HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1998BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF STATIONARY
ENGINEERS, BOILER OR WATER TENDERS
February 12, 1997
The BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF STATIONARY ENGINEERS, BOILER OR WATER
TENDERS met to discuss the concerns expressed to the BOARD addressing the need to have a
properly licensed Stationary Engineer on site when boilers, steam plants, or other pressure
vessels carrying more than fifteen (15) pounds pressure per square inch is being used, managed,
or operated in the City of Evanston.
The Board reconfirmed the need to adhere to City Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 4-3-6
"OPERATION OF STEAM ENGINE, WITHOUT LICENSE PROHIBITED" This Section is
clear in its direction that a properly licensed Stationary Engineer must be on site when
equipment,as provided in this Chapter, is used,managed, or operated in the'Li yrof Evanston.
cc: James Wolinski
BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF STATIONARY
ENGINEERS, BOILER OR WATER TENDERS
January 27, 1998
The BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF STATIONARY ENGINEERS, BOILER OR WATER
TENDERS met to discuss the concerns expressed to the BOARD addressing the need to have a
properly licensed Stationary Engineer on site when boilers, steam plants, or other pressure
vessels carrying more than fifteen (15) pounds pressure per square inch is being used, managed,
or operated in the City of Evanston.
The Board reconfirmed the need to adhere to City Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 4-3-6
"OPERATION OF STEAM ENGINE, WITHOUT LICENSE PROHIBITED" This Section is
clear in its direction that a properly licensed Stationary Engineer must be on site when
equipment, as provided in this Chapter, is used, managed, or operated in the City of Evanston.
The Board will pursue the gathering of information to assure that all entities operating high
pressure equipment within the City limits is in compliance with this Ordinance. The Board will
take the necessary steps to enforce this Ordinance.
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cc: James Wolinski
BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF STATIONARY
ENGINEERS, BOILER OR WATER TENDERS
March 31, 1998
The Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers, Boiler or Water Tenders convened and
met with representatives of Landis & Staefa on March 30, 1998. The purpose of the
meeting was to clarify the application of Chapter 3 of the Municipal code to the
operations of the heating system at One Rotary Center.
The Board reaffirmed its position and confirmed the need to have a properly licensed
Stationary Engineer on site when the heating plant equipment is operated. The Municipal
code adheres to the requirements of the State Fire Marshall's Office. In conversations
with this office it was made clear that any time the boilers are in operation or are "on
line" and can automatically start on demand a Stationary Engineer must be on site.
Therefore, when the heating system is being operated at the One Rotary Building, a
Stationary Engineer must be on site. The One Rotary Building has always operated
equipment, specifically the boilers, that require the presence of a Stationary Engineer.
The Board believes this responds to your inquiries and clarifies the board's position on
the requirements of Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code as it applies to the One Rotary
Building.
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Board ofExami ers of Lionary.Engineers.
Boiler or Water Tenders
President
Cc: Daniel P. Becker, P.E., Landis & Staefa
Tames Wolinski
Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers,
Boiler or Water Tenders
Vice -President
Water & sewer Department
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BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF STATIONARY
ENGINEERS, BOILER OR WATER TENDERS
November 16, 1998
Mr. Robert DeMarke
Portfolio Manager
Cushman & Wakefield of Illinois, Inc.
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Suite 2800
Chicago, It. 60611-5555
Re: Operation of Rotary Center Heating Plant
Dear Mr. DeMarke,
555 IJoeoto Street
Emstoo ttioais
60201
Telepbow
8471866.2942
The Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers, Boiler or Water Tenders convened and met on
November 9, 1998 to review and discuss your letter and attached Engineers's report of June 30,
1998 and our subsequent meeting on October 30. 1998. Present at this meeting were the Board,
Cushman and Wakefield, and McGuire Engineers. At the conclusion of this meeting, additional
information and a copy of the letter, dated November 5, 1998, explaining the current heating
equipment and operation for 1560 Sherman Avenue with the addition of a registered professional
engineer's seal was requested.
This information and letter have been received and reviewed. This information indicates the
original steam boiler is no longer in use.
The Plumbing Inspector for the City of Evanston has confirmed the original heating system
steam boiler is no longer used as a back-up for the heat recovery chillers and has been replaced
by electric water heaters.
Based on the information received, the Board finds that although parts of this heating system fall
under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois "Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Rules
and Regulations", it no longer falls under the requirements of Chapter 3 of the Evanston
Municipal Code.
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Board of Ex iners f Stationery
Engineers, Boiler or Water Tenders
es M. Wolinski
Board of Examiners of Stationery
Engineers, Boiler or Water Tenders