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Item 6A-6J SPIN Report SPIN MEETING REPORT SPIN Item Number: SPIN2019-11 City Case Numbers: NA Project Name: The City of Southlake is proposing the adoption of the 2018 International Building, Residential, Fire, Fuel, Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, Swimming Pool & Spa, Energy, Existing Building and Property Maintenance Codes regulating new and existing structures in Southlake, Texas, as recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). SPIN Neighborhoods: Citywide Meeting Date: February 26, 2019 Meeting Location: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX City Council Chambers Total Attendance: 9 Host: David Alexander, Community Engagement Committee Applicants Presenting: Paul Ward, Chief Building Official, City of Southlake City Staff Present: Patty Moos, Planner Presentation begins: 6:13 pm Presentation ends: 6:27 pm Town Hall Forums can be viewed in their entirety by visiting http://www.cityofsouthlake.com and clicking on “I Want to” and “View” “Video on Demand” – forums are listed under SPIN by meeting date. FORUM SUMMARY: Property Situation: Citywide Details: Overview of proposed ordinances adopting the 2018 International Building, residential, Fire, Fuel, Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, Swimming Pool and Spa, Energy, Existing Building and Property Maintenance Codes regulating new and existing structures in Southlake, Texas as recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The Building Board of Appeals have approved the recommendation of the proposed adoption of the proposed ordinances. Presentation:                                                                                   Questions and Concerns: 1. Will these codes apply to existing homes? No. These are for new homes and will apply only to renovations and additions. 2. Can you identify which codes could apply? For residential: electrical and any addition that would create a home with over 6,000 square feet, the house would need to be retrofitted with a fire sprinkler system. 3. Is IBC (non-residential structures) being adopted with this ordinance and the NCTCOG recommendations? Yes. It includes more occupancy calculations and items of clarification. SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions raised by residents and the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this report should not be taken as guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council. Southlake Connect Results for the February 26, 2019 SPIN Town Hall Forum