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MINUTES
FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS WORK
EXAMINING BOARD
MAY 24, 2005
The meeting was called to order by David J. Waskowicz, Acting Chairman, at 9:35 A.M.
in Room 117 of the State Office Building, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut.
Members Present: David J. Waskowicz, Acting Chairman - Unlimited Journeyman
George DeVincke - Unlimited Journeyman
Anthony D. Moscato - Fire Marshal
Ralph Carl Miller - Fire Marshal
Lisa Vereneau - Public Member
Members Absent: Robert W. Hollis, III - Contractor
William Zisk, Sr. - Public Member
Board Vacancies: One Contractor
One Public Member
Board Counsel Present: None
DCP Staff Present: Nelson Leon, Board Secretary
Richard M. Hurlburt, Director
France Lee, Paralegal Specialist II
Public Present: Paul Lunney, Sprinkler Fitters 676
Michael R. Livingstone, Sprinkler Fitters 676
Note: The administrative functions of this Board are carried out by the Department of Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing Division.
For information contact Richard M. Hurlburt, Director at (860) 713-6135.
REVIEW MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The Board voted to approve minutes of the March 22, 2005 Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Work Examining Board meeting with amendments to page-3, reflecting that the Board requested DCP to notify the Board concerning any draft regulation, prior to a public meeting and before it is acted upon. Board member Anthony D. Moscato abstained from voting on this matter due to his absence at the March 22, 2005 meeting.
APPLICATIONS
Daniel W. Allen, Killingworth, CT – F-1 Application – Approved
The Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Allen’s application, contingent upon
verification that Mr. Allen has held an (F-2) Unlimited Journeyperson license for a
minimum of two years.
Jason C. Hahn, Vernon, CT – F-1 Application – Approved
The Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Hahn’s application, contingent upon
verification that Mr. Hahn has held an (F-2) Unlimited Journeyperson license for
a minimum of two years.
John C. Macca, West Hartford, CT – F-1 Application – Approved
The Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Macca’s application, contingent upon
verification that Mr. Macca has held an (F-2) Unlimited Journeyperson license for a
minimum of two years.
Gregg A. Malone, Canterbury, CT – F-1 Application – Approved
The Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Malone’s application.
Michael Rose, Jr., Oakland, NJ – F-1 Application – Denied
The Board voted unanimously to deny Mr. Rose’s application due to lack of a required
(F-2) Unlimited Journeyperson license for a minimum of two years.
Peter Capirchio, East Greenwich, RI – F-2 Application – Denied
The Board voted unanimously to deny Mr. Capirchio’s application due to submittal of an
incomplete application. Mr. Capirchio failed to complete page-2 of the application.
William Freno, Norristown, PA – F-2 Application – Denied
The Board voted unanimously to deny Mr. Freno’s application due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
Foy L. Hamm, Cottondale, FL – F-2 Application – Denied
The Board voted unanimously to deny Mr. Hamm’s application due to lack of
required occupational related experience.
Stanley K. Livziey, Bloomfield, CT – F-2 Application – Approved
The Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Livziey’s application.
Steven A. Penta, Middlefield, CT – F-2 Application – Approved
The Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Penta’s application.
Jason R. Pronovost, Wolcott, CT – F-2 Application – Denied
The Board voted unanimously to deny Mr. Pronovost’s application due to submittal of an incomplete application and non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program. Mr. Pronovost failed to complete page-2 of the application.
Albert W. Swallow, Coventry, CT – F-2 Application – Denied
The Board voted unanimously to deny Mr. Swallow’s application due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
Joshua Horsley, Middletown, CT – F-4 Application – Denied
The Board voted unanimously to deny Mr. Horsley’s application due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
LATE ARRIVING APPLICATIONS
The Board voted unanimously to review the following applications:
Michael S. Kennedy, Southwick, MA – F-2 Application – Approved
The Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Kennedy’s application.
Gregory M. Wass, Milford, CT – F-3 Application - Approved
The Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Wass’ application.
RECONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS
David A. Dal Pra, Mt. Vernon, NY – F-4 Application – Denied
The Board denied Mr. Dal Pra’s application at their 11/23/04 and 2/22/05 meeting due to
non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program. Mr. Dal Pra was a no-show at the Board’s 2/22/05 meeting.
Mr. Dal Pra appeared before the Board today and expanded on his occupational and school related instructional experience. After reconsideration of Mr. Dal Pra’s application at today’s meeting, the Board voted to deny his application due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program. Board member George DeVincke and Anthony D. Moscato abstained from voting on this matter.
Michael J. Frank, Holland, MA – F-2 Application - Denied
The Board denied Mr. Frank’s application at their 3/22/05 meeting due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
After reconsideration of Mr. Holland’s application at today’s meeting, the Board voted unanimously to deny his application due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
Corey M. Hastings, Linwood, MA – F-2 Application - Denied
The Board denied Mr. Hastings’ application at their 3/22/05 meeting due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
After reconsideration of Mr. Hastings’ application at today’s meeting, the Board voted unanimously to deny his application due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
Corey M. Robinson, Rutland, MA – F-2 Application - Denied
The Board denied Mr. Robinson’s application at their 3/22/05 meeting due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
After reconsideration of Mr. Robinson’s application at today’s meeting, the Board voted unanimously to deny his application due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
Daniel B. Winn, Clinton, MA – F-2 Application - Denied
The Board denied Mr. Clinton’s application at their 3/22/05 meeting due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
After reconsideration of Mr. Winn’s application at today’s meeting, the Board voted unanimously to deny his application due to non-completion of an approved bona fide Fire Protection Sprinkler Work apprenticeship training program.
CORRESPONDENCE
PSI Fire Protection examination results from 3/1/04 – 3/31/05.
DCP ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
· Centralize all agency licensing and registration.
· Reallocate resources to improve complaint handling.
· Enhance enforcement functions within DCP.
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC PRESENT TODAY
1. Michael Livingstone with the Sprinkler Fitters Local 676 expressed his concern regarding a particular fire protection sprinkler device being attached to a piece of wood, which compromises the sprinkler system, endangering the public. The Board suggested Mr. Livingstone file a formal complaint with DCP concerning any known issue regarding alleged Fire Protection Sprinkler Work violations for appropriate action to be taken.
2. Mr. Livingstone informed the Board that Kevin McEachern took the PSI exam four times within a period of one year.
3. Mr. Livingstone informed the Board that “Dry Systems” would soon be approved for residential systems.
FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
In the Matter of Paul J. Breglio
Bahrija Begovic
Michael P. Devanney, Sr.
Joe Bieluch
Crest Mechanical Contractors and Engineers, Inc.
Jose J. Vendrell
Complaint counsel Curtis H. Roggi has requested a continuance on the above subject matter.
After further review of Attorney Roggi’s request for continuance, the Board voted unanimously to grant Attorney Roggi a continuance on this matter to their next meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
July 26, 2005.
REQUEST TO WITHDRAW COMPLAINT
In The Matter of Jose J. Vendrell
Complaint counsel has requested that the Board withdraw the administrative complaint on the above matter, due to information received not placing the above party at the time and place alleged by said complaint.
The Board voted unanimously to table this matter to their next meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
July 26, 2005, for further review and consideration.
OLD BUSINESS
In the Matter of Rainmaker Fire Systems Corp. Docket No. 05-131
Junior Rodriguez Docket No. 05-132
Jason Nowles Docket No. 05-133
Migel Ortiz Docket No. 05-134
Tyrone Rodriguez Docket No. 05-135
Kevin Machinski Docket No. 05-136
The Board held a Formal Hearing concerning this matter on 3/22/05 and the hearing was concluded. The Board voted unanimously at their 3/22/05 meeting to table their decision on this matter until such time DCP further investigate the General Contractor involved and provide the Board with its findings for their review.
At today’s meeting, the Board requested DCP to provide a status on this matter at their next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2005.
NEW BUSINESS
1. The Board reported on proposed new fire codes coming up for legislative review and that the process is moving forward concerning Connecticut fire safety codes, fire prevention codes, and new building fire codes as it relates to new construction.
2. The Board requested DCP look into the possibility of cross referencing with the Connecticut Department of Labor to verify that apprenticeship fees were paid for those individuals applying for a Fire Protection Sprinkler Work license.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:57 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nelson Leon
Board Secretary
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at 9:30 A.M. in Room 117.
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Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Work Examining Board Minutes – May 24, 2005