Construction Board of Adjustment Minutes - 04/19/2011 Construction Board of Appeals and Adjustments
April 19, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dan Shine, Chairman
Clint Byrd *
Rodney Martin *
Gary Oatman *
Tim Short *
Trey Sralla *
Michael Veresh *
Clay Wages *
Kurt Wendeborn *
STAFF:
Kevin Hugman, Assistant City Manager *
Norm Standerfer, Director of Community Development *
David Collins, Fire Marshal *
Bobby Teague, Building and Code Administrator *
Diane Parker *
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chuck Dennis *
Jose Garcia *
Troy Secord *
Carrie Ann Taylor *
I. Call to Order
The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals was called to order at 2:07 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 .
II. Roll Call
All those in attendance signed the roster.
Ill. Elect Chairman
Dan Shine was unanimously voted to be Chairman by this Board.
IV. Regular Agenda
A. 2009 International Residential Code (IRC)
Mr. Teague expressed a difference of opinion regarding Section 314 concerning
fire/smoke detection in habitable attics. He stated if the attic is enclosed, the resident
might not be aware when or even if a fire starts. Mr. Teague commented that he would
prefer a smoke detection device be installed.
Mr. Collins stated if the attic is not air conditioned or heated, his choice would be a heat
detection device. These devices are used for storage areas as well as sleeping areas.
He indicated there should be some type of notification system if someone is sleeping
there. Mr. Collins also noted, if the space is not a conditioned space, sleeping should
not be allowed. Mr. Teague noted, if the attic or a portion thereof, is used for sleeping,
an additional egress is required.
A motion was made and seconded to maintain the requirement of a detection device in
habitable attics. The vote was unanimous in favor.
A motion and second were made to adopt the 2009 International Residential Code with
changes. The code was unanimously approved.
B. 2009 International Fire Code (IFC)
Mr. Teague explained the changes in Section 105. Permits; the words "may be" will
replace "is" for certain permit requirements to allow more latitude.
Mr. Teague continued by stating in Section 108. Board of Appeals will retain the current
requirements.
Mr. Teague stated the Exception in Section 303. Asphalt kettles will give the Code
Official the authority to allow kettles on a roof in certain situations.
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the 2009 International Fire Code with
changes. By unanimous vote, this motion passed.
C. 2009 Existing Building Code
The Board agreed with the changes for Section 1. Scope and Administration.
Mr. Teague noted the change for Section 1301.4 Investigation and evaluation includes
the addition of having a Registered Fire Protection Engineer investigate and evaluate
the building. The Fire Protection Engineer performs a review prior to the appeal
process being presented to this Board. This terminology was designed by the City
Legal Department.
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the 2009 Existing Building Code with
changes. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board.
D. 2009 International Plumbing Code, 2009 International Fuel Gas Code, and 2009
International Mechanical Code
There were no questions or objections to these three codes. The allotted time
remaining for this meeting became limited due to another scheduled meeting in the
same location, consequently the motions for these three Codes were incorporated into
the general approval for the Building Codes.
E. 2009 International Building Code
The review of Section 105.1.1 Bond and Insurance Requirements noted the General
Contractor's insurance amount was omitted; liability insurance should read $500,000.
Chairman Shine commented most cities require more liability insurance than that
amount. Mr. Sralla stated some homeowners will ask contractors to provide more
insurance. Chairman Shine stated he would rather have a larger amount for a bond
than the required $100,000. Mr. Teague commented that he is working on code
compliance bonds. Chairman Shine suggested having another meeting of this Board in
the future to discuss liability insurance and bond requirements.
Sub-committees were formed to review the changes in the codes. The
recommendation from the Residential Sub-committee and the Building Code Sub-
committee was the deletion of the Section 423. Storm Shelters. Mr. Teague agreed and
Mr. Oatman stated he was also in agreement.
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the 2009 International Building Code, 2009
International Plumbing Code, 2009 International Fuel Gas Code, and the 2009
International Mechanical Code with appropriate changes discussed at this meeting and
presented to the Board in written format. The motion was unanimously approved by the
Board.
V. Adjourn
This meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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