Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2021 08 26

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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes July 15, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Root reviewed a grant proposal council was interested in, which would include $10k fee from the city, from the Energy/ Mineral Impact Assistance Fund. The grant was for assistance in proposing 2021 Energy Code and Green Building, but the grant was denied to Louisville and surrounding cities. City council would like to move forward for Phase 1 consideration for a 2021 Energy Code. They are looking to adopt the code, hence looking to BCBOA for recommendation. Root continued that what is being introduced/reviewed tonight is a draft proposal 2021 IECC and electrification. Roots opinion was to keep options in place and not force electrification for all. The overall opinion of the BCBOA board is as follows starting with the concern of Louisville being the first to adopt a 2021 IECC and being the bleeding edge or first to market. Will residents have options or exceptions for their building project? Does there have to be full electrification —allowing gas appliances at a higher percentage rate of the 100% electric for trade off? There are multiple concerns regarding the R values —continuous insulation on the home and attachment of decks. The board commented on how the existing prescriptive code has a higher performance on commercial buildings than what the 2018 IECC requires. Gatto added proposing the ability of having the option of using a HERS rating on buildings instead of prescriptive energy code method. Root and board members agreed. Gatto continued saying most of his work is in Boulder and he builds to a less energy efficiency due to their code. Berry and Geise requested to see the planning metrics for Louisville and wondered when and how energy code would trigger for residential remodels and additions. The final comment made by Berry and agreed by all board members was for Louisville to not become like Boulder and to allow for options when requesting permits for building projects, especially for residents that are doing their own projects. The result could be residents/contractors not pulling permits or not doing any projects. There was no motion made on this discussion and the discussion was closed. Root will bring comments and recommendation back to Rob Zuccaro (City planning director) and the next meeting will have Zuccaro present. There was a discussion of a council liaison, but because we are a quasi-judicial board, there is no liaison. Staff Comments: Burgener commented that she is leaving the city and her last day is Friday, July 30tn The board thanked her and wished her well. Root stated he will not propose that the city adopt 2021 i-codes but plans to jump to 2024. Discussion Items for Next Meeting: To be determined, depending on schedules. Adjourn: