Building and Fire Board of Appeals November 9, 2020 Building and Fire Board to be held February 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 (February 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 febrero de 2021 Building and Fire Board se llevará a cabo el 24 de febrero 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 febrero 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 …
Flat-top Fence Purpose To provide an update regarding revised language for flat-top fences, and discuss next steps. Next Steps • Staff recommendation to move forward: – A resolution may be sent by the board to City Council, directing the City Manager to pursue a code amendment after obtaining stakeholder engagement. – Board can consider tabling discussion until after the 2021 code meetings. Proposed Language to Prevent Entrapment Only All fences with a height of less than 6 feet shall not be constructed with exposed pickets or other decorative features at the top of the fence. All fences with exposed pickets or other decorative features shall comply with a design that does not create a ladder effect as per the following: 1. Solid fences that do not have openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions that form handholds and footholds, except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints. 2. Where the fence is composed of horizontal and vertical members, the distance between the top of the horizontal members shall not be less than 45 inches. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4 inches. Where there are decorative cutouts or decorative features within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts or decorative features shall not exceed 13/4 inches in width. 3. The maximum opening formed by a chain link fence shall not be more than 13/4 inches. Where the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top and bottom that reduce the openings, such openings shall not be greater than 13/4 inches. 4. Where the fence is composed of diagonal members, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be greater than 13/4 inches. The angle of diagonal members shall not be greater than 45 degrees (0.79 rad) from vertical. Exceptions: 1. Fences where exposed vertical members are spaced no less than 6 inches apart. 2. Other fence designs approved by the building official that prevent entrapment on top of the fence. Does It Meet Entrapment Intent? If this fence is less than 6 feet in height, and horizontal members are less than 45 inches apart, it could be in compliance if the finials are spaced no less than 6 inches apart. Does It Meet Entrapment Intent? Horizontal members less than 45 inches apart? Less than 6 feet in height? Vertical members no less than 6 inches apart? Proposed Language to Prevent Entrapment & Impalement All fences less …
Building and Fire Board of Appeals November 9, 2020 Building and Fire Board to be held February 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 (February 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 febrero de 2021 Building and Fire Board se llevará a cabo el 24 de febrero 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 febrero 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 Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Amendment Process Presented to Fire and Building Board Presented by 2021 IPMC Committee February 24, 2021 Purpose of Presentation To provide an overview of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Amendment process. Background • The City of Austin will be adopting the ICC International Code Council’s 2021 IPMC updates from the current 2015 IPMC. • ACD established the 2021 IPMC Amendment Committee, consisting of three groups: – Group 1 (Review of IPMC Chapters 1 and 2) – Group 2 (Review of IPMC Chapters 3 and 4) – Group 3 (Review of IPMC Chapters 5, 6 and 13) • October 2020: Collaboration began with other City Departments for proposed amendments. What’s Next • • • • The committee will meet with Fire and Building Board to review draft of proposed amendments. A series of two or three Stakeholder meetings. Consult with CEO. ACD staff will present a draft of recommended changes to the BSC – Building and Standards Commission to obtain feedback and/or approval. Presentation of Final IPMC Amendment draft to City Council will follow established process: – – Responsible Department will launch the request for action by Council to set for public hearing. Council will place the item on the agenda for public hearing. Following public hearings, the item will be set on the agenda for decision 2021 Code Adoption Timeline Working groups 1-3 comparison of 2015 IPMC to 2021 IPMC Oct ‘20-Jan ’21 Leadership Engagement Jan ‘21 Stakeholder Engagement / Board Review Feb – Mar ’21 Fire & Building Board Review Feb 24, 2021 Legal Review Apr – May ’21 BSC May ‘21 City Council Public Hearings May – Jun ‘21 Implement Sept 1, 2021 Additional Information The committee will provide Leadership at the next engagement meeting of the following: • Major Changes in the 2021 IPMC Draft – 108.1.3 Structure Unsafe for Human Occupancy If the Code Official finds a structure unsafe, the owner of the property shall provide an action plan for repairs to the Code Official and provide approved accommodations for the occupants of the structure within two days of notice. • Major Changes in the 2021 IPMC Draft – 504.3 Plumbing system hazards • • If the If the Code Official finds a plumbing system hazard. The owner of the property will provide an action plan for repairs to the code official and provide approved accommodations to the …
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on February 24, 2021 via Web Ex Video Conference Vice Chairman, Aubrey Brasfield called the meeting to order at 1:45 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ben Abzug, Aubrey Brasfield, Peter Sybesma, Ashley Juraska, Tim Arndt, Marco Fiorillo, Ron Buys and Alicia Jones Board Members Not in Attendance: Alan Schumann, Bobby Johns, and James Wilsford. Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Beth Culver (DSD), Mitchell Tolbert (DSD), Kelly Stilwell (DSD), Moses Rodriguez (ACD), Kecia Lara (ACD), Jennifer Verhulst (DSD), Adam Smith (DSD), Armand Daigle (DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Kalissa Tozzi(DSD), Ben Flick (AFD), Elaine Garrett (ACD), Daniel Word (ACD), Jameson Courtney (WPD) and Jose Roig (ACD) February 24, 2021 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Nov 9, 2020 minutes were approved as written by Board member Juraska and second by board member Sybesma. Motion passed 7-0. No Modifications. 2. OPENING REMARKS- Building Official Beth Culver opens up the discussion of the 2021 codes with presentations of the 2021 International Building Code, International Existing Building Code and the International Residential Code. With stakeholder meetings and public comments still taking place, Beth gives a preview of these codes. Goal is to adopt these codes and implement them by September 2021. 3. DISCUSSION -2021 CODES A. International Building Code- DSD Manager for Commercial Review Mitchell Tolbert presented numerous of proposed amendment changes to the 2021 IBC. The reasons for these amendments are business needs, options for the public with exempt from permitting, clarification and Insurance Services Office (ISO) and council mandated. The goal was to reduce the number of amendments by more than 50% by comparing them to 2015 adoption process and return them back to the publish code. After the completion of the IBC presentation, board members Sybesma, Arndt and Jones all had questions regarding height of clearances, exemption from permit/energy efficiency and separate facilities. Board members will review the code and come back in March for recommendation. B. International Residential Code- DSD Chief Building Inspector Kelly Stillwell presented to the board the IRC. Much like the IBC, the goal was to minimize the number of amendments by more than 50% due to council business needs, options for public being exempt for permitting, clarification and ISO’s ratings as well as council mandating these ordinances. After the completion of the …
