City of Lawrence
Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting
February , 17th, 2016 Development Services
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Dan Wethington, Sean Reardon, Kevin Markley,
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
Micah Kimball, Dennis Odgers
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STAFF PRESENT: |
Development Services- Lee Queen-Building Inspector Janet Smalter- Plans Examiner
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PUBLIC PRESENT: |
None
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Meeting called to order 11:02am
The Board reviewed minutes from the December 3, 2015 meeting. Dan Wethington moved to approve minutes as written, Seconded by Sean Reardon. Motion passed 3-0.
New Business: The first agenda item, appeal for 531 Eldridge St. has been withdrawn
The board proceeded with final review of the 2015 I-Code amendments prior to the submission to the City Commission. Smalter pointed out a new amendment the plumbing board proposed to the IEBC amendments- Section 810. The board reviewed the amendment and endorsed the addition. Smalter discussed the amendments have been edited by the Building Official- Barry Walthall and the City Attorney’s office. The edits did not change the intent of the board’s amendments and were strictly organizational revisions. The board continued discussion from their last meeting the suggestion to revise the accessibility code for door approach in residential units. The board had determined not to change the code and agreed it was the correct decision. Queen discussed a future amendment the board should review in Appendix F, Passive Radon Gas Controls. The concern is the code is not specific to the size of additions requiring radon resistant construction. The system is required in new construction. The board shall entertain an amendment proposed to not require radon resistant construction for small additions of a determined square foot. This amendment may be addressed at a future board meeting.
Kevin Markley made a motion to adopt the Ordinance 9168-IBC amendments, Ordinance 9169-IRC amendments, Ordinance 9174-IECC amendments, Ordinance 9175-IEBC amendments, seconded by Sean Reardon.
Motion passed 3-0.
Additional business is to review the City of Lawrence Code amendments prepared by Building Official- Barry Walthall. The amendments have been prepared to coordinate with the adoption of the 2015 I-Codes. The board briefly discussed special inspections and inspection agency information provided on a building permit. No revisions were proposed.
Sean Reardon made a motion to adopt the proposed draft City Code amendments as reviewed. Seconded by Kevin Markley. Motion passed 3-0.
No other business is discussed.
Sean Reardon motioned to adjourn, Seconded by Kevin Markley. Motion passed 3-0. Meeting adjourned 11:45 p.m.