Code Advisory Committee
Code Advisory Committee
Notice ofRegular Meeting of the
CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE: January 17, 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 October 18, 2000. (10 minutes)
3.0 Nomination of the Chair and Vice Chair for the Code Advisory Committee. The election will occur at the February 21, 2001 regular meeting. The term of office for each is one year and will commence with the CAC regular meeting of February 21, 2001. (10 minutes)
4.0 Review of current membership of the CAC Subcommittees, and election or re-appointment of chairpersons (10 minutes)
5.0 Discussion and possible action regarding a proposal to change the 1998 San Francisco Mechanical Code (SFMC), Section 1027, Exception, as submitted by the DBI Plumbing Inspection Division. The proposal is to delete the exception which allows group R Occupancies of less than 6 units to be exempt from the requirements of certification of low pressure boilers, and thus to require all residential users of low pressure boilers to obtain annual certification and compliance with California Boiler Safety codes. The possible action will be to accept the proposed change, accept the proposed change with amendments, set aside for further study, or to reject the proposed change. (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 further action. (10 minutes)
8.0 Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed Department of Building Inspection Administrative Bulletin on AApplication of the State Historical Building Code.@ This proposed Bulletin would establish policies and procedures for the application of the State Historical Building Code (SHBC) and to define appeals procedures from administrative decisions. The possible action will be to suggest revisions to the draft bulletin, and, if possible, to make a recommendation to the Building Inspection Commission for their further action. (10 minutes)
9.0 Discussion and possible action 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. The possible action will be to accept the proposed change, accept the proposed change with amendments, set aside for further study, or to reject the proposed change.
(10 minutes)
10.0 Discussion and possible action regarding disposition of Group R, Division 1 Occupancy hallway ventilation standards which were previously required under the 1995 San Francisco Building Code. The possible action will be to make a recommendation to the Building Inspection Commission for their further action.
(10 minutes)
11.0 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)
12.0 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)
13.0 Report on adoption of the California Building Codes. (5 minutes)
14.0 Subcommittee Reports: (10 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
1.) 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 further 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 further action.
3.) Discussion and possible action on proposed Administrative Bulletin regarding Investigative Fee for Work Without Permit.
d. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Chair: Charles Breidinger, P.E.
Subcommittee Member: Jim Reed
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
15.0 Secretary’s report on upcoming events, announcements and tasks for the CAC. Report on status of appointments to vacant seats on CAC. (5 minutes)
16.0 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)
17.0 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.
18.0 Adjournment.
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