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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Electrical Advisory Board - 01/18/2001 ^,,514151611 :•�9 a —Tc eo 10, FEB , 01 N City of r0 �Ecf_IvED GM et Hr^vc COIpU • ELECTRICAL ADVISORY BOARD _ °F` n,i Chnsti Minutes of the Regular Meeting wV January 18,2001 Board Members Present: Frank Brogan,Vice Chairman Martin Adrian Kyle Budd Robert Conolly Joe Hemandez John Homer Ralph Skinner Board Members Absent: Mike Carranco, Chairman Chuck Sebbert Staff Members Present: Arthur N. Sosa, Building Official David L. Lewis, Chief Electrical Inspector E. Kay Butler, Executive Secretary Vice Chairman Brogan called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m., in the Council. Chambers on the first floor of City Hall. The first item of business was roll call. Chairman Mike Carranco and Mr. Chuck Sebbert were absent. A motion was made by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Budd and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of November 16, 2000. A motion was made by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Budd and passed unanimously to excuse Mr. Brogan from the last meeting because he had to attend a called meeting. Vice Chairman Brogan stated that the next item of business was the election of officers. Mr. Adrian nominated Mr. Kyle Budd as Chairman, seconded by Mr. Hernandez. Mr. Homer nominated Mr. Martin Adrian as Vice Chairman, motion was seconded. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed. Mr. Kyle Budd elected Chairman with Mr. Martin Adrian Vice Chairman. Mr. Budd assumed the chair. The next item of business was the Focus Group Report. Mr. Sosa stated that the input of the Boards is being developed into a complete document. The discussion of the adoption of the 2000 International Codes starting with Chapter I —Administration was next. Mr. Sosa stated that he had two staff members SCANNED P.O.Box 9277 • Corpus Christi.Texas 78469-9277 • (361) 880-3000 WV 160 City of Corpus Christi Electrical Advisory Board wimps. January 18, 2001 Page 2 attend a code use class in Austin that was focused on the use of the 2000 International Codes. Mr. Sosa stated that in the interest of time we have already started the review and adoption process. Chairman Budd inquired about the intention of tying anything into the National Electrical Code under the new Administrative Chapter. Discussion of changes to the 1999 National Electrical Code, NEC 230-6, NEC 230-70(a), NEC 422.31, decorative lights have been discussed before. Mr. Lewis introduced himself to the new members. He stated that this item had been tabled at the last meeting. Motion was made by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Brogan and passed unanimously to bring this item off the table so that it can be discussed. Mr. Lewis handed out copies of this discussion item. After a lengthy discussion Chairman Budd asked staff to work on draft and come back with a final draft. Mr. Lewis stated that what he would like is input from the board in developing this draft. The Chairman felt that maybe the Board could think about this item and bring it back at next month's meeting if we have a recommendation. A motion was made by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Hernandez and passed unanimously to table this matter until the next meeting for further discussion. Audience member, Mr. Oscar Palacios stated that he would like illustrations to help the audience visualize what is being discussed. He also requested copies of what had been discussed today. Chairman Budd stated that this was just a clarification of what is already in the code. Chairman Budd asked Mr. Lewis about an additional letter concerning MC cable. After a discussion a motion was made by Mr. Adrian, seconded and failed by a four to three vote to allow armored cable and MC cable acceptable in feeders and sub feeders as written in the NEC and amend 338-7 to clarify what is not allowed. Mr. Lewis explained what the decorative lighting issue was and stated that it is still being addressed by initiating investigations and actions on that item. Chairman Budd stated that because we are under the National Electrical Code changes the January 2000 Board meeting minutes reflected the discussion were we adopted the ordinance changes. He stated that the board had approved the change to Article 210-52(6)1 by adding the words`laundry /utility room"to the list of rooms. He 410 City of Corpus Christi Electrical Advisory Board `^~ January 18, 2001 Page 3 pointed out that the brown sheets that the Board has now that change has been omitted. He thinks that should be added. The Chairman called for the Building Official's report; there was nothing to report. The next item was receipt of petitions from the audience. Mr. Chuck Zeller asked about the control or jurisdiction this board has over the electrical inspectors. Chairman Budd stated that the Board does not have any control. The Chairman suggested that he follow the chain of command starting with the Chief Electrical Inspector, the Building Official and then write a letter to the City Manager and document the matter. The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION v1,111111 I;d►i. Arthur N. Sosa Building Official ANS:ekb Distribution: Board Members City Manager Asst. City Manager City Secretary Asst. City Attorney Director Of Housing& Community Dev. City Electrical Inspectors(5)