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Clive advances building- and fire-code updates; council debates a proposed roofing-permit policy
Summary
Council advanced adoption of updated building and fire codes (including a 110 mph minimum wind-load for residential risk category) and discussed a proposed roofing-permit program (50% replacement for pitched roofs, 25% for flat roofs) and inspection procedures; staff will return with policy options for strategic planning.
The Clive City Council voted to advance adoption of updated building and fire codes and held an extensive policy discussion about a proposed roofing-permit program.
Ryan (staff) explained the building-code changes, noting the city uses ASCE guidance and that the new residential minimum ultimate wind speed is set at 110 miles per hour for risk-2 (residential) structures. He said, “110 is what we were originally proposing and still proposing tonight, that 110 wind load would be the minimum.” Council moved the code on second consideration and staff recommended adoption.
Staff then described a…
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