1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ORDINANCE NO. City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) is amended to add a new Article 3 (Flood Hazard Areas) to read as follows: ARTICLE 3. FLOOD HAZARD AREAS § 25-12-51 APPLICABILITY. (A) This article applies to the design, construction of buildings and structures, and additions and alterations to buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas. (B) This article is administered, implemented, and enforced in conjunction with each article of Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes). (C) This article is amended in the same manner as the Building and Residential Codes. § 25-12-52 DEFINITIONS. in this chapter: (A) Except as otherwise provided, the definitions in this subsection apply to all articles (1) BASE FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100- year flood) calculated under fully developed conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual as amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data; For areas not yet amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a 0.2 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (500-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map as of January 6, 2016, as subsequently revised, or as calculated under existing conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual using data predating Atlas 14; or (c) For the Colorado River, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map dated January 6, 2016, or as subsequently revised. Date: 4/22/2021 2:44 PM Article 3 2021 Page 1 of 25 COA Law Department Responsible Att’y: Trish Link (2) BASE FLOOD ELEVATION The elevation of the base flood, including wave height, relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) or other datum specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). (3) DESIGN FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood associated with an area of a floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2021 International Fire Code Adoption 2021 International Fire Code L o c a l A m e n d m e n t A d o p t i o n The Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department. A leader in the fire service, AFD is on the cutting-edge of technology and training. A leader in the fire service, the Austin Fire Department protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies. 2 Proposed Adoption In accordance with ICC latest publication, Austin Fire Department is on track to implement the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) on September 1, 2021. 3 Coordinate and Clarify Goal: To clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code and coordinate changed or outdate references to other adopted codes and standards. To support operating procedures for Operations, both in and outside of structures Reasons for amendments: 1. 2. Clarification purposes 3. Provide higher level of safety for properties utilizing hazardous materials 4 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Historically, AFD has amended out the required operational permits required by section 106. This has been revised to section 105 in the 2021 IFC, so references were updated to correspond. Similar to other sections of the chapter as it was reformatted in published code. 5 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Flammability Rating Minimum Aggregate Quantity table for hazardous materials operational permit, as required by section 105.5.22.2 has been updated to reflect the new and changing technology for battery systems and when an operational permit will be required for these systems. 4 3 2 4 3 2 Toxicity Rating Extreme High Moderate Extreme High Moderate Instability Rating Extreme High Moderate 4 3 2 Carbon Dioxide System Compressed gases and liquefied compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Stationary and Mobile Energy Storage System (ESS) Capacitor ESS – nameplate rating Flow batteries – nameplate rating Lithium ion ESS – nameplate rating Nickel metal hydride – nameplate rating Other battery technologies – nameplate rating Other electrochemical ESS technologies – nameplate rating Stationary lead-acid batteries - flooded and valve regulated, and Nickel-Cadmium ESS. Mobile ESS utilizing lead acid battery technology are exempt. Quantity 0.5 pounds …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Article 7 (Fire Code) and replace it with a new Article 7 to read as follows: § 25-12-171 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. ARTICLE 7. FIRE CODE (A) The International Fire Code and Appendices B and F, 2015 2021Edition, published by the International Code Council (“2015 2021 Fire Code”), are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the changes described in Subsection (B) and amendments in Section 25-12-173 (Local Amendments to the 2015 2021 Fire Code). (B) The following sections are amended or deleted: § 25-12-171 (C) — AMENDED 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SECTIONS Section Number 101.1 102.7 102.7.1 102.7.2 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 104.1 104.1.1 104.7 104.910 104.1011.2 104.1213 105.3.1 105.4 Section Name Title Referenced code and standards Conflicts Provisions in referenced codes and sections General Appointment Deputies Liability For Damages General Authorized personnel Liability For Damages Alternative materials and methods Fire Chief Authority of Chief Expiration Construction documents 1 of 116 Section Number 105.6 105.5 105.6.4 105.6.5105.5.5 105.6.9105.5.9 105.6.11105.5.11 105.6.15.1105.5.16.1 105.6.15.2105.5.16.2 105.6.15.3105.5.16.3 105.6.16 105.5.17 105.6.17 105.5.18 105.6.21 105.5.22 105.6.22 105.5.23 105.6.23 105.5.24 105.6.28 105.5.29 105.6.32 105.5.34 105.6.34 105.5.36 105.6.36 105.5.39 105.5.40 105.6.37 105.5.41 105.6.38 105.5.42 105.5.43 105.5.44 105.5.45 105.5.46 105.5.47 105.5.48 105.6.45 105.5.49 105.5.50 105.5.51 105.5.52 105.6 105.7.1 105.6.1 105.7.2 105.6.2 105.4.1 106.1 105.4.1.1 106.2 105.4.2 106.2.1 105.4.4 106.2.4 113 107 Section Name Required operational permits Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing systems Carnivals and fairs Compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Blasting Explosives or blasting agents Fireworks Fire protection systems Flammable & combustible liquids Hazardous materials HPM facilities High-piled combustible storage LP-Gas Open burning Open flames and candles Places of assembly Plant Extraction Systems Private fire hydrants Pyrotechnic special effect materials Pyroxylin plastics Refrigeration equipment Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities Rooftop Heliports Spraying or Dipping Storage of Scrap tires and tire byproducts Temporary membrane structures & tents Tire-rebuilding plants Waste Handling Wood products Required construction permits No Separate Construction Permits Required Temporary membrane structures & tents Submittals Examination of documents Information on construction documents Approved documents …
May 7, 2021 Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting APPROVED Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Special Called Meeting on May 7, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Chairman, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Aubrey Brasfield, Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Alan Schumann, Marco Fiorilo and Ron Buys Board Members Not in Attendance: Bobby Johns, Pieter Sybesma and Ben Abzug Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Beth Culver (DSD), Todd Wilcox(DSD), Eric Zimmerman(DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Kalissa Tozzi(DSD), Ben Flick (AFD), Jeff Kennedy(AFD), Tom Vocke(AFD), Yvonne Espinosa(AFD), Jameson Courtney (WPD) and Kevin Shunk(AWD) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The March 24, 2021 minutes were approved as written with a modification by board member Arndt to add discussion from the Code Department to come back and address the repeat offender program. Board member Brasfield accepted the minutes as modified and was second by board member Schumann. Motion passed 6-0 on the modification and is now reflective on the March 24 approved minutes. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION -2021 IFC- Austin Fire Department Ben Flick presented the board and staff the 2021 IFC Code Amendments. After several discussions from the Board and Fire department, Chairman Schumann asked the board if there were any additional questions and if the board was ready to entertain a motion. After no response, board member Buys made a motion to recommend the IFC to Council with added verbiage. The verbiage was to add Fire systems back to the exception of 510.1 and add 907.2.13.2 for requirement of two way hard wire communication. Along with 1207.6.6.1 that would allow for an alternative method compliance of ventilation systems. Chairman Schumann second the motion, motion pass 6-0 3 DISCUSSION- Article 3- Building Official Beth Culver gave a brief update to the board on Article 3. Mainly this was to relocate the language from the IBC Appendix G, IBC 1612, IRC R322 and the Definitions from the IBC and IRC to Chapter 25-12 to Article 3. The reasons was to remove the redundancy from four sections of two different codes, consolidation and referencing for customers and easier maintenance for staff. There were no discussion, 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION- Election of Officers - Board member Brasfield made the motion to re-elect Shumann as Chair. Board member Fiorilo seconded the motion. Motion pass 6-0. Board member Juraska made the …
Building and Fire Board of Appeals April 28, 2021 Building and Fire Board to be held April 28, 2021 at 1:30 PM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 27 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos 28 de Abril de 2021 Building and Fire Board se llevará a cabo el 28 de Abril de 2021 a las 1:30 p.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (27 de abril al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya llamado …
Article 3: Flood Hazard Areas What Are We Changing? Language From: Relocated To: IBC Appendix G Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IBC 1612 Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IRC R322 Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IBC/IRC Floodplain Definitions Chapter 25-12 Article 3 Why Are We Changing It? • Remove redundancy – Information currently stated in four different sections of two different ordinances • Consolidate information – Moving to one section of one ordinance • Ease of reference for customers • Easier maintenance for staff Questions/Comments Please submit questions or comments using the Comments section of this page. If you have any additional questions, please email us at DSDEngagementUnit@austintexas.gov.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ORDINANCE NO. City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) is amended to add a new Article 3 (Flood Hazard Areas) to read as follows: ARTICLE 3. FLOOD HAZARD AREAS § 25-12-51 APPLICABILITY. (A) This article applies to the design, construction of buildings and structures, and additions and alterations to buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas. (B) This article is administered, implemented, and enforced in conjunction with each article of Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes). (C) This article is amended in the same manner as the Building and Residential Codes. § 25-12-52 DEFINITIONS. in this chapter: (A) Except as otherwise provided, the definitions in this subsection apply to all articles (1) BASE FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100- year flood) calculated under fully developed conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual as amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data; For areas not yet amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a 0.2 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (500-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map as of January 6, 2016, as subsequently revised, or as calculated under existing conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual using data predating Atlas 14; or (c) For the Colorado River, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map dated January 6, 2016, or as subsequently revised. Date: 4/22/2021 2:44 PM Article 3 2021 Page 1 of 25 COA Law Department Responsible Att’y: Trish Link (2) BASE FLOOD ELEVATION The elevation of the base flood, including wave height, relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) or other datum specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). (3) DESIGN FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood associated with an area of a floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of …
SECTION 1612 FLOOD LOADS Combined Flood Plain Regulations 1612.1 General. Within flood hazard areas as established in Section 1612.3 (Establishment of flood hazard areas), all new construction and alterations of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvement and restoration of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads. When new construction constitutes a substantial improvement or restoration of substantial damage, all aspects of the existing structure shall be brought into compliance with the requirements for new construction for flood design. All elevation requirements noted in this ordinance shall be documented using the Elevation Certificate, FEMA 81-31, and shall be certified by a registered professional engineer, surveyor, or architect, and shall be submitted to the Floodplain Administrator. Commented [LP1]: 25-12-53(A) 1612.2 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2: Commented [LP2]: 25-12-52 BASE FLOOD BASE FLOOD ELEVATION BASEMENT DESIGN FLOOD DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION DRY FLOODPROOFING EXISTING STRUCTURE FLOOD or FLOODING FLOOD DAMAGE-RESISTANT MATERIALS FLOOD HAZARD AREA FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY FLOODWAY LOWEST FLOOR REGULATORY FLOOD DATUM SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA START OF CONSTRUCTION SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT 1612.3 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas. Flood hazard areas are: Commented [LP3]: 25-12-53(B) 1. the areas of special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the current scientific and engineering report entitled, "The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Williamson County, Texas and Incorporated Areas" dated December 20, 2019, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated December 20, 2019, the current scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for Travis County, Texas and Incorporated Areas" dated January 6, 2016, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps dated January 6, 2016, and any revisions are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this section; and 2. the 100-year and 25-year floodplains as defined in the Austin City Code and Drainage Criteria Manual are adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section. 1612.4 Design and Construction. The design and construction of buildings and structures, and additions and alterations to buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas, shall be in accordance with ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction. Commented [LP4]: 25-12-53(C) 1612.4.1 Freeboard. A minimum freeboard of two feet shall be added where the design flood elevation or other elevation requirements are …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2021 International Fire Code Adoption 2021 International Fire Code L o c a l A m e n d m e n t A d o p t i o n The Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department. A leader in the fire service, AFD is on the cutting-edge of technology and training. A leader in the fire service, the Austin Fire Department protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies. 2 Proposed Adoption In accordance with ICC latest publication, Austin Fire Department is on track to implement the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) on September 1, 2021. 3 Coordinate and Clarify Goal: To clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code and coordinate changed or outdate references to other adopted codes and standards. To support operating procedures for Operations, both in and outside of structures Reasons for amendments: 1. 2. Clarification purposes 3. Provide higher level of safety for properties utilizing hazardous materials 4 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Historically, AFD has amended out the required operational permits required by section 106. This has been revised to section 105 in the 2021 IFC, so references were updated to correspond. Similar to other sections of the chapter as it was reformatted in published code. 5 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Flammability Rating Minimum Aggregate Quantity table for hazardous materials operational permit, as required by section 105.5.22.2 has been updated to reflect the new and changing technology for battery systems and when an operational permit will be required for these systems. 4 3 2 4 3 2 Toxicity Rating Extreme High Moderate Extreme High Moderate Instability Rating Extreme High Moderate 4 3 2 Carbon Dioxide System Compressed gases and liquefied compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Stationary and Mobile Energy Storage System (ESS) Capacitor ESS – nameplate rating Flow batteries – nameplate rating Lithium ion ESS – nameplate rating Nickel metal hydride – nameplate rating Other battery technologies – nameplate rating Other electrochemical ESS technologies – nameplate rating Stationary lead-acid batteries - flooded and valve regulated, and Nickel-Cadmium ESS. Mobile ESS utilizing lead acid battery technology are exempt. Quantity 0.5 pounds …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Article 7 (Fire Code) and replace it with a new Article 7 to read as follows: § 25-12-171 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. ARTICLE 7. FIRE CODE (A) The International Fire Code and Appendices B and F, 2015 2021Edition, published by the International Code Council (“2015 2021 Fire Code”), are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the changes described in Subsection (B) and amendments in Section 25-12-173 (Local Amendments to the 2015 2021 Fire Code). (B) The following sections are amended or deleted: § 25-12-171 (C) — AMENDED 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SECTIONS Section Number 101.1 102.7 102.7.1 102.7.2 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 104.1 104.1.1 104.7 104.910 104.1011.2 104.1213 105.3.1 105.4 Section Name Title Referenced code and standards Conflicts Provisions in referenced codes and sections General Appointment Deputies Liability For Damages General Authorized personnel Liability For Damages Alternative materials and methods Fire Chief Authority of Chief Expiration Construction documents 1 of 115 Section Number 105.6 105.5 105.6.4 105.6.5105.5.5 105.6.9105.5.9 105.6.11105.5.11 105.6.15.1105.5.16.1 105.6.15.2105.5.16.2 105.6.15.3105.5.16.3 105.6.16 105.5.17 105.6.17 105.5.18 105.6.21 105.5.22 105.6.22 105.5.23 105.6.23 105.5.24 105.6.28 105.5.29 105.6.32 105.5.34 105.6.34 105.5.36 105.6.36 105.5.39 105.5.40 105.6.37 105.5.41 105.6.38 105.5.42 105.5.43 105.5.44 105.5.45 105.5.46 105.5.47 105.5.48 105.6.45 105.5.49 105.5.50 105.5.51 105.5.52 105.6 105.7.1 105.6.1 105.7.2 105.6.2 105.4.1 106.1 105.4.1.1 106.2 105.4.2 106.2.1 105.4.4 106.2.4 113 107 Section Name Required operational permits Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing systems Carnivals and fairs Compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Blasting Explosives or blasting agents Fireworks Fire protection systems Flammable & combustible liquids Hazardous materials HPM facilities High-piled combustible storage LP-Gas Open burning Open flames and candles Places of assembly Plant Extraction Systems Private fire hydrants Pyrotechnic special effect materials Pyroxylin plastics Refrigeration equipment Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities Rooftop Heliports Spraying or Dipping Storage of Scrap tires and tire byproducts Temporary membrane structures & tents Tire-rebuilding plants Waste Handling Wood products Required construction permits No Separate Construction Permits Required Temporary membrane structures & tents Submittals Examination of documents Information on construction documents Approved documents …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2021 International Fire Code Adoption 2021 International Fire Code L o c a l A m e n d m e n t A d o p t i o n The Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department. A leader in the fire service, AFD is on the cutting-edge of technology and training. A leader in the fire service, the Austin Fire Department protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies. 2 Proposed Adoption In accordance with ICC latest publication, Austin Fire Department is on track to implement the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) on September 1, 2021. 3 Coordinate and Clarify Goal: To clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code and coordinate changed or outdate references to other adopted codes and standards. To support operating procedures for Operations, both in and outside of structures Reasons for amendments: 1. 2. Clarification purposes 3. Provide higher level of safety for properties utilizing hazardous materials 4 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Historically, AFD has amended out the required operational permits required by section 106. This has been revised to section 105 in the 2021 IFC, so references were updated to correspond. Similar to other sections of the chapter as it was reformatted in published code. 5 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Flammability Rating Minimum Aggregate Quantity table for hazardous materials operational permit, as required by section 105.5.22.2 has been updated to reflect the new and changing technology for battery systems and when an operational permit will be required for these systems. 4 3 2 4 3 2 Toxicity Rating Extreme High Moderate Extreme High Moderate Instability Rating Extreme High Moderate 4 3 2 Carbon Dioxide System Compressed gases and liquefied compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Stationary and Mobile Energy Storage System (ESS) Capacitor ESS – nameplate rating Flow batteries – nameplate rating Lithium ion ESS – nameplate rating Nickel metal hydride – nameplate rating Other battery technologies – nameplate rating Other electrochemical ESS technologies – nameplate rating Stationary lead-acid batteries - flooded and valve regulated, and Nickel-Cadmium ESS. Mobile ESS utilizing lead acid battery technology are exempt. Quantity 0.5 pounds …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Article 7 (Fire Code) and replace it with a new Article 7 to read as follows: § 25-12-171 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. ARTICLE 7. FIRE CODE (A) The International Fire Code and Appendices B and F, 2015 2021Edition, published by the International Code Council (“2015 2021 Fire Code”), are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the changes described in Subsection (B) and amendments in Section 25-12-173 (Local Amendments to the 2015 2021 Fire Code). (B) The following sections are amended or deleted: § 25-12-171 (C) — AMENDED 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SECTIONS Section Number 101.1 102.7 102.7.1 102.7.2 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 104.1 104.1.1 104.7 104.910 104.1011.2 104.1213 105.3.1 105.4 Section Name Title Referenced code and standards Conflicts Provisions in referenced codes and sections General Appointment Deputies Liability For Damages General Authorized personnel Liability For Damages Alternative materials and methods Fire Chief Authority of Chief Expiration Construction documents 1 of 116 Section Number 105.6 105.5 105.6.4 105.6.5105.5.5 105.6.9105.5.9 105.6.11105.5.11 105.6.15.1105.5.16.1 105.6.15.2105.5.16.2 105.6.15.3105.5.16.3 105.6.16 105.5.17 105.6.17 105.5.18 105.6.21 105.5.22 105.6.22 105.5.23 105.6.23 105.5.24 105.6.28 105.5.29 105.6.32 105.5.34 105.6.34 105.5.36 105.6.36 105.5.39 105.5.40 105.6.37 105.5.41 105.6.38 105.5.42 105.5.43 105.5.44 105.5.45 105.5.46 105.5.47 105.5.48 105.6.45 105.5.49 105.5.50 105.5.51 105.5.52 105.6 105.7.1 105.6.1 105.7.2 105.6.2 105.4.1 106.1 105.4.1.1 106.2 105.4.2 106.2.1 105.4.4 106.2.4 113 107 Section Name Required operational permits Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing systems Carnivals and fairs Compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Blasting Explosives or blasting agents Fireworks Fire protection systems Flammable & combustible liquids Hazardous materials HPM facilities High-piled combustible storage LP-Gas Open burning Open flames and candles Places of assembly Plant Extraction Systems Private fire hydrants Pyrotechnic special effect materials Pyroxylin plastics Refrigeration equipment Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities Rooftop Heliports Spraying or Dipping Storage of Scrap tires and tire byproducts Temporary membrane structures & tents Tire-rebuilding plants Waste Handling Wood products Required construction permits No Separate Construction Permits Required Temporary membrane structures & tents Submittals Examination of documents Information on construction documents Approved documents …
Building and Fire Board of Appeals March 24, 2021 Building and Fire Board to be held March 24 at 1:30 PM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 23 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos 24 de Marzo de 2021 Building and Fire Board se llevará a cabo el 24 de marzo de 2021 a las 1:30 p.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (23 de marzo al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya llamado o …
2021 International Building Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 International Building Code. Reduce Local Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to published code. Amendments were reduced by more than 50% compared to the 2015 adoption process. The following slides detail some of the major changes proposed in the ordinance. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Additional options for the public with exempts from permitting 4. Clarification purposes 5. ISO rating Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 101.4.8 Building Criteria Manual. Additional information on procedures and rules for administration of this code is available in the Building Criteria Manual. Note: Created pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 103.1 Authority. The building official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the Building Code. The building official may appoint one or more deputy building officials. 103.1 Building Official. The building official administers, enforces, and interprets this code. The building official may designate one or more deputy building officials. is the City official Note: Modified to create consistency with the other codes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.1.1.1 Authorized Scope of Work. See Building Criteria Manual, section 1.1.2 Building Inspection Processes for authorized work under the annual permit. Note: Created pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit • One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, shade cloth structures constructed for outdoor covered areas that are not A2 or E occupancies, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m²); provided they are not located within a flood hazard area. • Repair and replacement to gypsum board and backer board that is are not part of a fire-resistance-rated wall, a shear assembly, or wet areas; provided it is limited to a maximum of 32 96 square feet. • Repair to exterior siding that is not part of a fire-rated assembly wall or shear assembly; provided that it is limited to a maximum of 96 square feet. • Other work as determined by the building official. Note: Added additional exemptions from permitting. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.5 Time Limits. City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 13 (Administration of …
2021 International Residential Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 International Residential Code. Reduce Local Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to published code. Amendments were reduced by more than 50% compared to the 2015 adoption process. The following slides detail some of the major changes proposed in the ordinance. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Additional options for the public with exempts from permitting 4. Clarification purposes 5. ISO rating Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Residential Code R101.2 Scope. The provisions of this 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 and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height. Exception: The following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with this code where provided with an automatic sprinkler system complying with Section P2904. 1. Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 508.5 of the International Building Code. 2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms. 3. A care facility with six or fewer persons receiving custodial care within a dwelling unit. 4. A care facility with six or fewer persons receiving medical care within a dwelling unit. 5. A care facility for six or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single- family dwelling. Note: Modified by using the language from published code, although matching the provisions of the IBC with exceptions 3-5. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Residential Code R104.4 Inspections. The building official is authorized to make inspections and may accept written inspection reports prepared and certified by approved agencies, registered design professionals, or individuals. The building official is authorized to engage such expert opinions as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise. When special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents be prepared by a registered design professional including but not limited to: building envelope survey, impervious coverage survey when within 5% of the maximum allowable or when maximum is exceeded, building height survey, finish floor elevations, foundation report, and flood elevation certificate. If the building official requires a survey, the survey must be …
2021 International Building Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 International Building Code. Reduce Local Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to published code. Amendments were reduced by more than 50% compared to the 2015 adoption process. The following slides detail some of the major changes proposed in the ordinance. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Additional options for the public with exempts from permitting 4. Clarification purposes 5. ISO rating Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 101.4.8 Building Criteria Manual. Additional information on procedures and rules for administration of this code is available in the Building Criteria Manual. Note: Created pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 103.1 Authority. The building official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the Building Code. The building official may appoint one or more deputy building officials. 103.1 Building Official. The building official administers, enforces, and interprets this code. The building official may designate one or more deputy building officials. is the City official Note: Modified to create consistency with the other codes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.1.1.1 Authorized Scope of Work. See Building Criteria Manual, section 1.1.2 Building Inspection Processes for authorized work under the annual permit. Note: Created pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit • One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, shade cloth structures constructed for outdoor covered areas that are not A2 or E occupancies, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m²); provided they are not located within a flood hazard area. • Repair and replacement to gypsum board and backer board that is are not part of a fire-resistance-rated wall, a shear assembly, or wet areas; provided it is limited to a maximum of 32 96 square feet. • Repair to exterior siding that is not part of a fire-rated assembly wall or shear assembly; provided that it is limited to a maximum of 96 square feet. • Other work as determined by the building official. Note: Added additional exemptions from permitting. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.5 Time Limits. City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 13 (Administration of …
STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 202115 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 10 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 202115 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND CREATING OFFENSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Division 1 (International Building Code and Local Amendments) of Article 1 (Building Code) and replace it with a new Division 1 (International Building Code and Local Amendments) to read as follows: ARTICLE 1. BUILDING CODE. Division 1. International Building Code and Local Amendments § 25-12-1 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. A. The International Building Code, 202115 Edition ("202115 Building Code"), published by the International Code Council is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsection (B) and amendments in Section 25-12- 3 (Local Amendments to the 202115 Building Code). B. The following sections of the 202115 Building Code are deleted: 101.4.1112 308.5.1 1108.6.1.2 103 & subsections 101.4.2 308.5.3 1108.6.2.2.2 1507.8 & subsections 101.4.3 308.5.4 1108.6.2.3.2 1507.9 & subsections 103.1 310.2 1108.6.3 1612 & subsections 104.2.1 310.4.1 1108.6.4.2 Table 2901.1 Footnote (e) 105.1.1 406.4.3 1301.1 Table 1004.1.2 105.2 414.1.3 1607.8.2 107.2.6 503.1.4 & Subsections 2901.1 112.3 305.2 Chapter 9 901.1 2902.2 2902.6 Page 1 of 64 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW 305.2.2 1008.2.1 305.2.3 1009.3 308.2.3 1010.1.2 308.2.4 1010.2.7 308.3 1010.3.3 308.3.1.1 1101.2 308.3.2 308.5 3201.1 3202.1 Section 101.4.1 Section 101.4.2 Section 101.4.3 Section 103 and subsections Section 104.2.1 Section 104.10.1 Section 105.1.1 Section 105.2 Section 105.3.2 Section 105.5 Section 107.2.5 Section 110.3.1 Section 110.3.5 Section 110.3.7 Section 113 Section 305.2 Section 305.2.2 Section 305.2.3 Section 308.3.3 Section 308.3.4 Section 308.4 Section 308.4.1.1 Section 308.4.2 Section 308.6 Section 308.6.1 Section 308.6.3 Section 308.6.4 Section 310.3 Section 310.5.1 Section 403.2.1 Section 403.2.1.1 Section 403.2.1.2 Section 403.3 Section 403.5.3.1 Section 406.4.4 Section 406.5.7 Section 414.1.3 Section 503.1.1 Section 507.3 Section 507.4 Section 510.4 Section 602.4.2 Section 705.5 Section 714.4.1.2 Section 901.5 Section 903.2.1.6 Section 903.2.8.3 Section 903.3.1.1.1 Section 903.3.1.2.1 Section 903.3.5 Section 903.3.6 Section 904.9 Section 904.12 Section 904.13 Section 905.1 Section 905.3.4.1 Page 2 of 64 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW Section 905.4 Section 905.5.3 Section 907.2 Section 907.2.8.2 Section 907.2.9.1 Section 907.5.2.1.1 Section 907.6.6 Section 909.5 Section 909.6.3 Section …
STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 25-12 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: § 25-12-241 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. (A) The International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 International Residential Code") and Appendices AC, AE, AH, AJ, AR, AS, AU and AW are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and amendments in Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). (B) The following provisions of the 2021 International Residential Code are deleted. Section R101.2 Section R322.1 Section R322.2.2 Section R104.10.1 Section R322.1.4 Section R322.2.3 Section R105.2 Section R322.1.4.1 Section R322.2.5 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R322.1.4.2 Section R322.2.6 Section R106.1.4 Section R322.1.5 Part IV Table R301.2(1) Section R322.2 AE107 & subsections Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R101.2 Table R301.2(1) Section R322.2 AE304 Section R104.4 Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R104.10.1 Section R302.1 Section R322.2.2 Section R105.2 Section R320 Section R322.2.3 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R322.1 Section R326 Section R105.3.2 Section R322.1.4 Part IV Section R105.5 Section R322.1.4.1 Part VIII Section R106.1.4 Section R322.1.4.2 AJ102.4.3 Section R109.1.1 Section R322.1.5 AE303 (C) Except for P2904, Part VII (Plumbing) of the International Residential Code is deleted. STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW (D) The definition of "Height, Building" in Section R202 (Definitions) of the International Residential Code (E) The city clerk shall retain a copy of the 2021 International Residential Code with the official ordinances is deleted. of the City of Austin. § 25-12-242 - CITATIONS TO THE RESIDENTIAL CODE. In the City Code, "Residential Code" means the 2021 International Residential Code adopted by Section 25-12-241 (International Residential Code), as amended by Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). § 25-12-243 - LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. The following provisions are local amendments to the 2021 International Residential Code. Each provision of this section is a substitute for any identically numbered provision of the International Residential Code deleted by Section 25-12-241(B), (C), and (D) (International Residential Code), or is an addition to the International Residential Code. R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Residential Code apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, …
STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 25-12 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: § 25-12-241 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. (A) The International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 International Residential Code") and Appendices AC, AE, AH, AJ, AR, AS, AU and AW are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and amendments in Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). (B) The following provisions of the 2021 International Residential Code are deleted. Section R101.2 Section R322.1 Section R322.2.2 Section R104.10.1 Section R322.1.4 Section R322.2.3 Section R105.2 Section R322.1.4.1 Section R322.2.5 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R322.1.4.2 Section R322.2.6 Section R106.1.4 Section R322.1.5 Part IV Table R301.2(1) Section R322.2 AE107 & subsections Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R101.2 Table R301.2(1) Section R322.2 AE304 Section R104.4 Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R104.10.1 Section R302.1 Section R322.2.2 Section R105.2 Section R320 Section R322.2.3 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R322.1 Section R326 Section R105.3.2 Section R322.1.4 Part IV Section R105.5 Section R322.1.4.1 Part VIII Section R106.1.4 Section R322.1.4.2 AJ102.4.3 Section R109.1.1 Section R322.1.5 AE303 (C) Except for P2904, Part VII (Plumbing) of the International Residential Code is deleted. STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW (D) The definition of "Height, Building" in Section R202 (Definitions) of the International Residential Code (E) The city clerk shall retain a copy of the 2021 International Residential Code with the official ordinances is deleted. of the City of Austin. § 25-12-242 - CITATIONS TO THE RESIDENTIAL CODE. In the City Code, "Residential Code" means the 2021 International Residential Code adopted by Section 25-12-241 (International Residential Code), as amended by Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). § 25-12-243 - LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. The following provisions are local amendments to the 2021 International Residential Code. Each provision of this section is a substitute for any identically numbered provision of the International Residential Code deleted by Section 25-12-241(B), (C), and (D) (International Residential Code), or is an addition to the International Residential Code. R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Residential Code apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, …
