HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_BSC_01.23.2020Notice of Meeting for the
B uilding Standards Commission
of the City of Georgetown
January 23, 2020 at 5:30 P M
at 300-1 Georgetown Municipal Complex- Williamson Room
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Regular Session
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
C C ons id eratio n and p o s s ib le rec o mmendation of ap p ro val o f minutes fro m 9/26/2019. - Mark Moore,
Assistant Build ing O fficial
D P ossible R emoval of a Junk C ar- Brad Hoffman, C hief C o d e Enfo rcement O fficer, Malc o lm Bro wn,
C ode Enfo rc ement O ffic er
E C ode Adoption of the 2015 I nternational P roperty M aintenance C ode P resentation– B rad H ofmann, Chief
C ode Enforcement O fficer.
F International F ire C o d e P resentatio n- Jas on F ryer, Lieutenant/P lans Examiner
G C ode Ado p tion of 2015 I-C o d es and 2017 Natio nal Electrical C o d e P res entation- G len Ho lcomb-
Building O ffic ial
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Adjournment
Ce rtificate of Posting
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acc es s ib le to the general p ublic as req uired by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2020, at
__________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72 c o ntinuo us hours prec eding the sc heduled time of s aid
meeting.
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R o b yn Dens more, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
January 23, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C o nsideration and pos s ible recommend ation o f approval of minutes fro m 9/26/2019. - Mark Mo o re,
As s is tant Building O ffic ial
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Minutes from 9/26/19 Cover Memo
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Building Standards Commission minutes/September 26,2019 Page 1 of 5
City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
Minutes
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 5:15 PM
Georgetown Municipal Complex- Williamson Room
300-1 Industrial Ave, Georgetown, TX 78628
Members: Bill Stump, Chairman, John Carey, Morris Greenberg, Lauren Carberry, Todd
Treadway.
Member Present: Bill Stump, Chairman, John Carey, Morris Greenberg, Lauren Carberry
Members Absent: Todd Treadwary
Staff Present: Mark Moore, Assistant Chief Building Official, Kristina Neitsch Permit Technician
Chairman Stump called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.
Regular Session
1. Quorum present. Acknowledgment and approval of minutes from prior meeting September
2018. Bill Stump motions to approve minutes 4-0- approved.
2. Jon Carey was elected as Vice Chairman for the Building Standards Commission. Motion by
Bill Stump voted 3-0. Approved.
3. Lauren Carberry was elected as Secretary for the Building Standards Commission. Motion by
Bill Stump voted 3-0. Approved.
Executive Session
(Commission reserves the right to convene into Executive Session at any time during the meeting
regarding any agenda item. In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551
Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Code, Annotated, the item below will be discussed in closed
session.)
1. No Executive Session at this time.
Regular Session
Chairman Stump stated the order of the meeting and that those who speak must turn in a
speaker sign-up form and oath to Kristina Neitsch, Permit Technician before the item that they
wish to address begins. Each speaker will be permitted to address the Commission once for each
item, for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise agreed to before the meeting begins.
4. No speaker sign-up form and oath forms were submitted.
5. Discussion and possible action for the adoption of 2015 I-Codes and 2017 National Electrical
Code before being presented to council.
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Building Standards Commission minutes/September 26,2019 Page 2 of 5
Mark Moore proposed the recommendation and adoption of the 2015 I-Codes and 2017 National
Electric Code prior to presenting it to council.
Mr. Carey had asked Mr. Moore if the 2017 National Electrical Code will be adopted as written.
Mr. Moore responds with a yes, but our ordinance will still be in effect; pertaining to line side
taps not being allowed.
Mr. Stump suggest that the City of Georgetown reviews the amendments and verifies them. Bill
Stump also believes that the Building Standards Commission needs to meet again before
presenting the code to council. Chairman Stump discusses some regulation issues between Bed &
Breakfasts versus Air BnBs.
Mark Moore responds that the City of Georgetown would like to see what direction council
would like to go before proceeding with paperwork. Mr. Moore also responds that maybe they
can look into adding an ordinance for Air BnB and Bed and Breakfast in the UDC but has not seen
any Air BnB in Georgetown.
Bill Stump brings forward the Plumbing Code particularly regarding rain water code. Stating that
rain water systems are becoming more popular and we are not regulating those at all.
Mr. Moore responds in agreeance that adding a rain water code at some point could be useful.
Mr. Carey would like to know a time line of when the City of Georgetown is planning to bring the
code council. John Carey would like Building Standards Commission to be more involved in
adopting amendments.
Group discussed the Building Standards Commission’s responsibilities, possibly being more
hands on, and having more frequent meetings.
Mr. Stump asked if there were any further questions. No further questions.
Mr. Stump asked if anyone was prepared to make a motion on this item at this time. Mr. Carey
made a motion that Building Standard Commission recommends that the City of Georgetown
moves forwards with the process of adopting the 2015 I-Codes and 2017 National Electrical Code
with local amendments to be determined as brought forward. Surrounding jurisdictions have
adopted the 2015 I-Codes and this is to our advantage for consistency.
Mr. Carey asked the Commission to make a motion. Mr. Greenberg seconds the motion. All in
favor 4-0. Approved.
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Building Standards Commission minutes/September 26,2019 Page 3 of 5
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Commission may act
on with one single vote. A Commissioner or any member of the public may request that any
item from the Consent Agenda be pulled in order that the Commission discuss and act upon it
individually as part of the Regular Agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of
an item on the Consent Agenda will be consistent with the staff recommendation described in the
report, unless otherwise noted.
2. Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of the September 6, 2018 meeting.
Motion by Stump to approve the Consent agenda including the September 6, 2018 minutes.
Second by Carberry. Approved. (3-0)
Regular Agenda
Comments from Director.
Comments from Commissioners.
Motion to adjourn
_____________________________ ______________________________
Approved, Bill Stump, Chair Attested, Lauren Carberry, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
January 23, 2020
S UB J E C T:
P o s s ib le R emo val o f a Junk C ar- Brad Hoffman, C hief C ode Enforc ement O ffic er, Malcolm Brown,
C o d e Enfo rcement O fficer
IT E M S UMMARY:
S ec. 8.28.130. - Removal from unoccupied premises by order of Building S tandards
Commission.
If there is a junked vehicle o n p remis es that are unoc cup ied and no ne o f the parties lis ted in S ub s ectio n
8.28.050 A.5. c an b e no tified to remo ve and abate the nuis anc e, then, up on a s howing of s uc h facts to the
Build ing S tand ard s C ommission, the C ommis s io n may is s ue an o rd er direc ting the C hief C o d e
Enforc ement O ffic er or d es ignee to have the vehic le remo ved, and the C hief C ode Enforc ement O fficer or
d es ignee shall take pos s ession of the junked vehic le and remo ve it fro m the premis es und er the p ro cedure
p ro vided fo r b y this c hapter.
(O rd. No. 2006-76, Exh. A; O rd . 99-49 § 2 (Exh. A (part)))
S ec. 8.28.140. - Authority to enforce provisions.
A. T he C hief C o d e Enfo rcement O ffic er or des ignee has full res p o nsibility for ad ministration of this
chap ter b y regularly s alaried, full-time emp loyees of the C ity, exc ep t that any authorized p ers o n may
remo ve the nuis anc e.
B. T he C hief C ode Enforc ement O fficer or d es ignee is authorized to enter p rivate property to examine a
nuis anc e, to obtain informatio n to id entify the nuis anc e, and to remo ve o r d irec t the remo val o f the
nuis anc e.
C . T he Jud ge of the Municipal C o urt and the Building S tand ard s C ommiss io n in fo llo wing the proc ed ures
p ro vided in this c hap ter have the authority to is s ue all o rd ers necessary to enforc e s uch proc ed ures.
D. No thing in this c hapter shall be cons trued to affect ordinanc es or s tatutes that p ermit the immediate
remo val o f a moto r vehic le left on pub lic p roperty which c o nstitutes an o bs truc tion to traffic.
(O rd. No. 2006-76, Exh. A; O rd . 99-49 § 2 (Exh. A (part)))
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
January 23, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C ode Adoption of the 2015 I nternational P roperty M aintenance C ode P resentation– B rad H ofmann, C hief
C ode E nforcement O fficer.
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he C ity is c urrently o p erating und er the 2003 International P roperty Maintenanc e C o d e and wo uld like to
update to the 2015 International P roperty Maintenance C o d e. S taff would ap p reciate end o rs ement from
the Building S tandards C o mmis s io n. If Build ing S tandard C o mmis s io n approves of the adoptio n o f this
code, staff will then take the recommend ation to C o uncil.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
January 23, 2020
S UB J E C T:
International F ire C ode P res entation- Jason F ryer, Lieutenant/P lans Examiner
IT E M S UMMARY:
International F ire C ode P res entation of major c hanges from 2012 to the 2015 c ode.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
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D escription Type
Fire Code Pres entation Cover Memo
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International Fire Code
Major Changes from
2012 to 2015
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Overview
•Consider adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code
•Review/discuss major changes between 2012 IFC and 2015 IFC
•Improve regional consistency of code adoption/application with
following the jurisdictions:
•Taylor (2009)
•Georgetown (2012)
•Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, Williamson County, Liberty Hill (2015)
•Hutto (2018)
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Section 403 Emergency Preparedness Requirements
New Requirement
•Section 403 Specifically discusses requirements for various
occupancies types such as:
•Fire evacuations plans –Fire safety plans-Staff training
•Emergency evacuation drills and frequency
•Crowd managers on event over 1,000 personal, one (1) to every 250 people.
*Exception-the fire code official is allowed to reduce the number of crowd
managers for events that are held in doors in a sprinkled building.
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Section 1004 Occupant Load
Updated Revision
•This helps in determining the number of exits, sizing of exits and the
width of exit access.
•Technical Language
•1004.1.1.1 Intervening spaces or accessory areas. Where occupants egress from one (1) or more rooms,
areas or spaces through others. The design occupant load shall be the combined occupant load of inter-
connected accessory or intervening spaces.Design of egress path capacity shall be based on the cumulative
portion of occupant loads of all rooms, areas or spaces to that point along the path of egress travel.
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Section 1017 Exit Access Travel Distance
Updated Revision
•Expanded travel distance to exit point in Factory and Storage occupancies has ben
increased from 250’to 400’.
•Technical Language
•1017.2.2 Group F-1 and S-1 increase.The maximum exit access travel distance shall be 400 feet (122 m)in
Group F-1 or S-1 occupancies where all of the following conditions are met:
1.The portion of the building classified as Group F-1 or S-1 is limited to one (1)story in height.
2.The minimum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or deck is 24 feet
(7315 mm).
3.The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1.
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Section 1105 Construction Requirements For Existing
Group I-2
** Retroactive Requirements **
This new section adds retroactive construction requirements for existing Group-2
occupancies.These requirements align the IFC with the current approach by the center for
MEDICAID and MEDICARE SERVICES (CMS),the federal authority having jurisdiction.
Existing Group I-2 shall meet all of the following requirements:
1.The minimum fire safety requirements in Section 1103.
2.The minimum mean of egress requirements in Section 1104.
3.The additional egress and construction requirements in Section 1105.
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Section 3105 Temporary Stage Canopies
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Section 3105 Temporary Stage Canopies
New Requirement
•Permit required for temporary stage canopies in excess of 400 square feet (37 m2)
•Shall comply with Section 3104,Sections 3105.2 through 3105.8 and ANSI E1.21
•Use period not to exceed 45 days
•A qualified,independent approved agency or individual to inspect the installation of
temporary stage canopy
•Reviewed by Building and Fire Code Official
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Section 5307 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Systems Used In
Beverage Dispensing Applications
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Section 5307 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Systems Used In
Beverage Dispensing Applications
New Requirement⦁Carbon dioxide systems with more than 100 pounds (45.4 kg)of carbon dioxide used in
beverage dispensing applications shall comply with Sections 5307.2 through 5307.5.2.⦁Must provide:
1.Vehicle impact protection if located in area of vehicle traffic.
2.Mechanical ventilation
3.Emergency alarm system
4.Hazard Warning signs placed at entrances to buildings and /or storage rooms
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
January 23, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C o d e Ad o p tio n o f 2015 I-C odes and 2017 National Elec tric al C ode P res entatio n- G len Holc o mb -
Build ing O ffic ial
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
D escription Type
Code Adoption Pres entation Cover Memo
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Adoption of
2015 International Building
Code
And
2017 National Electrical Code
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This presentation is a summary of the
high-level changes between the 2012 and
2015 IBC that will have an impact on new
construction.I intend on providing a
more in-depth presentation to builders,
developers and the public as part of
public outreach.
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Municipality I Code Electrical Code
AustinBeltonCedarParkHuttoLeanderPflugervilleRoundRockTaylorGeorgetown
201520152015201820152015201520092012
Own electrical code2014NEC 2014201720142014201720082014
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This is a state mandated code that all electrical work must follow, regardless of
what the municipality has adopted.
Texas adopted the state/local 2017 NEC, became effective September 1,2017
First NEC was in 1897. NEC is published every 3 years with the 2017 edition
being the most current.
All licensed Electricians must follow the newest adopted code per licensing law
under Section 1305.101, general power and duties.
Georgetown has adopted the 2014 NEC with local amendments. Adopted in
March 2014.
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2015
I nte rn ational
Building
Code
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2015 IBC
Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification
CHANGE SUMMARY:
304.1 Business Group B.
Business Group B
occupancy includes. ..
Food processing
establishments and
commercial kitchens not
associated with
restaurants,cafeteriasand similar dining
facilities up to 2500 sq ft.
This code would help you take out establishments
that meet this summary.
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2015 International
Energy
Conservation Code
Commercial
Texas, in June 2015, enacted HB
1736 which moved minimum
energy code to 2015
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2015 IECC Commercial
C402.1.1 Low Energy Buildings
CHANGE SUMMARY:
Low energy buildings are exempt from the building thermal envelope requirements.
•Energy usage less than
3.4 Btu/h ft2
•1.0 watt per sq ft of floor area for space conditioning purposes
•No conditioned space Greenhouses were added to the
list of Low Energy Buildings.
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2015
Intern ation al
Fuel
Gas
Code
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2015 IFGC
Chapter 6-623.2 Prohibited Location
CHANGE SUMMARY:
Cooking applicances
designed, tested,listed
and labeled for use in
commercial
occupancies shall not
be installed within
dwelling units.
(Unless listed for both)
Range for domestic use
Gas range
•Listed and labeled
for domestic use
or
•Listed for both
domestic and
commercial use
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New Water Heater Standards
April 16,2015
2 to 8 inches taller
4 to 6 inches wider
Up to 35% cost increase
Can Save 25% to 50% on utility bills
-State adopted 2015 Energy Code
-Driving more energy efficient
water heaters
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2015
Intern ation al
Plumbing
Code
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2015 IPC
Chapter 4 –Table 403.1
CHANGE SUMMARY:
The IBC occupancy
classifications (A, B, M, etc.)
are no longer used to
determine how to use Table403.1 -Minimum Number of
Required Plumbing Fixtures.
The actual use of the building
or space determines the
minimum number of required
plumbing fixtures.
Depending on use, could be
less plumbing fixtures
required.
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2015 IPC
Chapter 4 –403.3 Required Public Toilet Facilities
CHANGE SUMMARY:
Structures and tenant
spaces intended for quick
transactions, including
takeout, pickup and
dropoff, having a public
access area less than or
equal to 300 square feet.
Cost savings for owner not having to
install public restrooms.
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2015 IPC
Chapter 5 -504.7.2 Pan Drain Termination
CHANGE SUMMARY:
Where a pan drain was not
previously installed, a pan
drain shall not be required
for a replacement water
heater installation.
Existing homes/businesses
do not have to run a new
drain line, if not previously
installed.
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2015
Residential
Building
Code
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Residential Building Code
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2015 IRC
Chapter 3 Building Planning and Construction
ft
CHANGE SUMMARY:
R304.1 Minimum area.
The requirement for one
habitable room with a
min floor area of 120 sq
has been removed from
the code.Habitablerooms shall have a floor
area of not less than 70
sq ft.
(except kitchen)
100 sq ft
90 sq ft
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2015 IRC
Chapter 3 Building Planning and Construction
CHANGE SUMMARY:
R314.2 Where required.
Battery-operated smoke
alarms are permitted for
satisfying the smoke alarm
power requirements when
alterations, repairs,andadditionsoccur.
Wireless smoke alarms can be
used as an alternative to hard
wired smoke alarm systems.
Cost savings for retro fitting
existing structures.
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2015 IRC
Chapter 3 Building Planning and Construction
CHANGE SUMMARY:
R314.2 Where
required.
New provisions address
smoke alarms installed
near bathrooms and
cooking appliances.
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20151RC
Chapter 8 Roof -Ceiling Construction
CHANGE SUMMARY:
R806.1 Ventilation Required.
The 2012 I RC exception allowing
the building official to waive
ventilation requirements due to
atmospheric or climatic
conditions has been deleted.
It removes the Chief Building
Official's role in considering
waiving ventilation in attics and
other spaces.
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2015
Intern ation al
Existing
Building
Code
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2015 IEBC
Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification
[A] 101.2 Scope.
The provisions of the
International Existing
Building Code shall
apply to the repair,
alteration, change of
occupancy, addition to
and relocation of
existing buildings.
Regardless of Occupancy
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2015 IEBC
Chapter 4 Prescriptive Compliance Method
405.1.2 Existing fire
escapes.
Existing fire escapes shall
continue to be accepted as
a component in the means
of egress in existing
buildings only.
New construction must
provide fire escape routes
through protected, interior
routes to meet minimum
standards.
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2015
Intern ation al
Mechanical
Code
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2015 IMC
Chapter 11 –1102.3 Access Port Protection
CHANGE SUMMARY:
Locking caps are required
whenever refrigerant is
added or recovered from
refrigeration or air
conditioning systems.
Unless the ports are
located indoors, on roofs
with restricted access or
behind barriers.
Safety for the public.
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Questions
And
Comments
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
January 23, 2020
S UB J E C T:
IT E M S UMMARY:
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