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MINUTES OF MEETING
MECHANICAL BOARD
Monday, February 18, 2003
4:00 P.M.
Conference Room A, City Hall, Dubuque, IA.
Tom Giese
Todd Geisler, Jack Papin, Harlan Willenborg,
Mike Kelly, Dave Stuart
Dave Grothe
Tom Reed
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Meeting was called to order at 4:05 P.M. by Chairman Tom Giese, and announced that it
was being conducted in accordance with Iowa Open Meetings Law.
Order of business was as follows:
Discussion was held on whether or not a water heater used for hydronics would be
classified as a boiler. Dave Stuart proposed that according to Ch. 10 of the U.M.C.,
Sec. 1002.0, exception #1 states that: "hot water heaters used for hot water supply
are regulated by the plumbing code." Hot water heaters used for heating would be
classified as a boiler. Mike Kelly pointed out that the requirements for Boiler group
A are 2 high limit controls. Mike stated that since hot water heaters are not electric,
one of the hi limits was not possible unless a solenoid was put in line on the gas
line. Dave Stuart stated that the code allowed for unpowered safety devices are
accepted.
Motion by Dave Stuart to accept water heaters installed for heating be classified as
a boiler. Seconded by Mike Kelly. The vote was unanimous in favor of motion.
Discussion was held on Experior testing agency regarding them possibly dropping
three current mechanical competency exams, namely, Master Gas, Refrigeration,
and Boiler Installation.
Motion by Mike Kelly to review old tests that the City has and bring them up to date
if Experior does indeed drop the tests. Seconded by Harlan Willenborg. The vote
was unanimous in favor of motion.
Members signed competency card applications and Certificate of Registration for
the following:
Brian A'Hearn #644, Michael Reed #645, and Melody Doyle ~46
North American Mechanical, Inc. #163
Motion was made to adjourn by Mike Kelly, seconded by Harlan Willenborg.
Meeting adjourned at 5:25 P.M.
Tom Reed, Secret~ry
Approved this day of ,2003.
Chairperson