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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-28 ELECTRICAL BOARD MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ELECTRICAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON JANUARY 28, 1992, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEAR - LAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order at 6:45 with the following mem- bers present: Board Member Robert Kettle Board Member Charles Michna Board Member Chris Brooks Rep. for Fire Marshall Don Guynes Ex Officio to Permits George Calk NEW BUSINESS V91-50, REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW BREAKER BOX TO REMAIN IN CLOSET BY T.J. CLEBOSKI, OWNER, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3105 NOTTINGHAM, PEARLAND, TEXAS. Mr. Cleboski, owner, explained to the Board that the breaker box is located in a closet/dressing room. He displayed pictures depicting the box and the size of the room which is 7' x 9'. Mr. Cleboski explained that in the initial inspection, the in- spector approved the breaker box in the dressing room. However on the final inspection it was "red tagged". He stated if this was pointed out to him in the initial inspection he would have moved it in order to be in compliance. At this point, he said it would be very costly to have it moved and rewired. He also said that his next door neighbor has his breaker box located in the closet/dressing area which was never questioned. Don Guynes, representative for the Fire Marshall, conveyed to the Board that because of the layout of the room, the Fire Department did not consider this a hazard. Mr. Guynes also suggested if this variance is approved that a hold harmless agreement between the City and Mr. Cleboski be drawn up. The Board determined that the main is on the outside of the house. The breaker box has a closed door and inside cover with no exposed parts. After discussion and review of the photos, the Board agreed to approve the request contingent upon a waiver and hold harmless agreement be signed. Board member Kettle added that the City Attorney would have to decide whether this Board has the power to grant the request. 1 Board member Kettle called for a vote. Vote passed 3 to 0. INFORMAL DISCUSSION - RECIPROCATION OF THE ELECTRICIANS TEST Don Guynes asked the Board if they were interested in possibly reciprocating the test. He conveyed that San Jacinto College offers the test which is written by the Southern Standard Build- ing Code. Don suggested if they were interested in reciprocating, he would obtain a copy of the electrical ordinance from surrounding cities to use as a guide to amend the City of Pearland's. After the information is gathered, Don will present it to the Board. If all members are in agreement to reciprocate, he will take the necessary steps to get it implemented. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M. Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this of , A.D., 1992. ATTEST: Pat Jones City Secretary 2 Robert Kettle Chairman day