Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Due to the minimal volume of permit activity related to nonflammable medical gas systems, as well as the high cost of employee training and certification for this specialized function, the most cost effective approach for both applicants and the Department of Building and Zoning Services is to allow the State of Ohio to resume the centralized permitting and inspection of these specialized systems as it currently does for many other areas and jurisdictions.
To that end, this code change will repeal existing Section 4113.83 of the Columbus City Codes, in order to remove local jurisdictional authority for the permitting and inspection of nonflammable medical gas systems, thus allowing the State of Ohio to resume permitting and inspecting these systems. The state Department of Commerce is aware of this change and is working with the Department of Building and Zoning Services to coordinate this transfer as smoothly as possible.
This code change was reviewed at the April 29, 2014, monthly meeting of the Columbus Building Commission and was approved and recommended for adoption by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To repeal existing Section 4113.83 of the Columbus City Codes in order to remove local jurisdictional authority for the permitting and inspection of nonflammable medical gas systems, thus allowing the State of Ohio to resume permitting and inspecting these systems.
Body
WHEREAS, there is minimal volume of permit activity related to nonflammable medical gas systems, as well as a high cost of employee training and certification for this specialized function; and
WHEREAS, the most cost effective approach for both applicants and the Department of Building and Zoning Services is to allow the State of Ohio to resume the centralized permitting and inspection of these specialized systems as it currently does for many other areas and jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the state Department of Com...
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