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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3405 approving the 2015 International Building Code as amended; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
Since March of 2014 the City has been using the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Model construction codes such as the IBC are updated and re-published on a three year cycle. Staff is recommending updating to the most current edition, the 2015 International Building Code. Some notable changes to the 2015 IBC are a delineation of “Tornado Alley” and the requirement to add tornado shelters to new schools and new first responder facilities. Currently, all of our neighboring municipalities have adopted and are enforcing the 2015 IBC with the exception of the City of Coppell and the Town of Addison.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3405 as presented
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3405 as presented.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3405 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 3405