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City of Jefferson Code Review Steering Committee
July 27,2017
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Randy Allen, Vice Chair
Larry Kolb
Paulette Kreter
Dan Klindt
Jim Wisch
Larry Brandhorst
EX-OFFICIO MEMEBERS PRESENT:
Sonny Sanders,City of Jefferson
Larry Burkhardt,City of Jefferson
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kyle Kittrell,Chair
Jim Crabtree
Jim Dove
Public Present:
Rick Prather
1.Call to Order
Vice Chair Randy Allen called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m.
2.Approval of previous meeting minutes from June 22,2017.
The meeting minutes were approved.
3.Public Comments
none
4.Old Business
none
5.Review any public comments for recommended code adoption bills
There was discussion on what commercial structures are affected by the storm shelter
requirements.The News Tribune reported all commercial structures.In reality, it only affects new
emergency services buildings and educational facilities that have over 100 students.
6.New Business
a.Process review of Building Regulations
The "Building Division Improvement Plan" was reviewed. Specifically,the areas of improvement
that were noted in the plan were addressed.The committee members had an advanced
copy and picked out a few to discuss.Updates to the plan were made based upon
comments.
7.
8.
The main topics that were identified were:site plan review time;possible declaration of review
time (3 weeks maximum);plan reviewer acting as project manager for submittals;and
appeals process.The committee did take a formal vote on the appeals process and voted
against establishing an Appeals Board.
The committee started reviewing proposed staffing for the Building Division. This included
taking an initial review of revenue generated by building permits.
Next Meeting Date?~August 24th?
The next regular meeting date will be from 10am to 12pm on August 24,2017.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:04 am.
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New Building Code Proposed Timeline
As a planning guide, below is a proposed timeline for the approval process of the adoption of the
new building codes.
Overview:
In general, the technical sub -committees will make recommendations to the Steering Committee.
Upon code adoption approval by the Steering Committee, a public comment period will be held that
includes 2 public forums. After any adjustments, the proposed ordinances will then be submitted to
the City Council by city staff for their consideration and possible approval. Since this is an Ad Hoc
Committee made by Council Resolution, all meetings are public and will have time allocated for
public comments within their agendas.
Codes under consideration for adoption:
A. 2014 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 or the National Electric Code (NEC) *
recommended
B. 2015 International Code Council (ICC) versions:
1. International Fire Code (IFC) - recommended
2. International Residential Code (IRC) - recommended
3. International Building Code (IBC) - recommended
4. International Existing Building Code (IEBC) - recommended
5. International Mechanical Code (IMC) - recommended
6. International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) - recommended
7. International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) - recommended
8. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) - recommended
9. International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — not recommended
10. International Plumbing Code (/PC) - *recommended
11. International Energy Conservation Code (1ECC) — not recommended
12. International Green Construction Code (IGCC) — not recommended
13. ICC Performance Code (1CCPC) — not recommended
* Recommendation from Electrical and Plumbing Licensing Boards
The adoption of the new codes will need to be in at least three (3) bills — one for modifications to
City Code Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations), one bill for new building codes and the
other for Chapter 13 (Fire Prevention and Protection). The IFC is administered by the Fire
Department and the remaining codes by the Planning and Protective Services Department.
Process and Tentative Timeline:
February 23, 2017 — Review draft bills for adoption of the IMC and IFGC (DONE, bills approved)
March 20, 2017 — Special guest plus review draft bills for adoption for the IRC, ISPSC and IEBC
(DONE, bills approved)
April 27, 2017 — Review draft bill for adoption of the IBC (sent back for further review)
May 11, 2017 — Review draft bill for adoption of the IFC, IPMC and IBC and any other revisions to
other codes plus finalize plans for public comment period (DONE, bills approved)
Held public comment meetings in Police Classroom — June 1St and June 95th (Done)
June 22, 2017 — Review and revise bills based on public comments (Done — no change)
August 7 2017 — Introduce adoption bills into City Council agenda (first reading).
August 21, 2017 — Possible approval of pending adoption bills
New Codes Effective date — 60 days after approval of City Council
Rev July 6, 2017