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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-03 Building Codes Ad Hoc Committee Minutes Building Codes Ad Hoc Committee Minutes of December 3, 2003 Members Present: Tommy Moser, Tom Campbell, Tom Stringer, Ed Yung, Stanley Briers, Ron Holt, Carlos Smith, Mike Clausen Members Absent: Robert Ortiz, Bill White City Staff Present: Interim Planning Director Nick Finan, Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore, Sherry Jennings, Inspection Services Coordinator I. CALL TO ORDER Mike Clausen called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M. II. RATIFY AND VOTE ON APPOINTING PERMANENT CHAIRMAN MIKE CLAUSEN Tom Campbell made a motion to ratify and vote for Mike Clausen as permanent Chairman of the Committee. Second by Tommy Moser. Motion carried III. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 2003 Motion made by Tom Stringer to approve the minutes as distributed. Second by Tommy Moser. The motion carried. IV. DISCUSSION ON THE UNIFORM PLUMBING (C3) AND INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING (ICC) CODES Tom Campbell began his presentation by describing his plumbing background/experience. He provided a slide presentation and discussed some differences between the Uniform Plumbing Code and National Plumbing Code Handbook. When asked about why he was using the National Handbook, he explained that it was incorporated into the International Plumbing Code. Areas discussed included waste venting, wet and dry venting, and studer vents (air admittance valves). There was also some discussion on copper and cpvc pipes. ) Building Codes Ad Hoc Committet. Minutes of December 3,2003 Page 2 00 As previously requested at the last meeting, Tommy Moser asked staff what they found about inspector certifications. Will C3 honor any certifications the city inspectors currently hold? Staff advised him they had not spoken with anyone at the code; however, the C3 representatives had stated to the Committee they would be honoring existing certifications. Stanley Briers confirmed it was his understanding as well that they would be honored. Another question addressed what certification opportunities are available thru both code groups. Staff distributed certification opportunities obtained from both code websites. V. CONTINUE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDER ACTION ON DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE CODES APPEAL BOARD No discussion or action taken. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDER TENTATIVE DATE OF DECEMBER 10TH FOR REVIEW OF THE MECHANICAL CODES, ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ON THE BUILDING CODES AND CODES APPEALS BOARD PROCESS Chairman Clausen requested the December loth agenda include review and discussion of the Mechanical Codes and additional review and discussion of the Building Codes. It should also include discussion of the Appeal Board process. B. CONSIDER TENTATIVE MEETING DATE OF DECEMBER 17TH FOR REVIEW OF THE COMPLETE GROUP OF CODES AND THE CODES APPEAL BOARD PROCESS No discussion or action was taken, C. DISCUSS FORMULATING THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT AND ACCOMPANYING BACKUP MATERIAL FOR CITY COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION No discussion or action was taken. Building Codes Ad Hoe Committee Minutes of December 3, 2003 Page 3 00 D. OPEN DISCUSSION No discussion or action was taken. V. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn at 9:00 P. M. was made by Stanley Briers. Second by Tom Stringer. Motion carried. Submitted by, Sherry Jennings Inspection Services Coordinator