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Home My WebLink About2010 Plumbing Board Minutes OV LA' ,sf�c DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 i 4ic BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor September 8, 2010 ' OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS - - Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm —- JUNE 9, 2010 y: MEMBERS PRESENT: TIM WAITE, STEVE RECK, EMMETT KELLY ` MEMBERS ABSENT: TIM HAGGART, BILL POND STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR Chairman Tim Waite called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. On a motion by Steve Reck, supported by Emmett Kelly, the minutes of September 10, 2009, were approved unanimously. Old Business: None New Business: Drain Layers Exam Public Service gave the Drain Layers Exam. Test scores were as follows: Michael Willett 92% James Anderson 100% The Plumbing Board Members reviewed the Exams to see if the drain layers were qualified. The Board Members present found James Anderson and Michael Willett qualified. Case No.; Address: Petitioner: PBA-001-2010 3100 Holiday Drive Michael J. Malone Miles Plumbing & Heating Company The petitioner is requesting to have the City of Lansing Plumbing Division amend their policy on backflow prevention to boilers to be the same as the Michigan Plumbing Code. MICHIGAN PLUMBING CODE 608.16.2 Connections to Boilers The potable supply to the boiler shall be equipped with a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent complying with ASSE 1012 or CSA B64.3. Where conditioning chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water connection shall be protected by an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, complying with ASSE 1013, CSA B64.4, or AWWA C511. Minutes for Plumbing Board of Appeals—June 9, 2010 Page 2 According to the boiler law, a hot water boiler operating at a pressure not exceeding 160 P.S.I.G. or a temperature not exceeding 250 degrees Fahrenheit that are located in a private residence or an apartment building with a capacity of less than six families. According to the Michigan Plumbing Code 2006 a backflow prevention device is required for all portable (water) connections. After a lengthy conversation, A motion was made by Emmett Kelly that the Petitioners request would be accepted, with the stipulation that the boiler shall be labeled for non-chemical use and a 9-D would be accepted for that installation at 3100 Holiday Drive. Seconded by Steve Reck, the motion carried unanimously. Emmett Kelly made a motion to adjourn at 9:OOp.m. Seconded by Tim Waite, the motion was carried unanimously. Next Plumbing Board Meeting will be September 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Respectful su Fnitt d, Fral Eirosius Sr., Secretary Draft Date: September 9, 2010 ' Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Appeals applicants City Clerk's Office Public file-original Appeal folders Board Secretary ,^� L�''`5%� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND � NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 • Lansing, MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 47I7�-1JC3 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor November 5, 2009 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm September 10, 2009 MEMBERS PRESENT: BILL POND, STEVE RECK, EMMETT KELLY, TIM WAITE, . MEMBERS ABSENT: TIM HAGGART STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR DAVE BURTON, PLUMBING INSPECTOR Chairman Tim Waite called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. On a motion by Tim Waite, supported by Emmett Kelly, the minutes of May 14, 2009, were approved unanimously. Old Business: The Plumbing Board members asked if Frank Eirosius had received a response back from the Public Service Department and the City Attorney's office regarding inspections of building sewers on private property. Frank stated that he had been subpoenaed regarding the matter and asked questions, however he has not heard back from them with their decision. New Business: Case number PBA-001-2009 regarding 1601 E. Michigan Avenue was filed by petitioners Alexander and Linda Beal. The petitioners were not present because they had called to revoke the appeal. They said they would be in compliance within 14 days from September 10, 2009. The Board discussed Rinni continuous water heaters. After lengthy discussion they decided to handle the continuous water heaters like any other water heater having the Plumbing department make their decisions on an individual basis. Frank informed the Plumbing Board that a new House Bill # 4730 was introduced which addresses smoke detectors in residential homes. The Board also had a lengthy discussion regarding geothermal systems and how to address a system that goes into a residential home. At 8:39 p.m. a motion was made by Bill Pond and seconded by Emmett Kelly to adjourn. The motion was carried unanimously. Next Plumbing Board meeting will be October 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. AEEirosius t i Sr., Secretary Draft Date: November 5, 2009 Approved date: q) v "cc: Mayor's Office Appeals applicants �.. City Clerk's Office Public file-original Appeal folders Board Secretary