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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3408 approving the 2015 International Mechanical Code as amended; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The City has been and is currently using the 2012 International Mechanical Code since March of 2014. Model construction codes such as the IMC are updated and re-published on a three year cycle. Staff is recommending updating to the most current edition, the 2015 International Mechanical Code. Some notable changes to the 2015 IMC are new ventilation requirements for enclosed parking garages and new regulations regarding construction of exhaust shafts serving kitchen hoods in multi-story buildings. Currently, all of our neighboring municipalities have adopted and are enforcing the 2015 IMC with the exception of the City of Coppell and the Town of Addison.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3408, as presented.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3408 as presented
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3408, with the following modifications…
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 3408