HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-88RESOLUTION NO. 98-88
RESOLUTION REQUESTING DIRECTION ON ENFORCEMENT OF OPTIONAL
CHAPTER 1306 OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE
WHEREAS, Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota State Building Code is optional;
WHEREAS, Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota State Building Code was inadvertently
adopted and included as part of Ordinance Number 1344;
WHEREAS, enforcement would put a financial strain on existing and future
commercial/industrial property owners in their redevelopment and remodeling efforts;
WHEREAS, enforcement would create additional demands on the existing infrastructure
to include the street excavation repair and water distribution systems;
WHEREAS, the Building Official requested adoption in error and here to date has never
enforced this provision;
WHEREAS, a fire sprinkler system is required by the Uniform Building Code for certain
buildings and is adopted without option;
WHEREAS, before adoption of this chapter, an evaluation of the municipal water
distribution system should be conducted by a private agency as suggested by the City
Engineer;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City staff enforce the provisions of the 1995
Minnesota State Building Code adopted by Ordinance 1344 with the exception of
optional Chapter 1306 which provisions should be waived.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is directed to prepare a new Ordinance for
consideration by the City Council said Ordinance to repeal Ordinance 1344 and adopt the
new 1998 Minnesota State Building excluding Chapter 1306.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this proposed Ordinance be presented to the City Council
at the earliest available date.
Passed this 12~ day of October, 1998.
Offered by: Ruetfimann
Seconded by: Sturdevant
j~-Anne Student, Council
ayor ~sep~ Sturdevant