HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2005-03 Title: An Ordinance amending the Building Code Ordinances to adopt the 2003
International Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Fuel Gas Code,
Energy Conservation Code, and Property Maintenance Code with amendments; to
amend the City's Electrical Code to conform with changes in the state law; and to
change the fencing requirements for residential swimming pools to comply with the
International Residential Code for One-and-Two Family Dwellings.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS BY ADOPTING THE
2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE,
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, FUEL GAS CODE, ENERGY
CONSERYATION CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, (THE "INTERNATIONAL CODES") ALL
AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL,
INC.; PROVIDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS
TO SAID INTERNATIONAL CODES; ADDING SECTION 14-31 TO
ESTABLISH REGULATIONS GOVEI2NING CONSTRUCTION
SITES WITHIN THE CITY; AMENDING THE CITY'S
ELECTRICAL CODE TO ADD NEW DEFII�IITIONS AND
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH NEWLY DEFINED
CATEGORIES OF ELECTRICIANS, TO DEFER TO THE
LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS BY TI�E STATE, TO ALLOW A
PROPERTY OWNER TO OBTAIN AN ELECTRICAL PERMIT
FOR WORK DONE WITH HIS OWN HANDS ON HIS OWN
HOMESTEAD, TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF TIME AN
ELECTRICAL PERMIT IS VALID FROM TWELVE (12) MONTHS
TO 180 DAYS, TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS ALLOWING
TEMPORARY WORK, EMERGENCY WORK AND EMERGENCY
WIRING, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CITY
PERFORM ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS WITHIN 48 HOURS OF
THE NOTIFICATION TO THE CITY OF THE NEED FOR AN
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION, TO DELETE THE PROVISION
ALLOWING ELECTRICAL WORK NOT INSPECTED WITHIN 48
HOURS OF NOTIFICATION TO THE CITY OF THE NEED FOR
AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION TO BE CONCEALED, TO
DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATED TO A CERTIFICATE OF
CONFORMANCE AND A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATION, TO
DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING DISCONNECTION OF
ELECTRICAL SERVICE EACH TIME A BUILDING CHANGES
OCCUPANTS, TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS ALLOWING
PARTIAL INSPECTIONS, TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS
GOVERNING THE UNLAWFUL SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC
CURRENT AND REESTABLISHIVIENT OF UNLAWFUL
ELECTRIC CURRENT CONNECTIONS, TO DELETE THE
REQUIREMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTRICIANS'
EXAMINATIONS, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL ELECTRICIANS'
LICENSES EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31 OF EACH YEAR, TO
DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ELECTRICIAN MUST
POST A SPECIFIED BOND AS A CONDITION TO THE ISSUANCE
OF AN ELECTRICIANS' LICENSE BY THE CITY, AND TO
DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION,
REVOCATION AND SURRENDER OF AN ELECTRICIANS'
LICENSE ISSUED BY THE CITY; BY DELETING PROVISION
ADOPTING THE EXAMINATION PLUMBING CODE AND STUDY
GUIDE AS PUBLISHED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF PLUMBING
EXAMINERS; BY DELETING PROVISION REQUIRING FENCING
AROUND RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS AND REQUIRE
THAT SUCH SWIMNIING POOLS COMPLY WITH APPENDIX G
OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE-
AND-TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS; BY AMENDING APPENDIX D
TO THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY CODE, SAID APPENDIX BEING
THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE CITY TO CHANGE THE
CODE REFERENCES FOR FEES CHARGED FOR
ELECTRICIANS' LICENSES CONSISTENT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING A PENALTY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$2,000 FOR EACH VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION HEREOF;
REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1. City of Friendswood, Texas Ordinance No. 2002-19, as amended,
originally adopted on or about the 18th day of October 2002, same being a portion of
Chapter 14 of the Friendswood City Code, is hereby amended by deleting the reference to
the 2000 version of the International Building Code in Section 14-26 thereof and adding
thereto a reference to the 2003 version of the International Building Code to read as
follows:
"Sec. 14-26 Adopted.
The [2000] 2003 Edition of the International Building Code as published
by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference
and made part of this chapter."
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Section 2. City of Friendswood, Texas Ordinance No. 2002-19, as amended,
originally adopted on or about the 18th day of October 2002, same being a portion of
Chapter 14 of the Friendswood City Code, is hereby amended by deleting the reference to
the 2000 version of the International Building Code in Section 14-27 thereof and adding
thereto a reference to the 2003 version of the International Building Code, and by
changing the amendments to the 2003 International Building Code adopted in Section 1
above to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-27. Amendments.
The [2000] 2003 Edition of the International Building Code adopted in
section 14-26 is hereby amended as set out in this section.
Section 101.1. Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1. Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of
the City of Friendswood, Texas, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "this
code."
Section 101.4.1. Section 101.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.4.1. Electrical. The provisions of the NFPA 70 National Electrical
Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, heretofore
adopted by the City, as amended, shall apply to the installation of
electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment,
appliances, fixgtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
Section 108.2.1. Section 108.2.1 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
108.2.1. Plan Checking Fees. When [the valuation of the proposed
construction exceeds $1,000.00 and] a plan is required to be submitted by
section 106, a plan-checking fee shall be paid to the Building Official at
the time of permit issuance: [submitting plans and specifications for
checking.] provided, however, that if a permit is not issued for the �roject
within 90 days of completion of the plan review the plan review fees will
become due and payable at that time. Said plan-checking fee shall be
equal to one-half of the building permit fee.
[Section 108.2.2. The following section 108.2.2 is hereby adopted to read
as follows:
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108.2.2. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall consist
of seven members. Such board members shall be composed of individuals
with knowledge and experience in the technical codes, such as design
professionals, contractors, building industry representatives and licensed
electrical contractors. In addition to the regular members, there shall be
two alternate members, one member at large from the building industry
and one member at large from the public. A board member shall not act in
a case in which has a personal or financial interest.]
Section 110.1. The following section 110.1 is hereby adopted with the
addition of a new last sentence that to read as follows:
110.1. For the purpose of this section, moving furniture or any personal
items into the property prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
constitutes occupancy or use of the property.
Section 112.1. The following section 112.1 is hereby adopted to read as
follows:
112.1. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall consist of
seven members. Such board members shall be composed of individuals
with knowledge and experience in the technical codes such as desi�n
professionals, contractors, building industrv representatives and licensed
electrical contractors. In addition to the regular members there shall be
two alternate members, one member at large from the buildin� industry
and one member at large from the public. A board member shall not act in
a case in which has a personal or financial interest.
Section 401.2. The followin�section 401.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
401.2. All foundations are to be desi�ned bv a re istered professional
en�ineer. All plans must be submitted with original wet seal stamps
applied. Foundation construction shall be capable of accommodating all
loads accordin� to Section R301 and of transmitting the resulting loads to
the su ortin soil. Fill soils that su ort footin s and foundations shall be
desi�ned, installed and tested in accordance with accepted en ineering
practice. Gravel fill used as footin�s for wood and precast concrete
foundations shall comply with Section R403.
Section [1507.9.9.] 905.8. The following section [1507.9.9] 905.8. is
hereby adopted to read as follows:
[1507.9.9.] 905.8. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the
contrary, no wood shingles or shakes shall be used in the construction of
any structure except single family residential structures, and then only
when treated by an approved fire retardant. All plans shall indicate the
roofing materials to be used.
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Section 1612.3. Section 1612.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1612.3. Flood hazard areas. The Flood Insurance Study for the City of
Friendswood, Texas, as amended or revised, with accompanying Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map
(FBFM), including related supporting data and revisions thereto, is here by
adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this section.
[Section 1805.1. The following section 1805.1 is hereby amended by
adding a new first sentence to read as follows:
1805.1. All foundations are to be designed by a registered professional
engineer. All plans must be submitted with original wet seal stamps
applied thereto. . . .]
[Section 2308.9.1. The following section 2308.9.1 is hereby adopted to
read as follows:
2308.9.1. The size, height and spacing of studs shall be in accordance with
Table 2308.9.1 except that utility grade studs shall not be spaced more
than 16 inches on center, or support more than a roof and ceiling, or
exceed 8 feet in height for exterior walls and load-bearing walls or 10 feet
for interior nonload-bearing walls. 2 x 4 studs shall be spaced a maximum
of sixteen (16") inches on center and 2 x 6 studs shall be spaced a
maximum of twenty-four(24) inches on center.]
Section 3409.2. The first paragraph of section 3409.2 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
3409.2. Applicability. Structures existing prior to the effective date
hereof, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes
of occupancy, shall be made to conform to the requirements of this section
or the provisions of sections 3402 through 3406."
Section 3. City of Friendswood, Texas Ordinance No. 2002-19, as amended,
originally adopted on or about the 18th day of October 2002, same being a portion of
Chapter 14 of the Friendswood City Code, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new
Section 14-31 setting forth requirements for maintenance of construction sites in the City
of Friendswood which shall read as follows:
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"Section 14-31. Housekeeping practices.
All construction sites within the Citv of Friendswood shall be maintained
in such a way that no mud or dirt will leave the site. Every effort shall be
made to ensure that all streets and storm inlets are protected, as well as all
streams, creeks and other waterwavs. All disturbed areas in front and side
yards shall be sodded on lots less than one acre. Lots one acre and larger
ma�provide soddin throu�hout any ditch areas located in Citv ri hts�-of-
ways and onto the propertv adjacent to the ditches at least 10 feet.
Additionallv, another form of re-vegetation acceptable to the Cit�may be
provided on the remainder of the site as long as silt fencin� or other
approved methods are installed to keep, soils eroded from the site from
enterin th� e City's storm sewer svstem."
Section 4. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended by adding to Section 14-51 thereof a definition of Apprentice
Electrician, Journeyman Sign Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Master Sign
Electrician, and Residential Wireman, and amending the definition of Electricial Work,
Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician, and Meter Loop contained in Section 14-51
thereof to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-51. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall
have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the
context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Apprentice electrician means a person licensed as an apprentice electrician
as reco�nized under Section 1 Title 8 Chapter 1305 Electricians of the
Occupations Code of the State of Texas.
Conviction means a final determination of guilt or the forfeiture of bail,
recognizance or appeal bond.
Electrical Inspector means the city electrical inspector or his duly
authorized deputies.
Electrical work means [all materials, devices, appliances, machinery and
equipment used in connection with the production, transmission or
consumption of electrical energy, together with installing, maintaining or
repairing such materials, devices, appliances, machinery and equipment.]
any labor or material used in installin� maintaining or extendin�an
electrical wiring svstem and the appurtenances apparatus or equipment
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used in connection with the use of electrical ener�y in on outside or
attached to a buildin�, residence, structure, property or premises. The
term includes service entrance conductors as defined bv the National
Electrical Code.
Journeyman electrician means a person licensed as a journeyman
electrician [in compliance with the requirements of this article, employed
by contractors and working under the supervision of a licensed master
electrician to install, repair, alter and maintain electrical appliances,
wiring, apparatus, devices, fixtures or equipment, for which a permit is
required under the terms and conditions of this article.] as reco n� ized
under Section 1 Title 8 Chapter 1305 Electricians of the Occupations
Code of the State of Texas.
Journevman sign electrician means a person licensed as a journevman
si�n electrician as recognized under Section 1 Title 8 Chapter 1305
Electricians, of the Occupations Code of the State of Texas.
Maintenance Electrician means a person licensed as a maintenance
electrician as reco�nized under Section 1 Title 8 Chapter 1305
Electricians, of the Occupations Code of the State of Texas.
Master electrician means a person licensed as a master electrician [in
compliance with the requirements of this article, skilled and engaged in
the planning, supervision, installation or repairing, or contracting to install
or repair, wires, conductors and equipment used within or on buildings for
the transmission of electrical current for electric light, heat, power or
signaling purposes, together with the fitting for such equipment necessary
for the protection of such equipment.] as reco�nized under Section 1, Title
8, Chapter 1305, Electricians, of the Occupations Code of the State of
Texas.
Master SiQn Electrician means a person licensed as a master si�
electrician as reco�nized under Section 1 Title 8 Chapter 1305
Electricians, of the Occupations Code of the State of Texas
Meter loop means the service entrance conductors, meter base, service
overcurrent units, service disconnects, and the system and equipment
grounding,[; as per Texas, New Mexico and Houston Lighting and Power
Standards.]
N.E.C. means the edition of the National Electrical Code as compiled by
the National Fire Protection Association adopted in this article.
Residential Wireman means a person licensed as a residential wireman as
reco�nized under Section 1 Title 8 Chapter 1305 Electricians of the
Occupations Code of the State of Texas.
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Safe condition, as applied to electrical installations and equipment, means
installations and/or equipment which, in the opinion of the electrical
inspector, can be used in service for which such installations or equipment
are intended or likely to be used with minimum hazard to life, limb or
property, thus being installations and equipment reasonably safe to
persons and property."
Section 5. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended by deleting the reference to the 1999 version of the National Electrical
Code in Section 14-56 thereof and adding thereto a reference to the 2002 version of the
National Electrical Code as follows:
"Sec. 14-56. Adoption of code; compliance required; conflicts; service
requirements.
(a) Any and all electrical wark placed in or on any building or structure
within the corporate boundaries of the city shall be installed in conformity
with the regulations and standards set forth in the [1999] 2002 Edition of
the National Electrical Code, which is hereby adopted, and a copy of
which is on file in the city secretary's office; other applicable ordinances
of the city; and statutes and administrative rules and regulations of the
state and agencies thereof.
(b) Where local rules and regulations are set forth in this article, they shall
take preference over any rules conflicting therewith. Minimum service
requirements shall be as required by the serving utility companies."
Section 6. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended by requiring all electrical work performed within the City to be
performed by a licensed electricial by amending Section 14-57 thereof, to read as
follows:
"Sec. 14-57. [Electrical installations.] License required.
[All electrical work as covered by this article shall be installed in a neat
and workmanlike manner with materials of such kind, quality and capacity
as will maintain satisfactory and economical service to both the serving
and consuming parties.]
No electrical work of an�ype shall be done bv anv individual or company
without a current Citv of Friendswood electrical license except that a
propertv owner performing electrical work with his own hands in a
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buildin� or on the surroundin�propertv owned by him and registered as
his homestead maY be issued a permit to do electrical work on his
homestead without a Citv license."
Section 7. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended by adding thereto a new Section 14-59 setting forth requirements for
supervision of electrical work within the City of Friendswood, which shall read as
follows:
"Sec. 14-59. [Reserved.] Job Suuervision.
There shall be at least one journeyman master or where a�propriate
residential wireman licensed electrician on each propertv where electrical
work of an�vpe is being done b�an apprentice electrician."
Section 8. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended by deleting therefrom Section 14-71 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-71. Construction board of adjustment and appeals.
The construction board of adjustment and appeals, as specified in section
112 of the International Building Code, shall be utilized for the regulation
and examination of electricians within the city.]
Section 9. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended by removing the requirement that the office of electrical inspector of the
City have certain experience as an electrical inspector, assistant electrical inspector, or as
a journeyman or master electrician, by amending Section 14-96 thereof as follows:
"Sec. 14-96. Creation of office; qualifications.
There is hereby created the office of electrical inspector of the city. The
person chosen to fill the office of electrical inspector shall be of good
moral character, shall be competent and well versed in the rules and
regulations of the NEC, of such statutes of the state as are applicable, and
the terms of this article; shall be possessed of such executive ability as is
requisite for the performance of his duties; shall have a thorough
knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation
of electrical equipment[;] and shall be well versed in approved methods of
construction for safety to persons and property, [; and shall have had at
least five years' experience as an electrical inspector or assistant electrical
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inspector and/or as a journeyman or master electrician in the installation of
electrical equipment; or in lieu of such experience, shall be a graduate in
electrical or mechanical engineering of a recognized college or university
and shall have had at least two years'practical experience.]"
Section 10. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove the provision related to the electrical inspector's maintainence
of records as set forth therein by deleting therefrom Section 14-100 in its entirety as
follows:
[Sec. 14-100. Records.
(a) The electrical inspector shall keep complete records of all permits
issued, inspections and reinspections made, and other official work
performed in accordance with the provisions of this article and shall keep
a record of all condemnations of electrical installations. The electrical
inspector shall file every application for a license received by him, and
shall maintain suitable indices containing:
(1) All applications denied, and on each report thereof note the
reason for such denial.
(2)All applications granted
(3) The name of every licensee whose license has been suspended
or revoked, and after each name note the reason for such action.
(b) The electrical inspector shall file the abstracts of court records of
convictions and in connection therewith shall maintain convenient records
or make suitable notations in order that an individual record of a licensee,
showing the convictions or other records of such licensee, shall be readily
ascertainable and available for the consideration of the electrical board
upon any application for renewal of license and at other suitable times.
The electrical inspector shall, furthermore, keep on file a list of electrical
equipment inspected and certified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
which list shall be accessible for public reference during office hours.]
Section 11. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to allow a property owner performing electrical work with his own
hands in a building or on the surrounding property owned by him and registered as his
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homestead to be issued a permit to do electrical work on his homesead by amending
Section 14-122 thereof as follows:
"Sec. 14-122. Who may obtain.
(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article, no permit
shall be issued to any person who is not the holder of a valid
unexpired master electrician's license. A master electrician who is
employed as a master electrician for a person shall take out electrical
permits only for that person and shall supervise, direct and control
the electrical work for which the electrical permit is obtained. A
master electrician who is engaged in the electrical business far
himself shall take out electrical permits for his business only and no
electrical permits shall be taken out by any master electrician who
does not supervise, direct and control the electrical work for which
the permit is obtained. Each master electrician may appoint not more
than two of his full-time employees to act as his agents in obtaining
permits by filing with the electrical inspector an affidavit sworn to
before an officer authorized to administer oaths, stating the name
and address of each such agent, that each agent is a regular and full-
time employee under the supervision of such master electrician, and
that such master electrician assumes all and full responsibility for
any permit taken out or applied for by any such agent. Such affidavit
shall be permanently filed by the electrical inspector, but this
provision is intended only as a convenience to master electricians in
handling ordinary electrical work and shall never be construed as
making the delivery of a permit to any agent mandatory upon the
electrical inspector.
(b) A pro�erty owner [person] performing electrical [repairs and
maintenance] work with his own hands in a building or on the
surroundin�propertv [dwelling] owned by him and registered [in the
city tax rolls] as his homestead may be issued a permit to do
electrical work on his homestead."
Section 12. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove the stated requirements of an application for a permit
described therein by amending Section 14-123 thereof as follows:
"Sec. 14-123. Application.
Applications for permits required by this article must be made in writing
by the person employed to do the work, or his authorized agent as
provided in section 14-122, and will be submitted upon forms provided by
the electrical inspector for that purpose. [Such application shall contain:
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(1) Date application is submitted
(2) Name of owner and name of person employed to do the work
(3) Name of person actually presenting application to the electrical inspector.
(4) Exact location of the property where work is to be done.
(5) A fee, appropriate to the number and kinds of installations to be made in the
amount specified in the schedule contained in section 14-124.
(6) A description of the work to be performed. Where deemed necessary by the
electrical inspector to accomplish the objectives of this article, applications
shall be accompanied by as many copies of specifications, plans and a
complete feeder layout drawn to scale and in detail to show the nature and
character of the work to be performed as the inspector may deem necessary.
The plan or diagram shall show the manner in which the electrical
installation is to be made or the character of any of the repairs to existing
electrical installations. When such plans, specifications and layout are
demanded, it shall be a violation of this article for any person to install any
part of the electrical work concerned until the electrical inspector approves
such installations.
(7) Other such pertinent information as may be required by the electrical
inspector.]"
Section 13. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove the insurance requirements far master electricians by deleting
therefrom Section 14-127 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-127. Insurance requirements.
No master electrician shall be issued a permit until the applicant shall have
arranged to carry the following insurance:
(1) Worker's compensation insurance on each and every one of his
employees, and this insurance shall be in accordance with the state
worker's compensation act.
(2) Public liability insurance to the extent of $300,000.00 for any one
accident, and $100,000.00 for any one person.
(3) Property damage insurance to the extent of $100,000.00 for any one
accident, and $100,000.00 for any piece of property.
The insurance required by this section shall be written by an accredited
company under the supervision of the state board of insurance
commissioners. Evidence of compliance with such required insurance
shall be considered as having been met when the policy, a copy thereof, or
a certificate of insurance has been filed with the electrical inspector. Such
policy shall include an endorsement thereon that the inspector will be
notified at least ten days in advance in the event the policy or policies are
cancelled or expire before the expiration date of the electrician's license
involved.]
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Section 14. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to reduce the valid term allowed by a permit described therein from
twelve (12) months to 180 days by amending Section 14-129 thereof to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-129. Terms of permit.
If the work autharized by a permit is not begun within 90 days from the
date thereof, such permit shall thereupon and thereafter be null and void;
and before doing any further work at the location designated in such
permit, a new permit must be obtained in like manner as the first, and only
upon payment of such fees and deposits as are specified in this article. The
permit shall be valid for 180 davs [12 months.] However, the electrical
inspector may extend the initiation or expiration date where he finds that
extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the permit holder have
made it impossible to initiate or complete the work before the original
date. Only one extension shall be allowed."
Section 15. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the allowance of temporary work as specified
therein by deleting therefrom Section 14-130 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-130. Temporary work.
When a permit to install work of a temporary character for a time to be
specified in such permit, and not in any case to exceed 60 days, shall have
been issued by the electrical inspector, a strict compliance with the rules in
this division for permanent work will not be exacted; provided, that the
character of the work is entirely safe for the period designated in the
permit. No temporary wark or alterations shall be allowed in live circuits
unless protected by the proper overcurrent device.]
Section 16. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the allowance of emergency work as specified
therein by deleting therefrom Section 14-131 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-131. Emergency work.
In case of an emergency necessitating the immediate new wiring or repairs
to electrical wiring at a time when the office of the electrical inspector is
closed so that a permit cannot be obtained, such permit shall thereafter be
issued by the inspectar if written application shall be made therefore
during the next succeeding day that such office shall be open.]
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Section 17. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove the requirement that any inspection must be performed within
48 hours of the request by amending Section 14-146 thereof to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-146. Inspector to be notified.
Upon completion of any installation of electrical equipment which has
been made under a permit, it shall be the duty of the licensed master
electrician, or his duly authorized agent, making the installation to notify
the electrical inspector that the work is ready for inspection. [, who shall
inspect the installation within 48 hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays, of the time such notice is given or as soon thereafter as
practicable.]"
Section 18. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provisions related to a certificate of
conformance by deleting therefrom Section 14-147 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-147. Certificate of conformance.
Where the electrical inspector finds the installation to conform with the
provisions of this article, he shall issue to the licensed master electrician
making the installation a notice of conformance, which shall be placed on
the equipment or premises, authorizing the use of the installation, and he
shall notify the agent supplying the electrical service. This certificate shall
not relieve the master electrician of his responsibility for any defective
work that may have been concealed or which escaped the notice of the
inspector.]
Section 19. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision related to temporary certification by
deleting therefrom Section 14-148 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-148. Temporary certification.
The electrical inspector may give permission to temporarily connect and
furnish electricity to any wiring, apparatus or fixtures for a period not to
exceed 30 days if, in his opinion, such wiring, apparatus or fixtures are in
such condition that current may be safely connected therewith and there
exists an urgent necessity for such use, when written application is filed
with him requesting such permission. When a certificate of approval is
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issued authorizing the connection and use of a temporary installation, such
certificate shall be issued to expire at a time to be stated therein and shall
be revocable by the electrical inspector for good cause.]
Section 20. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision related to emergency wiring by
deleting therefrom Section 14-149 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-149. Emergency wiring.
Emergency wiring may be permitted by the electrical inspector for a
period not to exceed 30 days, at which time such wiring or service must be
removed. If service is required for a longer period on large construction
jobs only, such service or emergency wiring shall be reinspected and a fee
established by resolution and printed in appendix D of the Code shall be
charged for reinspection each 90 days thereafter. Emergency wiring
permits must be signed both by the master electrician contracting to
perform the electrical work and the owner or occupant of the building or
premises on which they are installed, stating the period for which
emergency wiring is desired and signifying that emergency work will be
promptly removed after expiration of the emergency permit issued.]
Section 21. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove the provision allowing concealment of electrical work upon
the expiration of 48 hours from the time of notifying the City of the need for an
inspection by amending Section 14-150 thereof to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-150. Concealed electrical work.
When any electrical equipment is to be hidden from view by the
permanent placement of parts of the building and/or equipment, the
licensed master electrician installing the equipment shall notify the
electrical inspector, and such equipment shall not be concealed until it has
been inspected and approved by the electrical inspector_ [or unti148 hours,
exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, shall have elapsed from the
time of such notification; provided, however, that on large installations
where concealment of equipment proceeds continuously, the master
electrician installing the electrical equipment shall give the electrical
inspector due notice, and inspection shall be made periodically during the
progress of the work. It shall be unlawful for any person to conceal or
place in operation any electrical equipment which has been disapproved or
condemned by the electrical inspector unless and until such equipment has
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been so repaired or altered that it complies with all provisions of this
article and has thereafter been approved by the electrical inspector.]"
Section 22. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision related to a change of occupants by
deleting therefrom Section 14-152 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-152. Change of occupants.
The electrical supply agency shall disconnect the electrical service to any
building and/or premises, except private residences and duplex
apartments, each time such building or premises changes occupants, and it
shall not again supply electricity to such building or premises until
authorized to do so by the electrical inspector. The owner and/or the new
occupants of such buildings and/or premises shall make application to the
electrical inspector for an inspection.]
Section 23. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision related to partial inspections by
deleting therefrom Section 14-153 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-153. Partial inspections.
When a master electrician does not have the contract for finishing of
electrical work covered by his permit, he shall deliver his final inspection
request in writing when his part of the electrical wark is completed and
must state in writing the part of the electrical work installed by him.]
Section 24. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision related to an unlawful supply of
electrical current to any building within the City by deleting therefrom Section 14-154 in
its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-154. When supply of electric current unlawful.
It shall be unlawful for any electrical supply agency operating in the city
to furnish current to any new building, tent structure ar outdoor wiring of
any kind, nature or description without first obtaining a clearance from the
electrical inspector stating that such wiring is approved and a permit has
been issued for the use of current. Whenever any service is discontinued to
any building or structure for any cause whatever (excepting nonpayment
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of bilis), a clearance will be necessary before such building or structure
can be reconnected. Any time a building is vacated, the electrical inspector
must make certain that there has not been any unauthorized addition made
to the wiring of such building that might create a fire hazard or that wiring
is in such a condition as to be hazardous.]
Section 25. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision related to the unlawful restoration of
electrical service as described therein by deleting therefrom Section 14-155 in its entirety
as follows:
[Sec. 14-155. When restoration of electrical service unlawful.
Whenever any electrical service has been disconnected by order of the
electrical inspector for reasons of being unsafe to persons or property,
such service shall not be restored until a certificate of approval from the
electrical inspector has been received by the electrical supply agency.]
Section 26. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the requirements of and administration of
examinations for master electricians, journeyman electrians, and master sign electrician
by deleting therefrom Chapter 14 all of Division 6 as follows:
[DIVISION 6. ELECTRICIAN'S EXAMINATIONS
Sec. 14-171. Master electrician.
An examination for a master electrician's license shall be of such a nature
as to show the applicant's satisfactory knowledge of the National
Electrical Code, such state statutes as are applicable, other recognized
requirements pertaining to electrical work and his ability to correctly
diagram and to instruct other persons in the making of practical electrical
installations with correct sizes and values of required materials and
devices.
Sec. 14-172. Journeyman electrician.
An examination for a journeyman electrician's license shall be of such a
nature as to show the applicant's satisfactory ability to follow written and
verbal instructions, and satisfactory and thorough knowledge of the NEC,
such state statutes as are applicable and other requirements pertaining to
electrical work.
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Sec. 14-173. Master sign electrician.
An examination for a master sign electrician's license shall be of such a
nature as to show the applicant's satisfactory knowledge of the National
Electrical Code, such state statutes as are applicable, other recognized
requirements pertaining to electrical sign work and his ability to correctly
diagram and to instruct other persons in the making of practical electrical
sign installations with correct sizes and values of required materials and
devices. A master sign electrician designation shall only allow the holder
of the license to do electrical work associated with the direct connection of
the sign components to the electrical supply for the sign. Extension or
addition of circuits from any electrical source to the sign is not permitted
for this license designation.
Sec. 14-175. Certificate of qualification.
(a) Required. The city shall require that each applicant for a master
electrician's, journeyman electrician's or master sign electrician's license
have a certificate of qualification issued by an approved testing agency
which certifies that the applicant has been found competent as a master,
journeyman or master sign electrician. The certificate shall entitle the
applicant to apply for a license to carry on specified electrical work in the
city.
(b) Nontransferable; revocation. Certificates of qualification are
personal only to the examinee and are not in any manner transferable. All
such certificates are revocable for sufficient cause upon filing of written
charges by the electrical inspector or electrical board.]
Section 27. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to require applications for a license for a journeyman sign electrician,
residential wireman, maintenance electrician, or apprentice electrician, to remove the
requirement of demonstrating previous experience by a master electrician, journeyman
electrician, and master sign electrician, and to require a copy of the applicant's current
State of Texas electrical license with each application for permit, by amending Section
14-192 to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-192. Applications.
Every application far a license as a master electrician, journeyman
electrician,_[or] master sign electrician, journevman si�n electrician
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residential wireman, maintenance electrician, or apprentice electrician
shall be made upon a form furnished by the electrical inspector. Every
application shall state the name, date of birth, residence and business
address of the applicant [, a statement of his active and practical
experience, and shall state whether the applicant has previously been
licensed as a master electrician or other classification of electrician, and, if
so, when and by what state, county or city, and whether any such license
has ever been suspended or revoked. A master electrician's application
shall provide proof of four years of practical experience as a journeyman
or licensed electrical engineer. A journeyman electrician's application
shall provide proof of four years of electrical experience or the equal
amount of time in an electrical trade school or a secondary school. Master
sign electrician's application shall provide proof of four years practical
experience as a sign electrician/installer.] Each a�plicant shall su�ply a
co�y of their current State of Texas electrical license. The license fee
prescribed by resolution of the city council and printed in appendix D of
this Code shall accompany applications."
Section 28. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to require that all electricians' licenses expire on December 31 of each
year by amending Section 14-193 to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-193. Term and renewal.
No license under this article shall be issued for more than a year, and such
license may be renewed from year to year upon application by the holder
of such license. All licenses shall expire on December 31 of each year.
[Licenses shall be renewed before April 1 each year thereafter upon
payment of such fees as are established by resolution and printed in
appendix D of the Code, and made payable to the building section;
provided, of course, that such license has not been canceled prior
thereto.]"
Section 29. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision requiring that a bond be posted as a
condition of the issuance of an electrical permit as described therein by deleting
therefrom Section 14-195 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-195. Bond.
(a) No person shall be issued a master electrician's license or master
sign electrician's license under this article until such person shall have
made, executed and delivered to the electrical inspector a surety in the
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amount of$1,000.00, payable to the city. Such surety bond shall be with a
recognized and reliable surety company authorized to do business in the
state and shall cover compliance with all provisions and requirements of
this article and the applicable laws of the state and the city. Such bond
shall hold the city free from damage or loss of every nature for acts or
neglect of the principal of the bond, its agents or employees; and such
bond shall be held for the benefit and use of the city or any person injured
or damaged by any act or neglect of the principal or his agents or
employees, or by reason of failure to repair any defective work, device or
installation, or failure to pay any and all fees or other charges due the city,
or for failure to remedy any faults or defective workmanship or material
without additional cost to the person for whom the work was done within
the time prescribed by the electrical inspector for the completion of such
remedial work, and guaranteeing compliance with the requirements of this
article for all work installed by the principal, his agents or employees.
(b) All bonds required by this section shall be for a period ending the
next ensuing December 31. Suit upon such bond may be maintained by
any person injured or damaged by reason of the principal's failure to
perform his obligations under such bond. Suspension or revocation of the
license of the principal shall not by itself affect the liability of either the
principal or the surety on such bond.
(c) Should the coverage of the bond required by this section be
reduced by recovery or for any other reason, the surety on such bond shall
immediately notify the electrical inspector, and the principal shall be
suspended from all rights and privileges under this article until the full
amount and coverage are restored.
(d) Upon five days' written notice to the principal of the bond under
this section and to the electrical inspector, the surety on such bond shall
have the privilege of cancelling any such bond. Cancellation of such bond
shall not cancel or reduce the surety's liability on any transaction begun
before 12:00 noon on the effective date of cancellation.]
Section 30. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to require the issuance of a license to a master electrician, journeyman
electrician, master sign electrician, journeyman sign electrician, residential wireman,
maintenance electrician, or apprentice electrician upon proof of the applicant's State of
Texas electrician's license by amending Section 14-196 to read as follows:
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"Sec. 14-196. Issuance.
Upon the submission of satisfactory proof that an applicant [has
successfully] is licensed by the State of Texas [completed the
examination] as a master electrician, journeyman electrician, [or] master
sign electrician, journeyman sign electrician, residential wireman,
maintenance electrician, or apprentice electrician [as provided in Division
6 of this article], the electrical inspector, upon payment of such fees and
upon fulfillment of such other requirements as are specified in this article,
shall issue to each applicant the class of license which such person is
qualified to receive under the provisions of this article."
Section 31. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended apply the restrictions on work beyond the scope of the license issued by
the City to residential wireman electricians by amending Section 14-197 as to read
follows:
"Sec. 14-197. Restrictions on work beyond scope of license.
It shall be unlawful for the holder of any license issued under the
provisions of this article to engage in any phase of the electrical business
or perform any work in the electrical trade other than such business or
work authorized by the class of license ar permit held by him. The master1
[or] journeyman, or when applicable, residential wireman electrician
responsible shall be present, on the site, whenever [the use of unlicensed
labor is being used to install] electrical materials, products or equipment
are bein�installed."
Section 32. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision relating to the suspension of licenses
on the terms described therein by deleting therefrom Section 14-203 in its entirety as
follows:
[Sec. 14-203. Suspension of licenses.
The city may suspend the license of any licensed contractor or electrician
within the city for a period not to exceed one year after determining at a
proper hearing as set out in this section that the licensee:
(1) Has committed an offense for which he has not been convicted, but
for which automatic suspension of such licensee, upon conviction, would
follow under the provisions of section 14-204;
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(2) Has permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of such license;
(3) Has committed an offense in another state, county or city, which if
committed in this city would be grounds for suspension or revocation;
(4) Is a habitual violator of this article;
(5) Has performed electrical work that is in violation of this article or
the NEC, and such work is found to be the cause or contributing cause of a
fire, whether or not there is any actual damage or loss;
(6) Has performed electrical work that is in violation of this article and
then failed or refused to make corrections necessary for the work to
conform to this article;
(7) Is a habitual drunkard or narcotics addict;
(8) Has defrauded any person for whom he has rendered or contracted
to render service; or
(9) Has failed to use approved materials.]
Section 33. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision relating to the automatic suspension
of licenses on the terms described therein by deleting therefrom Section 14-204 in its
entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-204. Automatic suspension of license.
(a) The license of any person shall be automatically suspended upon
final conviction of any of the following offenses:
(1) Taking out a permit in the name of a person authorized to do the
electrical work and thereafter permitting a person not authorized by this
article to do the electrical work;
(2) Tampering with, diverting from or in any way interfering with the
proper action or registration of an electrical meter, as that offense is
defined in V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 31.04;
(3) Employing as a master, journeyman or other electrician any person
not then licensed as provided by this article to perform work in the city;
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(4) Lending or knowingly permitting the use of any license for the doing
of any electrical work to any person not entitled thereto under the
provisions of this article;
(5) Displaying or representing as one's own a license for the doing of
any electrical work when such license has not been lawfully issued to the
person so displaying such license;
(6) Failing or refusing to surrender to the electrical inspector on demand
any license which has been suspended, cancelled or revoked as provided
by law;
(7) Applying for or having in one's possession more than one current
license of the same type provided for in this article;
(8) Displaying or causing or permitting to be displayed or having in
one's possession any instrument purporting to be any license for the doing
of any electrical work, knowing such instrument to be fictitious or to have
been cancelled, revoked, suspended or altered;
(9) Using a false or fictitious name, or giving a false or fictitious address
in any application for any license provided for in this article or any
renewal or duplicate therefor, or knowingly making a false statement or
knowingly concealing a material fact, or otherwise committing fraud in
making such application;
(10) Performing any character of electrical wark for which a license is
required, without the license required by this article, or while such license
is suspended, cancelled or revoked;
(11) For the violation of section 14-122(a).
(b) The suspension provided for in this section shall in the first
instance be for a period of six months. If any license shall be suspended
under the provisions of this article for the second time, such second
suspension shall be for a period of one year. The suspension of any license
shall be automatically extended upon the licensee's being convicted of
performing electrical work while the license of such person is suspended,
with such extended period of suspension being for a like period as the
original suspension, and in addition to any other penalty as provided in
this article.]
Section 34. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision relating to the revocation of licenses
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on the terms described therein by deleting therefrom Section 14-205 in its entirety as
follows:
[Sec. 14-205. Revocation of license.
If, within any three-year period, the holder of any license issued under the
terms of this article shall have been finally convicted three times or more
for a violation of any of the provisions of this article, the city may revoke
and cancel such license, and upon such revocation and cancellation, such
license shall be and become null and void and cannot be renewed
thereafter.]
Section 35. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision relating to the surrender and return of
licenses on the terms described therein by deleting therefrom Section 14-206 in its
entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-206. Surrender and return of license.
Any license which has been suspended or revoked shall be surrendered to
and retained by the electrical inspector, except that at the end of the period
of suspension of such license, the license so surrendered shall be returned
to the licensee.]
Section 36. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision relating to the appeals from the
suspension or revocation of licenses on the terms described therein by deleting therefrom
Section 14-207 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-207. Appeals.
Any person denied a license or whose license has been suspended or
revoked by the city, except where such suspension or revocation is
automatic under the provisions of section 14-204 of this article, or any
person who is otherwise aggrieved by a decision of the city, may appeal to
the city council, and the aggrieved shall have the right to file a petition
within ten days thereafter for a hearing before the city. The city council
shall set the matter for hearing upon 14 days' written notice to the
aggrieved person, and thereupon take testimony and examine into the facts
of the case, and determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a license or
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is subject to suspension or revocation of his license under the provisions of
this article.]
Section 37. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove therefrom the provision adopting the Examination Plumbing
Code and Study Guide, as published by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners as
described therein by deleting therefrom Section 14-231 in its entirety as follows:
[Sec. 14-231. State ezamination code and study guide adopted.
The Examination Plumbing Code and Study Guide, as published by the
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, a true and correct copy of
which is on file with the city secretary, is hereby adopted and made a part
of this article, including all appendices, save and except chapter 26 thereof
which is hereby deleted in its entirety.]
Section 38. City of Friendswood, Texas Ordinance No. 93-1, as amended,
originally adopted on or about the 15t" day of February 1993, and City of Friendswood,
Texas Ordinance No. 99-36, as amended, originally adopted on or about the 27th day of
September 1999, same being a portion of Chapter 14 of the Friendswood City Code, is
hereby amended by deleting the reference to the 2000 version of the International
Plumbing Code in Section 14-232 thereof and adding thereto a reference to the 2003
version of the International Plumbing Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-232. International Plumbing Code adopted.
The International Plumbing Code, [2000] 2003 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which is on file with the
city secretary, is hereby adopted and made a part of this article[, save and
except that, should any provision thereof be in conflict with the
Examination Plumbing Code and Study Guide adopted in section 14-231,
the Examination Plumbing Code and Study Guide shall prevail.]"
Section 39. City of Friendswood, Texas Ordinance No. 93-1, as amended,
originally adopted on or about the 15th day of February 1993, and City of Friendswood,
Texas Ordinance No. 99-36, as amended, originally adopted on or about the 27th day of
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September 1999, same being a portion of Chapter 14 of the Friendswood City Code, is
hereby amended by deleting the reference to the 2000 version of the International
Mechanical Code in Section 14-256 thereof and adding thereto a reference to the 2003
version of the International Mechanical Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-256. International Mechanical Code adopted.
The [2000] 2003 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, including
appendices except appendix B thereof, as published by the International
Code Council, Inc., an authentic copy of which has been filed with the city
secretary, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this article."
Section 40. City of Friendswood, Texas Ordinance No. 93-1, as amended,
originally adopted on or about the 15t" day of February 1993, and City of Friendswood,
Texas Ordinance No. 99-36, as amended, originally adopted on or about the 27th day of
September 1999, same being a portion of Chapter 14 of the Friendswood City Code, is
hereby amended by deleting the reference to the 2000 version of the International Fuel
Gas Code in Section 14-281 thereof, adding thereto a reference to the 2003 version of the
International Fuel Gas Code, and deleting the adoption of the appendices of the
International Fuel Gas Code, by amending Section 14-281 to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-281. International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
The [2000] 2003 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, [including
appendices as] published by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy
of which has been filed with the city secretary, is hereby adopted and
made a part of this article."
Section 41. City of Friendswood, Texas Ordinance No. 93-1, as amended,
originally adopted on or about the 15th day of February 1993, and City of Friendswood,
Texas Ordinance No. 99-36, as amended, originally adopted on or about the 27th day of
September 1999, same being a portion of Chapter 14 of the Friendswood City Code, is
hereby amended by deleting the reference to the 2000 version of the International Energy
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Conservation Code in Section 14-290 thereof and adding thereto a reference to the 2003
version of the International Enery Conversation Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-290. International Energy Conservation Code adopted.
The [2000] 2003 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code,
as published by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which has
been filed with the city secretary, is hereby adopted and made part of this
article."
Section 42. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to remove the provisions contained therein requiring fences and require
compliance with Appendix G of the 2003 International Residential Code for One-and-
Two Family Dwellings by amending Section 14-331 to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-331. [Fences required; specifications; ezception.] Barrier
Requirements
Every person in possession of land within the city, either as owner,
purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated
a swimming pool shall at all times maintain upon the lot or premises on
which the swimming pool is located, and completely surrounding the
swimming pool, lot or premises, a fence, wall or other solid structure
designed to [prevent small children from inadvertently wandering into the
pool. The fence or other solid structure shall be not less than 3 1/2 feet in
height and shall be constructed so as to not have voids, holes or openings
larger than four inches in one dimension, except doors or gates when open,
and shall not create a ladder effect that can be climbed from the outside.
All such doors or gates opening directly into such enclosure shall be
equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device to be attached to the
upper quarter of such gate or door; provided, however, the door of any
dwelling occupied by human beings and forming part of the enclosure
required by this section need not be so equipped.] comply with the
reQUirements of Appendix G of the 2003 International Residential Code
for One-and-Two Family Dwellin�s.
[(b)It shall be unlawful to possess or maintain any swimming pool in the
city which is not fenced in accardance with the requirements of this
section, except that any existing swimming pool located on five or more
acres or any existing swimming pool located not less than 265 feet from
any building designed or used for residential or commercial purposes other
than a single-family residential dwelling located on the same tract as the
swimming pool need not be so fenced.]"
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Section 43. City of Friendswood, Texas Ordinance No. 93-1, as amended,
originally adopted on or about the 15t" day of February 1993, and City of Friendswood,
Texas Ordinance No. 99-36, as amended, originally adopted on or about the 27th day of
September 1999, same being a portion of Chapter 14 of the Friendswood City Code, is
hereby amended by deleting the reference to the 2000 version of the International
Property Maintenance Code in Section 14-351 thereof and adding thereto a reference to
the 2003 version of the International Property Maintenance Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-351. International Property Maintenance Code.
The [2000] 2003 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code,
, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which is
on file with the city secretary, is hereby adopted and made a part of this
article."
Section 44. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Friendswood, Texas is
hereby amended to change Appendix D to the Friendswood City Code, said appendix
being the Schedule of Fees of the City to change the Code references regarding fees
charged for electricians licenses as follows:
(3) lectrician's license renewal fees:
. aster electrician..........
50.00 14-192
ourneyman electrician.......... 5.00 �14-193] 14-192
5.00
�. Apprentice Electrician......... 5.00
d. Residential Electrician.........
e. Maintenance Electrician.......
5.00
50.00
f Master Sign Electrician........ 5.00 14-192
. Journe man Si n Electrician........
(4) Duplicate electrician's license.......... 1.00
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Section 45. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Ordinance, or any
provision contained in any code adopted hereby, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and, upon conviction, shall be fined in an amount not to exceed $2000. Each day of
violation of any such provision shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 46. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict
herewith are,to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 47. In the event any clause phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this
Ordinance or the application of the same to any person or circumstances shall for any
reason be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it
shall not affect, impair, or invalidate this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision
hereof other than the part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City Council of
the City of Friendswood, Texas, declares that it would have passed each and every part of
the same notwithstanding the omission of any such part thus declared to be invalid or
unconstitutional,whether there be one or more parts.
PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this 3rd day of January 2005
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on second and final reading this
17th day of Januarv 2005.
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Kimball W. Brizendine
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Deloris McKenzie, TR1�C
City Secretary
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