City Council Agenda Item Report January 5, 2016

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1 City Council Agenda Item Report January 5, 2016 Agenda Item Contact Stanley R. Fees, P.E., CFM City Engineer SUBJECT: Presentation on Possible Adoption of ICC Building Codes 2012 Edition Family of Codes and Possible Adoption of the ICC 2012 International Existing Building Code. 1. BACKGROUND/HISTORY Currently, the City is under the International Council of Codes (ICC), 2009 edition, for residential and commercial construction. Every three years, the ICC makes revisions to its family of codes; however, most cities wait until such amendments are accepted by the building community. The family of codes the city has currently adopted are the following: 2009 edition: International Building Code International Energy Efficiency Code International Fuel Gas Code International Mechanical Code International Plumbing Code International Fire Code as adopted by ordinance # International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code International Existing Building Code National Electric Code, 2008 edition 2. FINDINGS/CURRENT ACTIVITY Dondi Atwell with ATS Engineers and staff will provide a presentation highlighting the changes to the 2012 edition and the proposed International Existing Building Code 2012 ed. 3. FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A.

2 4. ACTION OPTIONS/RECOMMENDATION Staff is asking Council to give direction on the following: Adoption of the ICC 2012 edition Adoption of the International Existing Building Code 2012 edition

3 Adoption of International Code Council 2012 edition Family of Codes 2015 International Energy Conservation Code 2014 National Electrical Code eileen merritt, inc.'s ATS Engineers Inspectors & Surveyors FIRM REG. #2487

4 City of Buda 2009 International Building Code 2009 International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings 2009 International Mechanical Code 2009 International Plumbing Code 2009 International Fire Code adopted Ord # International Fuel Gas Code 2009 International Energy Conservation Code 2009 International Property Maintenance Code 2008 National Electrical Code 2009 International Existing Building Code

5 2012 International Building Code 2012 International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings 2012 International Mechanical Code 2012 International Plumbing Code 2012 International Fire Code 2012 International Fuel Gas Code 2015 International Energy Conservation Code 2012 International Property Maintenance Code 2014 National Electrical Code 2012 International Existing Building Code

6 It is proposed to adopt the 2012 International family of codes, 2015 IECC along with the 2014 National Electric Code. The majority of all plans submitted for review and permitting already comply with 2012 edition ESD#8 is under the International Fire Code 2009.

7 Codes adopted by surrounding jurisdiction's

8 Jurisdiction IBC IRC IEBC IFC IMC IPC IECC IFGC IPMC NEC City of Austin UMC 2012 UPC City of Bee Cave City of San Marcos City of Buda City of Cedar Park City of Lakeway City of Leander City of Pflugerville

9 Building Code Adopt Appendices C, D, G (excluding G104 and G105), H, I, J and K. Building Official designation. No permit required for an accessory structure < 251sf Homeowners can do work providing proof of homestead. A design professional - state licensed architect/engineer. The Board of Appeals is the Construction Board of Appeals. Plans submitted - Texas licensed P.E. and/or architect. No utility service without a Certificate of Occupancy.

10 Energy Conservation Code Section insert City of Buda The Board of Appeals is the Construction Board of Appeals. Heating and cooling systems shall have a minimum 14 SEER

11 Fuel Gas Code Adopt Appendices A, B, C and D. Building Official designation. The Board of Appeals is the Construction Board of Appeals. Plans submitted - Texas licensed P.E. and/or architect. No utility service without a Certificate of occupancy. A person applying for a permit has to be State of Texas licensed master plumber or the home owner provided the homeowner can show proof of homestead.

12 Mechanical Code Adopt Appendices A. Building Official designation. The Board of Appeals is the Construction Board of Appeals. A person applying for a permit has to be State of Texas licensed air conditioning and refrigeration contractor or the home owner provided the homeowner can show proof of homestead.

13 Plumbing Code Adopt City s permit & inspection fee schedule. Adopt Appendices A, B, C, D, E and F. Building Official designation. The Board of Appeals is Construction Board of Appeals. A person applying for a permit has to be State of Texas licensed master plumber or the home owner provided the homeowner can show proof of homestead. Fire sprinkler & irrigation systems - permit required. A backflow prevention assembly shall be installed on all irrigation systems.

14 Property Maintenance Code Section Insert 12 inches for weed/grass height Adopt City s permit & inspection fee schedule. Building Official designation. The Board of Appeals is Construction Board of Appeals. Cannot convert structure to residence w/o meeting International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings.

15 Residential Code Fire Sprinkler system not required-1 & 2 family dwellings Adopt Appendices A; B; C; D; E excluding AE302, AE303, AE304, AE402; G; H; I; J; K; M; N; O and Q. Building Official designation. No permit required for an accessory structure < 251sf Homeowners can do work providing proof of homestead. A design professional - state licensed architect/engineer. No utility service without a Certificate of Occupancy. Building Official - Issue Stop Work order if work is in unsafe/dangerous manner.

16 Electrical Code Person applying for a permit has to be State of Texas licensed master electrician or the home owner provided the homeowner can show proof of homestead. No Permanent power service without a Certificate of Occupancy. Existing Building Code Adopt Appendices A and B. Building Official designation. The Board of Appeals is the Construction Board of Appeals.

17 Fire Code Adopt Appendices B, C, D, E, F and G. Fire apparatus access road Gates shall have access locks Address numbers Fire flow Fire lanes Prohibit open burning in the city limits unless authorized by the Fire Marshal. Allow Recreational fires conducted in an outdoor fireplace, fire pit, metal container, BBQ Pit or other approved device designed for such purpose.

18 QUESTIONS?