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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3611 amending Chapter 22, Article VI of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code with local amendments; and take appropriate action
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BACKGROUND:
The City has been and is currently using the 2015 International Mechanical Code since January of 2016. 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 2018 International Mechanical Code. Some notable changes to the 2018 IMC are new requirements for non-metallic (phenolic) duct and relaxed sealing requirements for snap lock and button lock type duct joint systems. Currently, most of our neighboring municipalities have adopted and are enforcing the 2018 IMC with the exception of the City of Coppell and the Town of Addison.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
1. No financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3611, as presented.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to adopt Ordinance No. 3611 as presented
2. I move to adopt Ordinance No. 3611, with the following modifications…
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 3611