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25A-185 (73) ` February 14, 2001 Page 3 Meeting No. 010 We are proceeding on information contained herein. Please advise the writer immediately of any misunderstandings, omissions or clarifications. Respectfully submitted, PROCESS FACILITIES INC. Kevin M. Chellman Project Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer cc: Attendees Jerry Goodsell, Minute Maid Mike Hogan Andrea Fisher Peter Elliott File J116040\Minutes\16040 MM 0IO.doc February 14, 2001 Page 2 Meeting No. 010 10.8 Mr. Patillo then asked if PFI was planing any further changes to the drawings. PFI stated that at this time no changes were being considered, but that the Town would be notified and sent any future changes. 10.9 Mr. Patillo then asked if PFI had performed any calculations for the hanger loads. PFI to forward the calculations for the capacity of the joists. 10.10 Mr. Mazeski then asked Tim Elliott some questions on the routing and installation of the supply feeds to the new boiler. All were satisfied that the drawings illustrated the connection points. 10.11 Mr. Mazeski and Mr. Patillo expressed confusion over the disjointed submittal of the drawings. PFI explained that due to the fast track nature of the project certain sections, that could be done ahead of others, were broken out from the main contract to speed up installation and final job completion. 10.12 Mr. Mazeski stated that several inspection had already been made and that the project was exceeding the normal amount of inspections done for this kind of project. It was agreed that the final permit cost would reflect the additional visits. (Mr. Mazeski stated that a preliminary estimate would put the permit cost at about $400 dollars. If more visits than were estimated (12) were required there would be a further charge for the permit. ) 10.13 Mr. Mazeski then stated that he had not seen any permit applications for the backflow devices or the high pressure gas permit. PFI explained that the job was still at the Bid stage and that as soon as the job was awarded the plumbing contractor was aware that he must file for the permits as soon as possible. Post meeting note: After the meeting with the town, Minute Maid informed PFI that the hose stations would be removed from their contract. Minute Maid has engaged a plumbing contractor to install the hose stations outside the new pouch area and felt it would be easier for coordination purposes to have one contractor do all. Minute Maid has also requested the air compressor main loop piping through the new work area be relocated under the new mezzanine. PFI has agreed to take care of these items. . a THE MINUTE MAID COMPANY POUCH LINE ADDITION PFI PROJECT NO. 16040 MINUTES OF MEETING NO. 010 DATE: February 14, 2001 ATTENDEES: Town Inspectors PFI Charles Mazeski Hemant Mehta ` Harry Geiselman George'' ier Tim Elliott Kevin Chellman Vicki McCourt GENERAL: Review Drawing, Code and Pipe Designation Issues LOCATION: Building Inspector's Office, Northampton, MA 10.1 The meeting was held with the Town of Northampton Plumbing Inspector (Charles Mazeski), Building Inspector (Antony Patillo) and Electrical Inspector (George Fournier). Due to the amount of people present at this meeting, the location was moved to the Town Council Board Room. 10.2 PFI apologized that due to the short notice of the meeting that the Electrical Engineer was unable to attend, but could be reached by phone if necessary. 10.3 Mr. Mazeski then started the meeting with a background on the differences between Process Water and Potable Water. All in attendance agreed with the definition. 10.4 The location of the larger back flow protectors (2 in the equipment area and one (1) in the loading dock area) were discussed and agreed they were in proper locations. 10.5 Mr. Mazeski insisted that the piping from these devices be properly marked and the equipment and piping should be visible from the back flow devices. It was agreed that the drawings showed the devices to be in close proximity to the equipment connected to and the piping was visible and adequate markings would be provided. 10.6 Mr. Mazeski then stated that all devices and equipment in the work area shall have a backflow device. Even the equipment with built in air gaps and hose stations with vacuum breakers shall have a Watts 9D backflow device on each supply connection to the equipment. 10.7 It was then agreed that the letter content shall deal with the `Process Water' issue only. PFI to write the letter, forward first draft copies to Minute Maid and Mr. Mazeski for final approval of the wording prior to a final issuance of the letter.