Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-01-21
PASS AMENDED
BUILDING CODE
Will Take Effect as Soon as
Il Has Been Published
in Full.
STAG USED IN CONCRETE
Cut Part Restricting Con-
tractors from Drawing Plans
Fix Limit Later.
STAG USED IN CONCRETE

Amendments to the building code
were finally passed last night at
meeting of the council, following
few changes. At the request OF sew
eral contractors, clause which
would have prevented the building
inspector from accepting plans for
buildings costing more than $4,000
unless drawn by registered archi-
tect, was omitted. At the sugges-
ton of Alderman William c. Wilson,
Stag was included in the combina-
tions specified for concrete. This
he advocated because of the scarcity
of broken stone.
George w. Brooks, q member of
the architectural firm of G. w.
Brooks and J. X. Jensen, has been
decided upon to assist Building In
spector J. Mcnamara at times when
he becomes exceptionally busy. On
such occasions. as often come In the
spring, Mr.. Brooks will be called In
to inspect plans and specifications.
According to a motion passed his re-
muneration for this work shall not
be more than 81 an hour.
The building code amendments
| were passed on second and third
and final readings last night. Prior
to the meeting delegation of con-
tractors were heard. Emil Koyen
spoke up first and voiced his senti-
| ments against the clause which
| would prevent persons from drawing
their own plans for structures cost
ing more than $2,50o. He maintain
ed 1t would put hardship on own
ers and contractors alike. He
! thought there was possibility Of
having 1t eliminated. He spoke for
several others who thought the
clause was unfair and contended it
would add ten per cent to the cost
OF buildings In many instances.
MAIDS Dinesen spoke along similar
lines. He maintained that $4,000
| would pay for but very small build
| ing. He declared practical builders
| knew all about plans and were there
fore capable of drawing plans and
specifications. By SO doing they
| could save much OF the cost of 4
building. He contended enforce
| ment OF that provision would stop
| much building work, as about one
half of 1t was being done by con-
| tractors on speculation, who draw
their own plans.
Alderman Seaman spoke up and
declared himself in sympathy with
the contractors. but he maintained
the architects should be considered
and there should be limit set upon
the plans drawn by persons who
were not registered architects.
What that limit should be, he did
not know. He acknowledged that
there were many practical builders
who knew much about drawing
plans and specifications. but he de-
| clared the council should not dis
criminate and single these men out
to let them work over the heads of
| others.
Mr.. Koyen spoke several times
and other builders in the delegation
urged the elimination OF the objec-
tionable clause. The board finally
acceded to their wishes. The subject
| Is to be given further consideration
at some later date when other
amendments are to be considered.
The contractors were advised to sub
NIT such an amendment for consId-
Grafton. Alderman Clark suggested
that 1t be first passed upon by as
| many builders as possible.
On motion City Clerk La Roe was
| authorized to have printed 1000
copies of the code with copies OF the
| electrical sign ordinance and the fire
limits In the same folder.