Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2013 09 19

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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes July 18, 2013 Page 6 of 7 Tew asked how the ICC codes were developed. Staff explained how the codes started under the directions of four different geographic areas. To provide a consistency within the code the ICC was created which then allowed for amendments based on specific jurisdictions requirements. Van Pelt asked about the upcoming meeting schedule. Staff explained the schedule is intended to move a recommendation of approval before the City Council in November. This would require a recommendation from the Board no later than October and would include a community meeting in August. If other meetings are needed, they will be scheduled. Van Pelt asked if the Board would be running the community meeting. Staff stated this would be a Building Safety Division run meeting. The Board is welcome to come, but their presence is not required. Geise asked the Board for their input since they have had a chance to review the significant changes and the 2012 IBC and IRO. Berry stated structurally there was a 5 mph increase to the wind speed and then a factor was added to bring the wind speed back down. This might require a change in the wind speed map, but further review will be needed for this determination. All other structural quirks, from past codes, seem to have been fixed. Geise couldn't see any additional significant changes. Staff added the residential sprinkler topic reflects the most significant change. Staff is hesitant to adopt the code with a lot of amendments. Van Pelt stated Chapter 10 is probably the chapter with the most changes dealing mostly with wording and definitions. He stated the pros and cons should be looked at closely. These will include the training and education of the new codes and the ISO rating. Tew asked about the ISO rating and who within the City reviews it. Geise and Brauneis stated the City Manager and City Attorney reviews the ISO ranting. Berry adds the rating is a risk rating and it encompasses the whole City and the Building Safety code adoption is just a small piece of the overall rating. Van Pelt feels the Board should focus on the benefits of the codes which directly affect the life safety. 11. Review of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) pertaining to Contractor Licensing • Staff will bring changes to the LMC pertaining to contractor licensing to City Council before the end of the year. These changes will include the removal of the requirement of the administrative fee for expired licenses. 11. Mobile Home Ordinance