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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 Plumbing Board Minutes OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD January 9, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Bob Burns, Tom Eifert, Loren Nichols and Steven Reck MEMBERS ABSENT: Lynn Gunthorpe STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney and Frank Eirosius The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Eifert, supported by Mr. Reck, to approve the minutes of December 5, 1991 . Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Two Drain Layer' s Examinations were administered by Mr. Eirosius to: Keith W. Cook — passed with a score of 92% Robert Antekeler — passed with a score of 86% Chairman Brady gave each of the Members a copy of the year—end report .diich goes to the Mayor. The Board approved the draft for the Amendments to the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. The Board Members requested that "Cross Connection Rules Manual", Second Edition, Michigan Department of Public Health, P.A. 399 be adopted with the 1991 Plumbing Code and Amendments. Due to a Trade Show in Grand Rapids in February the Plumbing Board Meeting will be held on FEBRUARY 6, 1992. A motion was made by Mr. Burns, supported by Mr. Nichols, to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney - Secretary 'ry M JD/mmr i V lam. CIT t E OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD February 6, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Bob Burns, Tom Eifert, Loren Nichols and Steven Reck MEMBERS ABSENT: 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. Nichols, supported by Mr. Reck, to approve the minutes of January 14, 1992. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Delaney explained to the Board Members two reasons why the Michigan Department of Public Health, P.A. 399, "Cross Connection Rules Manual", Second Edition, could not be adopted into the 1991 Plumbing Code Amendments. First, the City of Lansing would be in conflict with the Board of Water & Light because they have already adopted the Michigan Department of Public Health "Cross Connection Rules." Second, the City of Lansing Plumbing Section does not have the manpower to enforce this amendment. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Brady reported on the State of Michigan Plumbing Board' s last meeting. One of the highlights was the way that the State wants to down— grade the Plumber' s License Examination. The Board Members thanked Mr. Brady and Mr. Eifert for the excellent refreshments that were furnished. A motion was made by Mr. Eifert, supported by Mr. Burns, to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney Secretary JD/mmr �/ G C OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEETING March 12, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Bob Burns, Tom Eifert, Loren Nichols and Lynn Gynthorpe 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 13, 1992. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Delaney reported on the ADA Standard which is the new federal regulation for barrier free restrooms which is in conflict with the State of Michigan barrier free restroom requirements. Discussion followed. Mr. Eifert reported that Watt' s, maker of backflow preventers, has a new one on the market, 009, and it will perform the same way as a Watt 909 but at a more reasonable price. Mr. Brady reported that on March 26, 27, and 28, 1992, the Plumbing Inspector's Association of Michigan Conference will be held at the Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. CD On a ZMtion for Mr. Burns, supported by Mr. Gunthorpe, the meeting adjourned at t:7) 9: L 8 cy7 m17 . Respectfully submitted, i f7l N Joseph Delaney r_ Recording Secretary RV/mr`,lr OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD April 9, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Bob Burns, Tom Eifert and Steven Reck MEMBERS ABSENT: Loren Nichols 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. Eifert, supported by Mr. Burns, the minutes of March 12, 1992, were approved. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was discussion regarding Senate Bill 378, which would allow school inspections to fall under the jurisdiction of the Construction Code Commission. NEW BUSINESS: Two gentlemen took the Drain Layer' s Examination; their scores are as follows : Daniel Breten - Passed - 84% Julius Raica - Failed - 55% There was some discussion on new code requirements for thermal expansion control in domestic service water heating systems, however, this was tabled until the next meeting. It was reported that on July 23, 24, 25, 1992, IAPMO will be having a seminar in Lansing regarding the U.P.C. A motion was made by Mr. Eifert, supported by Mr. Reck, to adjourn the Co et at 10: 20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. , Respectfully submitted, �s.T = �; Joseph Delaney ! Secretary IV ' `- G? CD JD/mmr P.S. Mr. Burns stated that if nothing comes up he would be willing to furnish refreshments for the May 14, 1992, meeting. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD May 14, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Bob Burns, Lynn Gunthorpe and Steve Reck MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Eifert and Loren Nichols 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. Burns, supported by Mr. Gunthorpe, the minutes of April 9, 1992, were approved. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Plumbing Board discussed when and where thermal expansion controls for domestic water heating systems should be installed when a check valve or back—flow preventer are used. NEW BUSINESS: A drain layers examination was adminsitered to Michael McNamara who passed with a grade of 70%. The Board was concerned that the 1991 Uniform Plumbing Code with amendments have not been forwarded to the City Council for passage. The Members agreed to send a letter to the City Attorney regarding the matter. A special thank you was given to Mr. Burns and Mr. Reck for the excellent refreshments they furnished. A motion was made by Mr. Reck, supported by Mr. Gunthorpe, to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The next meeting will be held September 10, 1992. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney Y Secretary JD/mmr i992 MHYDR'S OFFICE. CITY 4F LANSING OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the p W � - PLUMBING BOARD N '' September 9, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Loren Nichols, Steven Reck, John Brady, Lynn Gunthorpe an4_—Bob i Burns p STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney cl CID 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 14, 1992. Motion carried unanimously. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: The first order of business was to elect officers. John Brady was nominated for the position of Chairman. Mr. Brady accepted the nomination. Tom Eifert was nominated for the position of Vice—Chairman. Mr. Eifert accepted the nomination. The two appointments were unanimously supported by the Members. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Brady stated that he had received a letter from Alan Tubbs inviting all Board Members to a retirement reception for those employees retiring from the Planning and Municipal Development Department. Mr. Brady also reported that the State of Michigan Plumbing Board Meeting will be held on September 10, 1992, to discuss which procedure the State will use for the examination for licensing plumbers. The Board received a letter from Joe Sloane regarding retrofit installations of hot water heaters. A lengthy discussion followed and it was decided that a letter would be sent to Mr. Sloane in answer to his letter. There was a discussion regarding the Weil—McLain indirect fire single wall water heater. The Board agreed to accept this unit only if it is approved by I.A.P.M.O. Due to a conflict with the Plumbing Inspector' s Association of Michigan Fall Conference, the next Plumbing Board meeting will be held on October 15, 1992. Respectfully submitted, " Joseph Delaney Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the PLUMBING BOARD MEETING October 15, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Burns, John Brady, Steven Reck, Tom Eifert and Loren Nichols MEMBERS ABSENT: Lynn Gunthorpe STAFF PRESENT: Joseph Delaney and Frank Eirosius The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brady at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Nichols, supported by' Mr. Burns to approve the minutes of September 9, 1992. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: There was discussion regarding Capital Commons and use of Well— McLain single wall heat exchangers which are not code approved. Well—McLain sent a diagram which showed two separate single wall heat exchangers. There was discussion among the Board Members regarding hazards and litigations with these heat exchangers. The Board Members agreed unanimously that the first heat exchanger off the boiler shall be double walled. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Freddie Harris and Mr. Joe Raica did not show for their drain layers examination. Mr. Rod Anderson' s Drain Layer' s application was not notarized, and he was informed that should his application be complete before the November 12, 1992, meeting he would be able to test at that time. Mr. Richard Minarde had moved from the area in September 1985, and just recently returned and would like to renew his Drain Layer' s license. The Board recommended unanimously that anyone who does not renew their Drain Layer's license on an annual basis must pay a renewal fee of $100.00. The Board Members gave a special thank you to Steven Reck for putting together a letter to Mr. Kzeski regarding correspondence from Mr. Joseph Sloane on water heaters. The Board Members congratulated Mr. Delaney on his recent appointment to the I.A.P.M.O. Board of Directors. A motion was made by Mr. Eifert, supported by Mr. Reck to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLUMBING BOARD November 19, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brady, Steven Reck, Tom Eifert and Loren Nichols MEMBERS ABSENT: Lynn Gunthorpe and Bob Burns 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. Reck to approve the minutes of October 15, 1992. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: The Plumbing Board discussed the problem the Board of Water and Light experienced with the power outage which caused lower water pressure and the possibility of contamination of the city' s potable water system. It was stated that if the Board of Water and Light had a proper backflow prevention program with annual tests by a certified tester and inspected for proper location that this problem, when it occurred, would greatly reduce the hazardous condition. Mr. Reck stated that he planned to contact Mr. Duggan, of the Board of Water and Light, to set—up a meeting with the Plumbing Board so that the backflow prevention problem could be discussed. It was reported that the State of Michigan approved the Cabrco 38 Vaccuum Breaker which does not malfunction properly. On the Capitol Commons project the Plumbing Board still firmly agrees on double wall protection for heat exchangers. NEW BUSINESS: The Board ' s annual Christmas dinner will be at the Elk' s on December 10, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Eifert, supported by Mr. Nichols, to adjourn the meeting at 9: 20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Delaney Secretary JD/mmr OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS By- of the '93 PLUMBING BOARD MEETING December 10, 1992 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 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Burns, supported by Mr. Reck, to approve the minutes of November 19, 1992. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: After considerable discussion and reminisce of the past year the Plumbing Board voted unanimously to attend the annual Christmas Dinner. Respectfully submitted, J Joseph Delaney Secretary