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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMUNICATION |
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| | | | | | | | | AGENDA DATE: | June 27, 2017 |
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| | | | | | | | | SUBJECT: | Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Allen Land Development Code by Amending in its Entirety Article III, "Building Regulations" by Adopting the 2015 Edition of the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code; and International Energy Conservation Code, with Local Amendments, and the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code with Local Amendments; and Amending Section 2.06 "Chief Building Official's Responsibilities." |
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| | | | | | | | | STAFF RESOURCE: | Kurt Kasson, Chief Building Official |
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| | | | | | | | | ACTION PROPOSED: | Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Allen Land Development Code by Amending in its Entirety Article III, "Building Regulations" by Adopting the 2015 Edition of the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code; and International Energy Conservation Code, with Local Amendments, and the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code with Local Amendments; and Amending Section 2.06 "Chief Building Official's Responsibilities." |
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| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The International Building Codes provide a comprehensive set of minimum standards for safe construction. This amendment will move Allen from the 2009 to the 2015 ICC Building Codes, which are the most current codes available. Adoption of these codes also keep the City current with ISO (Insurance Service Office) guidelines.
LEGAL NOTICES:
None required.
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| | | | | | | | STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Allen Land Development Code by amending in its entirety Article III, "Building Regulations" by adopting the 2015 International Building Codes with amendments.
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| | | | | | | | MOTION
I make a motion to adopt Ordinance No. _______________ amending the Allen Land Development Code by amending in its entirety Article III, "Building Regulations" by adopting the 2015 International Building Codes with amendments.
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