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Code Advisory Committee - December 10, 2014 - Meeting Agenda

Code Advisory Committee - December 10, 2014

Agenda 12-10-14.pdf

 

Notice of Meeting

Regular Meeting of the

CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

DATE:                        December 10, 2014 (Wednesday)

TIME:                          9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.               

LOCATION:              1650 Mission Street, Room 528  ◄◄◄ Note Alternate Room # (Thru Room 400, Planning Dept. Fourth floor)         

 

This Committee meets regularly every second Wednesday of the month at 1650 Mission Street, Room 431, 4th Floor (City Planning Department).  If you wish to be placed on a mailing list for agendas, please call (415) 575-6832.

 

 

 

Note:   Public comment is welcome and will be heard during each item. Reference documents relating to agenda are available for review at the 1660 Mission Street, 1st floor. For information, please call Kirk Means at (415) 575-6832.

AGENDA

 

  1. Call to Order, Roll Call and confirmation of quorum.

 

  1. Discussion and possible action on a proposed ordinance (file# 141118) amending the Building Code to require that 1) the facades of certain buildings having five or more stories be inspected periodically by a qualified licensed architect or engineer; 2) inspection reports be submitted to the owner and the Department of Building Inspection according to an inspection and reporting schedule; 3) maintenance of the facades be conducted in accordance with an Administrative Bulletin that is based on a national standard; 4) establishing a fee to compensate the Department for review and related evaluation processing; 5) making findings, including environmental findings, and findings under the California Health and Safety code; and 6) directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. The possible action is to make a recommendation to the Building Inspection Commission for their further action.                                                                                    (40 minutes)

 

  1. Discussion and possible action on a proposed code change to San Francisco Building Code Section 107A.2. The possible action is to make a recommendation to the Building Inspection Commission for their further action.                                                                                                            (20 minutes)

           

 

  1. Public Comments on items not on this agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Code Advisory Committee.  Comment time is limited to 3 minutes or as determined by of the Chairperson

 

  1. Committee comments on items not on this agenda

 

  1. Subcommittee Reports: (Discussion & possible action)                                      (10 minutes)

 

a.   Housing Code Subcommittee:                                                    

      Subcommittee Chair:        Jim Reed

      Subcommittee Members: Jerry Cunningham, P.E., Shane O’Reilly; Ira Dorter; Henry          Karnilowicz

 

  1. Mechanical Electrical Plumbing & Fire Subcommittee:  

      Subcommittee Chair:        Jim Reed       

Subcommittee Members: Jerry Cunningham, P.E., Marc Cunningham,

                                          Robert Wong, M.E., Shane O’Reilly, Henry Karnilowicz

 

c.   Administrative & General Design and Disability Access Subcommittee            

      Subcommittee Chair:        Tony Sanchez-Corea

      Subcommittee Members:  Arnie Lerner, AIA, CASp, Jerry Cunningham, P.E., Zachary                                           Nathan, AIA, CASp, Lee Philips, Henry Karnilowicz

 

d.   Structural Subcommittee:                                                                        

      Subcommittee Chair:        Stephen Harris, S.E.

      Subcommittee Members: Rene’ Vignos, S.E., LEED A.P., Marc Cunningham, Tony Lau, Ned Fennie, AIA

 

e.   Green Building Subcommittee:

      Subcommittee Chair:        Zachary Nathan, AIA, CASp

      Subcommittee Members:             Arnie Lerner, AIA, CASp, Ilene Dick; Kevin Wallace, Henry Karnilowicz, Robert Wong, M.E.

 

  1. Review of communication items.  The Committee may discuss or acknowledge communication items received for discussion.

 

  1. Committee Member’s and Staff’s identification agenda items for the next meeting, as well as current agenda items to be continued to another CAC regular meeting or special meeting, or a subcommittee meeting.  CAC discussion and possible action regarding administrative issues related to building codes.

 

  1. Adjournment.       

 

Note to Committee Members:  Please review the appropriate material and be prepared to discuss at the meeting.  If you are unable to attend, please call Chairperson Ned Fennie at (415) 278-9596 or Building Inspector Kirk Means at (415) 575-6832.  The meeting will begin promptly.

 

ACCESSIBLE MEETING INFORMATION POLICY
In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
The meeting will be held at the Department of Building Inspection, 1650 Mission Street, Room 431 (thru Room 400, Planning Dept.) The closest accessible BART stations are the Civic Center Station at 8th (at the United Nations Plaza) and Market Street and 16th at Mission Street.
Accessible MUNI/Metro lines servicing this location are the, 42 - Downtown, 14 & 14 Limited - Mission, and F - Market bus lines. For information about MUNI accessible services call
(415) 923-6142.
The meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible curb side parking spaces have been designated on Mission and Otis Streets. There is accessible parking available within the Department of Building Inspection parking lot. The entrance to this lot is on Otis Street.
Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available. Assistive Listening devices will be available at the meeting. A sign language interpreter will be available upon request. Agendas and Minutes of the meeting are available in large print/tape form and/or readers upon request. Please contact Kirk Means at (415) 575-6832 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to request these services.
If you require use of a reader or other special services, please contact Kirk Means at (415) 575-6832 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to request these services.
Materials are available in alternate formats on request.