Explanation
BACKGROUND: This code change removes the local definition of "high rise building" from the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, as the definition is no longer needed as it is now contained in the state mandate Ohio Building Code. Also, as currently drafted, the local definition conflicts with the definition contained in the state model code. The local definition currently contains a reference to an alternative measurement for determining high rise height, being above six stories, where the state code sets a height of seventy five feet, regardless of the number of stories contained therein. These code changes were reviewed by the Columbus Building Commission at their February 19, 2010, meeting and the Columbus Building Commission recommended the changes for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend Section 4101.08 of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, specifically removing the definition of "high rise building" as the definition is now contained in the latest version of the Ohio Building Code and is no longer needed in the Columbus Building Code.
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WHEREAS, this code change removes the local definition of "high rise building" from the Title 41, the Columbus Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the most recent version of the Ohio Building Code sets a height of seventy five feet, regardless of the number of stories contained therein; and
WHEREAS, the local definition is no longer needed as it is contained in the state code; and
WHEREAS, these code changes were reviewed by the Columbus Building Commission at their February 19, 2010, meeting and the Columbus Building Commission recommended the changes for approval; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That section 4101.08 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby amended to read as follows:
4101.08 Letter H.
"High rise building" means a building of any use group having floors used for human occupancy located more than six (6) stories or seventy-five (75) feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
"Home improvement contract" means an agreement for the performance of a home improvement or repair.
"Home improvement contractor" means any person who owns or operates a home improvement business or who undertakes or offers to undertake or agrees to undertake or agrees to perform any home improvement, whether or not such person is a prime contractor. "Home improvement contractor" includes any person who negotiates or offers to negotiate a home improvement contract to be performed by another, unless such person is the employee or authorized representative of a single licensed home improvement contractor.
Section 2. That the prior existing section 4101.08 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.