REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday August 26, 2025 @ 9:30 AM- WEB/EX/IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton- Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Siegel), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris (Duchen), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox- V. Chair (Madison) Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), David Nichols (Qadri) 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. AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from May 27, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Follow up on discussion on International Mechanical Code in relation to the interpretation of International Building and Uniform Mechanical code with inspections and Plan Review- Bill Harris 3. Follow up discussion on Industrial Waste- mini manholes- Stephen Cox 4. Updates from Inspection staff and plan review staff on any new issues regarding implementation of 2024 Technical Code implementation. 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. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday May 27, 2025 @ 9:30 AM- WEB/EX/IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Siegel), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris (Duchen), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), David Nichols (Qadri) 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. AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from April 15, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of the International Mechanical Code in relation to the interpretation of the International Building Code and Uniform Code 3. Discussion with Industrial Waste on mini-manholes. STAFF BRIEFING- 4. Staff briefing regarding the transition of Todd Wilcox Building Official to Interim Building Official Steve Leitch 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. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES BOARD MEETING May 27, 2025 The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Regular Called Meeting on May 27, 2025 The meeting took place at the Permitting Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Chairman Thornton, called the Meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Robert Thornton, Stephen Cox, Joe Bowie, Joe Cooper Board Members attending Virtual: Bill Harris, Kyle Smith, Ramon Perez, Dave Nichols Absent members: Blaine Butler and Bobbi Jo Foster Staff Members in Attendance: Charlie Ablanedo- Virtual (DSD), Chad Watson (DSD), Tamira Konkin-Garcia (IW) GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- John Mata (IAPMO) and Christina Kaeini (IAPMO). Either had any comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1.The minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting was approved as written. Board member Bowie made a motion to approve the minutes, Board member Cooper second the motion. Motion passed 8-0. Board members Butler and Foster were absent. DISCUSSION ITMES 2. Discussion on the IMC in relation to the interpretation of the IBC and UMC- Board member Harris brought up a concern on a specific item of wind constraints which has requirements in the IMC, however the UMC has nothing specific to wind constraints, but IBC does make a reference to it. His concerns are, what are city inspectors inspecting to as it is not right to have them versed in two codes for those who are designing a product and would like clarity as to what are code are we inspecting to. Harris will provide some suggestions and coordinate with city staff before coming back to the board and offering those suggestions. 3. Discussion with Industrial Waste- Mini Manholes. Industrial Waste supervisor Tamira Konkin Garcia addressed the board on questions by board member Cox on mini- manholes. Commissioner Cox is witnessing several mini-manholes in landscaping areas and is inquiring if these mini-manholes are being installed due the size of a building. The concerns that these mini manholes are extensively deep when on properties and must be poured in place, coded and shored which all leads to costs to end user and smaller businesses. Commissioner Cox would like to see the industrial waste requirements so that it can pre- reviewed and discussed at the next board meeting with industrial waste personnel. 4. Staff Briefing, the transition of Todd Wilcox-Building Official to Interim Building Official- Board was briefed that effective June 18, Todd Wilcox will hand over the …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday April 15, 2025 @ 9:30 AM- WEB/EX/IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Siegel), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris (Duchen), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), David Nichols (Qadri) 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. AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from July 23, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Resolution 20241212-133, the consolidation of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board to Building Life safety commission. 3. Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical technical code update on Items 42 and 44 on April 10 Council agenda DISCUSSION and ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve 2025 annual meeting schedule for Mechanical and Plumbing Board. 5. Conduct officer elections for the chair and vice chair of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board 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. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
2025 Approved Meeting Schedule for Mechanical & Plumbing Board The board shall meet monthly at 9:30 am or when the board is legally required to meet to comply with a legal deadline. MEETING DATES CANCELLED DATES Notes (The 4th Tuesday) January 28, 2025 February 25, 2025 March 25, 2025 April 22, 2025 May 27, 2025 June 24, 2025 July 22, 2025 August 26, 2025 September 23, 2025 October 28, 2025 November 18, 2025 December 16, 2025 Election of Officers Annual Report Due 1 week before Thksgng 1 week before Christmas Remember to note change in regular meeting date if it conflicts with a holiday.
Mechanical and Plumbing Board Approved MINUTES BOARD MEETING April 15, 2025 The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Special Called Meeting on April 15 2025 The meeting took place at the Permitting Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Chairman Thornton, called the Meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Robert Thornton, Stephen Cox, Joe Bowie and Dave Nichols Board Members attending Virtual: Bill Harris, Joseph Cooper, Ramon Perez and Bobbi Jo Foster Absent members: Blaine Butler and Kyle Smith Staff Members in Attendance: Charlie Ablanedo (DSD) and Chad Watson (DSD) GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- John Mata (IAPMO) and Christina Kaeini (IAPMO). Mr Mata wanted to say thanks to the board for their participation and recommending the 2024 UMC and UPC codes APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1.The minutes from the July 23 2024 meeting was approved as written. Board member Bowie made a motion to approve the minutes, Board member Cox second the motion. Motion passed 7-0. Board members Butler and Smith were absent. Board member Foster could not access her camera for a vote. DISCUSSION ITMES 2. Consolidation of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board to the Life Safety Commission- Staff updated the board that back in December, a resolution was established by council member Alter to combine several technical boards and commissions to the Life safety commission. This included the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, Building and Fire and Electrical Boards. After much feedback from commissioners and staff, council member Alter updated the list of boards and left aside the three technical boards of Development Services, which included the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, Building and Fire and Electrical Boards. Now these boards will continue to operate as one board without migrating to one board under the Life safety commission. 3. Update on the Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Code. Staff informed the board, that the UMC and UPC were successfully adopted by City council on April 10 council meeting. Implementation for the 2024 UMC and UPC codes will go in effect on July10, 2025 4. Approve a recommendation to the 2025 Mechanical and Plumbing Board schedule- Board member Bowie made a motion to recommendation the 2025 Mechanical and Plumbing board schedule. Board member Cooper seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0 to recommend the 2025 Mechanical and Plumbing board schedule. Board member Foster could not access her camera for a vote. 5. Discussion and Action- Elections of Chair and Vice …
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Siegel), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Duchen), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday March 25, 2025 @ 9:30 AM- WEB/EX/IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), David Nichols (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 Regular Called Meeting from July 23, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Resolution 20241212-133, the consolidation of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board to Building Life safety commission. 3. Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical code adoption timeline DISCUSSION and ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve 2025 annual meeting schedule for Mechanical and Plumbing Board. 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. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Alter), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday July 23 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), VACANT(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 Regular Called Meeting from June 25, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Energy- Presentation of International Energy Conservation Code- IECC 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. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
Highlights of Published Energy Code Changes Mapping the 2021 IECC to the 2024 IECC, Commercial Requirements Only Summary This guide, relevant to the City of Austin (COA), covers what are considered, at this time, to be the major changes to the published commercial energy code (IECC). Used with the Summary of Local Amendments, it is a roadmap for the development community to better understand what to expect when the new energy codes become effective. Many more changes than are represented here have been made. Some of those not listed have been requirements in Austin for some time and are now part of the national code. Others are considered relatively insignificant or are not applicable to Austin’s climate zone. Each change, whether summarized below or not, will have differing impacts on each project so it is encouraged that practitioners become familiar with the published code. Significant Changes in the 2024 IECC The ICC Board changed the development framework of the 2024 IECC and versions going forward from a governmental consensus process to a standards development process that changed the timeline and removed governmental consensus voting from the process. The code was developed through committees and subcommittees consisting of different stakeholder categories including the public, government, manufacturers, and utilities, among others. The version of the 2024 IECC voted upon by the consensus committee was appealed by various stakeholders and went through a process that ended with final decisions by the ICC board to move certain parts of the code to optional appendices that could be adopted by local jurisdictions. The 2024 IECC includes many new components that provide pathways for local jurisdictions to meet climate goals. The Department of Energy’s analysis of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 (a compliance pathway allowed in the IECC) estimates that the average savings within our climate zone from the new code will be 8.4% by energy cost and 8.8% by carbon emissions. When savings from renewable energy systems are included, the average savings within our climate zone are 14% by energy cost and 13.8% by carbon emissions. Highlights of major changes: • Mandatory renewable energy systems • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure appendix (proposed for local adoption) • Electric-ready commercial building provisions appendix (proposed for local adoption) • Demand responsive controls appendix (proposed for local adoption) • Electrical energy storage system appendix (proposed for local adoption) Section 402: Building Thermal Envelope Requirements Additional Configuration Options for Insulation Requirements …
COA Commercial Energy Code – CURRENT AMENDMENTS June, 2024 The following is a brief summary of current amendments to the commercial energy code, recommendation for moving forward, and rationale for that recommendation. Amendments applicable to 90.1 would be adjusted to align. C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Refers to local codes rather than model codes. C402.2.8 Insulation encapsulation requirement. Provides for more thorough insulation installation. Retain as worded Retain as worded C402.4 Roof solar reflectance and thermal emittance. Local amendment addresses repairs and high sloped, commercial roofs. Slight modifications to match model code language and renumbered to accommodate model code. Modify slightly C402.5.3 Maximum U-factor and SHGC. Local amendment considers COA design and compatibility standards. Renumbered to accommodate model code. Modify slightly C402.8 Commercial Solar Ready (Mandatory). Provides for space and infrastructure to install solar PV systems in the future. Renumbered to accommodate model code. Modify slightly C403.7.10 Ventilation filtration and filtration of return air. Provides for better air filtration as well as plenum sealing. Renumbered to accommodate model code. Modify slightly C403.15 Demand response. Now included in locally adopted appendix to model code. C404.10 Electric water heater timers. Now included in locally adopted appendix to model code. C405.2 Lighting controls Now included in locally adopted appendix to model code. Table 405.13.2 Local amendment adds EV charging loads to list of required monitored loads. C405.15.1 On-site renewable energy systems. Local amendment adds exceptions to projects not required to install renewable energy systems. Appendix CG – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Local adoption of model code appendix. Delete Delete Delete New New New Table CG101.2.1 Local amendment modifies the EV space percentages per occupancy type listed in the table to support local market conditions. New CG101.2.1 Quantity. Local amendment modifies the EV space percentages to accommodate long term parking garages. The percentage was adjusted to accommodate the mismatch in duration of parking in long term parking with the need and duration of EV charging in these facilities. New CG101.2.5 System and circuit capacity. Local amendment adds separate requirements for long term parking garages. CG101.2.5.4 Long term parking garages system and circuit capacity. Local amendment allows Lvl 1 charging infrastructure for long term parking garages. Appendix CH – Electric-Ready Commercial Building Provisions Local adoption of model code appendix. Appendix CI – Demand Responsive Controls Local adoption of model code appendix. CI101.1 Demand responsive controls. Local amendment adds an exception for special occupancies and …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. C402.3 C201.3 C402.4 C402.5.3 CG101.2.2 (C) 5.5.3.1.1 2.2 5.5.4.1 4.2.1.1 5.5.3.1.4 5.5.4.1 6.5.10 § 25-12-261 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code"), and Appendices CG, CH, CI, and CJ is are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions and amendments in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). (B) The following commercial provisions of the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: C402.4.3 Table C405.13.2 C405.15.1 CG101.2.1 CG101.2.5 C405.2 CI101.1 CI102.1 Table CG101.2.1 For purposes of commercial energy efficiency compliance with ASHRAE standards, as allowed under the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, the following provisions of the 2019 2022 edition of ASHRAE standard 90.1 (ASHRAE 90.1-2019 2022), published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: 6.5.10 6.7.3.2 9.4.1 7.7.3.2 7.9.1 8.4.3.1 8.7.3.1 G2.4.2 9.4.1 10.5.1.1 10.7.3.1 G2.4.2 (D) The following residential provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: R202 definition of "Residential Building" R402.1.2 R402.1.3 Table R402.1.2 Table R402.1.3 R402.4.1.2 R402.4.4 R402.5 R403.3.5 R403.3.6 R403.9 R405.2 Table R405.4.2(1) R406.2 R406.3.2 Table 406.5 § 25-12-262 CITATIONS TO THE ENERGY CODE. In the City Code, "Energy Code" means the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code adopted by Section 25-12-261 (International Energy Conservation Code) and as amended by Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). In this article, "this code" means the Energy Code. Page 1 of 24 § 25-12-263 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The following provisions are local amendments to the commercial provisions of the 2021 International Conservation Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision deleted by Section 25-12-261(B) or an addition to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Terms not defined in this code that are defined in the Building Code, Electrical Code, …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. § 25-12-261 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code") and Appendices RE, RF, RJ, and RK, is are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions and amendments in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). (B) The following commercial provisions of the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: Commented [A1]: Updated code reference from 2021 to 2024. Commented [A2]: Local amendments recommend inclusion of Appendix RE, RF, and RK. RF is referenced by section R405.4.2 and includes U-factors for alternative wall assemblies that may be easier to use by users. C402.3 C402.4.3 C405.2 (D) The following residential provisions of the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: R402.5 R405.2 Commented [A3]: Updated numbering in table due to model code changes. Deleted amendments no longer needed. R202 definition of "Residential Building" R402.1.2 Table R402.1.2 R402.1.3 Table R402.1.3 R402.3 R402.4.4 R402.4.1.2 R402.5.1.2 R402.5.1.2.1 R402.5.1.3 R402.6 R403.3.5 R403.3.7 R403.3.6 R403.3.8 Table R403.3.8 R403.3.9 R403.6.3 R403.9 § 25-12-262 CITATIONS TO THE ENERGY CODE. Table R405.2 Table R405.4.2(1) Table R406.2 Table R406.5 R503.1.1.1 RJ101.1 RK101.1 In the City Code, "Energy Code" means the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code adopted by Section 25-12-261 (International Energy Conservation Code) and as amended by Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). In this article, "this code" means the Energy Code. Commented [A4]: Updated code reference from 2021 to 2024. Page 1 of 25 § 25-12-263 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (C) The following provisions are local amendments to the residential provisions to the 2021 2024 International Energy Conservation Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision deleted by Section 25-12-261(D) or an addition to the Energy Code. Commented [A5]: Updated code reference from 2021 to 2024. Commented [A6]: Updated to align number of stories with R202 General Definitions. Residential Buildings. R101.2 Scope. This code applies to the design and construction of detached …
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph Bowie (Vela); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Alter, R); VACANT (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis) Bill Harris(Alter), Robert Butler(Watson), Stephen Cox (Madison) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday June 25 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Joseph Cooper(Fuentes), Ramon Perez(Velasquez), VACANT(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 Regular Called Meeting from March 27, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water- Laundry to Landscape. Local amendments to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code DISCUSSION and ACTION 3. Approve a recommendation for the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) 4. Approve a recommendation for the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) 5. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS for July 23rd 2024 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. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
Laundry to Landscape: Local Amendments to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Manager May 28, 2024 Timeline for UPC-related Landscape Transformation Activities 2 Laundry to Landscape Installation Require laundry to landscape-ready plumbing • Mandatory for all new homes with laundry connections adjacent to an exterior wall • DSD plumbing inspection • Edwards Aquifer exclusions External system – voluntary for homeowner, permit required, education and incentive available Impact on affordable housing – neutral Plumbing Specifications for Laundry to Landscape Requirement New image displays roofing vent rather than an auto-vent No significant updates beyond venting Figure F 301.1(7) of the 2026 WEStand Homeowner education Information placard Update the 2015 Residential Gray Water Design Manual • Update permitting process, subsurface installation, and ordinances Propose expanded incentives • 100% of materials, up to $300 • Up to $300 for installation costs by a licensed irrigator 5 Questions?
