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Home My WebLink AboutElectrical Board 2000 Minutes SING DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALSCD CD .. Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm October 17, 2000 Members present: Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley, Joe Peters r M Members absent: Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of September 19, 2000 were read. Walt Smiley made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Howard Lutz. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business:None The remainder of the meeting was used to review the meeting dates for this Board for the year 2001. There was also discussion on Article 800-11 requiring underground telephone conductors to enter a building within 20 feet of the electrical service equipment. There was further discussion on Article 354-6 requiring a 4 inch high curb to be placed around bus duct when the bus duct passes through floors. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 10-19-00 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary `City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file-original S I DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ' 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2-Lansing MI 48933-1238•(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE `ttICHIGQ- David C.Hollister,Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING s ; ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS „ = Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm ..17 •f February 15, 2000 rs C. Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley Members absent: John Morris Staff Present: Mel Ott, Brian Carter The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of January 18, 2000 were read. Walt Smiley made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Howard Lutz. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: None There was a discussion on when Electric Utilities need to obtain electrical permits. The question was asked - Can electric utilities install parking lot lighting on private property with the utility owning and maintaining the lights? There was also a discussion on Article 110-26 regarding working space around electric equipment. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �wm_ Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 02/22/00 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office Board Secretary Staff Representatives Public file - original S 1NG DEPARTMENT Of PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355 9 FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS ` Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm December 19, 2000 c; Members present: Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley, Joe Peters, John Morris Members absent: None Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector; Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of October 17, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried. Old Business: Mel Ott brought up the business of office furniture installers connecting the wiring that is a part of the office walls. After some discussion it was agreed by the board that an electrician must be the person to connect the wiring to these walls. New Business: None The remainder of the meeting was used to: evaluate some new splicing products for Ideal Industries, Inc. and discuss various code questions. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 12-28-00 Approved date: �71AO1b( cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders ' Appeal applicants Public file-original v SING ,DEPARTMENT OF r-LANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm December 19, 2000 Members present: Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley, Joe Peters, John Morris Members absent: None Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector; Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of October 17, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried. Old Business: Mel Ott brought up the business of office furniture installers connecting the wiring that is a part of the office walls. After some discussion it was agreed by the board that an electrician must be the person to connect the wiring to these walls. New Business: None The remainder of the meeting was used to: evaluate some new splicing products for Ideal Industries, Inc. and discuss various code questions. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 12-28-00 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file-original S I NC JEPARTMENT OF rJLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT w 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355 9 FAX: (517)377-0169 H I G A BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm December 19, 2000 , Members present: Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley, Joe Peters, John Morris Members absent: None Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector; Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of October 17, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried. Old Business: Mel Ott brought up the business of office furniture installers connecting the wiring that is a part of the office walls. After some discussion it was agreed by the board that an electrician must be the person to connect the wiring to these walls. New Business: None The remainder of the meeting was used to: evaluate some new splicing products for Ideal Industries, Inc. and discuss various code questions. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 12-28-00 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file-original S I �G DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355 9 FAX: (517)377-0169 err c H 1 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm C.) _ t f C) —1 September 19, 2000 r, CD .I Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, John Morris `=' IN) -; n) Members absent: Walt Smiley Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector & Brian Carter The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of June 20, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by John Morris. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: None The remainder of the meeting was used to discuss Article 250-32 regarding feeders to separate buildings supplied from the same service. The requirement for ground rods and number of conductors was discussed. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, P�� Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 9-22-00 Approved date: J p— cc: Ma�yor's Office Board Secretary Iity Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file-original SING DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 j C H t G P BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm -� September 19, 2000 Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, John Morris c N Members absent: Walt Smiley Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector & Brian Carter The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of June 20, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by John Morris. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: None The remainder of the meeting was used to discuss Article 250-32 regarding feeders to separate buildings supplied from the same service. The requirement for ground rods and number of conductors was discussed. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, PW-` Cam` Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 9-22-00 Approved date: cc: �yor's Office Board Secretary d° ity Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file-original S 1 NG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 SIC H t G 4' BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm June 20, 2000 Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley, and John Morris Members absent: None Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of May 16, 2000 were read. John Morris made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried. Old Business: Mel Ott reported back to the Board that they only need to meet as appeals were received or other Board business needs attention. There was discussion and Joe Peters made a motion that the Board continue to meet once a month, seconded by Howard Lutz. Motion carried. New Business: None The remainder of the meeting was spent discussing Article 210-70 of the N.E.C., lighting outlets required in dwelling units. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 6-21-00 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives 1 Appeal folders Appeal applicants J Public file-original S 1 �'c Lc_-PARTMENT OF PL-ANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 I c H t G BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm June 20, 2000 = 7! f i l ` E37 Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley, and John Morris Members absent: None Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of May 16, 2000 were read. John Morris made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried. Old Business: Mel Ott reported back to the Board that they only need to meet as appeals were received•or other Board business needs attention. There was discussion and Joe Peters made a motion that the Board continue to meet once a month, seconded by Howard Lutz. Motion carried. New Business: None The remainder of the meeting was spent discussing Article 210-70 of the N.E.C., lighting outlets required in dwelling units. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 6-21-00 Approved date: cc: I�Aayor's Office Board Secretary ✓City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file-original S I N� UEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355• FAX: (517)377-0169 I C H 1 �, Q' BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm C' -; May 16, 2000 N ' Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, Walt Smiley Members absent: John Morris Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of April 18, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Mel Ott brought up the topic of how often the Electrical Board is required to meet according to the City Charter. There was some discussion and it was decided Mel Ott investigate this further and report back to the Board at the next meeting. There was discussion on the Board of Water and Light and the City of Lansing's 425 program for electrical distribution outside the City of Lansing. The remainder of the meeting was used to discuss article 770 of the N.E.C. installation of fiber optic cable. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /b� v Qk54 Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: -- -o Approved date: 6 —a t)�L cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary •✓City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Public file-original 3' yP� S I Nc `DEPARTMENT OF HLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 j c H t P BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister,Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm May 16, 2000 Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, Walt Smiley Members absent: John Morris Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of April 18, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Mel Ott brought up the topic of how often the Electrical Board is required to meet according to the City Charter. There was some discussion and it was decided Mel Ott investigate this further and report back to the Board at the next meeting. There was discussion on the Board of Water and Light and the City of Lansing's 425 program for electrical distribution outside the City of Lansing. The remainder of the meeting was used to discuss article 770 of the N.E.C. installation of fiber optic cable. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office / Board Secretary City Clerk's Office✓ Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Public file-original S 1 NG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ' 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2-Lansing MI 48933-1238•(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE HlOe- David C.Hollister,Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS 0 Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm 4� `.v r ' April 18, 2000 Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley, John Morris Members absent: none Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector, Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm, by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of March 21, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried. Old Business: none New Business: Mel Ott presented the new 2000 International Residential Code for one and two family dwellings. The Board discussed when this code may be implemented and how it will effect inspections in the City of Lansing. There was also some discussion on the Board of Water and Light's service drop height requirement and how it differs from the National Electrical Code Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �LJ,,� or Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 04/24/00 Approved date.- cc: Mayor's Office Board Se reta I c' 6tfiEe w ing Sry afety ffice Staff Representatives Public file-original S I �G L .:-_PARTMENT OF FL..ANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ' 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2*Lansing MI 48933-1238•(517)4834355•FAX: (517)377-0169 $ BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE rcHlGe- David C.Hollister,Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS ; Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm April 18, 2000 Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley, John Morris Members absent: none Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector, Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm, by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of March 21, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried. Old Business: none New Business: Mel Ott presented the new 2000 International Residential Code for one and two family dwellings. The Board discussed when this code may be implemented and how it will effect inspections in the City of Lansing. There was also some discussion on the Board of Water and Light's service drop height requirement and how it differs from the National Electrical Code Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 04/24/00 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Public file-original SING LEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2*Lansing MI 48933-1238•(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE �ICHiG4� David C.Hollister,Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm - March 21 , 2000 Members present: Howard Lutz, John Morris, Joe Peters . Members absent: Walt Smiley Co Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of February 15, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by John Morris. Motion carried. Old Business: none New Business: none There was discussion on the plan review process in the City of Lansing The was also a discussion on the City of Lansing adoption of the new State of Michigan Electrical Code. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, rka':., Qz�- Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 03/22/00 Approved date: 04/18/00 cc: Mayors Office City Clerk's Office Board Secretary Staff Representatives Public file-original S I DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT " 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2*Lansing MI 48933-12389(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE ICHIGA David C.Hollister,Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm March 21 , 2000 Members present: Howard Lutz, John Morris, Joe Peters ; . N� Members absent: Walt Smiley �,ac n Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector G, The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of February 15, 2000 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by John Morris. Motion carried. Old Business: none New Business: none There was discussion on the plan review process in the City of Lansing The was also a discussion on the City of Lansing adoption of the new State of Michigan Electrical Code. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: March 22, 2000 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office Board Secretary Staff Representatives Public file-original s r DIZPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT " 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2-Lansing MI 48933-1238•(517)483-4355•FAX: (5.17)377-0169 ,�I A BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE c% David C.Hollister,Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm January 18, 2000 Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, Walt Smiley, John Morris Members absent: none Staff Present: Mel Ott, Brian Carter The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Joe Peters. The minutes of the meeting of December 21, 1999 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by John Morris. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: There was a discussion on Senate Bill 463 which requires all municipalities to enforce the Michigan Electrical Code. This bill was signed into law by Governor Engler on December 28, 1999. This law will promote uniformity among inspection agencies. There is no option, every municipality will have to enforce the Michigan Code or not be in the business of code enforcement. This bill amends the State Construction Code Act, No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended. The Senate bill creates one State Code for Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical. The remainder of the time was used to discuss the grounding of ranges and dryers, discussion on the requirement for two ground rods, and the problem of unlicensed people working without supervision by licensed electricians. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �,� &M Melvin Ott Secretary Draft date: 01/27/00 Approved date: 02/15/00 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office r Board Secretary Staff Representatives Public file-original