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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 5 (Mechanical Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 Uniform Mechanical 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. 20210603-058 adopting the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code and local amendments on Mayor Pro Team 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, 2025, 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:
Charles Ablanedo, Commercial Mechanical Inspections Supervisor, Charles.Ablanedo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-9027; Todd Wilcox, Building Official, Todd.Wilcox@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-1681.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
June 25, 2024 - The Mechanical and Plumbing Board recommended the adoption of the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code and related local amendments on a 7-0 vote.
Additional Backup Information:
The Uniform Mechanical Code establishes minimum requirements to provide safe and efficient heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. The proposed ordinance reduces local amendments while addressing industry preferences. The Development Services Department obtained stakeholder feedback through the Public Input platform.