• 2009 IFC
• 2009 IBC
• 2009 UPC & UMC
• 2009 NEC
• 2009 IRC
• 2009 IECC

Click here for pricing information, including a discount for purchasing the complete set of six amendment books.

To make a purchase, please contact SN-ICC President 

Neil Burning at snicc.org@gmail.com

or (702) 455-8020.

SN-ICC Continues Emphasis on Education in 2011 

It's time to renew your SN-ICC membership for 2011.  Or if you're not yet a member, why wait?  Join now to receive the many benefits of SN-ICC membership, including:

• Access to the members only section on www.snicc.org.
• Discount pricing on ICC code books.
• Discount pricing on all SN-ICC educational seminars and programs.
• Free lunch at our monthly chapter meetings.  (Non-members pay $20 for lunches.)
• The ability to network with building officials from all of Southern Nevada's jurisdictions, as well as our many industry members.

To learn more about SN-ICC, please visit our website:  www.snicc.org.

By Neil A. Burning, C.B.O.

SN-ICC President

I'd like to thank our members for their continued support and I look forward to a second term as President of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council.

The participation and commitment from each of our chapter members is the key to our continued success in 2011. This year will be challenging and I hope I can count on all of you to assist in overcoming the obstacles we will face in the months ahead.

In 2011, I would like our chapter to focus on education and public outreach.

Our annual EduCode International Conference as well as our other education programs will enhance our unique position as the provider, coordinator and facilitator of critical training necessary for success in the construction industry. Our other education programs will be 2-hour and 4-hour seminars and will be focused on new construction materials, new construction methods as well as new construction code requirements.

I encourage each of our members to also recommend topics which will benefit all of our members.

In 2011 we will also be busy promoting the benefits of the construction and code official career fields to our high schools, our colleges and to our construction and design industries. Our goals this year include the following: 

• Implement our High School and College Student Scholarship Program which will provide four (4) $3,000 scholarships to qualifying high school or college students.
• Implement our High School Internship Program to allow high school students to shadow design professionals in the private sector as well as code officials in our governmental jurisdictions so they can see first hand the type of work we perform.
• Enhance our Toddler Swim Lesson Grant Program to encourage donations from other private companies and non-profit agencies throughout Nevada.
• Promote a safe-built environment through participation as an exhibitor in a variety of trade shows.
• Enhance our chapter meeting forum to facilitate relationships, joint cooperation & collaboration amongst not only the southern Nevada governmental jurisdictions, but also between related educational leaders, construction and design professionals, state and federal agencies, state and national boards and our elected officials.
• Provide guest lecturers, through our Speakers Bureau, to discuss various topics with high school and college students and various trade organizations.
• Continued participation in the Western Pacific League of Building Officials (WPLBO); this organization includes members from CALBO, OBO & WABO.
• Continued sponsorship of our executive board members and southern Nevada building officials to attend the ICC Annual Business Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Our Membership Services Committee will continue its marketing efforts to increase the number and diversity of our chapter members and committee participants and will continue publishing our monthly chapter newsletter to better inform members of all the chapter activities and programs.

We will also continue to improve the chapter website and our Facebook pages to serve as the focal point for all chapter activities and programs.

Thank you again for your continued support!

With help from the Public Education Foundation, the Southern Nevada Chapter, International Code Council Scholarship is now available!  SN-ICC will provide 4, $3000 scholarships to students who plan to pursue a career in architecture, engineering, construction management or public administration.

It's not too late to register for the premiere building code educational offering in the western United States!

The Orleans Hotel has extended its special room rates for EduCode attendees, which start at just $35/night, until January 14, 2011.  Be sure to use the code 1EDUC01 when making room reservations.

Early registration ends January 14, 2011, and classes are filling up fast. Don't miss out, register TODAY!

To date, 400+ students have registered.

Check out the full range of educational offerings and find the ones that are most important to you. Our registration page is easier than ever to use. Customize by simply clicking on the "add" buttons for the tracks or class titles you want to attend. To get started now, click here.

Popular classes include:

• Inspection Requirements of the 2009 IECC
• Plan Review Requirements of the 2009 IECC
• 2009 IBC Significant Changes
• 2011 NEC Analysis of Changes

Nevada government jurisdictional employees may also qualify for a grant to attend EduCode.  Click here for information on how to apply for the grant.  Download our fillable PDF grant application here.

See you at EduCode!

Students register for EduCode 2009.

Join Interwest Consulting Group and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials by sponsoring EduCode! 

Be like Interwest and IAPMO and place your business or organization name prominently in front of your most important customers - building safety and fire prevention professionals.

Interwest and IAPMO are Bronze Sponsors ($500).  We can customize your sponsorship package to meet the needs and goals of your business or organization. SN-ICC welcomes the opportunity to partner with you to maximize your sponsorship potential!

Sponsorship benefits include:

• Positive exposure to building safety and fire prevention professionals, design professionals and contractors.
• Increased recognition of your company/organization name, products and services.
• Increased traffic to your booth (if exhibiting) and to your website.
• Opportunities to develop new contacts throughout the United States and internationally.

Please visit EduCode's website, www.snicc.org/educode, to learn more about sponsoring an EduCode event, or contact SN-ICC President Neil Burning at snicc.org@gmail.com or (702) 455-8020.

Recycle Your Christmas & Holiday Cards! As has been the chapter's tradition for years, we are once again supporting St. Jude Ranch's Recycled Card Program.  Please bring your cards to the chapter's January meeting to help SN-ICC support a worthy cause.

2011 Executive Board Members:

At the chapter's December meeting, the Nominating Committee recommended that the chapter keep the 2010 Executive Board intact.  Michael Bouse, head of the Nominating Committee, made the recommendation. Bouse explained that the 2010 Executive Board had implemented a number of membership and public outreach initiatives (Scholarship Program, Internship Program, etc.) and and had won ICC Chapter of the Year for 2010.  In order to continue the chapter's success in 2011, the Nominating Committee recommended keeping the current Executive Board in place to allow for the continued implementation of new initiatives and programs.  Chapter membership present at the December meeting approved the Nominating Committee's recommendation. 

The 2011 SN-ICC Executive Board is as follows:

• Neil Burning, President (Clark County)
• Doug Evans, 1st Vice President (Clark County)
• Valarie Loper, 2nd Vice President (City of North Las Vegas)
• Don White, Secretary/Treasurer (City of Las Vegas)

2011 Directors at Large:

Ray Finkel

Ray Finkel and Jim Begley will serve as Directors-at-Large on the SN-ICC Board of Directors for 2011.  While only government jurisdiction members can serve as an SN-ICC Executive Directors, Directors-at-Large are industry members. 

Directors-at-Large are nominated for the position by chapter members or by SN-ICC leadership.  The Executive Board reviews resumes of the nominated candidates to ultimately decide on the two individuals to serve as Directors-at-Large.

Ray and Jim will follow in the VERY BIG FOOTSTEPS of 2010 Directors-at-Large Connie Suckling, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, and Dave Pasquinelli, Interwest Consulting Group.

"Connie and Dave were excellent Directors-at-Large," said SN-ICC President Neil Burning.  "Throughout their tenure, they showed a great interest in leading the chapter. SN-ICC is lucky to have Connie and Dave as members.  I have complete faith that Ray and Jim will be excellent Directors-at-Large as well." 

Ray, a long-standing SN-ICC member, started in the construction industry at the age of 10 in his parent's design and construction firm.  Starting at the bottom, he was sweeping floors, digging ditches and performing general labor.  He advanced to full fledged carpenter as a teenager and started drawing contract documents while in high school.

At an early age in his professional career, Ray learned the value of a good working relationship between the contractor, architect and building official.  He has worked as a construction consultant determining construction defect, causation, and cost of repair,and has created graphics and court exhibits for litigation.

Jim Begley

Ray's latest career path has been as an architectural project manager, performing work in the general commercial, industrial, government, and higher education sectors.

Jim became an SN-ICC member in 2010 after a brief intermission from the chapter.  He is a long-time resident of the Vegas Valley, having been here since 2002. During this time, he has established and grown fire protection engineering/code consulting groups for multiple engineering firms.  He recently established his own fire protection engineering and code consulting firm, TERPconsulting.

Jim is glad to have the opportunity to become involved with the Southern Nevada Chapter - ICC, and is very proud of being a previous recipient of the SN-ICC Bill Laub Award for Industry Person of the Year.

Sean Teague

Richard Cummins

Richard is a Nevada-certified Master Inspector of Structures.  He has owned and operated Associated Inspectors Inc., a commercial and residential property inspection company, since 1997. He recently expanded his company to include services in energy auditing, providing home energy rating service and energy assessments for both residential and commercial buildings.  He is a certified building analyst with the Building Performance Institute and a HESP & HERS rater with the Residential Energy Services Network.  Additionally, he has held various certifications with ICBO, ICC and IAPMO.

Richard's background includes working as a federal contractor and in telecommunications installation/repair.  Richard is also the former owner/operator of Cummins Construction Company.  He has worked as a lead instructor for the Kaplan Professional Schools, teaching Nevada residential inspector of structures pre-licensing and continuing education courses.  He is currently an instructor and board member with the Southern Nevada Association of Professional Property Inspectors (SNAPPI).

Richard has lived in Las Vegas since 1963 and has worked in the construction and inspection industry for over 40 years, starting with his service in the U.S. Navy in a construction battalion.

Greg Darling

Greg's experience and attention to detail are key to his success as Quality Control Manager at McCarthy.  He is in charge of implementing and overseeing McCarthy's quality initiatives, which include:  site specific quality plans, building enclosure quality plans, water infiltration protection plans and a project-specific observation program.  Greg is also responsible for managing McCarthy's Quality Incident Report Program.

Greg has 27 years of relevant experience, the last six of which have been with McCarthy.  Local projects that Greg has been involved with include:  McCarran International Airport - Terminal 3 (early site civil package, parking structure, and NW wing addition and arresting vehicle barrier system), the Platinum Condo-Hotel, University of Nevada - Las Vegas Shadow Lane Biomedical Facility, and the Metropolis Lofts and Flats Condominiums.

David Goldstein

David is the business development manager for GeoTek, Inc - Las Vegas Branch. Prior to joining GeoTek, David had a vast range of experience in the residential and land development sectors of the construction industry. David has over 30 years of affiliation with some of the largest homebuilding organizations in the Las Vegas, Southern California, and Southern Arizona areas. David has worked for Pardee Homes, Richmond American Homes, and Signature Homes.  While working for American Nevada Corporation, he was the original director of land development in the mid-70s for the 8,000-acre master planned community of Green Valley. Some of David's community activities include being a board member of the Southern Nevada Homebuilders and the CCSD Academy of Engineering, and being a member of such organizations as SMPS, NAIOP, ASPE, and now ICC.

Tom Foster

Tom has more than forty-three years of engineering experience and is president of Professional Design Associates, Inc., a consulting mechanical and electrical engineering firm in Henderson, Nevada. Along with managing the firm, he oversees all electrical engineering projects and is responsible for managing the electrical design team's performance, and directing the technical and administration requirements of the project. He is responsible for the technical quality of the construction documents, specifications, and opinions of probable costs.

Tom is the treasurer of the Water Street District Business Association and Vice Chairman of the Henderson Redevelopment Advisory Commission.  He also serves as the treasurer of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI).

Gary Eddington

Gary is the winner of a raffle that took place at the AIA Product Show, held in October 2010, for a complimentary 2011 SN-ICC membership. Gary has been working in architecture the last 20 years and is currently working at SH Architecture.  A native of Reno, Gary moved to Las Vegas in 1988 to attend architecture school at UNLV and has lived here since.  Gary is a registered architect and LEED accredited professional as well as member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).  Over the last 15 years, Gary has been involved with a diverse group of local projects in government, educational, recreational, retail, commercial office, industrial warehouse and medical work.  Some of these include Dragonridge Country Club,  Clark County Fire Station (New Prototype Design), Ruby Duncan Elementary School, Henderson City Hall, North Las Vegas Boys & Girls Club and the RTC's new Bonneville Transfer Center.