2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Summary of Proposed Local Amendments CODE SECTION INTRODUCTION Addition: New Code Section 25-12-X International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Addition: The 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code published by the International Code Council is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section along with Appendixes with deletions in Subsection (B), (C) and amendments in Section 25-12-X (Local Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code). Addition: All references to the International Mechanical Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Mechanical Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Mechanical Code. Addition: All references to the International Plumbing Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Plumbing Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Plumbing Code. Deletion: Barrier requirements from City Code Section 25-12-242, R326 Modification: City Code Section 25-12, Article 1 (Building Code): 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be enclosed as per the Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. SECTION 101: GENERAL Modification: [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Austin, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” Addition: [A] 101.2.1 Public Facilities- Compliance with State Pool and Spa Regulations. [relocated from City Code Chapter 10-7-2] A public pool facility must be constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the state pool and spa regulations and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Modification: 101.2.1 101.2.2 Flotation Tanks. Flotation tank systems intended for sensory deprivation therapy shall not be considered to be included in the scope of this code. SECTION 103: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY CODE OFFICIAL Modification: [A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The department of building safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. [A] 103.1 Authority. The health authority is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the public swimming pool requirements of this code. The building official is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing residential swimming pool requirements of this code. The health authority and the building official shall be known as the code official. Modification: [A] 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing …
Special Meeting of the “Mechanical and Plumbing Board” April 29, 2020 Mechanical and Plumbing Board to be held April 29 @ 10:00 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance April 28, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 29, Mechanical and Plumbing Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 or email at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 28,2020 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 30 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. MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Wednesday April 29, 2020 @ 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERNCE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephen Cox (Renteria), Chair; Robert Thornton (Kitchen), Vice Chair, Joe Cooper (Madison), Joseph Hernandez (Garza), Joe Bowie (Casar), Basheer Mohamed (Flannigan), Stephen Seaborn (Adler), David Dixon (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Paige), Dave Nichols (Tovo), Bill Harris (Alter) Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from the Meeting on December 17, 2019 2. PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND ACTION- ISPSC ORDINANCE 3. FUTURE AGENDA 4. 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. …
BOARD MEETING April 29, 2020 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened on Wednesday in a Special Called Meeting on April 29, 2020. Meeting was using thru Webex teleconference. Vice Chairman Robert Thornton, called the Meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephen Cox, William Harris, Joseph Cooper, Bobbi Jo Foster, Joseph Bowie, Robert Thornton and David Nichols Absent members were Stephen Seaborn, David Dixon, Basheer Mohamed , and Joseph Hernandez Staff Members in Attendance: Rick Arzola(DSD), Charles Ablanedo(DSD), Chad Watson(DSD), Beth Culver(DSD), Todd Wilcox(DSD), Mark Churilla(APH) and Marcel Elizondo(APH). 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the December 17, 2019 meeting was approved as written. Board Member Cooper made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Board member Nichols seconded, and the motion passed 7-0. 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Ordinance- Commercial Building Division Manager of Building Inspections, Todd Wilcox presented Board members the changes with collaboration of Austin Public Health the ISPSC Code. Development Service Staff is seeking the board recommendation to accept DSD changes to the ordinance with a presentation to City Council in June. After the presentation concluded, Todd Wilcox asked the board if there are any questions. After no reply, Vice Chairman Thornton asked the board for recommendations. Chairman Stephen Cox made the motion and to move forward with council action for recommendation and board member Joseph Cooper, seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: No Agenda Items were presented for Discussion for May’s Board Meeting. 4. ADJOURN – Board member Bowie made a motion to adjourn, Board member Cooper second the motion. Motion pass 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am.
BOARD MEETING April 29, 2020 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened on Wednesday in a Special Called Meeting on April 29, 2020. Meeting was using thru Webex teleconference. Vice Chairman Robert Thornton, called the Meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephen Cox, William Harris, Joseph Cooper, Bobbi Jo Foster, Joseph Bowie, Robert Thornton and David Nichols Absent members were Stephen Seaborn, David Dixon, Basheer Mohamed , and Joseph Hernandez Staff Members in Attendance: Rick Arzola(DSD), Charles Ablanedo(DSD), Chad Watson(DSD), Beth Culver(DSD), Todd Wilcox(DSD), Mark Churilla(APH) and Marcel Elizondo(APH). 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the December 17, 2019 meeting was approved as written. Board Member Cooper made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Board member Nichols seconded, and the motion passed 7-0. 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Ordinance- Commercial Building Division Manager of Building Inspections, Todd Wilcox presented Board members the changes with collaboration of Austin Public Health the ISPSC Code. Development Service Staff is seeking the board recommendation to accept DSD changes to the ordinance with a presentation to City Council in June. After the presentation concluded, Todd Wilcox asked the board if there are any questions. After no reply, Vice Chairman Thornton asked the board for recommendations. Chairman Stephen Cox made the motion and to move forward with council action for recommendation and board member Joseph Cooper, seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: No Agenda Items were presented for Discussion for May’s Board Meeting. 4. ADJOURN – Board member Bowie made a motion to adjourn, Board member Cooper second the motion. Motion pass 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am.
