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June 27, 2023

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24 UPC Code Ammendment Mechanical and Plumbing Board meeting, June 27, 0930 Permitting Development Center APH Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance presentation Goal: Improving timing of flushing prior to occupancy Legionella prevention Legionella Overview • Legionella bacteria are found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. The bacteria can become a health concern when they grow and spread in human-made building water systems like • Showerheads and sink faucets • Cooling towers (structures that contain water and a fan as part of centralized air cooling systems for buildings or industrial processes) • Hot tubs • Decorative fountains and water features • Hot water tanks and heaters • Large, complex plumbing systems • About 1 in 3 cases (35%) are due to changes in water quality from reasons 3 external to the building itself Legionella in biofilm… ▪ Biofilm is often associated with Legionella in plumbing systems. Biofilm is a slimy coating that is formed as microbes attach to underwater surfaces (e.g., the inside of a pipe). Biofilm can form in valves, fittings, and on pipe walls, feeding Legionella. ▪ Legionella overgrowth can also be caused by plumbing system replacement and repairs, water temperatures between 68°-122°F, water pressure drops, boil water notices, water main breaks, water stagnation, and increased sediment 4 Legionella Symptoms (you have to breathe it in) • Symptoms can include: • Cough • Shortness of breath • Fever • Muscle aches • Headaches • Legionnaires’ disease can also be associated with other symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and confusion. Symptoms usually begin 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the bacteria, but it can take longer • Legionnaires’ disease is deadly for about 10% of people who get it. 5 Issue: Water stagnation leads to Legionella overgrowth • Recently a healthcare facility had brown water when connected early April. • “Prior to use” flush done >4 months ago • Water service lines installed last June 2022 • Common issue in new hospital construction especially when water does not get turned on in timely manner and no timed flushing protocols in place • Corrosion of pipes leads to biofilm growth • Many Legionella outbreaks in hospitals are related to new construction • What is current Austin standard? • Can we improve? Click to edit footer style 6 Uniform Plumbing Code- no timing for flushing https://www.iapmo.org/publications/read-uniform-codes-online/ 609.10 Disinfection of Potable Water System New or repaired potable water systems shall …

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Oct. 25, 2022

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REGULAR CALLED MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday October 25, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 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 Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) 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 28, 2022 DISCUSSION and ACTION 2. 2023 Mechanical and Plumbing Board Schedule DISCUSSION 3. Discussion- Reclaimed Water in Commercial Buildings-Katherine Jashinski 4. Discussion- Removal of water meters due to demolition- John Cruz 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

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Aug. 23, 2022

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REGULAR CALLED MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday August 23, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 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 Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) 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- DISCUSSION and ACTION 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from June 28, 2022 2. Discussion and possible action- Recommendation 2024 IMC and 2024 UPC 3. Discussion- Reclaimed Water in Commercial Buildings 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

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June 28, 2022

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MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday June 28, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 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. Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from April 26, 2022 2. DISCUSSION buildings a. Discussion- Requirements for water conservation and reuse for commercial b. Discussion- Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage c. Discussion- New code and the Amendments- Are we adopting the U-codes of 2021 or skipping to following code section. 3. 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.

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April 26, 2022

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MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday April 26, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from November 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION- Election of Officers 16, 2022. 3. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- SOP with DSD and AWU on current process of a Water Meter b. Discussion- Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage c. Discussion- Reclaim Water System at Permitting Dev. Center-TOUR 4. 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.

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April 26, 2022

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April 26, 2022

Approved Minutes original pdf

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BOARD MEETING April 26, 2022 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Regular Called Meeting on April 26, 2022. Meeting took place at the Permit Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Board Chairman Cox, called the Meeting to order at 9:45 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephen Cox, William Harris, Robert Thornton, Bianca Tafares, Alex Ramirez, and Bobbi Jo Foster. Absent members: Joe Cooper, Dave Nichols, Kyle Smith and Joseph Hernandez Staff Members in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Charles Ablanedo (DSD), Chad Watson (DSD) and John Cruz (DSD). 1. GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- No Citizen Communication signed to speak. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the November 16 meeting was approved as written. Vice Chair Thornton made a motion to approve the minutes, board member Harris second the motion. Board member Ramirez added for a correction on Board member in attendance from November’s meeting to add his name that was not listed. Motion pass 6- 0 DISCUSSION AND ACTION: Election of Offices- Board member Harris nominated Stephen Cox as Chair. V. Chair Thornton second the nomination, Motion pass 6-0 to re-elect Cox as Chairman. Chairman Cox made a motion to nominate Robert Thornton as Vice Chair, board member Harris second the nomination, motion pass 6-0 to re-elect Robert Thornton as Vice. Chair. 3 4 DISCUSSION: not such been completed as Driveway/Sidewalk A. SOP with DSD and AWU on Water Meters- John Cruz, Program Manager of Construction with Site and Sub Utilities provided information on a new Standard Operating Procedure with water meters. In conjunction with the tap office and Austin Water Utility, water meters are able to be distributed to an entire subdivision for each address once it meets the requirements and it is accepted from TCEQ and the wastewater department. Previously before these meters for smaller and individual projects were being held up by processes that had or Environmental/landscaping issues. This new SOP process would eliminate the “hostage” situation of those water meter from those inspection process that were causing the hold. Board member Ramirez asked if there was a contingency plan in place if there was a meter that was either misplaced, stolen or used an incorrect manner from the accepted subdivision, Mr Cruz opted to have the Austin Water tap office answer that question. B. Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage- Commercial Mechanical Supervisor Charlie Ablanedo will …

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March 22, 2022

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MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday March 22, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from November 16, 2022. 2. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- SOP with DSD and AWU on current process of a Water Meter b. Discussion- Interpretation of below grade full level parking garage c. Discussion- Reclaim Water System at Permitting Dev. Center-TOUR 3. 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.

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Nov. 23, 2021

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MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD REGULAR MEETING Tuesday November 16 @ 9:30 AM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr-Austin, Tx 78752 4th Floor- Conference Room 4001 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephen Cox (Renteria), Chair; Robert Thornton (Kitchen), Vice Chair, Joe Cooper (Madison), Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Christy Floyd (Casar), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Bianca Tafares (Adler), VACANT (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), Dave Nichols (Tovo), Bill Harris (Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from the Meeting on December 16, 2020 2. DISCUSSION and ACTION ITEM: 2022 Board Schedule 3 DISCUSSION- Plumbing Changes in the Building Criteria Manual 4 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. 5 ADJOURNMENT 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 before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at the Development Services Department at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, contact Rick Arzola at (512) 974-2417

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Nov. 23, 2021

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MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD REVISED AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday November 16 @ 9:30 AM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr-Austin, Tx 78752 4th Floor- Conference Room 4001 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephen Cox (Renteria), Chair; Robert Thornton (Kitchen), Vice Chair, Joe Cooper (Madison), Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), VACANT (Casar), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Bianca Tafares (Adler), VACANT (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), Dave Nichols (Tovo), Bill Harris (Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from the Meeting on March 26, 2021 2. DISCUSSION and ACTION ITEM: 2022 Board Schedule 3 DISCUSSION- Plumbing Changes in the Building Criteria Manual 4 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. 5 ADJOURNMENT 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 before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at the Development Services Department at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, contact Rick Arzola at (512) 974-2417

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Nov. 23, 2021

Approved 2022 Schedule original pdf

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2022 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 25, 2022 February 22, 2022 March 22, 2022 April 26, 2022 May 24, 2022 June 28, 2022 July 26, 2022 August 23, 2022 September 27, 2022 October 25, 2022 November 15, 2022 December 13, 2022 Election of Officers Annual Report Due Moved due to Thanksgiving Moved due xmas holidays Remember to note change in regular meeting date if it conflicts with a holiday.

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May 25, 2021

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Mechanical and Plumbing Board May 25, 2021 Mechanical and Plumbing Board to be held May 25, 2021 at 9:30 AM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 24, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Mechanical and Plumbing 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 Tablero mecánico y de plomería 25 de mayo de 2021 La Junta de Mecánica y Plomería se llevará a cabo el 25 de mayo de 2021 a las 9:30 a.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 (24 de mayo de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión de la Junta de Mecánica y Plomería, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 oa 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 …

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May 25, 2021

IECC Board Presentation original pdf

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Mechanical & Plumbing Board and Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals 2021 Energy Code Review Kurt Stogdill Manager, Green Building and Sustainability . 5/25/2021 & 5/26/2021 © 2020 Austin Energy Agenda Notable developments Significant 2021 IECC Changes • • • • • • Stakeholder Input Code Impacts Affordability Next Steps 2 2021 IECC- Notable Developments IECC- • Estimate 8-10% increase in energy efficiency over existing code • Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready and Electrification were struck during appeals Local- • No new local amendments, will carry over relevant 2015 amendments • Will carry forward Solar Ready • Removed requirement for natural gas water heating for residential construction • Look to progress EV Ready and Electrification through means other than IECC 3 Significant 2021 Residential IECC Changes 4 2021 IECC Changes • 57.7% Administrative • 17.1% Decreased Energy • 12.2% Minimal Energy Impact • 10.6% Not Applicable to ATX • 2.4% Increase Energy Consumption Published 2021 IECC can be accessed for free at: codes.iccsafe.org/content/IECC2021P1/iecc- residential-provisions 5 Insulation • Increased ceiling R-value from R-38 to R-49 • Moved footnote regarding attic roofline insulation options to prescriptive table • local amendment • Provided new option for wall outsulation • Continuous insulation for uninterrupted thermal barrier 6 Lighting Changes • Interior lighting – all permanently installed lighting fixtures to have high efficacy lighting sources • Exterior lighting for low-rise multifamily to comply with commercial energy code • Lighting controls to be installed – interior and exterior 7 Mechanical Systems Changes • Alternative compliance calculation for small dwellings, multifamily and • Blower Door single family • Duct leakage • New standards and better guidance for testing and inspecting ducts • Mechanical Ventilation • Mechanical ventilation testing • • Mech system piping insulation = MANDATORY Changes to efficacies (airflow/wattage of equipment) for exhaust fans 8 Other Paths of Compliance Performance Path Updates to baseline • • • • Added Dehumidstats Update to water heating • Credit for good design Update to mechanical ventilation • • • ERI Path Updated backstop (limits trade- offs to envelope requirements) to ERI (Energy Rating Index) path Renewables – added 5% cap for compliance Lowered ERI targets for compliance- lower is “better” • ATX to stay at 59 9 Additional Efficiency Option Packages Prescriptive OPTION 1: Enhanced envelope performance option • 5% better envelope performance Performance Pick one option from prescriptive list • ERI • Achieve 5% better on Energy Rating …

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March 26, 2021

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Mechanical and Plumbing Board March 26, 2021 Mechanical and Plumbing Board to be held March 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 25, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Mechanical and Plumbing 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 Tablero mecánico y de plomería 26 de marzo de 2021 La Junta de Mecánica y Plomería se llevará a cabo el 26 de marzo de 2021 a las 9:00 a.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 (25 de febrero de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión de la Junta de Mecánica y Plomería, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 oa 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 …

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March 26, 2021

UMC Board Presentation original pdf

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2021 Uniform Mechanical Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code Reducing 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. About 24 sections were amended with 16 of the major changes detailed in the following slides. 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 Amendment 1 104.1.1 Special Inspections Program for Timed Inspections Commercial Mechanical Change-Out Program. For buildings not covered under the Residential Code, the building official may establish, by rule, an inspection program for commercial mechanical components identified in this section for buildings not covered under the Residential Code or a Special Inspections Program change-out program authorized in other technical or building codes. The buildings must be located within the zoning jurisdiction of the City, outside of the zoning jurisdiction under agreement with a municipal utility district, or where the City provides electrical service. The program applies to replacing roof top equipment; refrigeration equipment; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Note: Renamed to remove confusion with the special inspection process in the IBC, and made a clarification about buildings not covered under the IRC. Amendment 2 CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS 202.1.1 Supplemental Definitions. The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this code and amend or supplement the definitions in Chapter 2 Section 202 (General Definitions) of in the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code, as published: Alternate Water Source. Non-potable source of water that includes but is not limited to recycled manufacturing process water, air conditioner condensate, rainwater, storm water, gray water, black water, cooling tower blow down, and foundation drain water. Bleed-off (Blowdown). Means The circulating water in a cooling tower which is discharged to help keep the dissolved solids in the water below a maximum allowable concentration limit. Blow-Down Meter. Means A meter that tracks the amount of water discharged from a cooling tower system. Concentration. Means Re-circulated water in a cooling tower that has elevated levels of total dissolved solids as compared to the original make up water. Conductivity Controller. Means A device used to measure the conductivity of total dissolved solids in the water of a cooling system to and control the discharge of water in order to maintain efficiency. Cooling Tower. Means …

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March 26, 2021

UPC Board Presentation original pdf

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2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Reducing 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 Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to align definitions and terms with the published code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted to allow homeowners to do work on alternative water systems. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to avoid confusion with the IBC Special Inspection Program, to limit where timed inspections occur and to be specific to occupied structures. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to provide additional allowances for the Building Official and clarification regarding tubs and showers. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to maintain consistency with other codes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code 108.0 The Building Criteria Manual. Additional information on procedures and rules related to administering the Residential Code is available in the Building Criteria Manual. Note: Creating a pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted to be consistent with published code definitions and terms. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Replacing the word ‘auxiliary’ with ‘alternative’ throughout the amendments to match published code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Adding the 100 gallon rule to the amendment for water protection purpose. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to simplify language. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted outdated flood requirements, already exist in IBC. Flood administrators review for these requirements as does the building designer. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted outdated flood requirements, already exist in IBC. Flood administrators review for these requirements as does the building designer. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to meet intent of the code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted due to additional requirements that …

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March 26, 2021

UMC Comment letters original pdf

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2021 Technical Code Engagement Comment Summary March 1, 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE (UMC) Question/ Comment: The City of Austin received a letter in favor of adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code from Stan’s Heating, Air & Plumbing. A copy of that letter has been attached for reference. Question/ Comment: The City of Austin received letters in favor of adopting the International code over the Uniform code from the organizations listed below. These letters have been attached for reference. • • American Planning Association Texas Chapter (APATX) Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) Building Owners and Managers Association Austin (BOMA) • Home Depot • International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) International Code Council International Code Council Bluebonnet Chapter • • • • Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and Texas Pool and Spa Coalition (TPSC) Smart Vent Products, Inc. & Floodproofing.com South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) Target Texas Fire Protection Associations (TFPA) • • • • 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code Comment Summary Page 1 of 6 March 2021 Chapter Officers Chance Sparks, AICP, CNU-A President 512.312.0084 Chance.Sparks@freese.com Heather Nicks, AICP President-Elect 903-245-4459 hnick@tylertexas.com Gary Mitchell, AICP Treasurer (281) 721-4105 gary@kendigkeast.com> Christina Sebastian, AICP Secretary 972.941.5760 christinas@plano.gov Doug McDonald, AICP Past-President 214.801.7792 president@apatexas.org Lee Battle, AICP TML Affiliate 214-509-4163 lbattle@cityofallen.org Executive Administrator Mike McAnelly, FAICP 9629 Fallbrook Drive Dallas, Texas 75243 214.850.9046 administrator@apatexas.org APA Texas Chapter texas.planning.org February 19, 2021 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767-1088 Attn: Honorable Mayor and City Council of Austin; City of Austin Plumbing and Mechanical Board; and City of Austin Development Services Department The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APATX) strongly encourages the City of Austin to consolidate its plumbing and mechanical codes under the International Code Council (ICC) series of codes, with appropriate local amendments consistent with regional practices. Texas has consolidated most other construction-related codes under the ICC series of codes, with the plumbing and mechanical codes remaining an anomaly. Local Government Code Section 214.212 requires cities to use the International Residential Code (IRC), which references the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC). Numerous amendments are required for the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) to correlate with the other building codes adopted and enforced in Texas, Austin, and the overall region. Austin’s regulatory approach to construction does not exist in a vacuum—it functions within a regional regulatory ecosystem and arguably …

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2021 Technical Code Engagement Comment Summary March 1, 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (UPC) Question/ Comment: American Planning Association Texas Chapter (APATX) Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) Building Owners and Managers Association Austin (BOMA) • Home Depot • International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) International Code Council International Code Council Bluebonnet Chapter • • • • The City of Austin received letters in favor of adopting the International code over the Uniform code from the organizations listed below. These letters have been attached for reference. • • Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and Texas Pool and Spa Coalition (TPSC) Smart Vent Products, Inc. & Floodproofing.com South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) Target Texas Fire Protection Associations (TFPA) • • • • 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Comment Summary Page 1 of 3 March 2021 Chapter Officers Chance Sparks, AICP, CNU-A President 512.312.0084 Chance.Sparks@freese.com Heather Nicks, AICP President-Elect 903-245-4459 hnick@tylertexas.com Gary Mitchell, AICP Treasurer (281) 721-4105 gary@kendigkeast.com> Christina Sebastian, AICP Secretary 972.941.5760 christinas@plano.gov Doug McDonald, AICP Past-President 214.801.7792 president@apatexas.org Lee Battle, AICP TML Affiliate 214-509-4163 lbattle@cityofallen.org Executive Administrator Mike McAnelly, FAICP 9629 Fallbrook Drive Dallas, Texas 75243 214.850.9046 administrator@apatexas.org APA Texas Chapter texas.planning.org February 19, 2021 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767-1088 Attn: Honorable Mayor and City Council of Austin; City of Austin Plumbing and Mechanical Board; and City of Austin Development Services Department The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APATX) strongly encourages the City of Austin to consolidate its plumbing and mechanical codes under the International Code Council (ICC) series of codes, with appropriate local amendments consistent with regional practices. Texas has consolidated most other construction-related codes under the ICC series of codes, with the plumbing and mechanical codes remaining an anomaly. Local Government Code Section 214.212 requires cities to use the International Residential Code (IRC), which references the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC). Numerous amendments are required for the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) to correlate with the other building codes adopted and enforced in Texas, Austin, and the overall region. Austin’s regulatory approach to construction does not exist in a vacuum—it functions within a regional regulatory ecosystem and arguably a statewide and national ecosystem, given Austin’s growing profile. Austin remains the only city in the region and one of only seven statewide to continue using the UPC and UMC. Within those seven …

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