Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2013 11 21

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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes September 19, 2013 Page 7 of 8 Brauneis added Council will sometimes direct staff to bring multiple options so they will have a few more options to look at for a motion. One of these options is to amend out single family residences. Van Pelt stated this was the best way to say what they were looking at. Johnson stated it might be helpful to know what surrounding areas have adopted the code. There is a list which had been put together and given to the Board at the last meeting showing the surrounding jurisdictions and who had adopted the code and who had been reviewing the code. Louisville Municipal Code Contractor License Staff updated the Board on the latest changes to the LMC Contractor License chapter which includes; new fee structure, removal of the difference between commercial and residential plumbing and mechanical contractors, and overall wording clarifications. Tew mentioned a change might be needed in the wording of the general liability insurance when signing the contractor's license. He suggested the word might be changed to "They will maintain general liability insurance and any subcontractor they hire will maintain general liability insurance." Staff will review the wording and bring it back to the Board at the next meeting. Tew asked about the wording for the General Contractor Class A and B licenses and asked Staff if further review into these licenses might be needed since both state unlimited commercial. Geise stated the main difference between A and B is the height of the building and Berry adds it is also the use group allowed to be built. Staff added there is residential testing required in the class B and not the class A. Berry has heard from fellow colleagues who have taken the tests, the class B leans toward commercial tenant finishes. The Board recommended a change in the wording to limited commercial and unlimited residential for a class B license. Geise will look into other jurisdictions and the wording they have for the Class A and B licenses and present his findings at the next meeting. DISCUSSION Board Vacancies/Term Ending Van Pelt's term will end this year and there is an alternate position still open. Berry asked if the members have to be residents of the city. Geise confirmed the BC BOA is the only Board which members do not have to live in the city. Applications must be received by November 14, 2013 and interviews will be held December 9th and 10th. UPDATE None heard.