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Home My WebLink About10-09-12 CANCELLED Building Codes Appeals BoardBUILDING CODES APPEALS BOARD Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board to be field on October 9, 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 member Mark Follis (Position 7) and newly appointed member Lindsay Pfeiffer (Position 4) Consider approval of minutes from the September 11, 2012 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); Tabled at the September 11, 2012 meeting 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 Adjourn A qutorurru of City Coarrrcil 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. 50.19. CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the October 9, 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 ,20 Title: Out of consideration for all attendees of.the meeting, please turn off all cell pliones and pagers, or Place on inaudible signal. Thank you for your consideration. lj� Form 92204 Rev. 1012011 Submit to: SECRETARY OF STATE Government Filings Section P O Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711-2887 512-463-6334 Fee: None 0 ��'V K- � r � CO OATH OF OFFICE This space reserved for office use IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, I, Mark Follis , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Building Codes Appeals Board of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so Help me God. Signature of Officer State of Texas ) County of Harris } Sworn to and subscribed before me this 09th day of October 2012 (seal) Signature of Notary Public or Other Officer Administering Oath Printed or Typed Name corm 2204 2 Foi•ni 92204 Rev. 10/2011 Submit to: SECRETARY OF STATE Government Filings Section P O Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711-2887 512-463-6334 Filing Fee: None OFF � r � OATH OF OFFICE This space reserved for office use IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, I, Lindsay Pfeiffer , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Building Codes Appeals Board of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God, Signature of Officer State of Texas ) County of Hatxis ) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 09th day of October 2012 (seal) Signature ofNotaty Public or Other Officer Administering Oath Printed or Typed Name Form 2204 2 Forin 2204 - Onth of Office (General Information) The attached form is designed to meet minimal constitutional filing requirements pursuant to the relevant provisions. This form and the information pr•oirrcled are not substitules for• the advice card services qf crrr critorney. 1':recutiort oral UE The Oath is considcredl filed once it has been received. by this office, Mail: P.O. Box 12887, Austin, Texas 78711-2887. Oveiviighl trtai'I or• han(I deliveries: James Earl budder Officer Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. R c: (512) 463-5569. if faxed, the original Oath should. also be mailed to the appropriate address above. Email: Scanned copies of the executed Oath may be sent to %r ryistgg:.(ylsos-s/�, l tx, ns, if etnailed, the original Oath should also be mailed to the appropriate address above. NOTT: Do not hcnve the Oath of Qflice administered to you before executing ancifiling the ,Statement of Officer (Forrrr 2201 — connnonb, referred to as the "Anti -Bribery Statement') with the (??ice of the Secrelm y of State. Counnentaq All state or county officers, other Bran the governor, lieutenant governor, and menxbers of the, legislature, who qualify for office, are commissioned by the governor. Tex. Gov't Code, Section 601.005. The Secretary of State performs niirristerial duties to administer the commissions issued by the governor, including confirming that officers are qualified prior to being conxmissioned. Submission of this oath of office to the Office of the Secretary of State confirms an officer's qualification so that fire commission may be issued, P'rn"Suarxt to art. XVI, Section I of the Texas Constitution, the Oath of Office way not be taken until a. Statement of Officer (see form 2201).has been subscribed to and, as required, filed with the Office of the Secretary of State. Additionally, gubernatorial appointees who are appointed during a legislative session rr oy not execute their Oatil. until after confirmation by fire Senate. Tex. Const, art. IV, Section 12, A Statement of Officer form required to be riled with the Office of the Secretary of State is filed upon receipt'by the Secretary of State. The Oath of Office may be administered by anyone autlrorizcd under the provisions of Cbapter 602 of the Texas Government Code. Commonly used officials include notaries public and judges. Officers Required to File Mirth of gffice with the S°ecretaty of State- • Gubernatorial appointees, appellate and district court judges, and district attorneys • Directors of districts operating pursuant to chapter 36 or 49of the Texas Water Code fife a duplicate original of their Oath of Office within 10 nays of its execution. Tex, Water Code Amr, Sections 36.055(d), 49.055(d) Officers Not Required to Isle Oath of Office with the Secretary of'Yfate: • Members of the Legislature elected to a regular tern of office will have their (lath of Office administered in chambers oil the opening day of the session and recorded ill the appropriate Journal. Members elected to an unexFir•ed term of office should file their Oath of Office with dither the Chief Cleric of the Douse or (lie Secretary of the Senate, as appropriate. • All other persons should file their Oatlis locally. Please check with the county clerk, city secretary or board/commission secretary for the proper filing location. Questions about this form should be directed to the Government Filings Seetion crt (512) 463-6334 or rrfir�t�rtcr,�°rA� �tCrte�.lr rr,5`. Devised 1012011 Form 2204 Form #2201 Rev.10/2011 Submit to: SECRETARY OF STATE Government Filings Section P O Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711-2887 512-463-6334 512-463-5569- Fax Filing Fee: None STATEMENT OF OFFICER Statement This space reserved for office rise I, Mark Follis , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the election at which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation, whichever the case may be, so help me God. Position to Which Elected/Appointed: Building Codes Appeals Board, Position 7 City and/or County: La Porte, Harris Execution Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing statement and that the facts stated therein are true. Date: Signature of Officer Revised 10/2011 Form 2201 2 Form #2201 Rev. 1012011 Submit to: SECRETARY OF STATE Government Filings Section P O Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711-2887 512-463-6334 512-463-5569- Fax Filing Fee: None ,STATEMENT OF OFFICER Statement This space reserved for office use 13 Lindsay Pfeiffer , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment for the giving or witliholding of a vote at the election at which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation, whichever the case may be, so help me God. Position to Which Elected/Appointed: Building Codes Appeals Board, Position 4 City and/or County: LaPorte, Harris County Execution Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing statement and that the facts stated therein are true. Date: Signature of Officer Revised 10/2011 Form 2201 2 For -au 2201 - Statement of Officer (Genet -al I nfol-oration) The attached form is designed to 311eet miniI11a1 caI7stitlmtional filing requirements pursuant to the relevant provisions. This fo m ant the information provided are not srrhstitrrtes for the advice and services ofor? attoiwey. E- ecution taaarljeliveq �aa, trucC ",v The Statement is considered filed once it has been receives[ by this office. Mail: P.O. Box 12887, Austin, Texas 78711-2887. Ovea•atight mail or laua d deliveries: Jalmes Earl Rudder Officer Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. Fax: (512) 463-5569. Diwil: Scanned caries of the executed Statement may be sent to r„ a sirift,_t v. uyT MOTE: The Statement of Offa`cer° formr, commonly t•eferred to as the "Ariti-Bribery Statement, " must be executed andfiled with the Office of the &"cretar;yr of State before taping theOath of Office (Form 2204). Commentary Article XVI, section 1 of the Texas Constitution requires all elected or appointed state and local officers to take the official oath of office found in section 1(a) and to subscribc to the anti -bribery statement found in section 1(b) before entering upon the duties of their offices. Local officers must retain the signed anti -bribery statement with the official records of the office. "phis form is designed for filing the anti -bribery statement by elected and appointed state -level officers. Elected acid appoicitcd state -level officers rewired to file the anti -bribery statement with the Office of the Secretary of State include members of the Legislature, the Secretary of State, and all Other officers whose jurisdiction is coextensive with the boundaries of the state or who immediatelybelong to one of the three branches of state government. Op. Tex, AtCy Lien. No. JC-0575(2002). Questions about whether a particular officer is a state -level officer may be resolved by consulting relevant statutes, constitutional provisions, judicial decisions, and attorney general opinions. Questions about dais forma should be (1h,ected to the Government Filings Section at (512) 463-6334 or i a'�xis r srrs state lx,1 �. Revised 1.0/2011 Form 2201 MINUTES Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of September 11, 2012 Members Present: Tom Campbell, Ken Schlather, Paul Larson, J. P. Jackson and Terry Bunch Members Absent: Mark FolIis, Vacant Position 4 City Staff Present: Mark Huber, Deputy Building Official and Vickie Tschappatt, Community Service Technician Others Present: None CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:07 P.M. by Chairman Toni Campbell. 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) Vickie Tschappatt administered oaths of office to Paul Larson, Ken Schlather, and J. P. Jackson. Mark Follis was absent and Position 4 is currently vacant (Ron Holt resigned). 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 MEETING Motion to approve the September 27, 2011 minutes, as written, was made by J. P. Jackson. Second by Terry Bunch. Motion passed unanimously. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 5. REVIEW, DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE 2012 CODE EDITIONS WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS (RESIDENTIAL, BUILIDNG, PLUMBING, ENERGY & MECHANICAL) Motion by Mr. Larson to table this item until the next meeting. This would allow the Board more time to review the code books and staff comments. Second by Mr. Bunch. Motion passed unanimously. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Mark Huber provided Board with report on building activity. Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of September It, 2012 Page 2 of 2 7. BOARD COMMENTS ON MATTERS APPEARING ON AGENDA OR INQUIRY OF STAFF REGARDING SPECIFIC FACTUAL INFORMATION OF EXISTING POLICY None 8. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPICS Motion by Mr. Larson, next meeting date to be October 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. and topics would include administering remaining oaths of office and code review that was tabled at this meeting. Second by 1VIr. Bunch. Motion passed unanimously. 9. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Schlather with a second by Mr. Jackson. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Respectfiilly submitted, Mark Huber Deputy Building Official COMMENTS - 2012 EDITION RIIXIVWCO M'a NTS) 2012 ll,ffl7['ION The fallowing review comments do not include all of the city's local amendments, Ifan Pxisting amendment was not affected by the respective etas boob, it was not referenced for review. Note: The National Electrical Code (NEV) is not part oy"this reideiv. Its adol-)t'ion is under Sect. H82-336 and code eclitions aiv r•eWeivecl se-)ar ately. For your convenience, atnenthrtents that have a proposed chair ge .are �iighlighted in yellow. Residential Code Arnerrdnieritsa Section RI05.2 Tflor{kLxNerrrpt i°orra Per•trait, ]lambing: 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 saute with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a perrnit 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. frltolaai -plarcmet oroar arrd ' y l� s-. Adel rrrissing title anddelete language as shown ._ eliniffiartes requirement of Plumbing lrer°rnit & inspections for• simple faucet, tub, watery closet r°eplaceHrrerat& Table R301.2(1) Clirrrcrtic cruel Geogi-ctl-)hie Design Criteria, Establishment of criteria in accordance with table shown. WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM WINTE SEISMIC Frost R GROUND DESIGN Line DESIGN ICE BARRIER. FLOOD AIR MEAN SNOW Speed ^d• Topographic CATEGORY Weathering Depth Termite TEMP UNDFRI-AYMEN HA-/ARDS FREEZING ANNUAL LOAD (rnph) _ effects ^k„ r e" b e T REQUIRED •t,° g" INDEX °i° TFMP y, 4-9-87 11-6-96 1500 or 0 120 No A N 12" 1/Ft 62' No 6-18-07 Tess 67. Correct typos ha Code of or°diHinnees - Change frorrt to "Frost" and index'T' to index " i 9� No other changeg to table. Section R301.2.1.2 .l'r-otection of 01?enings. Exterior glazing, in new or building additions, located .in windborne debris regions shall be protected front windborne debris. dared opening protection for windborne debris shall meet the requirements of the Large Missile Test of ASTM r 1996 and. ASTM F 1886 referenced therein. The applicable wind zones for establishing missile types in ASTM E 1996 are shown on figure R301,2(4)C. Garage door glazed opening Code Comments Cont.... Page 2 protection for windlrorric debris shall meet the requirer neznts of anapproved impact -resisting standard or ANSrIL ASMA 115. Exception remains unchanged, Amennalnrnennt clarifies requirement is for new and building (Lditionns Kathor�° flnann all Structures.- -- .- W. Part V111, Electt,iccal Chol-ters 3 r-43 (E3401 thru -942-0 E4304. 3) are deleted in their entirety. Amendment deletes Chapter ,1y3 along With existing electrical chapter delctionm. Building Code Amendments. Sectionn 419 Live7Work Units. Deletion of entire section (Sections 419.1 thru /1 8, 419.9). Amend existing local amendment to reflect additional section number. Ch al3ter 16, Figure 1609 1609B, Bas4v Ultirracate Design Wind Slaeecl (3-Second Gust). R?,Sie Wind speed for the City shall be 120 nnpla. Amend existing local amendment to reflect figure, number and language change. Section 27 Electriccnl. Chapter (Sections 2701 thru 2IO2 27Q2,�j is deleted in its entirety, Amend existing local amendment toreflect additional section number. Section 28 Mechanical Systems. Chapter (Section 2801) is deleted in its entirety. New deletions sinnce City utilizes Unnifonrm ..mechannieaal Code. Ehnnnalrann Code Amendments. Section 102.3 Board of,41.�peol. Deletion of Scetions 102.) and 102.33.1 in their entirety. Delete code 2-cfe7rennce since city has separate Board of Appeal ordinnanneeo 144 a— ?: 1 a1�' d i 1? inn o t;:e�—a y's l? ; ino pa ent elslld"ffiei Delete existing local annnen7dmennt - cards were all Innternnatiarnnanl male reference; cif naow utilizes Uniform lE'lunilrinng Co& Code Comments Con't.. , . ?gage 3 Section 103,1 � 1 () Exempt Work. k. 'rhe clearing of stoppages, iaacItiding the Yennoval and yeinstallation of water closets, or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures. a wl ueh-+3aiT-,,-`,i�;'r'r3—al:vL: Q1—caEw:c4ha,, fi-, Amend code language to allow typical maintenance without the geed for a city permit and ingpectlon. S'eaion 103.4 Fees, pees shall be assessed In accordance with Appendix A of the City's Code of Ordinances, d a � �s jLR--i-k-tom, Amend code language to recognize usage of existing city fee schedule in Appendix A. ,3ectioi? 103.4.l P care Revieaa+ Fees. Delete section in its entirety. Delete code laa gnage since city does not change plumbing plan review fee. Section 103.4.4 T,ee Refitnds°. Deletion of Sections 103.4.4 thru 103A.4.2 in their entirety. Delete code language since city has existing fee refund policy. S iam i rrr r�rra F e ls-t-wolle--than 4 r �; r na �s lie Delete existing local amendment - code section/comments were an International cock; 1°efel°ence; city now utilizes Uniform Plumbing Code. .Delete existing local amendment v code section/conmients were all International code reference; 60y now utilizes Uniform Plumbing Code. 7 �*p, iv �, f,',-•�rf', w,,, ..i Jlf) a7 ,.,, T 71 r r3i�E r3 ° 2 i G m;7 7 � �i Laid t rn ,r c rt� i t a �ia�1�t f# I e4 I i 2 a am, gs. �='- 451e_-� l—� aa�-X��ra�'t its, Delete existing local amendanent code section/comments were an International code reference, city now utilizes Uniform Plumbing Code. ]delete existing local amendment a code sections/conanuents were ,m International code reference; city now antilizes xUnifoxna PlaaaaalaiQng Code. cocle comments con't.... Page 4 And Fad Gat cAde; The o o4 ac in- `? 3 -1.- folloN as g of 1Ti e- W, - 1ie See -'an 103.11:- "r am" Inspon-Ser i s Diyigz^%iSl OP1447 n w fba^�st'�-'t�v�3�:z�'i-=t'�"�?s Code Continents Corr't.... Page 5 ..cf ti � t ��' �. ' •" w � ,, � �-s-1��-. �t�--�-�!'. �; s_� Delete existing code of ordinances ar°licle, code book reference annd local rr¢rrerndrund n>ts ail International f>irnel gas code; cityy, now utilizes Uriffor m Plrrmbirng Code8 �e�T o se °�r rio CodeAmendlinents. Section TIOL I Title. This code shall be knnowar 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 Cade". Amend section nnrnrn bev since code boold nowseparates commercial anndl residential. Section C104.1 General. Construction) or work far which a. permit is required shall be subject to all required inspections. Inspections shalt be performed by a certified and/or licensed party (i.e. 3ra Party). �he budding shall -have a fitial Hie- ioinand Amend section number plus delete last lime in existing local amendment. Final inspection is rnov; addressed in code Section 104.3 ()Wirral Inspection) that utilizes the same language. Sections Cl042 4 thru Cl04.8.1.. •- Sections arc deleted in their entirety, Amend section numbers. Section R101,1 Title. nis code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of the City of La. Porte, and shall be cited as such. 1t is referred to herein as "this Code". Add local amendment to reference separated coan mercial anrdl regidenntial sections. Section R104,1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is required slxall be subjcct to all required inspections. Inspections shall be performed by a certified and/or licensed patty (i.e, rd Partv). Add local muendmennt to r•eferennce separated) comn-m—cial and r esiclenatial secliorns. Sections t~;104.4 thru R104. .1. - Sections are deleted in their entirety, Ad, m1 local ninerrd menat to i-cferenace separated connanrerehal and residiennthio sectionnsa Code Con-Iments Lon't.... Mecchaanicaal Code Amendments. tints.. Page 6 s-cA,'o- fift- y -palm( :it-�0�u-.cf-c��io t o- Delete four () existing local International cods city now aatiliz>,es Uniform Code. . Section 108,0 Board of Appeals, Delete entire section (Sections 109.1 flash 1 Q&2). New deletion of Uniform Code section since city has separate Board of AppeaO ordinance. Section 114,1 General. lees shall be assessed in accordance with Appendix A of tlae City's Coyle of Ordinances. 1-1�; �—=1�€;�°•�,�=d�-te-eel--��l �i-s-j�ea��aa,. Amend code language to recognize usage of existing city fee scliedaale in Appendix A. Section 11 1, 2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be in accordance with Appendix A of the City's Code of Ordinances. Amend code laaaagcaaage to a ccogniae aasaagv, of existing city fee schedule in Appendix Am Section 114.3 Plan Review Fees. Delete section in its entiret)�. Delete code language since city sloes not charge plumbing lala n revievi fees. Section 114.5 Investigative Fees ..- Work Withow a Permit. Delete Section 114.5 thr it 114.5.1 in their entirety. Delete code la ngnage since city does not ebarge an investigative fee, Section 11J.6 Fee Refvncls% .delete S'ecti n 11-1.6 thr°rt 114.6.5 in their• eentirety. Delete code laangnaage spice, city has -,in existing fee refaaaad policy. SACity Plaiming Share\900-BOARDS,COMMISSIONS & CO1v muTBMBLI)G CODES APPEAL BOAR.MBIdcr Codes Appeal B&Correspondence cue 1~ormslStaff 2012 Code Review Cti}mments.dooX 6