HomeMy WebLinkAboutElectrical Board 2001 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
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 18,2001
Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley, Rowland Cornish
Members absent: None
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of October 16, 2001
were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: The Electrical Board welcomed new board member, Rowland Cornish. Rowland filled the
Electrical Contractor's vacancy on the Board.
The evening was used to discuss new code changes in the 2002 National Electrical Code.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melvin Ott, Secretary
Draft date: 1/7/02
Approved date:
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Board Secretary
S I N� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
L 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1&C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
BUILDING SAFETY
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
October 16,2001
Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley
Members absent:
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector
Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of September 18, 2001
were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion
carried.
Old Business:
Mel Ott presented the topic of the Board of Water and Light's"OPL(Outdoor Protective Lighting) Program". It
was decided by Mel Ott that a permit would not be required for this type of lighting which is installed by the Board
of Water and Light. The National Electrical Code does not cover this type of installation if it's outdoors on private
property by established rights such as easements. If the NEC does not regulate this work, then the City of
Lansing is not required to inspect it and no permit is required.
New Business:
Mel Ott announced to the Board that John Morris was not re-appointed by the City Council to the Electrical Board
of Appeals. Mel Ott recommended Rowland Cornish as a replacement for the position previously held by John
Morris.
There was further discussion on the use of knob and tube wiring being encapsulated in insulation. It was agreed
that this wiring method is not approved to be covered with insulation, but is only permitted to be installed in the
hollow spaces of walls and ceilings.
There was additional discussion on manufactured home wiring and the method used to connect the circuits of
both halves of this home together. The Board examined a plastic connector that is commonly used to splice the
circuits of the two sections of manufactured homes. The board was not impressed with this wiring method.
The November 20, 2001 meeting is canceled due to the conflict of dates for the deer hunters.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melvin Ott, Secretary
Draft date:
Approved date:
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yP� S I N� 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
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BUILDING SAFETY
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 18, 2001
Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz, Walt Smiley
Members absent: John Morris
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector
Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of Tuesday,
August 21, 2001 were read. Walt Smiley made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by
Howard Lutz. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Mel Ott requested the Board's advice on an outside stairway that was built in front of an electrical
service at 625 Barnard St. The stairway prevented the Board of Water and Light from being able to
service their meter and the meter, which projected onto a step, presented a trip hazard. After looking at
the pictures, The Board was unanimous that the service had to be relocated to the front of the house.
There was discussion of a UL warning on some halogen ceiling fixtures where the halogen bulbs
generated high temperatures that resulted in scorching and deterioration of wire insulation and melting
of nonmetallic boxes. UL reports that these fixtures do not comply with their safety requirements and
are not authorized to bear the UL mark. Their use should be discontinued. These fixtures are
manufactured by PLC Lighting.
The remainder of the time was used to discuss the new Residential Code, Section R105 regarding
permits.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Melvin Ott, Secretary
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y� S 1 �G DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1• Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
BUILDING SAFETY -
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
August 21, 2001
Members Present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, John Morris
Members Absent: Walt Smiley
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector
Staff Absent: Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of Tuesday,
July 17, 2001 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by John
Morris. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: Mel Ott advised John Morris that his Electrical Contractors License had
expired and since he was the contractor representative to the Electrical Board, he needed to renew his
license immediately. John Morris indicated he would contact the State of Michigan and have his
contractor's license renewed as soon as possible.
The remainder of the meeting was used to discuss the following code items:
1. The inter-change-ability of circuit breakers in listed panel boards and load centers.
2. The requirement for separation of electrical boxes in rated walls.
3. Receptacle requirements for hot tubs and swimming pools.
4. Joe Peters shared some electrical safety requirements when working with high voltage.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Melvin Ott, Secretary Draft date: August 29, 2001
Approved date:
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S 1 NG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1&C-2 • Lansing Ml 48933-1238
(517)4934355•FAX: (517)377-0169
I C H I G�~ BUILDING SAFETY
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
Tuesday, July 17, 2001
Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, Walt Smiley
Members absent: John Morris
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector, Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of Tuesday,
June 19, 2001 were read. Walt Smiley made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by
Howard Lutz. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: There was a discussion on inspection technique and how it relates to Electrical Code
enforcement.
Joe Peters led a discussion on Article 347-9 that pertains to the requirement of expansion fittings for
rigid non-metallic conduit. It was agreed that expansion fittings were only required for exposed runs
of rigid non-metallic conduit where (1) the run is long, or (2) the run is subjected to large temperature
variations during installation or afterward. It was further agreed that expansion fittings were not
required when rigid non-metallic conduit is used as mechanical protection for conductors emerging
from the ground.
The Board also had a discussion on pool pump requirements regarding GFCI protection for the pump
motor in a dwelling unit.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melvin Ott, Secretary Draft date: 0
Approved date: �/� .� Q
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SING DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites CA &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
I C H I G 4' BUILDING SAFETY
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
Tuesday, July 17, 2001
Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters,Walt Smiley
Members absent: John Morris
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector, Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of Tuesday,
June 19, 2001 were read. Walt Smiley made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by
Howard Lutz. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: There was a discussion on inspection technique and how it relates to Electrical Code
enforcement.
Joe Peters led a discussion on Article 347-9 that pertains to the requirement of expansion fittings for
rigid non-metallic conduit. It was agreed that expansion fittings were only required for exposed runs
of rigid non-metallic conduit where (1) the run is long, or (2) the run is subjected to large temperature
variations during installation or afterward. It was further agreed that expansion fittings were not
required when rigid non-metallic conduit is used as mechanical protection for conductors emerging
from the ground.
The Board also had a discussion on pool pump requirements regarding GFCI protection for the pump
motor in a dwelling unit.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melvin Ott, Secretary Draft date: �1,3 0/0 I
Approved date:
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City Clerk's Office Public file-original
v�r1 S I �,G DcPARTMENT 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
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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
October 16,2001
Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz,Walt Smiley
Members absent:
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector
Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of September 18, 2001
were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Walt Smiley. Motion
carried.
Old Business:
Mel Ott presented the topic of the Board of Water and Light's"OPL (Outdoor Protective Lighting) Program". It
was decided by Mel Ott that a permit would not be required for this type of lighting which is installed by the Board
of Water and Light. The National Electrical Code does not cover this type of installation if it's outdoors on private
property by established rights such as easements. If the NEC does not regulate this work, then the City of
Lansing is not required to inspect it and no permit is required.
New Business:
Mel Ott announced to the Board that John Morris was not re-appointed by the City Council to the Electrical Board
of Appeals. Mel Ott recommended Rowland Cornish as a replacement for the position previously held by John
Morris.
There was further discussion on the use of knob and tube wiring being encapsulated in insulation. It was agreed
that this wiring method is not approved to be covered with insulation, but is only permitted to be installed in the
hollow spaces of walls and ceilings.
There was additional discussion on manufactured home wiring and the method used to connect the circuits of
both halves of this home together. The Board examined a plastic connector that is commonly used to splice the
circuits of the two sections of manufactured homes. The board was not impressed with this wiring method.
The November 20, 2001 meeting is canceled due to the conflict of dates for the deer hunters.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melvin Ott, Secretary
Draft date:
Approved date:
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SING DEPARTMENT OF PLr%NNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-I&C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
I C H I �, BUILDING SAFETY
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
Tuesday, June 19, 2001
Members Present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, John Morris =-- -
Members Absent: Walt Smiley
Staff Present: Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Staff Absent: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of
Wednesday, May 16, 2001 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read,
seconded by John Morris. Motion carried.
Old Business:
Joe Peters made a motion, seconded by Howard Lutz, to request a follow-up report on the variance
requests in reference to Ingham Regional Medical Center located at 401 W. Greenlawn in Lansing.
New Business:
There was a discussion concerning the requirements for Portable/Storage Swimming Pools relating to
the installation of receptacles for pump motors. Brian Carter indicated that a document was being
created by the Building Safety Department — Electrical Division pertaining to the Electrical
requirements for Storable Swimming Pools. This document will hopefully help homeowners and
reduce the problems associated with Pool installations.
Also there was discussion on Data Cabling and Permit Requirements relating to this issue.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Carter, Acting Secretary Draft date: June 25, 2001
Approved date: ` 'IIV 6
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SING DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1&C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)4834355•FAX: (517)377-0169
�r j c x 1 G P BUILDING SAFETY
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
Tuesday, June 19, 2001
Members Present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, John Morris
Members Absent: Walt Smiley
Staff Present: Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Staff Absent: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of
Wednesday, May 16, 2001 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read,
seconded by John Morris. Motion carried.
Old Business:
Joe Peters made a motion, seconded by Howard Lutz, to request a follow-up report on the variance
requests in reference to Ingham Regional Medical Center located at 401 W. Greenlawn in Lansing.
New Business:
There was a discussion concerning the requirements for Portable/Storage Swimming Pools relating to
the installation of receptacles for pump motors. Brian Carter indicated that a document was being
created by the Building Safety Department — Electrical Division pertaining to the Electrical
requirements for Storable Swimming Pools. This document will hopefully help homeowners and
reduce the problems associated with Pool installations.
Also there was discussion on Data Cabling and Permit Requirements relating to this issue.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Carter, Acting Secretary Draft date: June 25, 2001
Approved date:
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City Clerk's Office Public file-original
S 1 �G DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1&C-2 • Lansing Ml 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
I C H I G P BUILDING SAFETY
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, 2001
Members present: Howard Lutz,Joe Peters, Walt Smiley,John Morris
Members absent: None
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector and Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of April 17,
2001 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by John Morris.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Jack Nelson gave a report regarding Lester Morgan's appeal to the Electrical Board of Appeals for
701 Isbell. The Board heard Mr. Nelson's report.
Lester Morgan then requested the Electrical Board of Appeals to hear his appeal for relief from the
GFCI requirement made by the Code Compliance department for his Rental Property at 701 Isbell.
There was discussion by the Board and a motion was made by Howard Lutz and seconded by Joe
Peters that Mr. Morgan's request be denied since the Code Compliance ordinance requires any
Electrical appeal be presented to the Building Board of Appeals. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Old Business:
The Board received a written request from Mark Demana, P.E., representing Clark, Trombly, Randers
Consulting Engineers. The request was for a variance from the 1999 National Electrical Code, articles
517-30(c)(1) and 517-17(a). This request for variance is for an existing electrical installation at
Ingham Regional Medical Center located at 401 W. Greenlawn.
After visiting the hospital and inspecting the electrical service equipment, the Board discussed this
request for variance. A motion was made by Walt Smiley and supported by Howard Lutz to grant the
variance for Article 517-30(c)(1). Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Walt Smiley and supported by Howard Lutz to deny the request for variance
from the requirements of Article 517-17(a). Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The Board requested the Chief Electrical Inspector to send a copy of these minutes to Clark, Trombly,
Randers and Ingham Regional Medical Center.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Melvin Ott, Secretary
Draft date: fi1a C �
Approved date: l l),2
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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)4834355•FAX: (517)377-0169
I C H 1 BUILDING SAFETY
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, 2001
Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, Walt Smiley, John Morris
Members absent: None
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector and Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of April 17,
2001 were read. Howard Lutz made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by John Morris.
Motion carried.
New Business:
Jack Nelson gave a report regarding Lester Morgan's appeal to the Electrical Board of Appeals for
701 Isbell. The Board heard Mr. Nelson's report.
Lester Morgan then requested the Electrical Board of Appeals to hear his appeal for relief from the
GFCI requirement made by the Code Compliance department for his Rental Property at 701 Isbell.
There was discussion by the Board and a motion was made by Howard Lutz and seconded by Joe
Peters that Mr. Morgan's request be denied since the Code Compliance ordinance requires any
Electrical appeal be presented to the Building Board of Appeals. Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Old Business:
The Board received a written request from Mark Demana, P.E., representing Clark, Trombly, Randers
Consulting Engineers. The request was for a variance from the 1999 National Electrical Code, articles
517-30(c)(1) and 517-17(a). This request for variance is for an existing electrical installation at
Ingham Regional Medical Center located at 401 W. Greenlawn.
After visiting the hospital and inspecting the electrical service equipment, the Board discussed this
request for variance. A motion was made by Walt Smiley and supported by Howard Lutz to grant the
variance for Article 517-30(c)(1). Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Walt Smiley and supported by Howard Lutz to deny the request for variance
from the requirements of Article 517-17(a). Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The Board requested the Chief Electrical Inspector to send a copy of these minutes to Clark, Trombly,
Randers and Ingham Regional Medical Center.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Melvin Ott, Secretary
Draft date: /)'1ay hl�, a2co �
Approved date:
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S 1 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
417 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 �U
April 17, 2001
Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, Walt Smiley, John Morris ',
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector, Brian Carter
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the meeting of
February 20, 2001 were read. Walt Smiley made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by
John Morris. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: Mel Ott presented a variance request from Clark, Trombly and Randers,
Consulting Engineers.
Ingham Regional Medical Center recently installed 3,000-amp switchgear at the Greenlawn Campus.
Somehow, the required GFI protected feeders were installed on the load side of an essential system
transfer switch. This is in violation of Article 517-17 (1) of the 1999 N.E.C. Due to the difficulty in
making this installation code compliant a request for variance was made in writing. Mark Demana the
Electrical Engineer, requests that the GFI protected feeders remain on the load side of the transfer
switch as opposed to the line side of the transfer switch, which would satisfy the electrical code.
There was discussion from the Electrical Board, regarding this request and a motion was made by
Howard Lutz and supported by Walt Smiley that more research is done from the Code and possibility
contacting the Code making panel to get input from them to help with this decision. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melvin Ott, Secretary Draft date: April 23, 2001
Approved date: //
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S 1NG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING 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
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 17, 2001
Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, Walt Smiley, John Morris i
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Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector, Brian Carter - �-a
Chairman Joe Peters called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the meeting of
February 20, 2001 were read. Walt Smiley made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by
John Morris. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: Mel Ott presented a variance request from Clark, Trombly and Randers,
Consulting Engineers.
Ingham Regional Medical Center recently installed 3,000-amp switchgear at the Greenlawn Campus.
Somehow, the required GFI protected feeders were installed on the load side of an essential system
transfer switch. This is in violation of Article 517-17 (1) of the 1999 N.E.C. Due to the difficulty in
making this installation code compliant a request for variance was made in writing. Mark Demana the
Electrical Engineer, requests that the GFI protected feeders remain on the load side of the transfer
switch as opposed to the line side of the transfer switch, which would satisfy the electrical code.
There was discussion from the Electrical Board, regarding this request and a motion was made by
Howard Lutz and supported by Walt Smiley that more research is done from the Code and possibility
contacting the Code making panel to get input from them to help with this decision. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melvin Ott, Secretary Draft date: April 23, 2001
Approved date:
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
AND
NEIGHBORHOOD
I C H 1 G 4' DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1&C-2 • Lansing Ml 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
David C.Hollister,Mayor
BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
ELECTRICAL BOARD OF APPEALS
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm
March 20, 2001
Members present: Joe Peters, Howard Lutz
Members absent: John Morris, Walt Smiley
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector
Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
The Electrical Board of Appeals did not have a quorum and the meeting was
cancelled.
Respectfully submitted,
Melvin Ott, Secretary
Approved date:
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Building Safety Office Staff Representatives
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S I DL,'ARTMENT 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
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
February 20, 2001
Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, John Morris
Members absent: Walt Smiley
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 December 19, 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 new City of Lansing Housing Code and the affect it will have on the
electrical inspections in the city.
There was further discussion on the new Board of Water and Lights' Chiller project for the City.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Melvin Ott
Secretary Draft date: 2/22/0�� I
Approved date:
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S r 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
f c H i 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 r -
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February 20, 2001
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Members present: Howard Lutz, Joe Peters, John Morris !'
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Members absent: Walt Smiley
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 December 19, 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 new City of Lansing Housing Code and the affect it will have on the
electrical inspections in the city.
There was further discussion on the new Board of Water and Lights' Chiller project for the City.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
gjvl,",&tt-
Melvin Ott
Secretary Draft date: 2/22/01
Approved date:
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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 i 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
January 16, 2001
Members present: Joe Peters
Members absent: Howard Litz, John Morris, Walt Smiley
Staff Present: Mel Ott, Chief Electrical Inspector '
Brian Carter, Electrical Inspector
The Electrical Board of Appeals did not have a quorum and the meeting was cancelled.
Respectfully submitted,
Melvin Ott
Secretary
Approved date: January 25, 2001
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