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Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation and Mechanical Codes
TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE
of the
City of Jefferson Code Review Steering Committee
September 15, 2016
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: COMMITTEE MEMERS ABSENT:
Jim Dove,Chair none
Bill Luebbert,Vice Chair
Rodney Schulte
Ken Sandbothe
Shawn Rackers
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Hunt
Larry Burkhardt
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Bill Luebbert called the meeting to order at 3:09 pm.
2. Review and approve meeting minutes from August 11,2016.
The minutes were approved.
3. Old Business—review list of proposed items
The list was reviewed. No changes were proposed.
4. Discuss Energy Conservation code review
The Energy Conservation code was discussed in general as a good resource. The primary view is
that it is another regulatory action,which is not favored. It might be recommended as a good
resource. The committee was asked to look at the code from a mechanical perspective.
5. New Business—code review assignment for next meeting
The committee will continue discussion International Energy Conservation Code.
6. Public Comments
No public comments were made.
7. Next Meeting date'"October 6th?
The next meeting date was moved and will be 3pm on November 17, 2016. This will allow the
committee members more time to review the Energy Conservation Code.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm.
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Possible Amendments to the codes:
Mechanical Code:
1. Section 106.2—Discussion will need to identify work that will be exempt from permit. An
example could be boilers. Other agencies inspect this work and could be considered exempt
from permit. The City will need to retain inspectors that are competent and knowledgeable
about systems that are inspected that receive a building permit. Otherwise,the work
should be exempt from needing a permit.
2. Section 307.2.1 Condensate disposal—Indirect connection should be to a sewer system.
The Plumbing Board will be consulted.
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