Building Code Board of Appeals Minutes 2018 01 18 Final Minutes

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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 18, 2018 Page 2 of 3 2018 Board Members: Reappointments/Vacancy Staff updates the board that Steve Knapp and Matt Berry have been reappointed for another term. The board does have one vacant position and the City is currently taking applications to fill it. Designate agenda posting locations for meetings Staff informs the board that the agenda posting is located at City Hall, the Library Reference Desk, Recreation Center, and the Police Department Building. Knapp moved and Novik seconded a motion to approve these agenda posting locations. Voice vote. Motion passed 3-0. Board member Berry was not yet present for this motion. 2018 open government & ethics pamphlet Staff discusses with the board members the 2018 open government and ethics pamphlet and the requirement the City has to provide the pamphlet at the first 2018 board meeting. Staff also encourages the board to review the pamphlet and ask any questions they may have at the next meeting. Discussion Items: Adoption of the 2018 IBC, IFC, IRC, IMC, IPMC, IPC, IEBC, IFGC, ISPSC, 1997 Abatement of Dangerous Building Code, 1997 Uniform Housing Code, with local amendments time line of adoption on or before July 1, 2018 Staff tells the board that the City will be moving forward with the 2018 IBC, IFC, IRC, IMC, IPMC, IPC, IEBC, IFGC, and ISPSC. We will be emphasizing extensive public outreach during the building code transition period. Staff discusses adopting the 2018 International Existing Building Code. This adoption benefits existing buildings that may not be up to current code requirements because it was built under an older code adoption. This adoption will give more leniency to existing buildings. Staff discusses possible amendments for the 2018 adoption. One example of an amendment is not needing a permit for like for like windows. The Department's goal is to adopt the 2018 building codes no later than July 1, 2018. Staff discusses the benefit of adopting the 1997 Abatement of Dangerous Building Code. As of right now, the City does not have a code related process or guide when dealing with a commercial building or housing structure that is deemed "dangerous." This code would provide guidelines and procedures when handling such buildings or structures. 2018 Code adoption study groups These study groups will be conducted for outreach to the community. We hope that from these study groups, we gain information on what is necessary to change or amend in the 2018 code, and that concerns will be expressed to the department. Annual contractors meeting