HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-12 Regular Meeting of the Building Codes Appeals BoardBUILDING CODES APPEALS BOARD
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board to be held on
September 11, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding items of business according to the agenda listed
below:
Call to order
2. Administer oaths of office to re -appointed board members Paul Larson (Position 3), Ron
Holt (Position 4), Ken Schlather (Position 5), J.P. Jackson (Position 6) and Mark Follis
(Position 7)
Consider approval of minutes from the September 27, 2011 meeting
4. Public Comments (Limited to five minutes per person)
5. Review, discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council to adopt the 2012 Code
Editions with local amendments (Residential, Building, Plumbing, Energy & Mechanical)
6. Administrative Reports
Board Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information of existing policy
Establish next meeting date, time and topics
9. Adjourn
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this
meeting; however, no action will be taken by Council as a governing body.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for
reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees,
requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City
Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the September 11, 2012 agenda of items to be considered by the City of La Porte
Building Codes Appeals Board was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the day of
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Title:
Out of consideration for all attendees of the meeting, please turn off all cell phones and
pagers, or place on inaudible signal. Thank you for your consideration.
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board to be held on
September 11, 2012, at 6:00 P.M. at the City Fall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding items of business according to the agenda listed
below:
1. Call to order
2. Administer oaths of office to re -appointed board members Paul Larson (Position 3), Ron
Holt (Position 4), Ken Schlather (Position 5), J.P. Jackson (Position 6) and Mark Follis
(Position 7)
Consider approval of minutes from the September 27, 2011 meeting
4. Public Comments (Limited to five minutes per person)
Review, discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council to adopt the 2012 Code
Editions with local amendments (Residential, Building, Plumbing, Energy & Mechanical)
6. Administrative Reports
7. Board Comments on matters appearing on agenda or inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information of existing policy
8. Establish next meeting date, time and topics
9. Adjourn
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during this
meeting; however, no action will be taken by Council as a governing body.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La .Porte will provide for
reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees,
requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City
Secretary, at 281.470. 5 019.
I certify that a copy of the September 11, 2012 agenda of items to be considered by the City of La Porte
Building Codes Appeals Board was posted on the City Ball bulletin board on the day of
, 20
Title:
Out o for all attendees of the meeting, please turn o' all cell phones and
pagers, or place o,; inaudible signal.you for yourconsideration.
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MINUTES
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uilding Codes Appeals Board
Minutes of September 27, 2011
Members Present: Tom Campbell, Ron Holt, Ken Schlather, Paul Larson, Mark Follis, J. P.
Jackson and Terry Bunch
Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: Traci Leach, Assistant City Manager, Mark Huber, Deputy Building
Official and Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney
Others Present: None
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Chairman Tom Campbell.
2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 30, 2011 MEETING
Motion to approve the August 30, 2011 minutes, as written, was made by Ron Holt.
Second by Ken Schlather. Motion passed unanimously.
C. PUBLIC COMME11T11-1
None.
4. REVIEW, DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE 2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH
LOCAL AMENDMENTS
Mr. Schlather made a motion to recommend adopting the 2011 National Electrical Code
and to make no change to existing local amendments. Second by J, P. Jackson. Motion
passed unanimously.
5. REVIEW, DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE
BOARD'S RULES OF PROCEDURE
A motion to adopt the amended rules of procedure, as submitted, was made by Mr. Schlather.
Second by Mr. Holt. Motion passed unanimously.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mark Huber discussed upcoming developments.
Building Codes Appeals Board
Minutes of September 27, 2011
Page 2 of 2
7. BOARD COMMENTS ON MATTERS APPEARING ON AGENDA OR INQUIRY OF
STAFF REGARDING SPECIFIC FACTUAL IN -FORMATION OF EXISTING
POLICY
Chairman Campbell requested clarification from Clark Askins about the City's local
requirement for a certificate of insurance from contractors when the state is already requiring
a certificate. Mr. Askins confirmed cities can have their own requirement even though the
state may have their requirement in place.
Chairman Campbell suggested the Board meet next month to discuss the Uniform Plumbing
Code. He was not sure the recent plumbing code change was necessary. The Board could
bring in another speaker to help the Board and staff better understand the code. Mr. Holt and
Mark Follis disagreed. Both felt the public input, Board review and subsequent City Council
decision was adequate. No action was taken.
ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPICS
No meeting date, time or topics were identified at this time.
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Schlather with a second by Mr. Jackson. Motion
passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Huber
Deputy Building Official
+ V1E COMME TS, 2012 EDITION
The following review comments do not include all of the city's local amendments. if an existing
amendment was not affected by the respective code book. it was not referenced for review.
Note: The National Electrical Code (NE(.) is not part of this review. Its adoption is under Sect.
982-336 and code editions are reviewed separately.
For your convenience, amendments that have a proposed change are highlighted in yellow.
Section R105.2 Cork Exempt from Permit. Plumbing: The stopping of leaks in drains, water,
soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil,
waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same
with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained
and inspection made as provided in this code.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal
and reinstallation of water closets. provided such s do no involve of e 4h
feplaeement or rearrangement of valves, pipes of fixtur-es.
Add missing title and delete language as shown - eliminates requirement of plumbing
permit & inspections for simple faucet, tub, water closet replacements.
"fable R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Establishment of criteria in
accordance with table shown.
WIND DESIGN
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No other changes to table.
Section 12301.2.1.2 Protection of Openings. Exterior glazing, in new or building additions,
located in windborne debris regions shall be protected from windborne debris. Glazed opening
protection for windborne debris shall meet the requirements of the Large Missile Test of ASTM
E 1996 and ASTM E 1886 referenced therein. The applicable wind zones for establishing
missile types in ASTM E 1996 are shown on Fig -Lire R301.2(4)C. Garage door glazed opening
Code Comments Con't....
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protection for windborne debris shall meet the requirements of an approved impact -resisting
standard or ANSI/DASMA 115. Exception remains unchanged.
Amendment clarifies requirement is for new and building additions rather than all
structures.
Part VIII, Electrical Chapters 34-43 (E3401 thru L E4304.5) are deleted in their entirety.
Amendment deletes Chapter 43 along with existing electrical chapter deletions.
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Section 419 Li elWork Units. Deletion of entire section (Sections 419.1 thru 444 419.9).
Amend existing local amendment to reflect additional section number.
Chapter 16, Figure .'0 1609B, Bask Ultimate Design Wind Speed (3-Second Gust).
Wind speed for the City shall be 120 mph.
Amend existing local amendment to reflect figure number and language change.
Section 27 Electrical. Chapter (Sections 2701 than 2,7Q 2702.3) is deleted in its entirety.
Amend existing local amendment to reflect additional section number.
Section 28 Mechanical Systems. Chapter (Section 2801) is deleted in its entirety.
New deletion since City utilizes Uniform Mechanical Code.
Section 102.3 Board of'Appeal. Deletion of Sections 102.3 and 102.3.1 in their entirety.
Delete code reference since city has separate board of Appeal ordinance.
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International code reference; ,t...,.e t now k'I;l!'es Uniform oI Plumbing IYpb''.6t,
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Code Comments Con't.... page 3
Section 103.1.1 (2) Exempt Work. The clearing of stoppages, including the removal and
reinstallation of water closets, or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or futures. pf-ei
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res. Amend code language to allow typical maintenance without the need
for a city permit and inspection.
Section 103.4 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with Appendix A of the City's Code of
Ordinances. h
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recognize usage of existing city fee schedule in appendix A.
Section 103.4.1 Plan Review Fees. Delete section in its entirety.
Delete code language since city does not charge plumbing plan review fee.
Section 103. 4. 4 T'ee Refunds. Deletion of Sections 103.4.4 thru 103.4.4.2 in their entirety.
Delete code language since city has existing fee refund policy.
liee pa-1 when He work 1-as. beeH 4-He under a per-mit issbte. M aeeer-
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International fuel SIG,';. city now utilizes Uniform Plumbing Code.
Ene -gy Conservation Code Amendments.
Section CI01.1 .Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code
of the City of La Porte, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this Code"
Amend section number since code book now separates commercial and residential.
Section C 104.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
all required inspections. Inspections shall be performed by a certified and/or licensed party (i.e.
3`d Party). T ding
-Amend section number plus delete last line in existing local amendment. Final inspection is
now addressed in code Section 104.3 (Final Inspection) that utilizes the same language.
Sections C104.2 4 thru C104.8.1. - Sections are deleted in their entirety.
Amend section numbers.
Section RI01.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code
of the City of La Porte, and. shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this Code".
Add local amendment to reference separated commercial and residential sections.
Section R104.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
all required inspections. Inspections shall be performed by a certified and/or licensed party (i.e.
-3 Party).
Add local amendment to reference separated commercial and residential sections.
Sections R104.4 thru R104.8.1. - Sections are deleted in their entirety.
Add local amendment to reference separated commercial and residential sections.
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Section 108.0 Board of Appeals. Delete entire section (Sections 108.1 thru 108.2).
New deletion of Uniform Code section since city has separate Board of Appeal ordinance.
Section 114.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with Appendix A of the City's
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Amend code language to recognize usage of existing city fee schedule in Appendix A.
Section 114.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be in accordance with Appendix A of
the City's Cade of Ordinances. as1��114�
Amend code language to recognize usage of existing city fee schedule in appendix Am
Section 114.3 Plan Revieiv Fees. Delete section in its entirety.
Delete code language since city does not charge plumbing plan review fee.
Section 114.5 Investigative .Fees -- Work Without a Permit. Delete Section 114.5 thru 114.5.1 in
their entirety. Delete code language since city does not charge an investigative fee.
Section 114.6 Fee Refunds. Delete Section 114.6 thru 114.6.3 in their entirety.
Delete code language since city has an existing fee refund policy.
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