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Greetings everyone, Instead of the normal articlethat opens the quarterlyCOCO newsletter, we thecommittee, felt that the following article would bevery appropriate for code officials across the state, regardless of jurisdiction or

trade. It certainly gives us foodfor thought and a reminder of the importance and how essentialthat every inspection be thorough and complete to the best of ourabilities. Please take a few moments to read the following news article and to discuss it with your co-workers and other interestedparties. Thank you for your time…

A city inspector inspected and approved the alarm and sprinklersystems a day before the fire, the investigation found that the firealarm system had been in disrepair for at least a month before thefire. The inspector should have ordered either an evacuation of thatbuilding or required the establishment of a fire watch until thealarm system was repaired and operational. The fire happened justthree days after the business opened, killing four people and leavingmore than 60 homeless.

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Two weeks after a March 2015 fire destroyedtwo high-rise apartment buildings on Jay Street, officials ruled it anaccident: caused by a cigarette left smoldering on an upholsteredchair. The ensuing blaze killed four people and left 60 more homeless.

Two years later, at a Thursday morning news conference, District Attorney Robert Carney said the circumstances that led to the firewere not accidental — they were negligent, and therefore criminal.

Jay Sacks, 39 of Scotia, and Kenneth Tyree, 53 of Schenectady, wereboth charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicideThursday morning. Both were arraigned in Schenectady CountyCourt. Sacks pleaded not guilty; Tyree's arraignment was continueduntil Friday so he could find an attorney. Both are being held in thecounty jail.

Sacks was the building manager at 104 Jay Street, where the firestarted; he is accused of mismanaging the building and allowingcritical systems to fall into disrepair. Tyree, a building and codes inspector for the city, inspected 104 Jay Street before the fire.Records show that Tyree marked the alarm and sprinkler systems asoperational; Carney says they clearly were not.

"The conditions of the building ... fed the rapid spread of the fire,

and deprived the tenants of early warning," Carney said on Thursday.

Those conditions, according to the felony indictment, included a firealarm system that had been in disrepair for at least a month beforethe fire. Carney explained Thursday that the fire panel in 104 JayStreet was inoperative, which meant that smoke alarms and hand-pull alarms on each floor did not work.

"This fire happened at 2 a.m. People were sleeping in that building,"he said. "People were likely sleeping on the sixth floor, where thefire spread."

Carney did not offer any motive that might have led to Tyree falsifying the code enforcement forms, though he acknowledgedthat marking 104 Jay Street in violation "probably" would have created more work for Tyree.

"He should have ordered either an evacuation of that building,"Carney said, "or the establishment of a fire watch, which meansconstant monitoring until the alarm system is repaired."

The flames ultimately destroyed 104 Jay Street and the neighboring100-102 Jay Street, killing four people inside.

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy, who oversees all departmentsincluding code enforcement, called Thursday's revelations "extremely disappointing."

"Clearly, it was a case of poor judgment by some people," McCarthysaid. "We are looking at the mechanics of our civil service application, and how the applicant’s claims on those documents are verified."

Tyree is charged for allegedly making certain false statements on hiscivil service application, which the district attorney says could havechanged Tyree's employment situation or even disallowed his hiringby the city.

Outside court, Tyree's fiancée spoke with Time Warner Cable Newsand said she was shocked by Tyree's arrest.

"Something's not right," she said, identifying herself only as Ms. Fox."Kenny is not the type of person who would put other people's livesin jeopardy like that."

Ms. Fox said that Tyree has a prior service record in the military,where she says he learned to take human life and his role protecting it, very seriously.

"If he was guilty, he'd have given me some kind of indication," Ms. Fox said. "He never did that."

During Thursday's news conference, the district attorney noted that

North Carolina Council of Code Officials

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Safety to LifeThrough Code Enforcement

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It is hard to believe all the changes that have occurred in the pastthree months. But such is life, when it is a national election year. Andchange of elected officials usually brings changes in laws and regula-tions. So if you have some ideas for improving the plumbing industry,make them known. And a good starting point is to reach out to theNCPIA Code Development Committee currently served by membersJeff Breedlove of the City of Wilson (East), Phil Rice of the Town ofCary (Central), and Steven Botelho of the City of Asheville (West). Forfurther information visit our website at www.ncpia.us or contact anyOfficer or Director.

This year marks the celebration of our 60th Annual Meeting whichwill be held at Kitty Hawk, NC from Sunday June 11 thru WednesdayJune 14, 2017. But when I mentioned change at the start of this article, I must inform you that Robin Rector is no longer with HiltonGarden Inn at Kitty Hawk. I know that I represent the Officers and Directors and many members when I say “Robin, we wish you the bestin your new endeavors and that you will be missed”.

The 2017 workshops are posted on the website along with the course descriptions. Also note we have experienced a minor glitch in establishing our Pay-Pal account which we hope to have remediedsoon.The following are items still under construction:• Posting of our new district map based upon County property lines on the website.

• And the formation of Committees as listed below. If you are interested in joining a committee, please drop a message to any Officer or to the link on our website. Committees are as follows:

- Qualification Board Advisory Committee- Door Prize Committee

News from the NC Plumbing Inspectors AssociationNews from the NC Plumbing Inspectors Association

- Membership / Vendor Committee- By-Laws Committee- Hospitality Committee- Publicity and Awards Committee- Education Committee- Scholarship Committee- Council of Code Officials (COCO)- Nominating Committee- Code Development Committee

The purpose and responsibilities of these committees will be postedon the website, see below. Please take a moment and volunteer forthe committees of your interest. Once appointed, you will be noti-fied.

On a separate note:The Officers, Directors, and I are seeking input on additional locations to hold upcoming annual conferences. With COCO beingheld in 2018, the next available annual conference date would bein 2019. In order to keep our reservation with Hilton Garden Inn inKitty Hawk for 2017, this location had to be reserved a year in ad-vance and each year it gets earlier and earlier. So please keep this inmind. The time to choose the 2019 annual conference will be herequickly.

Thank you everyone for continuing to support the NCPIA. The Officers and Directors look forward to serving you and promotingconsistency in code enforcement across the State.

Stanley Dills, President 2016 -2017

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WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR!

Schenectady's former chief code inspector was never a target of the criminal investigation. Eric Shilling had led the code enforcement bureau until his sudden and unexpected death onFebruary 10.

The Jay Street fire caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damageand forced several businesses to temporarily close their doors. Thatincludes businesses such Bel Cibo, which sat right next door to theapartment building where the fire started, now just a vacant lot.

The fire happened just three days after the business opened. Therestaurant closed for 11 months due to damage.

Owner Jeanette Massaro estimates that, altogether, the fire costher $40,000 through damages and lost profits. Massaro hasn’ttaken any legal action against anyone involved, but there are several other lawsuits pending right now.

Massaro says she’s pleased with the indictments.

“I am glad that there is a closure. I am glad more that there is a closure for the families, because this is my business," she said. "I got to go home. Everything was safe at home.

"We lost profits. We lost so much because we had just opened soeverything was stored in the basement, and everything was floatingin 8 feet of water for days, so you couldn’t save anything."

Attorney Phil Rodriguez, who represents the owner of a buildingthat was destroyed by the fire, predicts that the owner of the building where the fire started is now more likely to settle withplaintiffs.

Terry Stackhouse also contributed to this report.

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NC PLUMBING INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION60th Annual NC Plumbing Inspectors Association

Conference & Instructional ProgramSunday, June 11th – Wednesday, June 14th, 2017Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks - Kitty Hawk, NC

REGISTRATION FORM (Revised 3/28/17)Complete as you wish your name to appear on conference badge. Please type or print all information.

Name _______________________________________________________________________________________

Jurisdiction/Company/Affiliation _________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _____________________________________City___________________________State_______

Phone Number ( ) ____________________________________

Plumbing Certificate # __________________ Q-Board ID # _______________________(Must Have Plumbing Cert # and Q-Board ID # to Receive CE Credit)

NAME OF SPOUSE/COMPANION ATTENDING_________________________________________________________NOTE: Business associates do not qualify as personal guests

CHILDREN’S NAMES AND AGES (IF ATTENDING)________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

[ ] I/We plan to attend the Sunday Night Get Acquainted Social. ____ # Adults & Children 13 & Above ____ # Children 4-12 ___ # Children 3 & Under

[ ] I/We plan to attend the Monday Vendor Showcase Luncheon. (Everyone is invited)____ # Adults & Children 13 & Above ____ # Children 4-12 ___ # Children 3 & Under

[ ]My companion & child(ren) plan to attend the Tuesday Morning Companion’s Breakfast.____ # Adults & Children 13 & Above ____ # Children 4-12 ___ # Children 3 & Under

[ ] I/We plan to attend the Banquet on Tuesday Night.____ # Adults & Children 13 & Above ____ # Children 4-12 ___ # Children 3 & Under

REGISTRATION FEES$150.00 Registration Fee Enclosed $_________ (revised 3/28/17)$160.00 Late Registration Fee (After May 29) $________ (revised 3/28/17)$ 50.00 Retirees Registration fee $_________Annual NCPIA Dues: Members $50__________ Associates $75_________

***CONTINUING EDUCATION ON TUESDAY ONLY:***6 Hours for InspectorsMembers $60 ______Certificate # _________ Q-BD ID # ______________Non-Members $70 ____ Certificate #_________ Q-BD ID # _______________

(This is only for inspectors NOT attending the annual conference)

RETURN FORM TO: Return this registration form along with check made payable to:NC Plumbing Inspectors Association / Attention: Rebecca Latham1202 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-1202Phone: 919-661-5880 ext. 254Fax: 919-662-4414e-mail: Rebecca.Latham@ncdoi.gov

Room rates for single or double occupancy are $169.00 plus taxes for Sunday night through Tuesday night. This rate applies thru thenight of June 14th if you are interested in staying an extra night. However, there are a limited number of rooms available, so be sure toask about this when you make your reservation. Room reservations should be made directly with Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks,Kitty Hawk, NC at 252-261-1290. Please indicate you are with the NCPIA and a government employee. (These prices arereserved thru May 11, 2017.)

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NORTH CAROLINA PLUMBING INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION60th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

JUNE 11 – 14, 2017HILTON GARDEN INN OUTER BANKS, KITTY HAWK, NC

VENDOR / SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION FORM

COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________________________________________________

This is an invitation to you and your company to join us at the 2017 60th Annual Conference. We are anticipating a very good turnout

this year and would love to have you join us. And, as always, the NCPIA appreciates your participation. We look forward to seeing you

there.

[ ] I would like to rent one 3’ x 8’ table at $300 for display purposes from Monday June 12th through Tuesday June 13th at 3:00pm. (You

may begin setting up your display Sunday right after lunch time (12:00 noon).

Please make checks payable to NC Plumbing Inspectors Association and return along with registration form to:

NC Plumbing Inspectors Association

Attn: ReBecca Latham

1202 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1202

If you have any questions, please call ReBecca Latham at 919-647-0013. You may also contact the current NCPIA President, Stanley Dills,

at 910-274-8991.

When calling the Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks to make your hotel reservations; make sure you tell them you are attending the NC

Plumbing Inspectors Association Annual Conference so you will get the confirmed room rate (252-261-1290).

[ ] I plan to attend the Sunday night Get Acquainted Social.

[ ] I plan to attend the Tuesday night Banquet.

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Have you heard? Are you going? Our 88th Electrical Institute is comingup in April. It is a week later than normal so please mark your calendars.It is to be April 10th and 11th at the Hilton North Raleigh. I will includesome important links later in this message.

Can you believe that it is 2017? Last evening, I was thinking about theyear and how fast time is flying. It is already in the 2nd month. It seemslike yesterday that the year 2000 came in and the world didn’t end,computers still thrive. We worry so much about little things that we donot take the time to address what is important. Family, Friends, life ingeneral.

Now, you are probably wondering what one has to do with the other.On one hand, Electrical Institute, other hand family, friends, life…Well, I guess, family, not so much this time as this is a two-day seminar butfriends, now that is another story.

For me, when I am at the Institute, I see people that I only see oncemaybe twice a year. We renew acquaintances, visit, sometimes exchange a bit of gossip and we discuss jobs, problems we are encountering. A lot of us get advice about different issues and quite afew of us give advice. The open-minded ones both give and receive.More important, I meet new people, people in my line of work withwhom I share a common interest.

I attended my first Institute in 1990, my second year as an inspector. Iwas in awe of many of the people that were there, attendees the sameas me. I was actually intimidated by a few, due to their reputation orperhaps general persona. People, who had inspected my work, peoplewho were the ones that you went to when you were not sure of whatthe NEC required professionals that were everything I aspired to. Also,there were contractors and engineers that I had dealt with by phonebut now I was able to place a face with the name. I met many peopleand the common thread was electrical and what was best for our trade.This is not meant to be an implication that everyone agreed, no way,but it was an open forum for discussion.

The week after the Institute will mark my 28th year as an electrical inspector and the Institute is as educational and rewarding for metoday as it was the first time I attended. Many faces have changed andI miss a lot of people who are no longer there. But, I look forward tothe new ones I will meet and honor the ones passed.

The Electrical Institute is the epitome of networking. You may be coming from Waynesville, Kill Devil Hills, or somewhere in between butyou all have one common interest. Electrical, whether it be suppliers,enforcement, design or installation, it is some facet of electrical. Youwill meet new faces and old friends, perhaps find that someone hasgone on to the next stage of their life but one thing I promise, you willlearn something if you attend.

Networking = Acquaintances = Friends = KnowledgeNow for my earlier promised links:Online RegistrationPrintable Registration FormInstitute ProgramHotel Reservations

See you soon,Pat Griffith Rose

2016-2017 PresidentNC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI

336-210-9006prose1@triad.rr.com

News from the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter, IAEINews from the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter, IAEI

News from the Mechanical Inspectors Association News from the Mechanical Inspectors Association

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NCMC Chapter 5 Hazardous Exhaust Systems - 2 hrs,NCFGC/NCMC DOI Interpretations – 2 hrs, Fire Damper Installation-Mechanical - 2 hrs

A six-hour workshop highlighting and explaining Mechanical Code Provisions will be held at these datesthroughout the state:1. Rocky Mount – February 8, 20172. Fayetteville – February 15, 20173. Morganton – March 16, 20174. Wilson – April 12, 20175. Morganton (again) – April 12, 20176. Jacksonville – May 10, 20177. Monroe - May 10, 20178. Franklin – Jun 15, 20179. Burlington – October 11, 2017

Registration: 7:30 – 8:00 am

Workshop: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (one-hour lunch break)

The Officers and Directors of the North Carolina Mechanical Inspectors Association are pleased to announce that workshops will be conducted this year to address the topics listed above.

Attendance at any one of these workshops will provide sixhours of continuing education credit for the North CarolinaMechanical Code Inspector certificate as required by theNorth Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board.

New Mailing Address:North Carolina Department of InsuranceOffice of State Fire MarshalATTN: ReBecca Latham1202 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, North Carolina 27699-1202

Phone (919) 647-0000

For a registration application, contact Ms. ReBecca Latham at919-647-0013, or visit our Web site at: http://www.ncmia.com.

2017 NCMIA WORKSHOPS

News from the NC Fire Marshal’s Association

The NCFMA voted on new leadershipduring the November 2016 meeting.Thomas Bender, Chatham Co. Fire

Marshal was voted in as President; Eric Wiseman, Town of Wake Forest will serve as First Vice President;Shandy Padgett, Town of Morrisville will serve as Second Vice President. Adam Cloninger, Treasurer; Dan Austin, Secretary, andRichard Strickland, Chaplin. The 2016 Board Members are as follows; Jerry Cashwell, Eddie Reid, and Gary Styers. The 2017Board Members are, Steve Kovacs, Robert Cudd and Jeff Payne.

The NCFMA will be offering its Spring 2017 continuing educationclasses with three workshops held in the eastern, central and western parts of the state. More information can be found on theNCFMA website, http://www.ncfma.com/training___education1.This year’s Fire Prevention School will be held March 20th throughthe 24th at Fort Fisher, registration is open on a first come first serve basis.

Please join us at our next meeting on March 20, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at the Marriott Carolina Beach in conjunction with theFire Prevention School.

News from the NC Fire Marshal’s Association

Dear NC Code Enforcement Official:

Annually various associations host conferences offeringContinuing Education (CE) credit hours. Inspectors withStandard and Limited Certificates must earn 6 hours CEannually in order to renew.

Please see the link below and attachment for further in-formation on schedule, locations and registration.

Also, all course schedules are available through theNCDOI/OSFM web page link below anytime.NCCOQB COURSE SCHEDULES

NCMIA – NC Mechanical Inspectors Association,

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REGISTRATION FORM | NC MECHANICAL INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION2017 WORKSHOPS

NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________CITY: _____________________________________________________________ STATE: _______ ZIP: __________EMPLOYER: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________PHONE NUMBER: (____) _____________________ E-MAIL: (Required) ________________________________________________MECHANICAL CERTIFICATE #: __________________ ID #: ________________(Note: Your mechanical certificate number must be provided to receive continuing education credit.)LOCATION AND DATE (PLEASE CHECK ONE)1.___________ ROCKY MOUNT* February 8th, 2017 (Wednesday)

Location: Rocky Mount Environmental Services Bldg, 1221 Thorpe Rd. Take Exit 69 off US 64 East or West, Turn Left onto N. Church St. Go 0.08 mile, turn left at the SHELL service station, take next Left, Thorpe R. The City of Rocky Mount Environmental Services Building will be on the left, please park in parking lot on right side of building.

2.___________ FAYETTEVILLE February 15, 2017 (Wednesday)Location: PWC Training RM, 955 Old Wilmington Rd, Fayetteville, NC

3.___________ MORGANTON March 16, 2017 (Thursday)Location: Western Piedmont Community College, MorgantonFoothills Higher Education Center, Room 163, 2128 South Sterling StreetDirections: Exit 105 off I-40, turn right onto NC 18. The Center is 0.3 miles on the left.

4.___________ WILSON APRIL 12, 2017 (Wednesday)Location: City of Wilson Operations Center, 1800 Herring Avenue (Hwy. 42 East) WilsonDirections: 1/4-mile East on Hwy. 42 from the intersection of Hwy. 301. Building will be on the left. Turn leftinto the parking lot at the first stoplight and keep to the left. Park in the parking lot.

5.___________ MORGANTON* April 12, 2017 (Wednesday) (yes, same day as Wilson)Location: Western Piedmont Community College, MorgantonFoothills Higher Education Center, Room 163, 2128 South Sterling StreetDirections: Exit 105 off I-40, turn right onto NC 18. The Center is 0.3 miles on the left.

6.___________ MONROE May 10, 2017 (Wednesday)Location: Old Armory Community Center – 500 South Johnson Street, Monroe

7._____________ JACKSONVILLE MAY 10, 2017 (Wednesday) (yes, same day as Monroe)Location: Center of Public Safety Building, 200 Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28540

8.___________ FRANKLIN June 15, 2017 (Thursday)Location: Robert C. Carpenter Community Building, 1288 Georgia RD, Franklin, NC

9._____________ BURLINGTON* October 11, 2017 (Wednesday)Location: Paramount Theatre, 128 E. Front Street, BurlingtonDirections: Exit 145 off I-85/40, Turn North on Maple Avenue. Go approx. 3 miles, turn right on Spring Street. Go 3 blocks to East Front Street (128 East Front Street). Parking is behind the building or on the street.

*Class location marked with an asterisk will be host sites for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical con-ed training to be held on three consecutive days.The classes are independent of each other.

________Members @ $60.00 each - Note: Jurisdiction must be current in NCMIA dues payments to qualify for this rate. This rate also applies to Associate Members current in NCMIA dues payments.________Non-Members @ $80 each - Note: Inspectors attending workshops from jurisdictions delinquent in paying Association membership dues shallbe required to pay the non-member registration rate.

Mechanical Contractors will not receive continuing education credit for these courses for purposes of the NC Licensing Board, http://nclicensing.org/, but they are still welcome to attend for informational purposes. AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $_____________PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND RETURN TO:

NC DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCEOFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHALATTENTION: REBECCA LATHAM1202 MAIL SERVICE CENTERRALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1202

Credit card payments via PayPal are also being accepted this year. Visit http://ncmia.com/ for a link to PayPal. The payment directions are under theTRAINING, EDUCATION & TOOLS tab. Follow the prompts.

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News from the NC Building Inspectors AssociationNews from the NC Building Inspectors Association

Integrity, as the 2016 Presidential elections come to a closeIntegrity seems to be a character that was lacking in manycandidates.

Merriam-Websters Dictionary defines Integrity as

• firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values (incorruptibility)

• an unimpaired condition (soundness)

• the quality or state of being complete or undivided (completeness)

As we perform our daily duties, working with others within theconstruction industry lets be known at the end of each day byour ability to maintain our integrity and not by the lack of it.

Our education Committee has worked hard to provide anotheryear of Winter Code Seminars. With locations in Greenville,Aberdeen, and Hickory, and new this year, by popular demandwill be an individual training day for building only in Cary.This new day and new location will help to relieve the pressureon the limited seating at the Aberdeen location.

Mark Matheny NCBIA

Hickory, NC March 27-30, 2017Crowne Plaza, (828) 323-1000, (877) 2Crowne 227-69631385 Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard, SE, Hickory, NC 28602www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/hickory/hcknc/hoteldetail$91.00 + Tax – Single/Double Reservations must be made by 3/15/17.

Directions: I-40 W exit 125 turn left then left again at the 2ndtraffic light. I-40 E exit 125 then bare right at light hotel on left.

Greenville, Aberdeen & Hickory sessions:Each day will include 6-CE hours for a specific trade. Monday – Building; Tuesday – Mechanical; Wednesday – Plumbing; Thursday -Electrical.Certificates are also available for 6-CE hours in Fire for attendeeswho are present for the courses noted as [F] on the first 3-days.

Cary session:Certificates for session in Cary are for 6 –CE hours in Building.

2017 NCBIA WINTER CODE SEMINARS

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Monday, 3/27 Building - Topics & Speakers7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Building Plan Review

Mark Matheny, City of Asheville9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. –11:45 a.m. Alternate Methods and Materials

Jeff Vernon, Mecklenburg County11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Question and Answer

Rick Zamani, Stokes County2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Break2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. [F] Firestopping and Penetrations

Jeff Cheek, 3M

Tuesday, 3/28 Mechanical - Topics & Speakers7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Mechanical Plan Review

Tommy Rowland, Mecklenburg County9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. –11:45 a.m. High Efficiency Gas Appliances

Reggie Hucks, City of High Point11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Question and Answer

Rick Zamani, Stokes County2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Break2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. [F] Dampers and Detectors

Ruskin & Reggie Hucks, City of High Point

Wednesday, 3/29 Plumbing - Topics & Speakers7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Plumbing Plan Review

Bill Moeller, NCDOI & James Rhodes, Winston Salem9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. –11:45 a.m. Modifications, Alternate Methods and Materials

Bill Moeller, NCDOI & James Rhodes, Winston Salem11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Question and Answer

Rick Zamani, Stokes County2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Break2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. [F] Fire Safety During Constr. & Demolition [CS3548]

Colin Triming, Mecklenburg County

Thursday, 3/30 Electrical - Topics & Speakers7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Electrical Plan Review

Dennis Bordeaux9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. –11:45 a.m. NEC Handbook

Brian Sieck/Mark Tighe, City of Winston Salem11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Question and Answer

Rick Zamani, Stokes County

NCBIA Winter Code Seminar 2017

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NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING INSPECTORS ASSOCIATIONEDUCATION SEMINARS—2017

Seminar 4: Crowne Plaza, Hickory, NC – March 27-30

Name: ________________________________________ Title: ________________

Jurisdiction or Company: ________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ State: _____ Zip: ___________

E-Mail: ____________________________ Phone: ( _____ ) _______ - _________

If you are unable to attend all four days, you may register for individual days.Please check the day(s) that you wish to attend! Or check “All 4 Days”!

CODE Q-BOARD ID # _ _ _ _ _ OFFICIALS CE Certificate provided or Members Non-Members at the end of each dayMonday $ 65.00 ___ $130.00 _____ Building* Tuesday $ 65.00 ___ $130.00 _____ Mechanical* Wednesday $ 65.00 ___ $130.00 _____ Plumbing* Thursday $ 65.00 ___ $130.00 _____ Electrical All 4 Days $ 260.00 ___ $520.00 _____ Tuesday $ 65.00 ___ $130.00 _____ Building*** - 2-hours of Fire credit provided with the Monday thru Wednesday certificate.** - Only available for the February 14 seminar.

Please pre-register and submit payment by 2-weeks prior to the seminar. A late fee of $65 will be charged for day of seminar registration. Seating is limited to 150. Break and lunch included.

• No Refunds. You may transfer your registration to someone else.• NCBIA is an Approved Sponsor for the NC Board of Architecture.• NCBIA is an ICC Preferred Provider.• Complete a separate registration form for each attendee.

Please submit this form and a check payable to the NCBIA to:North Carolina Department of InsuranceOffice of State Fire MarshalReBecca Latham1202 MSCRaleigh, NC 27699-1202

Registration fees may be charged to Visa or MasterCard by providing the following:

Card #: ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___

Expiration Date: ___ ___ / ___ ___ Signature: _________________________

Registration confirmations will not be sent. Please contact Rebecca Latham @ rebecca.latham@ncdoi.gov or (919) 647-0013 if you need to verify registration.

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Name of Organization:___________________________________________________

Contact Person: _____________________________________

Phone: ( _____ ) _______ - _________

Mailing Address:___________________________________________________

City: ____________________ State: ___ Zip: _________

E-Mail Address: ______________________________________

BECOME A MEMBER[ ] I would like to become an Associate Member of the NCBIAfor fiscal year 2017-2018. The membership fee is $125 per year.

BE A VENDOR[ ] I would like to reserve a Vendor table for the Vendor Show-case to be held Monday July 17, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMat $300 per table. This also includes all conference events (exceptthe golf outing) for one person. You may add another attendeefor $65. Please also return the conference registration form toidentify the events that you plan to attend. Vendors may beginsetting up Sunday evening, July 16 at 9:00 PM.

SPONSOR AN EVENT[ ] Door Prizes (4-sponsors each) $200[ ] Breaks (4-sponsors each) $300[ ] Hospitality Room (non-alcoholic) $100

(3-sponsors each)[ ] Sunday – Pool Party and DJ (4-sponsors each) $400[ ] Monday – Vendors Table $300[ ] Monday - Officers & Past Presidents Breakfast $200[ ] Tuesday - Companions Brunch $200[ ] Tuesday – Banquet (6-sponsors each) $500[ ] Tuesday – Entertainment (3-sponsors each) $500[ ] Wednesday – Breakfast (2-sponsors each) $300

Make check payable NCBIA and mail to:Office of the State Fire MarshalAttention: Rebecca Latham Email: rebecca.latham@ncdoi.gov1202 Mail Service CenterRaleigh NC 27699-1202

For payment by Mastercard or Visa credit card, provide the following:Please charge $ ________ to my credit card.

Card Number: _________ / _________ / _________ /_________

Expiration Date: _____ / _____

Signature: ________________________________________

Date: _____ / _____ / _____

Reminder that the first 11 to sign up will be assigned to the corridor unless request for the banquet room is made on registration. Attendees will begin visiting vendors showcase at8:00 a.m on Monday morning.

61st ANNUAL CONFERENCEJuly 16 – July 19, 2017

DOUBLE TREEATLANTIC BEACH, NC

VENDOR AND SPONSOR REGISTRATION FORM

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NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION61st ANNUAL CONFERENCE

July 16 – July 19, 2017DOUBLE TREE

ATLANTIC BEACH, NCA block of rooms is being held at the Doubletree Atlantic Beach until

June 16th. Room rates are $169 for an Ocean view room, $209 for

an Oceanfront room, and $249 for a Suite. All rates are for single or

double occupancy plus tax. Hotel information may be accessed

online at www.atlanticbeachoceanfront.doubletree.com (Group

Name: NC Building Inspectors Association) or contact the Doubletree

at 252-240-1155 to make reservations.

NAME:_______________________________________________

COMPANION’S NAME (IF ATTENDING):

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CHILDREN’S NAME(S) (IF ATTENDING):

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JURISDICTION: ____________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS:

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CITY: __________________ STATE: _____ ZIP: _________

E-MAIL: ________________________

[ _ ] CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE OF $195 ENCLOSED.

(whole family registration)

[ _ ] LATE REGISTRATION FEE OF $260 RECEIVED AFTER

JULY 10, 2016

[ _ ] RETIREE REGISTRATION FEE OF $65 ENCLOSED

[ _ ] CE Education Sessions ONLY - $65 each day (included in

conference registration fee)

[ _ ] Golf - $25.00

My Qualification Board ID number is: _______________

I will attend the CE Education sessions on:

Monday __ Tuesday __

Is this the first time that you have attended a NCBIA Annual

Conference? Yes __ No __

Are you the voting member from your jurisdiction?

Yes __ No __

Please indicate how many people will be attending the

following events:

Sunday Night – Pool-Party

How many? ______

Tuesday Evening – Banquet and Entertainment

How many? ______

Wednesday Morning - Breakfast

How many? ______

** THERE WILL BE A $65 CANCELLATION FEE FOR REFUNDS UP TO

CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON JULY 3, 2017. NO REFUNDS WILL BE

GIVEN AFTER JULY 3, 2017. **

Make checks payable to: NCBIA and mail to:

Office of the State Fire Marshal

Attn: Rebecca Latham

1202 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1202

Payment by Visa ( ) or Mastercard ( ) can be made by providing the

following information:

Credit Card #: _________ / _________ / _________ / _________

Exp. Date: _____ / _____

Signature: ________________________________________

Date: _____ / _____ / _____

Registration confirmations will not be sent. Please contact

Rebecca Latham at Rebecca.latham@ncdoi.gov if you need to

verify registration.

NCDOI/OSFM Engineering and Codes Division, Qualification Assurance Section Staff

MISSION STATEMENT: PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY THROUGH CODE COMPLIANCE

Mike Hejduk

Today, industry forecasts suggest a shrinking supply of “qualified” individuals to fill inspector positions. The good news is that NorthCarolina has been running a successful statewide Code Officials Qualification program now for 40 years! Historically, applicants to theprogram have been admitted entry by meeting or exceeding the standards established by the “General Statutes and Rules of theBoard” as determined by three key (“E”) criteria – Education, Experience and Examination. Unfortunately, times have changed. Retirement looms large for baby boomers, there is no surplus oftradesmen in younger generations wanting to become inspectors andconstruction isn’t what it used to be.

On June 13, 1977 House Bill 399 was ratified establishing the NCCCOQB to provide more even enforcement of the State BuildingCode throughout North Carolina. This bill became G.S. § 143-151.8 –G.S. 143-151.20 and has been subsequently amended. This legislationauthorized three types of certificates; annual renewals; county andmunicipal inspection departments; permits and other administrativeprovisions. The North Carolina Administrative Code includes agencyrules governing the nature of Limited, Probationary and Standard certificates authorized by the statute and the Types and Levels of inspections that may be performed on various Occupancies by CodeEnforcement Officials.

In developing regulations, early framers of the inspection statutes andrules no doubt appropriated guidelines from other licensed industryprofessionals, grounded in construction scope and complexity (alsoreflected by proxy in project cost and potential liability). For example,a general or electrical contractor who held a residential or limited license experience level might well equate to a Level 1 standard certificate. Similarly, unlimited license holders might well equate toa Level 3.

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However, since 1977 residential and commercial building has become increasingly complex. The 1968 edition of the NC Uniform Residential Building Code with amendments through1985 (aka “little green book”) was a mere 109 pages. This has beensuperseded by an ICC® based Residential Code nearer 800 pages.How does someone short on experience learn this material in asix-day course? They simply don’t.

According to a lecture delivered at Harvard University in October2000, “The US Homebuilding Industry: A Half-Century of Buildingthe American Dream” During the 50-year period from 1950 (postWWII) through 2000, 1972 had the “distinction of being the yearwhich saw the highest level of new residential construction activating in U.S. history.” Single-family homes had an averagefinished area of 1,634 sf and 43% had central air conditioning.From 1972 to 1999 price per square foot construction costs hadleapt from $20 to $80 and increased in size and amenities.

The NCCOQB considered ways to increase the pool of qualifiedcandidates at its January 24, 2017 meeting. Thanks to those CEOswho submitted suggestions for the board to discuss.

Please use the Code Education Resources web page for informa-tion on all scheduled CE and Standard Courses. In addition toStudent Evaluation forms provided by Education Sponsors, CodeOfficials are encouraged to provide feedback on ALL courses usingthis link: Education Programs Survey

Information on COQB meeting schedules, agendas and minutesmay be found through the NCDOI web site at www.ncdoi.com. Select the “OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL” drop down, “ENGINEEERING AND CODES”, then Code Officials QualificationBoard. Please contact Customer Service Rep. Rodney Daughtry viaemail rodney.daughtry@ncdoi.gov or call staff through our newmain phone number (919) 647-0000 if you have questions, com-ments or concerns regarding any aspect of the COQB certificationprogram.

North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board (NCCOQB)