NCMIA Forum Updates

[NCDOI_Engineering] Update on NC Code Effective Dates and Standard Code Classes

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:56:47 +0000

Based on the outcome of the December 12, 2011 meeting of the NC Building Code Council, the mandatory effective date for the 2012 Building, Fire, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Plumbing codes is now June 1, 2012. The effective date for the Energy Conservation and Residential Codes was initially to coincide with the rest of the Codes but per 2011 Legislative SL 2011-269 their mandatory effective dates will remain March 1, 2012.

With this, we will move forward with the following enforcement dates:

Code Effective Dates
Code Optional Effective Date Mandatory Enforcement Date Notes
Building Sep 1 2011 Jun 1 2012
Residential Jan 1 2011 March 1 2012 Per SL2011-269
Mechanical Sep 1 2011 Jun 1 2012
Plumbing Sep 1 2011 Jun 1 2012
Fuel Gas Sep 1 2011 Jun 1 2012
Fire Prevention Sep 1 2011 Jun 1 2012
Energy Conservation Jan 1 2011 March 1 2012 Per SL2011-269
Law and Administration Jan 1 2011 Jun 1 2012
Electrical N/A N/A Held at Legislature

Four post scripts:

The Residential code will now have the residential portions of the Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical printed in it as mandated by the BCC. This will push the size of the book beyond 1000 pages and increase the cost substantially. The residential text from the original codes (i.e. mechanical/plumbing/electrical) will be duplicated for the residential printing.

When all of the codes have been proofed and formatted, ICC will begin providing the electronic version of the codes to the jurisdictions.

While we have asked ICC to expedite the printing of the code books, there is no guarantee we will get them before March 1st. We suspect we will see the Energy Code before March, but do not have the same confidence for the residential code due to the expansion to include the trades in the same book.

There is always a possibility that some of these dates may change again, though, at this point, we do not expect that to happen. If it does occur, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Standard Code Classes (for Code Enforcement Inspectors)

Although the mandatory start date for the Energy and Residential Codes remains March 1st, the actual Code books are not anticipated to be available by that date. As a result, all Standard Code Courses with an end date from January 2012 through March 2012 will utilize the 2009 Code in all areas except Electrical. PowerPoints for the 2012 Code will be available after the first of the year and before April 2012 for use in courses taught beginning April 2012.

We will send out another update regarding test updates to the new Code editions immediately following the January 24th Qualifications Board meeting. In the meantime, please advise your students that if they want to test to the current 2009 Code editions they need to schedule a test ASAP.

2012 Code Effective Dates

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:04:40 +0000

From: Noles, Chris
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 4:13 PM

Some of you may know that the BCC had recently changed the effective dates of all the codes to June 1, 2012. However right before Christmas, our attention was brought to SL 2011-269 which specifically states that the effective date of the Residential Code and the Energy Code is required to be March 1^st, 2012.

With this, we will move forward with the following enforcement dates:

Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Administrative – June 1, 2012
Residential and Energy Conservation – March 1, 2012
Electrical – Most likely August 2012 based on recent comments made by majority members of the BCC to staff to insert the 2011 NEC - despite Legislative Review.

Three post scripts:

The Residential code will now have portions of the Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical printed in it as mandated by the BCC. This will push the size of the book beyond 1000 pages and increase the cost substantially. The residential text from the original codes (i.e. mechanical/plumbing/electrical) will be duplicated for the residential printing.
When we have all of the codes proofed and formatted, ICC will begin providing the electronic version of the codes to the jurisdictions.
While we have asked ICC to expedite the printing of the code books, there is no guarantee we will get them before March 1^st. I suspect we will see the Energy Code before March, but I do not have the same confidence for the residential code due to the expansion.
Tested editions will be confusing between March and June. Please forward any questions to Q-board staff. Celestine sent out a e-mail to the Community Colleges today advising them of the situation. Her e-mail stated the following:

Based on the outcome of the December 12, 2011 meeting of the Building Code Council, the mandatory effective date for the 2012 Building, Fire, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Plumbing codes is now June 1, 2012. The effective date for the Energy Conservation and Residential Codes was initially to coincide with the rest of the Codes but per SL 2011-269 their mandatory effective dates will remain March 1, 2012. The 2011 NCEC is on indefinite hold.

Although the mandatory start date for the Energy and Residential Codes remains March 1^st, the actual Code books are not anticipated to be available by that date. As a result, all Standard Code Courses with an end date from January 2012 through March 2012 will utilize the 2009 Code in all areas except Electrical. PowerPoints for the 2012 Code will be available after the first of the year and before April 2012 for use in courses taught beginning April 2012.

We will send out another update regarding test updates to the new Code editions immediately following the January 24^th Qualifications Board meeting. In the meantime, please advise your students that if they want to test to the current 2009 Code editions they need to schedule a test ASAP.

If you have any questions and/or concerns, please feel free to contact my office.

Have an awesome year!

V/R

Celest- A. Phill

Celestine A. Phill, MBOM/HRDM

Education and Training Coordinator

North Carolina Department of Insurance

Office State Fire Marshal

1202 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27999-1202 (mailing)

322 Chapanoke Road; Raleigh, NC 27603-3400 (physical)

Office: (919) 661-5880 ext 241

FAX: (919) 661-3193

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Christian Noles, P.E.
Deputy Commissioner
Office of State Fire Marshal
1202 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1202
(919) 661-5880 x223
fax-(919) 662-4414

Dryer Duct 'Lint Trap'

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:09:52 +0000

Here are some picture of a lint trap that an inspector of mine came across. The HVAC contractor sears he was told to install a lint trap into the dryer duct at a seminar he went to. The trap is totally closed and would be encased in the drywall with no way to clean it out. Can anyone say "house fire"?

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Mechanical Inspector - Fayetteville

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:33:06 +0000

Mechanical Inspector

The salary is $35,326 up to $52,989 / year D.O.Q. (This is an hourly position. The hourly range is $16.98 - $25.48 per hour D.O.Q.). Additional compensation received for Level II and Level III Mechanical certification(s). Potential for additional compensation if certified in other inspection categories and assigned secondary duties utilizing these certifications and skills.

Closes: 12/16/11
The City of Fayetteville’s mission is to provide service that makes Fayetteville a better Place for all. Dedicated and talented employees are essential to achieving this mission. If you are committed to providing excellent customer service and able to work in a team environment, the City of Fayetteville is the employer for you! The City offers employees market-competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a Level III Mechanical Inspector with other trade inspector certifications such as Electrical and/or Plumbing. Dependent on the number of certifications and Levels within each certification, the City will consider additional compensation. Performs mechanical inspections on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; to secure compliance of inspected systems to existing mechanical codes, regulations and ordinances; and to provide information and assistance to the public, city staff, contractors, architects and homeowners regarding mechanical codes and regulations. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures, and policies of the work unit.

Job Duties:
1. Perform mechanical inspections of industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with all applicable mechanical laws and codes.
2. Interpret mechanical codes for the public, city staff, contractors, architects and building owners.
3. Answer questions and provide information regarding mechanical codes and related issues; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
4. Review, approve or reject construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with mechanical codes.
5. Confer with inspectors from other departments and divisions to ensure consistent code and ordinance enforcement.
6. Prepare letters and notices to tenants and homeowners of structures needing mechanical repair work.
7. Prepare daily reports of inspections performed and results of inspections.
8. Verify the licensing and registration of mechanical personnel at construction sites; maintain records of licensed mechanical personnel.
Secondary Duties 1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings, seminars and conferences; stay abreast of trends and innovations in the fields of plumbing, gas, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration. 2. Perform other duties as assigned.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year experience performing HVAC inspections or two years experience installing mechanical systems. Education: High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by additional specialized training in plumbing or HVAC or a related field. Licensing & Certifications Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, State of North Carolina Level I Mechanical Inspector's certification Must be able to meet and maintain vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville.

Our competitive benefits package includes:
Health
Dental
Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
Death Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits
Participation in Local Government Employees Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina

To apply for this position and to find out more information on our benefits package log on to http://agency.govern...m/fayetteville.
The City of Fayetteville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Link to City of Fayetteville

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Bath Vent Size Reduced

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:38:53 +0000

One of my inspectors discovered this violation on rough-in. All of the bath fan vents in the house had been reduced from 4 inches to 3 inches.

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We're moving!!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:59:06 +0000

I am moving the NCMIA web site to a new faster host. I had so many problems woth the old host. There will be some boken links for several days until I can get everything sorted out. The weekend ran out on me and I didn't have time to finish.

Electrical Inspector

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:59:37 +0000

Hiring Salary Range: $32,250-$39,950 Closing Date:11/15/2011

Work Schedule/Requirements: 5 days per week, 8 hour per day, (8-5)

Primary job function and duties:

Major responsibilities include inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial

electrical installations for compliance with the N.C. State Building Codes and City of

Greensboro City Ordinances. Some plan review requiring examination of electrical plans

and construction documents for compliance with the N.C. State Building Codes is required.

This position may require crawling in confined spaces, using ladders to access roof top

equipment, attics, etc.; preparation of related correspondence and reports; and other

activities associated with these primary tasks. This employee should exhibit strong

communication skills both verbal and in writing. The employee in this position must

provide quality inspections, investigate complaints, and recommend corrective actions with

approval of supervisor and other tasks as assigned. The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid Driver’s License

• Prior experience using Microsoft Office (indicate on application)

• 7 years minimum ‘hands on’ experience in commercial & industrial construction

wiring (indicate on application)

• Mechanical and Plumbing Standard Level I (indicate on application)

• Electrical Standard Level III (indicate on application)

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior supervision in the electrical field (indicate on application)

• Prior plan review and/or blueprint experience (indicate on application)

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Return-air grilles

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:17:13 +0000

There is nothing in the code that sizes a return-air grille other than the 450 fpm that is found in section 603.18 (2012 NCMC).

I propose that a section be added to the code per the following:

"The minimum size of return-air grilles shall be 1 square inch per 2 cfm of air flow."

This gives the inspector a minimum size and the 1 SqIn per 2 cfm is the industry accepted standard to size return-air grilles.

For instance, a 2 1/2 ton AC system has approximately 1000 cfm air flow. Based on the statement above, a 500 SqIn return-air grille would be required. Any combination or number of grilles that equal or exceed the requuired size would be acceptable.

Any discussion?

NCMC 604.4 foam plastic insulation

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:32:12 +0000

There have been some instances where contractors who serve states adjacent to North Carolina are being supplied with foam plastic insulation for ductwork that does not meet section 604.3 and 604.4. The IRC has a less restrictive requirement and they are under the impression that this is also allowed in North Carolina. The North Carolina Codes require a flame spread index of not more than 25 and smoke developed index of not more than 50 in accordance with ASTM E 84.

Testing & Certifications

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:57:08 +0000

Janie asked me to post this to the web site:

From: Tomberlin, Guy
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 7:28 AM

Dear friends in NC,

Thank you for the kind hospitality you shared with me during my visit last week at your Annual; Conference. Our thoughts are with you as you deal with the effects of Hurricane Irene, if there is anything I can do please don’t hesitate to contact me.
As discussed during your board meeting, below are the comments I have passed along to ICC Sr. staff. We are going to discuss them in further detail next week and then someone will be contacting you.

Please confirm I captured the issues correctly!

Thanks, Guy Tomberlin

I am writing today based on some comments and feedback I received while I attended the North Carolina Mechanical Inspectors Association meeting on Aug 15-17 in Atlantic Beach NC. As I understand it there are 2 main issues they wanted me to assist them with. The first is that approximately 3 years ago ICC offered a North Carolina Certification conversion to ICC Certifications. Unfortunately, this was at a time when the economic landscape for code enforcement staff was not very stable and many code officials were unsure about the security of their employment positions. As I understand it, the cost to many of these code officials, to convert certifications, was about $600.00. With their employment future unstable, it was not practical or economically feasible for many of the NC code enforcement community to make the certification conversion investment. So they wanted me to ask if there was any way possible that ICC training and certification would consider opening that conversion window of opportunity again?

Secondly as I listened to several discussions it became apparent that there seems to be a fairly large communication disconnect. Several of their members expressed that they had been taking certification exams and have experienced the following:

Certification tests were impossible to pass. One locality has 2 staff that are recent college graduates and even they have not been able to pass the test.
The grading scale does not make any sense and appears to be unfair.
They no longer receive a breakdown of the test results when they don’t pass. Therefore they do not know what areas they need work in.

Some of the conversations were not clear to me if this is an ICC issue or a NC state issue. For example one member told me that he appealed to ICC when he took an exam and failed by 1 point. He said the advertised test break down said there were 25 questions on the topic of Administration but his test had 89 questions on Administration. He said ICC heard his appeal and denied it. But later NC heard his appeal and approved it and he received a passing score. This didn’t make any sense to me. I wasn’t aware that ICC test had that many questions which led me to believe this was a state issue. But he said ICC heard his appeal and denied it. So I was totally confused on this one.

When they talked about not getting a breakdown of results I thought this was a state issue as well because I do not ever recall ICC offering a breakdown of the areas I thought it was always just pass or fail.

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From: Ewens, Samantha
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 10:37 AM

Good morning, Mr. Tomberlin.

I would like to address the second set of issues that you raised in your email. I think it would probably be helpful to you if I explained how the certification exams are developed in North Carolina.

A committee of level III NC certified Code Enforcement Officers is convened. The members of that committee are pulled from across the state – mountains to the sea – and from a broad range of experience. One or two are licensed engineers or architects, most started out as Level I inspectors and worked their way up. Some are directors of inspection for their jurisdiction. These highly qualified individuals get together and draft test questions in a format presented to them by the psychometricians with ICC. They then review those questions and assign a cut score for each certification level by determining how many minimally competent inspectors at that level will know the answer on their first day of work. (Note I said “will” and not “should”.) Each committee member assigns a score to each question and the final cut score is taken as the average. This average is used for the “scaled” score.
When an applicant takes the exam developed by the committee, they are provided a pass/fail result. If they failed within 10 points they are allowed to schedule a review session and challenge any question they feel is incorrect or unfair. The initial challenge is responded to by the testing staff at ICC. If the applicant disagrees with the results of that initial challenge, they can challenge again. This review goes directly to the same exam development committee that wrote the exam – NC certified inspectors.
The tests are reviewed annually by ICC psychometricians to determine any inconsistencies between the cut scores set by the committee and the actual results. Any problem questions are referred back to committee or removed from the test bank. We have had some difficulty with this process only because some exams are being taken so infrequently that we have trouble getting a statistically significant set of results. But we continue to monitor results.
Now to the specific items you listed.

The certification tests are not impossible to pass. In the last quarter (April to July) we had 160 people take exams and 118 passed. But every test had individuals pass within the last quarter. For mechanical specifically the passing scores were: MI – 100%, MII – 87.5%, MIII – 55.6%.
The grading scale has been reviewed in depth by the Qualifications Board several times. ICC has sent staff to explain the process and the Board has voted to continue with scaled scores. Because we cannot offer each test taker the same questions on their exam for security reasons, there is no better way to guard against one individual getting an easy test and a second individual getting a hard test. Scaling does nothing but attempt to level that playing field.
The letter that the test takers receive if they fail an exam does have a generic breakdown of topics and how they performed on each. In the past, test takers were able to review all test questions regardless of their score. This exposure of the test questions is unacceptable for testing security.

I want you to understand that the certification testing in NC has changed considerably in the last few years. These changes were very necessary in order to move towards a more accurate and legally defensible exam, but they have left some of our veteran inspectors wary. Change is always unsettling. But, the Board has not abandoned the inspectors. They monitor and approve any change that’s been made, the test results are presented at every Board meeting, and they even hear a summary of any complaints staff has received about the process. Board staff is always available to applicants who have concerns.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss any of these items. I have also copied Rob Von Kampen with ICC in case he has any information he would like to add.

Best regards.

Samantha Ewens, PE

Director, Code Enforcement Services
NC Dept of Insurance - Office of State Fire Marshal

Street: 322 Chapanoke Road,Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27603-3400
Mail: Mail Service Center #1202, Raleigh, NC 27699-1202
Phone: (919) 661-5880, Ext. 288 Fax: (919) 662-4414
E-Mail: Samantha.Ewens@ncdoi.gov

R-22 Phase-out

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:31:20 +0000

http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2011/08/18/18greenwire-epas-planned-phaseout-of-harmful-refrigerant-h-42509.html?pagewanted=all

Interesting article on "dry-charged" units.

Past NCMIA Scholarship Winners

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:28:19 +0000

2010 NCMIA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS

Megan Elizabeth Ezell (Grover Sawyer Award)
Carol Lane Fleming (Lee Houser Award)
Wesley Bryce Clark
Katy Lynne Elders
Jessica Lynn Milligan
Paige Nicole Ryan
Matthew Norwood Wade

Named Scholarships were $1000 and others were $750

2009 NCMIA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS

1. Elizabeth Ashley Canova

2. Katy Lynn Elders

3. Megan Elizabeth Ezell

4. Carol Lane Fleming (Lee Houser Award)

5. Devin Nicole Hasty

6. Jessica Lynn Milligan (Grover Sawyer Award)

7. James William Taylor III

Named Scholarships were $1000 and others were $750

2008 NCMIA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS

1.Kristina Marie Brault

Katy Lynne Elders
Matthew DuBose Epps
Erin Diana Greene (Lee Hauser Award)
Austin Tyler Kanoy (Grover Sawyer Award)

Named Scholarships were $1500 and others were $1000

2007 NCMIA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Whitney Lauren Ward (Grover Sawyer Scholarship Award)

2. Mattie Lynne Clark (Lee Hauser Scholarship Award)

Katy Elders
Lauren Elizabeth Gosnell
Ryan Lloyd O’Neal
Kristy Brault
Kelly Tannery
Jesse Lee Horner III
Cynthia Leighann Lawson
Alden Taylor Parrish
Laura Katherine Canova

Named scholarships were $750 and others were $500 each.

2006 NCMIA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Kendra L. Boylen
Mattie Clark
Craig Lee Gosnell
Lauren E. Gosnell
Westley Jerrald Hasty
Jessee Lee Horner III
Cynthia Leighann Lawson
Ryan Lloyd O’Neal
Alden Taylor Parrish

10. Whitney Ward - Lee Hauser Scholarship

11. Jacob Lewis Warner - Grover Sawyer Scholarship

2005 NCMIA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

1.Heather Dawn Davis

Lauren Michelle Gardner – NCMIA Grover Sawyer Scholarship
Craig Lee Gosnell
Cynthia Leighann Lawson
Heather Annie Lawson
Ryan Lloyd O’Neal
Natalie Nicole Parson
Gary Ray Roberson III
Ashley Helms Rorie
Christina Elizabeth Walsh
Jacob Lewis Warner
Carrie Renee Wilson

2004 SCHOLASHIPS

Kimberly Megan Canova
Heather Dawn Davis
Margaret Elizabeth Harvell
Jesse Lee Horner, III
Cynthia Leighann Lawson
Melissa Dawn Leviner
Richard Andrew Leviner
Ryan Lloyd O’Neal
Kelly Michelle Tannery
Corey Cooper Teeters
Jacob Lewis Warner
Carrie Renee Wilson (Grover Lee Sawyer, Jr. Award Recipient)

2003 SCHOLASHIPS

David Clifton Jones
Kimberly Megan Canova
Heather Dawn Davis
Erin Diana Greene
Whitney Lauren Ward

2002 SCHOLASHIPS

David Clifton Jones
Kenneth R. Frick
Erin Diana Greene
Jeffrey Scott Hall
Kyle Ryan Truman

2001 SCHOLARSHIPS

Kenneth Ray Frick
John Clarkston Weavil
Corey Teeters
Christie Michelle Williams

2000 SCHOLARSHIPS

Alaina Wilson
Ashley Beth Smith
Stephanie Lynn Brockwell
Jamie Laughter

1999 SCHOLARSHIPS

Kelly Ross Plummer
Mathew DuBose Epps
Alaina Wilson

1998 SCHOLARSHIPS

Mindy Carol Wester
Stephanie Lynn Brockwell

1997 SCHOLARSHIPS

Joshua Stokes
Leigh Anne Frick

1996 SCHOLARSHIPS

Mathew DuBose Epps
Ron Chandler

1995 SCHOLARSHIP

Jenifer Corado

Special Thanks

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:55:17 +0000

Janie received this message from Chris Birchfield and he asked her to pass it on to everyone.

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We greatly enjoyed the conference and appreciated all the hospitality. It was really nice to meet everyone and have the opportunity to share the information about Intumescent Coating technologies. It was a great location and we couldn’t have ask for a nicer day for the burn demo.

If the Association needs any assistance from us, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We have a technical newsletter that goes out periodically and if anyone wants to be on that distribution list please let me know.

We look forward to having the opportunity to assist the State of North Carolina with future Intumescent Coating Fire Protection Solutions!

Please pass on our gratitude to everyone at the conference.

Thanks!!
Chris

Chris Birchfield
No Burn SE, Inc.

Office: 888-662-8760 Cell: 404-732-4214
Fax: 888-893-3564
Email: cgb@noburnse.com Website: www.NOBURNSE.com

2011 Scholarship Winners

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:51:04 +0000

Here is a list of the 2011 NCMIA Scholarship winners.

Congratualtions to all of them.

Good Luck in furthering your education.

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NC State Board of Examiners

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:12:48 +0000

The State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Board Purpose

To protect the public health, safety and welfare by prescribing the standard of competence, experience and efficiency of applicants for license by examination.
To enforce the statutory requirement of General Statutes 87, Article 2 and Board Rules set forth in 21 NCAC 50.
To hold open hearings for the benefit of licensee and the general public.

Mission Statement

Insure applicants meet minimum qualifications to be licensed for contracting in plumbing, heating and fire sprinkler trades.
Hold licensed contractors accountable for complying with Chapter 87, Article 2, and Board Rules.
Assist licensed Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler contractors in providing competent workmanship to the general public.
Manage Board funds in a responsible, fiscal manner that provides a balanced budget and necessary emergency operating fund.

www.nclicensing.org
www,ncheating.org
www.ncplumbing.org
www.ncfiresprinkler.org
www.nclicensing.org

2012 Code Books

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:02:39 +0000

The 2012 NC code books ar enow listed online at ICCSAFE.COM. They will be available in September for shipping.

Rental Inspections

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:14:54 +0000

This is a pretty good synopsis of the Statute change for residential inspections.

http://sogweb.sog.unc.edu/blogs/ced/?p=2999

EXPAND THE EXEMPTION FROM BUILDING RULES

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:39:41 +0000

Please read and take action by contacting your state representatives if you deem it appropriate.

HB 329 AN ACT TO EXPAND THE EXEMPTION FROM BUILDING RULES FOR FARM BUILDINGS TO INCLUDE FARM BUILDINGS USED FOR SPECTATOR EVENTS.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2011
HOUSE BILL 329
RATIFIED BILL
*H329-v-6*
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE EXEMPTION FROM BUILDING RULES FOR FARM
BUILDINGS TO INCLUDE FARM BUILDINGS USED FOR SPECTATOR EVENTS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. G.S. 143-138(b4) reads as rewritten:
"(b4) Building rules do not apply to (i) farm buildings that are located outside the
building-rules jurisdiction of any municipality, or (ii) farm buildings that are located inside the
building-rules jurisdiction of any municipality if the farm buildings are greenhouses. For the
purposes of this subsection:
(1) A "farm building" shall include any structure used or associated with equine
activities, including, but not limited to, the care, management, boarding, or
training of horses and the instruction and training of riders. Structures that
are associated with equine activities include, but are not limited to, free
standing or attached sheds, barns, or other structures that are utilized to store
any equipment, tools, commodities, or other items that are maintained or
used in conjunction with equine activities. The specific types of equine
activities, structures, and uses set forth in this subdivision are for illustrative
purposes, and should not be construed to limit, in any manner, the types of
activities, structures, or uses that may be considered under this subsection as
exempted from building rules. A farm building that might otherwise qualify
for exemption from building rules shall not be exempt if it is used for a
spectator event and more than 10 members of the public are present at the
farm building for the event.A farm building that might otherwise qualify for
exemption from building rules shall remain subject only to an annual safety
inspection by the applicable city or county building inspection department of
any grandstand, bleachers, or other spectator-seating structures in the farm
building. An annual safety inspection shall include an evaluation of the
overall safety of spectator-seating structures as well as ensuring the
spectator-seating structure's compliance with any building codes related to
the construction of spectator-seating structures in effect at the time of the
construction of the spectator-seating.
(2) A "greenhouse" is a structure that has a glass or plastic roof, has one or more
glass or plastic walls, has an area over ninety-five percent (95%) of which is
used to grow or cultivate plants, is built in accordance with the National
Greenhouse Manufacturers Association Structural Design manual, and is not
used for retail sales. Additional provisions addressing distinct life safety
hazards shall be approved by the local building-rules jurisdiction."Page 2 H329 [Ratified]
SECTION 2. This act is effective when it becomes law and applies to all farm
buildings, including farm buildings where construction either began or was completed prior to
the effective date of this act.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 17
th
day of June,
2011.
_____________________________________
Walter H. Dalton
President of the Senate
_____________________________________
Thom Tillis
Speaker of the House of Representatives
_____________________________________
Beverly E. Perdue
Governor
Approved __________.m. this ______________ day of ___________________, 2011

Guest Registration

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:36:22 +0000

As of today, I have set the user permissions so that a user must first register on the forums with a valid password before they can post messages. An unregistered user may still read parts of the forums but will be unable to post.

I had to do this because of SPAM. I was having to delete several messages a week related to porn or just plain SPAM postings.

ICC Updates

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:15:13 +0000

Obtain a brief account of changes from the 2009 to 2012 ICC codes by going to: http://www.iccsafe.o...ts/2012-New.pdf

The ICC ABM will be held in Phoenix, AZ October 30 – November 6. Conference website is: http://s3.goeshow.co.../2011/index.cfm

The direct link to the Registration is at: https://s3.goeshow.c...egistration.cfm

To apply for a scholarship to attend the ICC ABM: http://www2.icc-foun...rg/scholarships