application and
interpretation of the Code. Reference shall be made to Chapter 2.64 Building
Standards Commission of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances and the Building
Standards By -Laws.
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EXHIBIT D
Chapter 15.08 - MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 15.08.010. - Mechanical Code adopted.
A. The provisions of the "International Mechanical Code," 2015 Edition, with the
specific local amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this
Chapter, the 2015 International Mechanical Code shall be referred to as the
"Mechanical Code" and the Mechanical Code shall establish regulations affecting
or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards.
B. A copy of the Mechanical Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library
on file at the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.08.020. - Section 101.1, Title, amended.
The Mechanical Code, Section 101.1 Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of City of
Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code.
Sec. 15.08.030. - Section 108.4, Violation penalties, amended.
The Mechanical Code, Section 108.4, Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as
follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents
or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any
person violating any provision of this code or chapter is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 and entitled General Penalty of the Georgetown Code
of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.08.040. - Section 109, Means of appeal, amended.
The Mechanical Code, Section 109, Means of appeal, is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision
of the code official to the Building Standards Commission. An application for
appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally
adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do
not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The
application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 90 days
after the notice was served.
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EXHIBIT E
Chapter 15.12 - PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 15.12.010. - Plumbing Code adopted.
A. The provisions of the "International Plumbing Code," 2015 Edition, with the
specific local amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this
Chapter, the 2015 International Plumbing Code shall be referred to as the
"Plumbing Code" and the Plumbing Code shall establish regulations affecting or
relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards.
B. A copy of the Plumbing Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library on
file at the office of the Plumbing Official.
Sec. 15.12.020. - Section 101.1, Title, amended.
The Plumbing Code, Section 101.1 Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of
Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Sec. 15.12.030. - Subsection 106.1.2, Licensed master plumbers, added.
The Plumbing Code, Subsection 106.1.2, Licensed master plumbers, is hereby added to
read as follows:
106.1.2 - Licensed master plumbers. Every master plumber doing business in the
City of Georgetown, Texas shall deliver a current, unexpired copy of the required
State of Texas Master Plumbers license and a copy of current liability insurance for
filing and record prior to the issuance of a plumbing permit
Sec. 15.12.040. - Section 108.4 Violation penalties, amended.
The Plumbing Code, Section 108.4, Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as
follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents
or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any
person violating any provision of this code or chapter is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 and entitled General Penalty of the Georgetown Code
of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.12.050. - Section 109, Means of Appeal, amended.
The Plumbing Code, Section 109, Means of Appeal, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section 109 — Means of Appeal.
109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision
of the code official to the Building Standards Commission. An application for
appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally
adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do
not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The
application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 90 days
after the notice was served.
109.1.2 Chapter 2.64. Building Standards Commission. Refer to Chapter 2.64
of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances for commission related to
membership, appeals, hearings and policies as set forth by the City Council.
109.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through
the secretary procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures
shall not require compliance with strict rules of evidence but shall mandate that
only relevant information be received.
109.5 Postponed hearing. When five members are not present to hear an appeal,
either the appellant or the appellant's representative shall have the right to request
a postponement of the hearing.
109.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code
official by a concurring vote of three members.
109.6.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution. Certified
copies shall be furnished to the appellant and to the code official.
109.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in
accordance with the decision of the board.
109.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal,
shall have the right to apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct
errors of law. Application for review shall be made in the manner and time required
by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief administrative
officer.
Sec. 15.12.060. - Section 306.1.2, Street openings, added.
The Plumbing Code, Section 306.1.2, Street openings, is hereby added to read as follows:
306.1.2 Street openings.
A. All repairs and plans of proposed work shall be reviewed and inspected
by the City of Georgetown Transportation Services Department.
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B. All openings made in the public streets or alleys to install plumbing must
be made as carefully as possible and all materials excavated from the
trenches shall be removed or placed where the least inconvenience to the
public will be caused.
C. All openings must be replaced in precisely the same condition as before
the excavation started and all rubbish and materials must be removed at
once, leaving the street of and sidewalks clean and in perfect repair.
D. All openings shall be marked with sufficient barriers. Flares or red lamps
shall be maintained around the opening at night and all other precautions
shall be taken by the plumber or excavator to protect the public from
damage to person or property.
Sec. 15.12.070. - Section F101, Cutting, Notching and Boring in Wood and Steel
members.
The Plumbing Code, Appendix Section F101, Cutting, Notching and Boring in Wood and
Steel members is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION F101
CUTTING, NOTCHING AND BORING IN WOOD AND STEEL
MEMBERS
F101.1 Joist notching. Notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed one-fourth
the joist depth. Holes bored in joists shall not be within 2 inches (51 mm) of the top
or bottom of the joist and the diameter of any such hole shall not exceed one-third
the depth of the joist. Notches in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed one
sixth the depth and shall not be located in the middle third of the span.
F101.2 Stud cutting and notching. In exterior walls and bearing partitions, any
wood stud is permitted to be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of
its width. Cutting or notching of studs to a depth not greater than 40 percent of the
width of the stud is permitted in nonbearing partitions supporting no loads other
than the weight of the partition.
F101.3 Bored holes. A hole not greater in diameter than 40 percent of the stud
width is permitted to be bored in any wood stud. Bored holes not greater than 60
percent of the widths of the stud are permitted in nonbearing partitions or in any
wall where each bored stud is doubled, provided not more than two such successive
doubled studs are so bored. In no case shall the edge of the bored hole be nearer
than 0.625 inch (15.9 mm) to the edge of the stud. Bored holes shall not be located
at the same section of stud as a cut or notch.
F101.4 Cutting, notching and boring holes in structural steel framing. The
cutting, notching and boring of holes in structural steel framing members shall be
as prescribed by the registered design professional.
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F101.5 Cutting, notching and boring holes in cold -formed steel framing.
Flanges and lips of load -bearing cold -formed steel framing members shall not be
cut or notched. Holes in webs of load -bearing cold -formed steel framing members
shall be permitted along the centerline of the web of the framing member and shall
not exceed the dimensional limitations, penetration spacing or minimum hole edge
distance as prescribed by the registered design professional. Cutting, notching and
boring holes of steel floor/roof decking shall be as prescribed by the registered
design professional.
F101.6 Cutting, notching and boring holes in nonstructural cold -formed steel
wall framing. Flanges and lips of nonstructural cold -formed steel wall studs shall
not be cut or notched. Holes in webs of nonstructural cold -formed steel wall studs
shall be permitted along the centerline of the web of the framing member, shall not
exceed 11/2 inches (38 mm) in width or 4 inches (102 mm) in length, and the holes
shall not be spaced less than 24 inches (610 mm) center to center from another hole
or less than 10 inches (254 mm) from the bearing end
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EXHIBIT F
Sec. 15.14.010. — Energy Conservation Code adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code are hereby adopted
by reference as if set forth in full, with the specific local amendments as set forth in
this Chapter. In this Chapter the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code shall
be referred to as "the Code".
B. A copy of the Code shall be placed in the Georgetown Public Library and on file in
the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.14.020. — Violation - Penalties.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 108"Violation Penalties", is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"Any person violating any provision of this Chapter or the Code is subject to
punishment as provided in Section 1.08.010 of the Code of Ordinances."
Sec. 15.14.030. - Means of appeals.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", 109 "Means of Appeals" is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced with the following:
For the purpose of this Chapter and the Code, the Means of Appeals, as referenced
throughout the Code, concerning property maintenance shall be known as the Building
Standards Commission, as appointed by the City Council of Georgetown, Texas. The
Commission shall hear cases involving appeals, orders and decisions or determinations
made by the Building Official or designee to the application and interpretation of the Code.
Reference shall be made to Chapter 2.64 Building Standards Commission of the
Georgetown Code of Ordinances and the Building Standards By -Laws.
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EXHIBIT G
Sec. 15.14.010. — Swimming Pool Code adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2015 International Swimming Pool Code are hereby adopted by
reference as if set forth in full, with the specific local amendments as set forth in this
Chapter. In this Chapter the 2015 International Swimming Pool Code shall be referred
to as "the Code".
B. A copy of the Code shall be placed in the Georgetown Public Library and on file in
the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.14.020. — Violation - Penalties.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 107 "Violation Penalties", is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"Any person violating any provision of this Chapter or the Code is subject to
punishment as provided in Section 1.08.010 of the Code of Ordinances."
Sec. 15.14.030. - Means of appeals.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 108 "Means of Appeals" is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
For the purpose of this Chapter and the Code, the Means of Appeals, as referenced
throughout the Code, concerning property maintenance shall be known as the Building
Standards Commission, as appointed by the City Council of Georgetown, Texas. The
Commission shall hear cases involving appeals, orders and decisions or determinations
made by the Building Official or designee to the application and interpretation of the Code.
Reference shall be made to Chapter 2.64 Building Standards Commission of the
Georgetown Code of Ordinances and the Building Standards By -Laws.
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EXHIBIT H
Chapter 15.20 - FUEL GAS CODE
Sec. 15.20.010. - Fuel Gas Code adopted.
A. The provisions of the "International Fuel Gas Code," 2015 Edition, with the
specific local amendments set forth in this Chapter are hereby adopted. In this
Chapter, the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code shall be referred to as the "Fuel Gas
Code" and the Fuel Gas Code shall establish regulations affecting or relating to
structures, processes, premises and safeguards.
B. A copy of the Fuel Gas Code shall be placed at the Georgetown Public Library and
on file at the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.20.020. - Section 101.1, Title, amended.
The Fuel Gas Code, Section 101.1 Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of
Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Sec. 15.20.030. - Section 108.4 Violation penalties, amended.
The Fuel Gas Code, Section 108.4, Violation penalties, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents
or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any
person violating any provision of this code or chapter is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 and entitled General Penalty of the Georgetown Code
of Ordinances.
Sec. 15.20.040. - Section 109, Means of Appeal, amended.
The Fuel Gas Code, Section 109, Means of Appeal, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109 - Means of Appeal.
109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision
of the code official to the Building Standards Commission. An application for
appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally
adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do
not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The
application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 20 90
days after the notice was served.
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109.1.2 Chapter 2.64. Building Standards Commission. Refer to Chapter 2.64
of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances for commission related to
membership, appeals, hearings and policies as set forth by the City Council.
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EXHIBIT I
CHAPTER 15.25 - EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE
Sec. 15.25.010. - Existing Buildings Code adopted.
A. The provisions of the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) are hereby
adopted by reference as if set forth in full, In this Chapter the 2015 International
Existing Building Code shall be referred to as "this Code" and the Code shall apply to
the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing
buildings.
B. Designated Officials. Within the code adopted in this section, reference is made to the
duties of certain officials named therein; it is the intention of the City Council that the
designated official of the City who duties corresponding to those of the named official
in each respective code shall be deemed to be the responsible official in charge of
enforcing the provisions of the respective code.
C. A copy of the Code shall be placed in the Georgetown Public Library and on file at
the office of the Building Official.
Sec. 15.25.020. - Section 101.1, Title, amended.
The Existing Building Code, Section 101.1 Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of City of
Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Sec. 15.25.030. - Work exempt from permit.
The Code, Chapter 1 "Administration", Section 105.2 "Work exempt from permit",
for Building, Electrical, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing is hereby deleted.
Sec. 15.25.040. - Temporary structures and uses.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled " Administration"; Section 107.3 "Temporary
Structures and Uses" is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
"The Building Official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and
use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully
completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered
by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for
temporary lighting, heat or power in the current adopted National Electrical Code
(NFPA 70)."
Sec. 15.25.050. - Lowest floor elevation.
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The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration", Section 109.3.3 "Lowest floor
elevation" is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Sec. 15.25.060. - Board of appeals.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration", Section 112 'Board of Appeals" is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"For the purpose of this Chapter, the Board of Appeals, as referenced throughout the
Code shall be known as the Building Standards Commission, as appointed by the
City Council of Georgetown, Texas. The Commission shall hear cases involving
appeals, orders and decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or
designee to the application and interpretation of this Chapter and the Code.
Reference shall be made to Chapter 2.64 Building Standards Commission of the
Georgetown Code of Ordinances and the Building Standard Commission By -Laws.
Section 112 —BOARD OF APPEALS
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or
determinations made by the code official relative to the applications and
interpretations of this code, there shall be an is hereby created a Building Standard
Commission. The Building Standards Commission shall be appointed by the
governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules and
procedure for conducting its business.
Sec. 15.25.070. - Violations.
The Code, Chapter 1, entitled "Administration", Section 113 "Violation Penalties" is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails
to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any person
violating any provision of this Chapter or the Code is subject to punishment as
provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
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