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Home My WebLink About1991 Plumbing Board Minutes OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEETING January 10, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Loren Nichols, Steven Reck, John Brady and Bob Burns MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Eifert and Lynn Gunthorpe STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Reck, supported by Mr. Nichols, to approve the minutes of December 12, 1990. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Chairman Brady asked if anyone had any additional information on back-flow preventers; a short discussion followed. NEW BUSINESS: The Board discussed when liners in chimneys are required, and recommended to continue use of U.P.C. Section 1322. Chairman Brady reported he had the year-end report complete. It was also reported that a public hearing will be held in Lansing on February 13, 1991 , regarding Plumbing and Mechanical Code changes. The Board expressed their concern that Master Plumbers continue to be responsible for all potable water systems. Mr. Burns volunteered to provide refreshments for the next Board Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney Secretary JD/mmr 6T 6 WY NYP T6. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD February 14, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Loren Nichols, Tom Eifert, John Brady, and Bob Burns MEMBERS ABSENT: Steven Reck and Lynn Gunthorpe STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Eifert, supported by Mr. Nichols, to approve the minutes of January 10, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: It was reported that semi—rigid interior gas piping systems have been approved for limited use, however, each case will be reviewed and approved for installation prior to issuance of a permit. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Board reviewed additional increases in Schedule "C" which will hopefully cover costs of inspection time and related administrative duties. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Brady reported on the State Plumbing Board Meeting. He stated that there was discussion regarding medical gas and air installations as it relates to regulating it by the State. Respectfully submitted, �jZ"GJoseph Delaney Secretary JD/mmr T Z Wd 1,Z 931 T6. I -- OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD March 14, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Loren Nichols, Tom Eifert, John Brady, Bob Burns and Lynn Gunthorpe MEMBERS ABSENT: Steven Reck STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, supported by Mr. Eifert to approve the minutes of February 14, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Eifert reported that he had spoke with Mr. Bill Myers and Mr. Dick Wagner, Quality Control, Board of Water and Light regarding protection of potable water required by the Michigan Department of Public Health; ref: R325,431 to R325.440. The Board Members agreed that a meeting should be scheduled with these two gentlemen and the Plumbing Inspector from Jackson, Michigan, where their program is already in use. Chairman Brady reported on the State of Michigan Plumbing Board meeting. He noted that the State of Indiana has changed their plumbing license examination so they can be reciprocal with the State of Michigan. The Plumbing Board meeting for April has been changed from April 11, 1991, to April 18, 1991, due to the conflict with the Plumbing Inspector' s Association Meeting being held in Port Huron. OLD BUSINESS: None The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. on a motion from Mr. Burns, supported by Mr. Gunthorpe. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney Secretary JD/mmr RECEIVED APR 0 1991 MAYOR'S OFFICE CITY OF LANSING �� ' � �. ni N;� ...� � � � �� i.� � S i� REM LANSING ARK OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS BY: of the 910PR 29 OPl 1102 PLUMBING BOARD April 18, 1191 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Eifert, John Brady, Bob Burns and Steven Reck MEMBERS ABSENT: Loren Nichols and Lynn Gunthorpe STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Reck, supported by Mr. Eifert, to approve the minutes of March 14, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mr. Roger Zeef from the Board of Water and Light was present to discuss the reinspection of backflow preventers. Chairman Brady passed out the ordinance and procedures which the City of Flint uses for their reinspection of backflow preventers. Mr. Zeef said the Board of Water and Light had inspected about 130 backflow preventers. These backflow preventers are inside the building located at the water meter. The Board of Water and Light's main concern is to protect the water service. This procedure was approved by the State of Michigan Health Department. The Plumbing Board Members feel very strongly about protecting all water supply inside buildings such as hospitals, factories and plating companies. In order to accomplish this every backflow preventer must be reinspected annually. Mr. Brady stated that the program works very well in Jackson, Flint and Kalamazoo. He suggested that the Plumbing Board should talk with Mr. Clyde Duggan, Board of Water and Light, to establish a workable program for the City of Lansing. Mr. Reck ask if the automatic trap primer, made by Precision Plumbing Products, is approved. Mr. Zeef stated that it has the U.P.C. shield on it which makes it acceptable to use in Lansing. The Plumbing Board meeting for May 9, 1991, has been changed to one week earlier, May 2, 1991 , due to previous committments by Board Members. OLD BUSINESS: None The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Reck, supported by Mr. Burns. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney Secretary JD/mmr OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD May 2, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Tom Eifert and Steven Reck MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Burns, Loren Nichols and Lynn Gunthorpe STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Reck, and supported by Mr. Eifert, to approve the minutes of April 18, 1991, with the following corrections: "UNFINISHED BUSINESS", first paragraph, last sentence should read: "The entire program was approved by the State of Michigan Health Department." In the the fourth paragraph, second sentence it should read: "Mr. Delaney stated that it has the U.P.C. . . ." Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mr. Zeef from the Board of Water and Light was present and stated that he was representing Mr. Clyde Duggan who had other comments. Mr. Brady had more information on Flint, Michigan' s back—flow preventers. A lengthy discussion followed. The Plumbing Board requested a special meeting be scheduled to meet with Mr. Duggan to apprise him of what progress is being made. r NEW BUSINESS: It was moved, and supported, that the Plumbing Board have a special meeting on May 9, 1991. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Eifert, supported by Mr. Reck. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Joseph W. Delaney Secretary JWD/mmr ..., �} R,* 3 5 ; a..� CITY 0F t, NS)ii'!,.: � SPECIAL MEETING OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD May 9, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Tom Eifert and Loren Nichols MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Burns, Lynn Gunthorpe and Steven Reck STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The Plumbing Board discussed about writting a new ordinance for a program for reinspection of backflow preventers to include items such as certified testing, penalities, scheduled reinspection and responsibility. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, lle.aZ-2>z- �oseph W. Delaney Secretary JWD/mmr SS Z Wd S onY TGO OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS C~✓ of the cD I-� PLUMBING BOARD September 12, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Eifert, John Brady, Bob Burns, Steven Reck, an? L 'nn !� c7 Gunthorpe to MEMBERS ABSENT: Loren Nichols STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Burns, supported by Mr. Reck to approve the minutes of May 2, 1991, and the minutes of a Special meeting held on May 9, 1991 . Motion carried unanimously. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: John Brady was nominated for the position of Chairman; Mr. Brady accepted the nomination. Tom Eifert was nominated for Vice—Chairman; Mr. Eifert accepted the nomination. A vote was taken for both position and each appointment was unanimously supported by the Members present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Board Members discussed backflow preventers and the installation of hot water heaters. NEW BUSINESS: The Board Members discussed recycling A.B.S. and P.V.C. pipe which is not approved by U.P.C. Chairman Brady reported on the State of Michigan Plumbing Board Meeting that he had recently attended. The Plumbing Board Meeting for October 10, 1991, was changed to OCTOBER 17, 1991, due to a conflict with the Plumbing Inspector's Association of Michigan's Conference to be held October 10, 11, and 12, 1991 . The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Gunthorpe, supported by Mr. Eifert. Motion carried unanimously. Respectful submitted, Joseph Delaney 'r Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEETING October 17, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Eifert, John Brady, Bob Burns, Steven Reck, Lynn Gunthorpe, and Loren Nichols STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, supported by Mr. Eifert, to approve the minutes of September 12, 1991 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chairman Brady passed out copies of an ordinance on reinspection of back—flow preventers for the City of Southfield, Michigan. Mr. Brady stated that he had talked to Mayor McKane who agreed to assist, if necessary, in setting a meeting between the City of Lansing Plumbing Board and the Board of Water and Light. NEW BUSINESS: The Plumbing Board reviewed drain layer applications from Mr. Mitch Hallembeck and Mr. Keith Cook. Examination will be November 14, 1991 . The Board began the lengthy procedure of reviewing the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code ending with Chapter 7. The Board will continue with review at the next meeting. It was decided that the December 12th meeting would be changed to December 5, 1991, with a dinner at the House of Ing. The meeting adjourned at 10:21 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Gunthorpe, supported by Mr. Reck. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, " Joseph Delaney Secretary JD/mmr 8T TT WY Pz 100 TG, RECEIVED MAYOR'S OFFICE CITY OF LANSING _E a ; y OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD November 14, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Loren Nichols, John Brady, Steven Reck and Tom Eifert MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Burns and Lynn Gunthorpe STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney and Frank Eirosius The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. On a motion by Mr. Nichols, supported by Mr. Eifert, the minutes of October 17, 1991, were approved. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Plumbing Board continued review of the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, ending with Chapter 13. OLD BUSINESS: The Board discussed the reinspection of back—flow preventers. It was noted that the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code covers it more extensively. NEW BUSINESS: A Drain Layers examination was administered to Gary Garmyn who passed with a grade of 70%. A motion was made by Mr. Reck, supported by Mr. Nichols to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney Secretary JD/mmr J Tr Uc1 jij';' T6a OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Bob Burns, Tom Eifert, Lynn Gunthorpe, Loren Nichols and Steven Reck STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney and Frank Eirosius The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 6:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, supported by Mr. Burns, to approve the minutes of November 14, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: The Plumbing Board Members hope to have more information on back- flow preventers for the January meeting. NEW BUSINESS: As the Plumbing Board headed for the House of Ing for their annual Christmas dinner, they wished to give a special thank you to Jim Kzeski and the City of Lansing for helping to finance their dinner. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. on a motion from Mr. Gunthorpe, supprted by Mr. Eifert. Respectfully submitted, /L � � � Joseph Delaney Secretary JD/mmr NIHYUK'S OFvICE ^CITY OF LANSING-i