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<br />Building Codes Appeals Board <br />Minutes of June 22, 2006 <br />Page 2 of2 <br /> <br />5. DISCUSS POSSffiLE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL <br />AMENDMENTS TO PROHffirr THE USE OF "QUICK STAB" (PUSH.IN <br />TYPE/SPRING CONNECTION) ELECTRICAL OUTLETS <br />Mr. Elfstrom led the discussion. He advised the Board that a local electrician has <br />concerns over the use of quick stab outlets. Residents have been having trouble with <br />some of these outlets and the electrician says all of the problems are tied to quick stab <br />rather than screw tightened. The National Electrical Code allows the use of either <br />installation method. <br /> <br />Also, Mr. Elfstrom asked for some clarification regarding the difference between "the <br />number of outlets allowed on a 20-Arnp circuit by the National Electrical Code verses our <br />local city amendment. He asked that staff research and provide information to Board <br />members at the next meeting. <br /> <br />After some discussion, Mr. Bunch made a motion to table this matter to the next meeting <br />to allow Mr. Elfstrom an opportunity to work up some "draft" language for the Board's <br />review. Second by Bruce Compton. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> <br />6. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPICS <br />Mr. Bunch made a motion to hold the next meeting on July 20, 2006 at 6 p.m. with the <br />following agenda items. Discussion of Chapters 16-18 of the Residential Building Code, <br />and Discussion of possible local residential and commercial amendments to prohibit the <br />use of "quick stab" (spring connection) electrical outlets. Second by Mr. Schlater. <br />Motion passed unanimously. <br /> <br />7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />There was none. <br /> <br />8. BOARD COMMENTS <br />Chairman Campbell handed out a May 1, 2006 information letter from the International <br />Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). It discusses a tentative <br />agreement between IAPMO and International Cod Council (ICC) to jointly develop a <br />single plumbing and single mechanical code for the country beginning in 2009. <br /> <br />9. ADJOURN <br />A motion to adjourn by Mr. Compton with a second by Mr. Schlather. Motion passed <br />unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p. m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />N$ ~ 7JJJM/}~ <br />Debbie S. Wilmore, CBO, HCO <br />Chief Building Official <br />