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AIA Pennsylvania
Phone: (717) 236-4055
Fax: (717) 236-5407
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2009 International Existing Building Code
6 AIA CES Credits (HSW/SD)
A first look at the new 2009 Existing Building Code and the significant changes from 2006.
Description
Overviews the critical concepts of the 2009 IEBC. Provides a basis for the correct use and application of the code. Builds understanding of the intent of the code through detailing basic tables and categorizations. The course objectives are:
· Identify fire protection systems that need to be upgraded.
· Identify vertical openings that need partial or complete enclosements.
· Identify unsafe interior finishes that need to be replaced.
· Identify adequate means of egress.
· Identify improvements of accessibility that are needed.
· Identify improvements to the structural system that are needed.
Dates & Locations
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Holiday Inn Historic District
400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Temple University, Harrisburg
234 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, November 13, 2009
Sheraton Station Square
300 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Requirements
· Workbooks are included in the cost of the seminar.
· A copy of the 2009 IEBC Book. If you do not have one, you can purchase one when registering for the seminar.
Registration Fees*
· Members: $175
· Non-Members: $215
· 2009 IEBC Code Book: $59 Soft Cover / $67 Loose Leaf
*In an effort to lower the costs of our seminars and make them more affordable, we will not be providing lunch to participants. Each seminar location is within walking distance of local restaurants. As usual, beverages will be available throughout the day.
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| Architects Day 2009 - A Great Success
Thank you to all of you who participated in Architects Day this year. This year celebrated our 100th Anniversary! The day started out with some legislative talks in our new space and lobbying in the state capitol.
Later in the day we celebrated the 15 winning projects of this year's Architectural Excellence Awards.
Lawrence A. Chan, FAIA, Awards Jury Chairman; Hon. Julie Harhart;
Joseph N. Biondo, AIA, Silver Medal Award Winner; Frank E. Dittenhafer, II,
FAIA, Awards Committee Chairman
Reception attendees mingling on the Lt. Governor's Balcony
Melissa G. Bernstein, Assoc AIA; William D. Kraft, AIA and Denise E. Thompson, AIA
Scott R. Landis, AIA; John R. Hill, AIA; John C. Haas, AIA and
David A. Macharola, AIA
The day ended with our President's and 100th Anniversary Dinner at the Civic Club in Harrisburg. There were nearly 100 people at dinner, of which fifteen were past presidents.
The Past Presidents:
Back Row: Dennis R. Connell, AIA; Patrick J. Endler, AIA; William J. Bates, AIA;
Alan W. Weiskopf, AIA; Jerry K. Roller, AIA amd Joseph A. DeScipio, AIA
Middle Row: Louis D. Astorino, FAIA; John C. Haas, AIA and Harry R. Rutledge, FAIA
Front Row: John B. Evans, AIA; Maureen A. Guttman, AIA; Stephen A. George, FAIA; Robert E. Nalls, AIA; Richard DeYoung, AIA and John R. Hill, AIA
Past Executive Directors:
Robert Meier, David Morrison, Lela Shultz and Caroline E. Boyce, Current Executive Director with Patrick J. Endler, AIA, President
Thank you to our sponsors:
Hold the date:
Be part of our event next year on
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We encourage all of you to review our current Legislative Agenda and give us your feedback. Your comments will help our committee develop an agenda for next year.
Please send your comments to Gwen Bower, Government Affairs Manager at gbower@aiapa.org.
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High Performance Building Standards Adopted by the Department of General Services
In response to the Alternative Energy Investment Act of 2008, for which AIA PA successfully lobbied, the Department of General Services recently announced the adoption of the High Performance Building Standards (see www.gggc.state.pa.us) for use by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
These standards will be applied to the High Performance Building Program which is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the direction of CFA. A link to the program is provided below:
http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/funding-detail/index.aspx?progId=198
In addition, there has been discussion by CFA regarding the use of these standards in the Alternative and Clean Energy Program. For more information go to:
http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/funding-detail/index.aspx?progId=212
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Licensure Board Maximum Civil Penalties Increased
Governor Rendell signed Senate Bill 142 into law on July 17th, 2009. This measure, now known as Act 25 of 2009 authorizes the licensing boards including the State Board of Architectural Licensure and commissions within Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs to increase the maximum civil penalty from $1,000 to $10,000 and imposes costs of investigations on a licensee who has been determined to be in violation of a licensing act or regulation. In addition, the bill makes confidential all records relating to noncriminal investigations undertaken by the Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation and the Prosecution Division of the Department of State on behalf of the licensing boards. Act 25 became effective on September 16th, 2009.
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| Unlicensed Practice of Archtiecture
AIA Pennsylvania, as a service to its members, reviews, investigates and files licensure complaints with the State Architects Licensure Board. If you suspect that a company is practicing architecture unlawfully, there are links on our website to help you determine so.
To determine if the person or company is registered as an architect in the state, go to the License Verification page on our website. You can search the state's database by facility or individual.
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Are you part of the AIA 2030 Commitment?
The AIA 2030 Commitment is a voluntary program for AIA member firms and other entities in the built environment. It asks firms to make a pledge, develop multi-year action plans, and implement steps that can advance AIA's goal of carbon neutral buildings by the year 2030.
The places where we live, work, and play represent the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in America, as well as around the world. Architects are confronting the fact the buildings are the largest single contributor to production of greenhouse gases and almost half of the total annual production. They are renewing their commitment to the importance of good design -- design that effectively responds to the needs of both natural and human systems.
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ARE Timing Requirement Changes
AIA Pennsylvania is pleased to inform you that the PA State Architects Licensure Board recently announced that candidates pursuing their license to become an Architect may take all divisions of the ARE concurrently with their experience requirements through the Intern Development Program (IDP). Therefore, interns no longer need to wait until they complete their IDP before they can begin the written examination process. At the request of our members, AIA PA successfully lobbied for this change throughout the past year. For additional information on examination and licensure requirements, contact the Pennsylvania State Architects Licensure Board:
State Architects Licensure Board P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 Phone - (717) 783-3397 Fax - (717) 705-5540 ST-ARCHITECT@state.pa.us
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Members Corner
Each month we feature a new Q&A. If you have a question you would like answered, we would love to hear from you: awright@aiapa.org.
Q: Who do I contact about changes to my AIA personal or firm contact information?
A: You can report changes to your contact information to Alyssa Wright, Member Relations Specialist at AIA Pennsylvania. She will update the information in the AIA National database. This database supplies all chapters within the state of Pennsylvania with their member information. | |
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