City of Columbus - File #: 0719-2004

• File #: 0719-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/5/2004
• In control: Rules & Reference Committee
• On agenda: 6/14/2004
• Final action: 6/15/2004
• Title: To amend sections of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, in Chapter 4101 in order to correct references to the adopted model codes and to specify by adding new definitions and other code clarifications in Chapter 4113 that potable water piping is part of the building services plumbing equipment system.
• Sponsors: Maryellen O'Shaughnessy

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/15/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/15/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/14/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Taken from the Table	Pass
6/14/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/14/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
5/3/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Taken from the Table	Pass
5/3/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Tabled Indefinitely	Pass
4/26/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Tabled to Certain Date	Pass
4/19/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
4/7/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
4/6/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/6/2004	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/6/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/6/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND:
Building Services Division (BSD) is the regulatory agency for all types of building and structures being newly constructed, altered or renovated within the City. For that reason, it is essential that BSD maintains the Columbus Building Code (Title 41) to reflect correct and current references to the model codes and the code requirements of the City that have been adopted. It is equally essential that from time to time BSD modify the Columbus Building Code (Title 41) with pertinent descriptive definitions and clarifying text for specific issues when BSD ascertains that deficiencies exist causing construction industry misunderstanding of the intent of a code requirement. Subsequently, BSD has determined the following modifications to the Columbus Building Code (Title 41) are needed.

Accordingly, this ordinance purposely corrects erroneous Ohio Building Code (OBC) references currently found in various Sections of Chapter 4101 - "Definitions", expands current definition text for clarity, and adds new definitions appropriate to the attributes of plumbing systems of a building or structure. This proposal also clarifies in Chapter 4113 - "Permits and Fees", that potable water piping is an analogous part of the building services plumbing equipment system of a building. On January 21, 2004 the Building Services Division's Board of Review of Plumbing and Sewer Contractors and of Journeyperson Plumbers made a motion to approve the proposed changes to City of Columbus Building Code Section 4113.61 - "Plumbing Permit."

Subsequently, a Public Hearing on this proposed Ordinance was held before the Columbus Building Commission on February 17, 2004. The Building Commission at that time voted to recommend that it be forwarded to the Columbus City Council for adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.



Title

To amend sections of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, in Chapter 4101 in order to correct r...