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Board of Appeals
Brookings, SD
April 9, 2007
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Spencer Hawley called the regular meeting of the Board of Appeals to order on April 5,
2007 at 10:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Members present were Ray Froehlich, Dick
Anderson, Dan Rettedal, and Hawley. Also present were Building Services Administrator Greg
Miller, City Manager Dennis Falken and City Engineer Jackie Lanning.
The agenda was approved.
Greg Miller presented a draft of Ordinance 09-07, titled “An Ordinance Amending Article II of
Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings and Pertaining to the Adoption of
the 2003 International Mechanical Code and the 2003 International Existing Building Code, and
Certain Amendments to the 2003 International Building Code and the 2003 Residential Code”.
(Froehlich/Rettedal) Motion to approve Ordinance No. 09-07. All present voted aye. MOTION
CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned.
_______________________ _________________________
Jackie Lanning, Secretary Spencer Hawley, Chairperson
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Board of Appeals
Brookings, SD
April 9, 2007
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
Chairperson Spencer Hawley called the regular meeting of the Board of Appeals to order on April 5,
2007 at 10:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Members present were Ray Froehlich, Dick
Anderson, Dan Rettedal, and Hawley. Also present were Building Services Administrator Greg
Miller, City Manager Dennis Falken and City Engineer Jackie Lanning.
The agenda was approved.
Greg Miller presented a draft of Ordinance 09-07, titled “An Ordinance Amending Article II of
Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings and Pertaining to the Adoption of
the 2003 International Mechanical Code and the 2003 International Existing Building Code, and
Certain Amendments to the 2003 International Building Code and the 2003 Residential Code”.
Miller summarized the recently adopted codes and amendments stating the 2003 IBC and IRC were
adopted in late 2004, and were enacted January 1, 2005, with some amendments. He also stated the
City has been using the 2003 International Mechanical Code and 2003 Existing Building Codes,
although they have not been officially adopted. The City of Sioux Falls is also using these codes.
Froehlich asked if these codes require a person to install smoke detectors if they are replacing a
window, and Miller said no. The board discussed whether or not we should adopt the International
Plumbing Code. Miller indicated the state has adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code, which they use
for inspections. Miller indicated the State has adopted the IBC and IRC, which is the minimum
code builders must use if there is no adopted code for their city or county. Hawley asked how many
codes there are. Miller stated there are many, including fire, plumbing, electrical and gas codes. The
City has adopted the 1997 Fire Code, which doesn’t always match the IBC and IRC. One example
is the use of hazardous occupancy. The Fire Department is studying the 2006 International Fire
Code, which may be adopted. Miller said he would also be studying the 2006 IBC and IRC and the
Board of Appeals will be involved in that adoption process.
The snow load terminology in the Ordinance was discussed. Miller described that the ground snow
load language is a more common terminology for engineers, and that is how the IBC and IRC
described snow load. The current minimum roof live load of 30 pounds is essentially equal to the
proposed 40 pounds ground snow load. Miller thought the new snow load amendment would not
affect most builders, but may affect some steel building manufactures.
Froehlich/Rettedal made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 09-07. All present voted aye.
MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned.
_______________________ _________________________
Jackie Lanning, Secretary Spencer Hawley, Chairperson