City of Lawrence

Mechanical Board of Appeals

August 27, 2015 minutes

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

Laura Blanchard, Eric Epperson, Doug Gaston

 

 

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

 

Chris Champagne-Chair, Wayne Duncan-Vice Chair

 

 

 

GUEST PRESENT:

 

None

 

 

 

STAFF PRESENT:

 

EX-OFFICIO:

 

None

 

Patrick O’Brien, Building Inspector II

 

 

 

 

Acting Chair Laura Blanchard called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.

 

Review and approve minutes from June 11, 2015 meeting.

After review, Gaston made a motion to approve minutes from the June 11, 2015 meeting. Seconded by Blanchard Pass 3-0.

 

Discuss changes to 2015 IMC and review existing amendments

During review and discussion, Blanchard suggested adding saunas to the list of prohibited locations for fuel-fired appliances, the board agreed. 

There was a brief discussion about the location of solid fuel burning appliances in confined spaces, staff would learn the intent of the code and return with a clarification. 

Blanchard asked to add sidewalks to the prohibited locations for condensate disposal.

The referenced standard for ASHRAE 62 will be updated to the most current version.

Other grammatical changes were suggested to make some language more clear.

 

Miscellaneous

Epperson asked about allowing certain types of continuing education that may not be generally accepted for licensing.  Staff referred him to the contractor licensing board.

 

Adjourn

Motion to adjourn made by Epperson.  Seconded by Gaston; passed 3-0.  Meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.