Minutes_Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board 03.22.23Copyrighted
October 6, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of September 8, 15, 22, 23, and 25,
2025; Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of
March 22 and April 6, 2023; Historic Preservation
Commission of August 21, 2025; Human Rights Commission
of August 12, August 29, and September 4, 2025; Library
Board of Trustees Update of August 28, 2025; Park and
Recreation Commission of August 12, 2025; Transit Advisory
Board of April 10, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of
September 3, 2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment of August
28, 2025; Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of
August 27, September 2, and September 4, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 9 8 25 City Council Minutes
2. 9 15 25 City Council Minutes
3. 9 22 25 City Council Minutes
4. 9 23 25 City Council Minutes
5. 9 25 25 City Council Minutes
6. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of March 2023
7. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes of April 2023
8. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
9. Human Rights Commission Minutes - August 12, 2025
10. Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Minutes - August 29, 2025
11. Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Minutes - September 4, 2025
12. Library Board of Trustees Update
13. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
14. Transit Advisory Board Minutes
15. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
16. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
17. Proof —August 27 Proceedings
18. Proof —September 2 Proceedings
19. Proof September 4 Proceedings
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MINUTES OF BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
DATE: March 22, 2023
TIME: 4:30 p.m.
PLACE: Historic Federal Building
The meeting was called to order at 4:41 p.m.
Board Members Present:
Housing Staff Present:
Other City Staff Present:
Public Present:
Tom Townsend
Corey Valaskey
Mike Belmont
Alex Rogan
George Jackson
Jason Lehman
Brian Rogers, IAPMO
C Blaine Schoenhard III
Katrina Wilberding via web
Ben Pothoff Shane Hoeper
Jeff Zasada Mike Sievers
Gary Blosch
Adoption of Agenda
Corey Valaskey motioned to adopt the agenda. C Blaine Schoenhard III seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
Approval of Minutes of March 2, 2023
Corey Valaskey motioned to approve the minutes. C Blaine Schoenhard III seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
ACTION ITEMS
2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
C Blaine Schoenhard III motioned to support proposed amendments to the IRC. Corey
Valaskey seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
2021 International Building Code (IBC)
C Blaine Schoenhard III motioned to support the adoption of the 2021 International
Building Cod e_with the proposed amendments. Corey Valaskey seconded.. Motion .
passed 4-0.
C Blaine Schoenhard III restated the motion to support the adoption of the 2021
International Residential Code with the proposed amendments. Corey Valaskey
seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
Point of order that a correction on the IPMC should be the year 2021 and not 2020 as
the summary document indicates.
2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
C Blaine Schoenhard III motioned to support the adoption of the 2021 International
Property Maintenance Code with the proposed amendments. Corey Valaskey
seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
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There was some discussion with the Board members regarding EERO's and when they
are most typically found to be in violation.
2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
Corey Valaskey motioned to support the adoption of the 2021 International Existing
Building Code with the proposed amendments. C Blaine Schoenhard III seconded.
Motion passed 4-0.
2021 International Fire Code (IFC)
C Blaine Schoenhard III motioned to support the adoption of the 2021 International Fire
Code with the proposed amendments. Corey Valaskey seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
Discussion about how the local ordinance will read given that the City has to also follow
state amendments and requirements. Board members including Katrina Wilberding and
Corey Valaskey felt that the local ordinance should reference the state requirements so
it was clear what amendments applied.
2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
Corey Valaskey motioned to support the adoption of the proposed 2021 International
Mechanical Code as modified by the State of Iowa with the proposed local
amendments. C Blaine Schoenhard III seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
2021 Universal Plumbing Code (UPC)
Regarding UPC amendments, Corey Valaskey questioned the amendment for fees and
fee refunds, regarding why similar language was not included in other code amendment
recommendations.
Corey Valaskey motioned to support the adoption of the proposed 2021 Universal
Plumbing Code as modified by the State of Iowa with the proposed local amendments.
C Blaine Schoenhard III seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
Discussion of concernsregardingwhat the UPC covers that might overlap with IFGC
Chapter 12 of UPC and NFPA 54 and 58 is extracted and duplicated in the UPC so
overlap or missing elements should be limited. Brian Rogers with IAMPO offered to
help with resources to help facilitate the review.
Comments were also made regarding State UPC fuel gas coverage. Katrina Wilberding
expressed concerns with continuity for contractors and questioned recommending
adoption of the 2021 and then needing to go back to the Council with updates shortly
after.
Board members discussed the option of maintaining the 2018 IFGC while further review
and correlation continues so a single update regarding this topic can be presented to
Council for approval at a later date.
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Katrina Wilberding motioned to table recommendation of adoption of the 2021
International Fuel Gas Code until a future meeting to allow time for a comprehensive
review and correlation with the UPC be completed. C Blaine Schoenhard III seconded.
Motion passed 4-0.
2020 National Electrical Code (NEC
There was a discussion on removal of the current amendment that requires MC cable
for multi -family residential above the 21d floor. Tom Townsend expressed concern
regarding the removal of this amendment because he believes that MC is safer. He
explained that out of town contractors often cut corners and wires can end up too close
to the wall surface where protection would be required. Mike Belmont reiterated that we
were not proposing any change that would be less safe than the NEC code as written.
Mike Belmont stated that this local amendment puts an unnecessary cost burden on
apartment projects.
C Blaine Schoenhard III motioned to support the adoption of the 2020 National
Electrical Code proposed amendments with the exception of 334.10. Katrina Wilberding
seconded. Motion passed 3-1.
Public Inyut
There was no public in the gallery so there was no public input.
Items from the Board
There were no items from the Board.
Items from Staff
Mike Belmont stated the intent is to take recommendations and proposed amendments to City
Council on April 3, 2023,
Adjournment
Corey Vaiaskey motioned to adjourn the meeting. C Blaine Schoenhard III seconded. Motion
passed 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 pm.
Minutes prepared by:
Tami Ernster
Permit Clerk
Respectfully submitted:
Michael Belmont
Building Code Official
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