Building and Fire Board of Appeals March 24, 2021 Building and Fire Board to be held March 24 at 1:30 PM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 23 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos 24 de Marzo de 2021 Building and Fire Board se llevará a cabo el 24 de marzo de 2021 a las 1:30 p.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (23 de marzo al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya llamado o …
2021 International Building Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 International Building Code. Reduce Local Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to published code. Amendments were reduced by more than 50% compared to the 2015 adoption process. The following slides detail some of the major changes proposed in the ordinance. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Additional options for the public with exempts from permitting 4. Clarification purposes 5. ISO rating Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 101.4.8 Building Criteria Manual. Additional information on procedures and rules for administration of this code is available in the Building Criteria Manual. Note: Created pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 103.1 Authority. The building official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the Building Code. The building official may appoint one or more deputy building officials. 103.1 Building Official. The building official administers, enforces, and interprets this code. The building official may designate one or more deputy building officials. is the City official Note: Modified to create consistency with the other codes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.1.1.1 Authorized Scope of Work. See Building Criteria Manual, section 1.1.2 Building Inspection Processes for authorized work under the annual permit. Note: Created pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit • One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, shade cloth structures constructed for outdoor covered areas that are not A2 or E occupancies, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m²); provided they are not located within a flood hazard area. • Repair and replacement to gypsum board and backer board that is are not part of a fire-resistance-rated wall, a shear assembly, or wet areas; provided it is limited to a maximum of 32 96 square feet. • Repair to exterior siding that is not part of a fire-rated assembly wall or shear assembly; provided that it is limited to a maximum of 96 square feet. • Other work as determined by the building official. Note: Added additional exemptions from permitting. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.5 Time Limits. City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 13 (Administration of …
2021 International Residential Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 International Residential Code. Reduce Local Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to published code. Amendments were reduced by more than 50% compared to the 2015 adoption process. The following slides detail some of the major changes proposed in the ordinance. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Additional options for the public with exempts from permitting 4. Clarification purposes 5. ISO rating Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Residential Code R101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code 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 not more than three stories above grade plane in height. Exception: The following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with this code where provided with an automatic sprinkler system complying with Section P2904. 1. Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 508.5 of the International Building Code. 2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms. 3. A care facility with six or fewer persons receiving custodial care within a dwelling unit. 4. A care facility with six or fewer persons receiving medical care within a dwelling unit. 5. A care facility for six or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single- family dwelling. Note: Modified by using the language from published code, although matching the provisions of the IBC with exceptions 3-5. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Residential Code R104.4 Inspections. The building official is authorized to make inspections and may accept written inspection reports prepared and certified by approved agencies, registered design professionals, or individuals. The building official is authorized to engage such expert opinions as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise. When special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents be prepared by a registered design professional including but not limited to: building envelope survey, impervious coverage survey when within 5% of the maximum allowable or when maximum is exceeded, building height survey, finish floor elevations, foundation report, and flood elevation certificate. If the building official requires a survey, the survey must be …
Versión en español a continuación. LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting March 24, 2021 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held March 24, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 23, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 24, 2021, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon March 23, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la March 24, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (March 23, 2021, antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en (512) 974-2154, neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission March 24, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held March 24, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the March 24, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than March 23, 2021 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 24 de marzo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 24 de marzo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 23 de marzo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 24 de marzo 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una …
2021 International Building Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 International Building Code. Reduce Local Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to published code. Amendments were reduced by more than 50% compared to the 2015 adoption process. The following slides detail some of the major changes proposed in the ordinance. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Additional options for the public with exempts from permitting 4. Clarification purposes 5. ISO rating Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 101.4.8 Building Criteria Manual. Additional information on procedures and rules for administration of this code is available in the Building Criteria Manual. Note: Created pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 103.1 Authority. The building official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the Building Code. The building official may appoint one or more deputy building officials. 103.1 Building Official. The building official administers, enforces, and interprets this code. The building official may designate one or more deputy building officials. is the City official Note: Modified to create consistency with the other codes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.1.1.1 Authorized Scope of Work. See Building Criteria Manual, section 1.1.2 Building Inspection Processes for authorized work under the annual permit. Note: Created pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit • One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, shade cloth structures constructed for outdoor covered areas that are not A2 or E occupancies, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m²); provided they are not located within a flood hazard area. • Repair and replacement to gypsum board and backer board that is are not part of a fire-resistance-rated wall, a shear assembly, or wet areas; provided it is limited to a maximum of 32 96 square feet. • Repair to exterior siding that is not part of a fire-rated assembly wall or shear assembly; provided that it is limited to a maximum of 96 square feet. • Other work as determined by the building official. Note: Added additional exemptions from permitting. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Building Code 105.5 Time Limits. City Code Chapter 25-12, Article 13 (Administration of …
STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 202115 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 10 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 202115 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND CREATING OFFENSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Division 1 (International Building Code and Local Amendments) of Article 1 (Building Code) and replace it with a new Division 1 (International Building Code and Local Amendments) to read as follows: ARTICLE 1. BUILDING CODE. Division 1. International Building Code and Local Amendments § 25-12-1 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. A. The International Building Code, 202115 Edition ("202115 Building Code"), published by the International Code Council is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsection (B) and amendments in Section 25-12- 3 (Local Amendments to the 202115 Building Code). B. The following sections of the 202115 Building Code are deleted: 101.4.1112 308.5.1 1108.6.1.2 103 & subsections 101.4.2 308.5.3 1108.6.2.2.2 1507.8 & subsections 101.4.3 308.5.4 1108.6.2.3.2 1507.9 & subsections 103.1 310.2 1108.6.3 1612 & subsections 104.2.1 310.4.1 1108.6.4.2 Table 2901.1 Footnote (e) 105.1.1 406.4.3 1301.1 Table 1004.1.2 105.2 414.1.3 1607.8.2 107.2.6 503.1.4 & Subsections 2901.1 112.3 305.2 Chapter 9 901.1 2902.2 2902.6 Page 1 of 64 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW 305.2.2 1008.2.1 305.2.3 1009.3 308.2.3 1010.1.2 308.2.4 1010.2.7 308.3 1010.3.3 308.3.1.1 1101.2 308.3.2 308.5 3201.1 3202.1 Section 101.4.1 Section 101.4.2 Section 101.4.3 Section 103 and subsections Section 104.2.1 Section 104.10.1 Section 105.1.1 Section 105.2 Section 105.3.2 Section 105.5 Section 107.2.5 Section 110.3.1 Section 110.3.5 Section 110.3.7 Section 113 Section 305.2 Section 305.2.2 Section 305.2.3 Section 308.3.3 Section 308.3.4 Section 308.4 Section 308.4.1.1 Section 308.4.2 Section 308.6 Section 308.6.1 Section 308.6.3 Section 308.6.4 Section 310.3 Section 310.5.1 Section 403.2.1 Section 403.2.1.1 Section 403.2.1.2 Section 403.3 Section 403.5.3.1 Section 406.4.4 Section 406.5.7 Section 414.1.3 Section 503.1.1 Section 507.3 Section 507.4 Section 510.4 Section 602.4.2 Section 705.5 Section 714.4.1.2 Section 901.5 Section 903.2.1.6 Section 903.2.8.3 Section 903.3.1.1.1 Section 903.3.1.2.1 Section 903.3.5 Section 903.3.6 Section 904.9 Section 904.12 Section 904.13 Section 905.1 Section 905.3.4.1 Page 2 of 64 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW Section 905.4 Section 905.5.3 Section 907.2 Section 907.2.8.2 Section 907.2.9.1 Section 907.5.2.1.1 Section 907.6.6 Section 909.5 Section 909.6.3 Section …
STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 25-12 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: § 25-12-241 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. (A) The International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 International Residential Code") and Appendices AC, AE, AH, AJ, AR, AS, AU and AW are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and amendments in Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). (B) The following provisions of the 2021 International Residential Code are deleted. Section R101.2 Section R322.1 Section R322.2.2 Section R104.10.1 Section R322.1.4 Section R322.2.3 Section R105.2 Section R322.1.4.1 Section R322.2.5 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R322.1.4.2 Section R322.2.6 Section R106.1.4 Section R322.1.5 Part IV Table R301.2(1) Section R322.2 AE107 & subsections Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R101.2 Table R301.2(1) Section R322.2 AE304 Section R104.4 Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R104.10.1 Section R302.1 Section R322.2.2 Section R105.2 Section R320 Section R322.2.3 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R322.1 Section R326 Section R105.3.2 Section R322.1.4 Part IV Section R105.5 Section R322.1.4.1 Part VIII Section R106.1.4 Section R322.1.4.2 AJ102.4.3 Section R109.1.1 Section R322.1.5 AE303 (C) Except for P2904, Part VII (Plumbing) of the International Residential Code is deleted. STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW (D) The definition of "Height, Building" in Section R202 (Definitions) of the International Residential Code (E) The city clerk shall retain a copy of the 2021 International Residential Code with the official ordinances is deleted. of the City of Austin. § 25-12-242 - CITATIONS TO THE RESIDENTIAL CODE. In the City Code, "Residential Code" means the 2021 International Residential Code adopted by Section 25-12-241 (International Residential Code), as amended by Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). § 25-12-243 - LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. The following provisions are local amendments to the 2021 International Residential Code. Each provision of this section is a substitute for any identically numbered provision of the International Residential Code deleted by Section 25-12-241(B), (C), and (D) (International Residential Code), or is an addition to the International Residential Code. R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Residential Code apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission March 24, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held March 24, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the March 24, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than March 23, 2021 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 24 de marzo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 24 de marzo de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 23 de marzo de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 24 de marzo 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una …
Versión en español a continuación. Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee March 24, 2021 Joint Sustainability Committee to be held March 24, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 23, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 24, 2021 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 415-694-3111 and zach.baumer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (March 23, 2021). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to zach.baumer@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Comité Conjunto de Sostenibilidad Marzo 24, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (marzo 23, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: junta al 415-694-3111 o • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de zach.baumer@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión – marzo 23, la 2021). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, …
STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 25-12 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: § 25-12-241 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. (A) The International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 International Residential Code") and Appendices AC, AE, AH, AJ, AR, AS, AU and AW are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and amendments in Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). (B) The following provisions of the 2021 International Residential Code are deleted. Section R101.2 Section R322.1 Section R322.2.2 Section R104.10.1 Section R322.1.4 Section R322.2.3 Section R105.2 Section R322.1.4.1 Section R322.2.5 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R322.1.4.2 Section R322.2.6 Section R106.1.4 Section R322.1.5 Part IV Table R301.2(1) Section R322.2 AE107 & subsections Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R101.2 Table R301.2(1) Section R322.2 AE304 Section R104.4 Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R104.10.1 Section R302.1 Section R322.2.2 Section R105.2 Section R320 Section R322.2.3 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R322.1 Section R326 Section R105.3.2 Section R322.1.4 Part IV Section R105.5 Section R322.1.4.1 Part VIII Section R106.1.4 Section R322.1.4.2 AJ102.4.3 Section R109.1.1 Section R322.1.5 AE303 (C) Except for P2904, Part VII (Plumbing) of the International Residential Code is deleted. STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW (D) The definition of "Height, Building" in Section R202 (Definitions) of the International Residential Code (E) The city clerk shall retain a copy of the 2021 International Residential Code with the official ordinances is deleted. of the City of Austin. § 25-12-242 - CITATIONS TO THE RESIDENTIAL CODE. In the City Code, "Residential Code" means the 2021 International Residential Code adopted by Section 25-12-241 (International Residential Code), as amended by Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). § 25-12-243 - LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. The following provisions are local amendments to the 2021 International Residential Code. Each provision of this section is a substitute for any identically numbered provision of the International Residential Code deleted by Section 25-12-241(B), (C), and (D) (International Residential Code), or is an addition to the International Residential Code. R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Residential Code apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, …
Aust in Climat e Equit y Plan St at us Updat e March 24, 2021 Recent Event s & Response Events • City Manager directed moving forward with implementation planning in anticipation of Council adoption in late Spring/early Summer • Negative letters from several organizations regarding Natural Gas concerns (equity and affordability) • Winter Storm Uri Response • Collecting Implementation Baseline data from departments • Planning more business engagement • Re-engaged members of Sustainable Buildings Advisory Group on Extreme Weather Resilience • Developing an Equity Lessons-Learned White-Paper • Finalizing a new Draft Final version of the Plan 2 Plan Summary (reminder) 4 Cross-Cut t ing St rat egies – Big picture themes 17 Goals - Accomplishments by 2030 to keep on track 74 St rat egies - Implemented in next 5 years Centered on Equity Throughout, particularly in Strategy details ● Prioritize incentives and target communications towards low-income communities / communities of color ● Anti-displacement ● Just transition (training and jobs) for new industries/ technology ● Prioritize Eastern Crescent health + other benefits ● Center communities of color in ongoing learning /studies 3 Priorit izat ion ● 15+ conversations: proposed strategy status + next steps ● Sorted 74 Strategies into 3 categories: ○ Ready Now if addit ional funding or resources were available ■ Ease of direct implementation if more funding/focus ■ Immediate + direct Equity Benefits (from Equity Tool and Ambassador Priorities) ○ Capit al Int ensive Project s requiring sust ained commit ment ○ Complex project s needing det ailed Implement at ion Plan ● No detailed $ estimates Breakdow n Implementation Status 37 21 16 Ready Now with Extra Funding Capital Intensive More Complex - Further Out 5 Sust ainable Buildings – Ready Now ● Goal 1 St rat egy 1 - Pursue a comprehensive energy povert y mit igat ion st rat egy by partnering with trusted community organizations, affordable housing developers and schools in equitable outreach and program development. This will ensure that the benefits of repair, energy conservation and renewable energy incentives and programs flow to low-income communities and communities of color. ● Goal 1 St rat egy 2 –Enhance resident and building owner underst anding of energy savings opport unit ies, benefits and climate impacts of energy consumption. This will be done through direct outreach, culturally relevant communications, expanding benchmarking requirements for all existing buildings and better access to energy and water data. …
Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Program Overview Joint Sustainability Committee | 03/24/2021 1 1 Background & Structure 2 ACCC Background The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps helps Austinites who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 earn income, serve their community, and gain skills that can lead to strong new careers in conservation and sustainability fields. Key points ● Created by Council Resolution 20200507-061 (May 2020) ● COVID-19 recovery workforce development program focused on green jobs, modeled (in spirit) after 1930s CCC program ● Focused on creating equitable access to low-barrier programs that provide support and pathways to additional jobs/careers/training ● Run by a program team with representatives from eight departments (no ACCC staff) ● Authorized to seek $2.5M - $500K from GFR and $2M from departments 2 Where We Are Now 4 Current Programs and Funding Program Area Parks, Preserves, & Wildfire Green Building and Solar Cultural Arts Community Co-creation Green Pathways COA Departments PARD, WPD, DSD, AWD, AFD Sustainability, Innovation EDD Cultural Arts, PARD Innovation PARD, WPD Partner Organizations American Youthworks, GAVA, TOOF Raasin in the Sun, Creative Action MEASURE, Build with Humanity Internal to COA Gulf Coast Carpenters and Millwrights, Community 1st Village Participants 46 Funding Level $2.36M 9 $39K 41 $143K 20+ $40K 4 $200K 100 positions | $2.782M | 2 years 5 Potential Future ACCC Programs Program Funding Partner Depts Begins Participants City positions? Greenspace and Parks Conservation - $1.598M Greenspace and Preserves Crew year two $450K PARD Stream Cleanup and Restoration Crew year two $223K WPD Green infrastructure crew Tree health team $400K WPD, PWD $450K PARD, DSD, APL Forestry/Landscaping individual placements $75K PARD, APL Wildfire Mitigation - $150K Wildfire Crew full funding year two $150K AFD, AWD FY22 Green Building and Renewable Energy - $570K Green Building & Solar Installation (2 cohorts) $70k Sustainability Residential green building and repair crew $500K HPD, DSD Circular Economy and Resource Recovery - $2.08M Circular economy apprenticeship program $550K ARR, EDD Community PC Repair Program expansion $670K Digital Inclusion COA office and equipment repair team $750K ARR (possibly BSD) FY21 Scale the Building Services Surplus Program $110K BSD Community Engagement and Preparedness - $700K Climate emergency and mutual aid corps $500K EDD, Sustainability Environmental project info community outreach $200K WPD FY22 FY22 FY21 Fy21 FY22 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 8-10 8-10 8-10 7 3 8-10 18 8-10 50 40 5 1 100 15 Y (1) Y (3) …
Climate Adaptation Joint Sustainability Committee Update March 2021 Climate Adaptation Activities Timeline CAMPO Extreme Weather vulnerability assessment of regional transportation Resolution 20131121-060 passed by Council, directs staff to identify climate change impacts. Austin Community Climate Plan adopted by Council Global Covenant of Mayors signed by Mayor Adler City Council Policy Workshop on Resilience Rockefeller Foundation holds Climate Adaptation Workshop Climate Resilience Action Plan for City assets and operations Resolution 20190509-019 passed by Council, directs staff for climate resilience recommendations Climate Resilience -1 Response to council resolution 20190509-019 Community Climate Navigators Initiate the program with GAVA w/ GTOP grant + UT Smoke Map Prototype Worked with USDN, Alameda County CA & CTM to create a real-time smoke map pilot 2014 2016 2018 2020 2013 2015 2017 2019 Austin-specific climate projections by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe Toward a Climate-Resilient Austin response to Council Resolution Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire review of city codes for wildfire Utility Vulnerability Worked with Austin Energy and Austin Water to assess their larger assets Red= council interaction Open Government Partnership Community Climate Resilience Pilot with GAVA USDN Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Fellow Celine Rendon joined the team to help with Dove Springs Wildfire & Vulnerable Populations Map grass fire & asthma in Eastern Crescent NSF Grant - Resilience Navigators Work with community in 78744 on flooding Climate Resilience - 2 Response to council resolution 20190509-019 Heat Mapping Grant funding to measure heat in Eastern Crescent JHU Food Resilience Resolution 20200507-022 passed by Council, directs staff to create Resilient Austin: A Comprehensive Community Resilience Plan Pilot Draft community engagement framework in increase food resilience Climate Resilience Action Plan - City Assets & Operations 01 02 03 04 Emergency Response Emergency Procedures Safe Emergency & Evacuation Routes Disaster Response Resources Staff Safety Field Staff & Workplace Safety Hazard Training Existing Facilities & Infrastructure Critical Infrastructure Building Efficiency & Redundancy Telecommunications New Facilities & Infrastructure Design for Adaptation Plan for Resilient Infrastructure ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Resolution No. 20190509-019 Resilience Planning ● ● ● equitable…” “perform a literature review of climate resilience plans of peer cities…” “explore available, potential partnerships (such as the 100 Resilient Cities model)…” “recommendations for creating a comprehensive, community-wide climate resilience plan that is fair, just, and Chief Resilience Officer Recommendations should include funding options, such as grants or other revenue sources, to … 1) fund a position for a Chief …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20210324-2D –Joint Sustainability Committee Budget Recommendation The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends funding for the following items: • • • • • • Procuring emergency management equipment for winter storms, including plows and deicing equipment Workforce development with an equity focus Advance community resilience work, through the Resilient Austin plan Pursuing a comprehensive energy poverty mitigation strategy, as written in the draft Austin Climate Equity Plan Sustainable Buildings section (goal 1, strategy 1) Implementation of resilience hubs, distributed in neighborhoods across Austin Expand Climate Ambassadors Program to include more ambassadors and be year-round Record of the vote: Motion to approve by Commissioner White, second by Commissioner Coyne. Motion passes 8 approve, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. Date of approval: March 24, 2021 Attest: __________________________________ Zach Baumer, Liaison
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING March 24, 2021 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on March 24, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 5:33 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, Alberta Phillips, David Carroll, Nhat Ho, Rob Schneider, Fisayo Fadelu, Alexis Taylor, Karen Magid Board Members Absent: Melissa Rothrock, Kelly Davis, Karen Hadden City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) March 12, 2021 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Commission Schneider requested an amendment to remove a duplication error: Remove Rob Schneider from Board Members Absent section, keep in Board Members in Attendance • Motion to approve (Commissioner Coyne), second (Commissioner Schneider), 7 approved, 0 opposed, 1 abstained. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Update on Climate Resilience (Discussion and/or possible action) • Provided an overview of the Climate Resilience Action Plan for City Assets and Operations and ongoing existing and proposed efforts in response to the 2019 Climate Resilience Resolution 20190509-019 • Discussed resilience hubs concept and key points from the draft council resolution on this topic • Commissioners discussed the importance of addressing food supply and opportunities for the farming community, the extensive outreach needed for resilience hub planning—including using models like GAVA’s Climate Resilience Navigators, determining geographic areas of need based on where calls from assistance came from, and ensuring equipment inventory for events. b) Update on Austin Climate Equity Plan Implementation (Discussion and/or possible action) • Reviewed recent events and next steps on the plan process • Evaluated climate plan strategies based on their equity impact and feasibility to develop a categorized list, including ready now, capital intensive or otherwise complex; provided an overview of “ready now” strategies across the different sections of the plan to provide commissioners perspective on near-term actions • Commissioners discussed importance of keeping process transparent regarding discussions on the gas, energy, and code portions of the plan, discussed deadline for energy code public comment on April 15th, how federal actions may affect this work and ongoing business engagement c) Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Briefing— Daniel Culotta, Innovation Office (Discussion and/or possible action) • Overview of how ACCC program …
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes March 24, 2021 The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on March 24, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Chairman, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:45 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ben Abzug, Aubrey Brasfield, Peter Sybesma, Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Alan Schumann and Ron Buys Board Members Not in Attendance: Marco Fiorilo, Alicia Jones, Bobby Johns, and James Wilsford. Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Beth Culver (DSD), Rick Holloway(DSD), Mitchell Tolbert (DSD), Kelly Stilwell (DSD), Todd Wilcox(DSD), Adam Smith(DSD) Moses Rodriguez (ACD), Kecia Lara (ACD), Dedric Knox(ACD) Jennifer Verhulst (DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Kalissa Tozzi(DSD), Ben Flick (AFD), Elaine Garrett (ACD), Daniel Word (ACD) and Jameson Courtney (WPD) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The February 24, 2021 minutes were approved as written by Board member Brasfield and second by board member Schumann. Motion passed 7-0. No Modifications. 2. OPENING REMARKS- DSD Building Official Beth Culver opened up the meeting with remarks that DSD had completed the stakeholder meetings on March 14 that covered 2021 IBC-IEBC and IRC building codes. In those meetings, staff were hearing many complaints that there were too many amendments were making construction challenging and costly. And in hearing from City Council, they wanted permitting to be easier and affordable. Therefore eliminating many amendments as they could to provide and protect health, safety and welfare of our citizens. 3. DISCUSSION -2021 CODES A. International Property Maintenance Code- Austin Code official Kecia Lara provided code compliance overview of the International Property Maintenance Code. In the presentation, Code Compliance staff presented that they will meet with the Building and Fire Board to review the draft of the proposed amendments, continue stakeholder meetings and recommend changes to the Building Standard Commission (BSC) for their feedback and or approval before making final presentation to Council. Some of the major changes to the IPMC included: 108.1.3- Structure unsafe for Human Occupancy 504.3 Plumbing System Hazards 505.4 Water Heating Facilities 602.2 Residential Occupancies 604.3 Electrical System Hazards B. Wildland Urban Interface- In his update, Ben Flick with the Austin Fire Dept. told the board that AFD are finalizing draft amendments and will present the WUI and IFC back to the board for an April meeting. In is update, there were no significant updates in the amendments with …
