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Sec. 22-160. - International Fire Code.#
The International Fire Code is adopted and codified in chapter 46, article II of this Code.
(Ord. No. 2024-19, § 1, 8-13-24)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2024-19, § 1, adopted Aug. 13, 2024, renumbered the former § 22-160 as § 46-26 and enacted a new § 22-160 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.
Sec. 22-161. - International Fuel Gas Code.#
(a)
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 edition, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary is hereby adopted as the fuel gas code of the city, said adoption being inclusive of appendices listed:
(1)
Appendix A (IFGS), Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping
(2)
Appendix B (IFGS), Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances
(3)
Appendix C (IFGS), Exit Terminals
(4)
Appendix D (IFGS), Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation
(Ord. No. 2025-07, § 11, 2-11-25)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2025-07, § 11, adopted Feb. 11 2025, repealed the former § 22-161, and enacted a new § 22-161 as set out herein. The former § 22-161 pertained to International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 edition and derived from Ord. No. 2001-26, § 7, adopted Dec. 11, 2001; Ord. No. 2003-17, § 7, adopted Oct. 21, 2003; Ord. No. 2009-25, § 1, adopted Nov. 24, 2009; Ord. No. 2017-14, § 2, adopted July 14, 2017.
Sec. 22-162. - International Energy Conservation Code.#
(a)
The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary is hereby adopted as the energy conservation code of the city.
(Ord. No. 2025-07, § 13, 2-11-25)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2025-07, § 13, adopted Feb. 11 2025, repealed the former § 22-162, and enacted a new § 22-162 as set out herein. The former § 22-162 pertained to International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 edition and derived from Ord. No. 2001-26, § 7, adopted Dec. 11, 2001; Ord. No. 2003-17, § 7, adopted Oct. 21, 2003; Ord. No. 2009-22, § 1, adopted Nov. 24, 2009; Ord. No. 2017-14, § 2, adopted July 14, 2017.
Sec. 22-163. - International Property Maintenance Code.#
(a)
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary is hereby adopted as the property maintenance code of the city.
(Ord. No. 2025-07, § 15, 2-11-25)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2025-07, § 15, adopted Feb. 11 2025, repealed the former § 22-163, and enacted a new § 22-163 as set out herein. The former § 22-163 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2001-26, § 7, adopted Dec. 11, 2001; Ord. No. 2003-17, § 7, adopted Oct. 21, 2003; Ord. No. 2005-17, § 2, adopted Sept. 6, 2005; Ord. No. 2009-30, § 1, adopted Nov. 24, 2009; Ord. No. 2017-14, § 2, adopted July 14, 2017.
Sec. 22-164. - NFPA Life Safety Code, 2015 edition.#
The NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2015 edition, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary is hereby adopted as the life safety code of the city.
(Ord. No. 2001-26, § 7, 12-11-01; Ord. No. 2003-17, § 7, 10-21-03; Ord. No. 2009-21, § 1, 11-24-09; Ord. No. 2017-14, § 2, 7-14-17)
Sec. 22-165. - International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.#
(a)
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 edition, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city secretary is hereby adopted as the swimming pool and spa code of the city.
(Ord. No. 2025-07, § 17, 2-11-25)
Sec. 22-166. - Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code.#
(a)
Section 101.1 "Title." Insert "The City of Burnet, Texas."
(b)
Section 103.1 "Creation of Agency." Insert: "Building Department"
(c)
Section 106.3 "Application for permit." Add the following: "If a building owner is claiming an exemption under state law because he or she is planning to do the work him or herself, then the owner shall provide proof to the building department that he or she owns the building as his or her homestead."
(d)
Section 109.5.1 "Re-inspection." Add new section to read as follows: "Where any work or installation does not pass any inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made to achieve compliance with this code. The work or installation shall then be re-submitted to the Building Official for re-inspection. A fee shall be paid to the city for each re-inspection."
(e)
Section 406.4.2 "Test Duration." Amend to read as follows: "Test duration shall be not less than fifteen (15) minutes. For larger piping systems, the code official may require a longer test duration, not to exceed 24 hours."
(f)
Section 621.2 "Prohibited use." Add the following exception: "Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in 108.7."
(Ord. No. 2025-07, § 12 (Exh. F), 2-11-25)
Sec. 22-167. - Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code.#
(a)
Section C101.1 'Title." Insert 'The City of Burnet, Texas."
(b)
Section C105.6 "Re-inspection and testing." Amend to read as follows: "Where any work or installation does not pass an inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made to achieve compliance with this code. The work or installation shall then be resubmitted to the code official for re-inspection. A fee shall be paid to the city for each re-inspection."
(c)
Section R101.1 "Title." Insert "The City of Burnet, Texas."
(d)
Section R105.6 "Re-inspection and testing." Amend to read as follows: "Where any work or installation does not pass an inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made to achieve compliance with this code. The work or installation shall then be resubmitted to the code official for re-inspection. A fee shall be paid to the city for each re-inspection."
(e)
Table R301.1 "Climate Zones, Moisture Regimes, and Warm Humid Designation by State, County and Territory" is amended to designate Burnet County, Texas as Climate Zone 2A.
(Ord. No. 2025-07, § 14 (Exh. G), 2-11-25; Ord. No. 2026-09, § 2, 3-24-26)
Sec. 22-168. - Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.#
(a)
Section 101.1 "Title." Insert 'The City of Burnet, Texas."
(b)
Section 103.1 "Creation of Agency." Insert "Building Department"
(c)
Section 302.4 "Weeds" Insert "Twelve (12) Inches"
(d)
Section 302.10 "Fences" New section added to read as follows: "All fences shall be maintained reasonably plumb and structurally sound; each structural and decorative member of a fence shall be free of deterioration and be compatible in size, material, and appearance with the remainder of the fence. A fence that has deteriorated to a condition that is likely to fall shall be repaired or replaced."
(e)
Section 304.14 "Insect screens." Insert "January 1 to December 31"
(f)
Section 602.3 "Heat supply." Amend to read as follows: "Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases, or sublets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a temperature of not less than 65° F (18° C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.
(g)
Section 602.4 "Occupiable work spaces." Amend to read as follows: "Indoor work spaces that may be occupied shall be supplied with heat to maintain a temperature of not less than 65° F (18° C) during the period that the space is occupied." [Exceptions to remain as written.]
(Ord. No. 2025-07, § 16 (Exh. H), 2-11-25)
Sec. 22-169. - Amendments to the International Swimming Pool And Spa Code.#
(a)
Section 101.1 "Title." Insert "The City of Burnet, Texas."
(b)
Section 103.1 "Creation of Agency." Insert "Building Department"
(Ord. No. 2025-07, § 18( Exh. I), 2-11-25)