Code Advisory Committee
Code Advisory Committee
Notice of
Regular Meeting of the
CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE: February 21, 2001 (Wednesday)
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 1660 Mission Street, Room 2001
This Committee meets regularly every third Wednesday of the month at 1660 Mission Street, Room 2001. If you wish to be placed on a mailing list for agendas, please call (415) 558-6205.
Note: Public comment is welcome and will be heard during each item. Reference documents relating to agenda are available for review at the 1650 Mission Street, Suite 302. For information, please call Alan Tokugawa at (415) 558-6004.
AGENDA
1.0 Call to Order and Roll Call (2 minutes)
2.0 Approval of minutes of prior Code Advisory Committee (CAC) the Regular Meeting of January 17, 2001. (5 minutes)
3.0 Election of the Chair and Vice Chair for the Code Advisory Committee. The term of office for each is one year and will commence with the CAC regular meeting of February 21, 2001. (5 minutes)
4.0 Discussion and possible action regarding Administrative Bulletin review process described in AB-001, Preparing Administrative Bulletins. The possible action will be to recommend revising the current flow chart attachment to AB-001.
(10 minutes)
5.0 Discussion and possible action regarding a possible interfacing of the Code Advisory Committee (CAC) with the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) with the intent of creating a more efficient use of resources, improving the flow of information, and expanding public participation. The possible action will be to transmit a letter to the Director of Building Inspection detailing the CAC position.
(10 minutes)
6.0 Discussion and possible action regarding proposed legislation amending Chapter 31 of the San Francisco Building Code to ban the installation of wood-burning fireplaces and similar devices in new and remodeled residences. The possible action will be to make a recommendation to the full Code Advisory Committee for their further action. (10 minutes)
7.0 Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 41, Sections 41.9 and 41.11 to require that hotels provide each occupant with a receipt for each amount and time period paid, and providing for enforcement; and updating terminology in Sections 41.9 through 41.16 and 41.19 through 41.21 to reflect prior Charter changes establishing a Director and Department of Building Inspection in place of the former Superintendent and Bureau of Building Inspection (Sup. Newsom). The possible action will be to make a recommendation to the Building Inspection Commission for their action. (10 minutes)
- Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed Department of Building Inspection Administrative Bulletin on AApplication of the State Historical Building Code,@ and the related bulletin revision to AB-013 (minor revisions, previously approved by CAC). These proposed Bulletins establish policies and procedures for the application of the State Historical Building Code (SHBC) and define appeals procedures from administrative decisions. The possible action will be to suggest revisions to the draft bulletins, and, if possible, to make a recommendation to the Building Inspection Commission for their action.
(10 minutes)
9.0 Review and possible action regarding the list of Administrative Bulletins currently
under development. The possible action is to update and prioritize the list.
(10 minutes)
10.0 Report and discussion on request from Public Utilities Commission to enforce the Reclaimed Water Use Ordinance (Ord. 390-91), as required by the Public Works Code, Article 22, Sections 1200 -1210. (10 minutes)
11.0 Subcommittee Reports: (30 minutes)
a. Housing Code Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Jim Reed
Subcommittee Member: Jerry Cunningham, P.E.
b. Fire and Life Safety Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Jerry Cunningham, P.E.
Subcommittee Members: Charles Breidinger, P.E., Carolynn Abst
c. Administrative & General Design Subcommittee
Subcommittee Chair: Arnold Lerner, AIA
Subcommittee Members: Zachary Nathan, AIA, Frederic Freund, Tony Sanchez-Corea, Dorie Lee
- Discussion and possible action on recommendation of this subcommittee regarding Administrative Bulletin AB-042, Board of Examiners, Request for Variance, New Materials, or Alternate Methods of Construction. The possible action will be for the full CAC to formulate a recommendation to be transmitted to the BIC for their action.
2.) Discussion and possible action on recommendation of this subcommittee regarding Administrative Bulletin AB-028, Pre-Application Plan Review Proceedings. The possible action will be for the full CAC to formulate a recommendation to be transmitted to the BIC for their action.
- Discussion and possible action on proposed Administrative Bulletin AB-038 regarding Investigative Fee for Work Without Permit (Draft #1.) The possible action will be for the full CAC to formulate a recommendation to be transmitted to the BIC for their action.
- Discussion and possible action on proposed Administrative Bulletin AB-040 regarding Referral of Architects and Engineers to License Boards (Draft #1.) The possible action will be for the full CAC to formulate a recommendation to be transmitted to the BIC for their action.
d. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Charles Breidinger, P.E.
Subcommittee Member: Jim Reed
- Report and discussion regarding a proposal to change San Francisco Electrical Code Section 760-52(b) that requires power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors and cables to be installed in metallic raceways. The proposal is to allow the use of a flexible armored fire alarm cable as well.
2.) Report and discussion regarding disposition of Group R, Division 1 Occupancy hallway ventilation standards which were previously required under the 1995 San Francisco Building Code.
e. Structural Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: James Guthrie, S.E.
Subcommittee Member: Andy Forrest, P.E.
f. Disability Access Subcommittee
Subcommittee Chair: (To be selected)
Subcommittee Members: Arnie Lerner, AIA., Zachary Nathan, AIA
12.0 Secretary’s report on upcoming events, announcements and tasks for the CAC. Report on status of appointments to vacant seats on CAC. (5 minutes)
13.0 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. (3 minutes)
14.0 Public Comment on items not on this agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Code Advisory Committee. Comment time is limited to 3 minutes or at the call of the Chair.
15.0 Adjournment.
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