ICC Issues a Call for Presentations for Conference

Call for Presentations

The International Code Council (ICC) is seeking proposals for presentation for two education programs at the 2010 Annual Conference. We are looking for presenters who are interested in addressing an audience of code officials, inspectors, plans examiners, fire officials, city managers, engineers, architects, and others related to the code enforcement industry.
ICC strives to provide stimulating technical and non-technical presentations, which will enhance the professional competency of conference delegates. In an effort to provide meaningful, current, and relevant educational programs, sessions need to be interesting and informative for both the newcomer and the experienced professional.
Schedule for submitting proposals:

2010 ICC Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC, October 25 – November 1
April 4, 2010 – Deadline for submitting proposals
April 22, 2010 – Notification of selection results sent to submitters

This is a significant opportunity to share your knowledge with the building safety and fire prevention community.

ICC Annual Conference

Submit your presentation online. You will be contacted when the event manager has reviewed and approved the request.

Cracker Barrel

To submit a proposal to present during the Cracker Barrel event, simply email the subject matter you wish to present and you will be contacted when the event manager has reviewed and approved the request.

*ICC does not provide honoraria for educational presenters. Presenters are responsible for their own travel, hotel and other expenses.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us, 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 33818.

CENTRAL COAST WATERPROOFING IS FEATURED IN TODAY'S LOCAL PAPER!

We are so pleased to be the subject of an article in our local papers Home & Garden section today. The Tribune, a paper serving San Luis Obispo County, has a columnist, Rebecca Juretic, that writes stories on local business, mixing information on the business with timely and critical advice on home and garden maintenance, painting, landscaping etc.

Well today's article is on us! Thanks Rebecca for a great job and hitting the mark perfectly! As we preach, it's cheaper to maintain than replace.

Pick up your copy of the Trib today! Or Read The Article By Clicking Here

In Texas, Justice is Served-Perry Homes Loses CD Suit, HO's Awarded 58 Million

An elderly couple who since 2000 have been battling Houston-based Perry Homes over construction defects in their home in suburban Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday were awarded $58 million in damages by a jury in a Tarrant County court. That verdict has been characterized in press reports as a sharp rebuke of Bob Perry, Perry Homes’ owner and one of the state’s most powerful and politically influential businessmen.

The jury awarded the homeowners, Bob and Jane Cull, $7.1 million in actual damages and $40 million in punitive damages against Perry Homes. It also awarded $7.1 million in actual damages and $4 million in punitive damages against the builder’s warranty provider, Houston-based Warranty Underwriters Insurance.

Perry Homes referred all questions to its spokesman, Anthony Holm, who called the verdict “jackpot justice--absurd by any measure and an abuse of the legal system.” He said Perry Homes would “address these matters with a trial court, and if necessary, appeal.”READ THE REST OF THIS STORY BY CLICKING HERE

ICC-ES Approves Revisions to AC-39-Walking Deck Criteriea. Should Increase Their Revenues, While Confusing Consumers

I think the new AC-39 walking deck criteriea will open up a lot of confusion amongst consumers, Building Officials and enable some to manipulate their report...

ICC-ES Evaluation Committee Highlights

The ICC-ES Evaluation Committee met February 2-4 in Los Angeles to consider new proposed acceptance criteria for alternate products and for products where additional clarification is needed in the code; and for existing criteria that need to be revised to reflect current code, updated standards or changes to products. Twenty-two separate items were considered, with 18 being approved and eight held for further study.


AC39 — Acceptance Criteria for Walking Decks. Revisions were approved to address the 2009 International Codes, to provide requirements for walking decks that are not used as roof coverings and to provide requirements for walking decks used with nonclassified roof coverings.

For more information about the items considered, click here. 

 

New Regenesis Report is Out on The Web

Our friends at Regenesis.net, Rich Thompson, brings another great newsletter to HOA's-check it out and subscribe!

The Regenesis Report (National Edition) March 2010 is now available for viewing at www.Regenesis.net

IN THIS EDITION

Committees 101.  Form them, charge them and set them loose.
Ask the HOA Expert™.  Another set of intriguing Q&As.
8 Components of a Rule.  The essentials for effectiveness.
Surviving an HOA.  The art of communication.
The Silver Lining.  Benefits of HOA living.
Tension Principle.  It drives change.
When the Wind Blows.  Is your life secure?
Davebarryisms 7.  More wit from Dave.

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Besides the personalized Ask the HOA Expert™ service, there is a vast number of self-help resources. 
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Expert's Recommend Usinga Pro When...

Expert's recommend using a pro when... (from the Wall Street Journal)

 

When It's Best to Go With a Pro

By AMY HOAK

2 When water is involved.

Leaks and water damage can lead to more costly and complicated repairs. If left unfixed, they can lead to mold -- which affects air quality and if found during an inspection can be a deal breaker on a home sale.
Water-related projects don't have to strictly involve your home's pipes. Putting in a skylight might seem like a do-it-yourself job you can handle. Do it incorrectly, however, and you could end up with a leaky roof, water damage and mold.
"If you're lucky and it leaks, you will see the leak," says Mr. Knox. If you're not lucky, leaking can start inside the ceiling and drip behind the walls, causing damage to drywall and wooden beams, he adds.
Mr. Knox says 90% of all construction-defect claims on jobs done by professionals are due to water intrusion, so "it escalates when you go to DIY."

Read the rest of when it's best to use a pro by clicking here