pages: CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2005-04-05 | 6 | The Supervising Planner responded that plans reviewed by the Building Department would be checked against the Alameda Building Code; stated any new construction has to be done according to the 2001 CBC ; that any rehabilitation to the existing buildings needs to be done to Code, but not necessarily the 2001 CBC . Mayor Johnson inquired whether there would be any work done that would trigger a requirement for all buildings to be brought up to code, to which the Supervising Planner responded that she was not qualified to answer the question; stated the Building Official would need to respond. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether any safety issues would be addressed by the Building Official before the buildings were reoccupied and whether a Certificate of Occupancy would need to be issued. The Supervising Planner responded that the Building Code requires that only safe buildings be occupied. The Project Architect stated that he was not aware that the Building Department identified any structural problems. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired how the balconies would be checked. The Project Architect responded that a Structural Engineer would make sure that the existing balconies are structurally sound. Mr. Hartney stated that the Community Center and any additional work on the old building needs to be built to 2001 CBC ; noted that the Planning Department would check the safety of every building before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The Acting City Manager stated that the exterior work is primarily cosmetic; noted that nothing was being done that would structurally change the balconies; stated that he would ensure that the Building Official check the balconies and that the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) trigger would be reviewed. The Project Architect stated that the 2001 CBC has a provision that excludes any upgrades from complying with the ADA for residential buildings built and occupied before 1991; noted that any new work done to the Community Center needs to conform with the current standards. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the building would implement fire safety measures. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 April 5, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-05.pdf |