Mechanical Board nominees cite field experience and code gaps
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
Roger Porter and Rob Bates, nominees to the state Mechanical Board, told the Senate committee they bring hands-on and management experience and urged review of mechanical code sections after finding installations that met code but later proved inadequate for commercial facilities.
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Roger Porter and Rob Bates testified Sept. 3 as nominees for the state Mechanical Board, telling the Senate committee they would bring field experience and industry perspectives to board work.
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