HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 12-098 ORDINANCE NO. 12-098
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION
8.02.002 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT BY ADDING NEW SECTION 3404.2.11.3.1 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
That Chapter 8, Section 8.02.002 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be
and the same is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection 3404.2.11.3.1 to read as
follows:
Sec. 8.02.002. Amendments to code.
Section 3404.2.11.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 3404.2.11.3.1 Foundation required. Underground storage tanks with a
capacity of ten thousand (10,000)gallons or more shall be installed on a twelve-
inch thick,firm concrete foundation and attached by means of not less than three
(3) steel anchor straps, each of which having a minimum dimension of one-
quarter (1/4) inch thickness and two (2) inches width, or by means of other
approved straps and strapping methods, and fastened taut around the tank by
turnbuckles or other adjustable fittings which are capable of withstanding at least
as much stress as the straps.
Exception;
(1) Dead man anchors may be used provided that:
a) The anchors are manufactured and distributed by the manufacturer
of the tank being installed; and,
b) Plans and documents for the proper size and length of the anchors
shall be provided along with the tank installation plans; and,
c) Anchors shall be installed per manufacturer's recommended
installation procedures.
(2) Dead man anchors may be manufactured on location provided that:
a) Sealed, engineered plans shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal's
office for approval prior to manufacture or installation of the
anchors; and,
b) Construction of the anchors shall not deviate from the engineered
documents; and,
c) Installation of the anchors shall comply with nationally recognized
standards; and,
d) Prior to installation, the dead man anchors shall be inspected by an
inspector with the Beaumont Fire Rescue, Fire Marshal's Office.
Section 2.
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause of phrase of this ordinance, or
the application of same to a particular set of persons or circumstances, should for any
reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and to such end, the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable.
Section 3.
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the
extent of the conflict only.
Section 4.
That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be punished, as provided in Section 1.01.009 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont,
Texas.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 18th day of
December, 2012.
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