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Member Keim - Has this been a problem? <br /> Tom Talboom -Typically if they meet the egress requirements in a bedroom they do not have a <br /> problem. Where there is a problem is with a large recreation, or common area rooms. Some <br /> houses are constructed such that it becomes very difficult to add windows to a basement. <br /> Member Schlott - With the requirement of larger window wells there is a considerable more <br /> amount of light allowed into the basement areas. This might be taken into consideration in <br /> allowing for a lower percentage <br /> Tim Pate -The current requirement is for one egress window out of a basement. There are no <br /> specific requirements for natural light for an unfinished,non-habitable basement. At this point <br /> we do not have the means to require a builder to put in the required windows for natural light and <br /> ventilation at the time of construction. In my opinion this is the time we need to be having the <br /> required windows installed. I feel this would be a very good amendment to the code. <br /> Tom Talboom- When we adopted the 94 Code we added the requirement for 7% in an <br /> unfinished basement. <br /> Member Keim -How many basements are finished in houses which are built? <br /> Tom Talboom-Right now we are seeing a very large percentage. <br /> Mike Jones - Where the majority of the problem is, is with the older homes. <br /> Member Keim-I feel we should reduce this so there are not a lot of people finishing their <br /> basements without permits <br /> Tom Talboom -Does 5%, for existing buildings, seem reasonable? <br /> Member Keim-Would 5% be sufficient for plans you have reviewed? <br /> Mike Jones -For all that I have reviewed. <br /> Chairman Schurman-Are there any further issues for the UBC? <br /> Tim Pate -I would just like to touch on some of the major issues of the 1997 Code. The first is <br /> section 503 4 8,which is a relaxation of the code concerning U-1 occupancies which are an <br /> accessory to an R-3, see exhibit 5 The change eliminates the required wall and opening <br /> protection due to the proximity to a property line, for a small U-1 occupancy accessory to an R- <br /> 3(the at is exempt from a permit) The building code does not require a permit for a small <br /> storage structure where the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. The 5/8 drywall <br /> protection is still required for an outside wall(when a permit is required) <br /> 4 <br />