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.
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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Paul Larson stated that the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes do not publish books on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