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Communications....
07-27-2010 New Job Posting
New job posting by City of Santa Monica for an Assistant Building Official position. Deadline to apply is August 20, 2010. Please refer to the "Job Bulletin" section of the Chapter's website for additional information.
07-20-2010 Updated Draft LARUCP Amendments dv1.9
The Structural Code, CRC Code, and the Green Building Standards Code Committees has posted an updated draft of the proposed LARUCP amendments for the membership or other interested parties to review. Any comments or recomendations should be submitted to the Chairpersons of the respective committees. Please go to the "Structural Code", "CRC Code", or "Green Building" webpages of the Chapter's website for additional information. Please note that draft documents may change significantly in subsequent version.
07-06-2010 New Residential Energy Inspection Checklist and Guide
A new checklist and guide for residential energy inspection developed by the CEC is now posted to the Chapter's website for downloading. Click on 2008 Residential Energy Inspection Guide v20100617.pdf to download or go to the CEC website at www.energy.ca.gov for more information.
06-28-2010 Updated Draft LARUCP Amendments dv1.8
The Structural Code and CRC Committees has posted an updated draft LARUCP amendments for the membership or other interested parties to review. Any comments or recomendations should be submitted to the Chairperson of either committees. Please go to the "Structural Code" or "CRC Code" webpage of the Chapter's website for additional information. Please note that draft documents may change significantly in subsequent version.
06-14-2010 Updated Draft LARUCP Amendments dv1.6
The Structural Code and CRC Committees has posted an updated draft LARUCP amendments for the membership or other interested parties to review. Any comments or recomendations should be submitted to the Chairperson of either committees. Please go to the "Structural Code" or "CRC Code" webpage of the Chapter's website for additional information. Please note that draft documents may change significantly in subsequent version.
06-06-2010 Updated Draft LARUCP Amendments dv1.5
The Structural Code and CRC Committees has posted an updated draft LARUCP amendments for the membership or other interested parties to review. Any comments or recomendations should be submitted to the Chairperson of either committees. Please go to the "Structural Code" or "CRC Code" webpage of the Chapter's website for additional information. Please note that draft documents may change significantly in subsequent version.
05-27-2010 New Job Posting
New job posting by JAS Pacific for a Bilingual Code Compliance Officer position. Please refer to the "Job Bulletin" section of the Chapter's website for additional information.
05-17-2010 Updated Draft LARUCP Amendments dv1.4
The Structural Code and CRC Committees has posted an updated draft LARUCP amendments for the membership or other interested parties to review. Any comments or recomendations should be submitted to the Chairperson of either committees. Please go to the "Structural Code" or "CRC Code" webpage of the Chapter's website for additional information. Please note that draft documents may change significantly in subsequent version.
05-03-2010 Updated Draft LARUCP Amendments dv1.3
The Structural Code and CRC Committees has posted an updated draft LARUCP amendments for the membership or other interested parties to review. Any comments or recomendations should be submitted to the Chairperson of either committees. Please go to the "Structural Code" or "CRC Code" webpage of the Chapter's website for additional information. Please note that draft documents may change significantly in subsequent version.
04-20-2010 Structural Code Committee Updated Draft Amendments
The Structural Code Committee is now posting a new and an updated draft amendments for the membership or other interested parties to review. Any comments or recomendations should be submitted to the Chairperson. Please go to the "Structural Code" webpage of the Chapter's website for additional information. Please note that draft documents may change significantly in subsequent version.
03-26-2010 Green Building Committee Presentation
During the March monthly chapter meeting, Osama Younan, member of LADBS, gave a brief overview of the non-residential provisions in the 2010 CalGreen Code. To view the presentation, please click here or visit the "Green Building" webpage of the Chapter's website.
03-13-2010 Structural Code Committee Draft Amendments Posted
The Structural Code Committee is now posting draft amendments for the membership or other interested parties to review. Any comments or recommendations should be submitted to the Chairperson. Please go to the "Structural Code" webpage of the Chapter's website for additional information. Please note that draft documents may change significantly in subsequent version.
03-11-2010 CRC Presentation at March Monthly Chapter Meeting
During the March Chapter meeting, Jonathan Lam, Chair of the CRC Committee, gave a brief presentation on the status of the committee's activities and the issues being discussed on the 2010 CRC. For a summary of his presentation, click here.
03-06-2010 Posting of Survey Results
The results of 3 surveys located on the "Surveys" webpage of the Chapter's website are now available for viewing. Those interested in submitting a new survey should submit a request to the Board Secretary.
03-04-2010 Summary of CRC Code Committee Activity
The CRC Code Committee concluded it's 3rd meeting. Several issues were discussed and actions taken, including the decision to pursue an amendment to require a registered design professional for wood frame structures greater than 1-story in height (based upon a majority vote of the committee members and survey received from jurisdictional members. Chapter assignements was distributed for review to committee members present at the meeting. The next scheduled meeting is March 25, 2010. Please contact the Chairperson or the Board Liason if you are interested in participating in the committee. Committee working documents, when they are available, will be posted to the "CRC Code" webpage of the Chapter's website.
03-02-2010 Summary of Structural Code Committee Activity
The Structural Code Committee began the review of the 2009 IBC. A brief summary on the changes and recommended action on the structural chapters (i.e., 16 thru 24) is located on the "Structural Code" webpage of the Chapter's website. The committee was well attended by several jurisdictional members, SEAOSC members, and members of the design and construction industries. The next scheduled meeting is March 16, 2010. Please contact the Chairperson or the Board Liason if you are interested in participating in the committee.
02-25-2010 Highlight of CALBO ABM Event
The Chapter hosted a hospitality suite at the CALBO ABM on February 25, 2010 at the Disneyland Hotel. Fun and entertainment was provided to many of the visiting CALBO participants. The Chapter's Board of Directors and some of it's membership had the opportunity to network with other colleagues from up north and down south. Thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible. We look forward to seeing you there again at next year's CALBO ABM in Napa.
02-23-2010 New CRC Code Committee Webpage Added
The Chapter recently added a new webpage to it's website. The "CRC Code" section of the Chapter's website will provide up-to-date information on the activities of the CRC Code Committee. The committee is currently chaired by Jonathan Lam. If you would like to obtain more information on the committee and learn how you can participate, please visit this webpage.
02-11-2010 Highlight of February Monthly Chapter Meeting
Our February 11th Monthly Chapter meeting hopefully sets the tone for the rest of the year. It was attended by over 90 members, over a dozen of which were attending for their first time. Welcome to all of our new attendees and members.
Those of you looking for the materials from Stuart Tom's presentation on 2010 Code Adoption can download the PDF version here (Editable Powerpoint is available in the Members Library, under Other Documents and Handouts, in the Administration Documents section):
Color Powerpoint Slides
B & W Powerpoint Handout
Timeline
Public Counter Handout
02-10-2010 New Job Posting
Job posting by the City of Santa Monica for a Building Officer position. Please refer to the "Job Bulletin" section of the Chapter's website for additional information.
01-25-2010 Survey on Photovoltaic System
A new photovoltaic (PV) system survey has been posted on the website. In addition, two other training related surveys are available for members to express the type of training needed for the 2010 calendar year. View the surveys webpage and voice your opinion.
01-17-2010 New URL Link for Jurisdiction's Municipal Code
The Chapter Website has now added a webpage listing URL links to local jurisdiction's municipal codes. Please go to the "Municipal Code" section of the Chapter's website.
01-16-2010 New Code Forum Added to Website
The Los Angeles Basin Chapter Code Forum is now up and running. Chapter members can now view or post comments and questions about the codes. For more information on how to register and access the code forum webpage, please go to the "Code Forum" section of the Chapter's website.
01-08-2010 Code Development Hearing Summary Report
A summary of the code development hearing actions taken at the Baltimore Convention, including commentary of the proposed codes, is now available for viewing and can be downloaded from the "Library" section of the Chapter's website under the "Other Documents or Handouts" heading. Or you can click on 2009-2010 ICC Code Development Hearing Summary Action.pdf to view.
12-30-2009 New Update Contact Information Feature Added
To update your contact information or to be included in the Chapter's email distribution list, please go to the "Update Contact Info" section of the Chapter's website.
12-23-2009 New Job Posting
Job posting to the Chapter's website is now available to current dues paying members. Please refer to the "Job Bulletin" section of the Chapter's website for additional information.
12-10-2009 Membership Renewal Information
Application to register or renew membership with the ICC Los Angeles Basin Chapter is now available. Please refer to the "Members" section of the Chapter's website for additional information.
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