Houston Amendments to the 2012 International Building Code

Houston Amendments to the 2012 International Building Code

Adopted by Ord. No. 2015-1108 Passed 11/10/2015, Effective 01/01/2016

Amended by Ord. No. 2015-1289 Passed 12/16/2015, Effective 02/01/2016

Amended by Ord. No. 2015-1316 Passed 12/22/2015, Effective 02/01/2016

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SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

PART 1-SCOPE AND APPLICATION

[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the City of Houston Building Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as "this code."

The City of Houston Construction Code collectively includes this volume and certain other codes, pamphlets, specifications and documents that are adopted in or by reference through the adopting ordinance, City of Houston Ordinance No. 2015-____1, which appears in the preamble of this code. A predecessor document to this code was known as the City of Houston Building Code?General Provisions, and any reference to the City of Houston Building Code?General Provisions in other jurisdiction ordinances shall be construed to mean this code. In certain instances, references to the building code will be found in ordinances, contracts, and other documents of the jurisdiction. In any instance in which that reference was intended to encompass the codes that collectively constitute the City of Houston Construction Code, then it shall be so construed.

[A] 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures, except work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood control structures.

Exception: Except as noted in Section 101.4.7, detached Detached one- and twofamily dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

[A] 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. Appendices E, K, L, M, N, and R, including any amendments thereto adopted by this jurisdiction, are hereby adopted and shall be incorporated into and made part of this code.

[A] 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.67 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

[A] 101.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Plumbing Code, as defined in Chapter 2, shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories. This code includes numerous references to the International Fuel Gas Code. For the sake of convenience and cost

* City Secretary shall insert number of adopting ordinance.

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savings to the public in the preparation of Houston Supplement pages to this code, those references have not been revised unless the text of the provision in which they appear has otherwise been revised by this jurisdiction. Any such references shall be regarded as references to the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction from time to time. This jurisdiction reserves the right to adopt codes based upon promulgations of organizations other than the International Code Council, including but not limited to the Uniform Series Codes, to the extent permitted by state law. Any reference to a specific chapter, section, or provision of a code that has not been adopted by this jurisdiction shall be construed to mean the corresponding provision of the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction.

Exception: Work governed by the Residential Code.

[A] 101.4.2 Mechanical. The provisions of the International Mechanical Code, as defined in Chapter 2, shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems. This code includes numerous references to the International Mechanical Code. For the sake of convenience and cost savings to the public in the preparation of Houston Supplement pages to this code, those references have not been revised unless the text of the provision in which they appear has otherwise been revised by this jurisdiction. Any such references shall be regarded as references to the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction from time to time. This jurisdiction reserves the right to adopt codes based upon promulgations of organizations other than the International Code Council, including but not limited to the Uniform Series Codes, to the extent permitted by state law. Any reference to a specific chapter, section, or provision of a code that has not been adopted by this jurisdiction shall be construed to mean the corresponding provision of the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction.

Exception: Work governed by the Residential Code.

[A] 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code, as defined in Chapter 2, shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems. This code includes numerous references to the International Plumbing Code. For the sake of convenience and cost savings to the public in the preparation of Houston Supplement pages to this code, those references have not been revised unless the text of the provision in which they appear has otherwise been revised by this jurisdiction. Any such references shall be regarded as references to the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction from time to time. This jurisdiction reserves the right to adopt codes based upon promulgations of organizations other than the International Code Council, including but not limited to the Uniform Series Codes, to the extent permitted by state law. Any reference to a specific chapter, section, or provision of a code that has not been adopted by this jurisdiction shall be construed to mean the corresponding provision of the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction.

Exception: Work governed by the Residential Code.

[A] 101.4.4 Property maintenance. The provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code, as defined in Chapter 2, shall apply to existing structures and

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premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures. This code includes a number of references to the International Property Maintenance Code. For the sake of convenience and cost savings to the public in the preparation of Houston Supplement pages to this code, those references have not been revised unless the text of the provision in which they appear has otherwise been revised by this jurisdiction. Any such references shall be regarded as references to the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction from time to time. Any reference to a specific chapter, section, or provision of a code that has not been adopted by this jurisdiction shall be construed to mean the corresponding provision of the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction.

[A] 101.4.5 Fire prevention. The provisions of the International Fire Code, as defined in Chapter 2, shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression, automatic sprinkler systems and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation. This code includes numerous references to the International Fire Code. For the sake of convenience and cost savings to the public in the preparation of Houston Supplement pages to this code, those references have not been revised unless the text of the provision in which they appear has otherwise been revised by this jurisdiction. Any such references shall be regarded as references to the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction from time to time. This jurisdiction reserves the right to adopt codes based upon promulgations of organizations other than the International Code Council, including but not limited to the Uniform Series Codes, to the extent permitted by state law. Any reference to a specific chapter, section, or provision of a code that has not been adopted by this jurisdiction shall be construed to mean the corresponding provision of the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction.

101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, as defined in Chapter 2, shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. This code includes a number of references to the International Energy Conservation Code. For the sake of convenience and cost savings to the public in the preparation of Houston Supplement pages to this code, those references have not been revised unless the text of the provision in which they appear has otherwise been revised by this jurisdiction. Any such references shall be regarded as references to the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction from time to time. This jurisdiction reserves the right to adopt codes based upon promulgations of organizations other than the International Code Council, including but not limited to the Uniform Series Codes, to the extent permitted by state law. Any reference to a specific chapter, section, or provision of a code that has not been adopted by this jurisdiction shall be construed to mean the corresponding provision of the corresponding code as adopted by this jurisdiction.

101.4.7 Electrical. The provisions of the Electrical Code, as defined in Chapter 2, shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.

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