Request for Council Action for Ordinance 2003-20 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION

ORDINANCE: O-2003-20

SUBJECT: Building Codes Update

RECOMMENDATION: Adoption of the ordinance

SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:

Periodically building codes are updated to provide safety while recognizing new construction materials and methods. The proposed codes were discussed during the Study Session of July 7. The Policy Report associated with the Study Session is attached.

During the Study Session, Council requested additional information from the West Metro Fire Protection District. Specific questions were raised regarding the Fire Code requirement that open-flame cooking devices not be operated on combustible balconies of multi-family buildings such as apartments, condominiums and townhomes. A memorandum providing the additional information will be provided to Council no later than the Friday Report of July 18.

DATE OF FIRST READING: July 14, 2003

DATE OF SECOND READING: July 28, 2003

ORIGINATED BY: Public Works Department

STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Jay N. Hutchison, City Engineer, 303-987-7916

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Ordinance O-2003-20
Policy Report
Memorandum from the Chair of the Lakewood Board of Appeals recommending adoption of the codes.
Blacklined Municipal Code Title 14 reflecting proposed ordinance

SUBMITTED BY:
Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Works

REVIEWED BY:
Joni Inman, Director Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager