Finger Lakes Building Officials, Inc.

An Affiliated Member of the New York State Building Officials Conference

FLBOA News Archives

PEX vs. Cooper - A new field evaluation report offers time, cost, and performance comparisons of cross-linked polyethylene and copper supply pipe. Take a look at this article on ebuilder.com

The 2007 New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes have been shipped and will be effective January 1, 2008. The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council Technical Subcommittees have been established and are currently reviewing the 2006 International Codes which should result in the 2009 codes. The technical subcommittees provide technical support to the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council, and assist the Code Council in reviewing the International Codes on a three year cycle. The Deadline for accepting Public proposals submitted to the Code Council Technical Subcommittees is October 15, 2007... Visit the the Department of State website Submitted by Jim Bailey

Fire Damage in Old Construction vs. New Construction - Video and report by WUSA News Team in Leesburg Virginia. View video...

Albany Codes Council News - The first set of updates and amendments to the NY State Uniform Code (Building, Fire, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Property Maintenance and Energy) along with a new Existing Building Code (which will replace Appendix K of the current Building Code) based on the 2003 ICC Codes was APPROVED by the Codes Council on March 22, 2007. The code changes will be effective 90 days following the date of publication of the Rule Making in the State Register.

Water Entry Pool Alarms - The following Water Entry Pool Alarms appear to meet the ASTM F 2208 standard: Pool Patrol PA-30, Pool Guard PGRM-AG, Pool Guard PGRM-2, Aquaguard. Caution: the POOLEYE alarm from Smart pool does not meet the ASTM F 2208 standard. Submitted by Jim Bailey

U.S. Map disaster risk map online: NYSBOC CEDAR informational map - courtesy of Scott Zarnstorff. This map notes climatic potentials and is not an official rendition and/or to be to construered as actual conditions that could occur, map provided by Institute for Business & Home Safety.

New Danger Label for Generators -The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously (2-0) today to require manufacturers of portable generators to warn consumers of carbon monoxide (CO) hazards through a new “Danger” label. The label states that, “Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.” Manufacturers will be required to place the “Danger” label on all new generators and the generators’ packaging. Read the full report

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc is notifying consumers, distributors and property owners of chrome-plated automatic fire sprinklers that bear a counterfeit UL Mark for the U.S. and Canada. Read more...

Online Tool from UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc., UL has introduced an online tool for regulatory authorities. The "Category Code/Model Code Database" is a powerful search engine that links Code sections to UL product categories, to view the new database, visit their website; enter a Code section from the International Building Code (IBC), (IMC), (IFGC) or the (NEC), and get the corresponding UL product category and listing information. The database also provides hyperlinks to UL Guide information and other specific information pertaining to each UL Category Code.

Cold Weather Concrete - by Jim Bailey
Cold weather concrete construction can present a new set of challenges to the builder, contractor, homeowner and Code Enforcement Official. One of the biggest keys to the successful placement of concrete in cold weather is cooperation between all the parties involved. Read More...

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