Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Subsections (f) through (j) to Section 13-2.2 Regarding the Construction of Weather-Exposed Building Elements Extending Beyond Exterior Walls, such as Balconies, Landings, Decks and Stairs. (Community Development 481001)
Introduction Ordinance Amending the Aluminum Municipal Code by adding subsections F through J to Section 13 Dash 2.2 regarding construction of whether exposed building elements extending beyond experience walls, exterior walls and balcony landings next year. Good evening. We had a mayor council. My name is Greg McFadden of the building official following this summer's tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley. It was determined that the cause of the collapse was dry rot due to inadequate weather protection and ventilation. In response to those findings, Stapp proposes adopting a local code amendments to require increased ventilation of enclosed deck and balcony assemblies and to require that they be constructed using dry rot resistant materials. I'd be happy to answer any questions. Can you clarify those people that have that currently? How would this come up? Sorry. You currently have a balcony or deck? This does. This only affects new construction. Thank you. Any other questions? So no rush, Kraft. Thank you. Madam Mayor, I have an iPad that's not cooperating, but I can see my book, my bookmark. Thank you, Mr. McFadden. This was a good report. And yes, I think everybody in the Bay Area is probably aware of the tragedy that happened in Berkeley and the deaths of the Irish students who are here. And so in the end, the code section 13, dash 2.2 F, there is a reference to an access panel of sufficient size, I think on the underside of the whatever the appurtenances, the balcony or the landing or the stair to allow periodic inspection. So my question was, will there be periodic inspection of these spaces? How does that work? The intent is for the property owner to be able to look inside. Okay. Not for the. City. All right. All right. Thank you. Well, and with that, I think this is a very important amendment to our municipal code. And I would move approval of the introduction of this ordinance, amending the Alameda Municipal Code by adding subsections F through J to Section 13 Dash 2.2 regarding the construction of whether exposed building elements extending beyond exterior walls such as balconies , landings, decks and stairs. Okay. Oh. There you go. Good luck on that one. All those in favor of motion passed unanimously. Thank you very much. Okay. The report. And did he manage your communications?