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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Mechanical/ Plumbing Advisory Board - 04/23/2009 - Special `r V' RECEIVED Special Meeting AUG 1 7 2 L['.5 Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Thursday,April 23,2009 at 11:30 a.m. CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE Fire Department Training Room 3rd Floor,Frost Bank Building 2406 Leopard,Corpus Christi,Texas I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at approximately 12:20 p.m. by Mr. Corliss II. Roll Call Board members present: Scott Corliss, Bob Hughes, Everest Huerta, Mike Wanzer, Ray Johnson, James Dildy, Bud 0'Bryan, and Sean Rodriguez Board members absent: Robert Pate, Robert Sells, and James Norman City staff present: Dale Jackson,Joseph Elliott, James Pendleton,Jay Reining and Catherine Mireles III. Address Absences from April 9,2009 meeting Mr. Dilly stated he was preoccupied with work duties. Mr.Sells was once again absent and not able to give an explanation Mr. Huerta came in late at approximately 2 p.m. He stated that he misread the time on the Agenda and did not realize it was scheduled at an earlier time than usual Mr. Corliss made the first motion to excuse these absences and Mr. Wanzer seconds. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval of Minutes: April 9,2009 Mr.Johnson made the first motion to accept minutes as written, seconded by Mr. Hughes. All were in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. Review, Discuss, and Act as Appropriate on the 2006 International Plumbing Code,International Mechanical Code, International Fuel/Gas Code, International Energy Code, International Residential Code,and Local Amendments The board reviewed rough drafts of the local amendments they have taken action on provided by Mr. Reining in order to mods or make any additional changes that he may not have included • The board had no concerns with the International Mechanical Code draft. • Mr. Elliott had a concern regarding the deletion of Chapter One (Administration) of the IECC. He wanted to point out that included in this chapter, are important tables that need to be preserved • Mr. Reining agreed that these tables should remain and Chapter One would not be deleted after all. Mr. Reining also added that he has not completed the rough draft for the IECC and that the board would need to revisit this code. • The board continued by discussing Appendices H & I of the IPC, Mobile Home Parks and Travel Trailer Parks. • Mr. Elliott still stands by his recommendation to leave the design of the drainage for the park itself be the responsibility of the engineer. SCANNED 1�r V Minutes of Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Special Meeting April 23,2009 Page 2 • Mr. Reining states that standards still need to be established otherwise the engineer would not be obligated to follow them. • Mr. Jackson agrees with Mr. Elliott and believes that the simplest decision would require the design to be done by a professional engineer. The design would then be reviewed by a city plan examiner with the Plumbing/Mechanical Department. • Mr. Wanzer asked the question of what the plumbing code does not include and Mr. Reining stated that it does not include requirements for service buildings (Le. laundry facilities, showers and laboratories) which is what is required for apartments. These parks are categorized as an apartment which in the plumbing code requires such service buildings for. Mr. Rodriguez made a motion to retain appendices MU and replace "general provisions of the standard plumbing code"to "general provisions of the IPC". Mr. O'Bryan seconds, motion carried unanimously. The Board began discussion on Sec. 608 of the IPC in regards to Irrigation • It was determined that Sections 608.13.10& 608.13.11 are to be deleted. • Mr. Rodriguez questioned as to why Sec. 608.16.5 is not on the draft provided by Mr. Reining. The board stated that a motion was previously carried on this section. Mr. Reining requests that this motion be provided to him for reference. • The board continues discussing this section regarding the requirement of annual tests of backflow preventers. It was also clarified that irrigation systems are not exempt from annual testing; irrigation systems are classified as high hazard so therefore double checks and atmospheric vacuum breakers are not allowed • Mr. Johnson requested that the requirement for the submittal of test reports reflect the state code which is ten days. Mr. Reining said that he will make the change and a vote is not needed as long as there are no oppositions. Sec. 614.1.1: Drip Emitters and Soakers It was reiterated that the only change to be considered in this section would be to change five feet to 48 inches. Motion was previously carried Sec. 708.3.1: Horizontal drains within buildings& 708.3.2 Building Sewers It was reiterated that the only change to be considered in these sections would be to strengthen it from 100 feet apart to 80 feet apart. Motion was previously carried Sec. 708.3.4: Building Drain and Building Sewer Junction It was reiterated that the only change to be considered in this section would be to add 'two-way double riser" as the required clean out at the junction for both the building drain and building sewer. Motion was previously carried Upon further discussion it was discovered that there was a conflict in the numbering of sections in Chapter 7 in comparison to the local amendments. Therefore previous Council actions are not reflected • fir r.l Minutes of MechanicalfPlumbing Advisory Board Special Meeting April 23,2009 Page 3 VI. Review Candidates' resumes for new Board members and make a determination on submittal of any recommendations to City Council A. Resumes' needed are one each for: Irrigator, At-large not connected to the building industry and a Commercial Builder The board ran out of time allowed to discuss this agenda item and also no new resumes have been submitted for review. This item will be placed on agenda for next months meeting. NO ACTION TAKEN AT THIS TIME VII. Identify items to be placed on next Agenda Mr. Elliott stated the Agenda for the next scheduled meeting should look very similar to the current meetings Agenda. VIII. Building Official Report: Department Update There was nothing to report at this time from the Interim Building Official IX. Public Comments No one addressed the Board during public forum X. Adjourn Meeting adjour ed at 1:45 p.m. / / I 111/4/ I Presi. Hari leer