Mechanical Board nominees cite field experience and code gaps

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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