City of Lawrence

Mechanical Board of Appeals

May 28, 2009 minutes

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

Bryan Wyatt, Kevin Chaney, Mark Jarboe, Gary Mohr

 

 

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

 

 

 

 

 

GUEST PRESENT:

 

None

 

 

 

STAFF PRESENT:

 

EX-OFFICIO:

 

None

 

Patrick O’Brien, Mechanical Inspector

 

 

 

 

Meeting called to order at 4:02 p.m.

 

Review and approve minutes from March 26, 2009

Chaney made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Wyatt seconded the motion.  Pass 4-0. 

 

 

Discuss R-22 phase-out and ban

Chaney stated he received information regarding the phase out of cooling equipment containing R-22.  He stated he understood from the information, after January 1, 2010, R-22 equipment could not be produced and also could not be installed in new construction.

Staff replied the ban was a Federal mandate banning the manufacture of equipment containing R-22, but would not affect the installation of the equipment.  Essentially, until supplies manufactured before January 1, 2010 run out the equipment can continue to be installed.

Mohr stated the EPA typically does not get involved with the details of installations. 

The board took no action.

 

Miscellaneous

Wyatt inquired about the selection of the board member replacing Jim Sparkes position.

Staff replied Laura Blanchard appointed by the Mayor on Tues May, 26th and anticipated her attendance at the next meeting.

 

Wyatt asked Chaney if he was in attendance of the last Plumbing Board meeting.

Chaney replied he did not attend the meeting but had heard some of the details of the meeting.  Chaney explained the Plumbing Board proposed and amendment to the City code regarding medical gas installed in buildings be required to obtain a third party certification of the installation before occupancy is allowed.  He stated his understanding

of the proposed amendment was to clarify what is required.

 

Wyatt asked if there was progress on the 2009 International codes.

Staff replied they were still waiting for the books.

Mohr stated he would like to review the new codes before making a decision to proceed with adoption of the new codes.

Chaney mentioned a pizza restaurant hood situation and the City was requiring a new grease hood be installed.  Chaney asked if the owner could be grandfathered in with a few minor modifications. 

Staff replied that they would need to submit their design to see if it would comply with City code.  The board took no action.

 

Adjourn

Motion to adjourn made by Mohr, seconded by Chaney, pass 4-0.  Meeting adjourned at 4:21 p.m.