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. CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 24, 1981 I. ROLL CALL: Called to order by Vice Chairman J. Patton, at 7:35 pm Present: J. Patton, J. Kasak, R. Puzzietiello, and R. Tallon Also Present: E. Gundy, Building Commissioner Absent: B. Schulz II. MINUTES: The minutes of June. 24, 1981 and July 30, 1981 were approved as read. III. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Patton called applicant David Margo.lius and all other interested parties to assemble before the Board. This hearing will be in regards to Jamestown Village Apartments, 4809 Columbia Road, requesting permission to use non-metallic sheathed cable for wiring in a multiple family resi- dence. This request is in violation of Ordinance #75-110, Section 1357.03, (b ) . Jamestown Village Apartment owner Mr. David Margolius, identified himself and introduced project architect Frank Ruzsa, and construction superin- tendent Richard Margolius. Architect Ruzsa explained the project as 32 multi-family units classified under OBBC as type IV Frame Protected. There will be 9600 square feet between fire wa11s. He considers these units as separate, self-contained, and no different from a single residential dwell- ing where Romex is a permitted use by the City. Superintendent Margolius detailed his study, and contacts with other munidi:Felities including fire and building departments, and personally considers the use of Romex safe. He further mentioned that Romex will decrease the cost of the electrical installation by approximately 25%. The material is approved for use by the National Electrical Code and the Ohio Basic Building Code. Mr. Tallon admitted that;the cost of Romex would be less but in the consideration of this request his concern is to prevent loss of life, personal injuries, and property damage, which the existing Ordinance #75-110 is addressing, and was originally adopted to do. Owner Margolius stated for the record,. his concern for safety and would not authorize any construction that would jeopardize his tennants. Member R. Puzzietiello feels that there is over- whelming physical evidence that the material is safe. Chairman Patton observed that this amendment was developed in 1975 and that the Board at that time must have been deeply concerned about the high density of people in multiple family units, also that several multiple family areas have been developed since 1975 using the accepted electrical installations as required by Code. A motion was made by Mr. Tallon to not grant the variance in this instance. Seconded by Mr. Kasak. The roll call on the motion was: Tallon yes, Kasak, yes, Patton yes, Puzzitiello no. Motion carried. Request denied.