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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3271 amending Chapter 22 titled "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation 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 energy efficiency standard, the City adopts a model energy code. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NTCCOG) sponsors a review of the most current energy 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 Energy Conservation Code. The ordinance as proposed will adopt the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code with minimal amendments to address state and local issues.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends adopting Ordinance No. 3271 amending Chapter 22 titled "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code with amendments.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3271 amending Chapter 22 titled "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code with amendments.
2) Motion to deny Ordinance No. 3271 amending Chapter 22 titled "Buildings and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code with amendments.
3) Motion t...
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