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CITY OF NORTEI OLMSTED BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS MINUTES - APRIL 30, 1992 I. ROLL CALL: Vice Chairman Kazak called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: J. Kazak, W. Piar, and D. Spoerke. Absent: R. Burk and B. Schulz Also Present: Building Commissioner Conway, and substitute Clerk of Commission Wingenfeld. II. REVIE[q AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: J. Kazak moved to approve the minutes of February 27, 1992, seconded by W. Piar, and unan:i.mously approved. III. COMMUNICATIONS: No items. N. HEARINGS: 1) Sami Najjar, 26473 Sweetbriar Drive Seeking variance to North Olmsted Plumbing Code (Ohio Plumbing Code) for plumbing fixtures all ready installed without venting. Would seek approval of installation as permitted by the former North Olmsted Plumbing Code (Regional Dwelling House Code) Vice Chairman Kazak administered the oath to Mr. and Mrs. Najjar, Mrs. Champion, neighbor, and L. Cifranic, Plumbing Inspector. Building Commissioner Conway advised that this variance was being requested from the North 0]msted Plumbing Code, not the Ohio Pltunbing Code since this Board could not grant that variance. It was clarified that the 1968 date mentioned on the application was the date that the conversion was made from a septic tank to the sewer system. Mrs. Champion, a neighbor, stated that the Najjars were not aware that they needed a permit to remodel a basement. She maintained that when she did the same thing, many years ago, she was tmaware that a permit was needed. Mr. Najjar stated that he did go to the Engineering Department to get a permit to find out where his sewer lines were. Mr. Conway advised that the Building Department went to his roan in response to a complaint fron a neighbor that they were adding bedrooms in the basement. Mr. Najjar advised tha.t they were putting in a playroom and did not lmow that a permit was needed. At that point the plinnbing had been installed, and and the inspector had ordered it removed. Since they were having a party,he went ahead and tiled the floor. 14r. Cnnway advised that there would be two alternatives, one would be to tear up the floor and take it aut or this could be approved under the former code North Olmsted Code which did make exception for venting in certain circumstances where plumbing is below grade. They had determined that it would have been feasible to install it this was under the old code. Mr. Cifranic advised that it appeared that the plumbing was operable, but they did not see it before it was covered. Mr. Conway stated that he had corrected all of the other installations such as electrical, this is the only issue, and the Building Department has no objection to the variance being granted as long as Mr. Najjar is aware that he is responsible for what is Lmderground. D. Spoerke moved to grant a varianee to Mr. Najjar, 26473 Sweetbriar Drive, to the North Olmsted Plumbing Code for plumbing fixtures all ready installed without