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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance amending Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 8, Article X, Division 9, Section 8-151, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), regarding building materials related to electrical code standards and specifications. (First Reading)*
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Recent changes have been made to the Texas Local Government Code which need to be reflected in the Zoning and Development Code. The following section is revised to in order to comply with HB 2439, effective on September 1, 2019. The bill amends the Texas Local Government Code to prohibit or limit the use or installation of a building product or material on residential or commercial buildings if the building product or material is approved for use by a national model code.
Section 8-151: Requirements for aluminum and copper conductors for electrical construction are removed in order to comply with the Texas Local Government Code. Originally included in the code for safety reasons, the requirements are no longer critical because of improvements in aluminum technology.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 2, 2019 and voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the ordinance.