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Board approves strike of water‑resistive‑barrier exception from replacement rule
Summary
The Lawrence building‑code board voted unanimously to remove a proposed exception for water‑resistive barriers in amendment 309.2, resolving a technical disagreement about when siding replacement triggers full compliance; Warren White moved the measure and the board recorded the vote as 10–0.
The Lawrence building‑code board voted to approve a code amendment with a targeted strike to an exception involving water‑resistive barriers.
Staff explained the change as part of a broader effort to harmonize local administrative provisions with the International Building Code. A committee member argued that the exception — which would have allowed some siding replacements without addressing the water‑resistive barrier — undercut the intent of 309.2 and could leave compromised barriers in place after work: “I would strike out the part about water resistant barrier are not altered because I think you wanna alter it,” the committee member said. The board discussed whether patching or partial replacement should trigger full compliance and whether the exception would defeat the provision’s purpose.
Warren White made the motion to approve the amendment with the exception removed; the motion was seconded and carried without opposition. Board members later confirmed Sarah’s remote participation and the tally was recorded as 10–0. The board did not adopt further amendments to the section at this meeting and asked staff to reflect the change in the redline language.
