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in reality we want it to be safe. How would an applicant prove the 6 items in Building <br /> Standards? <br /> Mr. Burslie stated it would be the owners' responsibility on how they are met. <br /> Planning Commission Member Norton stated that depending on the age,at one point <br /> they used aluminum wiring. If they don't open the walls,there could potentially be <br /> dangerous wiring. <br /> Planning Commission Member Wilson stated the contractor has stated he hardly ever <br /> opens up the walls. Some are so old no seal is left on the siding. <br /> Planning Commission Member Mortenson stated the Code from the 198O's is different <br /> from today for electrical and plumbing. They now need to be hard wired for arc faults, <br /> ground faults,smoke detectors,and carbon monoxide detectors. It will be hard to find a <br /> contractor willing to take liability for certifying the wiring is okay. <br /> Planning Commission Member Brown asked if the owner can prove these 6 items in <br /> Building Standards, an older unit would be safe. How do they provide evidence? Is it <br /> doable? <br /> Mr. Burslie pointed out it may not make economic sense; it may be better to purchase a <br /> newer unit. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan stated per Mrs. Disch's email September 21 the <br /> Institute for Building Technology can re-issue or verify the original seal. Is that <br /> economically feasible? He wished the applicant was present. Her email indicates if the <br /> walls haven't been opened,then verification should provide evidence that the home <br /> meets safety standards,but are they certifying standards for 2016 or the requirements <br /> that were in place in 1998 when the home was manufactured. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated the last sentence of the second paragraph on page two states if the <br /> walls were not opened verification from IBTS should provide evidence that the home <br /> meets safety standards that were in place at the time it was manufactured. <br /> Planning Commission Member Norton reminded the Planning Commission of the <br /> number of items that would void a seal from his earlier research. <br /> Planning Commission Member Mortenson stated he would be comfortable with a cap of <br /> 10 to 20 years; Planning Commission Member Norton stated he would be comfortable <br /> with 10 to 15 year cap. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> October 20,2016 <br />