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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 Mechanical Board MinutesDEPARTMENT 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 Virg Bernero, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm JANUARY 9, 2007 �; ✓�" r The 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order aV7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Pat Ryan, Chairman Jim Lamar Marcus Metoyer Jr. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Richard Cortright Members absent: None i Staff Present: Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: An introduction was made of the Petitioner Rich Yabs, Building Contractor, representing the owner, Tim E. Brogan both of whom were both present. Public Present: None Chairman Pat Ryan asked for the approval of the December 10, 2006 minutes. Jim Lamar made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Case No.: Address: Petitioner: MBA -001-2007 220 S. Washington Sq. Rich Yabs Rich Yabs is requesting a variance to the 2003 Michigan Mechanical Code Section 306.5 regarding a permanent means of access to the roof to service Mechanical equipment. He is requesting to have a mobile ladder on site verses a permanent ladder to avoid wrongful use. (The ladder provides access to the roof.) After some discussion, it was decided to table the appeal until the February 13, 2007 Board Meeting so further investigation of the situation could be done. D r1 Other Business: Brian Shields gave the Divisional Actions Report as follows: For the calendar year 2006 the Mechanical Division issued 1,786 permits down 212 from 2005. The Mechanical Division made 3,780 inspections stops in 2006. There were 241 Inspections made in December 2006 by the City Mechanical Inspectors. So far 32 permits have been issued as compared to 40 for the same period in 2006. Public Comment: None The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, -9A01� J4 Brian Shields, Secretary Draft date: Z— Approved date: 0/13/6 cc; Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original 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 Virg Bernero, Mayor U OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS (7) --I Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm FEBRUARY 13, 2007 C-) o:w The 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Richard Cortright, Vice Chairman Marcus Metoyer Jr. Jim Lamar Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Members absent: Pat Ryan Staff Present: Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: None Vice Chairman Richard Cortright asked for the approval of the January 9, 2007 minutes. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr., motion carried. Old Business: Case No.: Address: MBA -001-2007 220 S. Washington Sq Petitioner: Rich Yabs Case MBA -001-2007 from the January 9, 2007 Board meeting was tabled until further investigation of the situation could be done. It was regarding petitioner Rich Yabs requesting a variance to the 2003 Michigan Mechanical Code Section 306.5 for a permanent means of access to the roof to service Mechanical equipment. He requested to have a mobile ladder on site verses a permanent ladder to avoid wrongful use. (The ladder provides access to the roof.) Chief Mechanical Inspector Brian Shields reported that on January 10, 2007 he and Mechanical Board member Jim Lamar had visited the jobsite to review first hand the location of the roof access in question. We found that a permanent ladder was not required. Jim Lamar made a motion to approve the use of a ladder system. Seconded by Richard Cortright, motion carried. Mechanical Minutes of February 13, 2007 New Business: None Other Business: Brian Shields gave the Divisional Actions Report as follows: There were 294 Inspections made in January 2007 by the City Mechanical Inspectors. So far 154 permits have been issued as compared to 217 for the same period in 2007. Public Comment: None The next scheduled Meeting is March 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Page 2 of 2 Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr., the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 04#;f ' Brian Shields, Secretary Draft date: February 13, 2007 Approved date: />1ct c-► 13 gw> cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original Virg Bernero, Mayor March 27, 2007 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 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm MARCH 13, 2007 The March 2007 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at time 7:00 p.m. by Richard Cortright, Vice Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Richard Cortright led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chairman Richard Cortright asked for the approval of the February 13, 2007 minutes. Jim Lamar made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: The Board was informed that Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Mechanical Inspectors Association of Michigan. Other Business: None Public Comment: None Divisional Actions Report: The City Mechanical Inspectors made 298 Inspections in February 2007. There have been 269 Mechanical Permits issued for 2007 as compared to 311 for this time in 2006. Jim Lamar Marcus Metoyer Jr. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Richard Cortright ha Members absent: Pat Ryan, Chairman CC- Staff Present: Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector �? cn Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None n ; Public Present: None Richard Cortright led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chairman Richard Cortright asked for the approval of the February 13, 2007 minutes. Jim Lamar made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: The Board was informed that Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Mechanical Inspectors Association of Michigan. Other Business: None Public Comment: None Divisional Actions Report: The City Mechanical Inspectors made 298 Inspections in February 2007. There have been 269 Mechanical Permits issued for 2007 as compared to 311 for this time in 2006. The next scheduled meeting is April 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. At 9:00, Jim Lamar moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr. Motion carried. Respectfully s bmitt d, 04 Brian Shields, Secretary cc, Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office Appeal folders Public file - original Draft date: Approved date Board Secretary Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal applicants March 26, 2007 Virg Bernero, Mayor April 12, 2007 uEPARTMENT OF PLAI,4ING 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 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave, at 7:00 pm APRIL 10, 2007 The April 2007 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at time 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Pat Ryan, Chairman Jim Lamar Marcus Metoyer Jr. v Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. =� I Members absent: Richard Cortright, Vice Chairman�� r C-, t 3 Staff Present: Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector c. C I p r"� L:.--� cra ts� .. Petitioners Present: None F Public Present: None Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Pat Ryan asked for the approval of the March 13, 2007 minutes. Marcus Metoyer Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr., motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Hand out concerning CO2 detectors for commercial duct systems. Other Business: None Divisional Actions Report: The City Mechanical Inspectors made 348 Inspections in March 2007. There have been 400 Mechanical Permits issued for 2007 as compared to 456 for this time in 2006. The next scheduled meeting is May 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. At 8:15, Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr, moved to adjourn. Seconded by Jim Lamar, motion carried. Respectfully submitted A�4 Brian Shields, Secretary Draft date: April 12, 2007 Approved date: Y)� Fr, apo? cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original Virg Bernero, Mayor April 12, 2007 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 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm MAY 8, 2007 The May 2007 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at time 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The following members were in attendance: Pat Ryan, Chairman Marcus Metoyer Jr. Jim Lamar Richard Cortright, Vice Chairman Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Members absent: None Staff Present: Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector, City Board Secretary Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: None t.r . �.r WK t—' rP :v> co r.� Chairman Pat Ryan asked for the approval of the April 10, 2007 minutes. Marcus Metoyer Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr., motion carried. Old Business: CO Detectors Information & History brought in by Marcus Metoyer Jr New Business: The Board Members clarification is needed on the installation instructions for Metal -Fab flexible aluminum liner. (Direct connection to a single gas fired appliance.) Discussion tabled until the next Mechanical Board meeting. Other Business: None Divisional Actions Report: The City Mechanical Inspectors made 304 Inspections in April 2007. There have been 510 Mechanical Permits issued for 2007 as compared to 570 for this time in 2006. The next scheduled meeting is June 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. At 8:15, Richard Cortright moved to adjourn. Seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr., motion carried. Respectfully sub fitted, Brian Shields, Secretary Draft date: May 9, 2007 Approved date: ,f� Jul cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary 'y City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original Virg Bernero, Mayor 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 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm JUNE 12, 2007 The JUNE 2007 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at time 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Pat Ryan, Chairman Marcus Metoyer Jr. Richard Cortright Members absent: Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Jim Lamar Staff Present: Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: None Chairman Pat Ryan asked for the approval of the May 8, 2007 minutes. Marcus Metoyer Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Richard Cortright. Motion carried. Old Business: The Board Members made comments on the Metal -Fab chimney liner. The Board Members are requesting UL listings for liners to be used as connectors. New Business: Election of new officers. A motion was made by Marcus Metoyer Jr, to table the election of new officers until all board members are present. Seconded by Richard Cortright, motion carried. Divisional Actions Report: City Mechanical Inspectors have made 453 inspections in March 2007. There have been 634 Mechanical Permits issued for 2007 as compared to 765 for this time in 2006. Other Business: None Public Comment: None Page 2 Mechanical Minutes June 12, 2007 At 9:00 P.M., Richard, Cortright moved to adjourn. Seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr., motion carried. The next regularly scheduled meeting is September 11, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. Respectfully sub fitted, Brian Shields, Secretary Draft date: June 14, 2007 Approved date: 1 aOo cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original 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 Virg Bernero, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 The 2007 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at time 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Pat Ryan, Chairman Richard Cortright, Vice Chairman Jim Lamar Marcus Metoyer Jr. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Members absent: None Staff Present: Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: None Chairman Pat Ryan asked for the approval of the June 12, 2007 minutes. Marcus Metoyer Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Motion carried. Old Business: The Board Members made comments on the Metal -Fab chimney liner. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. made a motion to table the discussion until Brian Shields and Cal Baxter check the UL listing number with UL. Seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr. motion carried. New Business: It was time to vote for new Board officers. Jim Lamar made a motion to retain the current members, Chairman Pat Ryan and Vice Chairman Richard Cortright. Seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr. motion carried Case No.: Address: Petitioner: Divisional Actions Report: City Mechanical Inspectors have made 292 inspections in August 2007. There have been 986 Mechanical Permits issued for 2007 as compared to 1,229 for this time in 2006. Page 2 Mechanical Board September 11, 20L Other Business: As of June 28, 2007 Cal Baxter has tested and passed ICC Certification for Residential Code and Brian Shields has tested and passed ICC Commercial & Residential Certification. Public Comment: None The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 9, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. At 9:00 p.m., Jim Lamar made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr., motion carried. Respectfully submi ed, Brian Shields, Secretary Draft date: Approved date cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original September 24, 2007 Virg Bernero, Mayor 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 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm October 9, 2007 The October 2007 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: -' Pat Ryan, Chairman - - Jim Lamar Marcus Metoyer Jr. _- Richard Cortright? Members absent: Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. -n Staff Present: Brian Shields, Chief Mechanical Inspector Staff Absent: Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: None Chairman Pat Ryan asked for the approval of the September 11, 2007 minutes. Jim Lamar made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr. motion carried. Old Business: Member comments on Metal -Fab chimney liner. New Business: None Divisional Actions Report: City Mechanical Inspectors have made 292 inspections in September 2007. There have been 1,101 Mechanical Permits issued for 2007 as compared to 1386 for this time in 2006. Board Member Comments: Pat Ryan questioned permit requirements for rental letters to landlords. Brian explained when and why permits were required. Other Business: None Public Comment: None The next scheduled meeting is November 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Page 2 Mechanical Board October 9, 2G At 9:00 p.m., Name made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Paul Name., motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Brian Shields, Secretary Draft date: OCTOBE 24, 2007 Approved date: las a00 h� cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original Virg Bernero, Mayor 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 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave, at 7:00 pm November 13, 2007 The November 2007 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Pat Ryan, Chairman Jim Lamar Marcus Metoyer Jr. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Richard Cortright Members absent: None Staff Present: Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: None Chairman Pat Ryan asked for the approval of the October 9, 2007 minutes. Marcus Metoyer Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Jim Lamar. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Discus the use of Z -flex vent connectors. Choose a location for the Board Christmas meeting. Other Business: None Public Comment: None Divisional Actions Report: City Mechanical Inspectors have made 320 inspections in October 2007. There have been 1262 Mechanical Permits issued for 2007 as compared to 1605 for this time in 2006. At 7:50 p.m., Pat Ryan made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Paul Gilmore, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, l Cal Baxter ecretary Draft date: November 24, 2007 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original Virg Bernero, Mayor 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 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING MECHANICAL BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave, at 7:00 pm December 11, 2007 The December 2007 meeting of the City of Lansing Mechanical Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Pat Ryan, Chairman. The following members were in attendance: Pat Ryan, Chairman Jim Lamar Marcus Metoyer Jr. Paul Maxwell Gilmore Jr. Members absent: Richard Cortright Staff Present: Brian Shields Chief Mechanical Inspector Cal Baxter, Mechanical Inspector Petitioners Present: None Public Present: None Minutes of November 13, 2007 were not yet available. Old Business: None New Business: The 2006 Michigan Mechanical Code & International Fuel Gas Code went into affect December 3, 2007. Other Business: None Public Comment: None Divisional Actions Report: City Mechanical Inspectors have made 246 inspections in November 2007. There have been 1389 Mechanical Permits issued for 2007 as compared to 1717 for this time in 2006. The next Scheduled Meeting is January 8, 2008 at 7:00 pm. At 7:30 pm, with new business taken care of and no petitioners or public present, Paul Gilmore made a motion to adjourn to the Annual Board Dinner. Seconded by Marcus Metoyer Jr., Motion Carried. Respecttffuully sub ecitted,��� Brian Shields Sretary cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office Appeal folders Public file - original Draft date: Approved date Board Secretary Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal applicants December 19, 2007 90-� (:�J