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Home My WebLink AboutPO 6718: AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE XIII - RESIDENTIAL CODE Ciry of fli/ )*, „rI rthur 7itxus INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Department of Development Services Department of Inspections & Code Compliance Building Inspections Division Date: September 19, 2018 To: Harvey L. Robinson, Interim City Manager Mayor and City Council I I • From: Darlene Thomas-Pierre, Director of Inspections &Code Compliance 44 Philip Vilardi, Building Official 1 ' \ Re: P. O. NO. 6718 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDNG CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE XIII — RESIDENTIAL CODE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THEREBY ADOPTING THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) AND RELATED REFERENCES, AND LIFE SAFETY CODES; PROVIDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000), AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 18-43 OF THE CODE OR AS OTHERWISE IMPOSED BY STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION COMMENT Nature of the Request: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. O. No. 6718, amending Chapter 18, Article XIII — Residential Code, of the Code of Ordinances thereby adopting the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) to coincide with codes adopted by the State of Texas; and providing for a penalty, for publication and for an effective date. This will ensure safer construction standards for the City of Port Arthur. Staff Analysis/Considerations: The City is currently operating under the 2012 Residential Code. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. O. No. 6718, thereby updating to the 2015 International Residential Code(IRC). Budget Consideration: Not Applicable. DTP cc: Ron Burton,Assistant City Manager "Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.BOX 1089 •PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089.409/983-8209•FAX 409/983-8130 P. O.NO. 6718 09/19/18 PAV ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18,ARTICLE XIII — RESIDENTIAL CODE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, THEREBY ADOPTING THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) AND RELATED REFERENCES,AND LIFE SAFETY CODES; PROVIDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH;PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000), AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 18-43 OF THE CODE OR AS OTHERWISE IMPOSED BY STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION WHEREAS, Chapter 18,Article XIII—Residential Code,of the City of Port Arthur's Code of Ordinances sets forth requirements for construction; and WHEREAS,Article XIII contains each of the specific codes and ordinances that make up the Residential Code; and WHEREAS, The State of Texas has adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) and related references, and life safety codes; and WHEREAS,the City Council deems it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Port Arthur to adopt the 2015 International Residential Code(IRC),with the exceptions thereto;and may make variations thereof that do not substantially vary from the rules or laws of this State; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. THAT the City of Port Arthur hereby amends the existing Article XIII—Residential Building Code of Chapter 18—Buildings,thereby adopting the 2015 International Residential Building Code,as delineated in Exhibit A, and the red-lined version shows the amendments in Exhibit B. 1 P. O. NO. 6718 09/19/18 PAV Section 3.THAT all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are herein repealed,but only to the extent of said conflict. Section 4. That any person who violates any provisions of this Ordinance or who shall neglect to comply with the terms hereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction thereof be fined in any sum not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) as provided in the Code of Ordinances, and each violation shall constitute a separate offense. Section 5.That this Ordinance or its caption and penalty shall be published one(1)time within ten(10)days after final passage hereof in the official newspaper of the City of Port Arthur. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after date of publication. Section 6. THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the_day of ,A.D., 2018, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: MAYOR ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: SHERRI BELLARD VAL T �V NO CITY SECRETARY CITY A' ORNEY 2 P. O. NO. 6718 09/19/18 PAV APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: adtkfiVIA I HARVEY L. ROBINSON P • RLENE THOMA'-PIERRE INTERIM CITY MANAGER P ' ECTOR OF INSPECTIONS 'IDE COMPLIANCE 3 EXHIBIT "A" • ARTICLE XIII. - 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE • Sec. 18-620. - Adopted. The International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, hereinafter referred to as the "residential code" as published by the International Building Code Council, Inc., is herein adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Port Arthur, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended, of which code not less than one copy has been and now is filed in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Port Arthur and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this section shall take effect, provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Port Arthur. Fees shall be as per Sec.18-33. The International Residential Code 2015 Edition; appendices, amendments exceptions adopted by this article, is hereby amended, altered and changed in following respects: APPENDIX A - SIZING AND CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING APPENDIX B - DELETE APPENDIX C–DELETE APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION OF AN EXISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATION APPENDIX E - MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS APPENDIX F - DELETE APPENDIX G - PIPING STANDARDS FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS APPENDIX H - DELETE APPENDIX I - PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL APPENDIX J - EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES APPENDIX K - SOUND TRANSMISSION APPENDIX L - DELETE APPENDIX M - HOME DAY CARE—R-3 OCCUPANCY APPENDIX N - DELETE APPENDIX O -AUTOMATIC VEHICULAR GATES APPENDIX P - DELETE APPENDIX Q - RESERVED APPENDIX R - DELETE APPENDIX S - DELETE APPENDIX T- RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR WORST-CASE TESTING OF ATMOSPHERIC VENTING SYSTEMS UNDER N1102.4 OR N1105 CONDITIONS APPENDIX U - SOLAR-READY PROVISIONS—DETACHED ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLINGS (TOWNHOUSES) • Sec. 18-620. –Third party Inspections Mechanical systems and building envelope in residential structures shall conform to the energy conservation code in Chapter 11 of the 2015 International Residential code. Inspections of such systems and building envelope shall be inspected by a qualified third party inspector at the owner or contractors expense. • Sec. 18-622. - Enforcement. The Building Official or his designee shall enforce this code. (Ord. No. 03-004, § 2, 1-7-2003) • Sec. 18-623. - Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this article or who shall neglect to comply with the terms hereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction thereof be fined as in any sum not less than $1.00 nor more than $2000.00 as provided in the Code of Ordinances, and each violation shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. No. 03-004, § 2, 1-7-2003) • Sec. 18-624. - Conflicts, if any. If there is a conflict between the International Residential Code and the Published Rules and Orders of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division, the Rules and Orders of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division shall control. (Ord. No. 06-13, § 2, 2-28-2006) Secs. 18-576-18-620. - Reserved. EXHIBIT "B" • ARTICLE XIII. - 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE Code of the City of Port Arthur,save and except such portions as arc hereinafter deleted, The International Residential Code 2012 Edition;appendices,amendments exceptions Appendix G.Delete • _ Appendix F.Delete Appendix G.Swimming Pools,Spas and Hot Tubs Appendix u Delete Appendix J. Existing Buildings and Structures Appendix L. Delete Appendix N Delete a Appendix P.Delete Electrical Code Cross Reference • Sec. 18-620.-Adopted. The International Residential Code,2015 Edition,hereinafter referred to as the"residential code"as published by the International Building Code Council, Inc.,is herein adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Port Arthur,save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted,modified,or amended,of which code not less than one copy has been and now is filed in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Port Arthur and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein,and from the date on which this section shall take effect, provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Port Arthur. Fees shall be as per Sec.18-33. The International Residential Code 2015 Edition;appendices,amendments exceptions adopted by this article, is hereby amended, altered and changed in following respects: APPENDIX A-SIZING AND CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING APPENDIX B-DELETE APPENDIX C–DELETE APPENDIX D-RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION OF AN EXISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATION APPENDIX E-MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS APPENDIX F-DELETE APPENDIX G-PIPING STANDARDS FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS APPENDIX H-DELETE APPENDIX I-PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL APPENDIX J-EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES APPENDIX K-SOUND TRANSMISSION APPENDIX L-DELETE APPENDIX M-HOME DAY CARE—R-3 OCCUPANCY APPENDIX N-DELETE APPENDIX O-AUTOMATIC VEHICULAR GATES APPENDIX P-DELETE APPENDIX O-RESERVED APPENDIX R-DELETE APPENDIX S-DELETE APPENDIX T-RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR WORST-CASE TESTING OF ATMOSPHERIC VENTING SYSTEMS UNDER N1102.4 OR N1105 CONDITIONS APPENDIX U-SOLAR-READY PROVISIONS—DETACHED ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS,MULTIPLE SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS(TOWNHOUSES) • Sec. 18-620.–Third party Inspections Mechanical systems and building envelope in residential structures shall conform to the energy conservation code in Chapter 11 of the 2015 International Residential code. Inspections of such systems and building envelope shall be inspected by a qualified third party inspector at the owner or contractors expense. • - -{Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0" (Ord. No.03-004, §2, 1-7-2003;Ord.No.08-02,exh.A, 1-2-2008;Ord. No. 12-67 , §2(exh.A), 10-2- 2012) • Sec. 18-622. - Enforcement. The director of community cervices Building Official or his designee shall enforce this code. (Ord. No.03-004, §2, 1-7-2003) • Sec. 18-623. - Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this article or who shall neglect to comply with the terms hereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction thereof be fined as in any sum not less than$1.00 nor more than$2000.00 as provided in the Code of Ordinances, and each violation shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. No.03-004, §2, 1-7-2003) • Sec. 18-624. - Conflicts, if any. If there is a conflict between the International Residential Code and the Published Rules and Orders of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division,the Rules and Orders of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Manufactured Housing Division shall control. (Ord. No.06-13,§2,2-28-2006) Secs. 18-576-18-620.-Reserved.