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Home My WebLink About1991 Mechanical Board MinutesOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD January 8, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: William Krejcik, Marcus Metyoyer, David Larson, Larry McDonald MEMBERS ABSENT: William Downs STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order by Vice—Chairman Metoyer at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of December 11, 1990, were read and approved on a motion made by Mr. Krejcik, supported by Mr. Larson. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: The Board discussed the proposed increases to the Mechanical Fee Schedule. A motion was made by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. Krejcik, to support the fee increases. NEW BUSINESS: The State has been late in sending the license renewal applications to contractors, and due to this fact, the Board was informed that the Building Safety Division would be extending their deadline for license renewal from March 1, to May 1, 1991. Respectfully submitted, �r g7h W. Goff Secretary h T NYr T61 A 8 I � � Li= (I� BY: '91 FEB 25 Ail 9 18 MEMBERS PRESENT Larry McDonald OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD February 12, 1991 William Downs, Marcus Metoyer, Dave Larson, William Krejcik, MEMBERS PRESENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order by Chairman McDonald at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. Downs to approve the minutes of January 8, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING OF DELEGATES AND INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: The Members asked if anything had been received from the Plumbing Board regarding the meeting of May 10, 1990, when water heaters were discussed. The Members were advised that at this time nothing had been received. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Goff reported that permits were down from 1990. The Members were informed that a Code change would be starting soon. There was some discussion among the Members that this would be a good time to address water heater installation. A motion was made by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. Krejcik to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ralp W. Goff Secretary RWG/mmr OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD March 12, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry McDonald, William Krejcik, Marcus Metoyer, Bill Downs MEMBERS ABSENT: David Larson STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order by Chairman McDonald at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Metoyer, to approve the minutes of February 12, 1991. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: The Board looked at two direct vent appliances, "Side Shot" by Tjernlund, and "Power Vent Hood" by Field Control Company. More information on these products will be available during the Capitol Area Heating & Air Conditioning Association Meeting March 26, 1991. A motion was made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Metoyer, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. RWG/mmr Respectfully submitted, ealph W. Goff Secretary :A OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD September 10, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry McDonald, Marcus Metoyer, Bill Downs, David Larson MEMBERS ABSENT: William Krejcik STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order at 7;30 p.m. by Chairman McDonald. A motion was made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Metoyer, to approve the minutes of the April 9, 1991, Mechanical Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: Mr. Wayne Jackson of Exact—Air, Inc., answered questions the Board Members had regarding the wiring diagrams submitted in April, 1991. The Members felt that a change in the wiring system would add another safety feature. They continued to support its installation in Lansing. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: The Members received their 1991 Code Books for review. They were reminded that the code change process would be starting this year so that the new code would be ready for adoption in June 1992. It was discussed that the October 8, 1991, Board Meeting will be moved to OCTOBER 15, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made at 9:10 p.m. by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. Downs, to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted,. Ralph W. Goff Secretary S� 8 WY 0- J]S TGf- co - OFFICIAL PROCEEEDING o CJ raj -I MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Larson, McDonald STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff of the r MECHANICAL BOARD �;; ua October 15, 1991 - CD Bill Krejcik, Bill Downs, Marcus Metoyt� Larry The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larson at 7:30 p.m. It was noted while reading the minutes of September 10, 1991, that the results of the election of new Officer's was omitted. New Officer's are: Chairman — David Larson Vice—Chairman — Bill Krejcik A motion was made by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. McDonald to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: The code change process was discussed. Mr. Goff informed the Board that the code would be on—going until it is submitted to legal staff for review. NEW BUSINESS: There was a lengthy discussion about the new venting tables that have been developed and have been included in most of the installation instructions with furnaces. In comparing these instructions with code it appears that if the instructions are followed there will be times that the code willbe violated. Mr. Goff stated that he had called I.C.B.O. and talked with Gordon Clyde about this problem. Mr. Clyde stated that at this time I.C.B.O. is advising inspectors not to acccept the new venting tables. There is also a disclaimer on most of the instructions that states that the Gas Research Institute (G.R.I.) makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information. G.R.I. and Battelle (a research group) developed the tables, and if they will not be responsible for the completeness of the tables Mr. Goff felt that the tables should not be accepted until such time that they do become part of the code. A motion was made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. McDonald to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Respectfullysubmitt , ph W. Goff ecretary MEMBERS PRESENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS of the MECHANICAL BOARD November 12, 1991 David Larson, Larry McDonald, Marcus Metoyer, Bill Downs MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill ICrejcik STAFF PRESENT: Ralph W. Goff The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larson at 7:30 p.m. A notion was made by Mr. Downs, supported by Mr. Metoyer, to approve minutes of October 15, 1991, meeting. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING OF DELEGATES & INDIVIDUALS: None OLD BUSINESS: There was a lengthy discussion regarding code changes as to when the City would require all companys that do mechanical work in the city limits be required to have their vehicles identified with signs. The Board felt that it would be to restrictive and to hard to enforce, and would they would not, at this time, support such a change. NEW BUSINESS: Richard Pettinger of The Weaver Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, submitted to the Board for review the use of an oil heater manufactured by "Reznor" for installation in Lansing. After carefull review it was decided more information was needed. It was suggested the manufacturer be contacted to find out who had tested the unit and if it was listed. A motion was made by Mr. Metoyer, supported by Mr. McDonald to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. RWG/mmr SS OT on (If1A Respectfully submitted, Ral W. Goff Secretary