Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Building Services Division (BSD) is the agency certified by the State of OhioBoard of Building Standards that functions to regulate and enforce the requirements of the Ohio Building Code (OBC) for the alteration, construction, maintenance and repair of all buildings and structures that it covers.
Consequently, for proper enforcement and implementation of the OBC, it is imperative for BSD to codify particular requirements of the OBC in the Columbus Building Code (Title 41) assuring that implementation requirements are stated therein for reference and enforcement by the Division. Additionally, since the OBC is a ever changing model code, from time to time it is necessary for BSD to add, amend or repeal sections of the Columbus Building Code (CBC) relating to the OBC.
Therefore, it is the purpose of this legislation to replace an existing Columbus Building Code section stipulating the requirements for the posting of occupancy load signs with the current OBC model code language, and to add a new OBC reference in Columbus Building Code Chapter 4117 concerning the same subject matter.
A Public Hearing was held before the Columbus Building Commission on August 19, 2003. The Columbus Building Commission at that time voted to recommend this proposed ordinance be forwarded to Columbus City Council for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend Columbus Building Code (Title 41) Chapters 4113 and 4117 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, by repealing and reenacting a section of Chapter 4113 and enacting a new section Chapter 4117 that clarifies the requirements under the Ohio Building Code concerning the posting of occupancy load signs in places of assembly and education.
Body
WHEREAS, the Building Services Division (BSD) is the agency certified by the State of Ohio, Board of Building Standards, that functions to regulate and enforce the requirements of the Ohio Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Building Code is the adopted model code for the alteration, construction, maintenance and repair of all buildings and structures so governed; and
WHEREAS, for proper enforcement and implementation of the Ohio Building Code, it is imperative for BSD to codify particular requirements of the Ohio Building Code into the Columbus Building Code assuring that implementation requirements are stated therein for reference by the construction industry and enforcement by the Division; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Building Code is an ever changing model code, and consequently from time to time it is necessary for BSD to add, amend or repeal sections of the Columbus Building Code relating to the Ohio Building Code so that the Columbus Building Code correctly reflects model code requirements; and
WHEREAS, it is the purposes of this legislation to replace an existing code section stipulating the requirements of the posting of occupancy load signs in Chapter 4113, which is presently in conflict with the current OBC model code, and to add a new OBC reference for the purpose of elaboration to Chapter 4117 concerning the same subject matter; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Columbus Building Commission on August 19, 2003, whereat the Columbus Building Commission voted to recommend this proposed ordinance be forwarded to Columbus City Council for adoption; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Columbus City Codes, 1959, are hereby supplemented by the enactment of a new Section 4113.35 which reads as follows:
4113.35 Occupancy load sign plan review.
(A) Every room or space that is an assembly or education occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in compliance with the Ohio Building Code.
(B) A plan is required to be submitted for each assembly or education area for review in order to obtain an occupancy load determination. The fee for an occupancy load sign determination shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule.
(C) The information required to appear on the occupant load sign shall be determined by the Chief Building Official. Such information shall be recorded in an indelible manner in accordance with the design approved by the Chief Building Official.
(D) Replacement of posted signs. All occupancy load signs for posting shall be furnished by the owner and shall be of a permanent design. They shall not be removed or defaced and, if lost, removed or defaced, shall be immediately replaced by the owner.
Section 2. That the Columbus City Codes, 1959, are hereby supplemented by the enactment of a new Section 4117.12 which reads as follows:
4117.12 Posting of occupant load sign.
(A) Pursuant to the Ohio Building Code (OBC) every room or space that is an assembly or education occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in compliance with the Ohio Building Code.
(B) The information required to appear on the occupant load sign shall be determined by the Chief Building Official. Such information shall be recorded in an indelible manner in accordance with the design approved by the Chief Building Official.
(C) All occupancy load signs for posting shall be furnished by the owner and shall be of a permanent design. They shall not be removed or defaced and, if lost, removed or defaced, shall be immediately replaced by the owner.
(D) Replacement of posted signs. All occupancy load signs for posting shall be furnished by the owner and shall be of a permanent design. They shall not be removed or defaced and, if lost, removed or defaced, shall be immediately replaced by the owner.
(E) The fee for an occupancy load sign determination shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule.
Section 3. That the existing section 4113.35 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby repealed.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.