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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3265 amending Chapter 22 titled "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by adopting the provisions of the 2012 edition of the International Building Code with amendments and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
To insure that structures in the City of Farmers Branch are built to a minimum construction standard, the City adopts a model building code. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NTCCOG) sponsors a review of the most current building codes and recommends adoption of the code with regional amendments to address regional conditions. These amendments are intended to regionalize code adoptions and promote enforcement of the same set of minimum standards in the region. Model codes are updated on a routine basis through an international governmental consensus process.
The City of Farmers Branch routinely adopts updated versions of model construction codes to insure that structures meet minimum standard for health and safety. Currently the City of Farmers Branch is enforcing the 2006 International Building Code. The ordinance as proposed will adopt the 2012 International Building Code with minimal amendments to address local issues.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends adopting Ordinance No. 3265 amending Chapter 22 titled "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by adopting the provisions of the 2012 edition of the International Building Code with amendments.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3265 amending Chapter 22 titled "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by adopting the provisions of the 2012 edition of the International Building Code with amendments.
2) Motion to deny Ordinance No. 3265 amending Chapter 22 titled "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by adopting the provisions of the 2012 edition of the International Building Code with amendments.
3) Motion to mod...
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