Central Florida Chapter BOAF/ICC Inc.

It's time for the Annual BOAF Picnic, scheduled for March 29th, 11:30am - 3:00pm, lunch will be served at 12:00 noon Click here to register and RSVP

We have books available from the International family of codes which is the base code for the Florida Building Code Effective 12/31/14. These were the books from the November ICC training class hosted by our chapter.

Click on picture below to purchase books.

 The Bill Neese/ Bill Tangye/ Ralph Jones Golf Tournament was December 6th. Pictures have been posted under the Events and Photos tab for  2013 Golf Tournament or click HERE.

Familiar with the names Bill Neese, Bill Tangye, and Ralph Jones but don't know their contribution to the industry?  Click here to find out -- HERE

Next Chapter Meeting is March 12th, 2014, at the Maitland City Hall

1776 Independence Lane

Maitland, Florida 32751

*******IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT********

We kindly ask that all attendees park across the street in the vacant building parking lot or in the city parking lot on the north end of our block so as to leave the on-street parking for citizens and contractors who are coming to City Hall.  We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

*******MEETING STARTS  AT 9:00AM*********

Program: Bemmie Eustace of Interplan will present a one hour program on accessibility. This is not a CEU class but will be excellent information.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Treasurer's Report

Approval of Minutes

Introduction of Guests

Committee Reports

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment

The meeting of Orange County Building Officials that would normally follow this meeting is cancelled as there will be a half day workshop on Wednesday, April 2nd. 

PAST PROGRAMS

February 12, 2014 Program: Arlene Stewart of AZS Consulting is presenting a class on the Energy Code good for 2 hours of CEUs. Contact:  azstewart@azsconsultinginc.com 

January 8, 2014 Program:  Mike Tannous of Mike Tannous Engineering presented a class on soil stabilization and what building departments should know.Contact: Mike@miketannousengineering.com

December 11, 2013 Program:  Bill Braken, Mike Rimoldi, and Drew Glasbrenner  of Bracken Engineering presented  on sinkholes for 2 hours of CEUs for BCAIB licensees. Contact:  mrimoldi@brackenengineering.com  Website:  http://brackenengineering.com

November 13, 2013 Program:  "Commercial Backup Generator systems--what's important for building departments to watch for" presented by Dan Chisolm, MGI Consulting.  Contact: dan.chisholm@mgi-epps.com 

October 9, 2013 Program:  Creating and Validating Electronic Signatures" presented by John O'Connor  Contact:  joconner@rcid.org

September 11, 2013 Program: Truss Bracing presented by Bill Krick, PE, of ITW Building Components.  Contact:  bkrick@itwbcg.com

August 14, 2013 Program: Exterior HVAC Equipment and Wind Resistance  presented by Ray Manucy of Manucy and Associates Contact: raymanucy@aol.com

July 10, 2013 Program:  G. Michael Starks of Titen America  2-hour CEU class "Stucco 101- Water Resistant Systems" Contact: mstarks@titanamerica.com

June 12, 2013 1st program:  Jeffery Small of GE Energy presented "Arc Fault Safety"       2nd Program: Chris Little of ClarkDietrich presented "Metal Lath & Accessories, reflecting on ASTM C-1063"

May 8, 2013-- Heinz Rosen P.E. presented "Certifications and Nationally Recognized Test Labs"                        Contact: hrosen@pdcsllc.com

April 10, 2013--Brian Meikle, of Unversal Engineering Sciences presented "Maturity Method for Concrete Testing".  Contact: bmeikle@universalengineering.com    

March--no program due to annual picnic in Ocoee.

February 13, 2013--Sam Green P.E. with Simpson Strong-Tie presented a program on adhesive anchors.  Contact:  sgreen@strongtie.com      

January 9, 2013-- No program.  Conducted business.

December 12, 2012,--Mike Petty of Icynene Foam and Taylor Foam Insulation

November 14, 2012 --No program

October 10, 2012--Leonard G. Wood presented a program on wind exposure categories in the 2010 FBC.  Contact: lgwood1@verizon.net

September 12, 2012---Donny Pittman presented a program on changes in the 2010 FBC-Mechanical Code. donald.pittman@cityoforlando.net

August 8, 2012 --Andrew Viars and Steven Mihailoff of Simpson Strong-Tie presented a program on new innovations in Simpson Strong-Tie connectors.  Contacts:  Aviars@strongtie.com; smihailoff@strontie.com

July 11, 2012 --Chris Birchfield of Global Fireproof Solutions Inc. presented --"The New Generation of Passive Fire Resistance Protection."  Contact:  Chris@gloabalfire.co

June 13, 2012--Bill Krick presented a non-ceu class on wind changes in ASCE 7-10. Contact:  bkrick@itwbcg.com

May 9, 2012 --Judith Hecker of the Department of Health presented a program on HB1263 that went into effect on April 27th giving full responsibility for plan review of commercial pools to buidling departments.  The Department of Health is now responsible only for issuing permits to operate these pools.  Contact: Judith_Hecker@doh.state.fl.us

April 2012 -- Bemmie Eustace -- differences in the 2010 Florida Building Code --Accessibility compared to 2007 FBC Chapter 11    beaustace@interplanllc.com

March 2012 -- Tom Allen presented a program on significant changes in the 2010 Florida Building Code.

February 2012 -- John Preister of the Department of Motor Vehicles.  Presentation on set-up and tie-down of mobile homes. 

January 2012 --Michael Lingerfelt of Lingerfelt International on Post-Disaster Safety Assessment.  Contact mlingerfelt@Lingerfelt-Int.com

         Typical Chapter Meeting Schedule

• Class/Program from 9-10 am
• Business Meeting from 10:15 to 11:30  (times are approximate)
• Meeting ends with the 50/50 drawing.  Portion retained by chapter goes towards college scholarship program.
• Every other month the Chapter meeting is followed by a meeting with the HBA Joint Issues committee geared towards improving various aspects of relations between building departments and the construction community.

Meetings are held at the City of Maitland's new city hall building located at 1776 Independence Lane.

 Welcome to the Central Florida Chapter BOAF/ICC Website.  Here you will find information about our chapter meetings, hot topics, building code updates, and useful links to the state BOAF website, Florida statutes and rules, governing boards, and local member building departments.  Feel free to peruse the pages.  Check back frequently as we plan to update regularly.  If you have suggestions or spot corrections that need to be made, call or email the administrator at the phone number/email at the bottom of the page.

 TOP THINGS TO KNOW FROM THE FEBRUARY 12TH CHAPTER MEETING:

• Legislative Day is coming up March 18th and 19th.  Register here
• The Annual Central Florida Chapter BOAF/ICC  Picnic is coming up March 29th.  Click here to register and RSVP
  

Support John Jackson in his bid for State BOAF Office. Elections are held at the annual conference.

Click on picture to watch video.

 Your 2013-2014 officers include:

President Roy Eden--Orlando

Vice-President Dean Hall --Ocoee

Secretary Cindy Nielsen--Orange County

Treasurer Dale Baker--Debary/PDCS 

Chapter Director Tom Dalton--Altamonte Springs



Legislative Day Delegation

For names of BOAF members who attended click here

Above:  The new executive board met on March 13th to strategize for the new year.

Mike Rickabaugh and Roy Eden display the ICC Chapter of the Year Award  that was presented to our Chapter at the ICC conference in Portland.

 SERVE AS AN OFFICER

Officers serve a term of one year in their position and, subject to vote of the members, move in consecutive years through the chairs from Chapter Director to Treasurer to Secretary to Vice-President to President to Past President. 

Serving as an officer is a good opportunity to give back to and work towards improving the industry that provides your livelihood.  Let an officer know if you are interested in serving.  See our By-Laws in the "About Us" section for more information on requirements and duties of officers.   

Past Programs (Continued from column one)

December 2011 --Jennifer Hatfield Jennifer Hatfield, FSPA Government Relations Consultant – 2010 Swimming Pool and Spa Code Update  Contact: mailto:Jennifer@floridapoolpro.com

November 2011 --Preventing Moisture Penetrations in Masonry Construction. Presented by Jim Gulde. (Contact: Jim@masonryinfo.com)

October 2011 -- 1ST HOUR:  Chris Little and Jeff Sterner presented Metal Lath and accessories with AMICO.      2ND HOUR: Tom Allen presented 1 hour CEU training on ETHICS.

September 2011 --Allen Johnson unveiled the new Central Florida BOAF website

August 2011 --New FBC Changes and Wind Zones

July 2011 --Hilte Firestop Systems presented by Chris Crosby. (Contact: Christopher.crosby@hilti.com) We also  had special guest Mike Lingerfelt of Lingerfelt International (Disaster safety assessments program. Contact mlingerfelt@Lingerfelt-Int.com ) and Timothy McGrath of DBPR (unlicensed contractor activity.  Contact: Timothy.McGrath@dbpr.state.fl.us)