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Seema Singh’s votes on Public safety · in 2018

19 recorded votes: 15 aye · 4 no

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Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Residential Code. O-182-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIA, §§ 6-41 and 6-42 of the Knoxville City Code; adopting the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code For One-and Two-Family Dwellings, including Appendices E, F, H, K, Q, R, and S, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Residential Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one-and two-family dwellings and townhouses and their accessory structures; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Residential Building Code. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. O-181-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIB, §§ 6-51 and 6-52 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating energy efficient building envelopes and installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting and power systems in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Energy Conservation Code. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Building Code. O-180-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article II, §§ 6-31 and 6-32 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix D with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of structures within the City of Knoxville, providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and providing penalties for the violation of said Building Code. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Existing Building Code. O-179-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIC, §§ 6-53 and 6-54 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Existing Building Code as the Existing Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Existing Building Code. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. O-178-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article III, §§ 6-56 and 6-57 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, including Appendices A, B, C and D, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of all piping extending from the point of delivery of gas for use as a fuel and designed to convey or carry the same to gas appliances and regulating the installation and maintenance of appliances designed to utilize such gas as a fuel within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing, or maintaining said piping and appliances; and providing penalties for the violation of said Fuel Gas Code. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Mechanical Code. O-177-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IV, §§ 6-81 and 6-82 of the Knoxville City Code, adopting the 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including Appendix A, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Mechanical Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation of mechanical systems, including alteration, replacement of equipment, appliances, fixtures, and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems of buildings or structures in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said mechanical systems; and providing penalties for the violation of said Mechanical Code. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting National Electrical Code and TN rules. O-176-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article II, §§ 10-26 and 10-27, of the Knoxville City Code to adopt the 2017 National Electrical Code and Chapter 0780-02-01 of the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance pertaining to electrical installations, with modifications to additional rules and regulations for administration and enforcement. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Plumbing Code. O-175-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article V, §§ 6-106 and 6-107 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Plumbing Code and Appendices B, C, D, and E, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Plumbing Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of plumbing systems within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said plumbing systems; and providing penalties for the violation of said Plumbing Code. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. O-174-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article VI § 6-137 of the Knoxville City Code relating to unfit buildings and §§ 6-151 and 6-152 adopting the 2018 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Appendices, with amendments, as the Property Maintenance Code (Housing Code) of the City of Knoxville. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code. O-173-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Knoxville City Code by repealing Article IID in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Article IID, §§ 6-55 and 6-56, adopting the 2018 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, renovation, replacement, repair and maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities, pools and spas in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance removing fire district references. O-172-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article I, §§ 6-5, 6-6 and 6-7 by removing references to multiple fire districts. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Fire Code. O-171-2018 — An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code so as to adopt the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, including appendices B, C and D, with amendments with an effective date of January 1, 2019; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees thereof; and providing penalties for violation of said codes. Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
Amend noise measurement and criteria on public premises O-116-2018 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending noise regulations 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending noise regulations 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: No Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 31, 2018
Apply for and accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant R-283-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a two-year School Violence Prevention Program Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $375,000.00, with a required local match to be provided by Knox County Schools in the amount of $125,000.00, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00 to expand and improve security at schools. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: No Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 3, 2018
Apply for and accept Port Security Grant for police and fire departments R-250-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a three-year Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $453,957.00 with a required 25% in kind match of $151,319.00 for a total grant amount of $605,276.00 to purchase a police boat, equipment and a dock for the Knoxville Police Department and the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for Fire Station #4 renovation. R-182-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for design, scope of services, and assistance with the negotiations for a professional architectural services contract for the renovation of Fire Station #4 located at 2300 Linden Avenue for an amount not to exceed $27,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department) Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
Apply for grant for DUI patrols R-131-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Seema Singh’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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