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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3951, amending Chapter 22, Article VI of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Mechanical Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Community Services
BACKGROUND:
The City has been enforcing the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) since January 1, 2020. Staff’s proposed adoption of the 2024 IMC maintains alignment with current industry standards, best practices, and regional code consistency through the North Texas Council of Governments (NTCOG).
DISCUSSION:
The proposed ordinance updates the existing code to the most current edition, the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Some notable changes to the 2024 IMC are:
1. Add definition of Effective Dispersal Volume Charge, Refrigerant Detection System, and Refrigerant Detector as used in ASHRAE 15, to determine refrigerant concentrations and methods to mitigate refrigerant concentrations from exceeding the refrigerant concentration limit.
2. Added access requirements for attics and roofs for safe replacement access.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Financial Impact
DISTRICT:
Citywide
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3951 as presented.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3951, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance No. 3951