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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 …
Agenda — original pdf
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 IBC Board Presentation — original pdf
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 IRC Board Presentation — original pdf
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 Fences Presentation — original pdf
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 …
Revised Agenda — original pdf
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 …
IPMC Board Presentation — original pdf
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 …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
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 …
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Building and Fire Board of Appeals November 9, 2020 Building and Fire Board to be held November 9, 2020 at 2:00 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 (November 8 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 9 de noviembre de 2020 Building and Fire Board se llevará a cabo el 9 de noviembre de 2020 a las 2:00 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 (8 de noviembre 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 …
Tentative Board Schedule 2021 — original pdf
2021 Tentative Meeting Schedule for Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals The board shall meet monthly at 1:30 pm or when the board is legally required to meet to comply with a legal deadline. MEETING DATES CANCELLED DATES Notes (The 4th Wednesday) January 27, 2021 February 24, 2021 March 24, 2021 April 28, 2021 May 26, 2021 June 23, 2021 July 28, 2021 August 25, 2021 September 22, 2021 October 27, 2021 *11/18/2021 **12/16/2021 Election of Officers Annual Report Due 2021 Schedule Due/Moved due to Holiday Moved due to Holiday Remember to note change in regular meeting date if it conflicts with a holiday.
DSD Presentation — original pdf
Flat-top Fence Purpose To discuss a code change that would impact fence design for the life and safety of children, pets, wildlife and contractors in our community. Reasons Fences Are Built • Privacy • Security • Marking of property • Safety • Decorative purposes The proposed language could affect security and design. Minimum Restrictions on Fence Design or Materials • § 25-2-899 - FENCES AS ACCESSORY USES An ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. • Height restrictions are the most controversial • The swimming pool code is the most restrictive making it unclimbable with a minimum height requirement, self-closing and self-latching gates • Commercial properties are exempt from a building permit when the fence height is 7 feet or less; Residential is exempt when it is 8 feet or less What Started the Discussion In March 2018, one month shy of his 3rd Birthday, Kade Damian died after his neck became stuck between two bars on a wrought iron fence. His feet could not reach the bottom bar and he died almost instantly. His father, a trained first responder, could not revive him; even though Kade was found only minutes after climbing the fence. PROPOSED LANGUAGE 123.1 Fence Design. A fence design with potential climbable features shall not be designed with entrapment and/or impalement features protruding from the top of the fence. A. A non-climbable fence is as determined by the swimming pool B. An entrapment is less than 6 inches of clear space. C. A fence replacement of 50 percent or more requires compliance code. with this section. D. Voluntary compliance on existing fences that are at the maximum height will be exempted from the maximum height requirement, if the addition or modification does not extend an additional 6 inches above the original height.
Safe Fencing Code for Kade Presentation — original pdf
Safe Fencing Code for Kade Kade Damian 4/21/15 to 3/22/18 C H AN G E S T ART S W IT H Y OU www.kadeskrusaders.org Heartbreak to Advocacy I couldn't save Kade, but I can work to protect others Julie Damian- Kade's Mother Fence Dangers E N T RAP M E N T Head & Neck trapped between exposed pickets Animals have been trapped between the pickets at hips, head, shoulders. IM P AL E M E N T & D E C AP IT AT ION Fall onto exposed pickets Loss of body parts W h y i s C h a n g e N e e d e d ? Fact: Kids like to climb F E N C E S P ROVID E T H E P E RF E C T OP P ORT UN IT Y AN D C H AL L E N G E F OR C H IL D RE N OF AL L AG E S Local Code Change Examples: City of Lakeway & Sun City in Georgetown, TX A simple wording change will save lives Cost Involved We have found that it does not cost the fence manufacturer any more to make an exposed picket fence panel vs. a flat topped one. There should be absolutely no increase cost to the consumer/Austin resident or builder. Since the code change sought only effects fences moving forward, there is no cost to the City or residents for this change. When a fence needs replaced it would then be brought up to code, if necessary, with a flat topped design. BE F ORE & AF T E R DIY Repair at a Daycare Citizen Video Tutorial about modifying a fence. DIY " Y o u d o n o t n e e d to h i re a fe n ce e xp ert u n l e s s y o u ju s t w a n t to . Y o u ca n cu t o ff th e s p i ke s wi th a s a wza l l a n d th e n p l u g th e h o l e s w i th p l u g s th a t a re a v a i l a b l e fro m Am a zo n …
Why Fence Code Change is needed. — original pdf
On March 22, 2018 my life changed forever. In a moment, my heart was shattered and the pieces sent scattering everywhere. A normal day after school turned tragic. From snack at the table inside to calling 911 was less than 5 minutes. We were all outside in different parts of the yard when Kade was able to leave our back yard. Kade was found unconscious hanging by his neck at the top of our neighbor’s 4-foot-tall wrought iron exposed picket fence. He had attempted to climb over to go to his friend’s house. Kade had never left the yard without us before. Because of this short fence’s design, he was able to get a simultaneous foothold on the bottom horizontal bar and handhold on the top horizontal bar in his attempt to climb the fence. Being able to use his feet and hands as leverage allowed my two-year-old to get his head completely over the pickets but he couldn’t get the rest of his body over. When he came back down, his neck became wedged between the pickets and over the top horizontal bar where he hung and died. My husband found him and started CPR immediately. He is a trained first responder. I called 911 and within minutes they arrived and took Kade to Seton Williamson. He was pronounced dead at 5:02 pm. Click to view a video we made about what happened. I am here today to ask for your support in making changes to the code concerning fencing in Austin, TX. This code change costs the people, business owners, and stake holders of Austin nothing. Yet, it is vital to the safety of wildlife, pets, and children. In early 2019, the City of Lakeway passed fence code change shortly after seeing a news story about what happened to Kade. A group called Citizen Advocates for Animals had been working on change due to the high volume of deer found entrapped, gutted, and impaled on the wrought iron fences in the City. Why people think that this type of fence can do those things to a deer and not a human is beyond me. The group was successful in getting the new fence code passed. The new code simply states that “all fences, including wood, wrought iron, and ornamental fencing, shall be continuously flat topped without spikes or sharp points.” This simple wording change could have saved Kade’s …
Revised Agenda on Item 3A — original pdf
Building and Fire Board of Appeals November 9, 2020 Building and Fire Board to be held November 9, 2020 at 2:00 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 (November 8 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 9 de noviembre de 2020 Building and Fire Board se llevará a cabo el 9 de noviembre de 2020 a las 2:00 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 (8 de noviembre 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 …
Back up information for Diving Envelope — original pdf
PHTA and ICC Joint Response to Diving Envelope Questions BACKGROUND RESPONSES The provisions found within the 2018 ISPSC chapter 8 and relevant sections below were derived from and are consistent with the 2003 and 2011 editions of the ANSI/APSP-5 Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools. 1. What is the trigger (minimum) height above water that requires a diving envelope? A1: A Type I-V diving envelope is required only when manufactured or fabricated diving equipment is present. Pools that do not meet any of the minimum diving water envelopes, found in table 804.1 and figure 804.1, are classified as Type 0 pools. If a pool is classified as Type 0, manufactured or fabricated diving equipment must not be installed on the pool. The code does not restrict deck elevation in any Type pool including Type 0. 808.1 Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment shall be in accordance with this section. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment and appurtenances shall not be installed on a Type O pool. 2. Can a raised bond beam be considered an elevated platform that requires a diving envelope? For clarity in answering this question, our understanding of a raised bond beam aligns with this example - https://www.infinitepools.com/2019/01/15/what-is-raised-bond-beam-rbb/ A2: The elevated portion of the deck, or “raised bond beam”, as shown in the given picture contained in the above link, is not designed or intended for diving and does not constitute manufactured or fabricated diving equipment. Therefore, it does not trigger the application of section 804 or table 804.1. One can attempt to dive from any deck surface, and it is the responsibility of the owner and users to exercise appropriate personal judgment and responsibility (including constant adult supervision of children) in and around swimming pools. 808.8 Stationary diving platforms and diving rocks. Stationary diving platforms and diving rocks built on-site shall be permitted to be flush with the wall and shall be located in the diving area of the pool. Point A shall be in front of the wall at the platform or diving rock centerline. 808.9 Location. The forward tip of manufactured or fabricated diving equipment shall be located directly above Point A as defined by Section 808.6. 808.12 Platform height above waterline. The height of a stationary diving platform or a diving rock above the design waterline shall not exceed the dimensions in Table 808.12. DIVING PLATFORM OR APPURTENANCE HEIGHT ABOVE …
Presentation DSD Diving Envelope — original pdf
Diving Envelope n 1 Purpose To review building official’s interpretation requiring diving envelope when elevated surfaces are within 4 feet of the water edge. 2 Building Official Interpretation is the opinion of the building official It that all manufactured or field fabricated elevations that create a potential diving apparatus, located within the water edge, and not designed or 4 feet of intended as diving equipment per section 808 of the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), will be required to have a diving envelope as per section 804 of the same code. 3 Reasons For Interpretation For the purpose of clarification, Builders interpret the code to require a diving envelope only when the platform or appurtenance is designed as a launch point. 4 Determination This determination was made based on language provided in the 2018 ISPSC commentary and another recognized industry standard ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011. 808.1 Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment shall be in accordance with this section. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment and appurtenances shall not be installed on a Type O pool. ❖ Manufactured diving equipment includes diving boards and jump boards. Fabricated diving equipment includes built-on-site platforms, diving rocks, cavern roofs, etc. Where a pool is not designed in accordance with the minimum diving water envelope dimensions of Table 804.1, the pool is a non-diving pool and diving equipment, manufactured or fabricated, must not be installed on the pool. 1.8 Definitions - ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 Standard for Residential In ground Swimming Pools. Manufactured or field fabricated diving equipment for in ground swimming pools diving board/stand combination or manufactured platform. The term “field fabricated” covers diving platforms that may be fabricated on site, including but not limited to: platforms incorporated into elevated planters or water features, split-level decks, boulders, or diving rocks that may be poured into or mounted on a pool deck, etc. 5 Platform Height Above Waterline 808.12 Platform height above waterline. The height of a stationary diving platform or a diving rock above the design waterline shall not exceed the dimensions in Table 808.12. Type O. A non-diving pool. 6 Minimum Diving Water Envelope 7 Minimum Requirements 8 Official ICC Stance SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL [A] 104.1 General. The code official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The code official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this …
Section 807 Swimming Pool Code — original pdf
SECTION 807 POOL FLOORS 807.1 Floor slopes. Floor slopes shall be in accordance with Sections 807.1.1 through 807.1.3. 807.1.1 Shallow end. The slope of the floor from the beginning of the shallow end to the deep area floor slope transition point, indicated in Figure 804.1 as Point E to Point D, shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 7 units horizontal. 807.1.2 Shallow to deep transition. The shallow to deep area floor slope transition point, indicated in Figure 804.1 as Point D, shall occur at a depth not less than 33 inches (838 mm) below the design waterline and at a point not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the beginning of the shallow end, indicated in Figure 804.1 as Point E, except as specified in Section 809.7. 807.1.3 Deep end. The slope of the floor in the deep end, indicated in Figure 804.1 as Point B to Point D, shall not exceed a slope of 1 unit vertical in 3 units horizontal (33- percent slope). 807.2 Shallow end water depths. The design water depth as measured at the shallowest point in the shallow area shall be not less than 33 inches (838 mm) and not greater than 4 feet (1219 mm). Shallow areas designed in accordance with Sections 809.6, 809.7 and 809.8 shall be exempt from the minimum depth requirement. TYPES I–V. Residential pools suitable for the installation of diving equipment by type. TYPE O. A non-diving residential pool. 808.8 Stationary diving platforms and diving rocks. Stationary diving platforms and diving rocks built on-site shall be permitted to be flush with the wall and shall be located in the diving area of the pool. Point A shall be in front of the wall at the platform or diving rock centerline. 808.1 Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment shall be in accordance with this section. Manufactured and fabricated diving equipment and appurtenances shall not be installed on a Type O pool.
Notification and Agenda — original pdf
Building and Fire Board of Appeals July 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Building and Fire Board of Appeals to be held July 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance July 21st by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board of Appeals Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2417 or 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 BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday July 22 at 1:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ben Abzug (Renteria); Alicia Jones (Casar); Alan Schuman (Adler); Bobby Johns (Madison); James Wilsford (Flannigan); Aubrey Brasfield (Garza); Ashley Juraska (Pool) Pieter Sybesma (Alter); Timothy Arndt (Tovo); Marco Fiorilo (Ellis) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES- approve minutes of the April 22, 2020 Reg. Meeting 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION- Administrative interpretation of fire for site plan review- Road design and access requirement 3. DISCUSSION: 2020 International Building Code Workgroup. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT: ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 before the meeting date. Please …