TX Houston 2012 ibc amendments:2015 Edition
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Houston Amendments to the 2012 International Building Code – Effective Date: 02/01/2016
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| TX | 2015 | 160 |
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| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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| 1 | Houston Amendments to the 2012 International Building Code Adopted by Ord. No. 2015-1108 Passed 11/10/2015 Effective 02/01/2016 |
| 2 | CHAPTER 1 |
| 38 | CHAPTER 2 SECTION 202* DEFINITIONS UCITY CODE. The Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas. UCITY FEE SCHEDULE. The schedule of fees charged by the city for various permits, licenses, authorizations and services, which schedule is maintained on the city’s website. UCONSTRUCTION CODE. The City of Houston Construction Code, consisting of the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Commercial Energy Conservation Code, and Residential Energy Conservation Code. |
| 39 | UFIRE CODE. The City of Houston Fire Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction. See Section 101.4.5. |
| 40 | USIGN CODE. The Houston Sign Code, Chapter 46 of this code, which is published as a separate document. |
| 41 | SWHEELCHAIR SPACE. A space for a single wheelchair and its occupant. |
| 42 | CHAPTER 3 |
| 43 | UNOTES: |
| 47 | CHAPTER 4 |
| 48 | USECTION 426 UREUSE OF BUILDING MATERIALS U426.1 Reuse of building materials. Reuse of building materials shall be allowed in accordance with Appendix R. |
| 49 | CHAPTER 5 |
| 50 | USECTION 512 UException: Buildings located in annexed subdivisions where the following conditions exist: UNOTE: When a greater elevation is required by Chapter 19 of the City Code, then Chapter 19 shall govern. |
| 53 | CHAPTER 6 |
| 55 | CHAPTER 7 |
| 57 | CHAPTER 9 |
| 66 | CHAPTER 10 |
| 70 | CHAPTER 11 |
| 72 | CHAPTER 12 |
| 74 | CHAPTER 14 |
| 76 | CHAPTER 15 |
| 80 | CHAPTER 23 |
| 82 | CHAPTER 29 |
| 113 | UCHAPTER 46 UThe Houston Sign Code, which is published as a separate document, constitutes Chapter 46 of this code. |
| 115 | UCHAPTER 62 USECTION 6201 UCOMMERCIAL PIER. One or more piers, any part of which is used for any of the following: UJETTY. A permanent structure built into a body of water to direct the current or protect a harbor. |
| 116 | UPRIVATE PIER. A pier other than a commercial pier. USECTION 6202 |
| 117 | U6202.2 Private piers. In lieu of the design requirements in Section 6202.1.6, private piers may be constructed as follows: USECTION 6203 |
| 118 | USECTION 6204 U6204.1 Bulkhead construction. Bulkheads shall be constructed of wood, steel, concrete or aluminum. All wood used in construction of bulkheads shall be pressure treated with an approved preservative. |
| 120 | USECTION 6205 |
| 122 | UEXCAVATION AND GRADING USECTION E101 USECTION E102 USECTION E103 UE103.2 Exempted work. A grading permit is not required for the following: |
| 123 | USECTION E104 USECTION E105 UAS-GRADED. The extent of surface conditions on completion of grading. UBEDROCK. In-place solid rock. UBENCH. A relatively level step excavated into earth material on which fill is to be placed. UBORROW. Earth material acquired from an off-site location for use in grading on a site. |
| 124 | UCOMPACTION. The densification of a fill by mechanical means. UEARTH MATERIAL. Any rock, natural soil or fill or any combination thereof. UENGINEERING GEOLOGIST. A geologist experienced and knowledgeable in engineering geology. UEROSION. The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water or ice. UEXCAVATION. The mechanical removal of earth material. UFILL. A deposit of earth material placed by artificial means. UGEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER. See “soils engineer.” UGRADE. The vertical location of the ground surface. UExisting Grade. The grade prior to grading UFinish Grade. The final grade of the site that conforms to the approved plan. URough Grade. The stage at which the grade approximately conforms to the approved plan. UGRADING. Any excavating or filling or combination thereof. USOIL. Naturally occurring superficial deposits overlying bedrock. |
| 125 | USECTION E106 USpecifications shall contain information covering construction and material requirements. UThe plans shall include the following information: |
| 126 | UThe report of the investigation shall address the potential for liquefaction. |
| 127 | USECTION E107 USECTION E108 USECTION E109 USECTION E110 |
| 128 | UE110.4 Compaction. All fills shall be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of maximum density. USECTION E111 |
| 129 | USECTION E112 UDRAINAGE AND TERRACING |
| 130 | USECTION E113 UEROSION CONTROL USECTION E114 |
| 131 | USECTION E115 |
| 133 | UFigure E111.1 – Setback Dimensions |
| 135 | UAPPENDIX K USECTION K101 UGENERAL USECTION K102 USECTION K103 |
| 136 | USECTION K104 |
| 137 | USECTION K105 UELEVATED FOUNDATION |
| 139 | UAPPENDIX L USECTION L101 UHazard categories (from highest to lowest group): |
| 140 | USECTION L102 |
| 141 | UException: Fire escapes as provided for in this section. UExterior stairs shall be of noncombustible construction. UL102.4 Fire escapes. UL102.4.2 General requirements. Fire escapes shall comply with the following: |
| 142 | UL102.5 Exit and fire escape signs. Exit signs shall be provided as required by this code. |
| 143 | UAll doors or windows providing access to a fire escape shall be provided with fire escape signs. UL102.6 Exit illumination. Exits shall be illuminated as required by Section 1006. USECTION L103 UExceptions: USECTION L104 |
| 144 | USECTION L105 USECTION L106 USECTION L107 |
| 145 | USECTION L108 UException: Systems that are connected to a central, proprietary, or remote station service. USECTION L109 UThe application shall be accompanied by documents (examples of which include affidavits, photographs, receipts, loan applications, and contracts with third parties) demonstrating that the owner has made substantial and timely attempts to bring the b… UThe owner of the building shall swear to the accuracy of all facts stated in the application. USECTION L110 |
| 146 | UAn application shall be sworn to by the owner of the building. |
| 148 | UAPPENDIX M UMINIMUM PROVISIONS FOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY |
| 155 | UN601.1 General. Roof/ceiling assemblies shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of N601.2 or N601.3. UException: Roof/ceiling assemblies or materials that have been tested or listed with a minimum STC rating of 40. UN601.2 Ceilings with unconditioned attic space above. Ceilings with unconditioned attic space above shall be insulated with a minimum of ½ inch gypsum drywall on the interior ceiling side covered with a minimum of 12 inches of blown in fiberglass ins… UN601.3 Ceilings without attic space above. Ceilings without attic space above shall be insulated with a minimum of 5/8 inch gypsum drywall on the interior side filled with a minimum of 9 inches of fiberglass batt insulation with a 1 inch air space be… |
