NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST LANSING BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

EAST LANSING BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS

Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

East Lansing City Hall, 2nd Floor

410 Abbot Road, Conference Room A

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. A public hearing will be held to consider an appeal from Lingg Brewer, owner of the property at 500 Albert, requesting reconsideration of a code official decision at this address regarding the fire suppression system code requirements to be removed because it ‘gives the appearance of protection’ which it does not have.

2015 International Fire Code

Sec. 903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.8.

2015 Michigan Building Code

[A] 114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

2. A public hearing will be held to consider an appeal from Andrew Kraft of DTN Management Company for the property at 1547 N. Hagadorn Rd Stone Ridge Apartments to reconsider a code official decision regarding making mechanical ventilation changes throughout the whole complex, creating a financial hardship.

2006 International Property Maintenance Code

Sec. 604.1. Mechanical Appliances

Mechanical appliances. All mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition and shall be capable of performing the intended function.  

Sec. 110.3 Examination, Identification, Installation, Use, and List-ing (Product Certification) of Equipment. 

(B) Installation and Use. Listed or labeled equipment shall; be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.

3. A public hearing will be held to consider an appeal from Andrew Kraft of DTN Management Company for the property at 1705 Coolidge Rd Woodbrook Village Apartments reconsider a code official decision regarding a change to a significant amount of electrical wiring to effectively meet the code requirement.

2006 International Property Maintenance Code

Sec.604.3. Electrical System Hazards          

Where it is found the electrical systems in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration, or damage, or on similar reason, the code official shall require the defects to be corrects to eliminate the hazard.

Sec. 604.1. Mechanical Appliances

Mechanical appliances. All mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition and shall be capable of performing the intended function.  

Sec. 110.3 Examination, Identification, Installation, Use, and List-ing (Product Certification) of Equipment. 

(B) Installation and Use. Listed or labeled equipment shall; be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.

All persons interested in this appeal will be given the opportunity to be heard.

Call (517) 319-6810, the Department of Planning, Building and Community Development, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, for additional information.

The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the Building Department, 410 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI, 48823. Phone: (517) 319-6810. TDD Number1-800-649 3777.

Jennifer Shuster,

City of East Lansing City Clerk

DATED: January 26, 2023                                                                              CP#23-007