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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Mechanical/ Plumbing Advisory Board - 03/11/2010 Minutes of Regular Meeting Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board c Thursday,March 11, 2010 at 2 p.m. RECE/VED Fire Department Training Room 3rd Floor,Frost Bank Building 2406 Leopard, Corpus Christi,Texas MAY 1 9 2010 CITY SECRET/IR y,s OFFICE 1. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. H. Roll Call of Board Members Board Members Present: James Dildy, Stacey Gallagher, Billy Largin,James Moly, Bud O'Bryan, Robert Pate, Karim Salighedar, and Mike Wamer Board Members Absent: Julio Sanchez, David Mathews and Sean Rodriguez City Staff Present Stephen Draper,Joe Elliott, Ronald Bounds, Ivan Luna, Yolanda Marruffo, Catherine Garza III. Introduction of New Board Members Stacey Gallagher and Jim Mokry Current Board members as well as new members,Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Mokry, introduced themselves by name and occupation. IV. Consider Absences of Board Members from Regular Board Meeting,February 11,2010 The Board considered the absence of Mr. David Mathews. He sent an e-mail stating he would not be able to attend because he would be in Houston for the ACCA Texas Board meeting. Mr. Wanzer made the first motion to excuse Mr.Mathew's absence. Mr. O'Bryan made the second motion;all were in favor. V. Approval of Minutes from Regular Board Meeting,February 11,2010 and Special Board Meeting, February 19,2010 Mr.DBdy made the first motion to accept both minutes as written from the February meetings. Mr.Salighedar made the second motion;all were in favor. VI. Water Department Issues with Deputy Director Mark Van Vleck Mr. Van Vleck was not able to attend so Ms. Marruffo and Mr. Luna came to speak on his behalf They presented three proposals to the Board for consideration that they feel will improve the efficiency, budget and customer service within their department SCANNED Minutes of Plumbing/Mechanical Advisory Board Regular Meeting March 11,2010 Page 2 1.) The initiation to lock the Automatic Meter Reader(AMR) boxes to avoid tampering. 2.) The initiation of PEX line usage from the meter to the residence. They feel that PEX is more flexible therefore helping to reduce leaks/breakage and discourage clipping. 3.) That the customer shut-off valve be placed outside from the meter at approximately 10 feet. Discussion took place amongst the Board to consider their proposals as amendments. There was not a clear consensus and no one made any motions in favor of the Water Dept. therefore no action took place. VII. Discussion and possible action concerning the 2006/2009 International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel/Gas Code, International Energy Code, International Residential Code,and Local Amendments Thereto The Board began with discussion on Chapter 29 of the IRC, Section P2908 Lawn Irrigation Systems. City staff does not want to reinstate SECTION P2908 LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS and recommends replacing it with the regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for lawn irrigation systems to be renumbered as P2909. Mr. Salighedar made the first motion to support City staff's recommendation. Mr. Dildy made the second motion;all were in favor. The Board moved on to Chapter 30 of the IRC. • City staff recommends amending Tables3002.1 (1) & 3002.1 (2) to limit the use of cell core pipe. Mr. Dildy opposed and made a motion that the tables remain as is. Mr. Wanzer made the second motion to open the floor for discussion. A vote was taken and all were in favor to not amend the tables. • Mr. Wanner made the first motion to amend section P30012.2 by changing 100 feet to 80 feet. Mr. O'Bryan made the second motion;all were in favor. • Mr. Wanzer made thefirst motion to reinstate local amendment P3005.2.7 Building drain and building sewer Junction (wanting it to mirror the IPC)along with its'subsection P30012.7.1 Wye cleanout to public sewer. Mr. O'Bryan made the second motion;all were in favor. • Mr. O'Bryan made the first motion to reinstate local amendment P3005.3.1 Minimum Velocity. Mr.Salighedar made the second motion;all were in favor. Minutes of Plumbing/Mechanical Advisory Board Regular Meeting March 11,2010 Page 3 • Mr. O'Bryan made the first motion to reinstate Sec. P3113.1.2 Minimum size of vent stack with water closet. Mr. Pate made the second motion;all were in favor. • The Board wishes to not reinstate local amendments P3104.7 Vents for Traps, P3104.7.1 Conditions in which an island vent may be used and P3104.8 Vents for bar and fountain sink traps. NO ACTION NEEDED. • Mr. Dildy made the first motion to reinstate local amendment P3104.7.2 (being renumbered as P3112.4). Mr. Gallagher made the second motion; all were in favor. • • P3112.4 A vertical vent must be installed on the drain line downstream of the island vent configuration, unless the building drain branch line is at least 3 inches(76 mm). • Mr. Gallagher made the first motion to amend section P3005.2.9 Cleanout size,by adding a third exception. Mr.DUdy made the second motion;all were in favor. Exception 3: A two inch clean out may be used in an island vent configuration with a three inch horizontal branch drain where a vertical vent can not be installed per Section P3112.4. • The Board wishes to not reinstate P3114.1.1 Installation of air admittance valves (mechanical vents)restricted; will let the 2009 code speak for it's self NO ACTION NEEDED. • City staff recommends using same language from the IPC,Sec. 8021.4 Swimming Pools,for the purpose of adding a new section to Chapter 30 of theIRC. Mr. Wanzer made the first motion to support City staffs recommendation. Mr.DUdy made the second motion;all were in favor. SECTION P3009 SWIMMING POOLS P3009.1 Swimming pool backwashes. Wastewater from swimming pools, backwash from filters and water from pool deck drains must discharge to the building drainage system, the discharge shall be through an indirect waste pipe by means of an air gap. City staff wanted to bring to the attention of the Board, Table P3201.7 Size of traps and trap arms for plumbing fixtures. He stated that the plumbing industry needs to take in to consideration the size of the traps so that they are executed properly at time of inspection. City St aff recommends adopting Appendix 0, Gray water recycling systems. Mr. Gallagher made the first motion to support City staff's recommendation. Mr. Wanzer made the second motion; all were in favor. Minutes of Plumbing/Mechanical Advisory Board Regular Meeting March 11,2010 Page 4 VIII. Identify items to be placed on next Agenda The Board and City staff had no new items for next meeting's agenda 1X. Building Official Report: Department Update Mr. Draper conveyed to the Board that our inspectors will now be available to answer customer service calls from 7:30 am. to 8 a.m. • X. Public Comment No one addressed the Board during public forum. XI. Adjournment // Meeting ad aourned at 4:50p.m. nnJJJ ilt Presiding Officer