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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 SNC-ICC here!
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| I-Code Exam Update
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ICC Certification and Testing continues to work toward providing the exams you need in the format you've asked for. Keep an eye on this page for any upcoming changes.
For quick look at what's upcoming
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ICC 2013 Annual Conference
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Online registration is now open for the 2013 ICC Anuual Conference in Atlantic City.
Click here to go to the ICC online registration page.
Ensure Voter Eligibility - Register or Revalidate Voters Online
The International Code Council requires that all Governmental Member Representatives are registered and validated to be eligible to vote on code changes. |
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A word from your Chapter President
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Chapter Membership,
This last month was very successful for the Southern Nevada Chapter. We have entered into a contract with Swan and Gardiner to perform an audit for the 2012 year. I am hoping that this task will be completed before the next Chapter meeting, I have requested that Mr. Swan provide the membership a report of the findings.
The Executive Board created an annual budget for the fiscal year 2013/2014. This task was completed and voted on at the Chapter Meeting in August. There were substantial increases in the annual budget that reflects the desire of the Chapter to see more attention in the form of Grants and Scholarships.
We also performed a thorough update of the ByLaws and got the Chapter Membership approval at the last Meeting.
We are looking forward to representing you at the upcoming ABM in Atlantic City, and will provide a complete report as we return.
Thank you for your participation.
Valarie Loper
Chapter President
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Nevada Energy Code (NRS 701.220) and its Applicability to Nevada Design Professionals
(From Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design)
The board has recently received many inquiries from Nevada architects regarding the recent decision by the City of Las Vegas to relax its energy efficiency standards by exempting commercial buildings constructed before 2009 from the city's energy code (Bill No. 2013-24).
NRS 701.220 is an absolute directive from the Legislature that all local jurisdictions must adopt and enforce the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Now that the City of Las Vegas has adopted Bill No. 2013-24, the board's registrants may find themselves caught between complying with state law (NRS 701.220) and the broad exemption for all structures built in Las Vegas before 2009. What is a responsible registrant to do under these circumstances?
The registrant would need to advise the client that there is an exemption process...
Read the rest of the article here.
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Upcoming Chapter Programs
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September 2013
Monthly Chapter Meeting - 9/12
Click here to register
Speaker: CALBO President Craig Oliver (City of Marina, CA)
Topic: Discuss the benefits to the SN-ICC of formalizing Region I of ICC
October 2013
Monthly Chapter Meeting - 10/10
Speaker: Linda Florence; Soaring Eagle Enterprises
Topic: Ethics
If you have an idea for a guest speaker or CEU presentation, please contact Doug Evans.
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EduCode 2014 is progressing very quickly!! Many new courses are being designed specifically for us and we are also adding a track that caters to those wishing to obtain their CBO certification!!
This year we will be offering ICC certification testing for those wishing to take exams and also a track specifically designed for those wishing to certify or obtain CEU's in backflow devices.
There are lots of new and exciting happenings for 2014 and we look forward to seeing everyone there!! As always we can use EduCode volunteers in a variety of different capacities so if you are interested please contact Alan Ellis at alan.ellis@cityofhenderson.com. |
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Southern Nevada Chapter - ICC donates to UNLV's Team DesertSol
On August 30, 2013, SNC-ICC was honored at a formal press Team Send Off event for DesertSol; UNLV's entry to the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon 2013.
As part of the event, they announced all of the donors and their sponsorship levels. The Southern Nevada Chapter - International Code Council (SNCICC) was honored as we committed to donate $25,000. Don White and David Goldstein were in attendance to make the presentation.
Don has committed to assist the students in navigating through the permitting process, with the City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD), etc. He held a meeting with the LVVWD (Springs Preserve where the house will end up), the student leaders, and design professional mentors to work out the inspection documentation that is required to be submitted to the Solar Decathlon event coordinators in Irvine.
Don also explained our Chapter's commitment to the promotion of education in the "Built Environment", thus driving our support. To help the Team meet their goals, and work through the "red tape" of the permit process and funding, the Chapter presented a check in the amount of $20,000, with the remaining $5,000 held in reserve to pay permitting fees. Upon completion of the permit process, any remaining balance will be provided to the UNLV Foundation.
Part of the fees slated to be funded by the Chapter is the "Net-Zero" LEED Platinum Certification by USGBC. The USGBC has indicated that it will by giving our Chapter an Honorary Lifetime Membership!
To see more about UNLV's Team DesertSol, visit their website at http://solardecathlon.unlv.edu/
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Jinger Zeng and Alexia Chen receive the donation check from SNC-ICC's Don White, and David Goldstein, with Dr. Tomas Piechota |
This month Public Outreach section is dedicated to the UNLV Team DesertSol, we will be back next month. Good luck and bring home the trophy!
If you have a question, or want to get involved with the Public Outreach Committee contact David Goldstein
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Member News
Welcome to our new Members that joined SNC-ICC last month!
Leonard Bergman, Bergman Walls & Associates
Leonard Bergman brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience as Senior Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge and now as President and CEO of Bergman, Walls & Associates. He has extensive experience in retail, dining, entertainment and large scale gaming venues with successfully completed hospitality projects throughout the United States and, in particular, in Indian Country. His background in architecture and the building trades bring a comprehensive approach to project delivery with expertise in managing fast-track, multifaceted projects. He has a well trained eye for detail in all aspects of construction. Leonard's experience has translated into a history of hospitality projects that combine innovative design with proven quality, while meeting both the client's budget and schedule. Since Joel Bergman passed responsibility of BWA's day-to-day operations to Leonard in 2011, he has guided all aspects of the company, from business development to a complete restructuring of the business model to match the current economic climate.
Mike Gatenby, Bergman Walls & Associates
Michael Gatenby is the Director of Architecture at Bergman, Walls & Associates, with 41 years of experience in a wide range of building types and uses. Most of his work has been centered on large, multi-faceted, mixed-use buildings, primarily casino resorts. He has been involved in the development and remodel of a large proportion of the gaming properties in Nevada as well as numerous projects in New Jersey, California and the Far East. His strengths lie in the management and production of projects, taking them from schematic design through construction.
George Rogers, George M. Rogers, Architect
George Rogers has over twenty-seven years of architectural experience in commercial and residential design. He has benefitted from positions with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in Los Angeles and Marnell Corrao Associates in Las Vegas. His job experience includes professional and medical office, public assembly buildings, churches, schools, industrial process facilities, warehouses, casinos, restaurants & taverns, tenant improvements, daycare centers, banks, and large single family residences. George has been the Principal Architect of GMRA since 1990.
Jeff Warm, Rafi Architecture
Jeffrey Warm, NCARB, AIA has more than a decade of practice experience since his 2001 licensure in Colorado. Jeffrey's comprehensive experience includes both site and building investigation, site and building planning, building design, building code evaluations, project coordination of consultants work, developing project specifications, drafting and staff coordination. Jeff's professional career involved teaching industrial and technical drafting at the Metropolitan State College in Denver, Colorado, as well as being the office manager for AAI Architects. This firm designed the Veer High-rise Residential Towers, Crystals Retail Center and Parking Garage. He also took part in the design of service tunnels and underground infrastructure for the City Center project on the Las Vegas Strip.
We hope to see our new members at out next Chapter Lunch Meeting!
This section will be dedicated to inform you of important news about our Members.
This could be your name here!
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,
The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and it is time for to think...
"What can I do for my Chapter?"
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.
Additionally, one Industry Representative position will be available. This position is selected by the new Board.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please contact Valarie Loper, Chapter President or Doug Evans, Chair of the Nominating Committee. |
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ICC Illustrated IBC Handbook
 The 2012 International Building Code (IBC) Handbook, a new publication from the International Code Council (ICC) and
McGraw-Hill Professional, combines detailed discussion with more than 600 color illustrations to support the application of IBC provisions. Previously published in two volumes, the new edition covers both structural and fire- and life-safety provisions in a single reference to ease understanding and proper application of code requirements and achieve compliance.
"This new edition of the Handbook is a key resource for veteran professionals as well as novices who want to enhance their knowledge of the background and intent of the 2012 IBC," said Mark Johnson, ICC Executive Vice President and Director of Business Development. "Architects, engineers, code officials and contractors will benefit greatly from the book's valuable information that can help them use the code effectively and efficiently."
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