HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Setting the Date of Public Hearing to review the Propossal to Adopt the 2021 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the 2021 Edition of the International Mechanical Code with State and Local Amendments RESOLUTION NO. 21-449
RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2021 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
AND THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH
STATE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Uniform Plumbing Code(UPC),published by the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO), and the International Mechanical Code (IMC),
published by the International Code Council (ICC), are the two model codes of standards for
plumbing and mechanical construction and maintenance in use throughout the United States; and,
WHEREAS, these Codes are typically updated at three-year intervals to reflect the latest
improvements in construction technology; however, the State of Iowa skipped the 2018 adoption
cycle; and,
WHEREAS,on June 23,2021,the State adopted the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code and the
2021 International Mechanical Code with amendments; and,
WHEREAS, in previous years,local jurisdictions had the option to adopt different codes so
long as the Code was not less restrictive than state law; however, State law now requires adoption
of the UPC and IMC; and,
WHEREAS,alternative Codes are not permitted,but local amendments to the UPC and IMC
may be adopted as long as they are not less restrictive than the UPC and IMC; and,
WHEREAS,in previous years,the City adopted the International Fuel Gas Code(IFGC)for
fuel gas installations in lieu of Chapter 12 of the UPC; and,
WHEREAS,with this year's requirement to adopt the same codes as the State,the City must
adopt Chapter 12 of the UPC;therefore,the need for the City to adopt the IFGC has been eliminated;
and,
WHEREAS,after a review of the Codes was completed by the Inspections Division and the
Legal Department, it then moved to the Building Board of Appeals for review; and,
WHEREAS, the Building Board of Appeals held a public hearing on August 2, 2021, and
there were no contractors present for the meeting and no public input was submitted; and,
WHEREAS, the Building Board of Appeals made a motion to recommend to the City
Council approval of the 2021 UPC and the 2021 IMC with State of Iowa Amendments and local
amendments; and,
WHEREAS, staff is now requesting a public hearing to be held on August 24, 2021, to
review the proposal to adopt the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the 2021 edition
of the International Mechanical Code with State and local amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the date of public hearing on August 24,2021,to review the proposal to adopt the 2021 edition
of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the 2021 edition of the International Mechanical Code with State
and local amendments is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10' day of August, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10'day of August, 2021.