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. .• CITY OF NORTH OLMSTID BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPRATS MINUTES - JANiJARY 24, 1991 I. ROLL CALL: Present: J. Kazak, J. Mulloy, and R. Burk -Absent: B. Schulz and D. Spoerke Also Pre:;ent: Building ConmLissioner Conway and Clerk of Commissions Oring. II. REVIELI AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES:- Bo Kazak moved to approve the minutes of November 29,1990 as submitted; seconded by J. Mulloy, and unanimously approved. III. COMMUNICATIONS: No items. IV. HEARINGS: 1) James H. Fish, 29320 Bretton Ridge Drive. Request approval of an alternate method of construction using a pre-fabricated material. Approval can be granted under Section 1315.04-C of the Building Codes. Chairman Burk administered the oath to M. Crudell, Tech Built Manufacturing Company, and neighbors, Mrs.. Marasek, R. Vanik, R. Wood (other neighbors were present but did not give their names). P1r. Crudel explained that he manufactured a panelized building sys,tem which has approval from several Ohio comimuiities, the only disapproval was in Strongsville. He also has approval fran the Building Officials Conference of Northeast Ohioa Because of the cost and time involved he has not sought approval from B.O.C.A. preferring instead to approach each comnunity. He has submitted a letter from John Bowes, a structural engineer who does his plan review. He explained the building system using 1 by 2 inch, 18 gauge steel (G-90 galvanized) studs on 2 foot centers, and a solid matrix of expanded polystyrene of a 1 pound density which is protected by 1/2 inch drywall. He maintains that these homes are safer in a fire than a wood frame house. They do have a A.S.T.M 119 fire rating. They meet or exceed all basic codes. The main advantage of these houses is that they are energy efficient with an R-30 wall and R-50 roof, and dampness or water does not affect polystyrene. Heating costs are estimated at less than $150.00 per year, one house erected 3 years ago in Bay Village averages $80.00 per year and uses a hot water tank as the heat source. He advised that the walls are open for inspection during construction and that a wire chase is installed at the factory for the electric service. He explained exactly how such a house is constructed advising that there would be a moisture barrier between the siding and the panels. Building Commissioner Conway requested several items: literature on the polystyrene, more corner detail, plans either stamped by the engineer or some type of correlation between the engineer's approval and these particular plans, and details on how openings are reinforced. N1r. Crudell explained how the headers were installed and stated that they have been thoroughly tested. Mr. Conway requested the results of this testing. He advised the Board that there was a similar house erected