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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 Plumbing Committee Minutes & Agendas Notice of Meeting Plumbing Committee's Meeting January 17, 2012 3:30 P.M. The Plumbing Committee's meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in the 1st Floor Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. Agenda Building Commission's Meeting 1st Floor Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall 150 Dexter Court, Elgin 1. Call to Order 2. Roll call 3. Distribute 2012 code books 4. Adjournment r Notice of Meeting Plumbing Committee's Meeting February 14, 2012 2:00 P.M. The Plumbing Committee's meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in the 2nd Floor South Conference Room, City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. Agenda Plumbing Committee's Meeting 2nd Floor South Conference Room, City Hall 150 Dexter Court, Elgin riak 1. Call to Order 2. Roll call 3. New Business 4. Discuss 2012 Int. Plumbing Code (chapter 11), 2012 National Fuel gas Code (NFPA 54) and 2012 Int. Energy Conservation Code books for amendments and adoption. 5. Adjournment r Notice of Meeting Plumbing Committee's Meeting March 20, 2012 2:00 P.M. The Plumbing Committee's meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2012 in the l st Floor South Conference Room, City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. Agenda Plumbing Committee's Meeting 1St Floor South Conference Room, City Hall 150 Dexter Court, Elgin 1. Call to Order 2. Roll call 3. New Business 4. Discuss 2012 Int. Plumbing Code (chapter 11), 2012 National Fuel gas Code (NFPA 54) and 2012 Int. Energy Conservation Code books for amendments and adoption. 5. Adjournment PLUMBING COMMISSION MINUTES March 20, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT: Frank Harshman and David Teas MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Raoul Johnston, Steve Bone, Dave Mulcahy, and Tony Lopez CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson David Teas at 2:07 p.m., in the first floor conference room. MINUTES: A motion to approve the March 11, 2008 minutes was made by Frank Harshman seconded by David Teas. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Dave Mulcahy raised conversion about garden hoses in icemakers. Commission members also discussed the sizes of meters being used and also the availability charge that had been in effect but is not anymore. Highland Woods 1"tap increase from b box up to 1 %". Raoul said he would write something on letterhead regarding water availability no longer being assessed on residents. Discussion was also raised about on fire sprinklers and water pressure. DISCUSS 2012 INT. PLUMBING CODE (CHAPTER 11), 2012 NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (NFPA 54)AND 2012 INT. ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE BOOKS FOR AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTION. Discussion was made between the committee members and staff regarding bushings and whether they needed to be tapered or not. Committee members also discussed the sanitary drainage section, drainage system pg. 6 & pg. 7 code sections that Raoul put to reference the state plumbing code. Frank Harshman said he did not see any problems with these amendments. Dave Teas raised conversation on changing bathtubs to showers regarding the 2" p-trap. Committee members agreed no changes needed to be made to this section. r Discussion was raised between committee members and staff regarding mop sinks and Dave Mulcahy raised conversation regarding the vacuum breaker. GAS CODE Frank Harshman said he had no problem with this section. Frank Harshman asked about the meter and sprinkler and Dave Teas explained how everything works. A motion was made by Frank Harshman to approve the amendments to the 2012 Int. Plumbing Code (chapter 11), 2012 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) and 2012 Int. Energy Conservation Code, seconded by Dave Teas. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Frank Harshman to adjourn the meeting at 3:24 p.m., seconded by Dave Teas. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, r Alva •ava.an Recording Secretary r