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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET PROJECT: Consider an ordinance amending the City's Building Code to conform with state law by adopting the International Residential Code and the National Electrical Code for all residential construction within the City of Paris. BACKGROUND: At the recent session of the Texas Legislature, the Legislature adopted Senate Bill 365. Senate Bill 365 Amends Chapter 214 of the Texas Local Government Code to add a new Subchapter G thereto, entitled Building Codes. Subchapter G mandates that from and after January 1, 2002, with the exception of ongoing construction, the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings shall be the municipal residential building code for all cities in the state of Texas. Likewise, Senate Bill 365 also mandates that the National Electrical Code shall be the municipal residential electrical construction code for all residential electrical construction in municipalities in the state of Texas. The codes adopted by the Legislature are the respective codes as they existed on May 1, 2001, with subsequent alterations or amendments. DESCRIPTION: The proposed ordinance would meet the state law requirements by amending the City's building code to reflect implementation of the International Residential Code and the National Electrical Code to govern all construction, alteration, remodeling, enlargement, and repair of residential structures in the city of Paris. The ordinance would go into effect January 1, 2002, save and except for ongoing construction which would be governed by the City's previous codes. This amendment preserves the Standard Building Code as the building code applicable to all other construction within the city of Paris. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider adoption of the proposed ordinance. STAFF CONTACT: Chief Building Official Steve Methven and City Attorney Larry W. Schenk SCHEDULE: Consider for approval at City Council December 10, 2001, regular Council meeting. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: The proposed ordinance is enclosed with a copy of Senate Bill 365 for City Council's review.