Agenda - Council - 03/25/2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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CASE # ADOPT ORDINANCE TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 8 (BUILDING AND HOUSING) By: Community Development Director Sylvia Frolik Background: The State will be converting from the Uniform Building Code (UBC) to the International Building Code (IBC) at the end of the month. Municipalities with populations in excess of 2,500 must update their codes to reflect the change. On March 11, 2003, the City Council introduced a self-perpetuating ordinance that is intended to always reflect the most current edition of the State Building Code. Notification: No specific notification is required to amend Chapter 8, Building Code. Observations: On March 11, 2003, some of the Councilmembers questioned the major differences between the UBC and the IBC. Flre/Building Inspector Jerry Streich recently participated in a Building Code Administration seminar and a great deal of information was obtained about the conversion to the IBC. Mr. Streich and Mr. Huff have indicated that there are 'no monumental' changes in the conversion, except that the IBC allows buildings to be built larger if they are fully sprinkled. Staff made a minor addition to the ordinance that was introduced on March 11. A section was added to confirm that the City will be requiring permits for re-roofing and re-siding j obs. Recommendation: City Staff recommends adoption of the self-perpetuating ordinance. The ordinance is enclosed for review and consideration. Council Action: Motion by and seconded by __ adopting the Minnesota State Building Code. Roll call vote: Councilmember David Elvig Councilmember A1 Pearson Councilmember Sarah Strommen Councilmember Patti Kurak Councilmember Todd Cook Councilmember Gerald Zimmerman Mayor Tom Gamec to adopt Ordinance #03- Review Checklist: City Administrator Building Official & Inspectors City Attorney CC: 03/25/03 -147-