REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING and FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS REVISED AGENDA Wednesday August 28, 2024 @ 1:30 Pm- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzner (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the Minutes from Special Called Meeting from July 11, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation for the International Wildland Urban Interface Code (WUIC) 3. Approve a recommendation for the International Residential Code (IRC) 4. Approve a recommendation for the International Building Code (IBC) 5. Approve a recommendation for the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING and FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS REVISED AGENDA Wednesday August 28, 2024 @ 1:30 Pm- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzner (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the Minutes from Special Called Meeting from July 11, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS for ACTION 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider approving a recommendation for the International 3. Conduct a public hearing and consider approving a recommendation for the International 4. Conduct a public hearing and consider approving a recommendation for the International Existing Residential Code (IRC) Building Code (IBC) Building Code (IEBC) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Existing Building Code Date: 7/23/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) would replace the current 2021 IEBC. The IEBC is a model code that addresses repair, alteration, and change of occupancy for existing and historic buildings. The code aims to encourage the use and reuse of existing buildings by ensuring appropriate safety and accessibility standards that are distinct from new building requirements. The IEBC is published by International Code Council (ICC), a non-profit entity with a robust democratic process for weighing the costs and benefits of code changes. The City of Austin does not propose any local amendments to the 2024 IEBC. According to the ICC, the key changes to the 2024 IEBC compared to the 2021 IEBC include (see “Overview” of the 2024 IEBC): • Occupiable roofs. The concept of occupiable roofs requirements have been incorporated in a variety of locations to correlate with the IBC. • Storm Shelters. The storm shelter requirements have been coordinated with revisions in the IBC and ICC 500. The provisions have also been clarified where constructed shall comply with IBC Section 423 and ICC 500. methods. • Risk category increase. Clarifies how risk categories should be assigned for structural design where the addition and the existing building have different uses. The provisions in the Prescriptive and Work Area • Smoke compartment requirements. Existing Group I-1, condition 2 occupancies and ambulatory care facilities may be required to divide stories into no fewer than two smoke compartments for more substantial additions and alterations. • Adult Changing stations. Where additional toilet facilities are being added and IBC Section 1110.4.1 would require adult changing stations, Section 306.7.15 would require that at least one accessible family or assisted use toilet room is required to contain one. • Exterior wall covering and wall envelopes sprinkler requirement. Section 309.2.1 has been added to require that if combustible exterior wall envelopes or coverings are installed on a high-rise building the building must be equipped throughout with a sprinkler system. There are some exceptions for smaller installations and when only a combustible water resistive barrier is installed. • Performance method renumbering. Though editorial in nature, Chapter 13 was renumbered to assist in the useability of that method. • Owners’ responsibility at construction sites. Section 1502 was added to address the need for the owner to properly develop, implement and maintain …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Residential Code & Local Amendments Date: 7/1/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and associated local amendments. These codes would replace the current 2021 IRC and corresponding local amendments. The IRC is a model code published by International Code Council (ICC), a non-profit entity with a robust democratic process for weighing the costs and benefits of code changes. The Development Services Department has the stated goal of minimizing the number of 2024 local amendments to the IRC and deferring to the model codes whenever possible. When amendments are made it is generally because they are mandated by council, responding to business needs, clarifying language, and improving the City’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would likely have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would likely have a neutral impact on development costs. 2024 Model Code Update: The University of Florida researched the cost impact of updating from the 2023 Florida Building Codes to the 2024 International Codes (Issa et al. 2024).1 The 2023 Florida Building Code adopts the 2021 IRC as one of its model codes, so it may be a helpful baseline to understand the overall cost impact of the changes from the 2021 IRC to the 2024 IBC. The State of Florida does adopt amendments to the model codes, but they have the closest available comparison to understand the cost impacts of adopting the 2024 IBC. The University of Florida study models the adoption of the 2024 International Codes on seven different building types, including small office, retail, primary school, small hotel, mid-rise apartment, 1-story residence, and 2-story residence. The average net change in cost estimate between all the building types is +0.45% according to their report. The IRC applies to “detached one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height” (see Section R101.2 of the IRC), so the 1-story and 2-story residences from the Issa et al. report are the most informative cost impact models.2 The Issa et al. report estimates 1-story residences will be +10% more expensive to build and 2-story residences will be +16% more expensive to build, with both increases due to National Electrical Code (NEC) changes rather than IRC changes. Local Amendments: The most …
Community Engagement Summary: 2024 Technical Code Changes Engagement #3 (IEBC) Overview The City of Austin updates the technical codes in accordance with the International Code Council (ICC) and International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) code cycle schedules. The International Codes are the most trusted source of model codes and standards. In preparation for the adoption of 2024 Technical Codes later this year, DSD provided one stakeholder engagement opportunity for updates to the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). This code, along with any needed local amendments, will be reviewed by the Austin City Council prior to adoption. 2024 Technical Code Changes stakeholder engagement opportunity for the International Existing Building Code (IEBC): • Public Input web page Open to community comments from July 26, 2024 to August 26, 2024. Stakeholders & Advertising First Round: IBC, ISPSC The week of March 25, 2024 an email invita�on to par�cipate in the first round of technical code changes engagements (focusing on the IBC and ISPSC) was sent to 3,322 stakeholder email addresses (148 specified stakeholders, 2,750 ac�ve building permit holders, and 528 pool permit holders; note: discrepancy due to duplicate removal). The email included promo�on of the Public Input webpage, which is the main page for all the 2024 Technical Code Changes. The IBC and ISPSC engagement opportuni�es and main Public Input webpage were also included in the in the January, February, and March 2024 Building Connec�ons external e-newsleter; each issue was sent to between 5,655 and 5,726 subscribers. Addi�onally, the IBC and ISPC engagements and Public Input webpage were included in the internal e-newsleter, the DSD Insider, in March and April 2024. A bilingual (English and Spanish) social media post with a QR code linked to the Public Input webpage was published on Facebook (891 followers) and Instagram (464 followers) on March 29. Second Round: UMC, UPC, IRC, IBC, IPMC, IECC, IFC, and WUIC The second round of engagements for the 2024 Technical Code Changes (UMC, UPC, IRC, IPMC, IECC, IFC, and WUIC) was announced in the April issue of the external e-newsleter, Building Connec�ons. It included promo�on of the Public Input webpage and May 20 webinar. The May 30 in-person engagement and the Public Input webpage for the second round of Technical Code Changes engagement was featured in the external newsleter, Building Connec�ons, on May 28, 2024. Each issue of Building Connec�ons was sent to around 5,740 subscribers. On May 14, …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 10. EXISTING BUILDING CODE ARTICLE 10. EXISTING BUILDING CODE 103 plus subsections (C) § 25-12-231 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE. (A) The International Existing Building Code, 20241 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("20241 International Existing Building Code") is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsection (B) and the amendments in Section 25-12-233 (Local Amendments to the International Existing Building Code). (B) The following provisions of the 20241 International Existing Building Code are deleted. 105.1.1 105.5 106.2.6 111.3 112 The city clerk shall file a copy of the 20241 International Existing Building Code with the official ordinances of the City. Source: Ord. No. 20170928-096, Pt. 2, 1-1-18; Ord. No. 20210603-059, Pt. 2, 9-1-21. § 25-12-232 CITATIONS TO THE EXISTING BUILDING CODE. In the City Code, "Existing Building Code" means the 20241 International Existing Building Code adopted in Section 25-12-231 (International Existing Building Code) as amended by Section 25-12-233 (Local Amendments to the International Existing Building Code). In this article, "this code" means the Existing Building Code. Source: Ord. No. 20170928-096, Pt. 2, 1-1-18; Ord. No. 20210603-059, Pt. 2, 9-1-21. § 25-12-233 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE. Each provision in this section is a substitute for the identically numbered provision deleted in Section 25-12- 231 (B) (International Existing Building Code) or is an addition to the 20241 International Existing Building Code. SECTION 103 BUILDING OFFICIAL. [A] 103.1 Authority. The building official administers, enforces, and interprets this code. The building official may designate one or more deputy building officials. 105.1.1 Annual permit. Instead of an individual permit for each alteration to an already approved electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation, and minor building alterations and repairs, the building official is authorized to issue an annual permit upon application therefor to any person, firm or corporation regularly employing one or more qualified trade persons in the building, structure or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit. The facility shall maintain records on all work performed under the annual permit in accordance with Section 105.1.2 (Annual Permit Records). 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. Austin, Texas, Land Development Code (Supp. No. 165) Created: 2024-07-01 11:04:36 [EST] Page 1 of 2 105.5 Time Limits. Article …
City of Austin 2024 Technical Code Changes City of Austin 2024 Technical Code Updates International Residential Code and International Existing Code Background The City of Austin updates the technical codes in accordance with the International Code Council (ICC), International Association of Plumbing & mechanical Officials (IAPMO) code cycle schedules. The International Codes are the most trusted source of model codes and standards. Reduce Local Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to model code. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Clarification purposes 4. ISO rating Strikethroughs in this presentation means removed from amendments and returned to model code 2024 International Residential Code 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: This was revised in the adoption of the 2021 IRC to match the 2021 IBC, now the 2024 IBC has gone back to model code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Residential Code R101.2.21 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code and the Plumbing Code apply when a person installs, alters, repairs, and replaces plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system. The Plumbing Code supersedes the International Plumbing Code to the extent of conflict. Exception: 1. A residential fire sprinkler system shall be designed and installed as required by Section P2904 and shall comply with the Fire Code. Backflow prevention shall be provided …
Community Engagement Summary: 2024 Technical Code Changes Engagement #2 (UMC, UPC, IRC, IBC, IPMC, IECC, IFC, WUIC) Overview The City of Austin updates the technical codes in accordance with the International Code Council (ICC) and International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) code cycle schedules. The International Codes are the most trusted source of model codes and standards. In preparation for the adoption of 2024 Technical Codes later this year, DSD provided stakeholder engagement opportunities for updates to the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Building Code (IBC), International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), International Fire Code (IFC), and the Wildland Urban Interface Code (WUIC). These codes, along with any needed local amendments, will be reviewed by the Austin City Council prior to adoption. 2024 Technical Code Changes stakeholder engagement opportunities: Public Input web page The time frames below indicate the duration of the Public Input web page comment period for each code, during which the proposed amendments were available for review. o Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC): May 15 – June 16, 2024 o Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC): May 15 – June 16, 2024 o International Residential Code (IRC): June 25 – July 24, 2024 o International Building Code (IBC): June 25 – July 24, 2024* o International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC): June 4 – July 5, 2024 o International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) : June 12 – July 8, 2024 o International Fire Code (IFC): May 28 – June 27, 2024 o Wildland Urban Interface Code (WUIC): May 20 – June 28, 2024 *Updates to the International Building Code (IBC) were posted for a second round of public input following the addition of additional language. Stakeholder Webinar with Q&A Monday, May 20, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. In-Person Stakeholder Engagement Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX, 78752 Event Center 1405 • • • pg. 1 Stakeholders & Advertising Tactics First Round: IBC, ISPSC The week of March 25, 2024 an email invitation to participate in the first round of technical code changes engagements (focusing on the IBC and ISPSC) was sent to 3,322 stakeholder email addresses (148 specified stakeholders, 2,750 active building permit holders, and 528 pool permit holders; note: discrepancy due to duplicate removal). The email included promotion …
PROPOSED IRC 2024 CODE V1, DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES Section R101.1 Section R101.2 Section R104.10.1 Section R105.2 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R106.1.4 Table R301.2 Section R105.3.2 Section R322.1 Section R322.1.4 Section R322.1.4.1 Section R322.1.4.2 Section R322.1.5 Section R322.2 Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R306 Section R322.2.2 Section R322.2.3 Section R322.2.5 Section R322.2.6 Part IV BAAE107 & subsections Section R320 & subsections § 25-12-241 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. (A) The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 20214 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("20214 2024 International Residential Code") and Appendices AC, BA, BB, AE, BFAH, AJ, AQ, BIAR, BJAS, BKAU, BM, and BOAW are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and the amendments in Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). (B) The following provisions of the 2024 International Residential Code are deleted (C) Except for P2904, Part VII (Plumbing) of the 2024 International Residential Code is deleted (D) The following definition is deleted from R202 (Definitions) of the 2024 International Residential Code: HEIGHT, BUILDING (E) The city clerk shall file a copy of the 2024 International Residential Code with the official ordinances of the City. Source: Ord. No. 20170406-048 , Pt. 1, 7-5-17; Ord. No. 20210603-054 , Pt. 1, 9-1-21. § 25-12-243 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. Each provision in this section is a substitute for the identically numbered provision deleted in Section 25-12- 241 (B), (C), and (D) (International Residential Code) or is an addition to the 20241 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. Page 1 of 9 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms. A care facility with six or fewer persons receiving …
City of Austin Founded by Congress, Republic of Texas, 1839 Planning and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767 September 18, 2024 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Alan Schumann, Chair, Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Meeting date: August 28, 2024 Subject: Recommendation 20240828-2 for Council Action: 2024 IRC Dear Mayor and Council Members, At the August 28, 2024 regular meeting, the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals held a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2024 International Residential Code. Board members present were Alan Schumann, Chair, Aubrey Brasfield, Vice Chair, and board members Ben Abzug, Ron Buys, Oren Mitzner, Gary Wilks and Jim Rumbo. Absent from the meeting was Allison Satt. The Development Services Department began the presentation and there were few questions. The Board had been briefed on the 2024 International Residential Code and proposed amendments at our past meetings by Ben Flick and Todd Wilcox, Development Service Department. As there were no public speakers, Chair Schumann closed the public hearing. After review with Board Members and Staff, the Board agreed with staff amendments. Oren Mitzner made a motion to recommend the City Council adopt the 2024 International Residential Code with local amendments as written by staff, and two Board amendments. First, add and codify current interpretations for triplexes into the IRC. Second, clarify the 30-inch opening for bathroom visitability to be a 30-inch by 30-inch floorspace minimum. The motion was seconded by Jim Rumbo. The Board members voted and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Sincerely, Alan Schumann Chair, Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Xc: Building and Fire Code Board of Appeal board members Denise Lucas, Director, Development Services Department Beth Culver, Building Official, Development Service Department Rick Holloway, Assistant Director, Development Service Department. Kelly Stilwell, Chief Building Inspector, Development Service Department Todd Wilcox, Commercial Building Division Manager, Development Service Department Eric Zimmerman, Residential Building Division Manager, Development Service Department
City of Austin Founded by Congress, Republic of Texas, 1839 Planning and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767 September 18, 2024 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members From: Alan Schumann, Chair, Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Meeting date: August 28, 2024 Subject: Recommendation 20240828-4 for Council Action: 2024 IEBC Dear Mayor and Council Members, At the August 28, 2024 regular meeting, the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals held a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2024 International Existing Building Code. Board members present were Alan Schumann, Chair, Aubrey Brasfield, Vice Chair, and board members Ben Abzug, Ron Buys, Oren Mitzner, Gary Wilks and Jim Rumbo. Absent from the meeting was Allison Satt. The Development Services Department began the presentation and there were few questions. The Board had been briefed on the 2024 International Existing Building Code and proposed amendments at our past meetings by Ben Flick and Todd Wilcox, Development Service Department. As there were no public speakers, Chair Schumann closed the public hearing. After review with Board Members and Staff, the Board was satisfied with the amendments. Aubrey Brasfield, Vice Chair made a motion to recommend the City Council adopt the 2024 International Existing Building Code with local amendments as written by staff. The motion was seconded by Alan Schumann, Chair. The Board members voted and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Sincerely, Alan Schumann Chair, Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Xc: Building and Fire Code Board of Appeal board members Denise Lucas, Director, Development Services Department Beth Culver, Building Official, Development Service Department Rick Holloway, Assistant Director, Development Service Department. Kelly Stilwell, Chief Building Inspector, Development Service Department Todd Wilcox, Commercial Building Division Manager, Development Service Department Eric Zimmerman, Residential Building Division Manager, Development Service Department
