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Building official reports 43 permits, plans Title IX text amendment and notes state energy-code update
Summary
The building official said the department processed 43 permits in April with a reported total valuation of about $14 million and permit fees as stated; he flagged two large projects (a Woosung solar project and a Precision Pork addition), said he will present a Title IX text amendment next month and noted the state adopted the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, prompting proposed code changes.
The meeting received a monthly report from the building official on permit activity and pending code amendments.
Joe, the building official, said the department processed 43 permits in April and reported a total valuation of $14,000,107.01 and permit fees reported as $96,721.80. He attributed those totals to the inclusion of two substantial permits: a Woosung solar project on Pilgrim Road and an addition for a commercial hog facility, Precision Pork, on Caulfield Road.
Joe said he will present a text amendment to Title IX at the next meeting to expand the list of work that would be exempt from permitting. He also noted that the state has adopted the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code; he indicated he will propose amending local code references accordingly (he discussed moving from a 2021 reference toward the more recent code update).
During a follow-up question from another member, Joe addressed concerns about mold in the back of a magazine facility. He said past leaks caused mold growth, but that once water was shut off the problem largely abated and plumbing repairs are underway.
The building official’s report was informational; no formal code changes were approved at the meeting. The department plans to bring the Title IX amendment forward next month for member consideration.
