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Building Cumnussion Minutes
January 16, 2008
Mechanical equipment is located in attics the requirements of Chapter
16.32 of this title shall apply. Exception: Doers and hutches that are
hinged, shall ha.e latches operable room occupant and nonoccupant
sides. bfofion was made bylhomas hobbever to cu:ept sta(fproposcd
amendments for Appendix G, Swinmring Pools and Section AG 201
definitions; and Section 807 1,Attic access with the exceptions, seconded
bvdoseph nickels. Motion passed unamnoul sly.
G Discussion on Section R314 IInder stair protection. All accessible
spaceunder interior starts shall ha c walls, under stair surface and any
soffits protected on the enclosed side wifll minimum '/a'gypsum board.
Motion made be Joseph Nickels to accept and approve the inclusion of
"all' to See Liu" li,371 8, Under Stair Protection, seconded by Richmd
Sinnetp Jr. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Discussion on Section R315.1. Handrails having minimum sod
oncCluall"I heights of yy and 38 inches (861nun and 96,5mn ),
respecticlg measured vertically from the nosing of the treads, shall be
provided nn at least one side of sta'aways, and all required handrails
shall be continuous the Lull length of the stairs with four or more risers
from o point directly above the top riser of a flight to a point directly
abovethelowcoriserofdle Flight Ends shall be returned or shall
terminate in newel post or safety terminals. Handrails adjacent to a wall
shall have space of not less than 15 inches (Ssmm) between the wa]
and the handrail. Fsecptions. 1) handna5ls shall he permilted to be
interropted by a newel post at a tum, and 2) the rise of a volute, turnout
or starting easing shall be allowed over the lowest tread. Motionmade
by Joseph Nickels to accept and approve the change of nvo to four or
more eery
to Section 831;.1, seconded by Richard Sancti, Jr. Mesion
passed unanimously.
R. Discussion on Section $500.3 Vapor retarder. An approved brae:
retarder with Joints lapped not lues than 6 inches (togatm) shall be
placed bchneen the concrete Floor slab and the base course or prepared
snbgrade where no base course eyests. Reception: Vapor retarder may
beomited: D from attached or detached garages, utility buildings and
other unheated structures, 2) from driveways, walks, patios, and other
fiatwork not likely to be enclosed and heated ata later date, and 3) sphere
approved be,the building official,based on local site conditions. Motion
made by Richard Sinnott, Jr. to include are word "attachul" to 1) for
• vapor retarder in secti on R506.3, seconded by Thomas boldaucr.
Motion passed unarunlously.