Minutes_Mechanical Board 4/11/13MINUTES OF MEETING
MECHANICAL BOARD
DATE: Thursday April 11th, 2013
TIME: 16:00 P.M.
PLACE: Conference Room A, City Hall, Dubuque, IA.
CHAIR: Tom Giese
MEMBERS PRESENT: Corey Valasky, Gary Hillard , Jack Papin,
Dave Grothe and Ron Billmeyer
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
STAFF: Tom Reed
MEDIA: None
OTHERS: None
Meeting called to order Tom Giese at 16:01 P.M.
A motion was made to except minutes without reading them by Dave Grothe seconded
by Jack Papin, motion passed 6 -0.
Discussion on the 2012 International Mechanical Code by the board members stating
there were very few changes, noting that the kitchen hood grease duct and fire and
building code references were the main changes. Jack Papin commented about section
109.2.1 Qualifications. The secretary stated that he had asked this question of Barry
Lindahl before and Barry's response was as long as the City Council was okay with the
board application by the candidate and they approved the appointment it was okay. The
board is made up of individuals who have a background /experience working or pertaining
to the mechanical /fuel gas and energy codes. Dave Grothe made a motion to accept the
International Mechanical Code 2012 without amending, it was seconded by Jack Papin;
motion passed 6 -0.
Corey Valaskey asked if the Residential Energy Codes section 403.2.2.1 requirement to
not use building framing cavities as ducts would mean that in commercial occupancies
that `wild' returns would not be allowed. The secretary stated that he talked to ICC by
phone and the board would like a written opinion by the ICC on the issue because the
section is too vague. The board said an e -mail on the ICC's response to all board
members would be good enough. The secretary handed out copies of the Mechanical
requirements of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code and International
Residential Code for the boards review. Mike Sievers Residential Inspector was not
available to give a presentation on the 2012 Residential requirements at this time. The
secretary stated if the board would like to see the presentation Mike said he would give it
at another time.The board members stated that they would like to continue the quarterly
meeting schedule and agreed to meeting on August 8th and November 7th. If something
comes up or a board member requests a meeting the secretary will notify board members
as to the meeting place, time and date.
Dave Grothe made a motion to adjourn, Gary hillard seconded. 6 Yea 0 Nay. Meeting
adjourned at 4:47.
Approved this day of , 2013.
Thomas P. Reed, S - cretary
Chair Person