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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppeals.Minutes.06-13-1996 MINUTES BOARD OF APPEALS City of Cape Girardeau P.O. Box 617 Cape Girardeau, MO 63702-0617 June 13, 1996 The Board of Appeals met Thursday, June 13, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 Independence St. Members Present: Dave Alberson, Ralph Maxton, Dave Pfeiffer, Tony Sebek, Farris Nabors, James Arnzen (Alternate) Members Absent: Roy Halbert Call to order at 7:04 p.m. by Ralph Maxton, Chairman. Roll call. Upon motion made, the minutes of the April 11, 1996 meeting were unanimously approved. New Business: A public hearing was held to hear comments on the review and adoption of the 1996 BOCA Codes. Tom Hinkebein, Fire Marshall, was in attendance as was Mike Conrad, Rob Roberts, Pam Davidson and John Creutz of the Inspection Services staff. Mr. Hinkebein expressed concerns with Section 507.3 in the International Mechanical Code. This section requires a lighter gauge metal for commercial kitchen hoods than those that are currently being manufactured in Cape Girardeau. He will contact local manufacturer and determine the possibility of their producing a lighter gauge metal. Mr. Hinkebein also presented a preliminary review of the 1996 Fire Code. A complete review will be submitted for the Board's review at the July meeting. Dave Pfeiffer motioned to table the adoption of the 1996 Fire Code until after the review is submitted and discussed. Tony Sebek seconded the motion and motion passed by a 6-0 vote in favor. Rick Murray, Inspection Services Director, submitted amendments to the 1993 BOCA National Building Code. Mr. Murray recommended that Section 7-28 (3) of the municipal code be deleted. This section exempts single family dwellings and single story duplexes from the requirements of Section 1612.1, "Earthquake Loads." He also recommended adding an exception to Section 1806.1 which would allow portable structures to be anchored by footings, tie-down straps or other alternatives to secure the structure in place as per the manufacturer's recommendation. Another amendment was to add reinspection fees to the fee schedule. An exact amount is yet to be determined. The staff also recommended amending the remodeling fees making them more proportionate to new construction fees. Further discussion of the 1996 BOCA National Building Code was tabled until the July meeting. MINUTES BOARD OF APPEALS JUNE 13, 1996 PAGE 2. New Business (cont.): Rob Roberts, Code Inspector for the Division of Inspection Services, submitted his review of the 1995 CABO Code. Among Mr. Roberts' recommendation was one that the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code be the only code allowed for the construction of one and two family dwellings. Contractors currently have the choice of using the BOCA Building Code or the CABO Code. However, John Creutz, Plan Review Specialist, recommended that usage of the CABO Code be restricted to one and two family dwellings under a certain square footage; larger homes should be restricted to the BOCA Code. In addition to the amendments submitted by Mr. Roberts, Mr. Murray recommended that a new section be added to Section 310,"Exits. Exceptions" which would require basements of R-3 structures be built with a 3'0" door or an egress window as per Section 1010.4 of the 1996 BOCA National Building Code. Steve Higgerson, Senior Code Inspector, submitted a memo to the Board stating that the 1996 National Electric Code should be adopted in its entirety with no amendments. Mike Conrad, Code Inspector, submitted his review and recommendations for the adoption of the 1995 International Plumbing Code and the 1996 Supplement to the 1995 International 0.1411) Plumbing Code. Among his recommendations were amendments to Sections 1004.1 and Section 1004.5 "Interceptors Required." Mike Conrad also submitted a review of the 1996 International Mechanical Code. He stated that he had a concern with Section 606, System Controls, and would like to confer with Tom Hinkebein, Fire Marshal, before giving a recommendation. Roy Halbert introduced a new flexible gas piping which has just been released on the market. Ralph Maxton stated that Union Electric has approved it and that it has also been approved by BOCA and the NFPA. Tony Sebek recommended that the Board invite a local supplier to the August meeting and discuss the pros and cons of this product. City staff will contact a representative an invite him to the meeting. Further discussion and review of the 1996 building codes will continue at the July 11th meeting. Other Business: In the election of officers, Tony Sebek motioned that Dave Alberson be elected as Chairman of the Board. Farris Nabors seconded the motion and motion passed with a 6-0 vote in favor. Dave Pfeiffer motioned that Tony Sebek be elected as vice-chairman of the Board. Dave Alberson seconded the motion and motion passed with a 6-0 vote in favor. Tony Sebek motioned to elect Farris Nabors has secretary of the Board, Dave Alberson seconded the motion and motion passed with a 6-0 vote in favor. Officers for the 1996-97 year are: Dave Alberson, Chairman; Tony Sebek, Vice-Chairman; and Farris Nabors, Secretary. MINUTES BOARD OF APPEALS JUNE 13, 1996 PAGE 2. Upon motion made, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. The next meeting of the Board of Appeals is scheduled for July 11, 1996. Respectfully Submitted, �� Farris Nabors Secretary FB/bds