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~ BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1992
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD."
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77005
The Building and Standards Commission convened in the Municipal
Building, 3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University
Place, on June 4, 1992, for a Regular Session with the following
members present: Nicholas Aschliman, Chairman, Drew McManigle,
Craig DuCote, Carolyn Hodgins and Dale Reid. Present from the City
were Ed Beasley, Building Official and 5usan Thorn, Building
Secretary.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
None Present
DISCUSSION OF CHAPTER SIX:
Ed Beasley, Building Official presented a list of proposed changes
to Chapter Six, Building, Mechanical and Housing Codes. A copy of
these changes will be included with these minutes. He explained
that the first item to be deleted from Chapter will be the
• requirement for Workers Compensation Insurance.
The second item is Section 6-3 (i) (2) which will be amended as
discussed in previous BSC meetings.
The third item is Section 6-22 which covers term of permits which
would increase the term of a residential and commercial (new
construction) permit to 1 year following the day of issuance.
The fourth item is Section 6-51. Mr. Beasley recommends adoption
of the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition of the Southern
Building Code.
The fifth item is Section 6-52 regarding foundations. Some of the
new requirements included are for all foundations for new
construction, and foundation repairs involving the installation of
piers to be designed and inspected by a registered professional
engineer and that a soils report would not be required for single
story accessory structures containing less than four hundred fifty
square feet of gross floor area.
The Mechanical Code and Housing Codes for 1991 are to be adopted
with standard deletions. The Housing Code has rewording for better
understanding. It is nearly identical to the 1988 Code.
The fence ordinance in Chapter Six will be amended to allow the
• maximum fence height to be 8 feet when there is written consent of
both property owners of properties adjoining the fence.
Mr. Beasley explained that it will take the City Council after
review by the City Attorney thirty to sixty days to approve these
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Craig DuCote made motion seconded by Drew McManigle to approve
minutes after changes.
All Voting Aye.
Voting No: None
The next Building and Standards Commission meeting on Wednesday,
July 8, 1992 due to the City's Holiday on July 3rd in observance of
Independence Day.
ADJOURNMENT:
Drew McManigle made motion to adjourn meeting. Motion seconded by
Dale Reid.
All Voting Aye.
Voting No: None
~ The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
Secretary
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