Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2000

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CITY OF LOUISVILLE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes January 20,2000 Board Members Present: Greg Culhson Robert Spencer Ray Schlott Charles Keim Staff: Tom Talboom, Chief Buildmg Official Kathleen Kelly, City Attorney 1 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7.00 p.m. 2. Roll Call: All Board members were present with the exception of Giles Schurman(excused)and Erik Hartronft(unexcused). 3 Discussion of Ordinance No. 1316 series 1999: Thomas Talboom—I have given the Board Members a copy of the ordmance. The format I used was a double strike through the provisions which are being changed. On page 4,number 3, sections 105 4 through 105 4 6 in the IPC deal with alternate engineering design methods. The attorney for the Plumbing Board sent a letter to the City Council which included a copy of the Plumbing Board minutes. One of the things that they adopted was appendix L,to the 1997 UPC. This addresses engineered systems and alternate materials and equipment not specifically covered under other parts of the Code. In light of this I think it is prudent for us to look at keeping the provisions for engineered systems. I have also included the State Plumbing Board decision on the PEX for water distribution systems. I think we should consider putting sections 105 4 through 105 46 back into our code adoption ordinance. The bottom line would be is if I don't feel comfortable approving an engineered system it would come before the Board as an appeal item. Chuck Keim—I don't usually see a lot of engineered designs. There would have to be a very good reason for it. This gives flexibility within the code. 1