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| Durham Official Named Best Inspector in N.H. The N.H. Building Officials Association has named Durham zoning administrator Tom Johnson as its inspector of the year. Johnson said he was surprised and honored to receive the award, which recognizes his service and efforts to promote safety and public welfare through code enforcement. "We are here to make sure things get built right so nobody gets hurt," he said. Johnson began working for Durham in 2001 after performing a similar job in New Jersey for more than a decade. His job centers around inspecting local projects to make sure they conform to building and fire codes. Although the job can be thankless at times, he says it's a critically important part of the development process. Read more |
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| Maryland May Accept IgCC for Public Buildings Along with LEED Maryland may soon authorize an alternative path to its LEED Silver requirement for state-owned buildings. The Maryland Green Building Council (a State agency that is not associated with the U.S. Green Building Council's Maryland chapter), is close to finalizing its version of the International Green Construction Code, which it will recommend as an alternate compliance path for green construction in State-owned buildings, including schools. In its annual report, the council says the code ensures comparable building performance at "a potential reduction in cost" and will serve as a model that jurisdictions can choose to adopt or adapt, giving them "the ability to craft a more prescriptive Maryland-focused code." Read more |
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Frisco, Colo., Adopts New Codes Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, the town of Frisco adopted the 2012 International Building Construction Codes for all new projects starting after the New Year. The town has adopted the 2012 codes to stay current with national building standards that improve energy efficiency and building safety. Over the past year, Frisco worked with the other building officials in Summit County to evaluate the ramifications of the code changes prescribed by updated versions of the international codes. Collectively, all of the building officials in the county met with the Summit County Builders Association, High Country Conservation Center, the fire districts, and a number of designers/architects to inform the building community of the code changes, and seek their feedback and technical consideration. Read more |
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| Conley Named Chief Building Official for Fairfield, Conn. A building inspector for the town since 1997, Thomas Conley has been appointed Fairfield's new chief building official, taking over for Jim Gilleran, who retired from the post last week. Conley is a state-licensed electrical inspector and state-licensed building official. He is also a member of the IBEW, Local 488, a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and holds an E-1 license as an unlimited electrical contractor. "The town of Fairfield's Building Department is continuing the tradition of safeguarding the public health, safety and general welfare through education and code enforcement," Conley said in a press release announcing his appointment. First Selectman Michael Tetreau said in the statement, "Tom brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this key role which will help the Building Department continue to provide quality service to our community. I also want to thank Jim Gilleran for all of his dedicated years of service to our town and wish him all the best in his retirement." Read more |
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| Navasota, Texas, City Hall Closed for Building Official Jim Ward's Funeral Through his role as the Navasota building official, Jim Ward's life touched many individuals within the community. Even though his job required dealing with difficult situations on a daily basis, Jim Ward always kept a positive attitude and helped lift other's spirits. City of Navasota offices closed Dec. 4, 2013, to allow city staff to attend Jim Ward's funeral. Read more |
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Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Building and Codes Department The Building and Codes Department insures the health and safety of Murfreesboro residents through the consistent application of adopted building codes, inspections of new and renovated structures, and property maintenance standards. The department oversees all residential and commercial construction beginning with the review of plans, through on site inspections, and to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the safe use and habitation of the structure. The department is also charged with the enforcement of the city's sign ordinance and assists the Community Development Program with inspection on the repair and replacement of affordable homes. Read more |
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