Notice of Meeting for the Building Standards Commission of the City of Georgetown April 11, 2014 at 8:00 AM 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 Workshop 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 of the Building Standards Commission general purpose and procedures Bridget Chapman, City Attorney C Presentation, discussion and possible direction concerning the Building Standards Commission process for review and recommendation of 2012 Codes Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; Dave Hall, Chief Building Official; John Sullivan, Fire Chief D Presentation and discussion concerning the 2012 Commercial Codes, including Significant Changes and Local Amendments Dave Hall, Chief Building Official; John Sullivan, Fire Chief E F Consideration and possible direction concerning future meeting schedule for 2012 Code review and recommendation Dave Hall, Chief Building Official; John Sullivan Fire Chief Consideration and possible direction concerning public notice of future meetings Dave Hall, Chief Building Official; John Sullivan Fire Chief 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 Workshop 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 of the Building Standards Commission general purpose and procedures Bridget Chapman, City Attorney ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Bridget Chapman by TG
City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Presentation, discussion and possible direction concerning the Building Standards Commission process for review and recommendation of 2012 Codes Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; Dave Hall, Chief Building Official; John Sullivan, Fire Chief ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Dave Hall by TG ATTACHMENTS: Description Public Code Change Forms Type Backup Material
PUBLIC CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM FOR CHANGES OR REVISIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CODES, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OR THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES 2013/2014 1) Name: Date: Jurisdiction/Company: Submitted on Behalf of: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Ext. Fax: E-mail address (see # 4 below): 2) Code(s): Indicate the appropriate International Code(s), (I-Code), National Electrical Code, (NEC) or the Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO) associated with this Public Proposal Please use Acronym: Note: (See Page 2 for list of names and acronyms for the International Codes, National Electrical Code or City of Georgetown Municipal Code.) If you have also submitted a separate coordination change to another I-Code, please indicate the code, use Acronym: Note: (See Page 2 for list of names and acronyms for the International Codes, National Electrical Code or City of Georgetown Municipal Code.) If this is a proposed change to an existing ordinance amendment or specific construction ordinance as contained in the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances Please Check here: 3) E-mail address: Your email address will be published with your code change proposal unless you check here: 4) Information required: Be sure to format your proposal and include all information as indicated below and in accordance with the Code Change Proposal Instructions located on (Page 2) of this form. 5) Format: Proposals should be sent to the Building Official below via regular mail or email. An e-mail submittal is preferred, including an electronic version, in either WordPerfect or Word. The only formatting that is needed is BOLDING, STRIKEOUT AND UNDERLINING. Please do not provide additional formatting such as tabs, columns, etc., as this will be done by Inspection Services as necessary. REMOVE TRACKING CHANGES, AUTOMATIC NUMBERING, OR ANY OTHER ADVANCED FORMATTING TOOLS THAT ARE PROVIDED BY WORD, FROM FILES CONTAINING YOUR CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL THAT YOU SEND TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. Please use a separate form (See Page 5) for each proposal submitted. Note: All code changes received will receive an acknowledgment of receipt by approximately one week after the code change closing date. Please contact the Building Official listed below if you have not received an acknowledgment by two weeks after the code change closing date. NOTE: SUBMITTAL CLOSING DATES FOR CODE CHANGES ARE PUBLISHED ON PAGES 6 AND 7 OF THIS FORM. Please check here if separate graphic file provided. Graphic materials (Graphs, maps, drawings, charts, photographs, etc.) must be submitted as separate electronic files in.cdr, IA, TIF or.jpg format (300 DPI Minimum resolution; 600 DPI or more preferred) even though they may also be embedded in your Word or WordPerfect submittal. City of Georgetown Public Proposal Code Change Form Page 1
NAMES AND ACRONYMS - 2012 IBC - International Building Code IFGC - International Fuel Gas Code IMC - International Mechanical Code IPC - International Plumbing Code 2011 NEC National Electrical Code GMCO Georgetown Municipal Code Of Ordinances 2012 IEBC - International Existing Building Code IECC - International Energy Conservation Code IFC - International Fire Code IgCC International Green Construction Code ICC PC - ICC Performance Code IPMC - International Property Maintenance Code IRC - International Residential Code ISPSC International Swimming Pool and Spa Code IWUIC - International Wildland-Urban Interface Code Please Send Proposed Code Changes to: Dave Hall, CFM Building Official PO Box 1458 Georgetown, Texas 78627-1458 dave.hall @ georgetown.org Note: PROPOSED CHANGES CAN ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY US MAIL at PO Box 1458, Georgetown Texas 78672-1458 OR SUBMITTED BY HAND DELIVERY TO THE INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT located at 300-1 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78627 CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Please provide all of the following items in your code change proposal (See Form on Page 5). Your proposal should be entered on (Page 5) as a separate file. However, please read the instructions provided below for each part of the code change proposal. PROPOSAL FORMATTING: Show the proposal (See Code Change Submittal Example on Pages 3 and 4) using bolding, strikeout, and/or underline format. At the beginning of each section, one of the following instruction lines are also needed: Revise as follows Add new text as follows Delete and substitute as follows Delete without substitution The only formatting that is needed is BOLDING, STRIKEOUT AND UNDERLINING. Please do not provide additional formatting as tabs columns etc. as this will be done by Inspection Services. DO NOT USE THE TRACKING CHANGES OPTION, AUTOMATIC NUMBERING OR ANY OTHER ADVANCED FORMATTING TOOLS PROVIDED BY WORD. SUPPORTING INFORMATION: The following items are required to be included in your proposal (See Code Change Submittal Example Pages 3 and 4): 1. The proponent shall clearly state the purpose of the proposed code change. 2. The proponent shall provide a logical explanation which clearly shows why the current Code provisions are inadequate or overly restrictive, specifies the shortcomings of the current Code provisions and explains how such proposals will improve the Code. 3. The proponent shall substantiate the proposed code change based on technical information and substantiation. A minimum of two copies of all substantiating information shall be submitted. 4. The proponent shall submit a bibliography of any substantiating material submitted with the code change proposal. REFERENCED STANDARDS: List any new referenced standards that are proposed to be referenced in the code and provide a minimum of two copies. Additional copies will be required for the Building Standards Commission. COST IMPACT: The proponent shall indicate one of the following regarding the cost impact of the code change proposal: 1) The code change proposal will increase the cost of construction; or 2) The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction. The proponent should submit information that supports their claim. Any information submitted will be considered by the Building Standards Commission. This information will be included in the bibliography of the published code change proposal. City of Georgetown Public Proposal Code Change Form Page 2
Code: IBC 2012 705.1 CODE CHANGE SUBMITTAL EXAMPLE INTERNATIONAL AND NEC CODES Proponent: John Doe, P.E., Acme Building Corporation, Inc., representing himself Revise as follows: 705.1 General. Each portion of a building separated by one or more a fire walls that comply complies with the provisions of this section Section 705 shall be considered a separate building. Reason: A fire wall complying with Section 705 establishes the equivalent of separate buildings on either side of the fire wall. This proposal provides text that more succinctly states this purpose of a fire wall. Cost Impact: The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction. Public Hearing: AS AM D City of Georgetown Public Proposal Code Change Form Page 3
CODE CHANGE SUBMITTAL EXAMPLE FOR GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES Code: GMCO 2012 Chapter 15 - Sec.15.03.180 Proponent: Jane Doe, P.E., Acme Building Corporation, Inc., representing herself Revise as follows: Sec. 15.03.180. - Section N1103.3. Amended. The 2000 2012 International Residential Code, Chapter 11, entitled "Energy Efficiency", is hereby amended and adopted as follows: Section N1103.3 Duct insulation "All portions of the air distribution system shall be installed in accordance with Section M1601 and shall be thermally insulated. All supply and return-air ducts and plenums installed in unconditioned spaces, attics or outside the building shall meet a required R-Value of R-6 8 for supply and R-4 for return. For ducts located in conditioned spaces, such as floor/ceiling assemblies between stories, the R- Value of R-4 shall be required. When located within a building envelope assembly, at least R-6 8 shall be applied between the duct and that portion of the assembly furthest from the conditioned space." Exceptions: Exhaust air ducts and portions of the air distribution system within appliances. Reason: When the International Energy Conservation Code was adopted as a local and statewide code, the required R-Value for air ducts was R-8. However, the duct manufactures did not manufacture R-8 air duct. Therefore, an exemption was granted that R-6 could be used. Since R-8 is being manufactured, there should not be a problem in obtaining the code required R-8 value material. Installing the R-8 valued Duct would then meet the intent of energy conservation within the built environment. Cost Impact: There would be a minimal cost of construction by installing the R-8 duct material. The minimal cost depends upon the type of duct installed. The cost increase from R-6 to R-8 could range from $0.52 to $1.00 per square foot. (This based on an 8 x25 R-8 duct) Public Hearing: AS AM D City of Georgetown Public Proposal Code Change Form Page 4
CODE CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM (See instructions on page 2) Code: 2012 (OR 2011 FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, NEC) Code Sections/Tables/Figures Proposed for Revision; Note: If the proposal is for a new section, indicate (new). Proponent: Name: Company: Representing: Address: City, State, Zip Code: (NOTE: DO NOT USE ACRONYMS FOR YOUR COMPANY OR ORGANIZATIONAL NAME) Revise as follows: Reason: Cost Impact: Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D City of Georgetown Public Proposal Code Change Form Page 5
CODE CHANGE CLOSING DATES FOR PROPOSED CHANGE SUBMITTALS TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL: 1.) 2012 International Building Code (IBC) and current Title 15, Chapter 15.04 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): March 10, 2014. 2.) 2012 International Fire Code (IFC) and current Title 8, Chapter 8.04 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): March 10, 2014. 3.) 2012 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC): April 30, 2014. 4.) 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and current Title 15, Chapter 15.25 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): April 30, 2014. 5.) 2012 International Green Construction and Performance Codes: April 30, 2014. 6.) 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and current Title 15, Chapter 15.08 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): April 30, 2014. 7.) 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and current Title 15, Chapter 15.12 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): April 30, 2014. 8.) 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) and current Title 15, Chapter 15.20 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): April 30, 2014. 9.) 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) and current Title 15, Chapter 15.03 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): May 2, 2014. (Note: The IRC is included chapter 15.03 titled International Energy Conservation Code ) 10.) 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and current Title 15, Chapter 15.03 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): May 22, 2014. 11.) International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and current Title 15, Chapter 15.06 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): May 22, 2014. 12.) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC): May 22, 2014. City of Georgetown Public Proposal Code Change Form Page 6
Closing Dates Continued - 13.) Landscape Irrigation Code, current Title 15, Chapter 15.28 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): May 22, 2014. 14.) Cross-Connection Control Program, current Title 13, Chapter 13.36 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): May 22, 2014. 15.) 2011 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and current Title 15, Chapter 15.16 of the City of Georgetown Municipal Code of Ordinances (GMCO): June 6, 2014. City of Georgetown Public Proposal Code Change Form Page 7
City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion concerning the 2012 Commercial Codes, including Significant Changes and Local Amendments Dave Hall, Chief Building Official; John Sullivan, Fire Chief ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Dave Hall by TG ATTACHMENTS: Description Flood Hazard Areas Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas Title Permits Board of Appeals Significant Changes Increase Cost of Const. Significant Changes Decrease Cost of Const. Type Backup Material Backup Material Backup Material Backup Material Backup Material Backup Material Backup Material
Code: IBC-2012 Chapter 1 Section 104 [A] 104.10.1 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services representing City Of Georgetown Revise as follows: [A] 101.4.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any provision required in flood hazard areas as established by Section 1612.3 unless a determination has been made that: 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 of Section 1612 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 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. 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. Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision. Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IBC-2012 Chapter 16 Section 1612.3 1612.3 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services representing City of Georgetown, TX Revise as follows: 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the applicable governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an engineering report entitled The Flood Insurance Study for [INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION], City of Georgetown, Texas, dated [INSERT DATE OF ISSUANCE], September 28, 2008, as amended or revised with the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section. Refer to Title 15, Chapter 15.44, and entitled Flood Damage Prevention of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances. Reason: By inserting the jurisdiction name and the date of the flood hazard boundary study as accepted by the local jurisdiction, this is a provision confirming that the City of Georgetown has had FEMA study performed, with an accompanying Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. The local jurisdiction FEMA FIRM or Flood Insurance Rate Map and ordinance shall be the governing requirements. This section is a tool that can be used for Inspection and plan review purposes while meeting the minimum requirements of FEMA 44 CFR for Flood Plain Management. Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision. Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
Code: IBC-2012 Chapter 1 Section 101 [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 Building Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION] City of Georgetown, Texas hereinafter referred to as this code. Reason: The purpose of this section is to identify the IBC will be the adopted regulations by inserting the name of the adopting jurisdiction into the code. Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this revision. Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
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. Oil derricks. 4. 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 or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids. 5. 2. 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. 3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. 8. 4. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 9. 5. 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 systems. 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. 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: IBC-2012 Chapter 1 Section 113 [A] 113.1 Proponent: Dave Hall, CFM, Building Official, Inspection Services representing City of Georgetown, TX Delete as follows: BOARD OF APPEALS [A] 113.1 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. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. 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. Cost Impact: There is no cost of construction associated with this deletion. Public Hearing: Commission: AS AM D
City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Consideration and possible direction concerning future meeting schedule for 2012 Code review and recommendation Dave Hall, Chief Building Official; John Sullivan Fire Chief ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Dave Hall by TG
City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Consideration and possible direction concerning public notice of future meetings Dave Hall, Chief Building Official; John Sullivan Fire Chief ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: NA SUBMITTED BY: Dave Hall by TG
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