HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_BSC_09.26.2019Notice of Meeting for the
B uilding Standards Commission
of the City of Georgetown
September 26, 2019 at 5:15 P M
at 300--1 I ndustrial Av e Georgetown Municipal Complex Georgetown, T X 78626
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
C C ode Adoption of the 2015 I-C odes and 2017 National Elec tric al C ode- Mark Moore, Assistant Building
O fficial.
D C ons ideration and possible recommendation of approval of minutes from 9/6/2018.--Mark Moore,
Assistant Building O ffic ial.
Adjournment
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I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of
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R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
September 26, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C ode Adoption of the 2015 I-C odes and 2017 National Electrical C ode- Mark Moore, As s is tant Building
O ffic ial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he C ity would like to operate under the 2015 I-C odes and 2017 National Electrical C ode. S taff would
appreciate endors ement from the Building S tandards C ommission. If BS C approves of the adoption of
this c ode, s taff will then take the recommendation to C ounc il.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Building Standards Commission
September 26, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible rec ommendation of approval of minutes from 9/6/2018.--Mark Moore,
As s is tant Building O fficial.
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Minutes 9/6/18 Cover Memo
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CITY OF GEOREGTOWN, TEXAS
Building Standards Commission
Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 5:00 P.M.
Georgetown Municipal Complex
300-1 Industrial Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626
Commissioners Present: Bill Stump, Lauren Carberry, Ronald Moore
Commissioners Absent: Morris Greenberg, Jon Carey
City Staff Present: Weston O’Donnell (Liaison), Mark Moore
Meeting called to order at 5:10 pm
Regular Session
1. Election of a Vice Chairman for the Building Standards Commission.
a. Ron Moore volunteered to serve as Vice Chairman.
b. Seconded by Chairman Stump
2. Election of a Secretary for the Building Standards Commission
a. Lauren Carberry Volunteered to serve as Secretary.
b. Seconded by Chairman Stump
Legislative Regular Session
1. Consideration and possible action to approve the adoption of the 2015 ICC Building Codes.
a. Discussion of major changes to the International Residential Code:
i. R302.1 Roof overhangs - Stump questions if fire has any take, M. Moore
responds that this field of code requirements rests with the Building Dept.
Carberry inquires to the purview of FD’s review. Carberry suggests approving
this item pending discussion with Fire Marshall. R. Moore suggests to table
discussion, Stump seconds motion.
ii. R302.2 Townhouse Separation – “walls no longer have to be structurally
independent.” Commission agrees this is a loosening of regulations, does not
realize any immediate issues. The change is approved.
iii. R404.4 Retaining walls – Stump suggests this is not typically a life safety issue
and that the safety values associated with retaining walls are largely arbitrary.
MM states that retaining walls are rarely an issue on the residential side of
things. Commission accepts change.
iv. R602.10.3(1) Wind Bracing Table – A loosening of standards is acknowledged by
the group. Discussion proceeds with the importance of tie downs and their roll
in wind bracing. The use of an engineer or architect’s design for wind bracing
and structural design is also addressed. Group agrees to accept item and
suggests a structural engineer be consulted on the matter
v. Table R806.5 insulation for unvented attics – no objections, commission
approves change.
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vi. M1502.4.4/5 & G2438.4/7 Dryer exhaust ventilators and vents– discussion
about the current limit (30 ft of ventilation w/o a “booster”) and striking new
code items allowing boosters (fire hazard, often forgot element by homeowner).
Commission suggests a maintenance or placard plan in conjunction with the
acceptance of this item.
b. Discussion of major changes to the International Building Code
i. 903.2.1.6 Sprinklers inside with 100+ people on the roof – An applicable
Georgetown project was mentioned. No objections to the change were brought
up.
ii. 903.2.1.7 Multiple Fire Areas to be Sprinkled – Commission supports
iii. 903.13 Domestic Cooking Systems in Group I-2 Condition 1 – Group discussed
the prevalence of these situations in Georgetown and the mechanics of these
devices. Group thinks the focus on this item should be on the specifications of
the device being used.
iv. 2902.3 Public Toilet Facilities – no objections
2. Review and Discuss Commission Bylaws
a. Stump suggests the scope of the Commissions and associated bylaws should be
reworked to provide more function to the Commission. Discussion of the UDC advisory
committee is mentioned and it is suggested the BSC take on a similar roll.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30.
Motion by Ron Moore. Motion approved 3-0
Approved:
_____________________________________________
Bill Stump, Chair
Attest:
_____________________________________________
Lauren Carberry, Secretary
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