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�✓ V � In response to question regarding insulation, Mr. Gyselbrecht advised that effective February 22, 19?5, all residential buildings will have to be specially insulated for energy savin�. ,,,�, Tom Hunter President San Mateo Count Buildin Trades Counci , stated t at he was present in t e be e t at �Fe—P�umbing Code was set for public hearing (see below - � public hearing set for November 25, 1974� , but wished to comment on the Codes before the Council now. Mr. Hunter criticized all government building depart- ments as not serving the purpose of protecting the con- sumer for which purpose he presumes such departments were created. Mr. Hunter suggested that it would be more desirable to have higher standards for home build- ing in spite of the added cost to the buyer, since the increased cost per home would not be large in terms of monthly payments over the 25-30 year term of most mort- gages. Mr. Hunter also suggested that some added initial costs would result in savings greater than that cost with regard, for exa.mple, ta energy savings. Mr. Hunter continued, suggesting jurisdictiona}. disputes resulting in greatly increased cost to home buyers wi_11 occur unless such requirements as anchorage of domestic water heaters are included in the Plumbing Code to be done by plumbers in accordance with agreements he stated had been made among interna.tional building trade � unions. Mr, Hunter stated that a certain amount of cheating is � done by plumbers and plumbing contractors in fulfilling contracts and recommended building standards be raised in anticipation of that practice . Discussion followed and Mr. Hunter replied to questions and commented further on his remarks. Mr. Gyselbrecht advised that with regard to anchorage of water heaters, the anchorage is not related to the function of the heaters, but is a structural concern relating to pos- sible hazard in the event of an earthquake. He stated that there is no need for the a,nchoring to be done by a plumber, but acknowledged that probably it will be. For that reason, plumbing bidders will be advised of the requirement and provided with detailed sketches. Citizen, 1681 Alameda de las Pulgas, a plumber, advised a�t school buildings require strapping of water heaters and includes the requirements in plumbing specifications. Ronald Krieg, 3726 Laurel Way, suggested that interpre- �a�ons o uilding inspectors may make a difference as to the meaning of terms su�h as "fireproof" and „�. "waterproof. " � MOTION: Councilman Henderson moved, seconded by Council- man Barrett, to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. -3- Rl��. � I a ° � _ �