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Education is Our Future                                                            October 2016



In This Issue
And the Countdown to EduCode 2017 Continues...

 

Only 170 days until the 2017, 20th anniversary edition of EduCode!
The celebration event is set for March 20-24, 2017 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino.  
Committee Sign-Up



SN-ICC has several committees for 2016 that do the work of the association.  They include EduCode, Public Outreach, Communications and Membership.  To get further details and to volunteer your time, go to the SN-ICC website by clicking here. Click here for a sign-up sheet for a committee or you can do it at the next chapter meeting.



"Our volunteers are the heart of our association," said SN-ICC President Steve DiGiovanni.  "Please help the chapter meet its mission and goals by signing up at the next chapter meeting to join one of our committees."

SN-ICC Jobs Available Page Updated



The SN-ICC Jobs available page on our web site now contains several postings from locations all over the US.  Check it out.

 
Construction Career Day Set for October 7



The annual Construction Career Day at UNLV will be held on October 7, 2016 and SN-ICC will be an exhibitor.  If you would like to volunteer to help with the exhibit, contact David GoldsteinClick here for more details.

AIA Show October 19



The AIA Las Vegas  "Learn About/Turn About" 
product show is 
set for Wednesday, October 19th , 2016 at the Historic Fifth Street School from 4:00 - 7:00pm.  SN-ICC will once again be an exhibitor. 
The show is open to the public.
For more information, please contact Kelly Lavigne at [email protected] or call 702.895.0936
September 8 Meeting Featured Construction Defects Discussion



The September 8 Chapter meeting was a presentation on construction defect litigation and current construction laws and their effect on contractors or design professionals.



Our presenter was Ervin Nelson, attorney at law. 
Industry Advisory from Las Vegas



Notice of Industry Meetings on the Draft 2015 Amendments to the 2012 Technical Construction Codes.
 
The Building & Safety has scheduled the following industry meetings to receive input on the proposed draft amendments prior to their finalization:
 
Monday October 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, NV)
 
Wednesday October 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, NV)
 
In addition to the industry meetings, written comments, questions or concerns regarding the proposed adopted technical code amendments may be submitted to Building & Safety Manager Michal Bouse at [email protected].  All written comments, questions or concerns must be received by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2016



Greetings!

 

Your membership and participation in the Southern Nevada chapter of the International Code Council (SNICC) is critical to our success as one of the premier chapters in the US. Thank you for your support and commitment.
October 13 Chapter Meeting Features UNLV Students



The October 13 Chapter meeting will feature the UNLV Solar Team Projects with Dr. David James, UNLV, and the UNLV Solar Team Students. Please join us for this interesting program.

 
October 19 Seminar--The T-Mobile Arena from the Ground Up



SNICC will host an educational seminar and take a tour of the T-Mobile Arena on October 19, 2016.


Presenters will include:


Werner Hellmer, P.E., Senior Engineer of the Clark County Building Department who will be presenting on geotechnical aspects of the site: Soil Conditions, Grading, Foundation.



Eric Lumpkin, S.E., LEED AP BD+C, Project Engineer of Thornton Tomasetti who will be presenting on the structural design of the T-Mobile Arena.



Jeff Grove, P.E., Director and Christie Theisen, P.E., Senior Engineer and Dave Stacy, Associate of Jensen Hughes, who will all be presenting on Smoke Control Rational Analyses, Smoke Protected Egress, and Life Safety Communication Systems.


The classroom portion will be presented at Clark County Building Department's Presentation Room, followed by a tour of the T-Mobile Arena.


Watch for details via email and in the October newsletter. 


This program is free to members anad there is a $50 fee to non-member guests.
CEU's will be awarded. The Seminar is limited to 100 persons. To register for this event, click here.

SN-ICC Launches Three Updated Web Sites



The Chapter launched three revamped web sites in mid-September and is preparing a fourth.

There were two basic reasons for making these changes -- to clean up the sites and make them more user-friendly, and to enhance our ability to make changes in the sites ourselves.

The sites that were revamped are:  SN-ICC, EduCode and SNBO.  We are presently working on the creation of a site for NOBO, the Nevada Organization of Building Officials.  This site should be online shortly. It should be noted that SNBO is now at a new web address, http://www.snbo.org/. 
News Briefs



The October 13 Chapter meeting will feature the UNLV Solar Team Projects with Dr. David James, UNLV, and UNLV Solar Team Students.



The November10  Chapter meeting will be the annual ethics presentation, this year featuring the executive director of the Nevada Commission on Ethics Yvonne Nevarez-Goodson.



SN-ICC Silver Anniversary Takes a Look Back at the Chapter's History 
 
This is the fifth part of a multi-part series of articles on the history of the SN-ICC Chapter starting with its inception in the 1960s as a chapter of ICBO.


Part 5, EduCode Matures
 
"After 7 + years of working as the chairman and lead for EduCode," said Franklin, 'it was my idea to step down and develop a means by which the elected executive board would provide lead for the committee and future growth of EduCode.  I felt this important because while I had ideas and missions and goals, I did not want EduCode to become just what I and a few long term committee members saw for it.  So we developed a turn-over of duties in its 8th year and the executive committee began direct involvement to provide steering for its continued development and growth.  I remained actively involved for a few more years with the committee and running a management track before mostly stepping aside.  This allowed me time to actively participate as a member of the National Education Committee for ICC, where I served for four years.  
 
"We addressed many problems and concerns thru the development and growth years of EduCode." Franklin continued, "but I firmly believe that through the strong commitment of each jurisdiction's Building Official to allow participation of their employees as committee volunteers, we accomplished many great things with very little funding.  That, and adherence to our established ideals and goals, allowed us to each year grow and become more of a professional presentation.  I fully believe that the professionals that continue to work in the SNICC will continue with this diligence and only improve upon the program.  
 
"Again," said Franklin, "we started on a shoestring.  I remember signing the first contracts with ICBO for their instructors and just their costs far exceeded the total savings of the Chapter.  Through special arrangements with the Riviera we were able to defer all costs until after the seminar when we had collected the attendance fees.  But there were days that I was pretty nervous.
 
"There are so many people that made EduCode what it was and is today and to try and name them all is not within my scope today.  But it is thru such dedication of volunteers and professionals committed to technical growth and knowledge that will carry this program forward.  
 
"I will end my recollections with that it was always a privilege to serve both the local and national chapters of ICBO and ICC.  I met so many professionals that were strongly committed to ensuring building safety throughout our country and the world.
 
Franklin named several people he thought deserved special recognition for their contributions over the years. They were:
 
"First," said Franklin, "both Bob Weber and Ron Lynn fully supported my actions and allowed me some of the time necessary to complete the arrangements.  Also, the one committee member that was with me and all future committee chairs was "Wild" Bill the gas man!  From our first arrangements with the Riviera, to developing the logo, to creating a website and ultimately an on line registration, he served tirelessly.  It was great to have an industry rep alongside during these development years," Franklin concluded.




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