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This is your Chapter, be involved!
SN-ICC has several committees that do the work of the association during the year, and we NEED volunteers to serve on each of them. To get involved contact the respective Committee Chair:
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You can reach the SN-ICC here!
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| I-Code Exam Availability Update
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Currently, 2012 I-Codes exams are paper and pencil only with computer-based testing available in January 2013. Computer-based and paper and pencil exams are available for the 2009 I-Codes. 2006 I-Codes exams are paper and pencil only. For more information, see the National Certification Examination Information Bulletin.
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ICC Final Action Agenda
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The Final Action hearing agenda has been posted click here to view the agenda. |
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A word from your Chapter President
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Chapter Members,
It's already April and so much has been done. As promised I have created a survey for you the membership to fill out. Please take time to answer these questions that will give your Executive Board a more clear understanding of the direction you would like this Chapter to go.
This next month I will be updating the Strategic Plan, and making necessary changes to the Chapter By Laws. This will be available for your review next month.
Building Safety Month is right around the corner and so is the
"Multi Jurisdictional Residential Amnesty Program". This program will help the community by making residential compliance available to homeowners that have self disclosed non permitted construction that falls within the scope of the program.
We have submitted numerous letters for the 2015 ICC ABM. I will keep you posted on the progress.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service
Chapter President
Valarie Loper
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EduCode 2013 "UPDATE"
EduCode 2013 is in the history books! I would like to personally thank everyone who took time away from their busy schedules to volunteer for EduCode. This year was another success as we had over 2600 class days and over 800 students register from over 30 different states. We have received feedback from numerous people and the overall comments were exceptional. As you know, EduCode relies on its volunteers to work as a team and create a positive atmosphere for all participants, which at times seems overwhelming.
When issues arose, we acted quickly and professionally which was noted by numerous people and distinguishes us from other programs. We even had a movie producer walking around for three days and he couldn't believe how well everything ran. Each and every one of you was instrumental in helping this year's program as only with your commitment and dedication could we have succeeded!
I would also like to extend our appreciation to the Building Officials, managers and direct supervisors who allowed us the time to participate in this program. It is their level of commitment to this endeavor that allows EduCode to prosper.
Al Ellis
EduCode Chair
Photos from EduCode have been posted to our Facebook page!
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Remember, the committee is always looking for volunteers to help with planning and the actual execution of the program. Get in on the ground floor for EduCode 2014! If you have any feedback that can help to improve the EduCode experience, please contact Alan Ellis at alan.ellis@cityofhenderson.com.
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High School Building Code Program Meets Presidential Challenge
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The challenge is to redesign America's high schools so they better equip graduates for the demands of a high-tech economy. Schools will be rewarded to develop new partnerships with colleges and employers, and create classes that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math-the skills today's employers are looking for to fill jobs.
"Mastering building science, technology, engineering and math is a must for a successful career in working with building codes to create safe structures," said ICC Board Vice President Stephen Jones. "Technology includes new building materials and products, cdp ACCESS-the online code development process of the future-plan review, permitting, and digital codes and standards."...
Our story from last month...
The Public Outreach Committee is needing assistance with the High School Technical Training Program. We need at least three mentors that can help at each of the technical high schools to implement this program.
This year we will be sponsoring as many as five schools for this great program. We need someone that can keep in touch with one school and help keep us apprised for what they may need in the line of speakers, materials and any other assistance that they may need to implement the program that we are sponsoring.
Mike Teemant has volunteered to help continue working with the East Career and Technical Academy. David Goldstein has volunteered to continue working with the North Career and Technical Academy
The High School Technical Training Program (HSTTP) was put together by ICC. This program allows high schools to provide training and certificates, for students, so that they can have a leg up in their chosen construction field. The HSTTP is designed to give instructors the most flexibility, while introducing the building codes to students in the environment of construction instruction. This is not only beneficial to the students that are working towards the construction trades, but also those that are working on design of the built environment. The more involved that the chapter can be in supporting this program locally the greater success the students will have.
If you would like to have any information on becoming a volunteer and adopting the school please call Mike Teemant at 809-5688 or email at MikeTeemant@Gmail.com.
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Please accept our appolgy... There is a problem with the online registration, please print and mail your completed application and registration fee to Don White. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Your 2013 Membership fees are due. Don't miss out on the benefits of being a Southern Nevada Chapter ICC Member. This year promises to be an outstanding year for the Chapter!
If you are a Jurisdictional Member please make sure that the proper contacts have information to register. They should have received invoices for the registration. If there are any questions, please contact Don White.
For Industry Members go to the membership application page on our website SNICC.org
, follow the link at the bottom or print the application and complete it join.
If you have any questions feel free to contact our Membership Committee Chair Mike Teemant.
We look forward to your continued membership.
Membership Committee call to action!
The Membership Committee will be holding its first meeting of 2013. This is YOUR CHAPTER! Anyone interested in helping to shape improvements in membership benefits and help the Chapter grow are invited to attend. The more Ideas we have the better opportunities we will have to attract the people that will make a difference in the community.
Membership Committee Meeting
City of Las Vegas
333 N Rancho Drive
Second Floor Director's Conference Room
February 12, 2013
1:00 PM
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Threat to the IECC!
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In conjunction with my Building Official, Chris Knight I am sending this message in hopes we can get a throng of attendees to the May 1, 2013, Las Vegas City Council Meeting at the new City Hall.
Summerlin City Councilman Bob Beers (a tea party libertarian who, by the way, is also running for re-election) has decided that the International Energy Conservation Code is oppressive and anti-business and not at all necessary to be adopted or enforced. He is drafting a motion to not only not consider adoption of the 2012 IECC with our amendments, but also to rescind the adoption of the 2009 IECC, which we have been enforcing for several years.
He has convinced City Councilman Bob Coffin, a normally centrist politician, to support his motion.
Along with Chris, I attended a meeting with Councilman Beers and City Manager Betsy Fretwell a week ago in an effort to clear up any misconceptions that have obviously arisen in Mr. Beer's mind concerning what this code means and how it is enforced, as well as our legal obligations to the state and federal government to enforce the provisions of this code. It was obvious that he had many misconceptions. It was also obvious that not too much of what we related to him really seemed to matter.
He has set time on the May 1 city council agenda for open floor debate/discussion regarding the pros and cons of this "oppressive, broken" code.
I don't think I need to explain to any of you the ramifications of this motion. Not only would it be in direct confrontation with Nevada State law, but would be a violation of the city and state's agreement with the federal government in receiving ARRA stimulus grant funding. It would also have a huge impact on the city's reputation and its ability to obtain future grants and funding from these and other sources, which is not only vital to our state and local economies but also would have a direct economic impact on the design, development and construction industries of this valley in the near and far terms.
I am therefore asking each and every one of you to please;
- Forward this to any and all interested parties so that they may be aware of this issue, and have them contact to me per the information below so I can add them to the contact list,
- Set aside time from your very busy schedules to attend the May 1 council meeting in support of this code (the council does count the butts in the seats),
- If you or they are city residents, contact your council representative to insure they understand the seriousness of this issue and where you expect them to stand on it.
The basis for sustainability and the future of livability for our city and region depends on it.
Thank you.
For more information contact:
Don White
SNBO Co-chair for the IECC Review Committee
Senior Plans Examiner
City of Las Vegas
Department of Building and Safety
w 702-229-5460
h 702-656-0385
donaldjwhite@gmail.com
dowhite@lasvegasnevada.gov
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Upcoming Chapter Programs
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Monthly Chapter Meeting - 4/11
- Get a recap of Educode 2013
- Speaker - Robert Williams Chemical Engineer for the Clark County Fire Department. He will be speaking on the topic of "An Overview of Hazardous Materials from a Building Code Perspective"
Register here for the April Luncheon
Monthly Chapter Meeting - 5/9
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Speaker - Brent Wright, Wright Engineers; Live by your values. Find balance between career demands and a happy and healthy family and personal life. Be the best at what you do without "living your job". Live "small" and enjoy more life. Do what you've always wanted to do, and do it now.
We are currently working CEU courses. Stay tuned for educational opportunities!
If you have an idea for a guest speaker or CEU presentation, please contact Doug Evans.
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Public Outreach
APRIL POOLS DAY
We just passed first day of April...or otherwise know as April Pools today, the Chair of the SNICC Public Outreach Committee attended the event and we were well noticed by all the local municipalities especially County Commissioner Susan Brager, Henderson Councilwoman Geri Schroeder and Anita Wood of North Las Vegas. Greg Blackburn the Building Official in North Las Vegas also had special thanks for the generosity of the Southern Nevada Chapter of ICC to the Southern Nevada Children Prevention Drowning Coalition.
Spring time is here and our local pools will start opening soon. The local Chapter of SNICC is very busy promoting the Swim Grant Program, giving each municipality a grant of $1,500.00 for toddler swimming lessons. By April 4th we will have given out almost $9,000 to local municipalities, those include: City of Henderson, Boulder City, Clark County, City of Las Vegas and the City of North Las Vegas, only Mesquite and Pahrump to go.
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Our scholarship committee is also springing into action....we have received a record 49 scholarship applications for the 4-$3,000.00 grants. Our committee is made up of: Lisa Conner of Clark County School District, Greg Franklin and Kevin McOsker of Clark County, Nick Moriaty of JBA Engineering. The final awards will be presented the latter part of May at a ceremony at the Venetian.
BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
Building Safety Month is coming upon us in May, our chapter has already received its' Proclamation from Governor Sandoval, and has registered it with National ICC.
Come join us at our next Public Outreach Committee meeting in April, date and time to be noted on the SNICC website.
If you have a question, or want to get involved with the Public Outreach Committee contact David Goldstein
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Member News
This section will be dedicated to inform you about important news about our Members.
Welcome to our new members for 2013!
Thank you to those members that has already sent in their registration for 2013, we look forward to seeing you at the chapter lunch meetings.
Membership dues for 2013 are now due!
Joining the Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council provides members with many benefits, including:
Access to the members only section on www.snicc.org, where you will receive:
- Discount pricing on SN-ICC educational seminars and programs.
- At the monthly chapter meetings, there is no charge for members. The cost of lunch for nonmembers is $20.
- The ability to network with building officials from all of Southern Nevada's jurisdictions, as well as our many industry members.
If you have a story about one of our members in the news, please let us know at snicc.org@gmail.com.
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Future Board of Directors
Attention SNICC Chapter Members,
Although we are just starting the second quarter of the year, it is time to start looking to the future of the SNICC Board.
The Board positions coming available for 2014 are 2nd Vice President, and Secretary/ Treasurer. The position of Secretary/ Treasurer will need some training and Don White would like to spend a few months in the transition.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors,
Additionally, one Industry Representative position will up for re-selection. This position is selected by the new Board. If you are an Industry Member, and want to serve on the Board, look for announcements
later in the year.
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