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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06202012CB MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 2012 Chair Jean Carbano called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Berry Chmn. Carbano Mr. Dalessandro EXCUSED ABSENCE: Mr. Bulla, Ms. Heck ABSENT: Mr. Redden Mr. Fortier Mr. Hosey ALSO PRESENT: Wayne Eseltine, Building Director Dorri Bosworth, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting held September 20, 2011 MOTION by Dalessandro/Fortier "I move to accept the minutes [of 9/20/11]" A voice vote was taken — passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Bulla and Ms. Heck were excused from the meeting. Alternate member Mr. Berry will vote in place. OLD BUSINESS: Election of Vice Chairperson (tabled from 9/20/11 meeting) Mr. Fortier volunteered to take the position if so moved by a Board member. MOTION by Dalessandro/Hosey "I move that Mr. Fortier be vice-chairman." A voice vote was taken — passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 26 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED: BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS Mr. Wayne Eseltine, Building Director, reviewed why the changes were necessary, explaining that some were clean-up items, and some were changes that would bring the city's code more in line with the current Florida Building Code. The Board was given a Power Point presentation which highlighted the new wind speed maps, and changes being proposed to various sections of the chapter. (See attached) The Board had questions regarding the proposed changes to contractor licensing and test scores for reciprocity, and the test sponsoring process. Mr. Fortier, and the other Board members, thanked Mr. Eseltine, and his staff, for the time they put in addressing the changes, and the clear presentation. MOTION by Carbano/Fortier "I'd like to make a motion to recommend to City Council the changes in Chapter 26 of the City Code of Ordinances entitled Building and Building Regulations" Roll call: Mr. Berry Mr. Fortier Mr. Hosey The vote was 5 — 0. Motion carried. - yes Mr. Dalessandro - yes Ms. Carbano - yes BUILDING OFFICIAL MATTERS: - yes - yes Mr. Eseltine updated the Board regarding the current standing of the Building Dept.'s enterprise fund budget, and what's trending with building permits. BOARD MATTERS: None ATTORNEY MATTERS: None 15 MINUTES TO PUBLIC: None Chair Carbano adjourned the meeting at 6:42 PM. (6/25/12 db) FI HIGHLIGHTS OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 26 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES • Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances entitled: Building and Building Regulations • Due to recent changes to the Florida Building Code, it has become necessary to make modifications to this chapter. • Many places within specific sections of Chapter 26 also required modifications and updates to current standards. These changes were made as well. Article II Building Code Section 26-31 Technical Codes Adopted: Model Administrative Code: The Florida Building Code is mandated by Florida Statute and can not be modified in any way witl- the exception of Chapter 1 - Administration. The proposed amendments to this chapter of the building code comes from The Model Administrative Code 2010 produced by the Building Officials Association of Florida. This standard is adopted by reference in Section 26-31. This standard is widely adopted by municipalities state wide and is updated every three years with every new building code cycle. Many of the amendments added are for the purpose of clarification and adherence to statutory requirements. Wind Speeds: The current adopted wind speed for Sebastian is 140 mph @ 3 second gusts. Which was based on the 2001 Florida Building. The new 2010 Florida Building Code became effective on March 15, 2012 and is based on a new engineering code known as ASCE7-10 which uses Ultimate Winds Speeds. As a result there are now three new wind speed maps depending on the risk category classification of a particular building. The proposed adopted wind speeds for Sebastian will now be 150, 160 and 170 mph Ultimate Wind Speeds. This change is consistent with what has already been adopted by Indian River County. Article II Building Code • WE NOW HAVE 3 MAPS AND 4 RISK CATEGORIES • Background Information - Obtained from floridabuilding.org - FI. Bldg. Comm. • Wind speed lines have changed because of the improved science (i.e. computer simulations). • The updated maps are based on a new and more complete analysis of hurricane characteristics performed over the past 10 years. • The wind speed indicated for each wind speed line is different for the 2010 standard due to changes in wind speed calculation philosophy. RISK CATEGORY AND NATURE OF OCCUPANCY I Buildings and other structures that represent a low hazard to human life in the event of failure, including but not limited to: • Agricultural facilities. • Certain temporary facilities. • Minor storage facilities. II Buildings and other structures except those listed in Occupancy Categories I. III and IV III Buildings and other structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life in the event of failure, including but not limited to: • Buildings and other structures whose primary occupancy is public assembly with an occupant load greater than 300. • Buildings and other structures containing elementary school, secondary school or day care facilities with an occupant load greater than 250. • Buildings and other structures containing adult education facilities, such as colleges and universities, with an occupant load greater than 500. • Group 1-2 occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more resident patients but not having surgery or emergency treatment facilities. • Group 1-3 occupancies. • Any other occupancy with an occupant load greater than 5,000a. • Power -generating stations, water treatment facilities for potable water, waste water treatment facilities and other public utility facilities not included in Occupancy Category IV. • Buildings and other structures not included in Occupancy Category IV containing sufficient quantities of toxic or explosive substances to be dangerous to the public if released. IV Buildings and other structures designated as essential facilities, including but not limited to: • Group 1-2 occupancies having surgery or emergency treatment facilities. • Fire, rescue, ambulance and police stations and emergency vehicle garages. • Designated earthquake, hurricane or other emergency shelters. • Designated emergency preparedness, communications and operations centers and other facilities required for emergency response. • Power -generating stations and other public utility facilities required as emergency backup facilities for Occupancy Category IV structures. • Structures containing highly toxic materials as defined by Section 307 where the quantity of the material exceeds the maximum allowable quantities of Table 307.1(2). • Aviation control towers, air traffic control centers and emergency aircraft hangars. • Buildings and other structures having critical national defense functions. • Water storage facilities and pump structures required to maintain water pressure for fire suppression. 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NIM yells cuRSpVE ria Gpp'Gtlm pili E ]%OGtnGrh' G' e¢eefbie In 5p yrwp IAmYeI L P1prGlaah d.cOtlsab. MRI� 1TfL MRI TOyW2). .Y]�s z Z) co 0 N U W N WN H Q_ H 'a m C_ W C a) o Q U � NL U Z a'Y � � N QC r) z i f a Article II Building Code EFFECT OF NEW WIND SPEEDS AND DESIGN PRESSURES: The new code uses new calculation methods and higher wind speeds to determine design pressures on buildings and building components. However; when the design pressures are determined using the new formulas to convert Ultimate Wind Speeds to Nominal Wind Speeds the end result is the design pressures for buildings and building components roughly stay the same or are slightly less than they were in previous code editions. This has had little or no effect on construction industry methods or products. Important Note: Ultimate Wind Speeds are not the same as Fastest Mile Wind Speeds. Even though most construction will be to the 160 mph ultimate wind speed this translates to approximately 120 mph fastest mile wind speed. These are the sustained wind speeds that we speak about when a storm is approaching. We are not building homes or other structures to withstand a 160 mph sustained wind. Article II Building Code Section 26-34 — Unsafe Structures Abatement Code: • Previously this section of the code referenced the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code which is a 1985 code edition. • The proposed changes incorporate specific language from the 2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code. These provisions deal with the abatement of unsafe structures in the event that such an occurrence would jeopardize the health, safety and welfare of the public. This code reference is widely used throughout the state of Florida. Article II Building Code Section 26-40 - Construction Board to serve as board of Appeals: • Language was added to expand and clarify the board's role in hearing appeals on decisions made by the Building Official and/or Community Development Director Section 26-66 — Powers and Duties of the Building Official: • Much of the language was relocated from what was previously Article III — Electrical Code. Modifications were made to encompass all construction related activities. Article III Permits Section 26-81- Required; application: • Again, much of this language was relocated from the former electrical code section and modified to encompass all types of construction. Section 26-85 — Conditions of permit: • Additional language was inserted to clarify time limitations on building permits and be consistent with Florida Building Code requirements. Section 26-87 — Inspections: • Language was relocated from the former electrical code section and modified to encompass all types of construction. O Q E O 0 V CL 4- O O U co co N (D W U U_ O L ^ LL O Q E O 0 V CL 4- O O U co co N (D O U O cn D m U Cl) Article V Swimming Pools Section 26-138 — Enclosure Required • Clarification of pool barrier requirements to prevent accidental drowning in accordance with the Florida Building Code and Statutory requirements. Article VI Contractors • Specific language related to sponsoring applicants for contractor license testing was deleted throughout this section of the code. The city no longer provides this service due to staff reductions. This was administratively approved in 2006. • The city accepts test scores from other jurisdictions through reciprocity and issues local licenses to contractor's. Test score requirements through reciprocity were reduced from 75% passing to 70% passing to be consistent with Indian River County. Section 26-267- Fees • Fee schedule was adjusted to reflect current rates for licensure renewal. City of Sebastian rates are equal to or lower than St. Lucie, Indian River and Brevard Counties.