§ 10-159. Amendments.

The International Mechanical Code, 2015 edition, shall be amended as follows:

Section 102.8; change to read as follows:

102.8 Referenced Codes and Standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the adopted amendments. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the National Electrical Code (NEC) shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.

Section 106.5.2; change to read as follows:

106.5.2 Fee schedule. Permit fees shall be established by resolution of the Rockwall City Council.

Section 109; change title to read as follows: Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

Section 109.1; change to read as follows:

109.1 General. The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board shall be in accordance with Article II, Division 3, Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Rockwall.

Sections 109.1.1 to 109.7; delete.

Section 306.3; change to read as follows:

306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided … {bulk of paragraph unchanged} … side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), and large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following:

1.

A permanent stair.

2.

A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb. (136 kg) capacity.

3.

An access door from an upper floor level.

4.

Access panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the code official due to building conditions.

Exceptions:

1.

The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed … {remainder of section unchanged}

Section 403.2.1; add an item 5 to read as follows:

5.

Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory, or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.

Section 501.3; add an exception to read as follows:

501.3 Exhaust Discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged outdoors at a point where it will not cause a public nuisance and not less than the distances specified in Section 501.3.1. The air shall be discharged to a location from which it cannot again be readily drawn in by a ventilating system. Air shall not be exhausted into an attic, crawl space, or be directed onto walkways.

Exceptions:

4.

Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when infiltration of outside air is present.

(Ord. No. 04-05, § 1(6-27), 1-20-2004; Ord. No. 08-03, § 1(exh. A, art. III), 1-22-2008; Ord. No. 12-02, § 3, 2-6-2012; Ord. No. 16-32, § 3, 5-16-2016)