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January 14, 1993
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Miller, Chairman
Lew Larson
Reed Glendenning
Mike Sutton
Richard Rector
Rob Hurst
Paul Brunsvold
Ronald Murray
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Zernie Smith
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Lelland Kirbow, Chief Mechanical Plumbing
Inspector
Grace Amaya, Clerk Typist II
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. , in the Committee
Room on the first floor of City Hall.
A motion was made by Mr. Lew Larson, seconded by Mr. Rob Hurst and passed
unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 19, 1992 meeting.
The public hearing was opened on Appeal No. P93-1. The appellant was Mr.
Orby G. Roots, Roots/Foster Associates, representing First Commerce Bank
requesting the Board's concurrence for a proposed alternate material and method
of construction as per Plumbing Code Section 103.7.
Mr. Lelland Kirbow, Chief Mechanical Plumbing Inspector, explained that the
Plumbing Code requires one person for every 100 square feet of floor area for a
(B) business use occupancy. According to Mr. Roots' report, there are 22,287
square feet of useable floor area in the Bank, which equates to 223 people. Mr.
Kirbow added that the number of existing facilities is less than that required
by Code. If remodeling proceeds as shown, it would require the removal of more
fixtures, which would increase non-Code compliance. Mr. Kirbow stated that
Staff recommends not to omit any of the existing fixtures.
Mr. Orby G. Roots, with Roots/Foster Associates, explained that due to the
nature of the business, there are never 223 people in the bank at any one time.
Therefore, Mr. Roots requested that the Board consider the request. to concur on
the proposed alternate method of construction based on actual worst case occupant
count rather than the floor area square footage formula.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Lew Larson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Rob
Hurst and passed unanimously to concur on the proposed alternate material and
method of construction for the existing construction and Bank use as authorized
by Plumbing Code Section 103.7.
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The next item of business was the discussion and consideration to recommend
updating the Corpus Christi Mechanical Code by adopting the 1991 Standard
Mechanical Code with local amendments. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Richard
Rector made a motion to recommend the adoption of the 1991 Standard Mechanical
Code with local amendments provided that Section 104.4 be expanded to clarify
that permits may be issued to property owners who wish to make their own
installation or repairs in accordance with the guidelines provided in the State
Law. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ronald Murray, and passed unanimously.
Under current concerns and events, the Board reviewed a letter issued by
the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners regarding proposed changes to the
rules of Chapter 75 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License Law.
After some discussion, Mr. Sutton made a motion to forward a written response of
recommendation to oppose the proposed rule changes to paragraphs 75.100(c)(1) and
(2) and to propose rule changes to conform with recommendations of the Texas
State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Mr. Ronald Murray seconded the motion, and
it was passed unanimously. Chairman Miller committed to writing the letter.
The meeting was adjourned at 3: 10 p.m.
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