Ordinance 2nd Reading - Building Safety: Consider Ordinance No. 2024-O0034, amending Chapter 28 "Building Regulations" Articles 28.01 - 28.08 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances to reflect adoption of the 2021 International Codes and 2020 National Electrical Code.
Item Summary
On March 5, 2024, the City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance.
Chapter 28 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances Articles 28.01 – 28.08 details the general provisions related to all model building codes adopted in Articles 28.09 – 28.18. These include provisions related to administration and enforcement, materials, equipment and methods, contractor registration, permits and inspections, Certificate of Use and Occupancy, movement and relocation of structures, and demolition of structures.
The proposed administrative amendments will update the current City of Lubbock ordinance provisions to reference the 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 International Existing Building Code, 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spas Code, and 2020 National Electrical Code editions considered for adoption.
Fiscal Impact
None
Staff/Board Recommending
Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager Robert Wallace, Director of Development Services Model Codes and Construction Advisory Board