HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 5308:2000 RESIDENTIAL CODEMemo
lo= .Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From. Lawrence Baker, Director of Community Services
Date: 12/23102
Re= P.O. 5308- An Ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Code of
Ordinances adding Article XIII adop~ng the International Residential
Code
RCEOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending the adoption of Article Xlll ( The
International Residential Code 2000) to the currant Building Code of Ordinances. This code
addresses requirements for mostly residential construction, tt will gives the City of Port Arthur
new criteda for Windstorm resistance construction in this area. The adoption of the 2000
International Residential Code will bring the City of Port Arthur up to date on new code
regulations being utilized throughout the country.
BACKGROUND: The State Legislature enacted Senate Bill 365, which adopted the
Intemational Residential Code 2000 edition. The State requested that all municipalities review
this code and adopt all or portions of the cede for enforcement. The International Residential
Code applies to all construction, alteration, remodeling, enlargements, and repair of
residential stnJctures in a municipality. The State recommended that municipalities adopt all
or parts of this new Code by December 2001. This Code is being recommended by Staff in
order to provide continued protection for the citizens of Port Arthur.
BUDGET AND REVENUE IMPACT: Acceptance of this Code will not require any
additional funds.
STAFF LEVEL IMPACT: Adoption of the International 2000 Residential Code will have no
impact on current staff.
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ORDINANCE NO. __
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XIII TO THE
CODE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
AS TO ADOPT THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS
THERETO, WITH A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2000
PER VIOLATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION THEREOF
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interests of the citizens of
the City of Port Arthur to add a new Article XIII to the Code of Ordinances, as
to adopt the 2000 International Residential Code with the local amendments
as per Senate Bill 5; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions In the peramble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Chapter 18 of the Cede of Ordinances, City of Port Arthur,
Texas, is hereby amended by adding a new Article XIII, which section reads
as denoted in Exhibit u A ~.
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 be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall on conviction thereof be fined in any sum not less
than One ($1.00) Dollar nor more than ($2.000) Dollars as provided In the
Code of Ordinances, and each violation shall constitnte a separate offense.
Section5. 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 Ordinance be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Couecll.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2003, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,
Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:MAYOR
,City Council
;
NOES:
ATTEST:
MAYOR
CITY SECRETARY,
APP~D TC~
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
Directo~r ~)f community ~e~vices
EXHIBIT "A" '
"ARTICLE XIII - 2000 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Section One.
The International Residential Code dated January 2000 as
published by thc International Code Council is hereby
adopted, with the following local amendments
Section R102.5 Appendices:
Adopt appendices
A - Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping
B - Sizing of Venting Systems
C- Exit Terminals of Mechanical Vent Appliances
D - Safety Inspection of Existing Appliances
E - Manufactured Housing Used as Dwelling
G - Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
H - Patio Covers
J - Existing Buildings and Structures
Section R1'05.2 Work exempt from permit:
Amend to state that, "Only work whose valuation is less
than $,100 dollars shall be exempt from permit/fcc".
Section RI 12 Board of Appeals:
Amend to add that the "Board of Appeals is the same as
thc Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals as set
forth in Section 18-41 of City Codes of Ordinances."
Section Ri 12.2.2 Criteria for issuance of a variance
for areas prone to flooding:
Amend to add that "The Zoning Board of Adjustments
and Appeals is authorized to grant variances in flood
regions."
Section R301.2.1 Design Criteria:
Amend to add, "The Southern Building Code Congress
International Standard for Hurricane Resistant Residential
construction SSTD 10-99 is adopted for usc. Cold-
formed steel construction shall be designed in accordance
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Section Two.
.Section Three.
with the provisions of this code."
Section P2904.5.1 Under Concrete Slabs
Amend to add, "Inaccessible water distribution piping
under concrete slabs shall be copper water tube minimum
type "L"."
Section P3002.1 Piping within Buildings:
Amend to add, "Piping within buildings shall be schedule
40 PVC DWV pipe and fittings, cast iron, or copper pipe
and fittings."
Section I>3002.2 Building Sewer:
Amend to add, "Building sewer piping shall be a
minimum of 4 inches and conform to P3002.1 Six (6")
inches and larger sewer may be SDR 35 or better."
Section P3102.1 Main Vent Required:
Amend to add, "Every building shall have a minimum of a
three (3") inch main vent that is either a vent stack or stack
vent. Such vent shall run undiminished in size and
directly as possible from the building drain through to the
open air, extending at least six (6") inches above the roof
lowest elevation."
Section P3113.1 Size of Vents:
Amend to add, "The minimum required size of vent pipes
shall be at least 65% of thc required diameter of the drain
it serves,' Vents shall not be less than 1% inches in
diameter. 9ents exceeding 40 feet in developed lehgth
shall be increased by one pipe size for the entire length of
vent pipe."
The Director of Community Services or hii~designee shall
enforce this Code.
Any person who violates any'provision of this Ordinance
or who shall neglect to comply with thc terms hereof shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on
conviction thereof be fined as in any sum not less than
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One ($1) Dollar nor more than Two thousand~ ($2000)
Dollars as provided in the Code of Ordinances, and each
violation shall constitute a separate offense."
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