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Home My WebLink About11-13-12 Building Codes Appeals Board1KNIN Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Building Codes AI)peals Board to be held on November 13, 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 Nlark 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 aiid consider a recommendation to City Council to adopt the 2012 Code Editions with local ainendnients (Residential, Building, Plan Bing, Energy & Mccliariical); 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 9. Adjourn A quoruni of City Council menibers im-ty be present and Participate in cliscussions during this iwelitig; however, no action will he taken by Conwil as a governing body. In conil-Viance with the Aineric(ins with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable acconu)iodations for persons attending public nieetings. To better serve attenelees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Plecise contact Patrice Fogorty, City Secretwy, at 281. 4'70. S019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the November 13, 2012 agenda of items to be considered by the City of La Pot -to Buildill Codes Appeals Board was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the day of 0 (b ;& 2012. Title: A 0, h Af; Cr-In 11 IMA IVW r j:? VC, 0*0'AW( Out of consideration for all attendees of the tneeting, please turn off all cell phones and pagers, or place on inaudible signal. Than]( you for your consideration. Form 82201 Rev, 10/2011 Submit to: SECRETARY OF STATE Government Filings Section P 0 Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711-2887 512-463-6334 512-463-5569 - Fax Filing Fee: None r" 0 C� "PS CO STATEINMINT OF OFFICER Statement This space reserved for office use 13 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 i-ne 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 Fonn 2201 2 Form 82201 Rev. 1012011 Submit to: SECRETARY OF STATE Government Filings Section P 0 Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711-2887 512-463-6334 512-463-5569 - Fax Filing Fee: None 0 STATEMENT OF OFFICER Statement This space reserved for office use 1, 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 withholding of a vote at the election at which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or C011firination, whichever the case may be, so help me God. Position to Which Elected/Appointed: Buildig Codes Appeals Board, Position 4 City and/or County: La Porte, 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 Revsed 10/2011 Forin 2201 2 Form 220J -- Statement of Officer (General. Information) The attached] foim is designed to meet mininial constiturional filing regnirenrents ptu'suarrt to the relevant provisions. This' form aand the inafor matiort provided are Prot substhniesfor the advice and Services of an oltorneya. ,'xecution and Deliver Instructions The Statement Statement is considered filed once it has beery received by this office. frail: P.O. Box 12887, Austin, Texas 78 711-2887. Over►zi ht in ail or hand deliveries: James Earl Rudder Officer Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. Fax:: (51.2) 463-5569. L mail: Scanned copies of the executed Statement may be sent to re � r„�,�'a tcr��i�� slate. Ix, US MOM: The Stcetenient of +Aker forrra,conmionly referred to as the ".alrrti-Bribeq Statement, " must be executed rand filed tl,ith the Office of the Secremny of State before taking the Oath o f t � f ce (1* Data 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 l (a) and to subscribe to the anti -bribery statement found in section 1(b) before entering upon the dirties of their offices. Local officers mast retain the signed anti -bribery statement with the official. records of the office. This form is designed for filing the anti -bribery statement by elected and appointed state -level officers. Elected and appointed state -level officers required 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 immediately belong to one of the three branches of state government. Op. Tex. Att'y Gen. No. JC-0575(2002). Questions about whether a particular officer is a state -level officer ruay be resolved by consulting relevant statutes, constitutionalprovisions, judicial decisions, and attorney general opinions. Questions about dais foram should be directed to the Government Filings &coon at (512) 463-6334 or t,cT a�lar ct?tiara� ��d�t"' to r��': Revised 10/2011 Form 2201 Fonn #2204 Rev. 10/2011 Submit to: SECRETARY OF STATE Government Filings Section P 0 Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711-2887 512-463-6334 FilinLy Fee: None OP CD OATH OF OFFICE This space reserved for office Ilse fN THE NAIwffi AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, 1, Mark Follis , do solemnly swear (or affirin), 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 20 12 (seal) Signature of Notaty Public or Other Officer Administering Oath Printed or Typed Name Form 2204,7 Foram #2204 Rev. 10/2011 Submit to: SECRETARY OF STATE Government Filings Section P 0 Box 12887 Austin, TX 78711-2887 512-463-6334 Fee: None 0 C 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. State of Texas County of Harris Sworn to and subscribed before me this (seal) Signature of Officer 09th day of October 2012 Signature of Notary Public or Other Officer Administering Oath Printed or Typed Name Form 2204 2 Form 22041 - Oath of Office (Geiieral. Information) The attached form is designed to mect mininial constitutional filing requirements pursuant to the relevant provisions. Thisform and the it provided are not subslifulesfor the advice and services of an attorney. Execution and Itliver 1LIiistructiotis _ The Oath is considered filed once it has been received by this office. Mail: P.O. Box 12887, Austin, Texas 78711-2887. Overnight mail or haiidtleliveries: James Earl Rudder Officer Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. Fax: (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 saint to j t, If ernailed, the original Oath should also be mailed to the appropriate address above. NOTE: Do riot have the Oath of Office adnihiistered to you before execitting and filing the Statement Qf Officer (Formi 2201 — commonly referred to as the "Aiiti-Bribeiy Statement'° ivith the q6rice oj'the Secretaq of Mate. Commentaq All state or county officers, other than the governor, lieutenant governor, and members of the legislature, who qualify for office, are commissioned by the governor. 'rex, Gov't Code, Section 601.005. The Secretary of State performs ministerial duties to administer the commissions issue(] by the governor, including confirming that officers are qualified prior to being commissioned. Submission of this oath of office to the Office of the Secretary of State confirms an officer's qualification so that the commission may be issued. Pursuant to ail. XVI, Section I of the Texas Constitution, the Oath of Office may 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 may not execute their Oath until after confirmation by the Senate. Tex. Const. ail. IV, Section 12, A Statement of Officer form required to be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State is filed upon receipt by the Secretary of Slate. The Oath of Office may be administered by anyone authorized under the provisions of Chapter 602 of the Texas Government Code. Commonly used officials include notaries public and judges. Of ficers Required to File Oath of Of .fice with the Seeretaly of State: * Gubernatorial appointees, appellate and district court judges, and district attorneys * Directors of districts operating pursuant to chapter 36 or 49 of the Texas Water Code file a duplicate original of flicir Oath of Office within 10 days of its execution. Tex. Water Code Ann. Sections 36,055(d); 49.055(d) Officers Not Required to File Oath of Office with, the Seerei'my of State: • Members of the Legislature elected to a regular term of office will have their Oath of Office administered in chambers on the opening day of the session and recorded in the, appropriate Journal, Members elected to an unexpired term of office should file their Oath of Office with either the Chief Clerk, of the House or the Secretary of the Senate, as appropriate. • All other persons should file their Oaths locally. Please clieck with the county clerk, city secretary or board/commission secretary for the proper filing location., Questions about this form should be chreeted to the Government Filings Section at (512) 463-6334 or i�, kt�6((, s —os-s cem, t Y Revised 1012011 Form 2204 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 Follis, Vacant Position 4 City Staff Present: Mark Huber, Deputy Building Official and Vickie Tschappatt, Community Service Technician Others Present: None 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:07 P.M. by Chairman Tom 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 Sch.lather, 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 Mi'llutes of September 11, 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 Mr. Bunch. Motion passed unanimously. 9.ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Sol-dather with a second by Mr. Jackson. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m, Respectfully submitted, Mark Huber Deputy Building Of ol U REVI WCTsv MEN TS 2012EDITION The following review comments (lo not irrclrrcle all oz the city s local an-ierxclr eats, if an existing amendment was not affected l?y__tflrc rewectivc code book, it wasnotreferenced for review. Note: The Xational Electrical (code (NE, Q is notpart of'thi.sa r•evieiv. Its ado. Ilion is under Sect. 02--336 and code editions are r•evieived se1jar ately. For your convenience, amendments that have a proposed change are highlighted in yellow. Residential Code Amendments.. Section lZ 1 06.2 Work l y errt])t fi°cart Per•init. P"lrambing: I"hc 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 per init shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks iii pipes, valves or futures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets. i. ., { r t �pai at in el e at: rcpll-en+eii- �-ate Add missing title and delete language. is shown - eliminates requirement of plumbing permit & inspections for sh-ople faucet, tub, water closet replacements. '1'abl'c R3t11.2(1) C."lii;,iatic crncl Geogi,ciPhie De.sigi? C.'i�itei•ia. Establislrrnent of criteria in accordance with table shown. WIND DESIGN SEISMIC SUBJECT To DAMAGE FROM °VV" NTE R Frost GROUND DESIGN Line DESIGN GCE BARRIER FLOOD Alfa MEAN SNOW Speed °d, Topographic CATEGORY Weathering Depth TerMite TEMP UNDERLAYMEN HAZARDS FREEING ANNUAL LOAD (mph) effects W ..b° V .e. T REOUIRED ,aw INDEX °a� TEMP a" Correct typos in Code of ordinances — change front to "Fr•ost99 and index sal" to index " i " No other changes to table. Section R301.2.1.2 Pi,olection of'01)enii7g,s. Exterior glazing, in new or building additions, located in windborne debris regions shall be protected from windborne debris. Glazed opening protection for wvindborne debris shall incet the requirements of the Large Missile Test of ASTM T 1996 and. ASTI'st1 T 1886 referenced therein. The applicable wind zones for establishing missile types in ATM E 1996 are shown on Figure R301.2(4)Cs. Garage door glazed opening Code Conrnrents Con't.... Page 2 protection for windborne debris shall meet the requirements of an approved impact -resisting standard or ANSIM.r"sSM 115. Exception remains unchanged. Amendment clarifies requirement is for new and building additions rather than all structures. Part VIII, Tlech'ical Chapters 34-43 (E3401 thrit 20-9 E-13(4= 5) are deleted in their entirety.. Amendment deletes Chapter 43 along with existing electrical chapter deletions. Build n Code Amendments. Section 419 LivelfVork Units. Deletion of entire section (Sections 419.1 t1>_rrr 4" 419.9). Amend existing local amendment to reflect additional section number. Chalwer 16, Figuiv 1-60 1609B, Bffsk, Ultimate Design IT ind Sj7eecl (3-Second Gust). Zvi,; Wind speed for the City shall be 120 nlph. Amend existing local amendment to reflect figure number and language change. Section 27 Electrical. Chapter (Sections 2701 tlrm �7- 2702.3)) is deleted in its entirety. Amend existing local amendment to reflect additional section number. Section 28Itechanicrrl Systems. Chapter (Section 2801) is deleted in its entirety. New deletion since City utilizes Uniform Mechanical Code. tlutrrbing_Code Amendments. Section 102,3 Boord gfAppeal. Deletion of Sections 102.3 and 102.3),I in their entirety. Delete code reference since cite lras separate Board of Appeal ordinance. 'en oHa , 4i FAA- mn cod (s)-&f tl t Ck ief ,,ildfing-Offieia1-steal-l-be4ir,(�agile nr l Delete existing local amendment .. code section/comments were in International code reference; city now atilizes. Uniform Plumbing Code. Code Conana-1cnts Con't.... Pave 3 Section 103,1.1 (2) s'xenipt Work. The clearing of stoppages, including the removal and reinstallation of water° c losets, or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures. provided ff .n ems, 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 Cods; of ordinances, d t 1 . opt tl is dicti A nieund code language to recognize usage of existing city fee selaedule in Appendix A. ,Sectioi7 1(13. 4. / Plcin Revieni, l'ee . Delete section in its entirety. Delete code language since city does not charge plumbing plan review fee. Section 103. /. / Fee Refunds, Deletion of 'Sections 103.4.4 t nru 10 -3.4,4.2 in their entirety. Delete code language since city has existing fee refund policy. Delete existing local anaendunent - code section/connnsents aavere all International code reference; city now utilizes Uniform Plumbing Code. Delete existing local amendment w code section/counnanents were ail International code reference; city now utilizes Unifornx Illmlibing Code. £� 3' s� ca gar � d7`u ? t'tt .. 7 fiC. �33�`i"-�iza-�a--a.'a"a,�'fief-E'�t1�-....�i".-'I�rarq�Fk��r', �l ,d.R �'•d"t b, ,.l d t ,-J Horst :- Delete existing local amendment - code section/comments were all International come reference; city now utilises U nifornn Plumbing Code. Appef4ix— ids s; t€ l t l Delete existing local anaendnnent o code section/coninuents were all International code reference; city slow utilizes Uniform plumbing Code. r Y tl V i d: pia � (dyTee.t-.sk,m,"..-Eudrr��J�wi+m;-� R�TwlmmllYHYMMUM -file77-&nL��,,,.,:ea czC4�3� A ; , C,-.r * ,, Q,)_38, ! Q 11 f44d, ar T4-ems IL IL u �latiaiis shall -fl of t1w i r A The> r nw s; 11 . _1 r1 .� cds e ° f Code Comments Co�n't.... Page S (1'eieelta1: eet �4eam, -Ae 17 leti r- r e d e 1 1 -:11: : Delete existing code of ordinances article, code boob reference and local amendments on International fuel gas code; city now utilizes Uniform Plumbing Code. 1lnerg_y :onservation Code Amendments. Section C1 OL ] Title.. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of the City of Laforte, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this Code". Amend section number since code boob now separates connmercial and residential. Section C1.04.1 General, Construction or wordy 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. 3r� Marty), l ihfi sl, � 111 nnal inn-sp��ka and not 1-.e ec�rpi�e1nrntil--apprGveh: Attend section number plus delete last line in existing local arnenduncuut. Final inspection is now addressed in code Section 104.3 (Final Inspection) that utilizes the same language. Sections C1042 4 thrtn C:104.8,1. - Sections are deleted in their entirety. Amend Nection numbers. &ction RIO].I Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of the City of°La Forte, and shall be cited as suich. 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 pernnit 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 thrun RI04.8. L -. Sections are deleted in their entirety. Add local amendment to reference separated commercial and residential sections. Code Comments Con't.... Mechanical Amendments.. Page 6 se-c-&OrlCa.=step s asi�t "ff�l�1- ek4a ��i�ti�t e 1 F Delete four (4) existing local International code amendments since city now utilizes Uniform Code. Section 10 .0 Boor d gfAppeals•. Delete entire section (Sections 1O18.1 thru 1092). New deletion of Uniform Code section since city lrrrs separate Board of Appeal ordinance. Section .11 .1 General. Fees shall he assessed in accordance with Appendix A of the City's Code of Ordinances. -4i-e- 4-1�t o 1et� tjIt 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 Code of Ordinances. .mend code language. to recognize usage of existing city fee schedule in Appendix A. Section 114.3 Plan levied, 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 thrrr 114 .1 in their entirety. Delete code language since city clues not charge an investigative fee. Section, 114,6 T'ee 1 gfundl . Delete Section 114.6 thru 1.1=1. 6.3 in their entirety. Delete code language since city has an existing fee refund policy. S:%City Phuming Sliare\900-I30ARDS,CO'i'YLN4ISSIONTS & COfv MITTE SkBLDG CODES APPEAL BOARD\Bldg Codes Appeal 136Torrespondence & E'orms\Staff 2012 Code. Review Commen(s.docx