HVAC Committee Agendas &

HVAC COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, fuly 1.6, 2024,2:00 p.m. MEMBERSPRESENT: Pat Hudgens, Chris Erickson. MEMBERS ABSENT: Christopher Benjamin STAFF PRESENT: Marc Mylott, Greg Moory Doug Hiruichs, David Mulcahy, jeremy Sauer, Allyson Villa GUEST: None CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Pat Hudgens at 2:05 p.m., in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgiru IL. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the June 25,2024, meeting were presented. A motion was made by Chris Erickson and seconded by Pat Hudgens and the minutes of that meeting were unanimously approved. Old Business: COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD INSPECTIONS: After discussiory it was agreed by the committee to add an amendment to Section 506.1: All Type I commercial kitchen hoods must be installed by a licensed contractor. A preconstruction meeting must be scheduled with the City's inspectors prior to any construction. At the time of rough inspectioo a certificate of installation inspection report provided by the City and completed by the installer must be provided for review. Approved shop drawings for the hood must be on site and presented to the inspector at the time of all inspections. It was noted that Pat Hudgens would update and send a template for the certificate of installation. FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK HVAC SYSTEM FOR RESIDENCES: After discussion, it was agreed by the committee members that no changes to the previously amended IMC and IRC codes are required. CENTRAL AIR RETURNS: After discussiory it was agreed by the committee to amend the IMC/IBC to expand the current IRC M1602.1.1 requirement to reflect that central returns are prohibited in all R uses. MINI SPLIT - HVAC SYSTEM: After discussion it was agreed to add to the amendments: 1) If a ductless split system is to be used as prirnary source of heat, condersation lines must run to an interior drain. 2) Exposed refrigerant line sets greater than 5 feet mounted along the exterior of a building shall be covered and protected. 3) If a ductless split system is to be used as the primary source of heat, manual J heat calculations must be submitted to evidence compliance or supplemental heat sources must be provided. 4) Condensing units must be elevated at least 6 inches off the unit pad with weather- rated material that is designed for that purpose. 5) If a ductless split system is to be used as the primary source of heat, Manufacturer's specifications shall be on site and available at the time of inspection. SMOKE DETECTION IN SUPPLY AIR DUCTS: It was agreed that the curent amended Section 606,2.1 is to be revised to include smoke detectors to be installed on both supply and retum sides of any system greater than 2001 CFM. No action required, but It was also noted that an economizer is required on systems 4 ton.s and above per the new Energy Code. zuRNACE AND WATER HEATER VENTILATION THROUGH EXISTING CHIMNEYS: After discussion, it was agreed by the cornrnittee members that this Section should remain as is. A suggestion was made that the quick guide available to the public be updated to address liners. David Mulcahy will address with staff. CONDENSING BOILER:  After discussiory it was agreed by the committee members that this Section should remain as in code. FILTER REOUIREMENTS: After discussion, it was agreed by the committee members that the amendment should remain as is. PUBLICCOMMENTS: There were no public comments presented at this meeting. ADIOURNMENT: A motion was made by Pat Hudgens to adjourn the meeting at 3:10 p.m., and seconded by Chris Erickson. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adioumed. Respecffully submitted, Date: