Ordering the 2018 NC Code – Discounted Code Books The 2018 NC Code is available and is shipping. Remember it is not mandatorily effective until Jan 1, 2019. Also, to receive the on-line “members” purchasing discount, ANYONE can go through NC Department of Insurance Website, the link is provided in the Newsletter. (Read More..)
The code topic of the month addresses the long-standing requirement for elevator hoistway ventilation, previously found in Section 3004 of the 2011 Ohio Building Code (OBC), which has been removed with the adoption of the 2017 OBC. This change was part of a national coordinated effort between the American Society of Mechanical Engineers standard A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and the International Code Council model building code, the International Building Code (IBC). You can view the full article below:(Read More..)
Please find the Information Bulletin below as received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Information Bulletin 2018-01 Supplement addresses the read option of emergency building standards amending the 2016 California Building Code and the 2016 California Residential Code, which extends the effective date through January 14, 2019. These emergency regulations are part of Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Parts 2 and 2.5. (Read More..)
Please find the latest information as received by the Florida Building Codes and Standards regarding the 7th Edition (2020) Update to the Florida Building Code. Outcomes from the October 8, 2018 Florida Building Commission “Commission” meeting regarding the review of the 2018 changes to the International Codes (I-Codes), are now posted and available for review. The proposed code amendment cycle to the 7th Edition (2020) update to the Florida Building Code (FBC) will (Read More..)
NTA recently received an email from the SC Building Codes Council, SC Manufactured Housing Board introducing Maggie Castles, who will be inheriting the job title and responsibilities of Jennie Meade after her retirement at the end of this calendar year. Any correspondence and/or plans should be addressed to both Jennie and Maggie until Jennie’s retirement. The state was able to lure Maggie away from the Residential Builders Commission after two years with that board. She is working on (Read More..)
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Ohio Board of Building Standards will convene for a public hearing in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, at 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 9, 2018 in Hearing Room #1, at 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit testimony on proposed actions taken on select rules of the Administrative Code, identified as Amendments Group XCVII (97) pursuant to Chapters 119., 3781., 3791., and 4104. of the Revised Code. (Read More..)
Please find the announcement below as received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development regarding the public comment period for modifications intended for the 2016 California Building Standards. The code modifications are proposed as permanent amendments to the 2016 edition of the California Building Code, Part 2, and the California Residential Code, Part 2.5, as related to emergency housing. Public comments on the proposed building standards will be accepted during a 15-Day Comment Period. All written comments must be submitted to CBSC no later than 5 p.m. on October 23, 2018. Additional information can be found in the link below. (Read More..)