Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2016 03 17

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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes March 19, 2015 Page 4of4 weren't major significate changes between the 2012 and 2015 codes and to wait and see how other jurisdictions were going to handle the 2015 code adoption. Conversation was had regarding the code for drywall for storage areas in basements. Ramsey motioned to table the 2015 ICC code and review the significate changes to the 2018 ICC codes as soon as they are made available. Van Pelt seconded the motion. Motion passed by all members present. 2014 National Electric Code (NEC) Adoption Staff will be looking at adopting the 2014 NEC. The state is currently under the 2014 NEC and staff feels the city should be on the same code. The electrical inspector is currently reviewing the code and will be looking at any amendments which will be necessary. They are also reviewing the currently adopted amendments in the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) to see if they are still needed. These will be brought forth at the March meeting. Permit Totals Berry asked about the spike in revenue in July was. Staff replied it was the issuance of the Centre Court Apartments. Every year the department does and estimate of valuation increase for 2016, this estimate should be met or exceed with the large projects coming in. Permits already in for review will cover about half the estimate alone. Kestrel (Boulder County Housing Authority) currently has 15 multi - family buildings in for review. Permits and inspections will most likely increase from last year. When available, the department has had help from Colorado Code Consulting to help inspect due to the increase in inspections. The department signed a contract with a new elevator company, PEI, which will decrease the cost of permit reviews and inspections, both for new permits and the annual elevator inspections. UPDATE None heard. STAFF COMMENTS None heard. BOARD COMMENTS Berry asked for a discussion at the next meeting regarding the wind speeds and possible changes, if needed. NEXT MEETING March 17, 2016 DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING • 2014 NEC Adoption Update • Wind Speed — Design Criteria Handout ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM.