Ordinance number

CHAPTER 33 – SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION

IBC SECTION 3305

SANITARY

*IBC Section 3305.1; changed to read as follows:

3305.1 Facilities required. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for occupants and customers during construction, remodeling or demolition activities in accordance with the International Plumbing Code.
Exception: When the remodel includes the sanitary facilities, other facilities must be available or temporary facilities provided.

IBC SECTION 3306

PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS

*IBC Section 3306.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:

When falling debris may, in the opinion of the Building Official, create a hazardous situation to pedestrians or motorist, barriers shall be required as specified in Section 3306.6.

*IBC Section 3306.2; add second paragraph to read as follows:

When authorization to close the sidewalk is obtained, the Building Official may permit a solid fence. The contractor shall place pedestrian warning signs on each side of the barricade at corners occupied by said barricades. The pedestrian signs shall read as follows:

WARNING

“Pedestrians are required by law to use

the opposite side of the street.”
WARNING

“No Parking or Standing of Vehicles.”

CHAPTER 35 – REFERENCED STANDARDS

*IBC Chapter 35, “Referenced Standards”; amend the standards listed below to read as follows:

NFPA

Standard Referenced

reference in code

number Title section number

72-07 10 National Fire Alarm Code . . . . . . . . . . . 901.6, 903.4.1, 904.3.5, 907.2, 907.2.5, 907.2.11, 907.2.13.2,

907.3, 907.3.3, 907.3.4, 907.5.2.1.2, 907.5.2.2, 907.6, 907.6.1,

907.6.5, 907.7, 907.7.1, 907.7.2, 911.1.5, 3006.5, 3007.6

CHAPTER 36- DOCKS, PIERS AND BOATHOUSES

*Chapter 36; added to read as follows:

Chapter 36

Docks, Piers and Boathouses

IBC SECTION 3601

General
3601 General. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any body of water within the corporate limits of Fort Worth that is under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Fort Worth. In the absence of other provisions, this chapter may be used on bodies of water not under the control of the City of Fort Worth.
This chapter and the “Docks, Piers and Boat House” standards, adopted elsewhere, may be more stringent than other provisions of this code and other codes.
3601.1 Variances/Water Department Release. Lake Worth is owned by the City of Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Water Department has the charge for the safety of the water, as well as, safe usage of the water system. As such, some provisions in this chapter shall be designated as a regulation from the Water Department and will be identified as (WD). Any such section identified with (WD) cannot be granted a variance by the Construction and Fire Prevention Board without first obtaining a release from the Director of the Water Department.

IBC SECTION 3602

Definitions
3602 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter, have the meanings shown herein.
DEAD LOAD. The permanent inert weight of materials of construction incorporated into the structure, including fixed or permanent attachments, such as bumpers, railings, winch stands, roof structures, etc.
As further defined in Chapter 16, the weight of materials of construction incorporated into the building, including but not limited to walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, stairways, built-in partitions, finishes, cladding and other similarly incorporated architectural and structural items, and fixed service equipment including the weight of cranes. All dead loads are considered permanent loads.
DECKING. The surface material that forms the floor of the structure.
As further defined in Chapter 16, an exterior floor supported on at least two opposing sides by an adjacent structure, and/or posts, piers or other independent supports.
DOCK, PIER, OR BOAT HOUSE (or any combination). A structure extending from the shore into the water to permit the landing and mooring of vessels. The term “dock”, “pier” or “boat house” includes the anchoring system and any walkways or bridges that will attach to the structure itself.
HUNT ABSORPTION TEST. A test documenting the rate at which flotation material absorbs liquid, as well as the quantity of liquid absorbed.
LAKEFRONT PROPERTY LINE. The property line that borders the regulated water area. (For Lake Worth, “as shown on the final plat of record or survey for the property”.)
LAKE WORTH MANAGEMENT OFFICE (LWMO).  That group in the Water and Property Management Departments responsible for review and approval of improvements to structures, prior to permitting, at or in Lake Worth and who shall administer the requirements of those departments.
LIVE LOAD. Any moving or variable superimposed load on the structure.
As further defined in Chapter 16, those loads produced by the use and occupancy of the building or other structure and do not include construction or environmental loads such as wind load, snow load, rain load, earthquake load, flood load or dead load.
LOADS. Forces or other actions that result from the weight of building materials, occupants and their possessions, environmental effect, differential movement and restrained dimensional changes. Permanent loads are those loads in which variations over time are rare or of small magnitude, such as dead loads. All other loads are variable loads.
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (RPE). A professional engineer currently registered with the State of Texas as a professional engineer.
STRUCTURAL DEAD LOAD. The weight of the structure and its ability to support itself.
STRUCTURE. When used in this Chapter shall be inclusive of entire dock, pier or boat house, including the walkway, anchoring system, cables, floats, electrical, plumbing and any other related components or materials installed in conjunction with the construction, maintenance, or use of the dock.
WALKWAY (or BRIDGE). A passage that provides access from the land or a boat dock, marina, or other floating facility.