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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 04 -3431
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TABLE OF CONTENTS AND
CHAPTER 20, PLUMBING, OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (2003
EDITION) AND THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE (2003 EDITION)
CUMULATIVENESS CLAUSE; CONFLICTS CLAUSE; SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 20, Sets forth the minimum standards for plumbing
installations, and
WHEREAS, from time to time it is advisable to review the ordinances that
regulate installation of piping and plumbing components in all buildings within the City of
Plainview; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable to adopt additional codes to address regulation and
installation of mechanical components, and
WHEREAS, the Building Trades Fire Code Board of Appeals has reviewed staff
recommendations on adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition and the
Uniform Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition; and
WHEREAS, the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition and the Uniform
Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, with proposed amendments as herein after made has
been duly presented to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview finds that it would not be
detrimental or injurious to the public health, safety or general welfare of the citizens of
the City of Plainview:
NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Plainview Hereby Ordains That:
SECTION I
The City of Plainview, Code of Ordinances, Table of Contents is changed as follows:
Is amended to read: Plumbing /Mechanical
SECTION II
Chapter 20, is amended as follows:
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Art. I. In General, 20 -1 to 20 -10
Art. II. Title Cited, 20 -11 to 20 -20
Art. III. Intent and Purpose, 20 -21 to 20 -30
Art. IV. Piping Affected by this Ordinance, 20 -31 to 20-40
Art. V. Definitions, 20 -41 to 20 -50
Art. VI. Licensing Requirements, 20 -51 to 20 -60
Art. VII. Exempted Activity, 20 -61 to 20 -70
Art. VIII. Administration, 20 -71 to 20 -80
Art. IX. Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board, 20 -81 to 20 -90
Art. X. Permits, Fees and Inspections, 20 -91 to 20 -120
Art. XI. Bonding Provision, 20 -121 to 20 -130
Art. XII. General Regulations, 20 -131 to 20 -140
Art. XIII. Materials Quality and Weight, 20 -141 to 20-150
Art. XIV. Joints and Conncctionc, Mechanical, In General, §20 -151 to 20 170 20 -160
Art. XV. Title Cited, 20 171 to 20 190 20 -161 to 20 -170
Art. XVI. Interceptors and Backwater Valves, Intent and Purpose, §§20-4-9-14e• 20 200
20 -171 to 20 -180
Art. XVII. Plumbing Fixtures, Mechanical Systems Affected by this Ordinance, 20 201 to 20 210
20 -181 to 20 -190
Art. XVIII. Hangcrs -and Supports, Licensing Requirement, 20 211 to 20 220 20 191 to 20 -200
Art. XIX. —e-- Bonding Provision, 20 221 to 20 230 20
201 to 20 -210
Art. XX.
Art. XXI.
Art.XXV.
Art. XXVI.
Art.XXVI I.
SECTION III
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Chapter 20
PLUMBING
PLUMBING /MECHANICAL
Water Supply and Distribution, General Regulations, 20 231 to 20 210
20 -211 to 20 -220
Drainage Systcm, 20 2/11 to 20 250
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-"e -'e Dr c Systems, 20 281 to 20 290
Individual Sewage Disposal Systcm, 20 291 to 20 300
Individual Watcr Supplies, 20 301 to 20 310
Pcnaltics and Prohibitions, 20 311 to 20 315
The following individual sections in Chapter 20 are amended /deleted as follows:
Sec. 20-41. Definitions
Licensed Irrigator: A person licensed by the Texas Board of Irrigators under the Licensed
Irrigators Act, Article 8751, Section 7, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes who sells, designs, consults, installs,
maintains, alters, repairs or services an irrigation system including the connection of such system in and
to a private or public, raw or potable water system or any water supply. (Ord. No. 99 -3216, 5- 25 -99)
Definitions as they pertain to plumbing can be found in Occupations Code Title 8. Regulation of
Environmental and Industrial Trades, Chapter 1301. Plumbers, "The Plumbing License Lain' September
1, 2003.
Plumber Apprentice: A "Plumber's Apprentice within the m aning of this code is any person
other than a master plumber or journeyman plumber, who, as his principal occupation, is engaged in
Plumber Journcyman: A "Journcyman Plumber" within the moaning of this Code is any person
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renovating of plumbing, and who is licensed by thc Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners as
provided by the Plumbing License Law of 1917.
plumbing work, and who is liconsed by thc Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners as provided by thc
Plumbing License Law of 194
Plumbing: "Plumbing" as urcd in this Code m ens and shall include: (1) All piping, fixtures,
appurtenances and appliances outside a building connecting thc building with the source of water or gas
appurtenances, appliances, drain or waste pipes carrying waste or cewagc from or within a building to the
,'.,posal of waste water or sewage.
Plumbing Fixtures: Plumbing fixturoc aro installed receptacles, devices, or appliances which are
in to thc drainage system with which they may, be directly or indirectly connected.
Plumbing Inspector: The "Plumbing Inspector" within tho meaning of this Code is any person
employed by the City for tho purpose of inspecting plumbing work and installations in connection with
Plumbing Examiners in accordance with the Plumbing Licence Law of 19/7.
Room or Space Heater: A self contained' gas burning appliance installed in and for heating
rooms. This definition shall not include unit heaters, central heating appliances, garage heathors,hef
vented recessed h etcrs.
Sec. 20 -42 to 20 -50. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI.
LICENSING REQUIREMENT
ARTICLE XII.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
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incorporates no cone alod venting ',arrangement in its construction and discharges all products of
combustion through the open front into thc room being heated. (Ord. No. 85- 2587, 2- 25 -85) (Amended
Ord. No. 96 -3072, 5- 28 -96)
Sec. 20 -51. Plumbing license required.
All persons who engage in or work at the actual installation, alteration, repair and renovating of
plumbing shall posses either a master or journeyman plumber's liccn c or an apprentice registration card
the appropriate license in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing Law License. (Ord. No. 85-
2587, 2- 25 -85) (Amended Ord. No. 96 -3072, 5- 28 -96)
Sec. 20 -130. Standard: 1997 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code Incorporated by Reference.
All installation hereafter installed within the corporate limits of the City of Plainview shall be done
in a first class workmanlike manner in accordance with the 1997 2003 edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code as adopted at the sixty seventh annual conference of by the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials, and said Uniform Plumbing Code is made a part of this Ordinance, with the
additions and deviations therefrom contained in this code. (Ord. No. 96 -3072, 5- 28 -96; Ord. No. 99- 3216,
5- 25 -99)
Sec. 20 -131. Conformance with code.
(a) All plumbing systems hereafter installed shall conform with the provisions of the 1997 2003
Uniform Plumbing Code, as amended:
(Ord. No. 85 -2587, 2- 25 -85) (Amended Ord. No. 96 -3072, 5- 28 -96; Ord. No. 99 -3216, 5- 25 -99)
Amendments to the 1997 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code:
Section 102.3.2 is amended to read as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a
Class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable of a fine not to exceed $2000.00
per offense. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or
continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
Section 103.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
The fee for each permit shall be set forth in Section 20 -99 of the Plainview Code of Ordinances.
Section 103.1.2 is hereby dcletod
Section 103.1.3 is hereby deleted
Section 103.4.5.3 is hereby deleted
Section 103.5.1.1 is amended to add the following requirements:
The following inspections shall be required for all plumbing installations in any building or structure:
(a) Rough -in and sewer: All water, waste, vent, gas, and drainage piping installed below grade.
(b) Stackout: A visual inspection of all water, waste, vent, gas piping installed above the floor.
(c) Final: To be made after all plumbing work is completed and the building or structure is ready
for occupancy; and
(d) Water Service Inspections: In accordance with State Laws requiring a water purveyor to
perform certain inspections of its customers facilities, the property owner shall allow his property to be
inspected for possible cross connections and other illegal plumbing practices. These inspections shall be
conducted prior to initiating service and after any changes to the plumbing system which require a permit
and inspection.
The property owner and tenant shall be notified in writing of any cross connection or other illegal
plumbing practice which has been identified during the inspection.
The property owner shall immediately have any illegal plumbing installation on his /her premises
corrected.
The property owner shall cause all backflow prevention devices required by the code to be installed,
tested and maintained in accordance with this code.
Copies of all testing and maintenance records shall be provided to the City of Plainview Building
Inspections Department.
(e) Re- inspection: When additional inspections are necessary due to plumbing installations both
being completed or meeting code requirements when requested for inspection.
Section 103.5.6 Reinspections. Amend 4 paragraph, last sentence to delete Table 1 -1 and add
Section 20 -99 of the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances
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Section 319.0 Test Gauges. Add a new section as follows:
Section 319.5 Test gauges used for testing gas piping systems shall comply with 319.1 and be of
a diaphram type, not spring type gauges.
Section 102.1 is hereby amended to rcod as follows:
minute -(GPM) or gallons per flush (GPF) in excess of the following:
(1) Flush tank water closotc 1.6 GPF
{2} Flush value water cloccts 2.0 GPF
(3) Urinals 1.0 GPF
(1) Lavatories 2.2 GPM at 60
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Section 609.1, the last sentence thereof, is amended to read as follows:
The minimum cover shall be eighteen (18) inches below finished grade.
Section 609.10 is amcndod by adding the following cxcoption:
Exception: Onc and two family residences
Section 807.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 910.1 is amended to read as follows:
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Shower H ads
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Exception;. Emcrgcncy Safety Showcrs
Sink Faucet
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2.75 GPM at 80
2.2 GPM at 60
{For minimum plumbing fixtures cos Appendix Chaptor 29 of 199
Section 603.3.2 3 Add the following exception:
Exception: All irrigation system backflow preventors without a chemical injection system shall be
tested upon installation and re- tested every three (3) years.
Section 603.4.6.1 through Section 603.1.6.1 are is amended by adding the following to the end of
the section:
Double check valve assembly back flow preventor
Section 604.1 is amended to add the following section:
Section 604.1.1 PVC and CPVC water pipe and tubing shall not be installed under any concrete
floor slab on grade construction.
Section 608.5 is amended to allow T P valve drain to condensate drain trap, or other drain
traps.
Section 610 is amended to allow 3/4 inch supply water to single family residential, as standard
service line.
Section 707.4 Exception (1) is amended to read as follows:
A clean out may be omitted on a horizontal drain line Tess than five (5) feet in length unless said
line serves a sink, urinal, or washing machine.
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Combination waste and vent systems shall be permitted only where structural conditions preclude
the installation of conventional systems as otherwise prescribed by this Chapter. All combination
waste and vent systems must be approved by the Building Official or the Plumbing Inspector prior
to installation. In no event shall a combination waste and vent system be used in a commercial
kitchen installation. A commercial kitchen installation must comply with Section 1014.5
Section 1101.1 is amended by adding the following:
Direct connection to the city storm sewer system shall not be made.
Section 1101.5 the first sentence thereof is amended as follows:
Where sub surface groundwater is present, subsoil drains may be required around the perimeter
of buildings having basements, cellars, or crawl spaces, or floors below grade.
Section 1204.5 is amended to add:
(a) Unvented gas burning room heaters equipped with an Integral Oxygen Depletion
Sensing System (ODS) may be installed in Group R 3 residential occupancies if the unit
is certified by an approved scientific testing laboratory and it is installed in accordance
with ANSI Z21.112 the N Fuel Gas Codc ac copyrighted in 1002 b the A
Gac Ascociation, 1515 Wilcon Boulevard, Arlington VA -2220g.
(b) Existing gas- burning unvented room heater(s) installed in R-3 residential
occupancies which do not comply with code requirements shall be removed or replaced
with vented or other approved heaters when alterations or remodeling of the structure
occur which would require a building permit, or when a city ',pressure test is required on
the gas line system. Additionally all gas outlets for room heaters in bathrooms and
bedrooms shall be capped.
EXEMPTION: Homeowners that are living in their homestead are exempted from the
requirement of removing the non- approved heaters when a pressure test of the gas line is done.
However, the requirements to replace unvented heaters shall be enforced when a building permit is
required.
Scction 1211.3 is amended to read as follows:
whcthcr covcrcd or uncovcrcd, breezeways, roofcd portc cachcrcc, roofcd patios, carport,
Section 1211.16 1211.1.7 (C) is amended with exception as follows:
Exception: One and two family dwelling units where the gas line from the meter to the connection
at the building does not vary more than 22 -1/2 degrees.
Section 1214.1.3 is amended as follows:
Where repairs or additions are made following the pressure test, the affected piping shall be
tested. Minor repairs and additions arc not rcquired to be pressure tcstcd provided that the work
Table 14 -1 is amended to add the following footnotes:
8 11 /Cellular core PVC pipe shall be limited to exterior buried installations only.
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g 12 /PVC piping used in water distribution systems shall utilize schedule 40 or heavier pipe
except that commercial and residential sprinkler and landscaping irrigation systems may utilize
PVC 200 psi pipe downstream from the double check valve assembly.
Adoption of Plumbing Code appendix
The following appendix chapters of the 1997 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code are hereby adopted:
Appendix A, Recommended rules for sizing the water supply system
Appendix B, Explanatory notes on combination waste and vent systems
Appendix D, Rainwater systems Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems
Appendix E, Manufactured /mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks
APPENDIX E is amended forbidding gas piping to be installed under ground under any
recreational vehicle or mobile home.
Appendix G, Graywater systems for single family dwellings
Appendix H, Recommended procedures for sizing design, construction and installation of
commercial kitchen grease interceptors
Appendix 1, IS 1 through 9,11 through 13, 16, 18, 20, and 21, and 26
Appendix J, Reclaimed water systems for non residential buildings
Appendix L, Alternative Plumbing Systems
Secs. 20 -132 to 20 -140. Reserved.
Sec. 20 -141. Minimum standards.
The materials used shall conform, with the standards set forth in the 1997 2003 edition of the
Uniform Plumbing Code, unless amended in this ordinance. (Ord. No 85 -2587, 2- 25 -85) (Amended Ord.
No. 96 -3072, 5- 28 -96; Ord. No. 99 -3216, 5- 25 -99)
Sec. 20 -142. (Ord. No. 85 -2587, 2- 25 -85) (Repealed Ord. No. 96 -3072, 5- 28 -96)
Sec. 20 -143. Materials not listed.
Materials other than those listed in the 1997 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code may be permitted
upon approval of the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board Building Trades and Fire Code Board of
Appeals. (Ord. No 85 -2587, 2-25-85) (Repealed Ord. No 96- 3072,5- 28 -96; Ord. No 99 -3216, 5- 25 -99)
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Secs. 20 -166 to 20 -170. Reserved.
Sec. 20 -152 to 20 -160. Reserved.
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ARTICLE XIII.
MATERIALS QUALITY AND WEIGHT
ARTICLE XIV.
Mechanical
In General
Sec. 20 -151. Mechanical license law adopted.
Before any person shall do any work or make any connections to an air conditioning or
refrigeration system in the city, or do any work connected or intended to be connected to an air
conditioning or refrigeration system, she /he shall be licensed as provided in the "Texas Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration Contract License Law as amended, the same being, Texas Civil
Statutes Article 8861 and Administrative Rules and Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation, Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51.
Administration: The administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall be
vested in the Building Official of the City of Plainview or his designee.
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ARTICLE XV.
TRAPS AND CLEANOUTS
Scc. 20 171 to Scc. 20 185. (Ord. No. 85 2587, 2 25 85) (Repealed Ord. No. 96 3072, 5 28 96)
Scc. 20 186 to 20 190. Reserved.
Sec. 20 -161 Title Cited.
This ordinance shall be know as the Mechanical Ordinance of the City of Plainview, and may be
cited as such.
It shall be unlawful for any person, association of persons, co- partnership or corporation to
engage in the business of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contracting or perform any Air Conditioning
or Refrigeration Contracting as defined in Sec 20 -192 of this ordinance, without first having procured the
necessary licenses and permits as hereinafter provided for and ail mechanical, work and workmanship
and materials shall meet the requirements of this ordinance and shall pass all inspections required in this
ordinance in regard to the work done.
Sec. 20 -162 to 20 -170. Reserved.
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Sccs. 20 196 to 20 -200. Reserved.
Sec. 20 -171 Purpose.
For the protection and preservation of life and the public health, safety, property and the general
welfare of the people, the following provisions are enacted relating to the installation, alteration, repair,
design, construction, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of heating,
ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing
appliances in all buildings and structures and on all property now erected or to be erected, changed,
constructed, reconstructed, repaired or altered within the City of Plainview. The intent and purpose of this
ordinance is to regulate the construction, erections, enlargement, alteration, maintenance or repair of all
mechanical systems used for the purpose of environmental air conditioning, commercial refrigeration or
process heating and cooling systems in or on and about any and all premises in the City of Plainview.
Sec. 20 -172 to 20 -180. Reserved.
ARTICLE XVII.
Scc. 20 201 to Scc. 20 -207. (Ord. No. 85 -2587, 2 25 85) (Rcp clod Ord. No. 96 3072, 5- 28 -96)
Secs. 20 208 to 20 210. Reserved.
Sec. 20 -181. Extent of application.
This ordinance shall apply to all mechanical systems as herein defined within the boundaries of
the City of Plainview.
Sec. 20 -182 to 20 -190. Reserved.
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TITLE CITED
ARTICLE XVL
INTENT AND PURPOSE
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AFFECTED BY THIS ORDINANCE
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ARTICLE XVIII.
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
Scc. 20 211 to Sec. 20 213. (Ord. No. 85 2587, 2 25 85) (Repealed Ord. No. 96 3072, 5 28 96)
Secs. 20 211 to 20 220. Reserved.
LICENSING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 20 -191. Mechanical License Required.
An air conditioning and refrigeration contracting company must employ full time in each
permanent office a license holder whose license is assigned to that company. Unless a person is
exempted under the exemptions listed in Sec. 20 -193, a person may not perform air conditioning and
refrigeration contracting without a license.
Sec. 20 -192. Definition of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contracting
"Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contracting" shall mean, to perform or offer to perform the
design, installation, construction, maintenance, service, repair, alteration, or modification of a product or
of equipment in environmental air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, or process cooling or heating
systems.
Sec. 20 -193. Exemptions from licensing requirement.
1) A person who performs air conditioning and refrigeration contracting in a building owned
solely by the person as the person's home;
2) A person who performs air conditioning or refrigeration maintenance work if (i) the person
is a maintenance person or maintenance engineer who is a regular bona fide employee
of the property owner, the property lessee, or the management company managing the
property where the maintenance work is being performed, (ii) the work is performed in
connection with the business in which the person is employed, and (iii) the person and
the person's employer referred to in (i) above do not engage in the occupation of air
conditioning and refrigeration contracting for the general public;
(3) A person who performs air conditioning and refrigeration contracting and is regularly
employed by a regulated electric or gas utility;
(4) A person who is licensed as a professional engineer under The Texas Engineering
Practice Act (Article 3271a, Vernon's Civil Statutes), performs work in connection with the
business in which the person is employed, and does not engage in the practice of air
conditioning and refrigeration contracting for the general public;
(5) A person who performs process cooling or heating work for an industrial operation such
as a chemical plant, petrochemical plant, refinery, natural gas plant, or natural gas
treating plant when employed by that operation;
(6) A person who performs air conditioning and refrigeration contracting on:
(a) A portable or self contained ductless air conditioning product that has a cooling
capacity of three (3) tons or less;
(b) A portable or self contained heating product that does not require the forced
movement of air outside the heating unit;
(c) Environmental air conditioning equipment that is intended for temporary use and
is not fixed in place; or
(d) Residential refrigerators, freezers, and ice machines; or
(7) A person who performs air conditioning services only on a motor vehicle or MVAC -like
appliance air conditioner or who employs a person who performs air conditioning services
only on a motor vehicle or MVAC -like appliance air conditioner. For the purposes of this
article, "MVAC -like appliance" has the meaning as that term is defined in 40 C.F.R.
Section 82.152.
(8) A person who assists in the performance of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting
work under the supervision of a licensee is not required to be licensed.
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(9) A person who installs, repairs, or removes a vent hood of the type commonly used in
residential and commercial kitchens.
The above exempted requirements for licensing shall not mean that a person performing the
above work does not fall under requirements to pull permits. See Sec. 112.0, Uniform Mechanical
Code, Permits, for requirements to pull a permit.
Sec. 20 -194 -200. Reserved.
Sec. 20 221 to Sec. 20 -227. (Ord. No. 85 -2587, 2 25 85) (Rcpcaled Ord. No. 96 3072, 5 68 96)
Sccc. 20 228 to 20 230. Rcccrvcd.
Sec. 20 -201 to 20 -210 Reserved.
(Rep lcd Ord. No. 96 3072, 5 28 96}
Secs. 20 236 to 20 210. Roccrvcd.
ARTICLE XIX.
BONDING PROVISION
ARTICLE XX.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Sec. 20 -211. Standard: 2003 Uniform Mechanical Code Incorporated by Reference.
All installation hereafter installed within the corporate limits of the City of Plainview shall be done
in a first class workmanlike manner in accordance with the 2003 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code
and appendixes as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and
said Uniform Mechanical Code is made part of this Ordinance, with the additions and deviations
therefrom contained in this code.
Sec. 20 -212. Conformance with code.
Ail mechanical systems hereafter installed shall conform with the provisions of the 2003 Uniform
Mechanical Code and the amendments to that code as follows:
Amendments to the 2003 Uniform Mechanical Code
110.0 Board of Appeals is hereby deleted in its entirety. See Sec. 6 -41, City of Plainview Code of
Ordinances for means of Appeal.
111.0 Violations. Is hereby amended by adding the following:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a Class C
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable of a fine not to exceed $200.00 per
offense. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or
continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
114.1 Issuance. Is amended by adding the following sections:
114.1.1 Authorized Persons. A mechanical permit shall be issued only to a person who meets the
following qualifications:
1.) A person who is licensed under the "Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contract
License Law Texas Civil Statues Article 8861.
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2.) Any property owner for mechanical work to be done by him in a building owned and
occupied by him as his homestead.
3.) A person who installs, repairs or removes a vent hood of the type commonly used in
commercial kitchens.
4.) A maintenance person who meets the qualifications listed in Sec. 20- 193 (2) of the City of
Plainview Code of Ordinances.
114.1.2 Permits Not Transferable. Each permit issued under this code shall be personal to the
permittee. No such permit shall be assigned or transferred to another person and no persons shall permit
another person to obtain a permit in his name, or permit any mechanical work to be performed under his
permit by any person other than, the person authorized to do the same
114.5 Suspension or Revocation is amended by adding the following paragraph to the end of the
section:
Any person who shall willfully make any false statement in order to obtain a permit shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalty provided herein. Bad faith or unreasonable delay in the
performance of mechanical work shall be deemed a sufficient reason for subjecting the contractor so
offending, to a suspension of the permit and no further permit shall be issued until such act of bad faith or
unreasonable delay has been corrected.
115.6.3 Are hereby deleted in their entirety.
Table 1 -1 Mechanical Permit Fees is amended to read as follows:
New Construction
Installation or relocation of Unit(s) in Existing Building(s)
To include the Following:
Commercial hoods Type! or 11
Commercial refrigeration
Commercial cold storage box
Boilers
Floor heaters, wall furnaces, unit heaters
Equipment changeout
$0.04 per square foot
$25.00
Minimum Permit Fee $25.00
Reinspection Fee $25.00
Inspections Not Listed $25.00
After Hours Inspection $25.00
(After hours is between 5:00 p.m. and 8 :00 a.m. Monday through Friday, Also all day on City Recognized
Holiday's and during Weekends)
504.1 Makeup and Exhaust Air Ducts is amended by adding the following to the end of the paragraph.
Venting systems and exhaust ducts shall not extend into or through ducts or plenums. Environmental air
ducts as defined in Section 502 may extend through a free air return plenum provided the environmental
air duct is air tight and sealed with approval of the Building Official or his designee.
Unsleeved gas piping shall not extend into or through any air duct or plenum nor shall unsleeved gas
piping be installed in any wall cavity that is part of any return air plenum. Sleeved piping shall be of a
material approved by the Building Official.
504.3.1 Moisture Exhaust Ducts is amended by adding the following sentence to the end of the
paragraph.
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Exception: Such ducts may extend through a free air return plenum provided the exhaust duct is
air tight and sealed with approval of the Building Official or his designee.
Add the following to the end of Section 507.1
Alternative Means of Compliance for Type 1 Hoods.
Type I hoods may be constructed and installed in compliance with the currently adopted edition of the
National Fire Code Standard NFPA -96, Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Removal of
Smoke and Grease -Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment, as published by the National
Fire Protection Association, Inc., in addition to the requirements of this chapter. The provisions of this
chapter may be applied to the design of Type I Hoods on requirements not covered by the NFPA 96;
provided, however, the requirements of NFPA 96 shall govern should there be different or conflicting
requirements.
All other types of hoods regulated by this chapter shall comply with this chapter.
608.0 Use of Under -Floor Space as a Supply Air Plenum is amended by adding the following
section:
608.14 On existing structures the use of under -floor space as a supply plenum will be, subject to the
Approval of the Building Official or his designee, on a case by case basis. If the space is allowed to be
used and has sewer or gas piping located in the space, a pressure test of the gas system and a check of
the sewer system will be required.
802.3.3 Design and Construction is hereby amended to add the following sentence at the end of the
section.
Vents shall be secured to a metal angle brace, or to a metal plate installed at the roof decking to prevent
movement of the vent during installation or removal of the roof covering.
924.1 Unvented is amended by adding the following exceptions:
Exceptions:
1) Unvented gas burning room heaters equipped with an Integral Oxygen Depletion Sensing System
(ODS) may be installed in a Residential Occupancy if the unit is Certified by an approved scientific
testing laboratory and is installed in accordance with ANSI Z21.11 2.
2) Existing gas burning unvented room heater(s) installed in Residential Occupancies which do not
comply with code requirements shall be removed or replaced with vented or other approved heaters
when alterations or remodeling of the structure occur which would require a building permit, or when
a city pressure test is required on the fuel piping system. Additionally all gas outlets for room heaters
in bathrooms and bedrooms shall be capped.
3) Homeowners that are living in their homestead are exempted from the requirement of removing the
non- approved heaters when a city pressure test of the fuel gas piping system is performed. However,
the requirements to replace unvented heaters shall be enforced when a building permit is required.
Chapter 13, Fuel Gas Piping is hereby deleted. Refer to the current edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
Chapter 13 of Appendix B is hereby deleted. Refer to the current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
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Scc. 20 211 to Scc. 20 2/15. (Ord. No. 85 2587, 2 25 85) (Rcp alcd Ord. No. 96 3072, 5 28 96)—
Scc. 20 2/16 to 20 250. Recervc4
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Scc. 20 251 to Soc. 20 256. (Ord. No. 85 2587, 2 25 85; Ord. No. 87 2710, 7 28 87) (Repoalcd Ord. No.
96 3072, 5 28 96)
Scos. 20 257 to 20- 260. Rcscrved.
NATURAL CAS PLUMBINC*
96 3072, 5 28 96)
Scc. 20 276 to 20 280. Reserved.
ARTICLE
Scc. 20 281 to Sec. 20 285. (Ord. No 85 2587, 2 25 85) (Rep clod Ord. No 96 3072, 5 28 96)
Scc. 20 286 to 20 290. Rocervcd:
ARTICLE XXV
Scc. 20 291 to Scc. 20 295 (Ord. No. 85 2587, 2 25 85) (Repoaled Ord. No. 96 3072, 5 28 96)
Socc. 20 296 to 20 300.' Rocorved.
ARTICLE XXV1.
Scc. 20 301 to Scc. 20 306. (Ord. No. 85 2587, 2 25 85) (Rcp aled Ord. No. 96 3072, 5 28 96)
Secs. 20 307 to 20 310. Rocerved.
Scc. 20 311 to Scc. 20 315. (Ord. No. 85 2587, 2 25 85) (Rep alcd Ord. No. 96 3072, 5 28 96)
SECTION IV
All ordinances or portions of any ordinance of the City of Plainview, Texas in conflict
herewith, are hereby amended to conform with the provisions hereof.
SECTION V
Should any section, subsection, or any portion hereof be deemed invalid for any reason,
such holding shall not render or invalidate any other section, subsection, sentence,
provision., clause, phrase or word severable therefrom and the same shall be deemed
severable for this purpose.
SECTION VI
This ordinance shall be of full force and effect upon its passage and publication as
required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this 12 day of October, 2004.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on second reading this 26 day of October, 2004.
APPROVED AS C/
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John Sastro Director Community Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ally Hatch7City Attorney
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secr
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