Special Structural Agenda 11-07-17.pdf

CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Notice of Special Meeting of the Structural Subcommittee                   

DATE:   November 7, 2017 (Tuesday)

TIME:    9:00 AM to 11:00 AM          

LOCATION:  1660 Mission St., Room 4009                        

This Subcommittee generally meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month at 1660 Mission St., Room 4009 (DBI Office).  

Note:   Public comment is welcome and will be heard during each agenda item.  

Reference documents relating to agenda are available for review at Technical Services Division. 

For information or if you wish to be placed on a mailing list for agendas, please email to Ken Hu as follows:   ken.hu@sfgov.org

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

         Members: Stephen Harris, S.E.; Chair; René Vignos, S.E.; Marc Cunningham; Ned Fennie, A.I.A.               

 

2. Approval of the minutes of the Structural Subcommittee regular meeting of September 12, 2017.

 

3. Discussion and possible action regarding modifications to Information Sheet G-21 Product Acceptance.  Potential modifications include addition of IAPMO reports as acceptance criteria in addition to ICC-ES reports and updating out-of-date URLs for references.

 

4. Discussion and possible action on guidelines regarding Bearing Wall Systems and Building Frame Systems for assignment of R factors. 

 

5. Discussion and possible action on the triggers in 2016 SFEBC 403.12 Substantial Change. 

 

6. Discussion and possible action on AB-106 regarding structural observation requirement for SFEBC Chapter 4D compliance.

 

7. Subcommittee Member’s and Staff’s identification of new agenda items, as well as current agenda items to be continued to another subcommittee regular meeting or special meeting. Subcommittee discussion and possible action regarding administrative issues related to building codes.

 

8. Public Comment: Public comment will be heard on items not on this agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Code Advisory Committee. Comment time is limited to 3 minutes per person or at the call of the Chair.

 

9. 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 Stephen Harris, S.E. at (415) 495-3700.  The meeting will begin promptly.

 

See attached materials for information about meeting accessibility.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE

(Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)

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The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting.  Please be advised that the chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound producing electronic devices. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE, TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE, OR TO REPORT A  VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT  CHRIS RUSTOM BY MAIL TO  ADMINISTRATOR, SUNSHINE TASK FORCE CITY HALL, ROOM 244, 1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4689. OFFICE (415) 554-7724, FAX (415) 554-7854, E-MAIL: sotf@sfgov.org

Citizens interested in obtaining a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can request a copy from Mr. Rustom or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/ and at the San Francisco Public Library.

POLICY STATEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING OR MEETING

Pursuant to Section 67.7-1(c) of the San Francisco Administrative Code, members of the public who are unable to attend the public meeting or hearing may submit written comments regarding a calendared item to Technical Services Division, at 1660 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 or at the place of the scheduled meeting.  These written comments shall be made a part of the official public record.

SAN FRANCISCO LOBBYIST ORDINANCE

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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, 1660 Mission Street. 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 Technical Services Division at (415) 558-6205, providing 72 hours notice will help to ensure availability.

To request a sign language interpreter, reader, materials in alternative formats, or other accommodations for a disability, please contact Technical Services Division at (415) 558-6205.  Providing 72 hours notice will help to ensure availability.

Materials are available in alternate formats on request.