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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Division 1 of Article 1 (Building Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Building Code and local amendments; and creating offenses; and repealing and replacing Article 10 (Existing Building Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Existing Building Code and local amendments; and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Development Services Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
June 3, 2021 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20210603-059 adopting the 2021 International Building Code and local amendments, the 2021 International Existing Building Code and local amendments, and repealing and replacing Article 13 of City Code Chapter 25-12 on Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Kelly was absent.
February 27, 2025 - Council set the public hearing for March 27 on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes' second on an 11-0 vote.
March 27, 2025 - Council conducted a public hearing but took no action.
For More Information:
Todd Wilcox, Building Official, Todd.Wilcox@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-1681; Steve Leitch, Division Manager, Steve.Leitch@austintexas.gov.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
August 28, 2024 - Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals recommended adoption of the 2024 International Existing Building Code and related local amendments on a 7-0 vote.
February 27, 2025 - Council set the public hearing for March 27 on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes' second on an 11-0 vote.
Additional Backup Information:
The International Building Code provides minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare of the occupants of new and existing commercial and multi-fa...
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