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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Mechanical/ Plumbing Advisory Board - 11/12/2009 V V Minutes of Regular Meeting Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Thursday,November 12,2009 at 2 p.m. RECEIVED Fire Department Training Room 3rd Floor,Frost Bank Building 2406 Leopard,Corpus Christi,Texas DE(, 2 42069 • CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 2::10 p.m. H. Roll Call Board Members Present: James Dila)), James Norman, Robert Pate, Karim Salighedar,Julio Sanchez, and Mike Wanzer Board Members Absent: Billy Largin, David Mathew, Bud 0'Bryan,Sean Rodriguez, and Robert Sells City Staff Present: Stephen Draper,Joe Elliott, Deborah Brown and Catherine Garza III. Address Absences: September 10,2009—James Norman and Robert Sells October 08,2009-James Horman, Robert Pate, Sean Rodriguez,and Robert Sells James Norman was the only Board member present to address his absences from September and October. He stated his absences were due to business relations. Mike Wanzer made the first motion to excuse his absence and Mr. Salighedar seconded;all were in favor. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Approval of Minutes: October 8,2009 Mr. Dildy made the first motion to accept minutes as written and Mr. Salighedar seconded;all were in favor. Motion passed unanimously. V. Board Appointments It was determined that Mr. O'Bryan,Mr. Rodriuez, and Robert Sells are up for re-appointment. Mr. Norman and Mr. Wanner are termed out. Bio forms/applications are needed in the following categories: Master Plumber(1), Mechanical Engineer(1), Plumber(2-Journeyman), Mechanical/HP-AC(1)and Home Builder(I). VI. Proposed Special Meetings for November and December The Board was made aware of the proposed special meetings for November and December. The Board had no issues or concerns with the tentative dates and agreed to make and effort to commit. The Board was also presented with the tentative calendar dates for the 2010 Advisory Board meetings. The Board had no concerns or issues in keeping with the same time of 2 p.m. SCANNED i.t V Minutes of Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Regular Meeting November 12, 2009 Page 2 VII. Review, Discuss, and Act as Appropriate on the 2006/2009 International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel/Gas Code, International Energy Code, International Residential Code,and Local Amendments The Board began discussion on the International Mechanical Code and Energy Conservation Code. • Mr. Wanzer brought up his concern regarding R6 verses R8 Flex Ducts and suggests that the Board consider taking action on the matter of adopting an amendment that states to require R8 Flex Ducts instead of R6. Mr. Wanzer feels that in doing so it would help the situation of duct sweating. He pointed out that the Mechanical Code refers back to the Energy Conservation Code in Sec. 604.1 General regarding Insulation of the 2009 International Mechanical Code. He also stated that the city of Houston has taken this action • Mr. Elliott reiterated that amending anything from the International Energy Conservation Code would need to be approved first by the Energy Systems Lab which he is not in favor of doing so for the purpose of having R8 insulation across the board commercially. • Mr. Draper suggested tabling this subject;for Mr. Warmer to bring in some documents supporting his suggestion such as pictures etc. to present to the Board that would help in their decision If the Board decided in favor of his suggestion then they should feel free to contact ESL in the form of a letter. Mr. Warner said he would bring forth such documents to the next scheduled meeting. City staff recommends adding as a local amendment, 506.1 General,from Chapter 5: Exhaust Systems, Section 506: Commercial Kitchen Hood Ventilation Ducts and Exhaust Equipment, of the 2009 International Mechanical Code. Mr. Elliott recommends adding the standard 'NEPA 96'to Sec. 506.1: General, to be read as: • 506.1 General. Commercial kitchen hood ventilation ducts and exhaust equipment shall comply with the requirements of this section and NEPA 96. Commercial kitchen grease ducts shall be designed for the type of cooking appliance and hood served Mr.Dlldy made the first motion to support City Staff's recommendation and Mr.Salighedar seconded;all were in favor. Motion passed unanimously. With that motion in place,Mr.Dildy made the first motion to adopt the 2009 International Mechanical Code as written with the deletion of Chapter I,to be substituted by City Legal staff, and Mr.Salighedar seconded;all were in favor. Motion passed unanimously. The Board moved forward and began discussion on the International Fuel Gas Code. V Minutes of Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Regular Meeting November 12, 2009 Page 3 Mr. Wanzer made the first motion to elbn/nate all previous actions made by the Board to the 2003 Local Amendments,for the purpose of adopting the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, and adopt the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code as is to be amended with the exception of Chapter 1. Mr.Norman made the second motion;motion passed unanimously. Mr. Wanzer made the first motion to accept Section 14-261, with the exception to replace 2003 Edition with 2009 Edition,and Mr. Dlldy seconded;motion passed unanimously. Mr. Wanner made first motion to accept Section 14-261.1, Chapter 1 Administration of the International Fuel Gas Code as amended. Mr. Salighedar made the second motion; motion passed unanimously. There was no action/vote taken on Section 403.6 Plastic pipe, tubing and fittings. Mr. Norman made a motion to adopt as a local amendment Section 404.10 Minimum Burial Depth with the exception to make some modtfcations and Mr. Wanner seconded Motion passed unanimously to have Section 404.10 to read as follows: 404.]0 Minimum burial depth. All underground piping systems shall be installed at minimum depth of 18 inches(257 mm) below grade.If a minimum of 18 inches(257 mm)of cover cannot be maintained,the pipe must be installed in conduit or bridged(shielded). Mr. Wanzer made the first motion to adopt as a local amendment Section 406.4 Test Pressure Measurement with the exception to make some modifications and Mr. DBdy seconded Motion passed unanimously to have Section 406.4, with an exception added,to read as follows: 406.4 Test pressure measurement Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure measuring device designed and calibrated to read,record,or indicate a pressure loss due to leakage during the pressure test period.The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. Exceptions: A spring type mechanical gauge may not be used. Mr. Elliott would like to make the board aware of a concern regarding Sec. 403.10.2 Tubing Joints from Chapter 4:Piping Installations, Section 403 Piping Materials. His concern is the fact that the identification for tubing fittings is a painted dot with potential to eventually fade away. He would like for the Board to be attentive in this matter and if they see it as a continuing problem to inform City staff so that it can be addressed by making any amendments. VIII. Identify items to be placed on next Agenda No one had any new suggestions to add to next meetings agenda. IX. Building Official Report: Department Update The Building Official had nothing to report at this time. 11111.0 1110 Minutes of Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Regular Meeting November 12, 2009 Page 4 X. Public Comments No one addressed the Board during Public Forum XL Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. C4 id Presiding Officer /