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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Requested By: uf- Aoorooriation Agenda Date ReqUested:.. 6/27/05 ~ D Wilmore ~ Source of Funds: N/A Department: PlaDDiDM Account Number: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: X Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Recommendation Memo from Board Amount Requested: Exhibits: Ordinance #96-2079-F Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In April 2005 staff was advised that the State had decided to mandate adoption of the 2005 Ed. of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for implementation effective July 1, 2005. The Building Codes Appeal Board began review of the new code edition; however, they were unable to meet in April and May. At their June 2, 2005 meeting, the differences between the 2002 and 2005 editions were discussed and they requested that staff forward their recommendation to Council for consideration at the June 27, 2005, meeting. Although the Board did not have an opportunity to review the local amendments, their recommendation (see attached memo) was to adopt the 2005 NEC while leaving the "existing" local electrical amendments in place. The Board plans to discuss and possibly take action in regards to the local amendments at their next scheduled meeting ofJuly 14,2005. In accordance with past practices, ordinances adopting new editions of construction codes have included a passage date with a later implementation date. Previous implementation delays have been from 60-90 days. The ordinance presented for Council's consideration this evening includes a sixty (60) delay. This will allow for mail notification to electrical contractors as well as required amendments to handouts for the public, staff paperwork and the city web site. Staff is requesting this item be placed on the consent agenda. Action Required bv Council: Consider accepting the Building Codes Appeals Board recommendation and pass the ordinance adopting the 2005 NEC with an implementation date of September I, 2005. r1~w Df