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AGENDA Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting 5:30 PM - Thursday, July 16, 2026 702 N. Main St., Room 205, Victoria, TX 77901 Page A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Welcome 2. Quorum Call B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: [Chairperson will recognize any citizen wishing to address the Board of Adjustment and Appeals on issues listed on the agenda without public hearings or any issues not specifically listed on the Agenda. Please note that Board of Adjustment and Appeals may not deliberate on topics not included on this agenda.] C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Jun 11 2026 - Minutes - Pdf D. BOARD ACTION ITEMS WITH PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Adjustment and Appeal shall call a public hearing before taking action on each item below in this section. Any person wishing to address the Board of Adjustment and Appeal on these items should please come forward when the public hearing is called. 1. Consideration of recommendation to adopt the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with recommended amendments to the IRC. Consideration of recommendation of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) - Division 5. International Residential Code. Sec._21_60. 2024 IRC - Draft 2. Consideration of recommendation to adopt the City of Victoria's Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements.  Consideration of recommendation of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) - Division 12. Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements. Division 12. Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements w Redlines Draft E. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD F. ADJOURNMENT This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at (361) 485- 3040 or fax (361) 485- 3045 for further information. Page 1 of 22  Draft MINUTES Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting 11:00 AM - Thursday, June 11, 2026 702 N. Main St., Room 205, Victoria, TX 77901 The Board of Adjustments and Appeals of the City of Victoria was called to order on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM, in the 702 N. Main St., Room 205, Victoria, TX 77901, with the following members present: BOARD PRESENT: Board Member Michael Atkinson Board Member Richard Janecka Board Member Corbin Lauger Board Member Lynn Lueckemeyer Board Member Patrick Ohrt Board Member Philip Schroeder Board Member Stephen Turek Board Member James Wearden BOARD ABSENT: Board Member Leah Orlich Board Member Roland Rodriguez Board Member Russell Squires STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Director of Development Services Rick Madrid Building Offical Eli Briseno Development Specialist II Dora Gomez A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Welcome 2. Quorum Call B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: [Chairperson will recognize any citizen wishing to address the Board of Adjustment and Appeals on issues listed on the agenda without public hearings or any issues not specifically listed on the Agenda. Please note that Board of Adjustment and Appeals may not deliberate on topics not included on this agenda.] No Citizens wished to address the Board. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Board of Adjustments and Appeals - December 2, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Board Member James Wearden moved to approve the minutes, with Board Member Patrick Ohrt seconding the motion. Passed by the following votes: Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting June 11, 2026 Page Page21ofof22  Draft Ayes: Board Member Michael Atkinson, Board Member Richard Janecka, Board Member Corbin Lauger, Board Member Lynn Lueckemeyer, Board Member Patrick Ohrt, Board Member Philip Schroeder, Board Member Stephen Turek, and Board Member James Wearden D. BOARD ACTION ITEMS WITH PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Adjustment and Appeal shall call a public hearing before taking action on each item below in this section. Any person wishing to address the Board of Adjustment and Appeal on these items should please come forward when the public hearing is called. 1. Consideration of recommendation to adopt the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with recommended amendments to the IRC.  Consideration of recommendation of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) - Division 5. International Residential Code. Eli Briseño, Building Official gave the staff report. Discussion was had by the Board. The Board had some concerns and wished to have additional time to review the proposed amendments. No action was taken. The Board decided to the table the items until the next Board meeting. 2. Consideration of recommendation to adopt the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with recommended amendments to the ISPSC.  Consideration of recommendation of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) - Division 12. Swimming Pool Code. Rick Madrid, Assistant Director presented the staff report. Discussion was had by the Board. The Board had some concerns and wished to have additional time to review the proposed amendments. No action was taken. The Board decided to the table the items until the next Board meeting. E. ADJOURNMENT Chair Atkinson adjourned the meeting at 12:35 P.M. Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting June 11, 2026 Page Page32ofof22  - CITY CODE Chapter 21 - UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ARTICLE III. - BUILDING CODES AND CONSTRUCTION RELATED ACTIVITIES DIVISION 5. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE DIVISION 5. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE Sec. 21-60. Adoption of published code. (a) Adoption of Code. The City Council hereby adopts, for the purpose of establishing administrative provisions, rules, and regulations specific to one-family and two-family residential construction, alteration, enlargement, repair, equipment, use, occupancy, maintenance, location, appurtenances, and accessory structures, that certain building code known as the 2024 2021 International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, published by the International Code Council, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended. Copies of the aforesaid code shall be maintained on file with the city secretary and the city's department of development services. The aforesaid code is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as it set out at length herein, and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all one-family and two-family dwellings and other structures therein regulated within the corporate limits of the city. (b) Controlling Law. Compliance with the provisions of the International Residential Code in the construction or renovation of structures to which said code is applicable shall constitute a defense to a claim of noncompliance with a provision of the International Building Code adopted at Section 21-60 of this Article, the Existing Building Code adopted at Section 21-68 of this Article, the International Mechanical Code adopted at Section 21-72 of this Article, the International Plumbing Code adopted at Section 21-75 of this Article, or the National Electrical Code adopted at Section 21-82 of this Article. Compliance with the provisions of the International Building Code adopted at Section 21-64 of this Article, the Existing Building Code adopted at Section 21-68 of this Article, the International Mechanical Code adopted at Section 21-72 of this Article, the International Plumbing Code adopted at Section 21-75 of this Article, or the National Electrical Code adopted at Section 21-82 of this Article shall constitute a defense to a claim of noncompliance with a provision of the International Residential Code other than Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code. Sec. 21-61. Definition. (a) Wherever the term "building official" is used in the International Residential Code, it shall be held to mean the director, as defined in Section 2-80 of the Victoria City Code. Sec. 21-62 Deletions to published code (a) The following portions of the International Residential Code are hereby deleted: (1) Section R103 Department of Building Safety Code Compliance Agency (2) Section R105 Permits (3) Section R106 Construction Documents (4) Section R107 Temporary Structures and Uses (5) Section R108 Fees (6) Section R112 Board Means of Appeals Victoria, Texas, Code of Ordinances Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 1 of 15 Page 4 of 22  (7) Section R322 R306 Flood-Resistant Construction (8) Section R313 R309 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (9) Section R325 R314 Mezzanines (10) Section R312.2.1R321.2.1 Window opening height (11) Section R404.1.1 Design required (12) Section R507.9.2 Lateral connection (13) Section R609 Exterior Windows and Doors (14) Section N1102.2 Specific insulation requirements (15) Section N1102.4.6 N1102.5.5 Electrical and communication outlet boxes (air sealed boxes) (16) Section N1103.3.3 (3) N1103.3.5 Ducts buried within coiling ceiling insulation (17) Table N1103.3.8 Maximum Total Duct System Leakage (18) Section N1103.6.4 Intermittent Exhaust controls for bathrooms and toilet rooms. (19) Section N1104.2 Interior lighting controls (20) Section N1110.2.5 Additional efficiency requirements for additions (21) Section P2723 Macerating Toilet Systems (22) Section P2904 Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems (23) Section E3605.9.2 Service cable, service head or gooseneck Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 2 of 15 Page 5 of 22 Sec. 21-63. Amendments to published code. (a) The following portions of the International Residential Code are hereby amended: (1) Section R101.2 Scope. Exception: shall be amended to read: "The following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with this code." (2) Section R112 Board Means of Appeals is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: "Section R112 Right of Appeal and Provisions Inconsistent with the International Residential Code. R112.1 Right of Appeal. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall hear appeals and requests for variances to the provisions of this code with respect to the trades represented by the provision being appealed or varied. Said appeals and requests for variances shall be heard and recommended in accordance with Sections 2-94 and 2-95 of the City Code." (3) Chapter 2 Definitions is amended to add the following definition: "DECORATIVE COATING. A single coat of plaster, cementitious or other approved material applied to a concrete or masonry surface for cosmetic purposes only." (4) Chapter 2 Definitions is amended to add the following definition: "PROJECTION FACTOR. The ratio of the horizontal depth of an overhang, eave, or permanently attached shading device, divided by the distance measured vertically from the bottom of the fenestration glazing to the underside of the overhang, eave, or permanently attached shading device." (5) Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria is amended by adding the following entries in the appropriate columns: Ground Snow Load: Not Applicable Wind Speed: 135 Ultimate Design Wind Speed, 85 mph/105 (fastest mile/3 second gust) Exposure B Topographic effect: No Special Wind Region: No Wind-borne debris zone: No Seismic Design Category: A Subject To Damage From Weathering: Negligible Frost Line Depth: No — 12-inch Termite: Yes Winter Design Temperature For Heating Facilities: Yes Ice Barrier Underlayment Req’d: No Flood Hazards: Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) City of Victoria Panel Number: 480638 0005G Panel Date: July 21, 1999 Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 3 of 15 Page 6 of 22  480638 0010E Panel Date: August 4, 1987 480638 0015E Panel Date: August 4, 1987 480638 0005G LOMR Panel Date: Map revised July 21, 1999 480638 0010E LOMR Panel Date: Map revised August 4, 1987 City of Victoria Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) County of Victoria Panel Number: 480637 0125D Panel Date: November 20, 1998 480637 0200B Panel Date: September 18, 1987 Including all Letter of Map Revisions and Letter of Map Amendments after the referenced effective panel dates. Air Freeze Index: 1500 or less Mean Annual Temp: 70.2 (6) Section R301.2.1 Wind design criteria is amended to read: Buildings and portions thereof shall be constructed in accordance with the wind provisions of this code using the ultimate design speed in Table R301.2(1) as adopted. (7) Table R302.1(1). Table R302.1(1) is amended to reduce all requirements of a 5' separation distance to a 3' separation distance. (7) Section R302.1.1 Exterior walls on zero lot lines is added to read as follows: "The provisions of Section 302.1 shall not apply if the approved and recorded final plat of the subdivision provides an interior side yard setback of a minimum of nine feet on one side of the lot, and the setback contains an easement at least six feet wide running along the length of the side of the lot that prohibits the construction of combustible building material in said easement." (8) R302.5.1 Opening protection is amended to read: Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1 ⅜ inches (35mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 1 ⅜ inches (35mm) thickness, or 20-minute fire-rated doors. (10) R302.6 Dwelling-garage fire separation is amended to add Exception 1: "Exception: Concrete-filled steel ally columns used in the structure supporting the separation shall not require a gypsum board application." (9) Section R311.2 R318.2 Egress door is amended to read: "At least one egress door shall be provided for each dwelling unit. The egress door shall be side-hinged and shall provide a minimum clear width of 32 inches when measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. The minimum clear height of the door opening shall not be less than 78 inches in height measured from the top of the threshold to the bottom of the stop. Other doors shall not be required to comply with these minimum dimensions." (10) Section R311.7.5.1 R318.7.5.1 Risers. The first sentence of the paragraph is amended to read: "The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm)." (11) Section R311.7.5.2 R318.7.5.2 Treads. The first sentence of the paragraph is amended to read: "The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229mm)." Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 4 of 15 Page 7 of 22  (12) Section R311.7.5.3 R318.7.5.3 Nosings. Exception is amended to read: "A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches." (13) Section R311.7.8 R318.7.8 Handrails. All of Section R311.7.8 R318.7.8 is amended to read as follows: "Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of three or more risers.” (14) Section R310.1 R319.1 Emergency escape and rescue opening required. The first sentence of the paragraph is amended to read; "Every sleeping room shall have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening." No other amendments are made to this section. (15) Section R320.2 Height. is amended to read: “Handrails shall have a minimum height of 34 inches (864mm) and a maximum height of 38 inches (965mm) measured vertically from the nosing of the treads.” (16) Section R320.5 Continuity. The first sentence of the paragraph shall be amended to read: “All required handrails shall be continuous the full length of the stairs from a point directly above the top riser to a point directly above the lowest riser of the stairway.” (17) Section R312.1.1 R321.1.1 Where required is amended to read: "Guards shall be located along open- sided walking surfaces of all decks, porches, balconies, stairs, ramps and landings that are located more than 30 inches measured vertically to the floor or grade below. Insect screening shall not be considered as a guard." (18) Section R312.2 R321.2 Window fall protection shall be amended to read: "Where window fall protection devices are provided, the device shall be installed in accordance with Sections R312.2.2 R321.2.1 and R321.2.2." (19) Section R403.1.6 Foundation anchorage is amended to read: "Where wood sill and sole plates and cold-formed steel framed walls are supported directly on continuous foundation walls or monolithic slabs with integral footings, they shall be anchored to the foundation in accordance with this section. Wood sole plates at all exterior walls, wood sole plates of braced wall panels at building interiors on monolithic slabs with integral footings, and all wood sill plates shall be anchored to the foundation with anchor bolts spaced a maximum of 6 feet (1829 mm) on center. Bolts shall be at least ½ inch (12.7 mm) in diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches (178 mm) into concrete or grouted cells of concrete masonry units. A nut and washer shall be tightened on each anchor bolt. There shall be a minimum of two bolts per plate section with one bolt located not more than 12 inches (305 mm) or less than seven bolt diameters from each end of the plate section. Approved foundation anchorage spaced as required to provide equivalent anchorage to ½-inch-diameter (13 mm) anchor bolts shall be permitted. Interior bearing wall sole plates on monolithic slab foundations with integral footings that are not part of a braced wall panel shall be positively anchored with approved fasteners. Sill plates and sole plates shall be protected against decay and termites where required by Sections R317 R304 and R318 R305. Exceptions: 1. Walls 24 inches (610 mm) total length or shorter connecting offset braced wall panels shall be anchored to the foundation with a minimum of one anchor bolt located in the center third of the plate section and shall be attached to adjacent braced wall panels at corners as shown in Item 9 of Table R602.3(1). 2. Walls 12 inches (305 mm) total length or shorter connecting offset braced wall panels shall be permitted to be connected to the foundation without anchor bolts. The wall shall be attached to adjacent braced wall panels at corners as shown in Item 9 of Table R602.3(1).3. Exception 3 shall be added to read: Where the basic wind speed in accordance with Figure R301.2(2) does not exceed 115 miles per hour (51 m/s), the seismic design category is A or B and Method GB in accordance with Section R602.10 is used for a braced wall line on the interior of the dwelling, anchor Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 5 of 15 Page 8 of 22  bolts shall not be required for the wood sole plates of the braced wall panels. Positive anchorage with approved fasteners shall be provided." (20) Section R502.3.3 Floor cantilevers is amended to read: "Floor cantilever spans shall not exceed the nominal depth of the wood floor joist. Floor cantilevers constructed in accordance with Table R502.3.3(1) and shall be permitted when supporting a light-frame bearing wall and roof only. The ratio of backspan to cantilever span shall be at least 3 to 1." (21) Add new table "Table R502.3.3(2) Cantilever Spans for Floor Joists Supporting Light-Frame Exterior Bearing Wall and Roof Only" (see attached table). Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 6 of 15 Page 9 of 22  Table R502.3.3(2): Cantilever Spans for Floor Joists Supporting Light-Frame Exterior Bearing Wall and Roof Onlya,b,c,f,g,h (Floor Live Load ≤ 40 psf, Roof Live Load ≤ 20 psf) See table below. Maximum Cantilever Span (Uplift Force at Backspan Support in Lbs.)d,e Member and Ground Snow Load ≤ 20 psf 30 psf 50 psf 70 psf Span Roof Width Roof Width Roof Width Roof Width 24 ft. 32 ft. 40 ft. 24 ft. 32 ft. 40 ft. 24 ft. 32 ft. 40 ft. 24 ft. 32 ft. 40 ft. 2 × 8 @ 20" 15" 18" 12" (177) (227) (209) 2 × 10 29" 21" 16" 26" 18" 20" @ 16" (228) (297) (364) (271) (354) (375) 2 × 10 36" 26" 20" 34" 22" 16" 26" 19" @ 12" (166) (219) (270) (198) (263) (324) (277) (356) 2 × 12 32" 25" 36" 29" 21" 29" 20" 23" @ 16" (287) (356) (263) (345) (428) (367) (484) (471) 2 × 12 42" 31" 37" 27" 36" 27" 17" 31" 19" @ 12" (209) (263) (253) (317) (271) (358) (447) (348) (462) 2 × 12 48" 45" 48" 38" 40" 26" 36" 29" 18" @ 8" (136) (169) (164) (206) (233) (294) (230) (304) (379) For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm, 1 psf = 0.0479 kN/m2 Notes: a. Tabulated values are for clear-span roof supported solely by exterior bearing walls. b. Spans are based on No. 2 Grade lumber of Douglas fir-larch, hem-fir, southern pine, and spruce-pine-fir for repetitive (3 or more) members. c. Ratio of backspan to cantilever span shall be at least 3:1. d. Connections capable of resisting the indicated uplift force shall be provided at the backspan support. e. Uplift force is for a backspan to cantilever span ratio of 3:1. Tabulated uplift values are permitted to be reduced by multiplying by a factor equal to 3 divided by the actual backspan ratio provided (3/backspan ratio). Page 10 of 22 Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 7 of 15  f. A full-depth rim joist shall be provided at the cantilevered end of the joists. Solid blocking shall be provided at the cantilever support. g. Linear interpolation shall be permitted for building widths and ground snow loads other than shown. Page 11 of 22 Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 8 of 15  (22) Section R602.8 Fireblocking required is amended to read: "In concealed spaces of stud walls and partitions, including furred spaces, at the ceiling and floor level. Batts or blankets of mineral or glass fiber or other approved non-rigid materials shall be allowed as fireblocking in walls constructed using parallel rows of studs or staggered studs or in accordance with Section R302.11". (20) Section R703.7.2 Plaster is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the first second paragraph: "Decorative coatings applied to a concrete or masonry surface shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and are not required to comply with Table 702.1 (1)." (21) Section R905.2.6 Attachment is amended to read: “Asphalt shingles shall have the minimum number of fasteners required by the manufacturer’s approved installation instructions, but not less than six fasteners per strip shingle or two fasteners per individual shingle. Where the roof slope exceeds 21 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (21:12, 175 percent slope), shingles shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s approved installation instructions.” (22) Section R908.3 Roof replacement is amended to read: "New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings where any of the following conditions occur: 1. Where the existing roof or roof covering is water-soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for additional roofing. 2. Where the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay, cement, or asbestos-cement tile. 3. Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering. Exceptions: 1. Complete and separate roofing systems, such as standing-seam metal roof systems, that are designed to transmit the roof loads directly to the building's structural system and that do not rely on existing roofs and roof coverings for support, shall not require the removal of existing roof coverings. 2. Metal panel, metal shingle, and concrete and clay tile roof coverings shall be permitted to be installed over existing wood shake roofs when applied in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Victoria City Code. 3. The application of new protective coating over existing spray polyurethane foam roofing systems shall be permitted without tear-off of existing roof coverings." (23) Section N1101.4 Above code programs is amended to read: "The building official or other authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to deem a national, state, or local energy-efficiency program to exceed the energy efficiency require by this code. Buildings approved in writing by such an energy- efficiency program shall be considered in compliance with this code." (24) Section N1101.13 Application is amended to read: "Residential buildings shall comply with Section N1101.13.5 and Sections N1101.13.1, N1101.13.2, N1101.13.3, N1101.13.4 or shall meet the requirements as per Table N1102.1.3 and meet the requirements of Sections 1101 through 1104 as amended." (25) Section N1102.1 General is amended to read: "The building thermal envelope shall comply with the requirements of Sections N1102.1 through N1102.5 or shall meet the requirements as per Table N1102.1.3 and meet the requirements of Section 1101 through 1104 as amended." (26) Table N1102.1.3 Insulation Minimum R-Values and Fenestration Requirements by Component is amended to read: Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 9 of 15 Page 12 of 22  Climate Fenestration Skylight Glazed Ceiling R- Wood Mass Floor R- Zone U-Factor U-Factor Fenestration Value Frame Wall R- Value SHGC Wall R- Value Value 2 0.60 0.65 0.30 R-30 R-13 4/6 R-13 (27) Section N1102.2.3 N1102.2.4 Eave baffle is amended to read: "For air-permeable insulation in vented attics, a baffle shall be installed adjacent to soffit and eave vents. Baffles shall maintain a net free area opening equal to or greater than the size of the vent. The baffle shall extend over the top of the attic insulation. The baffle shall be permitted to be any solid material. The baffle shall be installed to the outer edge of the exterior wall top plate so as to provide maximum space for attic insulation coverage over the top plate." (28) Section N1102.3 N1102.4 Fenestration is amended to read: "In addition to the requirements of Section N1102, fenestration shall comply with Sections N1102.3.1 N1102.4.1 through N1102.3.5 N1102.4.5 as amended or shall comply with Table N1102.1.3." (29) Section N1102.3.2 N1102.4.2 Glazed fenestration SHGC exception is amended to add the following paragraph and table: "In Climate Zone 2, permanently shaded vertical fenestration shall be permitted to satisfy the SHGC requirements. The projection factor of an overhang, eave, or permanently attached shading device shall be greater than or equal to the value listed in table N1102.2.3.1 (see below) for the appropriate orientation. The minimum projections shall extend beyond each side of the glazing a minimum of 12 inches (0.3m). Each orientation shall be rounded to the nearest cardinal orientation (45 degrees or 0.79 rad) for purposes of calculation and demonstrating compliance." TABLE N1102.2.3.1: MINIMUM PROJECTION FACTOR REQUIRED BY ORIENTATION FOR SHGC EXCEPTION ORIENTATION PROJECTION FACTOR North ≥=0.40a South ≥=0.20 — East ≥=0.50 West ≥=0.50 a. For the north orientation, a vertical projection located on the west-edge of the fenestration with equivalent PF >= 0.15 shall also satisfy the minimum projection factor requirement. (30) Section N1102.4 N1102.5 Air leakage is amended to read: "The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the requirements of Sections N1102.4.1 N1102.5.1 through N1102.4.4 N1102.5.4. Exception: Two family dwelling units and townhouses shall be permitted to comply with IECC Section C402.5 C402.6." (31) Section N1103.3.8 Duct leakage (1) is amended to read as follows: “The total leakage of the ducts, where measured in accordance with Section N1103.3.7, shall be as follows: (1) Rough- in test: The total leakage shall be less than or equal to 6.0 cubic feet per minute per 100 square feet of conditioned floor area where the air handler is installed at the time of the test. Where the air handler is not installed at the time of the test, the total leakage shall be less than or equal to 5 cubic feet per minute per 100 square feet or conditioned floor area. Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 10 of 15 Page 13 of 22  (2). Postconstruction test: Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4.0 cubic feet per minute (113.3 L/min) per 100 square feet (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area. (3) Test for ducts within thermal envelope: Where all ducts and air handlers are located entirely within the building thermal envelope, total leakage shall be less than or equal to 8.0 cubic feet per minute (226.6 L/min) per 100 square feet (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area." (32) Amend Building Components within Table N1105.4.2(1) as follows: TABLE N1105.5.2(1): SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STANDARD REFERENCE AND PROPOSED DESIGNS BUILDING COMPONENT STANDARD REFERENCE DESIGN PROPOSED DESIGN Vertical fenestration other than Total areab = As proposed opaque doors Orientation: equally distributed to four As proposed cardinal compass orientations (N, E, S, & W) U-factor: from Table R402.1.3 N1102.1.3 As proposed Interior shade fraction: 0.92 (0.21×SHGC for 0.92 (0.21×SHGC as the standard reference design) proposed) External shading: none Heating Systemsd,e Fuel type: same as proposed design As proposed Efficiencies: Electric: air-source heat pump As proposed with prevailing Federal minimum standards Non-electric furnaces: natural gas furnace As proposed with prevailing federal minimum standards Non-electric boilers: natural gas boiler with As proposed prevailing federal minimum standards Capacity: sized in accordance with Section As proposed N1103.7 Cooling Systemsd,f Fuel type: Electric As proposed Efficiency: in accordance with prevailing federal minimum standards Capacity: sized in accordance with Section As proposed N1103.7 Fuel type: same as proposed design As proposed Service Water Heating d,e,f Efficiency: in accordance with prevailing Same as standard federal minimum standards reference Use: gal/day=30+10×Nbr Tank Same as standard temperature: 120°F reference Footnotes remain unchanged. (33) Reserved. (34) Reserved. (35) Reserved. (36) Section N1110.1 General is amended to read: "Additions to an existing building shall comply with Table N1102.1.3." Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 11 of 15 Page 14 of 22  (37) Section N1110.3 N1110.2 Prescriptive compliance is amended to read: "Additions shall comply with Sections N1110.3.1 N1110.2.1 through N1110.3.4 N1110.2.4 or as per Table N1102.1.3." (38) Section N1111.1.1 Building envelope Exception 5 is amended added to read: "Reroofs and roof replacements." (39) Section M1411.9 M1411.15 Locking access port caps is amended to read: "Refrigerant circuit access ports located outdoors may be fitted with locking-type tamper-resistant caps or may be otherwise secured to prevent unauthorized access." (42) Section M1502.4.6.1 Specified length is amended to read: "The maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be 35 feet (10,668mm) from the connection to the terminus of the transition duct from the dryer to the outlet terminal. Where fittings are utilized, the maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be reduced in accordance with Table M1502.4.6.1." (43) Table M1502.4.6.1 is amended to read: Table M1502.4.6.1: DRYER EXHAUST DUCT FITTING EQUIVALENT LENGTH Maytag dryers: Amana/Speed Queen dryers: OLDER MODELS: Maytag, 1990 65 feet with 0 elbows 44 feet with 0 elbows 50 feet with 0 elbows 54 feet with 1 elbow 34 feet with 1 elbows 42 feet with 1 elbow 44 feet with 2 elbows 26 feet with 2 elbows 34 feet with 2 elbows 36 feet with 3 elbows 20 feet with 3 elbows 26 feet with 3 elbows 28 feet with 4 elbows Whirlpool dryers Fridgidare/Westinghouse/ Whirlpool, 1991 Tappen/Gibson 64 feet with 0 elbows 60 feet with 0 elbows 58 feet with 0 elbows 54 feet with 1 elbow 52 feet with 1 elbow 48 feet with 1 elbow 44 feet with 2 elbows 44 feet with 2 elbows 38 feet with 2 elbows 34 feet with 3 elbows 32 feet with 3 elbows 29 feet with 3 elbows 27 feet with 4 elbows Kenmore dryers Magic Chef/Admiral/Norge Kenmore, 1988 64 feet with 0 elbows 45 feet with 0 elbows 22 feet with 3 elbows 54 feet with 1 elbow 35 with 1 elbow 44 feet with 2 elbows 25 with 2 elbows 34 feet with 3 elbows 27 feet with 4 elbows General Electric dryers: Camco/Moffat/McClary Throm 90 feet with 0 elbows 45 feet with 0 elbows 55 feet with 0 elbows 60 feet with 1 elbow 35 feet with 1 elbow 47 feet with 1 elbow 45 feet with 2 elbows 25 feet with 2 elbows 41 feet with 2 elbows 35 feet with 3 elbows Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 12 of 15 Page 15 of 22  (40) Section E3401.1 Applicability is amended to read: "The provisions of Chapters 34 through 43 shall establish the general scope of the electrical system and equipment requirements of this code. Chapters 34 through 43 cover those wiring methods and materials most commonly encountered in the construction of one- and two-family dwellings and structures regulated by this code. Other wiring methods, materials and subject matter covered in the most currently adopted version of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as amended in Chapter 21, Article III Buildings, Construction and Related Activities, Division 11 National Electrical Code, Victoria City Code, are also allowed by this code." (41) Section E3401.2 Scope is amended to read: "Chapters 34 through 43 shall cover the installation of electrical systems, equipment and components indoors and outdoors that are within the scope of this code, including services, power distribution systems, fixtures, appliances, devices and appurtenances. Services within the scope of this code shall be limited to 120/240 volt, 0- to 400-ampere, single-phase systems. These chapters specifically cover the equipment, fixtures, appliances, wiring methods and materials that are most commonly used in the construction or alteration of one- and two-family dwellings and accessory structures regulated by this code. The omission from these chapters of any material or method of construction provided for in the referenced standard NFPA 70 shall not be construed as prohibiting the use of such material or method of construction. Electrical systems, equipment or components not specifically covered in these chapters shall comply with the applicable provisions of the most currently adopted version of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as amended in Chapter 21, Article III Buildings, Construction and Related Activities, Division 11 National Electrical Code, Victoria City Code, are also allowed by this code." (42) Section E3406.3 Minimum size of conductors is amended to read: "The minimum size of conductors for feeders and branch circuits shall be No. 12 copper and No. 6 aluminum No. 10 aluminum or copper- clad aluminum. The minimum size of service conductors shall be as specified in Chapter 36. The minimum size of Class 2 remote control, signaling and power-limited circuits conductors shall be as specified in Chapter 43. [310.3(A)] Exception 1: Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors, where required to be hard wired, may use #14 copper conductors per Table 3702.14. Up to 12 devices may be interconnected per manufacturer instructions/NFPA 72 guidelines. Exception 2: Under cabinet task lighting may use #14 copper conductors per Table E3702.14." (47) Section E3406.8 Aluminum and copper connections is amended by adding the following sentence: "If aluminum conductors are installed, they must be terminated according to the manufacturer's recommendations and have a coating of oxidation inhibitor applied." (43) Section E3601.1 Scope is amended by adding the following sentence: "Meter installation and service requirements of local electric utilities may be more stringent than described herein. It is recommended that requirements be verified with the appropriate electric utility before proceeding with service installation work." (44) Section E3601.6.2 Service disconnect location is amended to read: "The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location outside of a building nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. Each occupant shall have access to the disconnect serving the dwelling unit in which they reside." (45) Section E3603.2 Ungrounded service conductors for accessory buildings and structures, Exception #3 is added to read: "For limited loads of a single branch circuit, the minimum size shall be No. 12 copper or No. 6 No. 10 aluminum or copper-clad aluminum, but in no case smaller than the branch-circuit conductors." Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 13 of 15 Page 16 of 22  (46) Section E3604.2.2 Vertical clearance from grade is amended by adding item 4 to read: "Where electric utility service installation requirements are more restrictive than those shown in items 1, 2, or 3 of this section, the more restrictive requirement for service drop conductor height shall apply." (47) Section E3604.5 Service masts as supports is amended to read: "Where a service mast is used for the support of service drop conductors, it shall be of adequate strength or be supported by braces or guys to withstand the strain imposed by the service drop. Only raceway-type service masts shall be used, all raceway fittings shall be identified for use with service masts. Where a service mast extends through the roof, such mast shall be flashed so as to make the roof penetration watertight. In addition to the aforementioned provisions, a minimum of two (2) inch rigid conduit shall be used for service mast, which is the sole support of the service entrance conductors. Only power service drop conductors shall be permitted to be attached to a service mast." (48) Section E3605.7 Mounting supports is amended to read: "Cables shall be supported by straps or other approved means within 12 inches (305 mm) of every service head or connection to a raceway or enclosure and at intervals not exceeding 30 inches (762 mm)." (49) Section E3605.9.3 Service head location is amended to read: "Service heads shall be located above the point of attachment of the service-drop conductors to the building or other structure. Exception: Where it is impracticable to locate the service head above the point of attachment, the service head location shall not be more than 24 inches (610 mm) from the point of attachment." (50) Section E3606.5 Surge protection is amended to read: "All services supplying one-and two-family dwelling units may be provided with a surge protective device (SPD) installed in accordance with Sections E3606.5.1 through E3606.5.3." (51) Section E3608.1 Grounding electrode system is amended by adding the following sentence: "All new or rebuilt building services shall have installed a driven ground rod as described in Section E3608.1.4.1." (57) Section E3611.1 Methods of grounding conductor connection to electrodes is amended by adding item 5 to read: "All new or rebuilt services shall have a listed acorn type set screw clamp of cast bronze or brass used to clamp the grounding electrode conductor to the grounding electrode (ground rod) as required by Sections E3608.1 and E3608.1.4." (52) Section E3703.2 Kitchen and dining area receptacles is amended by adding the following sentence: "The branch circuits serving kitchen countertop receptacles shall comply with the maximum loads specified in Section E3702, but in no case shall such circuits have more than three (3) duplex receptacles per circuit." (53) Section E3703.6 Number of branch circuits is amended by adding the following sentence: "In addition to the limitations contained herein, no general purpose branch circuit shall have more than ten (10) outlets per circuit." (54) Section E3704.1 Conductor size is amended to read: "The size of feeder conductors shall not be less than No. 10 copper or No. 6 aluminum where the load supplied consists of any of the following number and types of circuits: (1) two or more two-wire branch circuits supplied by a two-wire feeder; (2) three or more two-wire branch circuits supplied by a three-wire feeder; or (3) two or more three-wire branch circuits supplied by a three-wire feeder." (55) Table E3801.4 Allowable Applications for Wiring Methods is amended by adding to the Services line a footnote L M to read: "See Chapter 36 for specific service wiring method limitations." (56) Section E3902.3 Outdoor receptacles is amended to read: "125-volt receptacles installed outdoors and supplied by single-phase branch circuits, 15 and 20 amp receptacles, shall have ground-fault circuit- interrupter protection for personnel." Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 14 of 15 Page 17 of 22  (63) Section E3902.9 Laundry areas is amended to read: "125-volt receptacles installed in laundry areas and supplied by single-phase branch circuits, 15 and 20 amp receptacles, shall have ground-fault circuit- interrupter protection for personnel." (57) Section E3902.12 Specific appliance outlets is amended to read: “Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall be provided for the branch circuit or outlets supplying the following appliances rated 150 volts or less to ground and 60 amperes or less, single- or three-phase: 1. Drinking water coolers and bottle fill stations. 2. High-pressure spray washing machines. 3. Sump pumps. 4. Dishwashers. 5. Electric ranges. 6. Wall-mounted ovens. 7. Counter-mounted cooking units. 8. Clothes dryers. 9. Microwave ovens. [210.8(D)] (58) Section E3902.14 Outdoor outlets is amended to read: “All outdoor outlets, including outlets installed in the following locations, and supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground, 50 amperes or less, shall be provided with GFCI protection: 1. Garages that have floors located at or below grade level. 2. Accessory buildings. 3. Boathouses. Exceptions: 1. GFCI protection shall not be required on lighting outlets other than those covered in Section 210.8(F) of NFPA 70. 2. GFCI protection shall not be required for receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied by a branch circuit dedicated to electric snow-melting, deicing, or pipeline and vessel heating equipment where such equipment is protected as required by NFPA 70. 3. GFCI protection shall not be required for listed HVAC equipment. [210.8(F)] (59) Add an exception to Section E3902.20 E3902.21 Arc-fault circuit interrupter protection to read: "Not required for installed appliances with motors and spark igniters such as but not limited to tankless gas water heater, refrigerator, exhaust equipment, food disposal." (60) Section E4002.14 Tamper resistant receptacles Exception 1 is amended to read: “1. Receptacles located more than 3.5 feet (42 inches) above the floor.” Created: 2026-06-05 07:18:50 [EST] (Supp. No. 42) Page 15 of 15 Page 18 of 22  DRAFT Division 12. Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements Section 21-87 Adoption of published code Requirements There is hereby adopted by the city for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the design, construction, installation, repair or alteration of swimming pools, public and private, and equipment related thereto, that certain code known as the Standard Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements Code, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., being particularly the 1982 edition thereof, save and except portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, or which a copy is on file with the city secretary and a copy is on file with the development services department and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall control the matters to which they relate within the corporate limits of the city. Section 21-88 Definitions (a) Wherever the term "administrative authority or building official " is used in the swimming pool and spa requirements code, it shall be held to mean the director, as defined in Section 2-80 of the Victoria City Code. (b) Wherever the term "swimming pool" is used in these requirements said code, it shall be held to mean swimming pools and other constructed or prefabricated pools over eighteen (18) inches in depth designed or used for swimming, bathing, relaxation, or therapeutic purposes. (c) Commercial Public and Commercial Private swimming pools and spas shall comply with the latest edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) as adopted by Chapter 214, Texas Local Government Code. Residential Swimming Pool/Spa Commercial Swimming Pool/Spa Public Swimming Pool/Spa Private Swimming Pool/Spa Section 21-89 Deletions to published code Permits, construction and maintenance. (a) The following portions of the swimming pool code are hereby deleted: (1) Chapter I, except section 105.3 - Application for Permit, and section 106 - Inspections, which remain in effect. (a) It shall be unlawful to hereafter construct, install or enlarge any swimming pool or spa within the City without first obtaining a permit issued by the administrative authority. Page 19 of 22 (b) Failure to maintain any swimming pool, spa, and its appurtenances in a safe and sanitary condition is hereby prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance. (c) Applications for pool/spa permits shall be submitted for review accompanied by a detailed dimensioned plot plan and pool construction or installation plan. The review may require submission of other necessary plans, including an engineer seal, specifications and data including capacity, rate of filtration, skimmers and suction devices, drain entrapment prevention, backflow prevention and backwash devices, and drainage to an outlet point. Applicable fees are as adopted by city ordinance. (d) Plans to construct a swimming pool or spa shall be approved by the administrative authority and by the local electrical and gas provider where applicable before construction is started. (e) Construction of a swimming pool or spa shall not detour above ground water drainage to the neighboring property and shall maintain the natural flow of drainage to the public storm sewer. (f) Swimming pools and spas shall comply with the required setbacks as adopted by the Uniform Development Ordinance (UDO) and shall not encroach into easements unless allowed under the UDO. (g) Swimming pool placement shall maintain a five (5) foot separation from structures with permanent foundations and three (3) feet open space on all other sides. For the purpose of this requirement, attached spa pools, water features, and landscaping may encroach the open space. (h) All direct connections between swimming pools and the public potable water supply shall be prohibited without a proper backflow prevention device or by an air gap as determined by the adopted plumbing code. (i) All direct connections between the swimming pool and the public sewer system shall be prohibited. Swimming pools may be drained or pumped into the above-ground public storm sewer. Swimming pools drained or pumped into the underground storm or sanitary sewer shall be by means of an approved airgap and approved by the administrative authority. (j) Where wastewater from swimming pools, backwash from filters and water from pool deck drains discharge to the building drainage system, the discharge shall be through an indirect waste pipe by means of an approved airgap. (k) Pool equipment piping and design shall be by a certified pool installer. (l) Swimming pool construction shall be maintained behind a temporary or permanent fence with controlled construction access, and the pool shall not be filled with water without the fence and locked or self-closing gates in place. (m) Above ground swimming pools are exempt from subsections c, d, f, and g of Section 21-89 of these requirements. (n) Swimming pools and Spas shall comply with the installation requirements set forth by the latest adopted respective National Electrical Code or International Residential Code electrical requirements. (o) Pool Bond shall be installed bonding the body of water. (p) All new associated electrical pool wiring including existing wiring surrounding the pool that is in violation of the electrical pool code clearances or protection shall require a permit and inspection and approval as new wiring or upgraded wiring as needed. Page 20 of 22  (q) New gas line piping shall require a permit, inspection and approval as required by the fuel gas code. Section 21-90 Amendments to published code Inspections (a) It is the responsibility of the contractor of the permitted work to contact the administrative authority for required inspections. (b) Pool steel reinforcement shall be minimum #4 (1/inch) and concrete deck reinforcement shall be minimum #3 (3/8 inch) rebar on 12” (inch) center minimum. Reinforcement placement shall meet the requirements of the International Building Code. The inspections shall be conducted before any concrete or Gunite or other cover material is installed. (c) Pool steel and deck steel shall have a continuous unbroken #6 bond with approved bonding clamps on at least four sides as per the International Residential Code and National Electrical Code. All metal parts within the pool area shall be bonded including lights, ladders, diving boards and chair lifts. (a) The following sections of the swimming pool code are hereby amended: (1) Section 315 - Final Inspection – (d) Final Enclosure Required. This section shall read as follows: “All swimming pool and spa installations shall be completely enclosed with an approved wall, fence or other substantial structure not less than four (4) feet in height and constructed as not to have holes, gaps or openings more than (4) inches apart measured on a horizontal plane. Fences, walls and structures shall not have any openings or gaps if constructed horizontally to create a ladder effect. All gates and doors opening through the required enclosure shall be equipped with an approved and effective self-closing device and be self-latching for keeping the gate or door closed at all times. The doors to the main dwelling unit or structures are exempt from the device. The area under which the gate or door swings shall have a landing made to prevent the growth of grass or vegetation that prevents the door from closing with additional hand pressure or force. Gates and doors used for utility vehicle entrances or additional gates other than the main entrances to the yard need not be designed to be self-closing if a lock is installed on the gate or door. Permanent benches, structures and other appurtenances shall not be constructed within (3) foot of the exterior side of the (4) foot fenced enclosure creating a step. Fences over (4) foot are exempt from this requirement ; provided, that Where a swimming pool or spa is not over thirty (30) inches in depth and sixty-five (65) cubic feet in capacity, a substantial cover approved by the director equipped with child-proof locks may be substituted for such enclosure. The owner shall have ultimate responsibility for having the minimum size fence, enclosing wall, cover, or other substantial structure Page 21 of 22 constructed prior to final inspection of the pool installation. A certificate of approval shall be issued for both the pool and the pool enclosure before the pool may be filled with water. Page 22 of 22