Minutes_Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board Copyrighted
J une 3, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Building Code Board of 5/21; City Council proceedings of
5/20, 5/28; Community DevelopmentAdvisory
Commission of 5/15; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission of 5/15; Mechanical and Plumbing Code
Board of 5/16; Proof of Publication for City Council
proceedings of 4/29, 5/6, 5/13; Proof of Publication for List
of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending
4/30.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Building Code Board Minutes of 5/21/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 5/20/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 5/28/19 Supporting Documentation
Community DevelopmentAdvisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 5/15/19
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
5/15/19
Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board Minutes fo Supporting Documentation
5/16/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/29/19
Proof of Publlication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/6/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/13/19
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DRAFT MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
4:00 P.M.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
City Council Chamber, Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present: Dan Hillary, Tom Giese, Dieter Muhlack, and Corey Valaskey
Commissioners Excused: None
Commissioners Unexcused: None
Staff Members Present: David Johnson and Jason Mouring
CHAIRPERSON PRO-TEM: Staff Member Johnson noted the Board does not currently have a
Chairperson or Vice Chairperson; therefore, a Chairperson Pro-Tem must be appointed by the
Board.
Motion by Muhlack, seconded by Hillary to nominate Board Member Valaskey as Chairperson
Pro-Tem. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Hillary, Giese, Muhlack, and Valaskey;
Nay — None.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Pro-Tem Valaskey called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE IOWA OPEN MEETING LAW: Staff
presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying the meeting was being held in compliance with
the lowa Open Meetings Law.
OATHS OF OFFICE: Board Member Giese administered the Oaths of Office for Board
Members Hillary and Valaskey.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Staff Member Johnson stated per City Code, the board must
annually choose a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve one-year terms. He reviewed
the powers and duties of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
APPEALS: None
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None
ITEMS FROM BOARD: None
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
2018 International Plumbinq Code Review: Staff Member Johnson reviewed the scope and
update process for the International Plumbing Code. He noted the City of Dubuque City of
Dubuque traditionally adopts the new International I-Codes every three years. He stated using
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current codes improves our departmenYs ability to perform plan review, conduct inspections,
and ensure all permitted construction meets current code requirements and industry best
practices. Staff Member Johnson reviewed the safety and insurance benefits to residents. He
noted there is also clarifying code updates to the Plumbing Code. Staff Member Johnson
stated the role of the Board is to review the proposed amendments to the City of Dubuque
Plumbing Code and make a recommendation to City Council to adopt the amendments as
presented.
Staff Member Mouring reviewed the changes from the 2015 International Plumbing Code. He
noted local utilities bonding and grounding requirements for corrugated stainless-steel tubing.
He stated there are no other significant changes.
Motion by Muhlack, seconded by Valaskey to recommend adoption the 2018 International
Plumbing Code and amendments to Title 14, Chapter 1 , Article H, as presented. Motion
carried by the following vote: Aye — Hillary, Giese, Muhlack, and Valaskey; Nay — None.
2018 International Mechanical Code Review: Staff Member Johnson reviewed the scope and
update process for the International Mechanical Code. He noted the benefits of updated codes
for residents, city staff and the industry professionals. He also noted clarifying code language
to the Mechanical Code. Staff Member Johnson stated the role of the Board is to review the
proposed amendments to the City of Dubuque Plumbing Code and make a recommendation to
City Council to adopt the amendments as presented.
Staff Member Mouring reviewed the changes from the 2015 International Mechanical Code. He
noted a dedicated back-flow device is required when there's no air gap to humidifiers. He
stated there are no other significant changes.
Motion by Giese, seconded by Hillary to recommend adoption the 2018 International
Mechanical Code and amendments to Title 14, Chapter 1 , Article F, as presented. Motion
carried by the following vote: Aye — Hillary, Giese, Muhlack, and Valaskey; Nay — None.
2018 International Fuel Gas Code: Staff Member Johnson reviewed the scope and update
process for the International Fuel Gas Code. He explained the benefits of updated codes for
residents, city staff and the industry professionals. He also referenced clarifying code language
to the Fuel Gas Code. Staff Member Johnson noted the role of the Board is to review the
proposed amendments to the City of Dubuque Plumbing Code and make a recommendation to
City Council to adopt the amendments as presented.
Staff Member Mouring reviewed the changes from the 2015 International Mechanical Code. He
again noted the corrugated stainless-steel tubing grounding and bonding requirements. He
stated there are no other significant changes.
Motion by Giese, seconded by Muhlack to recommend adoption the 2018 International Fuel
Gas Code and amendments to Title 14, Chapter 1 , Article G, as presented. Motion carried by
the following vote: Aye — Hillary, Giese, Muhlack, and Valaskey; Nay — None.
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Adiournment
Motion by Valaskey, seconded by Hillary to adjourn the May 16, 2019 meeting. Motion carried
by the following vote: Aye — Hillary, Giese, Muhlack, and Valaskey; Nay — None.
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