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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_BSC_07.17.2014Notice of Meeting for the Building Standards Commission of the City of Georgetown July 17, 2014 at 6:00 PM at Georgetown City Council Chambers, located at 101 E 7th, Georgetown, Texas The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 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 significant changes to certain sections associated with an increase or decrease in cost for construction to the 2012 International Residential Code for Residential Occupancies - Dave Hall, Building Official Legislative Regular Agenda C Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from the BSC meeting held on May 15,2014 D Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from the BSC meeting held on June 5, 2014 E Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from the BSC meeting held on June 19, 2014 F Presentation and discussion of the 2012 International Residential scope and effects the code has on the City of Georgetown – Dave Hall, Building Official G Presentation and discussion to approve appendices A, B, C,D,E, G, H, J, K, M, N and P of the 2012 International Residential Code for the recommended code adoption – Dave Hall, Chief Building Official H Consideration and possible action to recommend approval to the City Council of Georgetown Texas to adopt by Ordinance the 2012 International Residential Code 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 significant changes to certain sections associated with an increase or decrease in cost for construction to the 2012 International Residential Code for Residential Occupancies - Dave Hall, Building Official ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Tonnia Gibbs ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Significant Changes 302.5.1 to R314 Backup Material Significant Changes R315.2 to 2709.2 Backup Material City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from the BSC meeting held on May 15,2014 ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Tonnia Gibbs ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Meeting Minutes May 15, 2014 Backup Material BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that the City of Georgetown Building Standards Commission will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, the 15th of May, 2014, at the Georgetown City Council Chambers, located at 101 E 7th, Georgetown, Texas to consider the following: Agenda Building Standards Commission Members Present: Morris Greenberg, David Dees, Raymond Wahrenbrock, Gerald Galloway Building Standards Commission Members Absent: Kenneth Ford Staff Present: Dave Hall, Chief John Sullivan, Keeling Neves, Hank Jones, Tamera Baird, Tonnia Gibbs 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 Greenberg called meeting to order at 6:02 B. Report Item - Update on the by-laws and City Council approval status – Bridget Chapman, City Attorney Chapman was not present at the meeting, Dave Hall gave update – The City Council approved the Bylaws revisions and the revised ordinance on second reading at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Greenberg and Dees signed a copy of the approved bylaws. Legislative Regular Session C. Consideration and approval of the minutes from the Building Standards Commission Workshop of April 11, 2014 – Tonnia Gibbs, BSC Liaison Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway to approve minutes from the April 11, 2014 Workshop - Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes D. Consideration and approval of the minutes from the Building Standards Commission Meeting of April 17, 2014 – Tonnia Gibbs, BSC Liaison Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway to approve minutes from the April 11, 2014 Workshop - Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) E. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of previously discussed local proposed Building Code amendments to the 2012 International Building Code – Dave Hall, Building Official 1. Revision of Section 101.1 – Title - This will allow the code to be applicable to the local jurisdiction Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg to approve for reasons stated - Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 2. Revision of Section 104.10.1- Flood Hazard areas – Providing reference to the current adopted City of Georgetown Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg to approve for reasons stated - Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 3. Revision to Section 105.2 – Work exempt from permit – Certain structures are exempt from permitting in the building code and the revision to this section will allow for those structures covered in the Unified Development Code for the city to be required to receive permits before work is performed Motion by Dees to approve with revision to Water Tanks to state fully enclosed, seconded by Greenberg with revision and for reasons stated - Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 4. Revision to Section 113.1 – Board of Appeals – Deleting reference to the Board of Appeals and replacing with reference to the Building Standards Commission Motion by Dees to approve with revisions to the language that will mirror the fire code language and for reasons stated, seconded by Wahrenbrock - Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 5. Revision to Section 114.4 – Violation penalties – Adding language from the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances stating the General Penalty for violations to the Building Code Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes 6. Revision to Section 1612.3 – Establishment of flood hazard areas – Inserting the jurisdiction name and the date that the flood hazard boundary maps were adopted by the City of Georgetown Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated - Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) F. Presentation and discussion concerning significant changes to certain sections associated with an increase in cost for construction to the 2012 International Fire Code for Commercial Occupancies – John Sullivan, Fire Chief and Dave Hall, Building Official. 1. Section 317- Roof Gardens and Landscaped Roofs 2. Section 510.1 – Emergency Responder Radio Coverage 3. Section 808.4 – Combustible Lockers 4. Section 903.2.2 – Ambulatory Care Facilities 5. Sections 903.2.4, 903.2.7 and 903.2.9 – Furniture Storage and Display in Group F-1, M, and S-1 Occupancies. 6. Section 903.2.11.1.3 – Basements 7. Section 903.3.5.2 – Secondary Water Supplies 8. Section 906.1 – Portable Fire Extinguishers where required 9. Section 907.2.1 – Group A Occupancies 10. Section 907.2.1.2 – Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication Captions 11. Section 907.2.3 – Group E Fire Alarm 12. Section 907.4.1 – Protection of Fire Alarm Control Unit 13. Section 908.7 – Carbon Monoxide Alarms 14. Section 1011.2 – Floor-Level Exit Signs in Group R-1 15. Section 1021.2 – Exits from Stories Chief Sullivan reviewed all significant changes BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes G. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions in Part 1- General Provisions of Chapter 1 – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Section 101.1- This will allow the code to be applicable to the local jurisdiction. Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Dees for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 2. Adoption of Subsection 101.2.1 to include Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, AND I. -The appendices provide additional information regarding the provisions in the code. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) H. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and addition to subsections in Part 2- Administrative Provisions of Chapter 1- John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Section 105.6.30 – Open burning. Operational permit for recreational fires Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 2. Revision of Section 108.1- Board of Appeals established (Shall be referenced as the Building Standards Commission). Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 3. Revision of Subsection 108.3 – Qualifications and the appointment, in accordance with City of Georgetown ordinance 2.64.010, for Board of Appeals Members. Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 4. Addition of a New Subsection 108.4- Administrative Appeal. Provides an objective forum for settling disputes regarding the application and/or interpretation of the code. Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Wahrenbrock for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes 5. Revision of Section 109.4- Violation Penalties. The code does not establish penalties for violations. Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Dees for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 6. Revision of Section 111.4 – Failure to Comply. The code does not have the monetary amount for the fines set. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) I. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to Chapter 2 Definitions – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Addition of Definitions in Section 202: i. Bed and Breakfast Amended to include owner occupied ii. Board of Appeals iii. Driveway iv. Fire Risk Analysis Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Dees for reasons stated with amendment to Bed and breakfast section to include owner occupied language – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 2. Revision of Definitions in Section 202: i. Occupancy Classification of Residential Group R-1 to also include Bed and Breakfast ii. Smoke Alarm Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes J. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revision to Chapter 3 General Requirements – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Section 307.4.1 – Bonfires. Extend the setback distances to improve safety. Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) K. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to Chapter 5 Fire Service Features – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Section 503.1- Fire apparatus roads are provided and maintained with the addition of Appendix D. Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Galloway for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 2. Revision of Section 503.2- Specifications for fire apparatus roads with the addition of Appendix D. Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 3. Addition of New Section 503.7- Traffic Control Signaling Devices to manipulate traffic signals. Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Dees for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 4. Revision of Section 507.1- Required Water Supply. To assure that adequate fire protection water is provided to premises upon which new building are constructed or onto which a building is moved, from either outside of the jurisdiction or another location within the jurisdiction. Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Galloway for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 5. Revision of Section 507.3 - Fire Flow to include Appendix B. To provide an additional tool for the jurisdiction. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 6. Revision of Section 507.5.6 and Appendix C- Fire Hydrant Systems to include Appendix C. Gives a methodology for determining where hydrants are placed and the spacing between each hydrant. BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 7. Addition of Subsection 507.5.7- Reflective Pavement Markers. Blue reflective pavement markers for hydrants. Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Wahrenbrock for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 8. Addition of Subsection 509.1.2- Electrical Service Shutoff Access. Provides a direct access from the exterior to the room containing the shut off controls. Motion by Wahrenbrock, seconded by Dees for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 9. Reserve Section 511 through 519 10. Addition of a New Section 520 – Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Requirements Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 11. Addition of New Subsection 520.1- Definition of A.E.D. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 12. Addition of New Subsection 520.2 – Duties of AED Owner i. Addition of New Subsection 520.2.1- Registration of the AED with the Georgetown Fire Department ii. Addition of New Subsection 520.2.2- Maintenance of AED iii. Addition of New Subsection 520.2.3- Notification of AED Use Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Wahrenbrock approved with revised language changing 520.2.1 to say amendment instead of ordinance and for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) 13. Addition of New Subsection 520.3 – AED for Demonstration or Training Motion by Dees, seconded by Wahrenbrock approved reasons stated – Approved 3-1 (Galloway stepped away from dais) BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes 14. Addition of New Subsection 520.4 – AED Sales i. Addition of New Subsection 520.4.1- Report the Sale of AED ii. Addition of New Subsection 520.4.2 – Requirements for AED training Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Dees - approved with revised language changing 520.4.2 to say amendment instead of ordinance and for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Ford absent) Motion by Dees, seconded by Greenberg to table remaining agenda items L – Q until next meeting. Special meeting requested to finish this agenda – Approved 4-0 L. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Addition of New Subsection 901.4.7- Automatic Sprinkler System Riser Location. Provides a direct access from the exterior to the room containing the fire sprinkler riser and shut off controls. 2. Revision of Section 903.2.1.1- Group A-1. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet. 3. Revision of Section 903.2.1.3 - Group A-3. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet. 4. Revision of Section 903.2.1.4 - Group A-4. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet. 5. Revision of Section 903.2.3 - Group E. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 7,500 square feet. 6. Revision of Section 903.2.4 - Group F-1. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square exceeds 5,000 square feet, on any floor or if the combined areas exceed 10,000 square feet. 7. Revision of Section 903.2.7 - Group M. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 10,000 square feet , above or below grade, or combined area exceeds 20,000 square feet. BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes 8. Addition of New Subsection 903.2.8.3 – Townhouses. Automatic Sprinkler System Installed in Accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted. 9. Revision of Section 903.2.9 – Group S1. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet, above or below grade plane or combined area exceeds 20,000 square feet. 10. Revision of Section 903.2.9.1 – Repair Garages. . Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet. 11. Revision of Section 903.2.10 – Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 10,000 square feet. 12. Revision of Section 903.2.11.3 – Buildings three of more stories in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings three or more stories in height. 13. Addition of a New Subsection 903.2.13. – Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies where fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet. 14. Revision of Section 903.3.1.3 – NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. To include Bed and Breakfast occupancies. 15. Revision of Section 903.3.5. - Water Supplies. Automatic sprinkler systems water supply data for hydraulic calculations shall be based on a curve that is 90 percent of the available water supply curve as determined by flow test information. 16. Addition of New Subsection 903.6.3. - Non-sprinkled building change of occupancy group. 17. Revision of Section 907.2.11 – Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms. To include dual sensor (ionization and photoelectric) capabilities. 18. Addition of New Subsection 912.7. – All Fire Department Connections (FDC) shall be mark as approved by the fire code official by the use of two red reflectors. M. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revision to Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Subsection 5706.2.4.4 – Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes N. Presentation and discussion to approve revision to Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Subsection 6104.2 – Maximum capacity within established limits. O. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions to Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements For Buildings – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Subsection B103.3 – Areas with Absent or Substandard water supply systems. 2. Revision of Subsection B105.1- New one- and two-family dwellings and their detached accessory structures fire-flow requirements P. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision to Subsection D103.5 – Fire apparatus access road gates, ensures Fire Department access. 2. Revision to Subsection D103.5 (5) – Electrically operated gates, ensures Fire Department access. 3. Revision to Subsection D103.5 (6) – Manual opening gates, ensures Fire Department access. 4. Addition of Subsection D103.5 (10) – A construction permit in accordance with subsection 503.6 is required to install or modify a gate across fire apparatus access roadways 5. Addition of Subsection D103.5.1 – Existing fire apparatus access gates are in compliance with D103.5. 6. Revision of Subsection 103.6 – Signs for fire lanes shall comply with the most recent City of Georgetown fire lane ordinance. 7. Addition of Subsection D103.7 – Driveways – Requirements for Fire Department Access. 8. Addition of Subsection D103.8 – Divided fire apparatus access road turnarounds 9. Revision of Subsection D104.2 – Buildings, Facilities, and shopping centers exceeding 62,000 square feet in gross building fire area. Buildings, Facilities, and shopping centers exceeding 62,000 square feet in gross building fire area shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. 10. Deletion of Subsection D106.2- Delete in its entirety BSC – May 15, 2014 Final Minutes Q. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of the addition of a new subsection, 903.2.8.4 relating to Bed and Breakfast Occupancies to the 2012 International Fire Code.– John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Addition of New Subsection 903.2.8.4 – Bed and Breakfast. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Bed and Breakfast Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Dees to adjourn at 8:46pm – Approved 4-0 ____________________________________ ________________________________ Morris Greenberg, Chair David Dees, Secretary _______________________________________ Tonnia Adair Gibbs, Board Liaison City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from the BSC meeting held on June 5, 2014 ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Tonnia Gibbs ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Meeting Minutes June 5, 2014 Backup Material BSC – June 5, 2014 Final Minutes MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that the City of Georgetown Building Standards Commission will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, the 5th of June, 2014, at the Georgetown City Council Chambers, located at 101 E 7th, Georgetown, Texas to consider the following: Agenda Building Standards Commission Members Present: Morris Greenberg, David Dees, Kenneth Ford, Raymond Wahrenbrock, Gerald Galloway Staff Present: Dave Hall, Chief John Sullivan, Keeling Neves, Assistant Chief Clay Shell, Tonnia Gibbs Regular Session A. Call to Order - Building Standards Commission Greenberg called meeting to order at 6:05pm Legislative Regular Session B. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Addition of New Subsection 901.4.7- Automatic Sprinkler System Riser Location. Provides a direct access from the exterior to the room containing the fire sprinkler riser and shut off controls. Motion by Ford, seconded by Wahrenbrock to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 2. Revision of Section 903.2.1.1- Group A-1. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet. Motion by Dees, seconded by Ford to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 BSC – June 5, 2014 Final Minutes 3. Revision of Section 903.2.1.3 - Group A-3. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet. Motion by Ford, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 4. Revision of Section 903.2.1.4 - Group A-4. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet. Motion by Dees, seconded by Ford to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 5. Revision of Section 903.2.3 - Group E. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 7,500 square feet. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 6. Revision of Section 903.2.4 - Group F-1. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square exceeds 5,000 square feet, on any floor or if the combined areas exceed 10,000 square feet. Motion by Ford, seconded by Dees to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 7. Revision of Section 903.2.7 - Group M. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 10,000 square feet , above or below grade, or combined area exceeds 20,000 square feet. Motion by Dees, seconded by Ford to amend language to read as follows: located above first floor or below grade – Approved with amended language and for reasons stated – Approved 5-0 8. Addition of New Subsection 903.2.8.3 – Townhouses. Automatic Sprinkler System Installed in Accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted. Motion by Ford, seconded by Dees to amend language to strike “mobile home”– Approved with amended language and for reasons stated – Approved 5-0 BSC – June 5, 2014 Final Minutes 9. Revision of Section 903.2.9 – Group S1. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet, above or below grade plane or combined area exceeds 20,000 square feet. Motion by Ford, seconded by Dees to amend language to read as follows: located above first floor or below grade – Approved with amended language and for reasons stated – Approved 5-0 10. Revision of Section 903.2.9.1 – Repair Garages. . Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet. Motion by Dees, seconded by Ford to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 11. Revision of Section 903.2.10 – Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. Requirement for automatic sprinkler system if square footage exceeds 10,000 square feet. Motion by Wahrenbrock, seconded by Dees to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 12. Revision of Section 903.2.11.3 – Buildings three of more stories in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings three or more stories in height. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 13. Addition of a New Subsection 903.2.13. – Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies where fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet. Motion by Ford, seconded by Dees to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 14. Revision of Section 903.3.1.3 – NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. To include Bed and Breakfast occupancies. Motion by Ford, seconded by Wahrenbrock to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 BSC – June 5, 2014 Final Minutes 15. Revision of Section 903.3.5. - Water Supplies. Automatic sprinkler systems water supply data for hydraulic calculations shall be based on a curve that is 90 percent of the available water supply curve as determined by flow test information. Motion by Wahrenbrock, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 16. Addition of New Subsection 903.6.3. - Non-sprinkled building change of occupancy group. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 17. Revision of Section 907.2.11 – Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms. To include dual sensor (ionization and photoelectric) capabilities. Motion by Ford, seconded by Dees to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 18. Addition of New Subsection 912.7. – All Fire Department Connections (FDC) shall be mark as approved by the fire code official by the use of two red reflectors. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 C. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revision to Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Subsection 5706.2.4.4 – Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited Motion by Ford, seconded by Dees to amend language to read as follows: Permitted at the discretion of the Fire Chief and City Council (add “City Council”) – Approved with amended language and for reasons stated – Approved 5-0 BSC – June 5, 2014 Final Minutes D. Presentation and discussion to approve revision to Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Subsection 6104.2 – Maximum capacity within established limits. Motion by Ford, seconded by Wahrenbrock to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 E. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions to Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements For Buildings – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision of Subsection B103.3 – Areas with Absent or Substandard water supply systems. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 2. Revision of Subsection B105.1- New one- and two-family dwellings and their detached accessory structures fire-flow requirements Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Dees to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 F. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads – John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Revision to Subsection D103.5 – Fire apparatus access road gates, ensures Fire Department access. Motion by Dees, seconded by Wahrenbrock to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 2. Revision to Subsection D103.5 (5) – Electrically operated gates, ensures Fire Department access. Motion by Wahrenbrock, seconded by Ford to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 BSC – June 5, 2014 Final Minutes 3. Revision to Subsection D103.5 (6) – Manual opening gates, ensures Fire Department access. Motion by Dees, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated – Ford stepped away from dais - Approved 4-1 4. Addition of Subsection D103.5 (10) – A construction permit in accordance with subsection 503.6 is required to install or modify a gate across fire apparatus access roadways Motion by Wahrenbrock, seconded by Dees to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 5. Addition of Subsection D103.5.1 – Existing fire apparatus access gates are in compliance with D103.5. Motion by Ford, seconded by Wahrenbrock to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 6. Revision of Subsection 103.6 – Signs for fire lanes shall comply with the most recent City of Georgetown fire lane ordinance. Motion by Dees, seconded by Wahrenbrock to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 7. Addition of Subsection D103.7 – Driveways – Requirements for Fire Department Access. Motion by Ford, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 8. Addition of Subsection D103.8 – Divided fire apparatus access road turnarounds Motion by Dees, seconded by Ford to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 BSC – June 5, 2014 Final Minutes 9. Revision of Subsection D104.2 – Buildings, Facilities, and shopping centers exceeding 62,000 square feet in gross building fire area. Buildings, Facilities, and shopping centers exceeding 62,000 square feet in gross building fire area shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Motion by Ford, seconded by Greenberg to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 10. Deletion of Subsection D106.2- Delete in its entirety Motion by Ford, seconded by Dees to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 G. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of the addition of a new subsection, 903.2.8.4 relating to Bed and Breakfast Occupancies to the 2012 International Fire Code.– John Sullivan, Fire Chief 1. Addition of New Subsection 903.2.8.4 – Bed and Breakfast. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Bed and Breakfast Motion by Ford, seconded by Galloway to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 H. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval to the City Council of Georgetown Texas to adopt by Ordinance the 2012 International Building and Fire Code along with all local proposed amendments as approved by the Building Standards Commission. Dave Hall, Building Official and John Sullivan, Fire Chief Motion by Ford, seconded by Dees to approve for reasons stated - Approved 5-0 Greenberg motioned, Dees seconded meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm ____________________________________ ________________________________ Morris Greenberg, Chair David Dees, Secretary _______________________________________ Tonnia Adair Gibbs, Board Liaison City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from the BSC meeting held on June 19, 2014 ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Tonnia Gibbs ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Meeting Minutes June 19, 2014 Backup Material BSC – June 19, 2014 Final Minutes MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that the City of Georgetown Building Standards Commission will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, the 19th of June, 2014, at the Georgetown City Council Chambers, located at 101 E 7th, Georgetown, Texas to consider the following: Agenda Building Standards Commission Members Present: Morris Greenberg, Kenneth Ford, Raymond Wahrenbrock, Gerald Galloway Building Standards Commission Members Absent: David Dees Staff Present: Dave Hall, Tonnia Gibbs Regular Session A. Call to Order - Building Standards Commission Greenberg called meeting to order at 6:00pm B. Presentation and discussion concerning the 2012 International Plumbing Code Significant Changes – Dave Hall, Building Official Hall discussed Significant Changes C. Presentation and discussion concerning the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code Significant Changes– Dave Hall, Building Official Hall discussed Significant Changes Legislative Regular Session D. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to the 2012 International Plumbing Code – Dave Hall, Building Official Motion by Ford, seconded by Galloway to amend language to read as follows: streets and sidewalks (add the word AND) also reference that the work must be in accordance with the transportation specifications and approved by the City of Georgetown – Approved with amended language and for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Dees absent) BSC – June 19, 2014 Final Minutes 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 Motion by Ford, seconded by Wahrenbrock to amend language to read as follows: Section F101 Cutting, Notching and Boring in Wood and Steel Members (add the words AND STEEL) – Approved with amended language and for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Dees absent) F. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to the 2012 International Mechanical Code – Dave Hall, Building Official Motion by Ford, seconded by Galloway to amend language to read as follows: International Mechanical Code; IMC– Approved with amended language and for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Dees absent) G. Presentation and discussion to approve appendix A of the 2012 International Mechanical Code for recommended code adoption – Dave Hall, Building Official Motion by Wahrenbrock, seconded by Galloway for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Dees absent) H. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of revisions and additions to the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code – Dave Hall, Building Official Motion by Galloway, seconded by Ford to amend language to read as follows: International Fuel Gas Code; IFGC– Approved with amended language and for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Dees absent) 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 Motion by Wahrenbrock, seconded by Galloway for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Dees absent) 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 Motion by Ford, seconded by Wahrenbrock for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Dees absent) 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 Motion by Greenberg, seconded by Galloway for reasons stated – Approved 4-0 (Dees absent) BSC – June 19, 2014 Final Minutes Greenberg motioned, Ford seconded meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm ____________________________________ ________________________________ Morris Greenberg, Chair David Dees, Secretary _______________________________________ Tonnia Adair Gibbs, Board Liaison City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion of the 2012 International Residential scope and effects the code has on the City of Georgetown – Dave Hall, Building Official ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Tonnia Gibbs ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 2012 IRC Local Amendments Backup Material Code: IRC-2012 Chapter 1 – Section R101 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX Revise as follows: R 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two- family Dwellings of [NAME OF JURISDICTION] City of Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as “this code.” Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IRC will be the 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: IRC-2012 Chapter 1 – Section 104 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City Of Georgetown Revise as follows: R104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any provision related to flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2(1) without the granting of a variance to such provisions by the board of appeals. Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage Prevention of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances. Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and governs the requirements for a variance. To avoid any potential conflicts between the two ordinances this section needs to be deleted from the building code and reference made to Chapter 15.44 of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances. 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: IRC-2012 Chapter 1 – Section 105 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX Revise as follows: R 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. 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. Building: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2). 2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high. 3. 1. 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. 4. 2. Water tanks supported directly on grade and fully enclosed with a cover if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. 5. Sidewalks and driveways. 6. 3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. 7. 4. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep. 8. 6. Swings and other playground equipment. 9. 7. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. 10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4. Reason: The City of Georgetown has a Unified Development Code which would regulate the location and impervious coverage of detached accessory structures, fences, driveways, sidewalks and decks. 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 Code: IRC-2012 Chapter 1 – Section 112 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX Revise and delete as follows: BOARD OF APPEALS Building Standards Commission R 112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals Building Standards Commission. The board of appeals Building Standards Commission shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board City Council and Building Standards Commission shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official. Any reference made in “this code” to the “Board of Appeals”, shall have meaning as the “Building Standards Commission”. R112.2 Limitations on authority. 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 board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code. R112.2.1 Determination of substantial improvement in flood hazard areas. When the building official provides a finding required in Section R105.3.1.1, the board of appeals shall determine whether the value of the proposed work constitutes a substantial improvement. A substantial improvement means any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or improvement of a building or structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the improvement or repair is started. If the building or structure has sustained substantial damage, all repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not include: 1. Improvements of a building or structure required to correct existing health, sanitary or safety code violations identified by the building official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or 2. Any alteration of an historic building or structure, provided that the alteration will not preclude the continued designation as an historic building or structure. For the purpose of this exclusion, an historic building is: 2.1. Listed or preliminarily determined to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; or 2.2. Determined by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined to qualify as an historic district; or 2.3. Designated as historic under a state or local historic preservation program that is approved by the Department of Interior. R112.2.2 Criteria for issuance of a variance for flood hazard areas. A variance shall be issued only upon: 1. A showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size, configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards in Section R322 inappropriate. 2. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship by rendering the lot undevelopable. 3. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances. 4. A determination that the variance is the minimum necessary to afford relief, considering the flood hazard. 5. Submission to the applicant of written notice specifying the difference between the design flood elevation and the elevation to which the building is to be built, stating that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced floor elevation, and stating that construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life and property. R112.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction. R112.4 Administration. The building official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the board. 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 Building Standards Commission is appointed by the City Council and the qualifications are set by the City Council in the adopted By-Laws. All variance requirements related to Flood Hazard Areas and substantial improvements are set-forth through an adopted ordinance in Georgetown called the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance which meets FEMA 44 CFR requirements and standards to be eligible to participate within the National Flood Insurance Program. 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: IRC-2012 Chapter 1 – Section 113 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX Revise as follows: R 113.4 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: IRC-2012 Chapter 24 – Section G2404 (301) G2404 (301) (NEW) Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City Of Georgetown Add requirement as follows: G2404 (301.4) Gas meter locations for accessible and acceptable locations. A gas service meter location, when required, shall be provided for the building or premises to be served as provided for in this section. The location of the meter and connections shall be easily accessible for reading, repair and replacement. The location, space requirements, dimensions and type of installation shall meet the requirements of the serving utility provider and a minimum of 3 feet shall be maintained from any operable window in a sleeping room and from any open flame or ignition source, including electrical panels with disconnecting means." Reason: Gas Meters have a vent; therefore the location is critical so that when a bedroom window is open for example, and the venting of gas occurs, the gas will not enter the dwelling. The location of the gas meter is also critical around an outside electrical panel, that if a gas meter is venting and a spark occurs or gas infiltrates in or through the panel cover, an explosion does not occur. 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: IRC-2012 Chapter 1 – Section 101 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX Revise as follows: R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures. Exceptions: 1. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the International Building Code shall be permitted to be built as one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of the International Building Code when constructed under the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall conform to Section P2904. 2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings when equipped with a fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904. Reason: Exception 2 provides certain occupancy requirements for lodging and boarding houses with five or fewer guestrooms. Bed and Breakfast (B&B) occupancies are included. The 2012 International Building and Fire Code have been adopted and included revised Bed and Breakfast occupancies requirements. Reference made in the Residential Code needs to be revised to avoid potential requirements and conflicts. 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: IRC-2012 Chapter 1 – Section 105 105.1.2 (NEW) Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City Of Georgetown Add requirement as follows: R105.1.2 Homestead Exemption Permit — A person who is not licensed to perform plumbing, electrical and mechanical work may perform such work within dwelling premises, owned by the person, if the person has filed an affidavit with the Building Official stating that the location at which the work is to be done is the affiant's homestead, intends to occupy the structure and can show proof to that effect from the Tax Appraisal District of Williamson County. Before beginning any work, the unlicensed person shall obtain, from the Building Official, a homestead permit to do the work and shall pay the required permit fees. No person who has obtained a homestead permit for a certain location within the preceding 12 months shall be issued a homestead permit at a different location. No person who has obtained a homestead permit shall allow or cause any other person to perform such work under the permit. The Building Official may suspend or revoke a homestead permit under which the above stated work has been performed by anyone other than the person who obtained the permit. Reason: Often property owners submit for permit to perform plumbing, electrical and mechanical work on rental property that they own. The exemption allows a homeowner to perform this type of work on the property that they own and occupy as a residence, thus prohibiting a property owner from performing work on rental property. This type of work is strictly prohibited by State Laws such as the State Plumbing Law. This provision has been in the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances since 2000. 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: IRC-2012 Chapter 1 – Section 110 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City Of Georgetown Revise as follows: Section R110 – CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Approval for Occupancy R110.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official or duly authorized representative has issued a certificate of occupancy granted approval therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate The granting of approval of for occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates Approvals presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. Exceptions: 1. Certificates of occupancy Approval for Occupancy are is not required for work exempt from permits under Section R105.2. 2. Accessory buildings or structures. R110.2 Change in use. Changes in the character or use of an existing structure shall not be made except as specified in Sections 3408 and 3409 of the International Building Code. R110.3 Certificate Approvals for Occupancy issued. After the building official or duly authorized representative inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety, the building official or duly authorized representative shall issue a certificate final approval of for occupancy in the Inspections Services permit and tracking software system which shall contain the following: 1. The building permit number. 2. The address of the structure. 3. The name and address of the owner or builder. 4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate approval is issued. 5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code. 6. The name of the building official or duly authorized representative. 7. The edition of the code under which the permanent Certificate of Occupancy approval of occupancy as issued. 8. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided. and whether the sprinkler system is required. 9. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit. R110.3.1 Issuance of Occupancy Approval. The owner, builder or authorized representative will be notified by the Inspection Services Permit Software system that the approval for occupancy can be obtained from the permit software computer system. R110.4 Temporary occupancy. The building official or duly authorized representative is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy approval for occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official or duly authorized representative shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy approval is valid. R110.5 Revocation. The building official or duly authorized representative shall, in writing, suspend or revoke an certificate of occupancy approval for occupancy issued under the provisions of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code. Reason: The Inspections Services Department does not issue Certificate of Occupancy placards for Single-Family residential structures, unless one is requested. Inspections Services have always issued a “green tag” for final inspection and code approvals, this due to the number of residential structures constructed each year versus the overwhelming workload on staffing. Inspection Services now has a permit, inspection and tracking computer software system that contains electronic files and permanent records. Upon completion of the project and at final inspection, the owner, builder or authorized representative will be notified that an approval for occupancy can be obtained from that computer software system. 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: IRC-2012 Chapter 3 – Section 314 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City Of Georgetown Revise as follows: SMOKE ALARMS R314.3 Location. Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations: 1. In each sleeping room. 2. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. 3. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. 4. Smoke alarms shall not be installed closer than 30 inches to return or recirculating, supply air or mechanical exhaust vents and ducted systems. A door that is located in that 30 inch area shall be considered an opening and the 30 inch measurement shall be taken horizontally in all directions of the return or recirculating, supply air or mechanical exhaust vents and ducted systems. Reason: If the smoke detector is installed to close to return, recirculated, supply air or mechanical exhaust and duct systems, the reliability of the smoke alarm would be compromised in the event of an emergency alarm. 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: IRC-2012 Chapter 4 – Section 401 401.1. 2 (NEW) Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City Of Georgetown Add requirement as follows: R 401.1.2 Engineering requirements for residential building foundations. All foundations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with engineering practices and within the scope of this code. Upon completion of the foundation construction or concrete application an engineer's certification shall be required for inspection purposes. The certification shall contain no opinions or disclaimers and shall provide that the foundation was inspected and meets the engineered design, live and dead loading, and soil condition per requirements of the 2012 International Residential Building Code." Exception: This shall not apply to accessory structures less than 200 square feet and are considered as portable on skids. Impact of the Health, Safety and Welfare to the public: None Reason: Soil conditions vary throughout the city. Some areas contain black clay which is very expansive. Therefore Inspections has required that a structural engineer certify that the foundation has been constructed in accordance with the engineered design, meets the live and dead loading requirements due to the soil conditions of the applicable building code. The field inspectors are not engineers and this is also in the best interest of the builder and the future owner. This has been required for a number of years here in Georgetown and is nothing new to the builders. As for the exception, the 200 square feet meets the exemption for accessory structures as noted in section 105.2 for permitting. (Keep in mind that these types of structures still have to be permitted due to planning and development requirements.) Anything over the 200 square feet threshold can carry some additional loading. Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision. Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D Code: IRC-2012 Chapter 34– 43 Part VII Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services – representing City of Georgetown, TX Delete in its entirety as follows: Chapter 34-43 – Part VIII- Electrical General Requirements - This Electrical Part (Chapters 34 through 43) is produced and copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and is based on the 2011 National Electrical Code® (NEC®) (NFPA 70®-2011), copyright 2010, National Fire Protection Association, all rights reserved. Use of the Electrical Part is pursuant to license with the NFPA. IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER CONCERNING THE NEC AND THIS ELECTRICAL PART. This Electrical Part is a compilation of provisions extracted from the 2011 edition of the NEC. The NEC, like all NFPA codes and standards, is developed through a consensus standards development process approved by the American National Standards Institute. This process brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus on fire and other safety issues. While the NFPA administers the process and establishes rules to promote fairness in the development of consensus, it does not independently test, evaluate or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundness of any judgments contained in its codes and standards. The NFPA disclaims liability for any personal injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance on the NEC or this Electrical Part. The NFPA also makes no guaranty or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information published in these documents. In issuing and making the NEC and this Electrical Part available, the NFPA is not undertaking to render professional or other services for or on behalf of any person or entity. Nor is the NFPA undertaking to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. Anyone using these documents should rely on his or her own independent judgment or, as appropriate, seek the advice of a competent professional in determining the exercise of reasonable care in any given circumstances. The NFPA has no power, nor does it undertake, to police or enforce compliance with the contents of the NEC and this Electrical Part. Nor does the NFPA list, certify, test, or inspect products, designs, or installations for compliance with these documents. Any certification or other statement of compliance with the requirements of these documents shall not be attributable to the NFPA and is solely the responsibility of the certifier or maker of the statement. Reason: National Fire Protection (NFPA) 70 requirements of the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) references the 2011 National Electrical Code. We will be proposing the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) for code adoption as the electrical code for the City of Georgetown. The 2014 NEC will contain the most up-to-date requirements for all residential and commercial occupancy types. 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,D,E, G, H, J, K, M, N and P of the 2012 International Residential Code for the recommended code adoption – Dave Hall, Chief Building Official ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Tonnia Gibbs ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 2012 IRC Appendices Backup Material 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 Residential Code 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