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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-15-13 Regular Meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board minutesBuilding Codes Appeals Board Minutes of January 15, 2013 Members Present: Tom Campbell, Ken Schlather, Paul Larson, J. P. Jackson, Mark Follis and Lindsay Pfeiffer Members Absent: Terry Bunch City Staff Present: Mark Huber, Deputy Building Official Others Present: Rick Lord and John Mata 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Chairman Tom Campbell. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 13, 2012 MEETING Motion to approve the November 13, 2012 minutes, as written, was made by Lindsay Pfeiffer. Second by J. P. Jackson. Motion passed unanimously. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES PER PERSON) Jolui Mata of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) advised the Board that he supports the prompt adoption of the new codes since it helps the City's ISO rating. He advised the Board that the State Board of Plumbing Examiners recently adopted the 2012 Uniform Plumbing code He also requested confirmation that the City received the refund on the code book purchases. Mark Huber confirmed receipt. 4. 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 Ken Schlather to recommend City Council adopt the 2012 codes with local amendments as presented in the packet. Second by Mr. Pfeiffer. Voting in favor of the motion were Mr. Campbell, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Schlather and Mr. Pfeiffer. Mr. Follis and Paul Larson voted in opposition. Motion passed. Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of January 15, 2013 Page 2 of 2 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Mark Huber provided the Board with a report on building activity. 6. BOARD COMMENTS ON MATTERS APPEARING ON AGENDA OR INQUIRY OF STAFF REGARDING SPECIFIC FACTUAL INFORMATION OF EXISTING POLICY Paul Larson stated that the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes do not publish books on the significant changes. He suggested that the Board look at the International Codes in the future. Mr. Follis discussed the City's current 120 m.p.h, windload requirement. 7. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPICS Motion by Mr. Pfeiffer, next meeting date to be February 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. and topic will be the review of the electrical code local amendments. Second by Mr. Schlather. Motion passed unanimously. & ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Pfeiffer with a second by Mr. Schalther. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Huber Deputy Building Official