Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The city of Columbus in 2006 adopted the statewide mandated Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) as the building code covering the construction of all one-, two-, and three-Family Dwellings within the city. This code included an optional appendix for pools and spas associated with one-, two-, and three-Family dwellings. After researching what code would be best to cover pools and spas, it was decided to incorporate the Appendix G of the RCO into the local adoption of this model building code.
While this code change will adopt Appendix G of the RCO, it will not change or affect the status of any permits related to these items or create any new permit requirement, regulation, or code, as Appendix G is based on the prior model code that was in effect for these items. This code change was reviewed by the Columbus Building Commission at their July 17, 2007 monthly public meeting and recommended this code change for approval and adoption by Columbus City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend section 4127.01 in Chapter 4127 of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, in order to adopt Appendix "G" of the Residential Code of Ohio so that the Columbus Building Code can cover residential swimming pools.
Body
WHEREAS, the city of Columbus in 2006 adopted the statewide mandated Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) as the building code covering the construction of all one-, two-, and three-Family Dwellings within the city; and
WHEREAS, this code included an optional appendix for pools and spas associated with one-, two-, and three-Family dwellings; and
WHEREAS, after researching what code would be best to cover pools and spas, it was decided to incorporate the Appendix G of the RCO into the local adoption of this model building code and
WHEREAS, while this code change will adopt Appendix G of the RCO, it will not change or affect the status of any permits related to these items or create any new permit requirement, regulation, or code, as Appendix G is based on the prior model code that was in effect for these items; and
WHEREAS, this code changes was reviewed by the Columbus Building Commission at their July 17, 2007, monthly public meeting and recommended this code change for approval and adoption by Columbus City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the existing Section 4127.01 of the Columbus City Codes. 1959, is hereby amended to read as follows:
4127.01 Residential Code of Ohio (RCO).
(A) Incorporated. The "Residential Code of Ohio for One-, Two- and Three Family Dwellings," also known as the RCO, as adopted, and/or as republished from time to time, by the Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) of the State of Ohio, Department of Commerce, and Division of Industrial Compliance, shall be in full force and effect. This code includes, but is not limited to, all related codes and standards for electrical, mechanical (HVAC), refrigeration, hydronic and plumbing systems. The provisions of this model code shall apply to all buildings and structures governed under the provisions of the OBBS - Residential Code of Ohio (RCO). The OBBS-Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) is incorporated as if set out fully at length herein and is referred to as the RCO. Included in this adoption shall be "Appendix G - Pools".
(B) Plans and specifications submitted to the Department for approval for the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure covered by this code, any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures, or any accessory structures, shall be governed by the code as adopted above.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.