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Consider an ordinance amending various sections and fees in Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances and adopting the 2018 International Construction Codes, the 2017 National Electrical Code and local amendments.
SUMMARY
DATE: November 13, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Dr. Ray Shanaa, Executive Director of Planning and Development
SUBJECT: Adoption of New Construction Codes
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
By updating and adopting current building construction codes, the community is afforded safer buildings in which to live and work. Designers and builders have access to newer construction materials and methods and property owners are afforded lower insurance rates due to improved ISO insurance ratings. New construction codes become available in three year cycles.
Currently, Killeen is enforcing the 2015 International Construction Codes and 2014 National Electrical codes which went into effect January 01, 2016. The Fire Department separately makes recommendation for the adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code. Both the Building and Fire departments come together at the same time during the code adoption process.
On October 11, 2018, the Building Inspections staff and the Killeen Construction Board invited members of the local homebuilder’s association and the general public to participate in a public hearing to jointly review the changes between the existing and proposed new construction codes and to review minor local changes. After the hearing, the Board voted unanimously to recommend the adoption of the 2018 construction codes and 2017 electrical code as amended along with minor administrative and fee changes to Chapter 8 - Building and Construction Regulations.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Approve the adoption of the 2018 International Building Codes, the 2017 National Electrical Code, and the recommended amendments as presented with an effective date of January 01, 2019.
2. Delay adoption until the 2021 year c...
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