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Home My WebLink About03-09-10 Regular Meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of March 9, 2010 Members Present: Tom Campbell, Terry Bunch, Ken Schlather, Ron Holt, Paul Larson and Mark Follis Members Absent: Michael Reedy City Staff Present: Mark Huber, Deputy Building Official Others Present: None 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Chairman Tom Campbell. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 19,2010 MEETING Motion to approve the January 19,2010 minutes, as submitted, was made by Ron Holt. Second by Ken Schlather. Motion passed unanimously. 3. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASEIREVlEW OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODE BOOKS Motion by Mark Follis to choose the International Plumbing and Mechanical Code. Second by Mr. Holt. All voted in favor except for a nay vote from Chairman Campbell, motion passed. Second motion made by Chairman Campbell to adopt the Uniform Plumbing Code. Motion received no second. Motion failed. Mr. Follis made a motion to purchase the 2009 International code books as a whole and have staff do the preliminary code review. Staff would then forward the comments to the Board for their review along with the code books. Second by Mr. Schlather. Motion passed unanimously. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Mark Huber advised the board the budgeted funds are available~ however, staffwas awaiting the Board's direction on which books to purchase. STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS 2009 CODE EDITION STAFF REVIEWCOMMENTS. 2009 EDITION Yellow highlights indicate language change associated with this edition. Residential Code Amendments. Section RIO 1.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One-and Two-Family Dwellings of the City of La Porte, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code". Section RI03.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Inspection Services Division, of the City's Planning Department, shall enforce the building and construction codes of the city. The Chief Building Official shall be known as the code official. Section R105.2 Work Exemptfrom Permit. Deletion of Building Permit Exemptions # 1 (accessory structures), #2 (fences), #3 (retaining walls), #5 (sidewalks/driveways) and #10 (decks). Requires permit for deck due to zoning placement criteria. Section RII2 Board of Appeals. Deletion of entire section (Sections RII2.1 thru RII2A) Section R202 Definitions. Accessory Structure/Building means a detached, subordinate structure/building, the use of which is clearly incidental and related to that of the principal structure/building or use of the land, and which is located on the same lots as that of the principal structure/building or use. Table R3 0 I.2( 1) Climatic and Geographic 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 UNDERLAYMENT HAZARDS FREEZING ANNUAL LOAD (mph) effects Ok" .,. "a" "b" "c" "e" REQUIRED "h" "g" INDEX "I" TEMP)" 4-9-87 11-6-96 1500 or 0 120 No A N 12" VH 32" No 6-18-07 less 67" Staff Code Comments Con't. . . . Page 2 Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Deletion of entire section (Sections R313.1 thru R313 .2.1). Deletion in accordance with S.B. 1410, Sect. 12 which prohibits a municipality from enacting an ordinance requiring the installation in a new or existing 1 & 2 family dwelling. Section R902.2 Fire-Retardant-Treated Shingles and Shakes. Deleted. Section R905.7 Wood Shingles. The use of wood shingles is prohibited. All sections and tables (Sections R905. 7.1 thru R905. 7.7) are deleted. Section R905.8 Wood Shakes. The use of wood shakes is prohibited. All sections and tables (Sections R905.8.1 thru R905.8.9) are deleted. Part VITI, Electrical Chapters 34 - 42 (E3401 thru E4209) are deleted in their entirety. Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs provisions are hereby adopted as part of this code edition adoption. Appendix not adopted with previous code edition. Buildine: Code Amendments. Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of La Porte, hereinafter referred to as "this code". Section 101.4.1 Electrical. The provisions of the National Electrical Code along with local electrical amendments shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. Deleted - electrical comments were deleted and section number re-used. Section 101.4.4 Property Maintenance. Delete. Previous Edition Sect. was 101.4.5 Section 103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Inspection Services Division, of the City's Planning Department, shall enforce the building and construction codes of the city. The Chief Building Official shall be known as the code official. Section 105.1.1 Annual Permit. Delete. Section 105.1.2 Annual Permit Records. Delete. Section 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Deletion of Building Permit Exemptions # 1 (accessory structures), #2 (fences), #4 (retaining walls), #5 (water tanks) and #6 ( sidewalks/driveways). 2 Staff Code Comments con't.. .. Page 3 Section 113 Board of Appeals. Deletion of entire section (Sections 113.1 thru 113.3). Previous Edition Sect. was 112 and 112.1 thru 112.3. Section 419 Live/Work Units. Deletion of entire section (Sections 419.1 thru 419.8). New code section that will conflict with zoning regulation regarding home occupations. Chapter 11 Accessibility. Chapter (Sections 1101 thru 1110) is deleted in its entirety. Section 1507.8 Wood Shingles. The use of wood shingles is prohibited. All sections and tables (Sections 1507.8.1 thru 1507.8.8) are deleted. Previous Edition Sect. was 1507.8.7. Section 1507.9 Wood Shakes. The use of wood shakes is prohibited. All sections and tables (Section 1507.9.1 thru 1507.9.9) are deleted. Previous Edition Sect. was 1507.9.8. Chapter 27 Electrical. Chapter (Sections 2701 thru 2702) is deleted in its entirety." Plumbin2 Code Amendments. Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of the City of La Porte, hereinafter referred to as "this code". Section 1 03.1 General. The Inspection Services Division, of the City's Planning Department, shall enforce the plumbing code(s) ofthe city. The Chief Building Official shall be known as the code official. Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds, No.2 (permit Fee) - Not more than fifty percent (50%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds, No.3 (plan Review) is deleted. Section 109 Means of Appeal. Deletion of entire section (Sections 109.1 thru 109.7). Appendix A Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule. Deleted." 3 Staff Code Comments con't.... Page 4 Fuel Gas Code Amendments. Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of La Porte, hereinafter referred to as "this code". Section 1 03.1 General. The City's Inspection Services Division shall serve as the Department of Inspection. The Chief Building Official thereof shall be known shall be known as the code official. Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds, NO.2 (permit Fee) - Not more than fifty percent (50%) ofthe permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. Previous Edition Sect. was 106.5.3. Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds, NO.3 (plan Review) is deleted. Previous Edition Sect. was 106.5.3. Section 109 Means of Appeal. Deletion of entire section (Sections 109.1 thru 109.7). Enerev Conservation Code Amendments. Section 101.1 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". Section 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. 3rd Party). The building shall have a final inspection and not be occupied until approved. Previous Edition Sect. was 105.1 and clarification was added Section 104.3 Certification. Plan/Permit submittals to the City shall include all necessary energy certification documents. Certification documents shall be completed by an approved agency or individual. Delete - previous Edition Sect. reference was incorporated into other area. Sections 104.2 thru 104.8.1. - Sections are deleted in their entirety." was 105.2 thru 105.4. Previous Edition Sect. 4 Staff Code Comments con't.... Page 5 Mechanical Code Amendments. Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of La Porte, hereinafter referred to as "this code". Section 1 03.1 General. The City's Inspection Services Division shall serve as the Department of Inspection. The Chief Building Official thereof shall be known as the code official. Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds, No.2 (permit Fee) - Not more than fifty percent (50%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds, No.3 (plan Review) is deleted. Section 109 Means of Appeal. Deletion of entire section (Sections 109.1 thru 109.7). 5 City of La Porte, Texas Planning Department Policy Effective 04/01/09 Policy to clarify Acceptable Drinking Fountain Alternatives #P2009-002. Purpose: To ensure consistent, safe application of acceptable drinking fountain alternatives in certain classifications and occupancy loads. Timing: Permanent policy for use by the public and staff Policy: Utilizing input from the Building Codes Appeals Board and alternative materials/methods code sections (IPC, S. 105.2 and mc, S. 104.11), the drinking fountain requirements referenced in the IPC, Table 403.1 and mc, [P] Table 2902.1 are hereby amended as follows: Assembly. Educational. Institutional. Residential and Storage Classifications: No change, requirements shall be in accordance with table and code requirements. Business. Factory/Industrial and Mercantile Classifications: Occupancy load of (26) and over - No change, requirements shall be in accordance with table and code requirements. Occupancy load of (1) to (25)- (# 1) Install water fountain( s) as required by table and code requirements; - or - (#2) Building plan identifies a kitchenlbreak room with a refrigerator and plans identify permanent use of bottled water for the facility; -or- (#3) Building plan identifies permanent use of a portable water cooler for the facility. NOTE: For issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, Options #2 or #3 must be in place for the building final inspection. rt by ~ "1~r '""-----J Date: s:\City Planning Share\04-INSPECTIONS DIVISION\lnspections\Drinking Fountain Policy P09-002.doc March 2009