HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_BSC_06.19.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Building Standards Commission
of the City of Georgetown
June 19, 2014 at 6:00 PM
at Georgetown City Council Chambers, located at 101 E 7th, Georgetown, Texas
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Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order - Building Standards Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to
convene an Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Board Member, The City Manager,
Assistant City Manager, General Manager of Utilities, City Council Member, or legal counsel for
any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are
subject to action in the Regular Session that follows.
B Presentation and discussion concerning the 2012 International Plumbing Code Significant
Changes – Dave Hall, Building Official
C Presentation and discussion concerning the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code Significant Changes
– Dave Hall, Building Official
Legislative Regular Agenda
D Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to the 2012
International Plumbing Code – Dave Hall, Building Official
E Presentation and discussion to approve appendices B, C, D, E and F of the 2012 International
Plumbing Code for recommended code adoption – Dave Hall, Building Official
F Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to the 2012
International Mechanical Code – Dave Hall, Building Official
G Presentation and discussion to approve appendix A of the 2012 International Mechanical Code for
recommended code adoption – Dave Hall, Building Official
H Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to the 2012
International Fuel Gas Code – Dave Hall, Building Official
I Presentation and discussion to approve appendices A, B, C and D of the 2012 International Fuel
Gas Code for recommended code adoption – Dave Hall, Building Official
J Reconsideration and approval of previously discussed local proposed Building Code amendments
105.2, Paragraph 9 to the 2012 International Building Code – Dave Hall, Building Official
K Consideration and possible action to recommend approval to the City Council of Georgetown
Texas to adopt by Ordinance the 2012 International Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes
along with all local proposed amendments as approved by the Building Standards Commission. -
Dave Hall, Building Official
Adjournment
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice
of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Call to Order - Building Standards Commission may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to
convene an Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Board Member, The City Manager,
Assistant City Manager, General Manager of Utilities, City Council Member, or legal counsel for
any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are
subject to action in the Regular Session that follows.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Presentation and discussion concerning the 2012 International Plumbing Code Significant
Changes – Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
na
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
2012 Plumbing Significant Changes Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Presentation and discussion concerning the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code Significant Changes
– Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
2012 Fuel Gas Significant Changes Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to the 2012
International Plumbing Code – Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Rev/Add Plumb Code Backup Material
Code: IPC-2012
[A] 101.1
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown,
TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of [NAME
OF JURISDICATION ] City of Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as “this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IPC is adopted regulations by inserting the
name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IPC-2012
[A] 106.1.2
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX
Add text as follows:
[A] 106.1.2 - Licensed master plumbers. Every master plumber doing business in the City of
Georgetown, Texas shall deliver a current, unexpired copy of the required State of Texas Master
Plumbers license and a copy of current liability insurance for filing and record prior to the
issuance of a plumbing permit
Reason: To ensure that permits are issued to those individuals that currently hold a license as issued by
the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and can implement and follow the applications of the
adopted plumbing code.
Cost Impact: There is no cost associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IPC-2012
Chapter 1 – Section 108
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with
any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in
violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or
certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any
person violating any provision of this code or chapter is subject to punishment as provided in Section
1.08.010 and entitled General Penalty of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1.08.010 and entitled “General Penalty” of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IPC-2012
Chapter 1 – Section 109
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete and revise as follows:
Section 109 -
[A] 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official
to the board of appeals. To the Building Standards Commission An application for appeal shall be
based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions
of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The
application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 20 days after the notice was
served.
[A] 109.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall consist of five members appointed by the
chief appointing authority as follows: one for 5 years, one for 4 years, one for
3 years, one for 2 years and one for 1 year. Thereafter, each new member shall serve for 5 years or until
a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.1 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the
following professions or disciplines:
1. Registered design professional who is a registered architect; or a builder or superintendent of building
construction with at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge
of work.
2. Registered design professional with structural engineering or architectural experience.
3. Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering experience; or a
mechanical and plumbing contractor with at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been
in responsible charge of work.
4. Registered design professional with electrical engineering experience; or an electrical contractor with
at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
5. Registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience; or a fire protection
contractor with at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of
work.
[A] 109.2.2 Alternate members. The chief appointing authority shall appoint two alternate members who
shall be called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member.
Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership, and shall be
appointed for 5 years or until a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.3 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman.
[A] 109.2.4 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has
any personal, professional or financial interest.
[A] 109.2.5 Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as
secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings
in the office of the chief administrative officer.
[A] 109.2.6 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by law.
[A] 109.3 Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within 10 days of the
filing of an appeal or at stated periodic meetings.
[A] 109.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the
appellant’s representative,
the code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
[A] 109.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the secretary
procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with
strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that only relevant information be received.
[A] 109.5 Postponed hearing. When five members are not present to hear an appeal, either the
appellant or the appellant’s representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
[A] 109.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official by a
concurring vote of three members.
[A] 109.6.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution. Certified copies shall be
furnished to the appellant and to the code official.
[A] 109.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision
of the board.
[A] 109.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to
apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be
made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief
administrative officer.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IPC-2012
306.1.2
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX
Add text as follows:
306.1.2 Street openings. -
A. All openings made in the public streets or alleys to install plumbing must be
made as carefully as possible and all materials excavated from the trenches shall
be removed or placed where the least inconvenience to the public will be caused.
B. All openings must be replaced in precisely the same condition as before the
excavation started and all rubbish and materials must be removed at once, leaving
the street or sidewalks clean and in perfect repair.
C. All openings shall be marked with sufficient barriers. Flares or red lamps shall
be maintained around the opening at night and all other precautions shall be taken
by the plumber or excavator to protect the public from damage to person or
property.
Reason: To ensure that the public is protected from hazards in the rights-of-way and that the integrity of
the rights-of-ways or maintained.
Cost Impact: There is no cost associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Presentation and discussion to approve appendices B, C, D, E and F of the 2012 International
Plumbing Code for recommended code adoption – Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Appendices B, C, D, E and F of the 2012 Plumbing Code Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to the 2012
International Mechanical Code – Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Rev/Add Mechanical Code Backup Material
Code: IMC-2012
[A] 101.1
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown,
TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of [NAME
OF JURISDICATION ] City of Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as “this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IPC is adopted regulations by inserting the
name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IMC-2012
Chapter 1 – Section 108
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with
any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in
violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or
certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any
person violating any provision of this code or chapter is subject to punishment as provided in Section
1.08.010 and entitled General Penalty of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1.08.010 and entitled “General Penalty” of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IMC-2012
Chapter 1 – Section 109
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete and revise as follows:
Section 109 -
[A] 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official
to the board of appeals. To the Building Standards Commission An application for appeal shall be
based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions
of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The
application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 20 days after the notice was
served.
[A] 109.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall consist of five members appointed by the
chief appointing authority as follows: one for 5 years, one for 4 years, one for
3 years, one for 2 years and one for 1 year. Thereafter, each new member shall serve for 5 years or until
a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.1 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the
following professions or disciplines:
1. Registered design professional who is a registered architect; or a builder or superintendent of building
construction with at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge
of work.
2. Registered design professional with structural engineering or architectural experience.
3. Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering experience; or a
mechanical and plumbing contractor with at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been
in responsible charge of work.
4. Registered design professional with electrical engineering experience; or an electrical contractor with
at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
5. Registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience; or a fire protection
contractor with at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of
work.
[A] 109.2.2 Alternate members. The chief appointing authority shall appoint two alternate members who
shall be called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member.
Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership, and shall be
appointed for 5 years or until a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.3 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman.
[A] 109.2.4 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has
any personal, professional or financial interest.
[A] 109.2.5 Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as
secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings
in the office of the chief administrative officer.
[A] 109.2.6 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by law.
[A] 109.3 Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within 10 days of the
filing of an appeal or at stated periodic meetings.
[A] 109.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the
appellant’s representative,
the code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
[A] 109.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the secretary
procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with
strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that only relevant information be received.
[A] 109.5 Postponed hearing. When five members are not present to hear an appeal, either the
appellant or the appellant’s representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
[A] 109.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official by a
concurring vote of three members.
[A] 109.6.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution. Certified copies shall be
furnished to the appellant and to the code official.
[A] 109.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision
of the board.
[A] 109.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to
apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be
made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief
administrative officer.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Presentation and discussion to approve appendix A of the 2012 International Mechanical Code for
recommended code adoption – Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Appendices A of the 2012 Mechanical Code Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to the 2012
International Fuel Gas Code – Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
revisions and additions to the 2012 International Fuel Gas Backup Material
Code: IFGC-2012
[A] 101.1
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown,
TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of [NAME
OF JURISDICATION ] City of Georgetown, Texas hereafter referred to as “this code.
Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IPC is adopted regulations by inserting the
name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IFGC-2012
Chapter 1 – Section 108
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with
any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in
violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or
certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Any
person violating any provision of this code or chapter is subject to punishment as provided in Section
1.08.010 and entitled General Penalty of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Reason: The violation penalties are outlined in Section 1.08.010 and entitled “General Penalty” of the
City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances and shall take precedence over this section.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost to construction associated with this revision.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IFGC-2012
Chapter 1 – Section 109
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX
Delete and revise as follows:
Section 109 -
[A] 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official
to the board of appeals. To the Building Standards Commission An application for appeal shall be
based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions
of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The
application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code official within 20 days after the notice was
served.
[A] 109.2 Membership of board. The board of appeals shall consist of five members appointed by the
chief appointing authority as follows: one for 5 years, one for 4 years, one for
3 years, one for 2 years and one for 1 year. Thereafter, each new member shall serve for 5 years or until
a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.1 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the
following professions or disciplines:
1. Registered design professional who is a registered architect; or a builder or superintendent of building
construction with at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge
of work.
2. Registered design professional with structural engineering or architectural experience.
3. Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering experience; or a
mechanical and plumbing contractor with at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been
in responsible charge of work.
4. Registered design professional with electrical engineering experience; or an electrical contractor with
at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
5. Registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience; or a fire protection
contractor with at least 10 years’ experience, 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge of
work.
[A] 109.2.2 Alternate members. The chief appointing authority shall appoint two alternate members who
shall be called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member.
Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership, and shall be
appointed for 5 years or until a successor has been appointed.
[A] 109.2.3 Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman.
[A] 109.2.4 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has
any personal, professional or financial interest.
[A] 109.2.5 Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as
secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings
in the office of the chief administrative officer.
[A] 109.2.6 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by law.
[A] 109.3 Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within 10 days of the
filing of an appeal or at stated periodic meetings.
[A] 109.4 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the
appellant’s representative,
the code official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
[A] 109.4.1 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the secretary
procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance with
strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that only relevant information be received.
[A] 109.5 Postponed hearing. When five members are not present to hear an appeal, either the
appellant or the appellant’s representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
[A] 109.6 Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official by a
concurring vote of three members.
[A] 109.6.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution. Certified copies shall be
furnished to the appellant and to the code official.
[A] 109.6.2 Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision
of the board.
[A] 109.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to
apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be
made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the chief
administrative officer.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Building Standards Commission enacted that hears and decides
appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code. The City Council has enacted ordinances that determine the membership of
the board, qualifications and procedures. This code change proposal establishes the referenced name
given to the board of appeals appointed by the governing body.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Presentation and discussion to approve appendices A, B, C and D of the 2012 International Fuel
Gas Code for recommended code adoption – Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Appendices A, B, C, D of the Fuel Gas Code Backup Material
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Reconsideration and approval of previously discussed local proposed Building Code amendments
105.2, Paragraph 9 to the 2012 International Building Code – Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Reconsideration Pool Building Code Backup Material
Code: IBC-2012
Chapter 1 – Section 105
[A] 105.2
Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX
Revise as follows:
[A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be
deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this
code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar
uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m2).
2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
3. 1. Oil derricks.
4. 2. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
5. 3. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925L)
and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any
basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
7. 4. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. 5. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9.Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610
mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.
10. 6.Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service
sys tems.
11. 7.Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
12. 8.Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that does not
project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
13. 9.Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches
(1753mm) in height.
Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Unified Development Code which would regulate the location of
detached accessory structures, fences, oil derrick locations and sidewalks. Therefore, a building permit
would be required to verify compliance within the development code for these types of structures.
Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None
Cost Impact: The cost of construction would be that of the required permits from $25-$35 per permit
application.
Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to recommend approval to the City Council of Georgetown
Texas to adopt by Ordinance the 2012 International Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes
along with all local proposed amendments as approved by the Building Standards Commission. -
Dave Hall, Building Official
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Adjournment
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tonnia Gibbs