ADDENDUM ITEM # 9 KEY FOCUS AREA:
Economic Vibrancy
AGENDA DATE:
September 25, 2013
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
All
DEPARTMENT:
Sustainable Development and Construction
CMO:
Theresa O’Donnell, 671-9195
MAPSCO:
N/A ________________________________________________________________
SUBJECT An ordinance amending Chapter 52, “Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes,” of the Dallas City Code; an ordinance amending Chapter 53, "Dallas Building Code," of the Dallas City Code; an ordinance amending Chapter 54, "Dallas Plumbing Code," of the Dallas City Code; an ordinance amending Chapter 55, “Dallas Mechanical Code,” of the Dallas City Code; an ordinance amending Chapter 57, “Dallas One-and Two-Family Dwelling Code,” of the Dallas City Code; and an ordinance amending Chapter 60, “Dallas Fuel Gas Code,” of the Dallas City Code; to adopt the 2006 International Codes with regional and local amendments regulating construction work in the City; providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000; providing a saving clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City BACKGROUND Construction codes are written by national and international model code development organizations, with opportunity for input from building and fire officials, the construction industry and building material suppliers. The codes are then reviewed by regional entities such as the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) who have committees for that purpose made up of local construction industry representatives and city building, fire and health officials. The Building Inspection Advisory, Examining and Appeals Board reviews and makes recommendation on adoption of the Codes before they are presented to City Council. The board is made up of architects, engineers, and contractors in various specialties and construction trades. PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS) The Building Inspection Advisory, Examining and Appeals Board reviewed and recommended adoption of the codes on July 8, 2013.