Fire Regulations in Texas City, TX (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Texas City, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Outdoor Burning
Open burning is prohibited within the City of Texas City under the amended Sec. 307 in § 96.02(J). The exception is a permit for an open burn or trench burn not exceeding 15 feet in diameter and 8 feet in height, located a minimum of 50 feet from any structure or property line.
Texas City Open Burning Prohibition and Burn Permits
Significant RestrictionsTexas City Code of Ordinances § 96.02(J)
(J) Sec. 307 is amended to read as follows: Open Burning. Sec. 307 Prohibited Open Burning. Open burning, shall be prohibited within the City of Texas City. Exception: Permits may be issued for open burn, trench burn, not to exceed 15 feet in diameter and 8 feet in height and are located a minimum of 50 feet from any structure or property line. Additional requirements may be imposed and are at ...
Smoke Detectors
Texas City, Texas amends the 2024 International Fire Code in § 96.02(S) to require a manual fire alarm system and an approved smoke detection system in Group E, I and R occupancies, with off-site monitoring that reports directly to Texas City Central dispatch. The amendment names schools, nursing homes and hotels, not single-family homes.
Texas City Fire Code Smoke Detection and Alarm Amendment
Some RestrictionsTexas City Code of Ordinances § 96.02(S)
(S) Sec. 907.2.6 is amended by the addition of the following: Sec. 907.2.6 Groups E, I, & R. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E, Group I, and Group R occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in Group E ...
Propane Storage
Texas City, Texas prohibits storing liquefied petroleum gas in any container, above ground or underground, inside of or underneath any building. Section 96.16 requires Underwriters' Laboratories labeling, and § 96.17 bars use of new equipment until the City Inspector approves the installation.
Texas City LP-Gas Equipment and Indoor Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsTexas City Code of Ordinances §§ 96.16-96.18
Any system which uses any form of manufactured or liquefied petroleum gases must bear the label of approval or listing of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. ... (A) Minimum standards. Any equipment shall be installed or repaired in a workmanlike manner which shall comply with all laws and the regulations of the city, the regulations of the Code adopted by § 96.01 of this chapter and the regulatio...
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