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An ordinance amending Chapter 57, “Dallas One-and Two-Family Dwelling Code,” of the

Dallas City Code. as amended: adopting with certain changes the 2012 Edition of the

International Residential Code of the International Code Council, Inc.; regulating the

construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, demolition, use, and maintenance of construction,

plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work in the city on one- and two-family dwellings;

providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000; providing a saving clause; providing a severability

clause; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALLAS:

SECTION 1. That Chapter 57, “Dallas One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code,” of the

Dallas City Code. as amended, is amended by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International

Residential Code of the International Code Council. Inc. (which is attached as Exhibit A and

made a part of this ordinance), with the following amcndments

1. Page xvii, Legislation,” is deleted,

2 Section RIOl “General of Chapter 1. Scope and Administration.” of the 2012

InternatIonal Rcsientjai Code s amended to read as fo1Ios:

SECi1O RIOlGENERAL

RiO 1,1 Title. These proisions shall be known as the Dallas [Residential Code tbr] One-andTwo-FFJ amily Dwelling[s] Code [of [NAME OF JUfflSDIC1IOjj, and shall be cited as suchand will be referred to herein as “this code,”

RiO 1.2 Scope. The provisions of the Dallas [International Residential Code for] One-and Two

F[J]amily Dwelling[s] Code 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. townhomes 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 Dallas

[International] Building Code shall be permitted to be built as one- and two-family

dwellings, townhomes, or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of

the Dallas [International] Building Code when constructed under the Dallas

[International Residential Code for] One- and Two-Fl]]amily Dwelling[s] Code shall

conform to Section P2904.

2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to

be constructed in accordance with the Dallas [International Residential Code Jbr]

One- and Two-flJ]ainily Dwelling[s] Code when the total building area is not greater

than 7,500 square feet or equipped with a fire sprinkler system in accordance with

Section P2904.

RiO1..3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the

public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of

egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life

and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety

to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.”

3. Subsection R102.2, “Other I aws,” of Section R102, “Applicability,’ of Chapter

I “Scope and Administration.” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as

follows.

“R102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not he deemed to nullif any provisions

of local, state or federal law.p1onui Ciiaie 2 JiisiC Pr c$ufor ‘±‘ Crtrctn Code1 e±tl*e-’1

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4. Subsection R102.4, “Referenced Codes and Standards,” of Section R102.

“Applicability.” of Chapter 1. “Scope and Administration.” of the 2012 international Residential

Code is amended to read as follows.

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“102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shallbe considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each suchreference only when such codes and standards have been specifically adopted by the city ofDallas. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, eachreference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well.Any reference made to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code means the Dallas Electrical Codeas adopted. References to the International Building C’ode. the International Mechanical Code.the International Plumbing Code, the International Fire Code, the International EnergyConservation Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Existing Building Codeand the International Green ‘onstruction Code mean the Dallas jl4ig_çodç_he DallasMechanical Code, the Dallas Plumbing Code, the Dallas Fire Code, the Dallas EnergyConservation Code, the Dallas Fuel Gas Code, the Dallas Existing Building Code and the DallasGreen Construction Code respectively. Where differences occur between provisions of this codeand referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code apply [as ffirther regulated inSections R102.4.1 and R102.4.2J.

Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of thelisting of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and manufacturer’sinstructions shall apply.

[R102.4.1 Differences. Where differences occur between provisions of this code andreferenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.

R102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards, Where the extent of the referenceto a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code.the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take—precedence over other provisions in thereferenced code or standar&]”

5. Subsection R102.7, “Existing Structures,” of Section RI 02, “Applicability,” of

Chapter 1, “Scope and Administration,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended

to read as follows:

R102 Existing structures c I gal occupanc f a y structure existi r ate ofad t f this code shail oc ed to continue w t o change, except as rcc ticallycovered r this code. (hapter 27 Minimum I rhan Rehab__tation Standards,” of thc DaJirn (‘in

ti-HtttfftH- +*9tHffi,Wi (odc or toe ba/ILLS ern’ lure code. or as is

deemed necessary by the huildina official for the general safet and welfare of the occupants andthe public.

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291R102.7.1 Additions, alternations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any

structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing

structure to comply with all of the requirements of this code, unless otherwise stated.

Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe oradversely affect the performance of the building. All newly constructed elements,

components, structures and portions thereof, systems and spaces shall comply with the

requirements of this code.”

6. Section Rl03. “Department of Building Safety,” of Chapter 1, “Scope and

Administration,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is deleted and replaced with a new

Section Rl03. “Construction Documents,” to read as follows:

“SECTION R103CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

R103.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be drawn

upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when

approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity toindicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will

conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as

determined by the building official. Where required by the building official, all braced wall linesshall be identified on the construction documents and all pertinent information, including, but notlimited to, bracing methods, location and length of braced wall panels, foundation requirements

of braced wall panels at the top and bottom, shall be provided.

Ri 03.2 Manufacturer’s installation instructions. Manufacture’s installation instructions, asrequired by this code, shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection.”

7. Section R104, “Duties and Powers of the Building Official”; Section R105,

“Pennits”: Section Rl 06, “Construction Documents”; Section RI 07. “Temporary Structures and

ses” Sec 1 r R 8 c “ Se tior 1. 09

Occupanc, Section RI ii “Ser\lce Vtztes: Section R112. ‘dodrd or Appeais”. Section

Ri13, “violations”: and Section Ri 14. “Stop Work Order.” of Chapter 1. “Scope and

Administration,’ of the 2012 International Rsidentiai Code are deleted

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8. Section R202, “Definitions.” of Chapter 2, “Definitions,” of the 202

International Residential Code is amended by alphabetically adding or amending the following

definitions to read as follows:

“COMMERCIAL DWELLING SITE. Three or more dwelling units on a lot.

ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY. An agency established by the Texas Legislature toassist comi jtiejviuiuatinxIeamendments to the energyjyjsjçps of thejizternationalResidential Code and the International Energv Conservation Code which now define theminimum energy efficiency standards for the State of Texa

FIRE WALL. A fire-resistance-rated wall having protected openings, which restricts the spreadof fire and extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof, with sufficientstructural stability under fire conditions to allow collapse of construction on either side withoutcollapse of the wall. Fire walls required by this code shall comply706 of the Dallas Building Code.

FLOOR AREA. The area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building orportion thereof, exclusive of vent shafis and courts. The floor area of a building, or portionthereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under thehorizontal projection of the roof or floor above.

GLAZING AREA. Total [The interior surface] area of [41] glazed fenestration. measuredusing the rough opening and including [the area of] sash, curbing or other framing elements, thatenclose conditioned space. G1azinEej[I]ncludes the area of glazed fenestration assemblies inwalls boundmg conditioned baernents, Forpçejj the door area, the glazing area is the daylight opening area. For all other doorjjLegjpjnareais the rough opc jn areafor the door includjag. the door and the frame.

maintained çreaseeranwcsag nil costs toimroye the efficiencypdlongçviyfildings stems and to decrease the burdens_mposed on the environment andpublic health

GREEN BUILT TEXAS. An in ati e of the Homehuilde s \‘cocation of Greater Dal1a thatpeaiimate-seiflcguidelinesatiderificaiion s stems for resiuemai and multiramii’

GREEN BUILT TEXAS-CERTIF1ABLE. A proposed project that is not required to beregistered with the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas, but is planned, designed andconstructed to meet or exceed a certified rating using version 2.0 of the Green Built Texas ratingsystem.

LEED. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating systems arenationally accepted standards for green buildings developed by the USGBC.

LEED-CERTIFIABLE. A proposed project that is not required to he registered with theUSGBC, but is planned, designed and constructed to meet or exceed a certified rating usingLEED NC (new construction) version 2.2 to present, LEED CS (core and shell) version 2.0 topresent, LEED CI (commercial interiors) version 2.0 to present, LEED for schools version 2007,LEED for healthcare, LEED for retail version 2 or LEED for homes.

MULTIPLE DWELLING UNIT. Any structure or portion thereof that contains more than onedwelling unit.

OCCUPIED SPACE. The total area of all buildings or structures on any lot or parcel of groundprojected on a horizontal plane, excluding permitted projections as allowed by this code. Anspace that could be assumed to be occupiable shall not be exempt from the requirements of thiscode by designing the space without means of egress, light, or ventilation.

PROPOSED PROJECT. For purposes of the green building program, the erection of any newstructure for which a person, firm or corporation is required to obtain a building permit.

TOWNHOME. A dwelling located on a single-family or duplex dwelling site and constructedin a group of abutting structures separated by property lines with each dwelling extending fromits foundation to its roof and with a yard or public way on at least two sides.

TOWNHOUSE. A multiple [single family] dwelling unit located on a commercial dwellingsite and constructed with a maximum [in a group] of two [three or more attached] units locatedbetween exterior walls or fire walls complying with Section 706 of the Dallas Buildigcp4e inwhich each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on at least twosides.

TOWNHOUSING. A multiple thielling unit located on a commercial dwelling site with morethan two units between exterior wails or fIre walls complying with Section 706 of the DallasBuilding Code in which each unit extends from foundation to roof andon at least two sides

SGBC ieLS, rc uiid unriia protJ zi ii of aJcnithe hui1din industr formed to cocourage__sustamahiiit ,v promotiro buijings mat__arei1rn1coii lcspuI , profitc odhcaid iesto u

9. Subsection R301 .1. “Appiication,’ of Section R301. “Design Criteria.’ of Chapter

3 “Building Planning,” of the 2012 international Residential Code is amended to read as

“R301.1 Application. Buildings and structures, and all parts thereof’, shall be constructed tosafely support all loads, including dead loads, live loads, roof loads, flood loads, snow loads,wind loads and seismic loads as prescribed by this code. The construction of buildings andstructures in accordance with the provisions of this code shall result in a system that provides acomplete load path that meets all requirements for the transfer of all loads from their point oforigin through the load-resisting elements to the foundation. Buildings and structuresconstructed as prescribed by this code are deemed to comply with the requirements of thissection.

R301.1.1 Alterative provisions. As an alternative to the requirements in Section R30l.1the following standards are permitted subject to the limitations of this code and thelimitations therein. Where engineered design is used in conjunction with these standards,the design shall comply with the Dallas [Internationafj Building Code.

1. AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM).

2. AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Fra,ning—Prescrzptive Method for One- andTwo-Family Dwellings (A IS! S23 0).

3. ICC Standards on the Design and Construction ofLog Structures (ICC 400).

R301.1.2 Construction systems. The requirements of this code are based on platform andballoon-frame construction for light-frame buildings. The requirements for concrete andmasonry buildings are based on a balloon framing system Other framing systems must haveequivalent detailing to ensure force transfer, continuity and compatible defbrmations.

R301,L3 Engineered design. When a building of otherwise conentional constructioncontains structural elements exceeding the limits of Section R301 or otherwise notconforming to this code, these elements shall be designed in accordance with acceptedengineering practice. The extent of such design need only demonstrate compliance ofnonconventional elements with other applicable provisions and shall be compatible with theperformance of the conventional framed system. Engineered design in accordance with theDallas [I ernakmal] Building Code is permitted for all buildings and structures, and partshereof included in the scope of this code

R301 1.4 Ele ators Ip’o\islons I ecto su pj o tic_esinstonstallati per ion. aheraton and p r f t) d ib a t s ala tors and rnov nwalks ard he r oistwas.

R301.i,5 F1reprotectovisions. Inaaamon o the rcgurements of Section R3 I 3 anautomatic spnnkier system must be installed when required by the Dallas Fire Code.

R301.1.6 Draftstop requirements. Drafistopping must be installed in accordance withSection 302.12.

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R301.1.7 Security. Chapter 41 of the Dallas Building Code (minimum standards forbuilding security) applies to dwellings governed by this code.

R301.1.8 Unity agreements. The dissolution of common boundary lines for purposes of thiscode may be executed in accordance with Chapter 42 of the Dallas Building Code.

R301.1.9 Special inspections. The provisions of Chapter 17 of the Dallas Building Codeapply to dwellings governed by this code.

R301.1.1O Sound transmission ratings. The sound transmission ratings of the wallassemblies between each dwelling unit of a two-family dwelling, a townhome or townhousemust comply with Appendix K.”

10. Table R301.2(1), “Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria,” of Subsection

R301.2, “Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria,” of Section R301, “Design Criteria,” of

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11. Subsection R302.l. “Exterior Walls,” of Section R302, “Fire-Resistant

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amended to read as follows:

“R302.1 Exterior walls. Construction, projections, openings and penetrations of exterior wallsof dwellings and accessory buildings shall comply with Table R3 02.1(1); or dwellings equippedthroughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section P2904 shallcomply with Table R302. 1(2).

Exceptions:

1. Walls, projections, openings or penetrations in walls perpendicular to the line used todetermine thejlre separation distance.

2. Walls of dwellings and accessory structures located on the same lot.

3. Detached tool sheds and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exemptedfrom permits are not required to provide wall protection based on location on the lot.Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not extend over the lot line unless allowedunder the Dallas Development Code and other applicable city ordinances.

4. Detached garages accessory to a dwelling located within 2 feet (610 mm) of a lot lineare permitted to have roof eave projections not exceeding 4 inches (102 mm),

S Foundation vents installed in compliance with this code are permitted.

6. Carports open on all sides and constructed entirely of noncombustible materials maybe constructed within 0 feet of the propcy line without flre-resistive construction oropening protection when the location of such is approved as required by other cityordinances. Projections beyond the exterior wall may not extend over the lot lineunless allowed under the Dallasordinances”

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R302.2 Townhousing {TownhousesJ. Each n unit [townhoucJ shall be considered[a separate building] and shall be separated by fire-resistance-rated wall

assemblies meeting the requirements of Section R302 I for external alls.

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Exception: A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly or 1-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 when equipped withan automatic sprinkler system installed throughout is permitted for townhousing[townhouses] if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or ventsin the cavity of the common wall. The wall shall be rated for fire exposure from both sidesand shall extend to and be tight against exterior walls and the underside of the roof sheathing.Electrical installations, if allowed by the Dallas Development Code, shall be installed inaccordance with the Dallas Electrical Code [Chapters 31 through 43]. Penetrations ofelectrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4.

R302.2.1 Townhouses. Each townhouse is considered an independent unit and must beseparated by fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies meeting the requirements of SectionR302. 1 for exterior walls.

Exception: Two 1-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies tested in accordance withASTM E 119 or UL 263 are permitted. The walls must be rated for fire exposure fromboth sides and must terminate horizontally and vertically in accordance wit1Section 706of the Dallas Building Code. Electrical installations must be installed in accordance withthe Dallas Electrical Code. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes must be in accordancewith Section R302.4.

R302.2.2 Townhomes. Each townhome is considered a separate building and must beseparated by fire-resistance-rated wall assemblies meeting the requirements of SectionR302.1 for exterior walls.

Exception: A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly tested in accordancewthASTM F 119 or UL 263JjennittejfofJownhomes if such walls do not containplumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall.The wall must best exterior wails and the underside of the roof sheathinElectrica1 installations ifallowed by the Dallas Development Code, must be installed in accordance with theDallas Electrical Code. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes must be in accordancewith Section R302.4. Use of thjppyjsion requires a deed restriction in accordance withthe Dallas DevelopjnGnt Code

R3OL2J Continuity. I c re resistance-rated v r assemhl ceparatcocredbvthis subsection shall he cortinuous from the foundatio- to theunderside o the ioof sheathing. deck or .siab. z he lire-resistance rating snaii etenO mc tunlength of the x all or assembly, including wall extensions through and separating attachedenclosed accessory structures.

R302.2.4[2] Parapets. Parapets constructed in accordance with Section R302,2.3 shall heconstructed for dwellings covered by this subsection [townhouses] as an extension of exteriorwalls or common walls in accordance nith the fo11owing

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1. Where roof surfaces adjacent to the wall or walls are at the same elevation, theparapet shall extend not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above the roof surfaces.

2. Where roof surfaces adjacent to the wall or walls are at different elevations and thehigher roof is not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the lower roof, the parapetshall extend not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above the lower roof surface.

Exception: A parapet is not required in the two cases above when the roof iscovered with a minimum class C roof covering, and the roof decking or sheathingis of noncombustible materials or approved fire-retardant-treated wood for adistance of 4 feet (1219 mm) on each side of the wall or walls, or one layer of 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum board is installed directly beneath the roofdecking or sheathing, supported by a minimum of nominal 2-inch (51 mm)ledgers attached to the sides of the roof framing members, for a minimumdistance of 4 feet (1219 mm) on each side of the wall or walls and there are noopenings or penetrations in the roof within 4 feet (1219 mm) of the commonwalls.

3. A parapet is not required where roof surfaces adjacent to the wall or walls are atdifferent elevations and the higher roof is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above thelower roof. The common wall construction from the lower roof to the underside ofthe higher roof deck shall have not less than a 1-hour fire-resistance rating. The wallshall be rated for exposure from both sides.

R3O2.2.[3] Parapet construction. Parapets shall have the same fire-resistance rating asthat required for the supporting wail or ‘. ails. On any side adjacent to a roof surface, theparapet shall have noncombustible faces for the uppermost 18 inches (457 mm). to includecounterflashing and coping materials. Where the roof slopes toward a parapet at slopeseater than 2 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (16,7-percent slope), the parapet shallextend to the same height as any portion of the roof within a distance of 3 feet (914 mm), butin no case shall the height be less than 30 inches (762 mm).

R302.2.6[4j Structural independence. Each individual townhousing unit, townhouse andtownhorne shall he structurally independent.

Exceptions:

I urdat on ppo t all C ill otownhoznes. The foundations for tminnomes must be fromcfljguous townhom-s in the event of removal of a tori nhont. Each cummon orparty wall must he goerned by a set of deed restrictions, stipulating that if arownhome unit is removed, the party wail stas with the remaining townhome.

2. Structural roof and wall sheathing from each unit may fasten to the common wall

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3. Nonstructural wall and roof coverings.

4. Flashing at termination of roof covering over common wall.

5. Townhousing, t[-Tlownhouses and townhomes separated by a common [1 hour]fire-resistance-rated wall as provided in Section R302.2.”

13. Subsection R302.3. Two-FamiIy Dwellings.” of Section R302. “Fire-Resistant

Construction.” of Chapter 3, “Building Planning,” of the 2012 international Residential Code is


“R302.3 Two-family dwellings. Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be separated fromeach other by wall and/or floor assemblies having not less than a 1-hour fire-resistance ratingwhen tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263. Fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling andwall assemblies shall extend to and be tight against the exterior wall, and wall assemblies shallextend from the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing.

Exceptions:

1. A fire-resistance rating of Y2 hour shall be permitted in buildings equipped throughoutwith an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 1 3.

2. Wall assemblies need not extend through attic spaces when the ceiling is protected bynot less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum board and an attic draft stopconstructed as specified in Section R302.l 2.1 ic provided above and along the wallassembly separating the dwellings. The structural framing supporting the ceiling shallalso he protected by not less than Y2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or equivalent.

structure must be separated as required for townhomes

R302 3.1 Supporting construction. When floor assemblies are required to bc fre-resistanceed ry S ction R302. the upp rtlng construc on f sue assemblies %Iral a a equal

r fire-reiseance rat r

. ?aiacrapii R3I5. . Openilig PruLec1un.

“Deilina Garage Openimr Penetration Protection. of Section R302, “Fire-Resistant

Construction.” of Chapter 3. “Building Planning.” of the 2012 International Residential Code is


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“R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room usedfor sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage andresidence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) inthickness, solid or honey-comb-core steel doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) thick. or20-minute fire-rated doors[, equipped with a self closing devicej.”

15. Subsection R302.12, “Drafistopping,” of Section R302, “Fire-Resistant

Construction,” of Chapter 3, “Building Planning,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is


“R302.12 Draftstopping. In combustible construction where there is usable space both aboveand below the concealed space of a floor/ceiling assembly, draftstops shall be installed so thatthe area of the concealed space does not exceed 1,000 square feet (92.9 m2). Draftstopping shalldivide the concealed space into approximately equal areas. Where the assembly is enclosed by afloor membrane above and a ceiling membrane below, draftstopping shall be provided infloor/ceiling assemblies under the following circumstances:

I. Ceiling is suspended under the floor framing.

2. Floor framing is constructed of truss-type open-web or perforated members.

ccpion: When the_entire within the floor-ceiling aiisprotected by an approved automatic sprinkler system, the floor-ceiling assembly is notrequired to be subdivided.

R302.12.1 Materials. Drafistopping materials shall not be less than h-inch (12.7 mm)gypsum board, 3i8-inch (9.5 mm) wood structural panels or other approved materialsadequately supported, Drafistopping shall be installed parallel to the floor framing membersunless otherwise approved by the building official. The integrity of the draftstops shall bemaintained.

R302.12.2 Draftstopping attics. Drafistoppin shall be installed in attics and concealed

Excçptio \VI e the ent huiicij inciudi the attic ç. i pctd ard tos i ii q d b u

16. &ubsectio[l R3033. Bathroo111s.” of Section R303, ‘iight. Ventilat on and

Heating.” of Chapter 3. “Building Planning.” of the 2012 International Residential Code is

amended to read as follows’

“R303.3 Bathrooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms shall beprovided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than 3 square feet (0.3 m2), one-halfof which must be openable.

Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a local exhaustsystem are provided. The minimum local exhaust rates shall be determined in accordancewith Section M1507. Exhaust air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outdoorsunless the space contains only a water closet, a lavatory or a combination thereof which maybe ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed toremove odors from the air.”

17. Subparagraph R31l.7.5.l, “Risers,” of Paragraph R311,7.5, “Stair Treads and

Risers,” of Subsection R3 11.7, “Stairways,” of Section R3 11, “Means of Egress,” of Chapter 3,

“Building Planning,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“R311.7.5.1 Risers. The maximum riser height shall be 7¼ inches (196 mm). The risershall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatestriser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch(9.5 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the nosing of the treadabove at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers arepermitted provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere.

Exception:

1. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of30 inches (762 mm) or less.

2. Private steps and stairways serving an occupant load of less than 10 andiirwasto inoccupie fsjyçcnstmctewith an 8-inch maximumheit”

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Building Planning of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to rad as follows

“R311,7,5,2 Treads, The minimum tread depth shall be 10 inches (254 mm). lhe treaddepth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremostprojection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread’s leading edge. The greatesttread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch

Exception: Private steps and stairways serving an occupant load of less than 10 andstairways to unoccupied roofs may be constructed with a 9-inch minimum tread

R311.7.5.2.1 Winder treads, Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10inches (254 mm) measured between the vertical planes of the foremost projection ofadjacent treads at the intersections with the walkline. Winder treads shall have aminimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point within the clear width of thestair. Within any flight of stairs, the largest winder tread depth at the walkline shallnot exceed the smallest winder tread by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Consistentlyshaped winders at the walkline shall be allowed within the same flight of stairs asrectangular treads and do not have to be within 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) of the rectangulartread depth.”

19. Section R3 13, “Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems,” of Chapter 3. “Building

Planning,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“SECTION R313AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinklersystem shall be installed in townhouses,

Exception:

L ]ç scjjare fcctbe increased kinot more

than 25 percent of the existing floor area (9290 m2). Only one increase in floor areajitteerth eccpjop

2. New townhouses that are separated into fire areas no greater than 7,500 square feet277m2jeiseof2-hour-ratedJiwalls. Horizontalusedsf thisreuiremern [A ma ystenshall

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tmnhoues shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D.

R313.2 One- and two-family deIiings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential firesprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings.

Exceptions:

2I61. The floor area of an existing unsprinklered building greater than 7.500 square feet

(696.77 in-) and not housing a Group H occupancy may be increased by not morethan 25 percent of the existing floor area (92.90 m2). Only one increase in the floorarea is permitted under this exception.

2. New dwellings that are separated into fire areas no greater than 7,500 square feet(696.77 m) by the use of 2-hour rated fire walls. Horizontal assemblies may not beused to satisfy this requirement. [An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shallnot be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not alreadyprovided with an automatic residential sprinkler system.]

R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems shall bedesigned and installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA I 3D.

R313.3 Townhome automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinklersystem must be installed in townhomes.

Exceptions:

L The floor area of an existing unsprinklered townhotne greater than 7,5Q0 square feet(696.77 m2) and not housing a Group H occupancy may be increased by not morethan 25 percent of the existing floor area (92.90 m2). Only one increase in floor areais permitted under this exception.

2. New townhomes that are separated into fire areas no eater than 7.500 square feet(696.77 m2) by the use of 2-hour rated fire walls. Horizontal assemblies may not bedtosatisfthisreuirenent.

R313.3.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems fortownhomes must be dç jgncd and installed in accordance with Section P2904 and NFPA13D.

jj4 Townhousing automatic fire srinijer s’stems. An automatic residential firespriççstem must be installed in townhoin.

ExLeon: The floor arca a i

7 500 sqare feet (69(77 rn md not housin a Groun occupanc\ may be inrea edhvnotarea is permuted unuer

this exception.

R313.4.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems fortownho uses shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 1 3R.”

20. Subsection R314.4, “Power Source,” of Section R3l4, “Smoke Alarms,” of

Chapter 3, “Building Planning,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as

follows:

“R314.4 Power source. Smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the buildingwiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source, and when primary power isinterrupted, shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without adisconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection.

Exceptions:

1. Smoke alarms shall be permitted to be battery operated when installed in buildingswithout commercial power.

2. Hard wiring of smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required where thealterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishesexposing the structure[, unless there is an attic, crawl space or bascmcnt availablewhich could provide access for hard wiring without thecemoa1efinteri4Rishes].”

21. Subsection R314.5, Interconnection,” of Section R3l4, “Smoke Alarms,” of

Chapter 3. “Building Planning,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as

follows:

R314.5 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed withinan individual dwelling unit in accordance with Section R3 14.3. the alarm devices shall beinterconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms inthe individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listedwireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm.

kxception Interconnection of smoke alarms in cxisting areas shall not be required whereterations or pairs & not rcsult i e noval of ntCn r wa I or c i ing finish xpo ing hr t Cr un+e 4hfe’ an a t’ &pttten )aerinifit 4àb4t-whtth ant1 -pan ala

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2 Subsection R3 1 7 1, Location Required.” of Section R3 17. “ProteCtion of wood

and Wood Based Products Against Decay of Chapter 3. Building Flanning,’ of the 2012

International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“R317.1 Location required. Protection of wood and wood based products from decay shall beprovided in the following locations by the use of naturally durable wood or wood that ispreservative-treated in accordance with AWPA U 1 for the species, product, preservative and enduse. Preservatives shall be listed in Section 4 of AWPA U 1.

1. Wood joists or the bottom of a wood structural floor when closer than 18 inches (457mm) or wood girders when closer than 12 inches (305 mm) to the exposed ground incrawl spaces or unexcavated area located within the periphery of the building foundation.

2. All wood framing members that rest on concrete or masonry exterior foundation wallsand are less than 8 inches (203 mm) from the exposed ground.

3. Sills and sleepers on a concrete or masonry slab that is in direct contact with the groundunless separated from such slab by an impervious moisture barrier.

4. The ends of wood girders entering exterior masonry or concrete walls having clearancesof less than ½ inch (12.7 mm) on tops, sides and ends.

5. Wood siding, sheathing and wall framing on the exterior of a building having a clearanceof less than 6 inches (152 mm) from the ground or less than 2 inches (51 mm) measuredvertically from concrete steps, porch slabs, patio slabs, and similar horizontal surfacesexposed to the weather.

6. Wood structural members supporting moisture-permeable floors or roofs that are exposedto the weather, such as concrete or masonry slabs, unless separated from such floors orroofs by an impervious moisture barner,

T Wood furring strips or other wood framing members attached directly to the interior ofexterior masonry walls or concrete nails below grade except where an approved vaporretarder is applied between the wall and the furring strips or framing members.

8. When the bottoms of wood structural floor elernen Jiciudinjoists gjrdçsubfloor, are less than 8 inches (203 mm) above the horizontal projection of the outsideground level and extçnd toward the outside groundinterior face of the foundation walldurable orpresenative-treated_wood,

R317,L1 Field treatment. Fieldcue ends nothec and drilled hides ofpreserxativetreaied‘oed shall be treated in the field in accordance with AWPA M4.

R317.1.2 Ground contact, All wood in ontact wtth he ground, c ubedded in concrete ind’rect contact ith the ground or embedded in concrete exposed to the n eather t1 at upportspermanent structures ‘ntended for human occupancy shall be approved pressure presen atietreated wood suitable for ground contact use, except untreated wood may be used whereentirely below groundwater lexe1 or continuously submerged in fresh water.

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R317.1.3 Geographical areas. In geographical areas where experience has demonstrated aspecific need, approved naturally durable or pressure-preservative-treated wood shall be used

for those portions of wood members that the form the structural supports of buildings,

balconies, porches or similar permanent building appurtenances when those members are

exposed to the weather without adequate protection from a roof, eave, overhang or othercovering that would prevent moisture or water accumulation on the surface or at joints

between members. Depending on local experience, such members may include:

1. Horizontal members such as girders, joists and decking.

2. Vertical members such as posts, poles and columns.

3. Both horizontal and vertical members.

R317.1.4 Wood columns. Wood columns shall be approved wood of natural wood decayresistance or approved pressure-preservative-treated wood.

Exceptions:

1. Columns exposed to the weather or in basements when supported by concrete piers ormetal pedestals projecting 1 inch (25.4 mm) above a concrete floor or 6 inches (152mm) above exposed earth and the earth is covered by an approved imperviousmoisture barrier.

2, Columns in enclosed crawl spaces or unexcavated areas located within the peripheryof the building when supported by a concrete pier or metal pedestal at a height morethan 8 inches (203 mm) from exposed earth and the earth is covered by an imperviousmoisture bamer.

R317.1.5 Exposed glued-laminated timbers. The portions of glued-laminated timbers thatibmi the structural supports of a building or other structure and are exposed to weather andnot properly protected by a roof cave or similar covering shall be pressure treated withpreservative, or be manufactured from naturally durable or preservative treated wood.”

23. Section R320, “Accessibility.” of Chapter 3, “Building Pianning,’ of the 2012

International Residential Code is deleted.

24. S hseceio R21i, lexators ‘f Section R’i, Fle\ators a I Platt rn lifts,”

o (hapter 3 ‘Bu1lding P anning, of e 201 Irternit nal Residcn ial Code is arnendcc to read

as fo11os.

“R32 1.1 Elevators. Where pros. ided, passenger elevators, limited-use limited-application

elevators or private residence elevators shall comply with ASME Al 7. 1.

; 6’Exception: The appendices of ASME A17.1—2010 do not apply. The building owner shallbe responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of each elevator, dumbwaiter, escalatoror moving walk installation and shall cause periodic inspections, test and maintenance to bemade on such conveyance.”

25. Subsection R322.L “General,” of Section R322, “Flood-Resistant Construction,”

of Chapter 3, “Building Planning,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read

as follows:

“R322.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas(including A or V Zones) as established in Table R30l,2(1) shall be designed and constructed inaccordance with the provisions contained in this section. Buildings and structures located inwhole or in part in identified floodways shall be designed and constructed in accordance withASCE 24.

Exception: Buildings and structures permitted to be located, designed and constructed in theflood plain areas in accordance with the regulations of the Dallas Development Code.

R322.1.1 Alternative provisions. As an alternative to the requirements in Section R322.3for buildings and structures located in whole or in part in coastal high-hazard areas (V Zones)and Coastal A Zones, if delineated, ASCE 24 is permitted subject to the limitations of thiscode and the limitations therein.

R322.1.2 Structural systems. All structural systems of all buildings and structures shall bedesigned, conrected and anchored to resist flotation, collapse or permanent lateral movementdue to structural loads and stresses from flooding equal to the design flood elevation,

R322J.3 Flood-resistant construction, All buildings and structures erected in areas proneto flooding shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage.

R322.1.4 Establishing the design flood elevation,. rhe design flood elevation shall be usedto define flood hazard areas. At a minimum, the design flood ele ation is the high r of

The base flood t on at the depth ak elevation of tloodi g incIudng‘a ave height) wi i has a 1 percent (1 0O car flood I or greater cha ice of beingequaled or exceedeu in an given :vear or

2. The elevation ot the design flood associated with the area designated on a flnodhazard map adopted by the community, or otherwise legally designated.

R322.1.4.1 Determination of design flood elevations. If design flood elevations are notspecified. the building official is authorized to require the applicant to:

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1. Obtain and reasonably use data available from a federal, state or other source; or

2. Determine the design flood elevation in accordance with accepted hydrologic andhydraulic engineering practices used to define special flood hazard areas.

Determinations shall be undertaken by a registered design professional who shalldocument that the technical methods used reflect currently accepted engineering

practice. Studies. analyses and computations shall be submitted in a sufficientdetail to allow thorough review and approval.

R322.1.4.2 Determination of impacts. In riverine flood hazard areas where design

flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated, the applicant shall

demonstrate that the effect of the proposed buildings and structures on design flood

elevations, including fill, when combined with all other existing and anticipated flood

hazard area encroachments, will not increase the design flood elevation more than 1 foot

(305 mm) at any point within the jurisdiction.

R322.1.5 Lowest floor. The lowest floor shall be the floor of the lowest enclosed area,

including basement, but excluding any unfinished flood-resistant enclosure that is useable

solely for vehicle parking, building access or limited storage provided that such enclosure is

not built so as to render the building or structure in violation of this section.

R322.1.6 Protection of mechanical and electrical systems. Electrical systems, equipment

and components; heating, ventilating, air conditioning; plumbing appliances and plumbing

fixtures: duct systems: and other service equipment shall be located at or above the elevation

required in Section R322.2 (flood hazard areas including A Zones) or R322.3 (coastal high-

hazard areas including V Zones). If replaced as part of a substantial improvement, electrical

systems, equipment and components; heating ventilating, air conditioning and olumbing

appliances and plumbing fixtures. duct systems, and other service equipment shall meet the.

requirements of this section. Systems, fixtures, and equipment and components shall not be

mounted on or penetrate through walls intended to break away under flood loads.

Exception: Locating electrical systems, equipment and components; heating, ventilating,

air conditioning: plumbing appliances and plumbing fixtures; duct systems; and otherservice equipment is permttted helo the eleation required in Section R322.2 (floodhazard areas including A Zones) or R322.3 (coastal highhazard areas including V Zones)pro ided that they are designed and iiistaild to cecnt v ater from entering or

a curt latE ithir the po c s a to r $ st hyd iat and h rod r arni oadsnd stresse. Inducing Lh e c s ho ya icy, d in en I n he

design flood eleaton in accordance with ASCE 24. Electrical wiring systems are

permitted to be located below the required des ation proided they conform to the

provisions of the electrical part of this code for wet locations.

R322.1..7 Protection of water supply and sanitary sewer systems. New and replacementwater supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood watersinto the systems in accordance with the plumbing provisions of this code. New andreplacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltrationof floodwaters into systems and discharges from systems into floodwaters in accordance withthe plumbing provisions of this code [and Chapter 3 of the International Private SewageDisposal Code].

R322.1.8 Flood-resistant materials. Building materials used below the elevation requiredin Section R3222 (flood hazard areas including A Zones) or R322.3 (coastal high-hazardareas including V-Zones) shall comply with the following:

1. All wood, including floor sheathing, shall be pressure-preservative-treated inaccordance with AWPA Ui for the species, product, preservative and end use orbe the decay-resistant heartwood of redwood, black locust or cedars.Preservatives shall be listed in Section 4 of AWPA U 1.

2. Materials and installation methods used for flooring and interior and exteriorwalls and wall coverings shall conform to the provisions of FEMAJFIA-TB-2.

R322.1.9 Industrialized housing [Manufactured homes]. New or replacementindustrialized homes [manufactured homes] shall be elevated in accordance with SectionR322,2 (flood hazard areas including A Zones) or Section R322.3 in coastal high-hazardareas (V Zones). The foundation [a hef-an44ie-dewn] requirements of Sections AE604and AE605 of Appendix E shall apply. The foundation and anchorage of industrializedhomes [manufactured homes] to be located in identified floodways shall he designed andconstructed in accordance ith thcppIic41e rovisionsof the Dallas Builgcpe [ASCE24].

R322J.1O As-built elevation documentatiom A registered design pro!ssional shallprepare and seal documentation of the elevations specified in Section R322,2 or R322.3,”

26 Chapter 3, “Building Planning,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is

erd”d add i a Section 24 c N is At er t Requ rnents,” to re a

“SEC HON 324AIRCRAFT NOISE ATTENI 4 lION KEQI IRElENTS

324.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter, and asused elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein.

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A-WEIGHTED SOUND LEVEL. An A-weighted sound level is a sound level occurring in the1,000 to 6,000 Hz frequency range that is increased by 10 dB if the noise event occurs between10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The A-weighted sound level reflects the greater intrusiveness of soundsthat the ear perceives as louder compared to other frequencies. “dBA” or “dB(A)” indicate asound level measurement has been A-weighted.

DAY-NIGHT AVERAGE SOUND LEVEL. The day-night average sound level is the noiseexposure in areas around airports (abbreviated as “DNL” in text and “Ld” in equations). DNL isa measure of the average A-weighted sound level of all aircraft flights occurring in a 24-hourperiod.

324.2 Aircraft noise zone. All land within a DNL noise contour of 65 dBA or greater, as shownon the aircraft noise maps available for review at the Division of Building Inspection is subject tothese regulations. A building that is only partly located within an aircraft noise zone is alsosubject to these regulations.

324.3 Noise insulation.

324.3.1 Certification of plans prior to issuance of building permit. A registered Texasengineer who has demonstrable knowledge of acoustical engineering shall certify that theplans and specifications comply with the noise insulation standards of Section 324.3.2. Thebuilding official shall not issue a building permit for any building within an aircraft noisezone unless the plans and specifications for thc building meet the noise insulation standardsof Section 324.3.2.

Exception: The plans and specifications may be prepared and certified by a member ofthe National Council of Acoustical Consultants or another organization approved by thebuilding official

324,3.2 Noise insulation standards. New buildings must be constructed with soundinsulation or other means to achieve a DNL of 45 dBA or less inside the building. If the costof modifications to an existing building is 75 percent or more of the total assessedimprovement value of the site. the building must also meet this standard. Garages andsimilar accessory buildings that do not include living space are exempt from thisrequirement,”

27, Chapter 3. “Building Piannmu.” ot die 2012 international Residential (ode is

amended by adding a new Section 325, Green Building Program “to read as follows

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“SECTION 325GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM

325.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish green building standards to helpreduce the use of natural resources, create a healthier and more sustainable living environmentand minimize the negative environmental impacts of development in Dallas and the North Texasregion.

325.2 All new construction. All proposed projects must:

1. meet the minimum requirements of ICC 700;

2. meet the prescriptive requirements of Section 325.5;

3, be LEED-certifiable under the LEED for homes standard;

4. be Green Built Texas-certifiable; or

5. meet an equivalent minimum green building standard certification level as determined bythe building offIcial.

Formal certification by the (JSGBC, Green Built Texas or an equivalent entity is not required.

325.3 LEED. For proposed projects utilizing FEED for homes, the point total must include 1point under the water efficiency credit titled “Indoor Water Use.”

325.4 Green Built Texas. For proposed projects utilizing the Green Built Texas standards,energy use requirements must be met by:

1 Providing an international Code Compliance Calculator (1C3)-Energy SystemsLaboratory certificate to the building offIcial showing energy consumption that meets theminimum requirements of Chapter 1 1 of this code or Chapter 4 of the Dallas EnergyGonservation Code; or

A frRS index of 85 o lss

125A Prescriptive requirements

325.5.1 Storm water. For all proposed projects. lots must be designed so that at least 70percent of the built environment, not including any area under a root. ic pert, cable nrdesigned to capture water runoff for infiltration onsite. The followIng areas may be countedtoward the 70 percent requirement:

1. Vegetative landscape such as grass. trees and shrubs.

2. Permeable paving, installed by an experienced professional. Permeable paving mustinclude porous above-ground materials, such as open payers and engineered products,and a 6-inch porous sub-base. The base layer must be designed to ensure properdrainage from the home.

3. Impermeable surfaces that are designed to direct all runoff toward an appropriatepermanent infiltration feature such as a vegetated swale, onsite rain garden orrainwater cistern.

325.5.2 Water efficiency.

325.5.2.1 New construction. Proposedprojects must:

1. Utilize drip irrigation emitters for all bedding areas of an approved landscapeplan, and

2. Meet water reduction strategies that include installing high-efficiency (low-flow)fixtures or fittings which meet at least three of the following requirements:

2.1. The average flow rate for all lavatory faucets must be less than or equal to2.0 gallons per minute.

2.2. The average flow rate for all shower heads must bc less than or equal to2.0 gallons per minute.

2.3. The average flow rate for all toilets must be,

‘ 3. 1. Less than or equal to 1.3 gallons per flush:

2.3.2. Be dual flush and meet the requirements of ASME A 112.19.14; or

2.3.3. Meet the U.S. Enironmentai Protection Agency Water Sensespecification and be certified and labeled correctly.

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factor (MEL) greater than or equal to 2 0 and a ater factor (WF) of lessthan 5.

325.5.2.2 Additions to existing one- and to-fanill3 dwellings. Additions to existingone- and two-family dwellings must meet at least two of the following water reductionstrategies:

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1. The average flow rate for all lavatory faucets must be less than or equal to 2.0gallons per minute.

2. The average flow rate for all shower heads must be less than or equal to 2.0gallons per minute.

3. The average flow rate for all toilets must be:

3.1. Less than or equal to 1 3 gallons per flush;

3.2. Be dual flush and meet the requirements of ASME A 112.19.14; or

3.3. Meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water Sensespecification and be certified and labeled correctly.

325.5.3 Energy efficiency. All proposedprojects must:

1. Meet the performance requirements of ENERGY STAR for Homes to achieve aHERS rating of 75; or

2. Achieve energy efficiency 15 percent above the requirements of the Dallas EnergyConservation Code using the 1C3 calculator.

325.5.4 Heat island mitigation. Proposed projects shall install an ENERGY STARqualified roof on all roofs with a slope of 2:12 or greater.

Exception: A vegetated roof may iistallcd subject to approval by the building official.

325.5.5 Indoor air quality.

325.5.5.1 HVAC. For proposed projects, all air-handling equipment and ductwork mustbe outside the fire-rated envelope of the garage.

325.5.5.2 Minimi,e pollutants from the garage For proposed p )jects. surfaccbetween conditior ed space and an ttached garage if ust be tightly se lcd.

325.5.5.2.1 Conditioned spaces above a aarage.

- All penetrations must he sealed.

2. All floor and ceiling joist bays must be sealed.

3. The walls and ceilings of conditioned spaces above a garage must be painted.

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325.5.5.2.2 Conditioned spaces next to a garage.

1. All penetrations must be sealed.

2. All doors must be weather stripped.

3. All cracks at the base of the wall must be sealed.

325.5.5.2.3 Air filters.

1. For proposed projects, air filters must be installed with a minimum reportrngvalue (MERV) equal to or greater than 8.

2. For proposed projects, air handlers must be able to maintain adequate airpressure and air flow.

3. For proposed projects, air filter housings must be airtight to prevent bypass orleakage.”

28. Subsection R401.2, “Requirements,” of Section R401, “General,” of Chapter 4,

“Foundations,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“R401.2 Requirements. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all loadsaccording to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to the supporting soil. Fillsoils that support footings and foundations shall be designed, installed and tested in accordancewith accepted engineering practice. Gravel fill used as footings for wood and precast concrete

foundations shall comply with Section R403. Every foundation or footing, or any sized addition

to an existing post-tension foundation, regulated by this code must be designed and sealed by anengjccr çgjtered in the State of Texas.”

29. Paragraph R403.1.1, “Minimum Size,” of Subsection R403.1, “General,” of

Section R403, ‘Footings.” of Chapter 4. “Foundations,” of the 2012 international Residential

iJode is amended Lu icad as fuiioxs

1 403.1 linitnur iz . thic c i t ]concrete [andsej footings shall he in accordance with [a&se-rtlth] Table R403. IU)

and Figure R403.l(l). The foot1ng v.idthHWj shall be based on theload-bearing value of the soil in accordance with Table R401 .4. 1. [Spread footings shall beat least 6 inches (-142 mm) in thickness. T.] Footing projections. P. shall be at least 2 inches(51 mm) and shall not exceed the thickness of the footing. Footing thickness and projection

for fiicpLaces_shall ben dance with Son 190j The size of footings supportingaid I nr b bi oi tihu ar )ad by b bi re

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J )accordance with Table R401 .4.1. Footings for wood foundations shall be in accordance withthe details set forth in Section R403.2. and Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3).”

30. Table R403.1, “Minimum Width of Concrete, Precast or Masonry Footings

(Inches),” of Subsection R403.l, “General,” of Section R403, “Footings,” of Chapter 4,

“Foundations,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is deleted.

31. Subsection R403.1, “General,” of Section R403, “Footings,” of Chapter 4,

“Foundations,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended by adding a new Table

R403.1(1), “Minimum Width and Thickness for Concrete Footings for Light Frame

Construction,” to read as follows:

SmowLoad or Story and Te of Sthicture Load-Bearg Value of Soil (pf)

Roof with Ltght FtameLive 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000Load

1sty—labon 12x6 12x6 12x6 12x6 12x6 12K6

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2tor—ilabongrade 12x6 12x6 12x6 126 12x6 12x620pf 2storv-wthctawIipace 16x6 12x6 12x6 12x6 12x6 12x6

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With Brick Veneer,” to read as follows:

“TABLE R403,l(2)MINIMUM WIDTH AND THICKNESS FOR CONCRETE FOOTINGS

FOR LIGHT FRAME CONSTRUCTION WITH BRICK VENEER

SnowLoad or Sorv and Tpe of Sthicttue Load-Bearing Value of Sod (psi)

Roof with FrameLive 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 3000Load

irt—dabonde 12x6 12x6 13x6 12x6 12x6 12x61ty—wtthczaw1ae 156 12x6 12x6 12r6 12x6 12x61rt—pIusbarmeiit 21x6 15x6 12x6 12x6 12x6 12x62stcy—dabonade 15x6 12x6 12x6 12x6 12x6 12x.6

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R403. 1(3), “Minimum Width and Thickness for Concrete Footings With Cast-In-Place Concrete

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TABLE R403.l(3)MINIMUM WIDTH AND THICKNESS FOR CONCRETE FOOTINGS WITH

CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE OR FULL MASONRY WALL CONSTRUCTIONSiaow

Load or Stow and Te of Strncture Load-Bearing Value of Soil (pal)Roof with Light FrameLive 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000Load

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Section R403, “Footings,” of Chapter 4, “Foundations,” of the 2012 International Residential

Code is amended to read as follows:

“R403.1.4 Minimum depth. All exterior footings shall be placed at least 12 inches (305mm) below the undisturbed ground surface. Where applicable, the depth of footings shallalso conform to Sections R403. 1.4.1 through R403. 1.4.2.

Exception: A one-story wood or metal-frame building not used for human occupancyand not over 400 square feet (37.2 m2) in floor area may be constructed with wallssupported on a wood foundation plate when approved by the buildin,g offIcial.

R403.l.4.1 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundationwalls, piers and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protectedfrom frost by one or more of the following methods:

I. Extended below the frost line specified in Table R301.2(l):

2. Constructing ln accordance with Section R403 3;

3. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or

4. Erected on solid rock.

Exceptions:

1. Protectio f es a d ng acessot i vith an area o ( 0 u e feeti’6 m ) or f 1ightframe constru t with an care height f 10 feetfläR mni) r e shall rot reqnrd.

2. Protection of treestanding accssorv structw’es xs ith an area of 400 square feett3 m or less, of other than light-frame construction. with an cave height of10 feet (3048 mm) or less shall not be required.

3. Decks not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with footings thatextend helo the frost line.

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35. Subsection R408.7, “Flood Resistance,” of Section R408, “Under-Floor Space,”

of Chapter 4, “Foundations,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as

follows:

“R408.7 Flood resistance. For buildings located in flood hazard areas as established in TableR3 01.2(1):

1. Walls enclosing the under-floor space shall be provided with flood openings inaccordance with Section R322.2.2.

Exception: Walls that meet the requirements of the floodplain regulations of the DallasDevelopment Code.

2. The finished ground level of the under-floor space shall be equal to or higher than theoutside finished ground level on at least one side.

Exceptions:

L Under-floor spaces that meet the requirements of FEMA/FIA TB 11-1.

2. Under-floor spaces that meet the requirements of the floodplain rewjiations of theDallas Development code

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38. Footnote b to Table R502.3.3(l), “Cantilever Spans for Floor Joists Supporting

Light-Frame Exterior Bearing Wall and Roof Only,” of Paragraph R50233, “Floor Cantilevers,”

of Subsection R502.3, “Allowable Joist Spans,” of Section R502, “Wood Floor Framing,” of

Chapter 5, “Floors,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

b. Spans based on minimum dejgpppereies for No. 2 Grade lumber of Douglas fir larch, hemIir[-seuthern-pine] and spmce-pmrsfir forrepetitive (three or more) members. No, 1 or bettergde lumber must be used for southem,pine,

39. Footnote a Table R502.3.3(2), “Cantilever Spans for Floor Joists Supporting

Exterior Balcony,” of Paragraph R502.33, “Floor Cantilevers,” of Subsection R502.3,

“Allowable Joist Spans,” of Section R502, “Wood Floor Framing” of Chapter 5, “Floors,” of the

2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“a. Spans are based on minimum design properties for No. 2 Grade lumber of fir-larch, hem-fir[, southern pine] and spruce-pine-fir forrepetitive (three or more) members. Nior tergdelgber must be used for southern pine.”

40. Table R502.5(1), “Girder Spans and Header Spans for Exterior Bearing Walls,” of

Subsection R502.3, ‘Allowable Girder Spans,” of Section R502. ‘Wood Floor Framing,” of


13:3TABL.E R5Z1

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TABLE R502.S(1 )—continuedGIRDER SPANS AND HEADER SPANS FOR EXTERIOR BEARING WALLS

tMaxiniuni spans for Douglas fIrIarch. hsm4r. southern pine and sprucernnefr6and required numler of jack studs)

___________

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SIZE Bu8r8110 wdth3tfeett

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41. Table R502.5(2), “Girder Spans and Header Spans for Exterior Bearing Walls,” of

Subsection R502.3. “Allowable Girder Spans.” of Section R502. “Wood Floor Framing.” of

GiRDR5 ANDHEADERS

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42 Paraaph R6026A, “Drilling and Notching of Top Plate,” of Subsection R6026,

‘Drilling and Notching of Studs,’ of Section R602, Wood Wall Framing,” of Chapter 6, ‘Wall

Construction,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows

‘R602 6 1 Drilling and notching of top piate Whe pip ng or dii twork is placei a ort cx cr r a ra oa h c Ic s at 1 r r

nmi f the t p plate b ha 50 e cc t of it s Ott I amcd ne r tc s

astcned aross and to thc pla c at cach side f the o1 em ig sit r not less a i cight I Od(0*148 inch diameter) having a minimum length of 11/ inches (38 mm) at each side orequis alent, Fasteners x all be offset toprçntsiittjs of the to late ate. The metaltie must extend a minimum of 6 inches past the opening. See Figure R6026 1.

Exception: When the entire side of the ss all with the notch or cut is covered by woodstruc ral I h ig

TABLE R5025{2)GIRDER SPANS AND HEADER SPANS FOR INTERIOR BEARING WALLS

(Maximum spans for DoujIas fIr4arch hem4ir, southern pine and spruce.pine$ir and required number of jack studs)

HEADERS AND 8ULDNGWdth’(teet

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43. Figure R602.6.1, “Top Plate Framing to Accommodate Piping,” of Subsection

R602.6. “Drilling and Notching of Studs” of Section R602, “Wood Wall Framing,” of Chapter

6, “Wall Construction,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is deleted and replaced with a

new Figure R602.6. 1, “Top Plate Framing to Accommodate Piping,” to read as follows:

FIGURE R602.6.1TOP PLATE FRAMING TO ACCOMMODATE PIPING

FXTERtOR OR NEARING WALL

0

OTCH aREA TEA THAWSPERCENT OP THEPLArE 4107W

IN G.4GEO54INJ AND 3 IN TDEMETAL nEFASrENEDACR0sEwoTO THE PLA TEA rEACH 61170 OF THENOTCH W1THE4OiINAILSL4CHSJOE

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44. Table R602. 7.1. “Spans for Minimum No. 2 Grade Single Hcader,” of Subsection

R602.7, “Headers,” of Section R602, “Wood Wall Framing,” of Chapter 6, “Wall Construction,”

of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

I )JAI )

J1TAELE RSO2J.1

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45. Subparagraph R703.7.4.l, “Size and Spacing,” of Paragraph R703.7.4,

“Anchorage,” of Subsection R703.7, “Stone and Masonry Veneer, General,” of Section R703,

“Exterior Covering,” of Chapter 7, “Wall Covering,” of the 2012 International Residential Code

is amended to read as follows:

“R703.7.4.1 Size and spacing. Veneer ties, if strand wire, shall not be less in thicknessthan No. 9 U.S. gage [(0.148 inch) (4 mm)] wire and shall have a hook embedded in themortar joint, or if sheet metal, shall be not less than No. 22 U.S. gage by [(0.0299 inch)(0.76 mm)] 7/8 inch (22 mm) corrugated. Each tie shall be support not more than 2.67square feet (0.25 m2) of wall area and shall be spaced not more than 32 inches (813 mm)on center horizontally and 24 inches (635 mm) on center vertically. In stud framedexterior walls, all ties must be anchored to studs as follows:

1. When studs are 16 inches (407 mm) on center, stud ties must be spaced no furtherapart than 24 inches (737 mm) vertically starting approximately 12 inches (381mm) from the foundation; or

2. When studs are 24 inches (610 mm) on center, stud ties must be spaced no furtherapart than 16 inches (483 mm) vertically starting approximately 8 inches (254rnftojhe foundation.

Exception: In Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2 or townhouses in SeismicDesign Category C or in wind areas of more than 30 pounds per scjuare foot pressure(1 44kPa), each tie shall support not more than 2 square feet (0 2 m) of wall area

R703.7.4,1.1 Veneer ties around wall openings. Additional metal ties shall beprovided around all wall openings greater than 16 inches (406 mm) in eitherdimension. Metal ties around the perimeter of openings shall be spaced not morethan 3 feet (9144 mm) on center and placed within 12 inches (305 mm) of the wallopening.”

of Chapter 8 RoofCeihng Construction of the 2012 International Residential Code is

amended to read as follows.

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56. Subsection R902 1. “Roofing Co ering Materials.” of Section R902. ‘Roof

Classification.” of Chapter 9, “Roof Assemblies.” of the 2012 International Residential Code is

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“902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth inSections R904 and R905. Class A, B or C roofing shall be installed [in areas designated by lawas requiring their use or when the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet (914 mm) from plot line].Classes A, B and C roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance withUL79OorASTME 108.

Exceptions:

1, Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposedconcrete roof deck.

2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metalsheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on non-combustibledecks.

3. Class A roof assemblies include minimum 16 oz/ft2 copper sheets installed overcombustible decks.

4. Non-classified roof coverings are permitted on one-story detached aecesso,ystructures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided thefloor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2).”

57. Subsection R907. I, “General.” of Section R907, Reroofing,” of Chapter 9, Roof

Assemblies,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“R907.1 GeneraL Materials and methods of application used for re-covering or replacing anexisting roof covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 9.replacement shingor shakes must comply with Section R902. 1.

Exception: Reroofing shall not be required to meet the minimum design slope requirementof one-quarter unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) in Section R905 for roofsthat provide positive roof drainage.”

58 haptc I E] ‘E cc Effici cy of c 0 itcn Re ide i.l ode

s deleted and replaced sith Charter ii, rergy Efficcr.” uf uic 2009 int natiunal

Residential Code of the International Code Council. Inc. (which is attached as Exhibit B and

made a part of this ordinance), with the foiioing amendments:

A. Subsection N1l01.2, “Compliance,” of Section NilOl. “General,” of

hapte nerg f aene t e 20 ernatR sadent Ic is r d d by

N11O1.2.2 Compliance software tools. Software tools used to demonstrate energy codecompliance utilizing the UA alternative approach must be approved by the building official.The PNL program REScheckTM is not acceptable for residential compliance.

Exception: When the REScheckTM “UA Trade-off’ compliance approach or the UAalternate compliance approach method is used, the compliance certificate mustdemonstrate that the maximum glazed area does not exceed 15 percent of the conditionedfloor area.”

B. Subsection NI 102.1, “Insulation and Fenestration Criteria,” of Section

N1102, “Building Thermal Envelope,” of Chapter 11, “Energy Efficiency,” of the 2009


“N1102.1 Insulation and fenestration criteria. The building thermal envelope shall meetthe requirements of Table N1102.l based on the climate zone specified in Table NllOl.2.The use of Tables N1102.l and NI 102.1.2 are limited to a maximum glazing area of 15percent window area to floor area.

N1102.1.1 R-value computation. Insulation material used in layers, such as framingcavity insulation and insulating sheathing, shall be summed to compute the component Rvalue. The manufacturer’s settled R-value shall be used for blown insulation. ComputedR-values shall not include an R-value for other building materials or air films.

N1102.1.2 U-factor alternative. An assembly with a U-factor equal to or less than thatspecified in Table NI 102 1 2 shall be permitted as an alternative to the R-alue in TableN 1102,1

NI1O2J.3 Total UA alternative, if the total building thermal envelope UA (sum of U-factor times assembly area) is less than or equal to the total UA resulting from using theU-factors in Table N 1102±2, (multiplied by the same assembly area as in the proposedbuilding), the building shall be considered in compliance with Table N 1102 1 The UAcalculation shall be done using a method consistent with the ASHRAF Handbook of

i’ndarzentais and r al include the thermal b idging eftects of frami ig nater al I he(iu. requirements s a r ct in addition to pliance.

C. SubseLiIiJn N ii d.2. Specific insulation Requireniciits. i Section

NI 102. “Building Thermal Eneiope.” of Chapter ii. “Energy Efficienc,’ of the 2009

international Residential Code is amended by adding a new Paragraph Ni 102.2.12. “Insulation

Installed in Walls,” to read as follows:

3j3‘N1102.2.12 Insulation installed in walls. Insulation batts installed in walls must betotally surrounded by an enclosure on all sides consisting of framing lumber, gypsum,sheathing, wood structural panel sheathing or other equivalent material approved by thebuilding official.”

59. Paragraph Ml305,1.3, “Appliances in Attics,” of Subsection M1305.l,

“Appliance Access for Inspection Service, Repair and Replacement.” of Section M1305.

“Appliance Access,” of Chapter 13, “General Mechanical System Requirements,” of the 2012


“M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall beprovided with an opening and a clear and unobstructed passageway large enough to allowremoval of the largest appliance, but not less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches(559 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) long measured along the centerline ofthe passageway from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuoussolid flooring in accordance with Chapter 5 not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. A levelservice space at least 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be presentalong all sides of the appliance where access is required. The clear access openingdimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm) or largerwhere such dimensions are not[, andj large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance.A walkway to an appliance must be rated as a floor as approved by the building offIcial. As aminimum, provide one of the following for access to the attic space:

I A permanent stair.

2. down stair with inirnum 300 (1 36kg cpgçjy

3. An access door from an upper floor.

An access panel may be used in lieu of Items 1. 2 or 3 due to structural conditions withoiciai.

Exceptions:

I. T r a gcii ay I scr ICC not rqube ser iced and removed through the required opening

2. Where the passageway is unobstructed and not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) highand 22 inches (559 mm) wide for its entire length, the passageway shall be notmore than 50 feet (1 5250 mm) long,

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M1305.1.3.1 Electrical requirements. A luminaire controlled by a switch located atthe required passageway opening and a receptacle outlet shall be installed at or near theappliance location in accordance with Chapter 39.”

60. Subparagraph MI 305.1.4.3, “Electrical Requirements.” of Paragraph Ml 305.1.4,

“Appliances Under Floors,” of Subsection Ml 305.1, “Appliance Access for Inspection Service,

Repair and Replacement,” of Section M1305. “Appliance Access,” of Chapter 13, “General

Mechanical System Requirements,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to

read as follows:

“M1305.1.4.3 Electrical requirements. A luminaire controlled by a switch located atthe required passageway opening and a receptacle outlet shall be installed at or near theappliance location in accordance with the Dallas Electrical Code. Low voltage wiring of50 volts or less must be installed in a manner to prevent physical damage [chaper3-9j.”

61. Subsection M1307.3, “Elevation of Ignition Source,” of Section M1307,

“Appliance Installation,” of Chapter 13, “General Mechanical System Requirements,” of the


“M1307.3 Elevation of ignition source. Equipment and a[A]ppliances having an ignitionsource shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than I inches (457 mm)above the floor in garages. For the purpose of this section, rooms or spaces that are not part ofthe living space of a dwelling unit and that communicate directly with a private garage throughopenings shall be considered to be part of the garage.

Exceptions:

1. Elevation of the Ignition source is not required for appliances that are listed astlammable apor ignition resistant.

Liectnc djiiance Orel aterflcaters.

[M3epptffee4aet &ubee1”

62. Section Ml307, “Appliance Installation,” of Chapter 13. “General Mechanical

System Requirements.” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended by adding a new

“M1307.7 Prohibited locations. Fuel-fired appliances must not be located in. or obtain

combustion air from, any of the following rooms or spaces:

1. Sleeping rooms.

2. Bathrooms.

3. Toilet rooms.

4. Storage closets.

Exception: This section does not apply to the following applications:

1. Direct-vent appliances that obtain all combustion air directly from outdoors.

2. Solid fuel-fired appliances, provided that the room is not a confined space and the

building is not of unusually tight construction.

3. Appliances installed in a dedicated enclosure in which all combustion air is taken

directly from the outdoors, in accordance with Chapter 7. Access to such enclosure

must be through a solid door, weather-stripped in accordance with the exterior door

leakage requirements of the Dallas Energy Conservation Code and equipped with an

approved self-closing device.”

63. Subsection M1401.4, “Exterior Installations,” of Section M1401. “General,” of

Chapter 14. “Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances,” of the 2012 International

Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“M1401.4 Exterior installations. Equipment and appliances installed outdoors shall be listed

and labeled for outdoor installation. Supports and foundations shall prevent excessive vibration,

settlement or movement of the equipment. Supports and foundations shall be in accordance with

Section M1305 1.4.1

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64. Subsection M1411.3, “Condensate Disposal,” of Section M1411, “Heating and

Cooling Equipment,” of Chapter 14, “Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances,” of the


“M1411.3 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils or evaporators shall beconveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Such piping shall maintaina minimum horizontal slope in the direction of discharge of not less than 1/8 unit vertical in 12units horizontal (1-percent slope.) Condensate shall not discharge into a street. alley, sidewalk.rooftop or other areas so as to [where it would] cause a nuisance.

M1411.3.1 Auxiliary and secondary drain systems. In addition to the requirements ofSection Ml 411.3, a secondary drain or auxiliary drain pan shall be required for each coolingor evaporator coil where damage to any building components could [will] occur as a result ofoverflow from the equipment drain pan or stoppage in the condensate drain piping. Suchpiping shall maintain a minimum horizontal slope in the direction of discharge of not lessthan 1/8 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1-percent slope). Drain piping shall be aminimum of 3/4-inch (19 mm) nominal pipe size. One of the following methods shall beused:

1. An auxiliary drain pan with a separate drain shall be installed under the coils onwhich condensation will occur. The auxiliary pan drain shall discharge to aconspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of theprimary drain. The pan shall have a minimum depth of 1.5 inches (38 mm). shall notbe less than 3 inches (76 mm) larger than the unit or the coil dimensions in width andlength and shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant material. Galvanized sheet steelpans shall have a minimum thickness of not less than 0.0236-inch (0.6010 mm) (No.24 Gage). Nonmetallic pans shall have a minimum thickness of not less than 0.0625inch (1.6 mm).

2. A separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan installed with theequipment. This overflow drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal toalert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the primary drain. The ox crflow drainline shall connect to the drain pan at a higher let ci than the primary drain connection.

a nuisance.

.\n iiiiay drain pail a ithoui a separatc dian inc shaii uc Instaiieu under tue eoHson which condensation will occur fhis pan shall he equipped with a water leveldetection device conforming to UL 5u8 that will snut ofi tue equipmenl served priorto overflow of the pan. The pan shall be equipped with a fitting to allow for drainage.The auxiliary drain pan shall be constructed in accordance with Item 1 of this sectionA water level detection device may be installed only with prior approval of thei1c1iiotIcia1.

4. A water level detection device conforming to UL 508 shall be installed that will shutoff the equipment served in the event that the primary drain is blocked. The deviceshall be installed in the primary drain line, the overflow drain line or the equzmentsupplied drain pan. located at a point higher than the primary drain line connectionand below the overflow rim of such pan. A water level detection device may beinstalled only with prior approval of the building official.

M1411.3.1.1 Water-level monitoring devices. On down-flow units and all other coilsthat have no secondary drain or provisions to install a secondary or auxiliary drain pan. awater-level monitoring device shall be installed inside the primary drain pan. This deviceshall shut off the equipment served in the event that the primary drain becomes restricted.Devices shall not be installed in the drain line. A water level detection device may beinstalled only with prior approval of the building official.

Exception: Fuel-fired appliances that automatically shut down operation in the eventof a stoppage in the condensate drainage system.

M141L3.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal systemshall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, [polybutylene,] polyethylene, cross-linkedpolyethyieç ABS. CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for thepressure [a4] temperature, and exposure rating of the installation. Joints and connectionsshall be made in accordance with [the materials specified in] Chapter 30. Condensate wasteand drain line size shall be not less than 3/4-inch (l 9 mm) internal diameter and shall notdecrease in size from the drain pan connection to the place of condensate disposal. Wherethe drain pipes from more than one unit are manifolded together for condensate drainage, thepipe or tubing shall be sized in accordance with Table 307.2.2, “Condensate Drain Sizingsof the Dallas Mechanical Code [aroi’edmethe].

M1411.3.3 Appliances, equipment and insulation in pans. Where appliances, equipmentor insulation are subject to water damage when auxiliary drain pans till, those portions of theappliances, equipment and insulation shall be installed above the flood level rim of the pan.Supports located inside of the pan to support the appliance or equipment shall be waterresistant and approved.”

(5 uhct o vIII 03.4 akoup ‘ r Requa1 d of Se t r M 503 Range

tJoods. Lhapter 5 Fxhaust Systems o the 201_ ternat1oi1dl i{esidentaI CudC is

amended to read as folio4 s:

Mi5O3.4 Makeup air required. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess ot 400cubic feet per minute (0.19 m3/s) shall be provided with makeup air at a rate approximately equalto the difference between the exhaust air rate and 400 cubic feet per minute (0.19 m3/s), Suchmakeup air systems shall be equipped with a means of closure and shall be automatically

ntrol c t Wart ar c ate sir cush t e exha t em.

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Exception: Where all appliances in the house are of sealed combustion, power-vent,unvented or electric, the exhaust hood system is permitted to exhaust up to 600 cubic feet perminute (0.28 m3/s) without providing makeup air. Exhaust hood systems capable ofexhausting in excess of 600 cubic feet per minute (0.28 m3/s) must be provided with amakeup air rate approximately equal to the difference between the exhausted air rate and 600cubic feet per minute (0.28 m3’s).”

66. Subsection M1507.2, “Recirculation of Air.” of Section M1507, “Mechanical

Ventilation,” of Chapter 15, “Exhaust Systems,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is


“M1507.2 Recirculation of air. Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms shall not berecirculated within a residence or to another dwelling unit and shall be exhausted directly to theoutdoors. Exhaust air from bathrooms and toilet rooms shall not discharge into an attic, crawlspace or other areas inside the building.

Exception: Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatoryor combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan orsimilar device designed to remove odors from the air.”

67. Subsection M2005.2, ‘Prohibited Locations,” of Section M2005, “Water

Heaters.” of Chapter 20, “Boilers and Water Heaters,” of the 2012 International Residential Code

is amended to read as foiiows

“M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel-fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room usedas a storage closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or bathroom shall be installed in a sealedenclosure so that combustion air will not be taken from the living space. Access to suchenclosure may be from the bedroom or baj çnthrouaolid.4ooweather-stripped inaccordance with the exterior door air lçakaere uirements of the/lEneronsenatignCode and ecujppç ith an tpproed_self-closipg device Installation of direct-vent waterh”a v ithm an enclosure not r qu red,

I2OO5.2.1 Water heater access. Access to water f eaters that are located i an attic ornfnnr erani pacc i pe btcd t be Crcuala a isct 1ata$ ir a sep;n rn; ci

bathroom where ientilation of those spaces is in accordance with this code.”

O8. Paragraph G2407.6.2 (304.6.2), “One-Permanent-Opening Method.” of

Subsection G2407.6 (304.6). “Outdoor Combustion Air.” of Section G2407 (304). “Combustion.

\ennianon and Dilution Air,” f Chapter 24. “Fuel Gas,’ ot the 2012 International esidcntial

69. Subsection G2407.10 (304.10), “Louvers and Grilles,” of Section G2407 (304),

“Combustion, Ventilation and Dilution Air,” of Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012


“G2407.10 (304.10) Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings for combustion,ventilation and dilution air shall be based on the net free area of each opening. Where the freearea through a design of louver, grille or screen is known, it shall be used in calculating the sizeopening required to provide the free area specified. Where the design and free area of louversand grilles are not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25-percent free areaand metal louvers and grilles will have 50 [5]-percent free area. Screens shall have a mesh sizenot smaller than ‘4 inch (6.4 mm). Nonmotorized louvers and grilles shall he fixed in the openposition. Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with the appliance so that they are proven to bein the full open position prior to main burner ignition and during main burner operation. Meansshall be provided to prevent the main burner from igniting if the louvers fail to open duringburner start-up and to shut down the main burner if the louvers close during operation.”

70. Subsection G2407.1l (304.11), “Combustion Air Ducts,” of Section G2407 (304),

“Combustion, Ventilation and Dilution Air,” of Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012


“G2407.11 (304.11) Combustion air ducts, Combustion air ducts shall comply with all of thefollowing.

1. Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel complying with Chapter 16 or a materialhaving equivalent corrosion resistance, strength and rigidity.

Exception: Within dwelling[] units, unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall not beprohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than one requiredfireblock is removed.

2 ) c s all tcrrii a e in a rob truted pa e ailowine free mo cm t of c irb i o atu ippliur

4. Ducts shall not ser e both upper and lower combust’oii air openings where both suchopenings are used. The separation bcteen ducts seririg upper and lower combustionair openings shall be maintained to the source of combustion air,

5 Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space.

6. Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward toward the source ofcombustion air.

7. The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special gas vent or plasticpiping installed within a masonry, metal or factory-built chimney shall not be used tosupply combustion air.

Exception: Direct-vent gas-fired appliances designed for installation in a solid fuel-burningfire-place where installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall have the lowestside of such openings located not less than 12 inches (305 mm) vertically from theadjoining finished ground level or the manufacturer’s recommendations, whichever ismore stringent.”

71. Subsection G2408.2 (305,3), “Elevation of Ignition Source,” of Section G2408

(305), “Installation,” of Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is


‘G2408.2 (305.3) Elevation of ignition source. Equipment and appliances having an ignitionsource shall be ele’ated such that the source of ignition is not less than 1 8 inches (457 mm)above the floor [jn hazardous locations and public garages,] private garages[—fepai—gamge&motor fuel dispensing facilities and parking garages]. For the purpose of this section, rooms orspaces that are not part of the living space of a dwelling unit and that communicate directly witha private garage through openings shall be considered to be part of the private garage.

Exception:

1. Elevation of the ignition source is not required for appliances that are listed asflammable ‘vapor ignition resistant.

2. fçca ligricçs or electric water heaters.

G2408.2.i 3OS3.i) installation in residential garages. In residentai zarages nhereapplianccv arc installed n a separa e. enclosed space ha Sing acce only fro p outcide of the

ag ucI plianc roll be r utted be in ta ed at lere, pr ided t a therequired ombuctzon air is taken from the exterior of the garage

72. Subsection U240.3 (305.5). ‘Pn\ate Garages,” of Section G2408 (305).

“installation.” of Chapter 24. “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is deleted.

73. Subsection G2412.5 (401.5), “Identification,” of Section 62412 (401). “General,”

of Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as

follows:

“G2412.5 (401.5) Identification. For other than black steel pipe, exposed piping shall be

identified by a permanently attached yellow label marked “Gas” in black letters. The marking

shall be spaced at intervals not exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm), The marking shall not be required

on pipe located in the same room as the equipment [appliancc] served. Both ends of each

section of medium pressure cormgated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall identify its operating

gas pressure with an approved permanently attached tag. The tags are to be composed of

aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the tag:

WARNINGto 5 psi gas pressure

Do Not Remove.”

74. Subsection 62413.3 (402.3), “Sizing,” of Section G2413 (402), “Pipe Sizing,” of

Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as

follows:

“G24 13.3 (402.3) Sizing. Gas piping shall be sized in accordance with one of the following:

I. Pip’ si7ing tables or sizing equations in accordance with Section 62413 4.

2. The sizing tables included in a listed piping system’s manufacturer’s installation

instructions.

3 Other approved engineering methods.

Eccpiion: Corm_gd stai less steel tub cSH)haii beaininimum_of ‘i inch JLSFD’

Subsection 62415,1 4(4,i2j, ‘Minimum Burial Deoth.” Se,tioi 62415

(404) “Piping System Installation.” of Chapter 24 “1 uel Gas” o the 2012 International


“G24 15.12 (404.12) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a

minimum depth of 18 [14] inches (4 [3O5] mm) asuredfromtoof,pjpe to existgg [below]eoti-ow 244 I4UU

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f -

C2415.12.1 (404.12.1) Individual outside appliances. Individual lines to outside lightgills or other appliances shall be installed a minimum of 8- inches (203 mm) below finished

to r”cirn1 damage.]”

76. Subsection G2417.l (406.1). “General,” of Section G2417 (406). “Inspection,

Testing and Purging,” of Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 international Residential Code is


“G2417.1 (406.1) General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installationsshall be visually inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabricationand installation practices comply with the requirements of this code. The permit holder shallmake the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 2417,1.1 through 2417.7.5 to determinecompliance with the provisions of this code. The permit holder shall give reasonable advancenotice to the building official when the piping system is ready formaterial, power and labor necessary for the inspections and test shall be furnished by the permitholder and the permit holder shall be responsible for determining that the work will withstand thetest pressure prescribed in the following tests.

G2417.1.1 (406.1.1) Inspections. Inspection shall consist of visual examination, during orafter manufacture, fabrication, assembly or pressure tests as appropriate.

G2417.1.2 (406.1.2) Repairs and additions. In the event repairs or additions are made afterthe pressure test, the affected piping shall be tested.

Minor repairs and additions are not required to be pressure tested provided that the workis inspected and connections are tested with a noncorrosive leak-detecting fluid or otherapproved leak-detecting methods.

G2417.1.3 (406.1.3) Nei branches. Where ne branches are installed to new appizances,only the newly installed branches shall be required to be pre&sure tested Connectionsbetween the new piping and the existing piping shall be tested uith a noncorrosie leak-detecting fluid or other approved leak-detecting methods.

G2417.i.4 4OO.i.4) Section testing. A nipi ig svctetr shall he rmitted t he testd ac ao r p e u i t n s iO L d ro ir a tanCe rail a r r in a e he sed as abulkhead between gas in one section of the piping sju tern and test medium in an adjacentseuion, unless we valrcs are installed in series with a ai en ten-tale ioeated heteenthese valves. A aive shall not be subjected to the test pressure unless it can be determinedthat the valve, including the valve closing mechanism, is designed to safely r ithstand the testpressure.

-1 Cz • )1’)l t •

G2417.1.5 (406.1.5) Regulators and valve assemblies. Regulator and valve assemblies

fabricated independently of the piping system in which they are to be installed shall be

permitted to be tested with inert gas or air at the time of fabrication.

G2417.1.6 (406.1.6) Pipe clearing. Prior to testing, the interior of the pipe shall be cleared

of all foreign material.”

77. Subsection G24 17.4 (406.4), “Test Pressure Measurement,” of Section G24 17

(406), “Inspection. Testing and Purging,’ of Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International


“G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with [a

manometer or with] a pressure-measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or

indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of

pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. [Mechanical gauges used to

measure test pressures shall have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not eater than

five times the test pressure.]

G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than [eae

and one half times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than] 3 psig (20

kPa gauge). For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, diaphra gauges must utilize a dial

with a minimum diameter of 3 ½ inches, a set hand, 1 / 10 pound incrementation and pressure

range not to exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig. For tests requiring ajfl a minimum jçt of 3 V2

inches, a set hand a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to

exceed 20 psi. For welded piping, and for piping cayn gas at pressures in excess of 14

inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1’2 psi) and less than 2()0 inches of water column

pressure (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure must not be less than 10 pounds per square

inch (69.6 kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water

column (52,2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure must be not less than one and one-half times the

proposed maximum working pressure. [. irrespective of design pressure. Were the test

pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that

———,,%tegt 4w

i)ianhrani naue u’.ed tei tctinn muse disla a cunni ca1ihratioi and bc in nood

workingpndition. The apppriate test_must b

G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) Test duration. The test duration shall besatisfactory to the building official, but in no case for [net] less than 15 [4-0] minutes. For

wciç ji iflg and fQriin carr in as at ressures in excess of 14 inches water column

ut(3 38_kPa)the estduratior mut be hold fo 1r oth of dma__atisfact theh!!1/dj1g9/ficaLbm in no ease fb iethan0minutes’

78. Subsection G2420.1 (409.1), “General,” of Section G2420 (409), “Gas Shutoff

Valves.” of Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended by

adding a new Paragraph G2420. 1.4, “Valves in CSST Installations,” to read as follows:

“G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainlesssteel (CSST) piping systems must be supported with an approved termination fitting. orequivalent support. suitable for the size of the valves, of adequate strength and quality, andlocated at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration, but in no case greaterthan 12 inches from the center of the valve. Supports must be installed so as not to interferewith the free expansion and contraction of the system’s piping, fittings and valves betweenanchors. All valves and supports must be designed and installed so they will not bedisengaged by movement of the supporting piping.”

79. Paragraph 2420.5.1 (409.5.1), “Located Within Same Room,” of Subsection

G2420.5 (409.5), “Appliance Shutoff Valve,” of Section G2420 (409), “Gas Shutoff Valves,” of

Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as

follows:

bbG242051 (409.5.1) Iocated within same room. The shutoff valve shall be located in thesame room as the appliance. The shutoff valve shall be within 6 feet (1829 mm) of theappliance, and shall be installed upstream of the union, connector or quick disconnect deviceit serves Such chutoff valves ha1l be provided with access. Appliance shutoff valveslocated in the firebox of a fireplace shall be installed in accordance with the appliancemanufacturer’s instructions,the firebox if appi ance shutoff is in the firebox,”

80 Subsection G2421 1 (410 1). “Pressure Regulators,” of Section G2421 (410),

‘Flow Controls,” of Chapter 24, ‘Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is

qrr ii

“G2421 I (4IO1) Precure regulators “e h1i h nai1ea bcre ‘hLappliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure. Line gas pressureregulators shall he listed as complying with ANSI Z2LXO Access shall be proided to pressureregulators. Pressure regulators shall be protected from ph sical damage. Regulators installedon the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor installation . Access to regulatorsmust comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in Section Ml305.

ireulator jc çpableser’ iced d remov Frogthe required st peninir”

rr81. Subparagraph G2422,1,2.3 (411.1.3.3), “Prohibited Locations and Penetrations,”

of Paragraph G2422.1.2 (411.1.3), “Connector Installation,” of Subsection G2422.1 (411.1),

“Connecting Appliances,” of Section G2422 (411), “Appliance Connections,” of Chapter 24,

“Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“G2422.1.2.3 (411.1.3.3) Prohibited locations and penetrations. Connectors shall notbe concealed within, or extended through, walls, floors. partitions, ceilings or appliancehousings unless such installation is allowed by the manufacturer’s installationinstructions.

[Exceptions:

1. Connectors constructed of materials allowed for pzing systems in accordancewith Section G21 11 shall be pennitted to pass through walls, floors, partitionsand ceilings where installed in accordance with Section G2120.5.2 orG2 420.5.3

2-j Rigid black steel pipe connectors shall be permitted to extend throughopenings in appliance housings.

[3—Firepiaec inserts that are factory equipped-with grommets. sleeves or othermeans of protection in accordance with the listing of the appliance.

4 Semirigi4 tubing-ed listed connectors shall be permitted to extend through aneabiiet—o easi+g-where the tubing or

82. Subsection G2445.2 (621,2). “Prohibited Use.” of Section G2445 (621).

“Unvented Room Heaters,” of Chapter 24, “Fuel Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential


‘G2445.2 (621.2) Prohibited use. One or more unvntcd room heaterc shall not he used as thesole source of comfort heating in a dMl’I/,OC ‘mit

ontm ar,. bjiLic/accoccithjhecodcrovisions in effect when msted when rojb the buiidizoffiiaLun1esan unsafe codition i deturminud tu cxjst a dusribd in Seution 203 of

cpicr5Qfjhcailas odAdmirnstrathe Procedures fo the ConstructionCodes.”

131 I

83. Paragraph G2448. 1.1 (624.1 .1), ‘Installation Requirements,” of Subsection

G2448.l (624.1), “General,” of Section G2448 (624), “Water Heaters,” of Chapter 24, “Fuel

Gas,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“G2448.1.1 (624.1.1) Installation requirements. The requirements for water heatersrelative to çççs sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordancewith this code.”

84. Paragraph P2603.5.1, “Sewer Depth,” of Subsection P2603.5. “Freezing,” of

Section P2603, “Structural and Piping Protection,” of Chapter 26, “General Plumbing

Requirements,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“P2603.5.1 Sewer depth. [Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systemsshall be a not less than jNUMBERj inches (mm) below finished grade at the point of septictank connection.1 Building sewers shall be not less than 12 [[NUMBERI] inches (4 mm)below grade.”

85. Chapter 26, “General Plumbing Requirements,” of the 2012 International

Residential Code is amended by adding a new Section P2610, “Irrigation Systems” to read as

follows.

“SECTION P2610IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

P2610.1 Irrigation systems. All irrigation systems must comply with the provisions ofAppendix J, “Standards for Desi, Installing and Maintaining Landscape Irrigation Systems,” ofthe Dallas Plumbing Code”

86. Chapter 26. Genera1 Plumbing Requirements. of the 2U2 Imernational

Residential Code i amended b adding a new Se tion P2h 1, Water Reuse Sv tems to r ad as

follows

‘SECTION P2611WATER REUSE SYSTEMS

P2611.1 Water reuse systems. All tiater reuse systems must comply with the provisions ofChapt “W t mse y ms’ “Dcl Dl,i,nh cde”

87. Subsection P2709.1, “Construction,” of Section P2709, “Shower Receptors,” of

Chapter 27, “Plumbing Fixtures,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read

as follows:

“P2709.1 Construction. Where a shower receptor has a finished curb threshold, it shall be notless than 1 inch (25 mm) below the sides and back of the receptor. The curb shall be not less

than 2 inches (51 mm) and not more than 9 inches (229 mm) deep when measured from the topof the curb to the top of the drain. The finished floor shall slope uniformly toward the drain notless than ¼ unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) nor more than 4 unit vertical per12 units horizontal (4-percent slope) and floor drains shall be flanged to provide a water-tightjoint in the floor. Thresholds must be of sufficient width to accommodate a minimum 22-inch(559 mm) door.

Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A1l7.l or other designs asapproved by the building offIcial.”

88. Subsection P27 18.1, “Waste Connection,” of Section P2718, “Clothes Washing

Machine,” of Chapter 27, “Plumbing Fixtures,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is


“P2718,1 Waste connection. The discharge from a clothes washing machine shall be throughan air break into a standpipe. Standpipes must be indixiduall trapped. Standpipes must extendnot less than 1 8 inches (457 mm) but not eater than 42 1066mm above the trpyir

Access must be provided to all standpipes and drains for roddjg A tra ser’. ing astandpipçcannot be installed below the floor,”

89. Subsection P2801.6, “Water Heaters Installed in Garages,” of Section P2801,

“General.” of Chapter 28. “Water Heaters.” of the 2012 International Residential Code is


“P28016 ater leaters nstaiied in garag s Water nea rs h i an ig r sourc s’raii be

lc net ) , I ii I-floor

Exception:

1. Elevation of the ignition source is not required for water heaters [appliances] that arelisted as flammable vapor ignitionrcsistant.

, a. )iZI

90. Paragraph P2803,6.1. “Requirements for Discharge Pipe,” of Subsection P2803.6,

“Installation of Relief Valves,” of Section P2803, “Relief Valves,” of Chapter 28, “Water

Heaters,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

“P2803.6.1 Requirements for discharge pipe. The discharge piping serving a pressure-relief valve, temperature-relief valve or combination valve shall:

1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.

2. Discharge through an air gap [located in the same room as the water heater].

3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall dischargefull size to the air gap.

4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other reliefdevice or equipment.

Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T&P discharge pipingsystem when first approved by the building official and permitted by themanufacturer’s installation instructions and installed pursuant to those instructions.

5. Discharge by indirect means [to the floor, to the pan serving the water heater orstorage tank,1 to an approved waste receptor or to the outdoors.

6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural damage.

7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building occupants

8. Not be trapped,

9 Be installed to flow by gravity.

10. Ncii enninate less {merej than 6 inches 152 mm or more than 24 inches U9 mmjabo\e iirade nor more than 6mches (152 mm) above the Ffi-eer-c1 waste receptor

11 Not have a threaded connection at the end of the piping.

12. Not have vales or tee fittings

13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section P2904.5 or materials tested, ratedand approved for such use in accordance with ASME A 1124.1.”

2 iI? :3

91. Paragraph P2902.5.3, “Lawn liTigation Systems,” of Subsection P2902.5,

“Protection of Potable Water Connections,” of Section P2902, “Protection of Potable Water

Supply,” of Chapter 29, “Water Supply and Distribution,” of the 2012 International Residential


“P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems

shall be protected against backflow by an atmospheric vacuum breaker, a pressure vacuum

breaker assembly, a double-check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow

prevention assembly. Valves shall not be installed downstream from an atmospheric vacuum

breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system. the potable water supply shall he

protected against backfiow by a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly.”

92. Subsection P2903.2, “Maximum Flow and Water Consumption,” of Section

P2903, “Water-Supply System,” of Chapter 29, “Water Supply and Distribution,” of the 2012


“P2903.2 Maximum flow and water consumption. Where the state-mandated maximum flow

rate is more restrictive than those of this section, the state flow rate prevails. [he—m*imuffi

water consumption flow rates and quantities for all plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings shall be

in accordance with Table P2903.2.]”

93 Paragraph P2903.9 1, ‘Service Valve,” of Subsection P2903 9, “Vahes” of

Section P2903, “Water-Supply System,” of Chapter 29. “Water Supply and Distribution.” of the


“P2903.9.1 Service valve. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with an accessible main

shutoff ‘ ah e near the entrance of the water service. The vah e shall be of a full-open type

hay ng norii al c trition t I t

fn4kiti± epttu 4r&i+ va4-ve - rhtTe+a4—t& wate eri e shil Fe-i Pe4 at-the

94 Section P2904, “Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems. of C aptcr 29. Water

Supply and Distribution,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is deleted and replaced ieh

a new Section P2904, “Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems,” to read as follows:

SE( ION P2904DXVF LI INC L Si F FIRE SPRINkLER SYSTEMS

)O1 (

P2904.1 General. The design and installation of multipurpose residential fire sprinkler systemsmust be in accordance with the most current edition of NFPA l3D.”

95. Paragraph P3005.2.6, “Base of Stacks,” of Subsection P3005.2, “Drainage Pipe

Cleanouts,” of Section P3005, “Drainage System,” of Chapter 30, “Sanitary Drainage,” of the

2012 International Residential Code is deleted and replaced with a new Paragraph P3005.2.6,

“Upper Terminal,” to read as follows:

“P3005.2.6 Upper terminal. Each horizontal drain must be provided with a cleanout at itsupper terminal.

Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 5 feet (1524 mm) inlength unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.”

96. Section 3009, “Gray Water Recycling Systems,” of Chapter 30. “Sanitary

Drainage,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is deleted.

97. Subsection P3105.1, “Distance of Trap from Vent,” of Section P3 105, “Fixture

Tents” of Chapter 31, “Vents,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is amended to read as

fol1ows

“P3105.1 Discharge of trap from vent. Each fixture trap shall have a protecting vent located sothat the slope and the developed length in the fixture drain from the trap weir to the vent fittingare within the requirements set forth in Table P3105.1.

[—&w—,

Section P3 iii nation Waste and i ystcm.’ of Chaptc ents”

i4 lmLnt1u11a11L1JeJai is dekted.

99. Subsection P3112 2. “Vent Connection,” of Section P3112. “Island Fixture

Venting” of Chapter 31. “Vents.” of the 2012 International Residential Code is deleted and

replaced with a new Subsection P3 112.2, “Installation,” to read as follows:

—.‘ I if

“P3 112.2 Installation. Traps for island sinks and similar equipment must be roughed in abovethe floor and may be vented by extending the vent as high as possible, but not less than the drainboard height and then returning it downward and connecting it to the horizontal sink drainimmediately downstream from the vertical fixture drain. The return vent must be connected tothe horizontal drain through a wye-branch fitting and must, in addition, be provided with a footvent taken off the vertical fixture vent by means of a wye-branch immediately below the floorand extending to the nearest partition and then through the roof to the open air or may beconnected to other vents at a point not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim ofthe fixtures served. Drainage fittings must be used on all parts of the vent below the floor leveland minimum slope of ¼ inch per foot (20.9 mmlm) back to the drain must be maintained. Thereturn bend used under the drain board must be a one piece fitting or an assembly of a 45 degree(0.79 radius), a 90 degree (1.6 radius) and a 45 degree (0.79 radius) elbow in the order named.Pipe sizing must he as elsewhere required in this code. The island sink drain, upstream of thereturn vent, must serve no other fixtures. An accessible cleanout must be installed in the verticalportion of the foot vent.”

100. Chapter 34, “General Requirements,” of the 2012 International Residential Code

is deleted and replaced with a new Chapter 34, “General Requirements,” to read as follows:

“CHAPTER 34GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION E3401GENERAL

E3401 1 Applicability. The provisions of the Dallas Electrical (ode establish the general scopeof the electrical system and equipment requirements of this code.

101. Chapter 35, “Electrical Definitions”: Chapter 36, “Sen’ices”; Chapter 37, “Branch

and Feeder Requirements”: Chapter 38, “Wiring Methods”; Chapter 39, “Power and Lighting

Distribution”: Chapter 40. ‘Devices and Lurninaires”: Chapter 41. ‘Appliance Installation”:

Chapter 42, “Srimniina Pools”: and Chapter 43. “Class 2 RcmoteCnntro1. Signaling and

102. Th A&MA tar1da1ds f Cht1 44 “Refere 1ced Standards “ e 2°12

International Residential Code arc amended to read as follows:

“AAI’IA merican XrchiteLtura! Manufacturers Asc’eationSr” \Velden Jiee Square. Suite

‘I

Standardreferencenumber

—‘ I—

LiReferenced

in codesection number

104. The ASME standards of Chapter 44. Referenced Standards,’ of the 2012

International Residential Code are amended by adding the following standard to read as follows’

“Al 12.19 14 2006 Six-Liter Water Closets Eguipped With a Dual Flushing Dcice 3255.2.1,325.5,2.2”

105. The ASTM standards of Chapter 44, “Referenced Standards” of the 2012

internat oral Residential ode are amen d b amending the following andards to read as

foilov s:

284h Specification for Chloiinated Pofi (VIn\l ( hionde) (CPVC)

D 2040M 09

“E119 08a

Ptit hot- and Coid-ater Diuihution S\Lemc Table MZiOi .1 [T—--i-—2 1Table P2905.4, Table P2905.5. Table P2905,6”

Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials R302.2, R302.LR30222 R3023,R30241 316,4

Title

AAMA WDMA CSA101 I. S.2 A440— 1 1 North American Fenestration Standards, Specifications for Windows,

Doors and Skylights R308,6.9, R612,3, Ni 102.4,4 [Ni 102.4.3]450 09 Voluntary Performance Rating Method for Mulled Fenestration Assemblies R6i2.8506 08 Voluntary Specifications for Hurricane Impact and Cycle Testing of

Fenestration Products R6 12.6.171 1 07 Voluntary Specifications for Self-adhering Flashing Used for Installation of

Exterior Wall Fenestration Products R703.8”

103. The ASHRAE standards of Chapter 44, “Referenced Standards,” of the 2012

International Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

“ASIIR..AE American Society of Heating, Refrigeratingand Air-Conditioning Engineers. Inc.1791 Tullie Circle, NEAtlanta, GA 30329

Standard Referencedreference in codenumber Title section numberASHRAE—2009 ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals.... Ni 102.1.3 [N440244-Table Ni 105.5.2(1)],

P3001.2. P3lOl.4, P3103.2[ASHRXE 193 2010 Method of Test-for-Determining Ar Tightness of HVAC Eguipmcnt NI 103.2.2.1]34——20l0 Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants M141 1.1”

Differences Across the Specimen Ni 102.4.5 [NI 102.1.4]”

106. The CSA standards of Chapter 44. “Referenced Standards,” of the 2012

International Residential Code are amended by amending the following standard to read as

follows:

“AAMA WDMA CSA101 1.S.2 A440 11 North American Fenestration Standards;Specification for

Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights Ni 102.4.4 [Ni 102.1.3]”

107. The ICC standards of Chapter 44, “Referenced Standards,” of the 2012

International Residential Code are amended by adding or amending the following standards to

read as follows:

“ICC ANSI A117.I09 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities R321,3. P2709.1”

“ICC 700—l2 National Green Building Standard 325.2”

108. The NFPA standards of Chapter 44, “Referenced Standards,” of the 2012

International Residential Code are amended by amending the following standards to read as

follows:

“1 3D—- 10 Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Sviems in One- and Two-familyDwellings and Manufactured Homes R313.i.i. R3i.i. R3i3.2.i. P2904.i[;

P2901.2, P2901.6.11”

“13R— 10 Standard for the Installation of Sprinider Systems in ResidentialOcggpnUto and lncluding Four Stories in Height R3 13.41”

N-tienah1ee+f+ea1-k- —E34O4- 4, 3443O- 41eE49,-h43O4-E43fl44]’

0 1 star a f (iai 44, e r ed nda s” 20l

t’eirj Restdctri i.u1e trc aneaded hs ameedin t.u foi1u. ira tand1rd iead as

tbllows:

“263-- 03 Standards for Fire fest of Building Construction and Materials—with reisions through Ouober 2007 . Table R302,1(2), R302.2, R302.2.1, R3024. R302.3,

R302.4.1, R316,4”

(110. Appendix E, “Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings,” of the 2012

International Residential Code is retitled as Appendix E. “Prefabricated Housing Used as

Dwelling,” and adopted with the following amendments:

A. Section AElOl, “Scope.” is amended to read as follows:

“SECTION AE1OISCOPE

AE1O1.1 Industrialized housing. All industrialized housing is subject to the TexasIndustrialized Housing and Building Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5221 f-i and Texas CivilStatutes, Article 1900.

AE1O1.2 Manufactured housing. All manufactured housing is subject to the TexasManufactured Housing Standards Act, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Article 522 If.

AE1O1.3 Prefabricated housing [Ccncral]. These provisions shall be applicable only to apLg,fgjjcad [mameture home used as a single or two-family dwelling unit [installed onprivately owned (nonrental) lots] and shall apply to the following:

1. Construction, alteration and repair of any foundation system which is necessary toprovide for the installation of aJml thqlizedhousin [manufactured home] unit

2. Construction, installation, addition, alteration, repair or maintenance of the buiIdngservice equipment which is necessar\ for connecting e.lib,icc:tcd [man e4uredihomes to water, fuel, or power supplies and sewage systems.

[3- Alterations, additions or repairs to existing manufactured homes The constructionalternation, moving, demolition, repair and use of accessory buildings and structures, andtheir building service equipment. shall comply with the requirements of the codes adoptedby this jurisdiction.]

I rese t )Vls sh I no appi cable th d”sigr nstruct n C ranuf nrcho an Ia!’ b u ii d a ic ler ific d s n J lv dh’m s where otherwise prohibited.

Exception: in addition to these provisions, new and replacement prefhbrieared[maietHf homes to be located in flood hazaid areas as established in 1 able R 01 2(1of the Dallas One- and Jn o-Famzly Dwelling [I*ternatianal—R&deitialJ Code shall meet theapplicable requirements of Section R322 of the Dallas One- and fno-Eamilv Dwelling[International Residential] code or the floodplain regulations contained in the Dallaslo i;ierzt Code.

AE1O1.3.I Alterations, additions or repairs to existing industrialized homes.

Alterations, additions or repairs to existing industrialized homes shall comply with the Dallas

One- and Two-Famiiy DwelliigIe and Section 103.

Code.

AE1O1.3.2 Relocated industrialized housing. Relocated industrialized housing is treated aswith Secti n 309 of the

B. Section AEIO2. “Application to Existing Manufactured Homes and Building

Service Equipment,” is deleted.

C. Subsection AE2O1.l. “General,” of Section AE2OI. “Definitions,” is amended to

read as follows:

“AE2O1.1 General. For the purpose of these provisions, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases,

words and their derivatives shall be construed as defined or specified herein.

ACCESSORY BUILDING. Any building or structure, or portion thereto, located on the same

property as a prefabricated [manufactured] home which does not qualify as a prefabricated

[manufactured] home as defined herein.

ALTERATION, Any construction, other than ordinary repairs of the house or building, to an4qggbycjygnuhctuç,

jp4ustrializedhoucinoiildinsthyç. not been mai ntained are considered altereL

ALTERATION DECAL. The approved form of certification issued by the department to an

industrialized builder to be ermanenti a ixe toa module indjtigg/teratiotothe

industrialized building module have been constructed to meet or exceed the state model code

rcirement

BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT Refers to the plumbing. mechanical and electrical

eq n rient i c uding p ping v’nng fixtire a d her acces r ‘s v h ch nrc vid san ta jo

iigrtlng. caiin, icr iatiof oo ig. a cth i and aCiil 3 c. ntiJ or t hat ble

occupancy o a prefq rice home or accessor building or strui.tuie fii ts

deuat us nd

BUILDINGrepresented in the plans. specifications and other documentation which may nciude structural.

electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and othcLstems affecting health and safety.

CLOSED CONSTRUCTION. That cp Jtionwherçanjndustrializedhou5iti orbuildjg

moduLuoneitjppont1iercofismanufcturedms char iannr thatal port ons c rnnot

iercadh opcted ueheiite \\Ithootdia’embi\ or detai. tion the cot

COMPONENT. A sub-assembly, subsystem or combination of elements for use as a part of abuilding system or part of a modular component that is not structurally independent, but may bepart of structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire protection or other systems affecting lifesafety.

DECAL. The approved form of certification issued by the department to the manufacturer to bepermanently affixed to the module indicating that it has been constructed to meet or exceed thecode requirements and in compliance with these sections.

DEPARTMENT. The Texas DepaIment of Licensing and Regulation.

DESIGN PACKAGE. The aggregate of all plans, designs, specifications and documentationrequired by these sections to be submitted to the design review agency, or required by the designreview agency for compliance review, including the compliance control manual and the on-siteconstruction documentation. Unique or site specific foundation drawings and special on-siteconstruction details prepared for specific projects are not a part of the design package except asapproved by the Texas Industrialized Housing and Building Act.

DESIGN REVIEW AGENCY. An approved organization, private or public, determined by theTexas Industrialized Building Code Council to be qualified by reason of facilities, personnel,experience and demonstrated reliability to review designs, plans, specifications and buildingsystems documentation, and to certify compliance to these sections evidenced by affixing theTexas Industrialized Building (‘ode Council ‘s stamp.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Executive director of the department.

connection andon-site construction and erection of modules or modular components at the building site or who

of industrial edhousin orbujldip rof modules or modularcomponents from a manufacturer for sale or lease to the public; a subcontractor of anhesesections,

INDUS1 RIALIZEDHOUSIG. A residentialoccrpanc of one or more families, that i constructed in one or nore module5 or constructedgormorernoadar conpgent ita 0 ation tner tr n th oc manent resiocn al

te r d ii at csired to be used as pç m rent residen ml truc a c hen the moduledin i copo 4rejranso11edtothermannt csidcntial . ftc and are erector installed

9pcmanntfQundation system. The term includesand ekctucal systems. The term does not include any residential 5tructure that is in excess ofthree stories or 49 feet in height as measured from the finished grade elevation at the buildingentrance to the peak of the roof. The term does not mean nor apply to (1) housing constructed ofsectional or panelized systems not utilizing modular components or (2) any ready-built homewhich is constructed so that the entire living area is contained in a single unit or section at aiun2rarlocatiofortjpiose of selling it and mnvm i to another location. In addition.t crrr anc “ot nc}ude a nIJnlr,r’ocnn a. Ioa u a “,r h:L iiic

2 1INSIGNIA. The approved form of certification issued by the department to the manufacturer to

be permanently affixed to the modular component indicating that it has been constructed to meet

or exceed the code requirements and in compliance with the sections in this chapter.

MANUFACTURED HOME. A structure transportable in one or more sections which, in the

traveling mode, is 8 body feet (2438 body mm) or more in width or 40 body feet (121 92 bodymm) or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet (30 m2), and which is

built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent

foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes plumbing, heating, air-

conditioning and electrical systems contained therein; except that such term shall include any

structure which meets all the requirements of this paragraph, except the size requirements andwith respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Secretary

of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and complies with the

standards established under this title.

For mobile homes built prior to June 15, 1976, a label certifying compliance with the

Standard for Mobile Homes, NFPA 501, ANSI 119.1, in effect at the time of manufacture, isrequired. For the purpose of these provisions, a mobile home shall be considered aman ifactured home.

MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION, Construction which is required for the

installation of a man uflictured home, including the construction of the foundation system,

required structural connections thereto and the installation of on-site water, gas, electrical and

sewer systems and connections thereto which are necessary for the normal operation of the

manufactured home.

MANUFACTURED HOME STANDARDS. The Manzfmctured Home Construction and

Safety Standards as promulgated by the U.S.(HUD)3cZfexas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

MANUFACTURER. A person who constructs or assembles modules or modular components

at a manufacturing facility which are offered for sale or leç sold or leased. or otherwise used.

MANUFACTI RING FACILITY._The other than then e ctagJ arc nh1ee and crated ft the fkjg

fabricatina. constructig. forming or dssemol of

the_necessary

senace connections and made to beg4Ldid designed to be used as a dwelling unit(s) without a permanent foundation.

MODEL. A specific design of an industrialized house, building or modular component which isbased on size, room arrangement, method_of construction,_locafton, arranaement or size of

ribir ued a] kct eqp wnt d v s ti i ii cord ai n

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MODULAR COMPONENT. A structural portion of any dwelling that is constructed at alocation other than the homesite in such a manner that its construction cannot be adequatelyinspected for code compliance at a homesite without damage or without removal of a part thereofand reconstruction.

MODULE. A three dimensional section of industrialized housing, designed and approved to be

yjth or without other modules or modular corn onen ts,

ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION. Preparation of the site, foundation construction, assembly andconnection of the modules or modular components, affixing the structure to the permanentfoundation, connecting the structures together, completing all site-related construction inaccordance with designs, plans, specifications and on-site construction documentation.

OPEN CONSTRUCTION. That condition where any house, building or portion thereof isconstructed in such a manner that all parts or processes of manufacture can be readily inspectedat the building site without disassembly, damage to or destruction thereof.

PERMANENT FOUNDATION SYSTEM. A foundation system for industrialized housingdesigned to meet the applicable requirements of the Dallas Building Code or the Dallas One-and Two-Family Dwelling C’ode.

PERSO?. An individual, partnership, company, corporation, association or any other leentity, however organized.

PREFABRICATED HOtTSING. Includes both industrialized housing and nt[cturedhomes.

[PRWATELY OWNED NONRENTAL) LOT. A parcel of real estate outside ef—amanufactured home rental community (park) where the land the manufactured home to be

STRLCTLRE. An industrialized hozrse which results from the completeinoduk designed to ncusedtorether form açpedwiit.

TEXAS 1DUS [RIALIZED DINCCODECOC1L.Jltate-auiiitedcounci1having as its mission the assurance that the designs, plans and spçcfflcations of industrializedhousing and buildings meet the mandatory state codes.”

D Section AF3OI, “Permits” is deleted and replaced with a new Section EjOl,

“Permits,’ to read as follows.

“SECTION AE3O1PERMITS

AE3O1.l Permit requirements. This section is governed by Chapter 52 of the Dallas CityCode.”

E. Section AE302, “Application for Permit,” is deleted and replaced with a new

Section AE302, “Application for Permit,” to read as follows:

“SECTION AE302APPLICATION FOR PERMIT

AE302.1 Permit application requirements and procedures. This section is governed byChapter 52 of the Dallas City Code.”

F. Section AE303, “Permits Issuance,” is deleted and replaced with a new Section

AE303, “Permits Issuance,” to read as follows:

“SECTION AE303PERMITS ISSUANCE

AE303,l Issuance, expiration, suspension, revocation and validity of permits. Except asotherwise provided in Section AE303.2, this section is governed by Chapter 52 of the DallasCity Code.

AE303.2 Other requirements and procedures for permit issuance.

AE303.2.I Uniform application. The administration and entOrcement of permitrequirements shall be reasonably and uniformly applied without distinction to whether thehousing or building for which the permit is issued is prefabricated or constructed on site.

AE3O322 Compliance with stateadopted codes and regulations Permits shall be issuedba ed on c mp1 an c h s ac adooted cod d eg I ti ns r aing to th on u Joand 0f in a,tmni z g and local UCtiOfl sign nentstor structures

AE303.2.3 Design package and unique onsite construction documentation. Beforeissuing a permit for industriali:ed housing. the building o/fIcial shall review the designpackage and any unique on-site construction documentation that has been stamped by adesign i eview agenc). as being in compliance ith all state-adopted codes and regulations.

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AE303.2.4 Disputes over whether a design package and/or unique on-sitedocumentation meets state code requirements. Questions concerning the code complianceof an approved design package must be raised prior to the issuance of a building permit. Thebuilding official shall forward in writing to the executive director any instances where it isfound that the approved design package does not meet the mandatory building codes adoptedin this chapter. The documentation must specify the code sections and the reasons why thedesign package fails to meet the mandatory building codes.

AE303.2.4.1 In compliance. If the approved design package is found to be incompliance, the executive director shall notify all concerned parties and the buildingofficial shall issue a building permit.

AE303.2.4.2 Not in compliance. If the approved design package is not in compliance,the executive director shall notify all concerned parties and the industrialized builder ormanufacturer shall bring the building into compliance with the mandatory buildingcodes.

AE303.2.4.3 Disagreement. If the building official. industrialized builder, or!nantg’àcturer disagrees with the executive director, the Texas Industrialized BuildingCode Council shall determine at its next scheduled meeting whether the approved designpackage complies with the mandatory building codes. The decision of the council isbinding on all parties.

AE303.2.5 Dispute over whether on-site construction complies with approved designpackage and/or unique on-site construction documentation. If a dispute or difference ofopinion arises between the industrialized builder and the building official as to whether theon-site construction meets or exceeds the approved design package or unique on-siteconstruction documentation, the dispute or difference of opinion must he resolved by thecommissioner. If the commissioner is unable to resolve the dispute, then he will forward it tothe Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for resolution,

AE303.2.6 Correction of deviations. If an inspector finds a structure, or any part thereof, atthe building site to be in violation of the approved design package and or the unique on-siteplans and specifications. the inspector shall immediately post a dcs’iation notice and notifythe zndustuiaii:ed builder. The industrialized builder is responsible for assuring that alldc lations are corrected and inspected prior to occupation of the building.

AE303.2,7 Unique on-site details, Ii bc tpicai toundation draxing in tile Ofl-iitr

construction documentation is not suitable for a specific site, or if the structure is onlydI tidily constiucted of modulat components, or if the industrialized builder wila ado umqucon-site details, a registered Texas professional engineer (or architect for one and two-familydwellings or buildings ha ing one story and total floor area or 5,000 square feet or less) shalldesign and stamp the unique foundation drawings or on-site details. Review by a designreview agency is not needed or required.”

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19iCLG. Section AE304, “Fees,” is deleted and replaced with a new Section AE304,

“Fees,” to read as follows:

“SECTION AE304FEES

AE304.1 Permit fees. This section is governed by Chapter 52 of the Dallas City Code.”

H. Section AE305, “Inspections,” is deleted and replaced with a new Section AE305,

“Inspections,” to read as follows:

“SECTION AE305INSPECTIONS

AE305.1 General. This section is governed by Chapter 52 of the Dallas City Code.”

I. Subsection AE306.1, “General.” of Section AE306, “Special Inspections.” is


“AE306,1 General. ThectioJs overne4b çctionj7O4ofjheDallasBuiidingode. Inaddition to the inspections required by Section ji94fjicj2ailasBuildigcode [AE305], thebuilding official may require the owner to employ a special inspector during construction ofspecific types of work as described in this code.”

J. Subsection AE307.i. GeneraL” of Section AE307. “Utility Service,” is amended

to read as follows:

“AE307.l General. Utility service shall not be provided to any building service equipmentwhich is regulated by these provisions or other applicable codes, and for which a prefabricated

hrne Fmanu/ctured home] installation permit is required by these provisions, until approved bythe building officiaL”

K secuo F40 I I Manufac ured Horn s.” f Section F +ul, )Lcupancy

Classification,” is rctitled as Subsection AE4O1 .1, “Industrialized Homes, and amended to read

as fOllows:

“AE4O1.1 Industrialized [Manufaeturcd] homes. An industrialized home [tnanufcturedhme] shall be limited in use to a residential use or its ijyin facilitvcopjnçj4jpgsI p i eatp coç sam i ianda c y c ‘gk 4i4Iing* #

F2oException: Industrialized homes converted and in compliance with Chapters 51, 51A, and53, as well as other applicable ordinances of the Dallas City Code.”

L. Subsection AE402.l, “General,” of Section AE402, “Location on Property,” is


“AE402.1 General. Prefabricated homes [Manufactured homes] and accessory buildings shallbe located on the property in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances of thejurisdiction,”

M. Section AE5O1, “Design,” is amended to read as follows:

“SECTION AE5O1DESIGN

AE5O1.1 General. An industrialized home [manufactured home] shall be installed on afoundation system which is designed and constructed to sustain within the stress limitationsspecified in this code and all loads specified in this code. Industrialized housing may not beinstalled on a temporary foundation system.

[Exccption: When specifically authorized by the building official, foundation and anchoragesystems which are constructed in accordance with the methods specified in Section AE600 ofthese provisions, or in the HUD, Permanent Foundations for Manufactured Hous-ing, 1 98’lEdition, Draft, shall be deemed to meet the requirements of this appendix.]

AE5OL2 Manufacturer’s installation instructions. The installation instructions as providedby the manufacturer of the industrialized home [rna+ etitred-’ n ] shall be used to determinepermissible points of support for vertical loads and points of attachment for anchorage s’1stemsused to resist horizontal and uplift forces.

AE5O1.3 Rationality. Any system or method of construction to be used shall submit to arational analysis in accordance with wellestablished principles of mechanics,”

, Section AE502. ‘Foundation Systems.” is amended to read as follows:

“SECTION E5O2FO iDAIIO SThIEMS

E5O2J General, I oundation systems designee ann consrruted in accordance i irn this ectnnare [may be considered] a permanent installation.

AE502.2 Soil classification. Soil [The] classification shall be in accordance with Chapter 4 ofthis code [the soil at each manufactured home site shall be determined when required by theuk1iug ffl4444mg/jr&r eqrrrretl+ ho-rhre rrn+a4ior ma4e 4 an

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Piers and bearing walls shall be supported on masoy or concrete foundations or piles, or

other approved foundation systems which shall be of sufficient capacity to support all loads].

AE502.4 Foundation design. Foundation [When a] design [is provided, the foundation system]

shall be [designed] in accordance with Chapter 4 of [the applicable structural provisions of this

the minimum fOundation requirements shall be as set forth in] this code.

AE502.5 Drainage. jie [Provisions] shall be in accordance with Chapter 4 of this code

[made-for--the control and drama-ge--of-surface water away from the mamtfiwrurcd home].

AE502.6 Under-floor ciearances—ventllation and access. A minimum clearance of 12 inches

(305 mm) shall be maintained beneath the lowest member of the floor support framing system.

Clearances from the bottom of wood floor joists or perimeter joists shall be as specified in this

code.

Lnderfloor spaces shall he entilated with openings as specified in this code. If combustion

air for one or more heatproducing appliunce is taken from n ithin the underfloor spaces.

enniancin shall he adequate fui prupcr uupuLince upLration.

cr-b a . all e r I ag alinches (457 mm) in any dimension and not less than 3 square teet (0279 m2) in area. and shall he

located so that any water suppiy and sewer dram connections located under the industrialized

home [munujcturcd home] are accessible.’

0. Subsection AE503. 1, “Skirting and Permanent Perimeter Enclosures,” of Section

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disclosed by borings or excavaonG made in appropate locations. iwui uuuai stuuie may u

necessary to evaluate soil strength. the effect of moisture variation on soil bearing capacity,

compressibility and expansiveness.

When required by the building official, the soil classification design bearing capacity and

lateral pressure shall be shown on the plans].

AE502.3 Footings and foundations. Footings and foundations[, unless otherwise specifically

provided,] shall be in accordance with Chapter 4 of [constructed of materials specified by] this

code [for the intended use and in all cases shall extend below the frost line. Footings of concrete

and masonry shall be of solid material. Foundations supporting untreated wood shall—extend at

least 8 inches (203 mm) above the adjacent finish grade. Footings shall have a minimum depth

below finished grade of 12—inches (305 mm) unless a eater depth- is recommended by a

roundation investigation.

AE5fl, Skirtiig and Perimeter Fnclosures” i amended to read as thliows

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291b4“AE503.1 Skirting and permanent perimeter enclosures. [Skirting and permanent perimeterenclosures shall be installed only where specifically required by other laws or ordinance&]Skirting. when installed, shall be of material suitable for exterior exposure and contact with theground, Permanent perimeter enclosures shall be constructed of materials as required by thiscode for regular foundation construction.

Skirting shall be installed in accordance with the skirting manufacturer’s installationinstructions. Skirting shall be adequately secured to ensure stability, minimize vibration andsusceptibility to wind damage, and compensate for possible frost heave.”

P. Subsection AE504.l, “General,” of Section AE504, “Structural Additions,” is


“AE504.1 General. Accessory buildings shall not be structurally supported by or attached to aprefabricated home [man ufäcturcd home] unless engineering calculations are submitted tosubstantiate any proposed structural connection.

Exception: The building official may waive the submission of engineering calculations if itis found that the nature of the work applied for is such that engineering calculations are notnecessary to show conformance to these provisions.”

Q. Subsection AE505.1, “General,” of Section AE505, “Building Service

Equipment,” is amended to read as follows:

“AE505.1 General. The installation, alteration, repair. replacement. addition to or maintenanceof the building service equipment within the industrialized lpp_e [manufactured—home] shallconform to regulations set forth in this code [the Manufactured J-Iomc Standards]. Such workwhich is located outside the çj riated home [manuJcturcd home] shall comply with thiscode and other [the] applicable cjy dinances [codes adopted by this jurisdiction].”

R. Subsection AE507.l. “General” of Section AE507, “Occupancy, Fire Safety and

Energy ( inseri ation Standards,” is amendcd to read as foil ws’

“AE507.i General. A!terar,ons made to an ndustrialiied homesabequent to its initial installation na1l conform to me occupancy. fire safet and energ’vconservation requirements set forth in this code [the-r1em*t1aeture4-Home-Stndar4s].”

S. Section AE600, ‘Speciai Requirements for Foundation Systems.” is deleted and

replaced with a new Section AE600, “Special Requirements for Alternate Foundation Systems,”

“SECTION AE600SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATE FOUNDATION SYSTEMS

AE600.1 General. The following conditions apply to all foundations in accordance with thissection:

1. All plans for approved foundation designs in accordance with this section must bear theseal and signature of an engineer or architect licensed to practice in the State of Texas.

2. All required forces of Section R30l must be included in the approved design.

3. Perimeter load bearing partitions must rest on a grade beam or piers unless the proposedcantilevered perimeter wall proposal is explicitly specified in the approved design.

4. Positive anchorage must exist between the building structure and foundation and betweenthe foundation and footing unless an alternate method is provided and explicitly specifiedin the approved design.

5. If ties are used (Section AE605), additional items are required as follows:

5.1. A special inspector (licensed structural engineer hired by the owner) shall inspectthe foundation, part of which will include the determination as to whether themetal ties and its connections are properly installed.

5.2. Drawings and specifications are required showing each connection componentindicating its design strength with respect to tension, compression, shear, torsion,etc.

5.3. Any proposed foundation system in which periodic tension adjustment isnecessary is not acceptable.”

T, Subsection AE602.l, “General,” of Section AE602, “Pier Construction,” is

amended to read a. fol1o s

AE6O neral is sh C dig . coi r ed to I te ft enlyMuitipieseLt1on homes may ha e concentra ed ioof a aUS which ill requirc pCa1

onsdra:an, Ld-hen picrs ma; ha LarsrCed U1!iL ng iielisted. Such piers shall be considered to resist only vertical forces actIng in a downwarddirection. They shall not be considered as providing any resistance to horizontal loads inducedby wind or earthquake forces.

1. A prefabricated load-bearing device that is listed and labeled for the intended use,

V rtar s a c ipir s I M ( 7 vpe V th consi f‘ rt1 nd u. n ‘neha rr ‘d a Ii . and or arts s h’ volti

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3. A cast-in-place concrete pier with concrete having specified compressive strength at28 days of 2.500 pounds per square inch (17,225 kPa).

Alternative materials and methods of construction may be used for piers which have beendesigned by an engineer or architect licensed by the [s]tate of Texas [to practice as such].

Caps and leveling spacers may be used for leveling of the industrialized home [manufacturcdhome]. Spacing of piers shall be as specified in the manufacturer’s installation instructions, ifavailable, or as specified in the design by an engj ç the State of Tcxas[approvcd designer].”

U. Subsection AE604. 1, “Ground Anchors,” of Section AE604, “Anchorage

Installations,” is retitled as Subsection AE604.l, “Anchors,” and amended to read as follows:

“AE604.1 [Cround] A[a]nchors. Ground anchors are not approved for industrialized pmeinstallations. Anchors shall be designed and installed to transfer the anchoring loads to thefc!ns [ground]. The load-carrying portion of the [ground] anchors shall be installed to the frilldepth called for in [by] the design by an engineer licensed by the State of Texas [manufacturer-f-sinstallation instructions and shall extend below the established frost line into undisturbed soil].

Manufactured [ground] anchors shall be listed and installed in accordance with the terms oftheir listing and the anchor manufacturer’s instructions, and shall include the means ofattachment of ties meeting the requirements of Section AE605. [+eui4j A[a]nchormanufacturer’s installation instructions shall include the amount of preload required and loadcapacity [i ieuee4ei-]. These instructions shall include tensioning adjustments whichmay be needed to prevent damage to the industrialized homedamage that can be caused by frost heave], Each [ground] anchor shall be marked with themanufacturer’s identification and listed model identification number which shall be visible afterinstallation. [Instructions shall accompany each listed ground anchor specifying the types of soilfor which the anchor is suitable under the requirements of this section.]

ach approved [eun4] anchor. when installed, shall be capable of resisting an allowableworking oad at least equal to 3J50 pounds (14 k\> in the lirection of the ie plus a 50-percentoerioad 4J25 pounds P1 KN, totaij nitnout tailure. t-aiure shall be considered to haveoccurred when the anchor moves more than 2 inches (5 1 mm at a load of 4 25 pounds P1 kN)in the di ection oi the tie installation. [4h& gi un4-ane1 f-& shi-eh are nesi-gned to be installe4so that loads un- the anchor are other than direct withdrawal shall be desied and-istalle4-4eresist an—applied design load of 3.150 pounds (11 kN) at 40 to 50 degrees from vertical or withinthe angle limitations specified by the home manufacturer without displacing the tie end of the

Anchors designed for the connection ofmultiple ties shall be capable of resisting the combined working load and overload consistentwith the intent expressed herein

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[When it is proposed to use ground anchors and the building official has reason to believethat the soil characteristics at a given site are such as to render the use of ground anchorsadvisable, or when there is doubt regarding the ability of the ground anchors to obtain their listedcapacity. the building official may require that a representative field installation be made at theqitp in vi nnd ttd tn dmnntmt ground anchor capacity. The building official shall-qi.approve the test procedures.]”

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V. Subsection AE604.2. “Anchoring Equipment.” of Section AE604, “Anchorage

Installations,” is amended to read as follows:

“AE604.2 Anchoring equipment. Anchoring eqztzpment[, when installed as a permanentinstallation,] shall be capable of resisting all loads as specified within these provisions. Whenthe stabilizing system is designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the S[s]tate of Texas [tepractice as suchj, alternative designs may be used, providing the anchoring equipment to be usedis capable of withstanding a load equal to 1.5 times the calculated load. All anchoring equzmentshall be listed and labeled as being capable of meeting the requirements of these provisions.Anchors as specified in this code may be attached to the main frame of the industrialized home[manufactured home] by an approved 3/16-inch-thick (4.76 mm) slotted steel plate anchoringdevice. Other anchoring devices or methods meeting the requirements of these provisions maybe permitted when approved by the building official.

Anchoring systems shall be so installed as to be permanent. Anchoring equipment shall be sodesigned to prevent self-disconnection with no hook ends used.”

W. Subsection AE605.l, “General,” of Section AE605, “Ties, Materials and

Installation,” is amended to read as follows,

“AE605.1 General. Steel strapping, cable, chain or other approved materials shall be used forties. All ties shall be fastened to [ground] anchors and drawn tight with turnbuckles or otheradjustable tensioning devices or devices supplied with the [ground] anchor. Tie materials shallbe capable of resisting an allowable working load of 3.150 pounds (14 kN) with no more than 2percent elongation and shall withstand a 50-percent overload [4.750 pounds (21 kN)] Ties shallcompfr with the weathering requirements of Section AE604.3, Tics shall connect the [grua4]

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tasten to and intezsect the main struturai frame unless speciticaii stated in the manufacturer’sa atio1, inst Cunne abL tics frame m ha11 he 5 (l5.

mm) closed-eve bolts affixed to the framL member in an approved manner Cable ends shall beccarcd ith t leat LV U-bolt abL clanps ih the “fl” port’on of the clamp inial’cd on theshort (dead) end of the cable to ensure strength equal to that required by this section.

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Wood floor support systems shall be fixed to perimeter foundation walls in accordance withprovisions of this code. The minimum number of ties required per side shall be sufficient toresist the wind load stated in this code. Ties shall be as evenly spaced as practicable along thelength of the industrialized home [man ufactured home] with the distance from each end of thehome and the tie nearest that end not exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm). When continuous straps areprovided as vertical ties, such ties shall be positioned at rafters and studs. Where a vertical tieand diagonal tie are located at the same place, both ties may be connected to a single anchor,provided the anchor used is capable of carrying both loads. Multiple-section industrializedhomes [mame ed-4omegj require diagonal ties only, Diagonal ties shall be installed on theexterior main frame and slope to the exterior at an angle of 40 to 50 degrees from the vertical orwithin the angle limitations specified by the home manufacturer. Vertical ties which are notcontinuous over the top of the industrialized home [manufactured home] shall be attached to themain frame.”

X. Section AE606, “Referenced Standards,” is amended to read as follows:

“SECTION AE606REFERENCED STANDARDS

ASTM C 270—04 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry AE602[NFPA 501 03 Standard on Manufactured Housing AE201]”

Ill. Appendix G. “Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs,” of the 2012 international

Residential Code is adopted with the following amendment:

A, Section AGIOI, “General,” is amended to read as follows:

“SECTION AG1O1GENERAL

AG1O1.1 General. The provisions of this appendix aj rovisions“Swimming Poolsof the Dçjjççz Code shall control the design and construction ofswimming pools. spas and hot tubs installed in or on the lot of a one- or two-family dwellingthe extent of anY conflic w’eenChater 5 7. Dalias Ore- AndTi Fatrjy J)jj’eili,iaCde,”of the Dallas CirL’ Code, hereafter referred to as “this code’ : and other cit’ ordinances, this codehail prevail.

AG1Ol2 Pools in flood hazard areas. Pools that are located in flood ha7ard areas establishedhx Table R301 2( 1). including above-ground pools. on-ground pools and in-ground pools thatinvolve placement of fill, shall comply with Section AG 101.2.1 or AG 101 .2.2.

Exception: Pools located in riverine flood hazard areas which are outside of designatedfloodways

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AG1O1.2.1 Pools located in designated floodways. Where pools are located in designated

floodways, documentation shall be submitted to the building official which demonstrates that

the construction of the pool will not increase the design flood elevation at any point within

thejurisdiction.

Exception: Projects complying with Section 51A-5.104 of the Dallas Development Code

are deemed compliant with this section.

AG1O1.2.2 Pools located where floodways have not been designated. Where poois are

located where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated,

the applicant shall provide a floodway analysis that demonstrates that the proposed pool will

not increase the design flood elevation more than 1 foot (305 mm) at any point within the

jurisdiction.

Exception: Projects complying with Section 51 A-5. 104 of the Dallas Development Code

are deemed compliant with this section.”

112. Appendix H, “Patio Covers,” of the 2012 International Residential Code is

adopted.

113. Appendix I, “Private Sewage Disposal,” of the 2012 International Residential

Code is adopted and amended to read as follows:

“APPENDIX IPRIVATE SEW 4GE DISPOSAL

SECTION AllOlGENERAL

AI1O1.1 Scope. Private sewage disposal systems shall conform to Appendix I of the Dallas

jgjzbi,g [International Private Seii ‘age Disposal] Code.”

14 pendix J xistir Bu1 dings and Stru tures of the 0 2 literratonal

Resdentai ode is adopted with the folion ing amendments.

A. Subsection AJ1025, ‘Flood Hazard Areas,’ of Section AJIU”, ‘Compliarce ‘ is


“AJ1O2.5 Flood hazard areas. Work performed in existing buildings located in a flood hazard

area as established by Table R301 2(1) shall be subject to the provisions of Section 51A5.104of

the Di/la_J)e’dpjifztCod IR-1434J4. L

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B. Subsection AJ1O2.7, “Other Alternatives.” of Section AJ1O2, “Compliance,” is

deleted.

C. Subsection AJ1O3.1, “General,” of Section AJ1O3, “Preliminary Meeting,” is


“AJIO3.1 General. If a building permit is required at the request of the prospective permitapplicant, the building official or his designee shall meet with the prospective applicant todiscuss plans for any proposed work under these provisions prior to the application for thepermit. The purpose of this preliminary meeting is for the building official to gain anunderstanding of the prospective applicant’s intentions for the proposed work, and to determine,together with the prospective applicant, the specific applicability of these provisions.

Exception: The buildi,zg offIcial may substitute a project information sheet indicating thecategories of proposed work in lieu of a meeting.”

D. Subsection AJ2O1.l, “General,” of Section AJ2OI. “Definitions,” is amended to

read as follows:

“AJ2OI.1 General. For the purposes of this appendix, the terms used are defined as follows.

ALTERATION. The rearrangement or reconfiguration of any space by the construction ofwalls or partitions or by a change in ceiling height: the addition or elimination of any door orwindow; the [reeen-firat -e] extension or arrangement of any system: [or] the installation ofany additional equipment or fixtuçand any work which reduces the ioadbearing capacity of, or

loads on, a primary structural component.

CATEGORiES OF WORK. The nature and extent of construction work undertaken in anexisting building. The categories of work covered in this appendix, listed in increasing order ofstringency of requirements, are repair renovation alteration and reconstruction.

D &NGEROUS. Where the stresses in an member: the condition of the buiiding or any of uscomponents or eiement or attachments: or other condition that results in an oierload exceeaungI 5(> percent of the stress aiioxed for the member of material in thus code

EQL IPMENT OR F IXTURE. Any plumbing heating electrical, ventilating. airiconditioning,refrigeratina and nrc protection equinmeni. and elevators. uumb waiters, boners, pressurevessels, and other mechanical facilities or installations that are related to building services.

LOADBEARING ELEMENT, Any column, girder. beam, joist. truss, rafter, wall, floor orroof sheathing that supports any ertical load in addition to its own weight and or any lateralload

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MATERIALS AND METHODS REQUIREMENTS. Those requirements in this code thatspecify material standards; details of installation and connection; joints; penetrations; andcontinuity of any element, component or system in the building. The required quantity, fireresistance, flame spread. acoustic or thermal performance, or other performance attribute isspecifically excluded from materials and methods requirements.

RECONSTRUCTION. The reconfiguration of a space that affects an exit, a renovation and/oralteration when the work area is not permitted to be occupied because existing means-ofegress

and fire protection systems, or their equivalent, are not in place or continuously maintained;and/or there are extensive alterations as defined in Section AJ5O1.3. Reconstruction does notinclude projects comprised only of floor finish replacement, painting or wallpapenng, or thereplacement of equipment or furnishings. Asbestos hazard abatement and lead hazard abatementprojects shall not be classified as reconstruction solely because occupancy of the work area is notpermitted.

REHABILITATION. Any repair, renovation, alteration or reconstruction work undertaken inan existing building.

RENOVATION. The removal [change, strengthening or addition of load bearing elements;]and[/or the fe ishi,] replacement[. bracing, strengthening, upgrading or extensive repair ofexisting materials, elements, components. equzmcnt and/br covering of existing interior orexterior trim, finish, doors, windows, or other materials with new materials that serve the same

[f+*tufes]. Renovation shall include therçplacementof equjpçorj esthechanestrengheniirgjraciirg addition of loadbearing elements, or extensive replacement of existing materials [i& e1-es--e--reconflguration ofspaces. Interior and exterior painting are not considered refinishing for purposes- of -this

REPAIR. The patching, restoration and1or minor replacement of materials, elements,components, equipment and/or fixtures for the purposes of maintaining those materials, elements,components, equipment and/or fixtures in good or sound condition.

VORK. That scope of activities affected b_yny repair, renovation, alteration or reconstruction

wojjndictedauc]Jiçennit.

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reco i ructio w k as tiallv in ci ded by ‘r owner am ndica ed as such r the pe r Wohca c e e o r t Ic y imust be performed and portions of the building where work not initially intended by the owneris specifically required h these pro ,ions for a reno ati,n. a1tcrat,,z or recestruction”

E. Subsection AJ3OI.4. “Electrical,” of Section AJ3OI, “Repairs.” is amended to

read as follows

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“AJ3OI.4 Electrical. [Repair or replacement of] E[e]xisting electrical wiring and equipmentundergoing repair [with like material] shall be permitted to be repaired or replaced in accordancewith the Dallas Electrical Code.

[Exccptions:

1. Replacement of electrical receptacles shall comply with the requirements of Chapters34 through 13.

2. Plug ses of the Edison base type shall be used for replacements only where there isno evidence of overfusing or tampering in accordance with the applicablerequirements of Chapters 34 through 43.

3T- . rar.flfl+fl ti pciding t with grounding typand for “‘

r recentriUI III1 circuits nut uave an cqusprricnt ‘(‘i iii conucior

uniiii.11 circuitry, the grounding conductor of a grounding type receptacle outlet shallbe permitted to be grounded to any accessible point on the grounding electrodesystem, or to any accessible point on the grounding electrode conductor, as allowedand described in Chapters 34 through 43.]”

F. Subsection AJ5O1.5, “Electrical Equipment and Wiring,” of Section AJ5O1,

‘Alterations,” is amended to read as follows:

“AJ5O 1.5 Electrical equipment and wiring.

AJ5OI.5.1 Materials and methods. in[N]ewly installed electrical equipment and wiringrelating to work done in any work area shall comply with the materials and methodsrequirements of Chapter[s] 34 [through 43].

Exception: Electrical equipment and wiring in newly installed partitions and ceilingsshall comply with all the applicable requirements of Chapter[s] 34 [threugh43],

AJSOI.5.2 Electrical service Service to the dnelling unit shall he a minimum of 100ampere, threeire capacie and service equipment shall be dead front having no live partsexposed that could allow accidental contact,

F xception Existing service of 60 ampere three ire capacity ar d feeders of 30 ampereor larger two or threewire capacity snail he accepted it adequate for the electrical iodbeing served.

AJ5O1.5.3 Additional electrical requirements. When the work area includes any of thefollowing areas within a dneiiin unit. the requirements of Sections AJ015.l throughAJ5(ii,5.S.5 shall appi.

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AJ5O15.3.1 Enclosed areas. Enclosed areas other than closets, kitchens, basements,garages, hallways, laundry areas and bathrooms shall have a minimum of two duplex

receptacle outlets, or one duplex receptacle outlet and one ceiling- or wall-type lighting

outlet.

AJ5O1.5.3.2 Kitchen and laundry areas. Kitchen areas shall have a minimum of twoduplex receptacle outlets. Laundry areas shall have a minimum of one duplex receptacleoutlet located near the laundry equipment and installed on an independent circuit.

AJ5O1.5,3.3 Ground-fault circuit-interruption. Ground-fault circuit-interruption shallbe provided on newly installed receptacle outlets if required by Chapter[J 34 [through43].

AJ5O1.5.3.4 Lighting outlets. At least one lighting outlet shall be provided in everybathroom, hallway, stairway, attached garage and detached garage with electric power toilluminate outdoor entrances and exits, and in utility rooms and basements where these

spaces are used for storage or contain equipment requiring service.

AJ5O1.5.3.5 Clearance. Clearance for electrical service equipment shall be provided inaccordance with Chapter[s] 34 [through 113]”

115. Appendix K, “Sound Transmission,” of the 2012 International Residential

Code is adopted.

116. Appendix 0, “Automatic Vehicular Gates, of the 2012 International

Residential Code is adopted.

117. Appendices A, B, C, D, F, L, M, N, P, and Q of the 2012 International

Residential Code are not adopted.

118. All chapters of the 2012 International Residential Code adopted by this ordinance

ace su’)cndpters of Chapter 7 of the Dallas CiL) oUe, aiided

International RedentiaI ode, as th are disevered, consided as part uf this co&

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120. All references in the 2012 International Residential Code to the fire code, building

code, plumbing code, mechanical code, electrical code, existing building code, energy

conservation code, fuel gas code, and green construction code refer, respectively, to Chapters 16,

53, 54, 55, 56. 58, 59, 60, and 61 of the Dallas City Code.

SECTION 2. That a person violating a provision of this ordinance, upon conviction, is

punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000. No offense committed and no liability, penalty, or

forfeiture, either civil or criminal, incurred prior to the effective date of this ordinance will be

discharged or affected by this ordinance. Prosecutions and suits for such offenses, liabilities,

penalties, and forfeitures may be instituted, and causes of action pending on the effective date of

this ordinance may proceed, as if the former laws applicable at the time the offense, liability,

penalty, or forfeiture was committed or incurred had not been amended, repealed, reenacted, or

superseded, and all former laws will continue in effect for these purposes.

SECTION 3. That Chapter 57 of the Dallas City Code, as amended, will remain in full

force and effect, save and except as amended by this ordinance. Any existing structure, s stem.

development project, or registration that is not required to come into compliance with a

requirement of this ordinance will be governed by the requirement as it existed in the former law

last applicable to the structure, system, development project. or registration. and all former laws

I contnueir e fcc fo ti s rp

SEc’fiu 4. Ihat the terms and provisions of this nriinance are everahie nd are

governed by Section l4 of C hapter I of the Dallas City Code. as amended

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SECTION 5. That this ordinance will take effect on November 1. 2013, and it is

accordingly so ordained.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

WARREN M. S. ERNST, Interim City Attorney

Byssistant City’ Attorney

Passed FP 2 5 2013

For a Copy of the exhibitPlease contact

The City Secretary’s Office