NOTICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING The City Council for the City of Simonton, Texas, will hold its City Council Special Meeting on February 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Emergency Services District #4 (ESD#4)/ Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department at 33301 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441, for the purpose of considering the following: 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation and Pledge 3. Public Comments In accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Government Code 551.007, the City Council may not discuss or take action on any item. NOTlisted on the Agenda. Each member ofthe public wishing to speak must sign in prior to the meeting and is limited to 3 minutes. Ina accordance with the City Council's Adopted Resolution 0350l,CmaluctofMising for Council and Public Comments, all attendees are respectfully reminded of the City Council's commitment to decorum and mutual respect. 4. Consider and take action on the Consent Agenda Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are generally enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule occurs when a Council Member requests one or more items removedj from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action. a. Draft City Council Meeting Minutes of. January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting. 5. New Business a. Consider and take action regarding Resolution No. 2025-01: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Simonton, Texas, Adopting the Amended Rules and Procedures Related to City Council Deliberations and Public Comment During City Council Meetings. b. Consider and take action regarding City Hall Project Revision. Consider and take action to update building code ordinances. 6. Adjourn to Executive Session 7. Reconvene to Open Session Section. 551.071 - Consultation with. Legal Counsel 8. Consider and take action resulting from Executive Session. 9. Reports a. Mayor b. City Council City Attorney d. Citys Staff 10. Schedule Next City Council Meeting: February 18, 2025. 11. Adjournment I,t the undersigned, City Secretary oft the City of Simonton, do hereby certify that on. January 31, 2025I posted a true and correct copy of the above and following notice oft the Special Meeting of the City of Simonton Council to be held on February 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Emergency Services District #4 (ESD#4)/ Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department at 33301 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441, which posting was done not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the date fixed for said meeting. SIMOI w NarciMohr, 0 The City Council may hold an Open or Closed meeting by telephone conference call ifan emergency or public necessity exists within the meaning of Section 551.045 of the Open Meetings Act, and the The City Council may convene into executive session on any matter related to any ofthe above agenda items for aj purpose, such a closed session is allowed under Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Reasonable accommodation, for persons with disabilities attending this meeting will be available. Persons with disabilities in need ofs special assistance at the meeting should please contact the City Secretary at 281-533-9809 Agendas are posted convening at one location ofa quorum of the City Council is difficult or impossible. on the City Website at htp.lsimontontesasgoy, Minutes City Council - Regular City Council Meeting CITY OF SIMONTON January 28, 2025 This is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the City Council - Regular Meeting oft the Simonton City Council held on January 28, 2025 at 6:30j p.m. A quorum was present with the following City Kelli Carlson, Courtney Cox, Laurie Boudreaux, 1. Call to Order at 6:30j p.m. - and Burns Turner City Staff present: City Secretary Nanci Mohr City Finance. Julie Watts Public Present: A Dan McJunkin, Louise Plowman, Barbara.Minton: and Angela King. 2. Invocation and Pledge Mayor Boudreaux gaveheinvocation. Mayor) Boudegglalcagemlyint thePledge ofAllegiance. 3. 4. Public None. Consider andfake actionon the Consent Agenda ltems listed underthe Consent Agenda are considered routine and are generally enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule OCCMrS when a Council Member requests one or morèitems removed from the Consent Agendaj forseparate discussion and action. a. DraftGity Gouncil Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024 Regular Meeting. Motion'by Council Member Justin Boudreaux to approve December 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes. Motion seconded by Council Member Burns Turner. Ayes: Five Noes: None Present and not voting except in the event of ai tie: Mayor Boudreaux. Motion passed unanimously. 1 5. New Business a. Consider and take action on Lamar Consolidated ISD's (Campus Eight West) Motion by Council Member Burns Turner to approve plan submittal. Motion seconded submittal ofp plans for infrastructure improvements. by Council Member Justin Boudreau. Ayes: Five Noes: None Abstain: None Present and not voting except in the event Motion passed unanimously. -- b. Consider and take action regarding CityHall Mayor Boudreaux provided an update on theGity Hall Project, related to ADA compliance issues, and mgimenpendarhisetnt oversights. A ntbupte delays C. Consider and take action to adopt the recordingofCity Council Meeting Minutes as prescribed by the Texas Open Meetings Act andRobert's) Rules of Order. Mayor Boudreaux suggested that paring dowpemesting.minuts to the Texas Open Meetings Act specifications would be lèss aboriousforbeCity: Secretary. City Council provided consensus. ACity Policy toi reflects same to bel presented to Council int the néar future. d. Payment Report September 2024. City,finance Julie Watts-provided an explanation of the report. Motion by Council Member Kelli Carlson to approve September 2024 Payment Report. Motion seconded by.Council Member Justin Boudreau. Ayes: Three (Carlson, Boudreau, Turner) Noes: None Abstain: Two/(Cox and Haley) Motion passed. Presènt ândnot voting except in the event ofat tie: Mayor Boudreaux. e. Payment Report - October 2024. Motion by Council Member Justin Boudreau to approve October 2024 Payment Report. Motion seconded by Council Member Burns Turner. Ayes: Three (Carlson, Boudreau, Turner) Noes: None 2 Abstain: Two (Cox and Haley) Motion passed. Present and not voting except in the event ofa a tie: Mayor Boudreaux. 1 f. Payment Report - November 2024. Motion by Council Member Kelli Carlson to approve November 2024 Payment Report. Motion seconded by Council Member. Justin Boudreau. Ayes: Three (Carlson, Boudreau, Turner) Noes: None Abstain: Two (Cox and Haley) Motion passed. Present and not voting except ini the event of atié: 6 g. Council Report - September 2024. City Finance Julie Watts provided an explanation,of.dhe rèport. Motion'"by Council Member. Justin Boudreau to approve September 2024Gouncil Report. Motion seconded by Council Member Burns Turnêr Ayes: Three (Carlson, Noes: One (Cox) Abstain: One (Haley) Present and-not.voting except Motionpassed. Council Report- October 2024. of Mayor Boudreaux. h. Motion-by-Counçil Member Kelli Carlson to approve October 2024 Council Report. Motion secondedby Couhc'Member Justin Boudreau. Ayes: Three Garlson,Boudreau, Turner) Noes: One (Cox) Abstain: One (Haley) Motionpassed. Present and norvoting except int the event of a tie: Mayor Boudreaux. :. i. Counci Report-N November 2024. City Finance Julie Watts provided an explanation of the report. Motion by Council Member Justin Boudreau to approve November 2024 Council ReportPlymentLising. Motion seconded by Council Member Burns Turner. Ayes: Three (Carlson, Boudreau, Turner) Noes: 3 Abstain: Two (Cox and Haley) Motion passed. Present and not voting except int the event ofat tie: Mayor Boudreaux. j. Fiscal Year-End 2024. Report. Motion by Council Member. Justin Boudreau to approve Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue and Expense. Report. Motion seconded by Council Member Kelli Carlson. Ayes: Three (Carlson, Boudreau, Turner) Noes: Two (Cox and Haley) Présent and not voting except int the event of atie: - A Abstain; Motion passed. - Revenue and' Expense Reports for October 2024 and November-2024 were provided for informational purposesonly and will be formally presented to Council for vote at a future meeting. 7 6. Adjourn to Executive Session Section 551.071 - Consultatianwith Legal Counse Council did: not adjourn the meeting 7. Reconvene to Open Session- - Council-did not reconvene" 8. 9. Consider and Reports a. Mayor from Executivé Session 1- None. Lot buy-ouhupdate movyforwardattbist time. MayoCoumeiDimer A FortBend" County has not completed demolition and is not] prepared to Scheduled for March 27, 2025 at. Anthonie'sl Market Grill. ii. The Mayor stated that Anthonie Decker has applied as the first applicant forthe City's 2025 Election. b. City Council i. Highway 36A Coalition. Luncheon - update attended the luncheon and provided an update. Council Member Courtney Cox, Faith Haley and Justin Boudreau C. d. EDCA Board and. EDC B. Board Updates Keep Simonton Beautiful Updates None. Council Member Kelli Carlson stated that Trash-Offis scheduled for March 29, 4 2025 and Spring Round-Up is scheduled for April 26, 2025. She stated that there are two vacancies that remain open on the KSB Board. The deadline to apply is February 16, 2025. City Attorney - not present. City Staff-N None. e. f 10. Next City Council Meeting date is tentatively scheduled for February 4, 2025. The next confirmied Council Meeting is scheduled for February 18,2025. 11. Adjournment Mayor Boudreaux adjourned the City Council Respectfully submitted, Mayor Laurie Boudreaux 6 -5 OF Nanci Mohr, City Secretary 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMONTON, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE AMENDED RULES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO CITY COUNCIL DELIBERATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENT DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. * * WHEREAS, Pursuant to Chapter 22 ofthe Texas Local Government Code and Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council (the "Counci!") of the City of Simonton (the "City") may adopt rules related to the procedures by which the Council may conduct its meetings and rules guiding the interaction of the public during meetings of the Council (the "Rules"); WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the Rules attached to this Resolution as. Exhibit"A", and finds that the Rules are reasonable and serve the public purpose of allowing the Council to conduct its business in an efficient manner during its meetings; and NOW THEREFORE: BEITRESOLVED BYTHECITY COUNCIL OFTHECITYOFSIMONTON, TEXAS: SECTIONI.THAT the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct and are: incorporated SECTION 2. THAT the Rules, attached to and made a part of this Resolution as Exhibit "A", arel hereby adopted and made effective immediately upon passage by the Council. and herein for all purposes. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of February 2025. FOR THECITY: Respectfully submitted, 0 MON Mayor Laurie Boudreaux Nanci Mohr, City Secretary EXHIBIT A AMENDED City of Simonton Council Rules: Council Deliberations & Public Comment During City Meetings AMENDEDCITYOESIMONTON CITY COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES CITY COUNCIL DELIBERATIONS & PUBLIC COMMENTS AT CITY MEETINGS Thesei rules and procedures (the Rules") are intended for the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Simonton (the "City"), the citizens of the City, and any attendees of any meeting oft the Council. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 22 and Texas Government Code Chapter 551 (together the' "Meetings Laws"), authorize the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, orac Council Member toj preside over ar meeting ofthe Council. Thel Meetings Laws also authorize the Counçil to adopt reasonable rules regarding the public's right to address the Council at a meeting oft the Council, including rules that limit the total amount of time that a member of the public may address the Council on a given item at a meeting of the Council. In order to provide the framework for the execution of the authorizations of the Meetings Laws, these Rules shall be in effect upon their adoption by- the Council and until such time as they are amended or new rules adopted in the manner provided by these Rules. Presiding Officer. The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the Council and, except in elections, may vote onlyi ifthere is a tie. At the first meeting ofar new Council, or as soon as practicable thereafter, the Council shall elect one (1) Council member to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ofone (1)year. Ifthe Mayor fails, is unable, or refuses to act, the Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the Mayor's duties as the presiding officer of any Council meeting. If the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tempore are absent, any Council member may be appointed as the presiding officer for the Council meeting by The presiding officer shall preside over any meeting of the Council and enforce these rules and procedures. The. presiding officer shall make decisions on questions of procedure, subject to review by the Council as a whole. Fallowing a decision oft the presidingo officèr onaquestion ofproedire,anylo@)Councimember: may appeal the decision tot the Couneil as a whole by the making and seconding of an appeal. Substitution for Mayor. In the case ofac conflict or abstention, the Mayor may call the Mayor Pro Tempore, or in the Mayor Pro Tempore's absence, any other Council member to take the Mayor's place as the meeting chair. Such substitutions shall not continue beyond the item or items related to the conflict or abstention, and ini no case Oral Presentations by City Staff. Matters requiring the Council's attention or action which may have developed since the deadline for delivery of the Council's agenda packets may, upon approval of the Council, and after satisfying the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act, be presented orally by the City Administrator, or Citizens and other visitors are welcomed to attend all meetings of the Council and will be admitted to the Council chambers or other room in which the Council is Everyone attending the meeting will refrain from private conversations while the 1. am majority vote of the Council. 2. 3. shall extend beyond the adjournment of the meeting ati issue. 4. designated staff. 5. meeting up to thei fire safety capacity oft the room. 6. Council is in session. 7. Presentations by citizens must be confined to any City related issue. Extended discussion or debates will not be allowed. Generally, the Council will listen but will not usually comment on the issue. Citizens wishing to speak shall be allowed to speak, provided prior to the consideration of the item said person completes and delivers to the City Secretary an applicable form providing the citizen's name and address and the topic that the citizen' will discuss. All applicable citizen comment or presentation forms shall be turned to the" City Secretary prior the commencement oft the Council meeting. Persons wishing to express their position on an agenda item but who do not wish to speak may complete an applicable form and indicate theirs support or opposition for aj particular item or items on the agenda. The name and respective position ofs such person(s) shall bei read into the record. Presentation by citizens shall bel limited to at time period ofnot more than three (3) minutes for each speaker. Speakers will have a maximum oft three (3) minutes to speak regardless oft the number ofitems they wished to address.. Any time spent by the Council will not be counted against the citizen's time allotment. No person shall speak more than the time limits provided herein on any subject unless there is an exception supported by ai majority of City Council. The presiding officer shall not be obligated to Following a request by a Council member, the presiding officer may request that the Council re-open aj public hearing after aj public hearing has been closed. Such public hearing may be re-opened only if it is listed on the agenda that is the subject of the meeting ofthe Council, and upont the approval ofai majority vote ofthe Council tore- As a general rule, citizens may not participate in discussions of the Council except when recognized by the presiding officer and during citizen presentations, public recognize a speaker for a second comment on a subject. 8. open such public hearing. 9. hearings, and as otherwise provided for in these Rules. 10. Once public input is closed, thei matter shall bei returned tot the Council for discussion, questions, deliberation, and action. Any Council member is entitled to ask questions When a measure is presented for consideration to the Council, the presiding officer shall recognize the appropriate staff or Council member to present the case, as ofany person in attendance at the meeting. 11. needed. 12. A Council member desiring to speak shall address the presiding officer and, upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall confine discussion tot the agenda item under discussion. When two (2) or more Councilmembers wish to speak, the presiding officer shall name the Council member who is to speak first. Noi member oft the Council shall interrupt another while speaking unless the speaker chooses to yield to questions from another Council member. As a point of courtesy, no Council member should leave thei remainder of ani incomplete Council meeting while in session with the intent ofnot returning without advising the presiding officer. 13. The Council is committed to conducting its business in a courteous, reasonable, and respectful manner. In that spirit, the Council acknowledges that each Council member shall be entitled to speak and ask questions on any item and that in doing sO, each Council member shall be mindful and respectful ofe each other's time and perspective. The presiding officer shall not be obligated to recognize any Council member for a second comment on the subject or amendment until every Council member wishing A complaint that a Council member's questions or comments have become excessive, redundant, repetitive, or otherwise may be made as a point of order as tos speak has been allowed a first comment. provided by the presiding officer. 14. Questions from speakers to the Council with request for an immediate answer, except the applicants and persons representing applicants on platting or zoning cases, shall be prohibited.. A Councilmember'sc questions tospeakers should1 bet tos specifici individuals and thej presiding officer should explain to those individuals beforehand that theymay come to the podium and answer if they choose to; but they cannot offer additional unsolicited input or engage inquestion-andanswer sessions with Council members. 15. No Council member shall be permitted to indulge in profanity or use language personally offensive, impugn the motives of Council members, charge deliberate misrepresentation, or use. language tending tol hold ai member oft the Council, the public, Citizens shall observe the same rules of propriety, decorum, and good conduct as the Council. The presiding officer shall not permit unrecognized speaker's comments or allow a member of the audiencé to indulge in profanities or use language tending to' or City staff up for contempt. 16. hold the Council, thej public, or City staff up for contempt. 17. A speaker shall not present an argument on a matter previously considered by the 18. No person shall make personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks. Any person who becomes boisterous while addressing the Council or while attending the Council meeting shall be removed from the room ifthe security officer is sO directed by the presiding officer, and such person shall be barred from further audience before the Unauthorized remarks from the audience, stamping of feet, whistles, yells, and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted by the presiding officer. Council at the same session. Council during that session of the Council. 19. 20. No signs, posters, or placards will be allowed at Council meetings. Any such signage 21. The presiding officer shall exercise control over persons who disrupt the meeting, violate these Rules, or disregard the presiding officer in the following ascending order of shall be removed by the security officer. action: a. b. Call the person to order, advising that person ofthei infraction. Advise thej person that thei infraction must cease immediately or thej person will be ordered to leave the meeting. C. Order the person to leave the meeting. If the offending person is a member oft the Council, the presiding officer shall call: for a vote on1 the expulsion oft that Council member from the meeting, and such vote: requires a: majority for adoption. 22. Citizens or other visitors attending Council meetings shall: not bring food or drink into the city council chamber ori into any other room in which the Council is meeting. 23. Aj police officer may remove. an individual or individuals for disrupting a meeting as authorized by Texas Penal. Code Section 42.05. When the presiding officer fails to maintain order and decorum, the Council may compel the presiding officer to enforce this provision following a majority vote oft the Council. 24. Pursuant to Robert's Rules ofOrder, the minutes are a record of what was done at the meeting, not what was said. The meeting minutes shall include: a. b. C. d. e. f. g. h. i. Name and kind of meeting (i.e., regular board meeting, an annual meeting, a Names of the chair and secretary or their substitute, names of voting members attending and whether a quorum was present. A sign-in sheet shall be attached Whether minutes from the previous meeting were approved or corrected; Motions made, including the exact wording oft the: motion, who made thei motion The name of the report, the name of the member presenting it, and any action taken on the: report.. If the report was in writing it shall be attached or noted where it may be found. An oral report may be summarized briefly; Othera actions, assignments and deadlines, resolutions, andi recommendations will The Secretary's signature once the minutes have been approved. meeting of the housing committee or a special meeting); Date, place, and time that the meeting began and ended; to the minutes; Names of guests and their subject matter; and the result oft the vote; A record ofai roll-call vote, ifrequired by statute; be briefly recorded; and 25. Any provision of these rules not governed by City or State law may be temporarily suspended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Council members present. The vote on any suspension shall bei taken verbally via "Aye and "No" votes and enteredi into the minutes of thei meeting. From: Josh Mayfield josh.mayreldonlavinka.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 20251 12:40PM Craig Kalkomey Ckalkomey@ya.com> To: Simonton Mayor mayor@simontontexas.govP; Shanna O' Hara sohara@ya.com>; Subject: RE: Simonton City Hall- Restroom Renovation Changes Restroom/Hallway Extension Plumbing/Toilet Acc: $6700 25 bags): :$ $2999 Demo: $500 Repour Concrete Work (will have to eat delivery on a nearly empty truck or hand mix over eminpinsugtonoywale $4430 Electrical (move existing wiring, move wiring wej justi installed, remove light fixtures, vent fan, reinstall, add new! light to bathroom and plug/light in hallway): : $1700 Vent removal, /Installation: $350 Install Door and Trim (all trim): $573 Paint entire bathroom/new portion of hall way extension: $1,000 Flooring Demo and install/Float needed after chipping slab/ float where new: slab meets old: $2457 Clean/Floor Protection: $390 FRP: $1,000 Potty & dumpster: $360 Overhead: $2,500 Total: $24,959.00 Current Quote Under Review ASECOND PLUMBING QUOTE IS IN PROCESS WITH GOAL TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE PLUMBING AND ELIMINATE CONCRETE WORK NECESSITY. MAYOR BOUDREAUX LO SIMON EXPAN SIMONTO EGEND 01.07.25 KEYNOTESA ANDNOTES PROJECTNO. 23.1108 DESIGNER: CK. PMBL. OVERALL FLOORPLAN ANDNOTES A2.01 OVERALL FLOORPLAN LOCATIONPLAN E (3) 8-0" 79518 12-0" (GIOT) R 12-0" ?-0 12-0" 02019 0201B 12-512 AB BREAKROOM 107 E107A) OPEN OFFICE (B106 Be 105 30-53/8" 6201D RECEPTION 102 (E105) €202) Oi2 9-91/8" €107B) WAREHOUSE 700 OPEN DECK NONAC 12-11 1/8" ÇOURTROOM 112 EXISTINGV 202 WAREHOUSE OPENTODECK NONAC OFFICE 106 E110) CLOSET 110. OFFICE 109 CLOSET 111 CORRIDOR 204 12-3" 5-212" Be OFFICE 108 9/A2.0 E12) PROPOSEDRR/ 22-23/8" 203 30-0" 30-11/8 AI 11-6" 119-57/8" City of Simonton Ch8, 8-19 International Codes Adopted Minimum Standard 2015 2018 2018 2018 2015 2015 2018 2020 Bureau Veritas Recommendation 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2023 Current 2018 International Building Code 20091 International Fuel Gas Code 20091 International Mechanical Code 20091 International Plumbing Code 20091 International Property Maintenance Code 20091 International Residential Code (IRC) 20091 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 20111 National Electrical Code Bureau Veritas Comments Stayingwithin! 5-6years of adopted code cycles improves ar municapility's ICO ratingf for The 2018 IECC andi the IRCI is MANDATED by SECO as the minimum codet toi follow. The 2015 ist ther minimum IRC code adopted byt the State. City of Simonton, TX $8-19. International codes adopted. The following codes are hereby adopted by reference with described changes and substitutions as described below: (1) 20181 International Building Code. (2) 2009 International Fuel Gas Code. (3) 2009 International Mechanical Code. (4) 2009 International Plumbing Code. (5) 2009 International Property Maintenance Code. (6) 2009 International Residential Code. (7) 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, (8) 2011 National Electrical Code. (Ordinance 2015-17, sec. 1-1, adopted 9/15/2015; Ordinance 2019-10, sec. 1-1, adopted 11/12/ 2019) Downloaded from ps/eale0.omab7 on2 2025-01-31 Cityotimonton Ch8,8 B-19International CodesA Adopted Current 20181 InternationalE Buildingo Code 20091 International! Fuel GasCode 20091 International MechanicalCode 20091 International PlumbingCode 20091 International Property Maintenance Code 2015 20091 International Residential Code (IRC) 20091 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2018 2011 National ElectricalCode Bureau Veritas. 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Local Government.Codes adoptst thel InternationalCode Councifsl InternatonalR Residential Code BsitexstedonMay1 fort oftheNationalE ElectricalCodee three 73.1 100of1 Tite ARTICLEI TECHNICAEG 58 ernations € e < A a 58-19 adopted. Thefollowing codes adoptedbyn referencey withd describede changes ands below: 00 BuldingCode. tionalFueGasCode. AechanicalCode yY-A tbwpGwaLA (8) omlustoniFikcialcade 2020. the2020N National Electrical Code hasb beena This site provides information about code usage in the United States or Internationally. Select a tab and search by state, code or country. BACK Result for code adoptionsin TEXAS USA ADOPTION CURRENT PAST Building codes are listed inl Texas state statute; however, building code adoption in Texas takes place at the local level. To obtain more detailed information on local building code adoption and amendments, please contact local jurisdictions directly 2015 International Fuel Gas Code@ 2012 International Building Code 2012 International Residential Code@ STATE INFORMATION AND RESOURCESE RIBC AIRC 2015 SOUTH WISCONSIN. DAKOTA E3 DOWA NEBRASKA ILLINOIS United States INDIAI BuLNG UTAH COLORADO KANSAS, MISSOURI OKLAHOMA TENNESS ARKANSAS Danas MISSISSIPPI ALABAN TEXAS OUISIANA SapfArhpnioo Housion Monterky, Mexico Guadalajara Mexico City Map NG ETANATIONAE 2003 International Building Codee Commercial- Building Code 2003 U Intarnat Code 2000 International Residential Codee Residential- Residential Code D Las Vegas ARIZONA Diego NEWMEXICO Gulfof Mexico + Google Map data 02025 Google, INEGI aTerms State Abbreviation TX SIGNIFICANT CHANGES 2009-2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE Chapter 2 Definitions: Now all definitions are located in Chapter 2, where in the past they Chapter 3, Section 310.6 Residential Group R-4: The allowance for constructing Group R-4, supervised residential facilities under the International Residential Code has been eliminated. Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as define Chapter 5, Section 505.2.2 Means of Egress: Mezzanine egress is now required Chapter 7, Section 703.7 Marking and Identification: Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, and smoke partitions must be marked and identified. The partitions shall be marked every 30 feet or less and no more than 15 feet from the end of each wall. Chapter 9, Section 903.2.4 Group F-1, 903.2.7 Group M, 903.2.9 Group S-1: SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. The revisions to these sections establish new sprinkler requirement thresholds for the storage or display and sales of upholstered furniture or mattresses in the following occupancies: a. 903.2.4 FACTORY INDUSTRIAL F-1 MODERATE-HAZARD OCCUPANCY. New sub-paragraph 4 -A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet. b. 903.2.7 MERCANTILE GROUP M. New sub-paragraph 4 -A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses 903.2.9 MODERATE STORAGE GROUP S-1. New sub-paragraph 5-A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses Chapter 10, Section 1011.2 Floor Level Exit Signs in Group R-1: Additional low- level exit signs shall be provided in all areas serving guestrooms in Group R-1 occupancies. Bottom of the sign shall not be less than 10 inches and no more 12 Chapter 10 Corridors, Section 1018.2 Width: Table 1018.2 Minimum Corridor Width, a new table has been added to the 2012 code, the minimum width for the Chapter 15, Section 1507.2.8 Underlayment Application, Section 1507.2.8.1 High Wind Attachment: New requirements for installation of roof covering underlayment has been added for high-wind areas where the nominal design wind were spread out in different chapters of the code. for Group R-3, 2012 International Building Code. per Chapter 10 with no special provision. Letter height shall be 3 inches and 3/8 inch wide. exceeds 5,000 square feet. exceeds 2,500 square feet. inches above the floor. 2009 IBC, was in the text of the code. speed is equal or greater than 120mph. Chapter 16 Structural Design: This chapter has been extensively revised for wind design. Section 1604.5 Risk Category: The Occupancy Category has been Section 1609 Wind Loàds: Three new maps are provided now based on the Section 1609.3 Basic Wind Speed: New maps are listed as the Ultimate changed to Risk Category. Risk Category. Design Wind Speed. 1/30/25,2:50F PM ICC eNews ICC lookingb back. moving forward NTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL 2003-2013 ICCeNews INTERNATIONAL CODEC COUNCIL The premier digital publication of building safety, fire prevention and sustainability CODE UPDATE Significant Code Changes to the 2012. International. Residential Code (Their informationb belows is excerptedf fromt the Significant Changest to the 20121 International Codess series.) assemblies inb buildings regulated byt the International Residential Code (IRC). Click to continue reading.r more ont this updatet tot the 2012IRC. 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The following are GA 202-Definition: Point of delivery Modification: For natural gas systems, the point of delivery is the outlet oft the service meter assembly or the outlet oft the service regulator or service shutoff valve wherea meter is not provided. Where a system shutoff valve is provided after the outlet oft the service meter assembly, such valve shall be considered to be downstream of the point of delivery. 402.7-N Maximum operating pressure Modification: A new type of piping system joint is now allowed for gas piping inside buildings that operate at pressures greater than 5 PSI except where one or more of the following conditions are met: New exception allows for piping tol bej joined by fittings listed to ANSI LC4/CSA6.32 and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 403.8-Threaded joint sealing Modification: Threaded joints shall be made using a thread joint sealing material. Thread joint sealing materials shall be nonhardening and shall be resistant to the chemical constituents of the gases to be conducted through the piping. Thread joint R McKINNEY EXAS Unique by nature. 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES sealing materials shall be compatible with the pipe and fitting materials on which the sealing materials are used. 404.5-Fittings in concealed locations Modification: Fittings installed in concealed locations shall bel limited to the following 1. Threaded elbows; tees, couplings, plugs and caps (now allows for plugs and caps) types: 2. Brazed fittings 3. Welded fittings 4. Fittings listed to ANSI LC-1/CSA or ANSI LC-4/CSA6.32 503.10.7- Connector junctions with a tee or a wye fitting. Addition: Where vent connectors arej joined together, the connections shall be made - McKINNEY AS Unique by nature. This site provides information about code usage in the United States or Internationally. Select atab and search by state, code or country. 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The IBCi is also designed to provide safety fort firefighters and emergency responders from fire and other hazards The 2021 IBC continues to establish minimum regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. The code changes in this cycle result in technical consistency with the associated with the building's environment. other International Codes. New in the 2021 IBC Edition 404.5 Smoke control in atriums. In the evaluation of whether a smoke control system is required for an atrium condition, vertical opening protection consisting of a combination of 406.2.4 Floor surfaces in parking garages. The mandate for a sloping floor in the vehicle areas of parking garages has been reinstated in the IBC for those garages classified as 407.6.1 Activation of automatic-closing doors. In Group I-2 occupancies, the closing ofautomatio-closingi doors on hold-open devices must now also occur upon activation of 411.5 Puzzle room exiting. Puzzle rooms are now regulated in a manner consistent with traditional special amusement areas. Special means of egress requirements have been 414.2.3 Fire wall use for control areas. The scoping limitations of ai fire wall's use to create separate buildings have been expanded through a new allowance for the number 424 Play structures. The interior finish materials of play structures are now regulated for 506.3.2 Allowable area frontage increase. The methodology for establishing the permissible allowable area increase for frontage has been simplified by using a table. both the atrium and as shaft enclosure is now recognized. Group S-2 occupancies. thet fire alarm system or automatic sprinkler system. established for puzzle rooms. ofcontrol areas permitted. flame spread purposes. 2021 International Fuel Gas Code Overview of Changes The 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) consolidates all code changes from the fuel gas related installations into one convenient document. Iti is a compilation of fuel gas related text from the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, and the National Fuel Gas Code. The code is designed to complement thet family ofl International Codes, including the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Fire Code, and the International Building Code. The IFGC regulates fuel gas distribution piping systems, gas-fired appliance installation and gas-fired appliance venting systems for structures other than one-and-two family dwellings. Fuel gas installations associated with one-and-two. family dwellings are regulated by the International Residential Code. New in the 2021 Edition: 307.2Fuel-burning appliances. The termination of concealed condensate piping shall be marked to indicate whether the piping is connected to the primary drain or the secondary drain. 403.8.3 Threaded joint sealing. the text was revised to require the use oft thread joint sealants (aka, joint compounds, pipe dope, pipe tape). In the past, the code addressed pipe thread 404.5Fittings in concealed locations. Plugs and caps have been added to the list of fittings 618.6Furnace plenums and air ducts. New text clarifies thei intent to prohibit pulling return air sealants but never required them to be used. approved fori installation in concealed spaces. from the mechanical room. 2021 International Mechanical Code Overview of Changes The latest code change cycle resolved common interpretation problems and provided clarity of content to the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC). The code was also changed to reflect current design, construction and inspection methods. In order to keep the IMC up to date on new technology, requirements to assist designers, installers and inspectors as the demand for new energy sources The 2021 IMC is primarily intended to be a commercial code. Therefore, mechanical installations associated with one-and-two family dwellings are regulated by the International Residential Code. increase. New In the 2021 Edition: 401.4Intake opening location. AI newi type of factory-built combination exhaust and intake air fitting is introduçed that does not require separation between the two openings. 502.20 Manicure and pedicure stations. The code now requires the continuous operation of 504.4.1 Termination location. New text was added to address the possibility of dryer exhaust air 506.3.7 Prevention of grease accumulation in grease ducts. A new exception exempts factory-built grease ducts from the duct slope prescriptions of the code, relying instead on the slope requirements stated int the product listing and manufacturer's installation instructions. 602.2.1.8 Pipe and duct insulation within plenums. This revision addresses the practice of using pipe insulation materials to protect piping that does not meet the required fire performance 1105.9 Means of egress. Revised egress requirements for machinery rooms from the IBC were nail salon exhaust systems during business hours. being reintroduced into a building interior. requirements. added to the IMC to prevent such requirements from being overlooked. 2021 International Plumbing Code Overview of Changes The 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) contains many changes that provide clarity of content and resolve common interpretation problems. The scope oft the 2021 IPC continues to encompass the initial design oft thé plumbing system, the installation and construction of plumbing systems, and the maintenance of operating systems. All plumbing systems which are provided for utilization by and for the general safety and well-being of the occupants of al building are intended to be governed by the code. Plumbing installations associated with one-and-two family dwellings are regulated by the International Residential Code. New in the 2021 Edition 202 Public or Public Utilization. The definitions of "public" and "private" are simplified to make a clearer distinction as to which plumbing fixtures are intended to be configured for public use, 403.1.1 Fixture calculations. The minimum fixture quantities for multiple-user toilet facilities designed to serve all genders must be calculated 100 percent based ont total occupant load. 403.2 Separate facilities. Designs for multiple-user facilities serving both sexes are possible. 407.2 Bathtub waste outlets and overflows. Bathtubs are no longer required to have an 606.1Location of full-open valves. Multiple tenant buildings mustl have a main water shutoff 708.1.6 Cleanout equivalent.- Removable traps and removable fixtures with integral traps are overflow outlet. valve for each tenant space. acceptable as equivalent to cleanouts. 2021 International Property Maintenance Code Overview of Changes The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) continues to emphasize protection of health, safety and welfare while providing code requirements that are enforceable in the diverse types of buildings that exist. Providing a safe means of egress, preventing hazardous structural conditions and reducing health hazards by providing a clean, sanitary environment are the key components oft the code. The IPMC applies to all existing structures, including residential and nonresidential property and addresses the following areas: Administration, enforcement and penalties associated with the code Determination: and assignment of responsibility for code compliance among the owner, Minimum property maintenance conditions for existing structures and premises in regard to Regulating the use of existing dwelling through the establishment of occupancy limitations Maintenance of means of egress and fire safety, with appropriate references toi the operator and occupant of a property structural safety, sanitation, health and comfort International Fire Code 2021 International Residential Code Overview of Changes The International Residential Code (IRC) is a standalone code that regulates the construction of detached one-and-two family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height. There have been significant changes made to the IRC since the initial 2000 edition. This overview isi intended to highlight the significant changes contained in the 2021 IRC. New In the 2021 Edition 301.2(2) Ultimate Design Wind Speed has been aligned with IBC and ASCE 7 maps. Structures 302.5.1 Opening Protection has been clarified to state that doors separating the garage and 310.1.1 Operational constraints and opening control devices clarifies that window opening control devices and fall prevention devices, complying with ASTM: 2090, shall be allowed on emergency. escape and rescue windows. The height oft the mechanism is restricted to not more 311.7 Stairways clarifies that stairways not within or attached to a building, porch, or deck are not regulated byt this section. (Example: A stairway in the yard leading to a firepit area would not have to meet the riser height, tread depth, handrail, etc., requirements that a stairway inside of 314.3Location is modified with a new location requirement for smoke alarms to address areas with high ceilings adjacent to hallways serving bedrooms. (In the hallway and in the room open to the hallway, where the celling height ofa room open to a hallway serving bedrooms exceeds that 315.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions is modified to require that carbon monoxide alarms bei installed when there are repairs to, or replacement of, fueli fired mechanical systems. 323.1.1 Sealed Documents. This is a newly added section requiring storm shelter construction documents be prepared and sealed by a registered design professional. There is an exception to this for systems that arel listed and labeled to indicate compliance with ICC-500. 326 Habitable Attics is modified to limit the area of a habitable attic to not greater than one-third oft thet floor area of the story. below. The allowable area is allowed to bei increased to not greater than one-half of the floor area oft the story below when located within a dwelling unit equipped 609.4.1 Garage door labeling has been added to require that all garage doors have a permanent label provided by the manufacturer. The label shall identify the door manufacturer, the modellseries number, the wind pressure rating, the installation instruction drawing reference N1101.14 (R401.3) Certificate is modified by requiring additional information related to the building thermal envelope, solar energy, Energy Rating Index, and the code edition be added to Table N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3) Minimum R-Values and Fenestration Requirements is modified inE Brazos County should be designed for 115 mph. dwelling must be self-latching, as well as self-closing. than' 70" above the finished floor. the house. must meet.) oft the hallway by 24" ori more.) with at fire sprinkler system. number, and the applicable test standard. the energy certificate. by increasing the Celling R-Value requirements from R38 to R49. N1104.3 (R404.3) Exterior lighting controls have been added to require automatic shutoff of all permanentlyi installed exterior lighting fixtures, where the total permanently installed exterior G2415.5 Fittings in concealed locations. Plugs and caps have been added tot the list of G2447.2 Prohibited location has been modified by deleting the exception allowing a commercial cooking appliance in a dwelling unit when the installation is designed by an engineer, the P2905.3 Hot water supply to fixtures was added. The developed length of hot water piping, from the source of hot water toi the fixtures that require hot water, shall not exceed 100'. Water heaters and recirculating system piping shall be considered sources of hot water. E3601.81 Emergency disçonnects (230.85) is added to require all one- and two-family dwellings to have an emergency disconnect in a readily accessible outdoor location. E3606.5 Surge protection (230.67) is added requiring all services supplying one- and two-family dwelling units to be provided with a surge-protection device at the service panel. This section will E3901.4.2 [210.52/(C)(2) Island and peninsular countertops and work surfaces is modified to determine that the number of required receptacle outlets is based off the area of countertop surface. (One receptacle outlet fort the first 9 sq. ft., or fraction thereof. One receptacle outlet for lighting power is greater than 30 watts. threaded fittings approved for concealed locations. appliance must now also bel listed as a domestic cooking appliance. also be applicable when the service equipment is replaced. each additional 18 sq. ft., or fraction thereof.) 2021 International Energy Conservation Code Overview of Changes The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) establishes regulations for the design of energy- efficient residential and commercial buildings and structures, as well as portions of factory andi industrial The State of Texas is divided into climate zones which are used in determining applicable requirements for residential and commercial energy efficiency. Insulation, window and skylight requirements for the thermal envelope for both residential and commercial buildings are based on the climate. zones. The performance criteria for compliance with residential energy efficiency requirements using simulated occupancies designed for human comfort. energy analysis are also addressed. New in the 2021Edition R402.1.3 Insulation Minimum R-Values. Is modified by increasing the ceiling R-value from R38 R402.4.6 Electrical and communication outlet boxes (air-sealed). Is a newly added section that requires all electrical and communication outlet boxes installed in the building thermal envelope to be sealed, tested, and marked for compliance with NEMA OS4. R404.2 Interior lighting controls. Is a newly added section requiring all permanently installed interior lighting fixtures to be controlled with a dimmer, an occupant sensor control, or another control that is installed or built into thet fixture. Bathrooms, hallways, exterior lighting, and lighting R404.3 Exterior lighting controls. Is a newly added section requiring automatic shutoff of all permanently. installed exterior lighting fixtures, where the total permanently installed exterior tol R49. designed for safety or security are exempt from this section. lighting power is greater than 30 watts. 2020 National Electrical Code Overview of Changes The National Electrical Code (NEC) is published by the National Fire Protection Association and updated every three years byi issuing a new edition. The City of College Station is currently operating under the The 2020 NEC contains several changes, most of which are designed to provide clarity for existing code provisions. However, there are some new provisions and changes included in the 2020NEC. 2017 Edition of the NEC. New in the 2020 Edition 210.8(A) Dwelling Units now requires ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection for up to 250-volt receptacles in the areas previously identified as requiring GFCI protection for 125-volt 210.8(A)(11) Indoor damp and wet locations. GFCI protection is now required fori indoor damp and wetl locations noti included int the other specific locations requiring protection. 210.52(C)(2) Island and peninsular countertops and work surfaces is modified to determine that the number of required receptacle outlets is based off the area of countertop surface. (One receptacle outlet for the first 9. sq. ft., or fraction thereof. One receptacle outlet for each additional 230.67 Surge protection is added requiring all services supplying one- and two-family dwelling units to be provided with a surge-protection device at the service panel. This section will also be 230.85 Emergency disconnects is added to require all one- and two-family dwellings to have an receptacles. 18 sq. ft., or fraction thereof.) applicable when the service equipmenti is replaced. emergency disconnect in a readily accessible outdoor location. dlimr.Gov DEPARTMENT OF m LABOR AND INDUSTRY 2023 NEC Changes Important: Please refer to the 2023 National Electrical Code for detailed information Revised August 30, 2024 1. Section 110.26: The requirement for "large equipment" from 110.26(C)(2) which stated that open equipment doors may not impede access to and egress from the working space was also added to 110.26. This rule now requires that when open equipment doors result in an egress path that is less than 24 inches wide or 6 feet, 6 inches high, the opening must be increased to prevent the equipment doors from obstructing the egress path. In addition, the language clarifies that the space ini front of equipment must be unobstructed by fixed cabinets, walls, or 2. Section 110.26(A)(4): Since the 2014 NEC, the NEC has required working clearances and opening dimensions for safe access to electrical equipment in spaces with limited access. In the 2023 NEC, language was added to (4) to address the workspace area for safely servicing electrical equipment withl limited access. The new requirement will not allow for the placement of fixed cabinets, walls, or partitions below the limited access opening. The space below the opening is required to be unobstructed to the floor and free from any obstacles 3. Section 210.8(A)(6): GFCI protection requirements in dwelling unit kitchens has been expanded. The revised language ini the 2023 NEC removed the phrase "where the receptacles are installed to: serve the countertop: surfaces", thereby expanding the GFCI protection requirement to include any 125-volt through 250-volt receptacle in kitchens = not just on countertop surface. Now the NEC will require GFCI protection for all kitchen receptacles; including the wall space receptacles required by 210.52(A), and the kitchen countertop partitions. that may hinder equipment access. surfaces covered in 210.52(B). 4. Sections 210.8(A)(7) and 210.8(B)(3): The revised language will require GFCI protection for receptacles located in "areas with sinks and permanent provisions for food preparation, beverage preparation, or cooking". These areas are used similarly to a kitchen, but do not meet the definition. The change could affect an area that includes a "sink" such as a recreation room wet-bar, or a convenience store where beverages ori food is prepared. For the purposes of determining the area where receptacle(s) are required tol have GFCI protection, the area includes the contiguous countertop or works surface that contains the sink. 1 5. Section 210.8(B)(4): For the 2023 NEC, GFCI protection will be required for "other than dwelling unit" receptacles in buffet serving areas. The intent oft thel language was to include serving areas where you have either permanent provisions for food serving, beverage serving, or cooking. The department will enforce the GFCI protectonregurements for receptacles located in areas of buildings where liquids or beverages are present or dispensed. The intended areas may include but are. not limited to buffet tables or buffet areas which contain water wells used for heating food, smoothie bars, juice bars, coffee bars, and soda dispensing. GFCI protection will not be required-for appliances located in buffet areas that do not contain, dispense, or use liquids (beverages or water) and are used exclusively for warming and heating food. Those heating appliançes mayi include pizza warmers, hot dog rollers/cookers, heat lamps, etc, 6. Section 210.8(D): A list of "specific appliances" was added that will require GFCI protection for the branch-circuit or the "outlet" supplying appliances rated 150V or less to ground and 60A orl less. The section clarifies that these appliances must have GFCI protection provided whether they arel hardwired, or cord- and plug-connected. The expansion also included 5 new appliances: Electricrange Wall-mounted oven Counter-mounted cooking unit Clothes dryer Microwave oven 7. Section 210.8 (F): A new exception was added to not require GFCI protection for listed HVAC equipment until September 1, 2026. Garages, accessory buildings, and boathouses were added to dwelling unit outdoor outlets and will require GFCI protection. In addition, GFCI protection must be added for existingoutdoor equipment thati is replaced. 210.8(F) is not applicable to: Outdoor outlets that are not readily accessible such as a submersible well pumps, sewer liftp pumps, load management controllers, surge protection devices, or similar equipment. Outdoor lighting outlets 8. Section 210.52(C)(2): The requirement for receptacles serving the countertop or work: surface ofani island or peninsula is made. optional; however, ift the receptacles are noti installed at the time the cabinets and countertops were initially placed, the section requires provisions for a future outlet to be provided. The provision must include a wiring method (conduit, raceway, or cable) to be extended to the island or peninsula and terminated into a junction box with cover. 2 9. Section 210.52(C)(3): Int the same section, all receptacle outlets int the kitchen serving the countertop surface will no longer be allowed below the countertop or work surface. The receptacles, or outlet assemblies, located on the top of the countertop or works surface must For purposes ofthiss section, receptacles shall not be located within 24 inches below a countertop or worksurface. Receptacles below the countertop or worksurface shall not be used for "serving the countertop or worksurface". USB device(s) that do not contain a receptacle(s) are allowed to be installed below the countertop surface. be listed for the use. **lf receptacle placement is according to Informational AnnexJ and with ADA guidelines, please contact the local AHJ to discuss options for granting "special permission" in accordance with section 90.4(C). 10. Section 210.70(A)(1): Laundry areas were added to the list of rooms thatare required to have at least one lighting outlet controlled by listed wall mounted control device when you enter the room. In addition, exception number one (1) was revised to clarify that the laundry area could not utilize a switched receptacle for the lighting outlet. The lighting outlet and switch requirement would not apply to laundry rooms or areas that arei in small closets or rooms only large enough for the laundry equipment, ift the light source located in the adjacent space 11. Section 215.15: A new section was added to expand thel barrier requirement for feeder taps and transformer secondaries. Barriers shall be placed such that no energized, uninsulated, ungrounded busbar or terminal is exposed to inadvertent contact by persons while servicing load terminations in panelboards, switchboards, switchgear, or motor control centers supplied by feeder taps in 240.21(B), or transformer secondary yconductors in 240.21(C), when the disconnecting device, to which the tap conductors are terminated, is in the open position. 12. Sections 215.18, 225.42 and 230.67: New language was added similar to section 230.67 to require surge protection devices (SPDs) for both feeders and outside feeders. The need fori the protection is tol limit damage to electronic devices and equipment which can be rendered inoperable by a surge. The areas where the surge protection is required has been expanded and will now include new installations as well as replacement distribution equipment located provides illumination. in: (1)Dwelling units (2) Dormitory units (3) Guestrooms and guest suites of hotels and motels (4). Areas of nursing homes and limited-caref facilities used exclusively as patient sleeping The Type 1 or Type 2 SPD must bei installed in or adjacent to the distribution equipment rooms 3 connected to the load side oft the feeder that contains branch circuit overcurrent protective device(s). This requirement does not apply to a feeder disconnect that supplies a single branch circuit. Inaddition, the SPD shall have a nominal discharge current rating (In) of not less than 13. Section 225.41: New language now requires a one- and two-family dwelling unit "emergency disconnect" for outside feeders. This requirement was first introduced in section 230.85 int the 2020 NEC1 for sèrvices. The need for the change was to ensure that first responders were always able to shut off the power on the exterior of a dwelling regardless ofh how the building An emergency disconnect covèred in section 225.41 would not be required when replacing a Ina addition, section 225.41(B) requires the identification of the location of otheri isolation disconnects for other power sources where those disconnects are not located adjacent tot the emergency disconnect. For purposes of applying the emergency disconnect requirements in 225.41 and 230.85, the Department will allow an exterior utility provided disconnect as the. emergency disconnect if thei following conditions are met: the disconnect is located outdoors, 14. Section 230.85: In order to provide first responders with a safe method of disconnecting power from a structure, one-family and two-family dwellings are required tol have an emergency disconnect installed outdoors, within sight, and in a readily accessible location. The emergency disconnect must be rated for the available fault current. Generally, to achieve as short circuit current rating, an unfused disconnect switch constructed to UL98, would be required to contain overcurrent protection or thei installer must provide the overcurrent protection ahead of or adjacent to the equipment. In addition, this requirement will impact service panels that are being replaced. If youl have questions regarding the limitations and use See 230.85(E) for the equipment marking requirements. The NEC does not prohibit locking the disconnect in the "On" position. Firstresponders are well equipped to cut off or remove any locking devices thati impede the ability to operate the emergency disconnect. For the purposes of applying the exception, rePatement'isinstaling new meter enclosures, terminal boxes, raceways, or service entrance cables (including overhead to underground), to 15. Section 250.140(B)(5): For existing branch-circuiti installations only, if an equipment grounding conductor is not present in the outlet or junction box the frame ofthe range or dryer shall be permitted to be connected tot the grounded conductor that is part ofa a Type SE service- entrance cable that originates in equipment other than a service. The grounded conductor 10kA. iss supplied. panelboard supplied by an existing outside feeder. readilyacessible, and visible from the dwelling it supplies. of an unfused disconnect. please contact the local AHJ. existing electrical installations without changing the service equipment. 4 shall be insulated, or field covered within the supply enclosure with listed insulating material, such as tape or sleeving to prevent contact oft the uninsulated conductor with any normally non-curente-carrying metal parts. Note: Prior editions of the NEC only allowed the existing branch-circuit installation to use the grounded conductors as the equipment ground ifit 16. Section 352.44(B): A new (B). was added to address earth movement when installing underground PVC conduit. Expansion fittings are now required to compensate for earth settling or movement, including frost heaving, when underground PVC conduit is installed asa complete run (300.18(A)), and emerges from grade. Short: sections of PVCconduit installed for physical protection of direct buried cables shall comply with requirements in 300.5(). 17. Section 406.9: The 2020 NECa addressed receptacles prohibited from being installed inside a tub or shower or within a zone measured 3feet horizontally from any outside edge and 8' vertically above the top oft the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold. In the 2023 NEC, the language was changed to clearly include the space from the floor to 81 ft above the bathtub or shower threshold. In addition, some new exceptions were added. Exception No. 1:F Receptacles Ingtaledinaccordance with 680.73 (receptacles for hydromassage bathtubs) are allowed. Exception No. 4:1 to allow a single receptacle for an electronici toilet or personal hygiene device such as an electronic bidet seat. The receptacle is required to be readily accessible and not located in the space between the toilet andi the bathtub or shower. 18. Section 440.14: The revised text clarifies that the required dair-conditioning and refrigeration equipment disconnecting means located within sight from and readily accessible, shall meet 19. Section 445.19(C): New language clarified that an' "Emergency Shutdown of Prime Mover" shall be provided for one -and- two-family dwelling unit generators. For other than cord-and- plug-connected portable generators, an emergency shutdown device shall be located outside the dwelling unit at a readily accessiblel location and shall also meeti the requirements of originated in a service panelboard. the working space requirements of 110.26(A). 445.19(A)(1) and (A)(2). An emergency shutdown device mounted on the exterior of the generator enclosure shall be permitted to satisfy the requirements of this section. The shutdown device shall be marked as the Generator Emergency Shutdown, and the label shall meet the requirements of110.21(B). 20. Section 725.31:This section was revised, and the acceptable wiring methods were relocated to section 724.31. This section covers the additional protection requirements for a safety control circuit where failure or: damage would introduce a direct fire orl life hazard. "Safety Circuit" is defined ini the 2023 NEC as' "the part of a control system containing one or more devices that perform a safety-related function." Iti ist the department's position that inverters, ESS, and other related systems, that use power limited signal circuits to activate an external emergency switch or disconnect be considered safety circuits. All conductors shall bei installed 5 in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, electrical metallictubing, Type MI cable, or Type MCo cable, or be otherwise suitably protected from physical damage. 6