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Dubuque
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MINUTES OF MEETING
MECHANICAL BOARD
Building Services
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001 -4805
Office (563) 589 -4150
Fax (564) 690 -6687
TTY (563) 690 -6678
building@cityofdubuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org
DATE: Thursday, March 7th, 2013
TIME: 16:04 P.M.
PLACE: Conference Room B, City Hall, Dubuque, IA.
CHAIR: Tom Giese
MEMBERS PRESENT: Corey Valasky, Gary Hillard
Dave Grothe and Ron Billmeyer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jack Papin
STAFF: Tom Reed
MEDIA: None
OTHERS: None
Meeting called to order Tom Giese at 16:04 P.M.
Tom Giese swore in Ron Billmeyer. A motion was made to nominate Gary
Hillard Chairman, Gary declined. Tom Giese stated he would continue as
Chairman. 2012 International Mechanical Code books were handed out to all
present. The board members discussed reviewing code changes and making
recommendations (amendments) to the council. Corey Valaskey asked if the
Residential Energy Codes section 403.2.2.1 requirement to not use building
cavities as ducts would mean that in commercial occupancies that 'wild' returns
would not be allowed. The secretary will get the answer from ICC. The Board
members will review IMC and meet again next April 11th to discuss possible
recommendations. On April 11th the secretary will hand out copies of the
Mechanical requirements of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
and International Residential Code. Mike Sievers, Residential Inspector will give
a presentation on the 2012 Residential requirements at this time. The board
members have stated that they would like to continue the quarterly meeting
schedule.
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Dave Grothe made a motion to adjourn, Corey Valaskey seconded. 6 Yea 0 Nay.
Meeting adjourned at 4:47.
Approved this day of
Thomas P. Reed, Secretary
, 2013.
Chair Person