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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-06 Regular Meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of November 9, 2006 Members Present: Tom Campbell, Terry Bunch, Paul Larson, Ron Holt and Bruce Compton Members Absent: Ken Schlather and John Elfstrom City StatTPresent: Deputy Building Official Mark Huber Others Present: none 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:01 P.M. by Chairman Tom Campbell. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 19, 2006 MEETING Motion to approve the October 19, 2006 minutes, as submitted, was made by Terry Bunch. Second by Ron Holt. Motion passed unanimously. 3. REVIEW AND DISCUSS CHAPTERS 19-23 OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE Following a discussion by the Board, Mr. Bunch made a motion to close the review and discussion of these chapters. Second by Mr. Holt. Motion passed unanimously. 4. REVIEW, DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION ON A BOARD RECOMMENDATION MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING A POSSmLE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL AMENDMENT PROHmITING "QUICK STAB" PUSH-IN TYPE/SPRING CONNECTIONS ON ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES (OUTLETS, SWITCHES, ETC.) Following the Board's review, Bruce Compton made a motion to forward the memo (as written) to City Council for their consideration. Second by Paul Larson. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Campbell initialed the memo for submittal to City Council. 5. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPICS Mr. Larson made a motion to hold the next meeting on January 18, 2007 at 6 p.m. with the following agenda item. Discussion of Chapter 24 of the Residential Building Code. Second by Mr. Bunch. Motion passed unanimously. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There was none. Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of November 9, 2006 Page 2 of2 7. BOARD COMMENTS There was none. 8. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn by Mr. Holt with a second by Mr. Compton. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~~'- Mark Huber Deputy Building Official REVIEW AND DISCUSS CHAPTERS 19 - 23 OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE REVIEW, DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION ON BOARD RECOMMENDATION MEMO REGARDING POSSIBLE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL AMENDMENT Memo To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Tom Campbel~ Chairman of the Building Codes Appeal Board CC: Building Codes Appeals Board Members; Debbie S. Wilmore, Chief Building Official; Wayne Sabo, Director of Planning; John E. Joerns, Interim City Manager Date: 11/1/2006 Re: Local Amendment to the Building Codes D~.cJpr In June 2006, the Board began discussion regarding a possible local residential and commercial electrical code amendment to prohibit the use of "quick stab" push-in type/spring connections on all electrical devices (outlets, switches. etc.). The discussion by the Board began following a concern raised by Mr. Tommy Moser, a local, state licensed master electrician. Mr. Moser expressed concerns over the use of this method of installation and approached me as Chairman. Following our conversation, I added this discussion item to the board agenda. Mr. Moser attended the Board's October 19, 2006 meeting and discussed the matter based on his expertise in the electrical field. Following his presentation to the Board, members voted to develop a Board memorandum to City Council recommending the change in the local electrical regulations. The Board's recommendation for Council's consideration is as follows: All electrical devices (autlets, switches, etc.) shall be installed with the screw-wrap or "approved screw clamp" installation (back or quick stab installation is prohibited). The Board recommends Council support the amendment as outlined in this memo and direct staff to prepare an ordinance with a 60-day implementation period. This delay would allow mail notification to electrical contractors as well as counter handouts for the public. As Chairman, I plan to attend the Council meeting and be available for questions.