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A team of engineers began a daredevil inspection of the Washington Monument on Wednesday that will include them rappelling down the obelisk to look for damage from last month's earthquake...
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Mike Johnston, NECA executive director, standards and safety, added his expertise on electric vehicle supply equipment to an article in the fall issue of American Garage magazine, "Do-It-Yourselfers for EV Charging Stations: Not the Same as Learning How to Lay Tile." The article focused on the Level 2 charging stations to be installed by EV owners at home, and how those installations are probably not the right place for homeowners to exercise their "can-do spirit..."
TEUs = "twenty-foot equivalent units," a measure of shipping containers used by ports.
On the heels of a period of weakness in design activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) took a sudden upturn in August. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending...
Evidence of the increasing interest in green construction can be seen in the numbers from ENR's Top 100 Green Contractors list. As a group, the Top 100 generated $44.41 billion in contracting revenue in 2010 from projects registered with, and actively seeking certification from, third-party ratings groups under objective sustainable-design standards, such as the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards...
It's a mixed bag of commercial construction news for shopping center developement. On one hand, retail sales continue to show improvement from last year, yet the suburban shopping mall – or at least the traditional enclosed shopping mall – seems to be on the way out. So what's a successful shopping center developer to do with his or her empty mall..?
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The negative economic news continues to flow. The health of Euro zone finances remains in question. Gold prices hover close to all time highs. The United States economy treaded water in August, netting no new jobs. U.S. consumers are more pessimistic than ever. Private construction spending fell in July...
According to Vertical Research Partners analyst Jeffrey Sprague, "Cooper keeps shrinking in relative size in the consolidating electrical industry and Eaton still has a misunderstood identity with investors which leads to a subpar valuation - "The merger of the two companies could solve both these problems and create significant shareholder value..."
Construction sites are now buzzing with tablets. How will they play into your mobile strategy? Tablets are offering construction users new ways to speed up communication, obtain client approvals, complete inspections, arrange logistics and manage other complications in a industry mocked for its glacial pace of tech adoption. Online Extra: Watch a video of a ready-mix operator in his iPad-centric workday...
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently reported that its construction backlog indicator (CBI) rose 10% in the second quarter of 2011 to an average of 8.1 months, up from 7.3 months the previous quarter. The CBI is 12% higher than one year ago. CBI is a forward-looking indicator that measures the amount of construction work under contract to be completed in the future...
Contractors are shifting their focus to new and emerging markets, which can be seen in the Top 225's regional revenue breakdowns. International revenue fell 6.6% to $94.18 billion in Europe. It also fell 6.6% in the Middle East to $72.43 billion and 6.5% to $32.61 billion in the U.S...
The value of new construction starts dropped 10% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $394.7 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The decline followed a 15% gain in June, and returned total construction to the lower end of its recent range...
NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America improved for the second month in a row in November, rising to 60.4 from 58.3 last month and from 57.1 in September. The survey's measure of the mean degree of change in current North American conditions reversed a two-month skid, inching upward to +0.2 in November from +0.1 in October. Panelists are asked to report intensity of change on a scale ranging from –5 (deteriorated significantly) through 0 (unchanged) to +5 (improved significantly).
Meanwhile, the EBCI for future North American conditions rebounded in November, increasing more than 20 points to 77.1 following an anomalously low reading in October. The latest reading puts the index back within the range of results seen over most of the last fourteen months.
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NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia. Its nearly 400 member companies manufacture a diverse set of products including power transmission and distribution equipment, lighting systems, factory automation and control systems, and medical diagnostic imaging systems. Total U.S. shipments for electroindustry products exceed $100 billion annually.
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI),
coordinator of the U.S. voluntary standardization system, and its Committee on
Education (CoE) are pleased to announce that Lu Hao of Washington, DC's
Georgetown University is the first-place winner of the annual ANSI student
paper competition. Second place has been awarded to Justin Carone of
Pennsylvania's Drexel University. The contest is part of an ANSI-led effort to
raise awareness about the strategic importance of standards and conformance
among U.S. undergraduate and graduate students.
Entrants in this year's competition were asked to submit
papers examining the role played by standards and conformity assessment in
addressing emerging business challenges. The contest was open to students of
any discipline currently enrolled in an associate, undergraduate, or graduate
level program at a U.S. academic institute of higher learning.
Ms. Hao's paper, titled "The Good, the Bad, and the
Ambivalent: Equivalence Standards Program in Agricultural Trade," examines the
ways in which equivalence standards for food safety can be used to facilitate
trade and assure safety in an increasingly global economy. The paper focuses on
the U.S. broiler industry's Equivalence Determinant Program.
The second place–winning paper, "Standards as Social Design
Practice: From the Americans with Disabilities Act to the Accessible Icon
Project," looks at how social concerns affect the development and subsequent
enforcement of standards. In the paper, Mr. Carone uses the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 and the redesign of the International Symbol for Accessibility as
jumping-off points for an in-depth look at this complex issue.
Both winners will receive a cash prize for their winning
paper as well as a certificate for themselves and their schools.
Source: ANSI
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) praised the bipartisan vote of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on November 13 for passing S 1971, the Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability Act of 2014. The legislation is cosponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Ron Wyden (D-OR).
The legislation addresses the "energy-water nexus," defined as the links between the water needed to produce fuels, electricity, and other forms of energy; and the energy needed to transport, reclaim, and treat water and wastewater.
Specifically, S 1971 would require the federal government to establish an interagency group to develop common federal goals and plans on energy-water nexus research, development, and demonstration activities related to science and technology, and promote coordination of activities across the federal government. NEMA backed S 1971 via letter of support, as well as worked with Senate staff during the draft phase of the bill.
"This bipartisan legislation focuses attention on the linkages between energy and water issues. It provides our member companies the opportunity to share with relevant government agencies lessons from our sector that can be applied to help meet the growing challenge of ensuring that both resources are continuously optimized to sustain quality of life and promote economic growth," said NEMA President and CEO Kevin J. Cosgriff. "I commend Senators Murkowski and Wyden on their leadership and focus on energy-water interactions."
Earlier this year, the NEMA Board of Governors selected the energy-water nexus as one of the association's strategic initiatives for 2015. Activities will center initially on bringing energy efficiency to the water industry.
NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia. Its nearly 400 member companies manufacture a diverse set of products including power transmission and distribution equipment, lighting systems, factory automation and control systems, and medical diagnostic imaging systems. Total U.S. shipments for electroindustry products exceed $100 billion annually.
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On November 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the first multifamily housing properties to earn ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance. This means that these apartment and condo buildings are more energy efficient than 75 percent of similar properties nationwide.
They are:
How'd they do it?
There are a lot of barriers to saving energy in the multifamily housing market. Split incentive between renters and owners. Lack of access to data. Lack of targeted utility programs for multifamily housing. So how did these properties overcome those barriers? And why did they bother?
Location, location, location.
In multifamily housing, it's all about location, location, location. And location no doubt played a role here, too. All but one of the properties are located in major metropolitan areas that have local governments actively trying to curb greenhouse gas emissions by helping the local building stock improve energy efficiency. These jurisdictions are trying to crack the business case for the local multifamily market, through a combination of innovative financing, energy disclosure policies, and utility incentives.
For example, in Chicago, Ill., the owners at Jeffrey Parkway took out an $80,000 low-interest loan from Community Investment Corporation and received grants to help fund the installation of new steam boiler and controls, high efficiency water heaters, LED lighting, and pipe insulation. Energy use has been cut in half, and the property has saved over $200,000 since the retrofits were completed. All this, with a 1.5 to 2-year return on investment.
Properties in New York City and Chicago also have access to aggregate whole-building data from their local utilities. And since having the data is integral to understanding and managing energy use, it's not surprising that eight of the 17 buildings are located in these jurisdictions.
Adopting strategies from the commercial world.
As the national lens focuses on multifamily, additional financing and incentives are starting to become more available. But at the end of the day, these large multifamily housing properties took many of the same approaches their colleagues in the commercial building world have adopted for their buildings.
Smart upgrades and renovating with efficiency in mind topped the list as the most common strategies in these properties.
Basics continue to pay off.
You don't have to invest in the flashiest, sexy new technology to win at the energy savings game. In fact, most of the properties tackled cost-effective, no-nonsense efficiency upgrades and operations changes that worked for their specific property. At Terrific Tenements, a complex of two affordable housing properties in New York City, the owners were able to reduce fuel costs by 50% by installing new boilers and heating controls. At 80 North Lake Shore Drive, one of the largest mixed use properties in Chicago, owners have retro-commissioned the building, installed LED lobby lighting, added variable frequency drives on 10 motors, and improved automated controls. They also make a point to show occupants energy savings in action through their operations and maintenance practices, by improving efficiency in the highly visible common areas of the building. They reduce common area usage by dimming corridor lighting, adjusting set points, reducing fan speeds, and even turning off some elevators.
Make renovations count.
Other properties have made energy savings a priority during renovation. At ECO Modern Flats in Fayetteville, AR, the renovation team dramatically improved comfort and efficiency through solar hot water, closed-cell insulation, white roofing, a green screen, low-e windows, efficient lighting, low-flow showerheads and faucets, dual flush toilets, and ENERGY STAR appliances. In the first year, the property recorded a 45% reduction in water usage and 23% reduction in annual electric usage – despite an increase in occupancy of 30% and the addition of a washer, dryer, dishwasher, and A/C in every unit.
Class A is green.
You don't have to be Class A to be green. But you do have to be green to be Class A. Not surprisingly, this list reflects a trend that's been well-documented elsewhere. Class A has become synonymous with sustainability. Boutique luxury property 30-50 21st, the Montenegro of Astoria, evidences the demand for sustainable options. Their marketing prominently features "wellness" amenities, including a national sustainability commitment, low VOC paint, green cleaning products, and a green (now ENERGY STAR certified) building. Likewise across the nation in Seattle, Aspira is a 37-story Class A asset that was the first project in downtown Seattle to receive the 4-Star Built Green rating for high rise buildings, and last year received the New Development of the Year award from the Washington Multifamily Housing Association.
Take the first steps.
To join these energy leaders, visit www.energystar.gov/benchmark and start benchmarking your multifamily housing property today
Of all the responsibilities product engineers are tasked with, safety labeling cannot be overlooked. Why? Because the bottom line is: if safety matters, your labels matter.
A critical part of the overall safety of your products and equipment is their safety labels. In this article, we'll outline the key elements and best practices to consider in developing effective labels that can help to prevent injuries and save lives.
The Goal of Your Labels
Let's first review the goal of today's product safety labels. There are three essential purposes that an effective safety label should meet, and that product safety engineers must understand: 1) to communicate hazards to protect those who interact with your product during its anticipated lifecycle (delivery, installation, use, service, decommissioning, and disposal) 2) to enable companies to comply with their intended markets' codes and regulations (ie., CE marking, UL-compliance, and WEEE/RoHS) and 3) to provide a legal defense in the event of an accident. Here, it's important to note that "inadequate warnings" and "failure to warn" are two of the most common allegations found in liability lawsuits in the U.S. today.
Defining Types of Labels To Meet Your Goals
Now that we've revisited the vital function your safety labels must perform, let's look at the types of product safety labels that can help to achieve these goals. There are three main[1] kinds of product safety labels.
Hazard alerting labels communicate potential personal injury hazards and how to avoid them. This kind of label includes the signal word "DANGER," "WARNING" or "CAUTION" to indicate the proper risk severity level.
Safety instruction labels communicate explanatory information like safety procedures (such as lockout/tagout instructions).
Notice labels communicate information considered important but not directly hazard-related (such as maintenance information).
Designing an Effective Label
So, where does the engineer start in designing an effective label? There are several main building block elements that should be considered.
Designing effective safety labels can be a complex task. (See Figure 2 for a snapshot of the many elements that make up labels.) It's also one that is never completely finished; you must periodically reevaluate your labels in light of changes to the standards, new symbols that have become codified, and the latest available product safety and accident information related to your product and its industry. Many elements must be thoughtfully considered to be able to achieve the goal: effective hazard communication that helps prevent accidents and saves lives from tragedy.
Figure 1: Example of an ANSI 2011 Z535.4 electrical hazard product safety label. (Design ©2014 Clarion Safety Systems. All rights reserved.)
Figure 2: A compilation of all the different elements (from signal words to text messages to symbols) that must be considered, and brought together cohesively, when designing effective product safety labels.
For more information on effective safety labels – including symbols, formatting, and the importance of using the best practice standards – watch a short, educational video produced by Clarion Safety Systems or visit clarionsafety.com.
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About Geoffrey Peckham Geoffrey Peckham is CEO of Clarion Safety Systems, and chair of both the ANSI Z535 Committee and the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee 145-Graphical Symbols. Over the past two decades he has played a pivotal role in the harmonization of U.S. and international standards dealing with safety signs, colors, formats and symbols. For more information about safety signs and symbols, visit www.clarionsafety.com. This article is courtesy of Clarion Safety Systems ©2014. All rights reserved.
A version of this article previously appeared in InCompliance Magazine (www.incompliancemag.com) in January 2014 and is being republished with permission.
[1] A secondary type of label identifies function and control.
[2] Compliance with the ANSI Z535.4 product safety label standard is voluntary. However, over the past 20 years of U.S. case law, state and federal courts have repeatedly used the ANSI standards as the benchmark to judge adequacy of warnings.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) will award Jesse Francis "Jeff" Bingaman Jr., the former senator from New Mexico and chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, with its prestigious Bernard H. Falk award at its 88th annual meeting, Illuminations Weekend, November 7–8, in San Diego, California. Established in 1991 in honor of the former NEMA President and CEO, the award acknowledges outstanding contributions to the electroindustry.
"Senator Bingaman was a true leader that tackled some of the biggest policy issues facing the electrical industry," said Stuart W. Thorn, President and CEO of Southwire Company and former chairman of the NEMA Board of Governors.
According to Evan R. Gaddis, retiring NEMA President and CEO, the senator was a pacesetter and accomplished legislator who worked in a bipartisan and collaborative manner.
"He sought our industry's perspective on matters under the committee's jurisdiction and displayed a commitment to truly understanding the challenges facing our country and then addressing them," he said.
In announcing this year's award, Mr. Gaddis noted important topics that Mr. Bingaman addressed during his 30-year Senate career such as energy efficiency, energy storage, energy infrastructure, smart grid, renewable energy, transmission corridor siting, appliance standards for lighting, electric motors, transformers, energy tax incentives, and natural resource conservation.
His leadership has had a direct impact on NEMA manufacturers. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 established for the first time a national policy on smart grid and advanced the cause of energy-efficient lighting, high performance commercial buildings, and advanced energy research and development. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 included federal building energy efficiency, appliance energy efficiency standards, transmission siting, and a next generation lighting research initiative. The Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 ensured a stable supply of helium important to medical imaging.
As a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Bingaman championed energy efficiency tax incentives including the Commercial Building Tax Deduction.
Since 1992, the Bernard H. Falk award has been presented annually to an individual who has made a difference in the industries that NEMA serves. Someone recognized for outstanding achievements in technology, management, marketing, international trade, education, public affairs, or any field important to the electroindustry.
temperatures drop and consumers begin cranking up their heating systems, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
have launched a new online toolkit to help local fire departments educate the
public about the associated risks of carbon monoxide (CO) in the months ahead.
November through February represent the leading months for CO poisoning in the
U.S., with a peak in December.
NFPA and
CPSC announced the toolkit
at a press conference today at a Philadelphia fire station with Philadelphia
Fire Commissioner Derrick J.V. Sawyer, NFPA President Jim Pauley, and CPSC Vice
Chairman Robert Adler. The event highlighted CO safety, prior to the upcoming
winter season, and included a local resident who spoke about how his CO alarm
recently saved his life from CO traced to a faulty hot water heater.
"Risks of
carbon monoxide poisoning are highly preventable by following simple, yet very
important, safety precautions," said Pauley. "With help from local fire
departments nationwide, our shared goal with the CPSC is to increase awareness
about the danger of carbon monoxide and, most importantly, inform people about
how CO alarms significantly reduce that risk."
monoxide is created when fuel burns incompletely, and is often called the
'invisible killer' because it's a poisonous gas that's invisible and odorless.
When home heating equipment isn't installed or working properly, the risk of
higher levels of CO increases significantly.
In 2010,
U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 80,100 non-fire incidents in
which CO was found. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that
from 1999-2010, an average of 430 people were killed by unintentional CO
poisoning per year.
NFPA and
CPSC's online toolkit provides a wealth of resources, safety tips and advice
for properly maintaining heating systems to prevent the buildup of CO in the
home, while strongly advocating for the installation of CO alarms.
"We all know
that smoke alarms save lives, but it's important to know that carbon monoxide
alarms save lives too," said CPSC Commissioner Robert Adler. "While about 95
percent of U.S. homes have at least one smoke alarm, only 42 percent have a
working CO alarm. Installing CO alarms on every floor of your home, keeping
portable generators far away from your home, and having a yearly inspection of
gas appliances can help your family avoid the invisible killer."
departments can access all toolkit materials from NFPA at www.nfpa.org/carbonmonoxidekit
or CPSC at www.cpsc.gov. For more
information on carbon monoxide in the home, visit NFPA's
carbon monoxide web page and CPSC's
carbon monoxide information center.
CPSC is also
working to educate middle school students about CO safety. CPSC is sponsoring a
CO safety poster contest with cash prizes that is open to all 6, 7 and 8th
graders at http://www.cpsc.gov/COcontest.
The contest is accepting students' posters through the end of February 2015.
Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in
North America improved to 58.3 in October as the share of panelists reporting
improved conditions rose by a larger amount than the share reporting they
worsened. Meanwhile, the EBCI for future North American conditions fell for a
second consecutive month in October, dropping to 55.6.
Click here for the
complete October 2014 report.
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Chad Smith, vice president, product management and engineering, at Thomas & Betts (T&B), a member of the ABB Group, was among those selected for the Memphis Business Journal's 18th annual "Top 40 Under 40." The 40 finalists were selected from more than 250 nominations.
The program "recognizes the talents of the brightest Memphis-area professionals under age 40, both for career accomplishments and for giving their personal time to help local charities," according to the article that appeared in the Oct. 9 issue of the Memphis Business Journal.
"I've learned that what makes a company great is its people." Smith said. "The people at T&B are self motivated and work as a team, which enables the company to outperform our competitors on a regular basis. The company encourages its employees to cultivate their talents with ongoing professional development opportunities. I'm happy to be part of this team and the role it is playing in creating success for our distributor partners and their customers."
Smith holds a bachelor's degree in polymer chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a master's degree in business from the University of Georgia. He joined Thomas & Betts in 2011 and has held various roles in product management, marketing and engineering.
Source: Thomas & Betts Corporation
WASHINGTON -- The National Park Service (NPS) is investing $29 million in 81 individual energy efficiency and water conservation projects at national parks throughout the greater Washington region. This unprecedented commitment to reducing energy use and generating energy from renewable sources is the largest to-date among the nine bureaus in the Department of the Interior.
The 23-year Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) awarded at the end of September to Siemens Government Technologies, will allow the NPS to conserve energy and water with no upfront costs and to accrue cost savings into the future. The project is funded by savings generated through the new energy conservation measures. Savings are guaranteed by Siemens and will allow NPS to advance President Obama's vision that federal facilities generate 20 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2020.
"The National Park Service is committed to managing the future health and sustainability of our national parks proactively through this kind of ambitious energy and resource conservation program," NPS Director Jonathan B. Jarvis said. "The parks in the greater Washington region involved in this effort are demonstrating the kind of leadership that other parks and public lands across the country can follow to reduce our carbon footprint, energy consumption, and water usage."
"The National Park Service's mission to preserve our country's natural and historic treasures also requires us to be responsible stewards of our planet's resources and of Americans' tax dollars," acting Regional Director Lisa Mendelson-Ielmini said. "As we approach our centennial in 2016, we are committed to employing the best science and industry practices, and this energy savings contract provides a creative way to accomplish our goals."
The new energy conservation measures will allow 13 D.C. area national parks to make significant reductions in Greenhouse Gas emissions and Carbon Footprint, water and energy consumption and deferred maintenance backlogs. Greater efficiency will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 4,000 tons each year, reduce water usage by 74 million gallons each year and reduce energy use by nearly 20,000 MBtus each year.
Specific projects include installing intelligent lighting and water controls that regulate themselves to be most effective and efficient for the conditions, replacing outdated and high energy use heating and air conditioning systems and installing photovoltaic solar arrays. Project installation is expected to begin in January 2015.
Project Examples:
National Mall and Memorial Parks: Park staff will know instantly when a light bulb burns out along the National Mall. Intelligent lighting systems with remote monitoring capabilities will not only allow the park to know when a new light bulb is needed, but also will smartly adjust to natural lighting conditions. New energy efficient lights will help the National Mall reduce energy use by 13 percent in the first year.
President's Park: Sprinklers on the White House Ellipse in President's Park will now only turn on when the grass needs water. Intelligent remotely monitored sensors will substantially reduce water use making irrigation more efficient and sustainable. In the first year of the new energy conservation measures, President's Park will reduce its energy use by 36 percent.
Monocacy National Battlefield: The sun will provide all the energy needed to power the visitor center at Monocacy National Battlefield. A photovoltaic system of solar panels will be installed on the visitor center's roof helping the park reduce its energy use by 30 percent in year one. Park rangers will be able to use the solar panels to educate visitors about climate change and renewable energy.
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts: Intelligent lighting systems and energy-efficient bulbs will be installed at the Filene Center. The lights are designed to match the ambience and historic feel of the amphitheatre. All told, projects like this at Wolf Trap will help the park reduce its energy consumption by 15 percent in the first year.
Participating Parks:
Source: The National Park
Hybrid car sales have taken off in recent years, with a fuel-sipping combination of electric- and gas-powered technologies that simultaneously deliver energy efficiency, low emissions, and strong performance. The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)—which played a pivotal role in putting hybrids on the road—has applied a similar strategy to its talent base and partnerships, bringing together the best minds from the worlds of research and industry.
NREL's Transportation and Hydrogen Systems Center (THSC) provides just one example of how NREL partners with industry to address some of the toughest energy efficiency challenges. NREL's work with individual companies—from startups to established corporations—includes full collaboration, technical assistance, deployment guidance, research facility use, and technology licensing. The lab has also attracted national-caliber experts to its staff from the commercial sector, while continuing to bank on the intellectual capital of its research veterans.
For instance, THSC Director Chris Gearhart and Vehicle Technologies Laboratory Program Manager John Farrell joined NREL in 2013 after three collective decades in the automotive and fuels industries.
"We recruited Chris and John because we knew they could effectively steer our transportation team even further along in meeting the Energy Department's goals and the NREL mission," said Associate Lab Director for Mechanical and Thermal Systems Engineering Barbara Goodman. "Their ability to provide industry perspectives was essential for maintaining our relevance."
Read the full article.
Source: NREL
NEMA and its European counterpart, Orgalime, announced Thursday agreement on a joint statement of recommendations to the U.S. and European Union (EU) as they seek to negotiate a free trade agreement known as the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The joint position paper was endorsed formally by U.S. and EU industry association leaders during a meeting at NEMA headquarters, located just outside of Washington, D.C.
According to NEMA President and CEO Kevin J. Cosgriff, who signed the agreement with Orgalime Director General Adrian Harris, the agreement is the result of many exchanges between the organizations over the past year.
"Our respective staffs found common points of view on the TTIP goals that aligned well with important objectives for our industries," said Cosgriff. "Principally, and consistent with the spirit of the TTIP, we mutually encourage removing unnecessary barriers to trade between the U.S. and EU while at the same time maintaining high standards."
In the joint statement, NEMA and Orgalime assert that the differences in regulatory approaches drive companies to expend additional resources to demonstrate compliance. The two organizations call on the future TTIP agreement to include transparent processes and sensible mechanisms to achieve regulatory coherence both at the bilateral and international levels.
In addition, NEMA and Orgalime emphasize that, when the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission include products serving the markets in the EU and US, and neither unfairly favors or disadvantages either, they should remain the preferred standardization platforms to ensure compatible standards not only between the EU and US, but also with third countries. This ensures compatible standards not only between the EU and U.S., but also with third countries. The organizations also agree on the ultimate goal of eliminating redundant conformity assessment procedures.
NEMA and Orgalime also recommend the complete elimination of customs tariffs, simplification of customs procedures, and cooperation on government procurement and export controls. The value of U.S.–EU trade flows in NEMA-scope products exceeds $15 billion annually.
A copy of the joint position paper is available here.
State of Georgia
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) held a Board of Directors Meeting on November 5, 2014 in Savannah, Georgia. A presentation was given by Ted Miltiades, Director of the Office of Construction Codes and Bill Guinade, Chairman of the State Codes Advisory Committee (SCAC).
The Office of Construction Codes and the SCAC recommended the DCA adopt the following new code editions:
The Office of Construction Codes and the SCAC also recommended the DCA adopt the 2015 Georgia Amendments to the following State Minimum Standard Codes:
The adopted Georgia Amendments can be reviewed here:
If you have questions regarding the referenced documents, please contact the Construction Codes Program at 404-679-3118 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Contact: Bryan Holland, firstname.lastname@example.com
State of Montana
The State of Montana, Department of Labor and Industry, has adopted the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code without significant amendment. The final adoption notice was filed on October 14, 2014, and the 2014 NEC became effective on October 23, 2014 after the Secretary of State published the notice. The respective councils and commissions of local cities, towns and counties have an additional 90 days to adopt the new code.
State of California
State of Arkansas
The State of Arkansas Department of Labor announced the adoption of the 2014 NEC with an effective date of November 21, 2014.
010.13 Administrative Regulations of the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas
Amendment 1. Amend Rule 010.13-008 (A) and (B), dealing with the National Electrical Code, to read as follows:
010.13-008 The National Electrical Code
A. The Board hereby adopts and incorporates herein the National Electrical Code, 20112014 edition of the National Fire Protection Association.
B. The National Electrical Code, 2014, shall be the standard for the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical facilities and the performance of electrical work.
010.13-022 Effective Date, Repealer and History
A. Effective June 1, 2008 all previous regulations promulgated by the Board are hereby repealed.
B. The effective date of these regulations is June 1, 2008.
C. History
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State of Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) created technical committees comprised of individuals in the respective trades to review the codes and make recommendations to the Commission. Each committee will recommend modifications to change the codes to meet the needs of the State. Those recommendations are then reviewed and voted on by the OUBCC. Once the vote is complete, the rules process to adopt the codes is started.
Final Presentations for the for the Building, Existing Building, Fire, Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes will be given at the October 21, 2014 meeting. Copies of the presentations and the comment forms reviewed by the committees are available on the Technical Committee Meeting Page. Click here to view them.
The Electrical Technical Committee presentation was given at the September 16, 2014 meeting. That presentation and the public comment forms reviewed by the committee are available on the Technical Committee Meeting Page of our website. Click here to view them.
U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has determined that the 2013 edition of the ANSI/ASHRAE/IES1 Standard 90.1: Energy Standard for Buildings, Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings would improve energy efficiency in buildings subject to the code compared to the 2010 edition of Standard 90.1. DOE has determined that buildings built to Standard 90.1-2013, as compared with buildings built to Standard 90.1-2010, would result in national source energy savings of approximately 8.5 percent and site energy savings of approximately 7.6 percent of commercial building energy consumption. Upon publication of this affirmative determination, States are required to certify that they have reviewed the provisions of their commercial building code regarding energy efficiency, and, as necessary, updated their codes to meet or exceed Standard 90.1-2013. Additionally, this notice provides guidance to States on certifications and requests for extensions of deadlines for certification statements.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has preliminarily determined that the 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) would improve energy efficiency in buildings subject to the code compared to the 2012 edition. DOE analysis indicates that buildings meeting the 2015 IECC (as compared with buildings meeting the 2012 IECC) would result in national source energy savings of approximately 1.03 percent, site energy savings of approximately 1.12 percent, and energy cost savings of approximately 0.90 percent of residential building energy consumption, as regulated by the IECC. If this determination is finalized, each State would be required by statute to certify that it has reviewed the provisions of its residential building code regarding energy efficiency, and made a determination as to whether to update their code to meet or exceed the 2015 IECC. Additionally, this notice provides guidance to States on these processes and associated certifications.
For further information contact:
Jeremiah WilliamsU.S. Department of EnergyOffice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy1000 Independence Avenue SW EE-5BWashington, DC 20585(202) firstname.lastname@example.com
The Florida Building Commission, Electrical Technical Advisory Committee will have a teleconference meeting on Friday, October 3, 2014 to discuss the possibility of adopting the 2014 National Electrical Code as part of the proposed 5th Edition (2014) Florida Building Code.
The call-in number is 1-626-521-0017. The attendee access code is 700-803-917. To connect to the webinar, go to www.global.gotomeeting.com/join/700803917.
North Carolina
In response to discussion at the September 9, 2014 meeting of the NC Building Code Council, the Electrical Ad Hoc Committee has been reactivated to prepare the required fiscal analysis as required per NC General Statute GS 143-138(a) and 150B-21.4(b1) for the proposed adoption of the 2014 National Electrical Code. The meetings are being held at the NC Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, located at 322 Chapanoke Road, Conference Room 239 in Raleigh, North Carolina on the following dates and time:
The Electrical Ad Hoc Committee will submit the completed fiscal analysis to the Standing Electrical Committee on or after the October 30th meeting. Upon approval of the completed fiscal analysis, the Standing Electrical Committee will submit the fiscal analysis along with a petition for rulemaking to adopt the 2014 National Electrical Code with committee proposed amendments at the December 9, 2014 meeting of the NC Building Code Council. This meeting will be held at 9:00 AM at the NCSU McKimmon Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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State of Illinois
2015 IECC - The State of Illinois is beginning the update cycle for the Illinois Energy Conservation Code from the 2012 IECC to the 2015 IECC. The Illinois Energy Conservation Advisory Council (ILECAC), who reviews and votes on all proposed amendments to the Code, is currently accepting amendments and comments. All amendments and comments are due December 1, 2014 and must be submitted to Lisa Mattingly at [email@example.com]. If you wish to address the Council, a request should be sent at least 15 days prior to the Council Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with Section 6-9-40 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended, the South Carolina Building Codes Council intends to adopt the following building codes for use in the state of South Carolina.
Mandatory codes include the:
Permissive codes include the:
The Council specifically requests comments concerning sections of the proposed editions, which may be unsuitable for enforcement in South Carolina. Written comments may be submitted to:
Roger K. Lowe, Administrator PO Box 11329, Columbia, SC 29211-1329 on or before March 1, 2015
The final meeting of the North Carolina Electrical Ad Hoc Committee was held on September 3, 2014 at the Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Committee assembled their final report and presented it to the Standing Electrical Committee. The Standing Electrical Committee approved the final report and will proceed to submit a petition for rulemaking to the Building Code Council during the September 9, 2014 meeting to be held at 9:00 AM at the NCSU McKimmon Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The petition for rulemaking will include a recommendation to adopt the 2014 National Electrical Code with committee proposed amendments.
The Building Code Council will vote either to deny or grant the petition. The Building Code Council will give no further consideration to the petition, if denied. If the petition is granted, a public hearing on the petition will take place during the December 9, 2014 meeting of the Building Code Council. The written public comment period will expire on January 13, 2015. The final adoption meeting will take place on or after the Building Code Council Meeting to be held on March 10, 2015.
State Of Ohio
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Ohio Board of Building Standards will convene for a public hearing at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 19, 2014, in Hearing Room #1, at 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit testimony on proposed actions taken on select rules of the Administrative Code, identified as Amendments Group LXXXIX (89), pursuant to Chapters 119, 3781, 3791, and 4104.of the Revised Code.
Synopsis of the proposed rule changes:
Part A – Ohio Building Code Rules
Consider the following amended rules of the Administrative Code: 4101:1-3-01 to clarify the appropriate NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) edition to be used for R-3 occupancies using the Residential Code of Ohio requirements; 4101:1-35-01 to update the NFPA 70 standard in the Ohio Building Code to the 2014 edition for non-residential buildings as a result of approved Petition #13-004, to add "residential" to the title of ASHRAE 90.1, and to list TIA 10-4 and TIA 10-5 with the NFPA 72 standard to clarify the intent of the low frequency alarm requirements for fire alarm and emergency alarm systems and smoke alarms.
Contact: Don Iverson: email@example.com
State of Georgia
The State Codes Advisory Committee (SCAC) met on July 24, 2014. It will recommend the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Board adopt the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). It also considered and will recommend adoption of the optional 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Georgia Amendments and the optional 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with Georgia Amendments. In addition, the SCAC considered and will recommend adoption of the Georgia Amendments to the following State Minimum Standard Codes: the 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC), Georgia Prescriptive Deck Details (2014 Edition), 2012 International Building Code (IBC), 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) and 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC).
The Notice of Intention to Adopt, Synopsis, and proposed Georgia Amendments are available for review on the Georgia Department of Community Affairs website.
The proposed new Code Editions and proposed Georgia Amendments will be presented to the Department of Community Affairs Board at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), 131 Hutchison Island Rd., Savannah, Georgia 31421. If approved, the proposed new Code Editions and Georgia Amendments will become effective January 1, 2015. If you have questions regarding the referenced documents, please contact the Construction Codes Program at 404-679-3118 or firstname.lastname@example.com .
Contact: Bryan Holland, firstname.lastname@example.com
North Carolina Electrical Code:
The North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) Electrical Ad Hoc Committee has scheduled a set of meetings to begin review of the 2014 National Electrical Code as follows:
These five meetings will be followed by a meeting of the Electrical Standing Committee on Sept. 4 – 1:00 PM-4:30 PM ET – same location. On Sept. 9, the Building Code Council (BCC) will hold a meeting and public hearing at 9:00 AM ET at the NCSU McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh.
North Carolina Existing Building Code:
The 2015 NC Existing Building Code has been adopted by the BCC with a March 1, 2015 effective date. The 1995 NC Existing Building Code will expire on March 1, 2015. The NC Rehabilitation Code will remain effective until March 1, 2018 (3-year overlap).
North Carolina Energy Conservation Code:
Effective July 30, North Carolina General Statute 143‑138 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
"(b15) Exclusion from Energy Code Requirements for Existing Commercial Buildings. – The alteration of commercial buildings and structures that received a certificate of occupancy prior to January 1, 2012, may be subject to the rules pertaining to energy efficiency and energy conservation that were in effect on December 31, 2011. The addition to commercial buildings and structures that received a certificate of occupancy prior to January 1, 2012, may be subject to the rules pertaining to energy efficiency and energy conservation that were in effect on December 31, 2011, so long as the addition does not increase the building area of the existing commercial building or structure to more than one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the building area of the commercial building or structure as it was in existence on December 31, 2011. For the purpose of this subsection, the term "commercial buildings and structures" shall include all structures and buildings that are not classified as a Group R occupancy by the Building Code Council."
State of Maine
Maine has adopted the 2014 NEC as the Chapter 120 Electrical Installation Standards governed by the Maine Electricians' Examining Board.
Adoption date was July 1, 2014; for more information on the State Code implementation.
Contact: Jack Lyons, firstname.lastname@example.com
State of Rhode Island
The 2014 National Electrical Code was filed with the Secretary of State in Rhode Island on July 2, 2014 and is anticipated to be officially adopted August 1, 2014. There will be a required 20 day period in the Secretary of State's office prior to being implemented.
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State of New Mexico
The State of New Mexico, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Division of Construction Industries and Manufactured Housing has adopted the 2014 New Mexico Electrical Code, based on the 2014 National Electrical Code.
The effective date is August 1, 2014.
The new 2014 New Mexico Electrical Code can be found in Title 14, Chapter 10, Part 4 of the New Mexico Administrative Code (14.10.4 NMAC).
The State's website will be updated shortly to reflect the 2014 NMEC adoption and associated amendments.
Most of the previous amendments to the 2011 NMEC are carried over to the 2014 NMEC.
The State of New Mexico is to be applauded for their timely incorporation of the 2014 National Electrical Code into the NMEC.
The 2014 NEC contains the most up-to-date electrical safety provisions that will help ensure the health and well-being of New Mexico residents in the places where they live and work.
It also recognizes advances in products and technology that will help the electrical industry in New Mexico gain a competitive edge and take advantage of the most current trends in construction technology.
Mike Stone,
State of North Dakota
North Dakota State Electrical Board voted to adopt the 2014 NEC with an effective date of September 1, 2014. This adoption will provide a great benefit to the citizens of North Dakota by increasing electrical safety of all buildings constructed in the state.
Contact: Don Iverson,
State of Minnesota
The Minnesota Board of Electricity
has adopted the 2014 National Electrical Code which will apply to all jobs when the permit is filed on or after July 1, 2014. Electrical license examinations taken after July 1, 2014, will be based on the requirements of the 2014 NEC.
Provisions of the 2011 National Electrical Code will apply where the electrical work associated with the project has started and the permit is filed before July 1, 2014.
The State of Minnesota should be applauded for their commitment to Fire & Electrical safety for all citizens in the state. This adoption will ensure that all buildings in the state will have the most current electrical safety codes available in today's built environment.
Don Iverson,
State of Iowa
The State of Iowa, Department of Public safety will hold a public hearing for the adoption of the 2014 National Electrical code (NEC) with several fire & life safety amendments. The public hearing is scheduled on August 12, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in the 1st floor public conference room (Room 125) of the Oran Pape State Office Building, 215 East 7th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. Persons may present their views orally or in writing at the public hearing. Otherwise, any written comments or information regarding these proposed amendments may be directed to the Agency Rules Administrator by mail to Agency Rules Administrator, Iowa Department of Public Safety, Oran Pape State Office Building, 215 East 7th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, or by electronic mail to
email@example.com by 4:30 p.m. on August 11, 2014.
I encourage the industry to come and voice their concern towards the electrical board's actions for removing important fire & electrical safety provisions from the 2014 NEC. Iowa citizens deserve the most up to date electrical code to continue to keep the state in the forefront of electrical safety to ensure the wellbeing of all citizens in the state.
Don Iverson,
State of Washington
The 2014 National Electrical Code, with Washington State amendments, becomes effective on July 1, 2014.
The rules, found in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-46B, are now available electronically from the Washington State Labor and Industries website.
Printed copies are forthcoming.
The previous Washington State Electrical Code was based on the 2008 NEC.
With this adoption, Washington moves from the 2008 to the 2014 NEC, passing over the 2011 NEC edition.
In another significant aspect of this code adoption, Washington moves from the 2005 NEC provisions for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter protection in dwelling units to the 2014 NEC provisions, ensuring a higher level of electrical safety for Washington residents.
This adoption will help the electrical industry in Washington stay current with technological advances in areas such as solar and wind energy, electric vehicle charging, lighting and use of higher voltages.
The industry will also be able to take advantage of new products and technologies that are now recognized by the 2014 NEC, such as modular data centers and energy management systems.
Mike Stone –
State of Florida
Effective July 1, 2014, all one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes undergoing a repair, or a level 1 alteration as defined in the Florida Building Code, may use smoke alarms powered by 10-year nonremovable, nonreplaceable batteries in lieu of retrofitting such dwelling with smoke alarms powered by the dwelling's electrical system. Effective January 1, 2015, a battery-powered smoke alarm that is newly installed or replaces an existing battery-powered smoke alarm must be powered by a nonremovable, nonreplaceable battery that powers the alarm for at least 10 years. The battery requirements of this section do not apply to a fire alarm, smoke detector, smoke alarm, or ancillary component that is electronically connected as a part of a centrally monitored or supervised alarm system. The new rules can be found in Florida Statute 553.883.
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State of Georgia
On March 5, 2014, the National Electrical Code Task Force was charged with reviewing the 2014 National Electrical Code and any proposed amendments, in order to replace the 2011 National Electrical Code for the State Minimum Standard Codes. Task Force members were mindful that any revision or amendment of the 2014 National Electrical Code shall have reasonable and substantial connection with the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community. In addition, the financial impact and costs associated with the proposed changes were carefully taken into consideration. The Task Force has finalized their review of the 2014 National Electrical Code and will present a final report and recommendation at the July 24 State Codes Advisory Committee meeting. After approval of the recommendations from the Task Force and the State Codes Advisory Committee, the 2014 NEC is tentatively scheduled for an effective date of January 1, 2015.
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Louisiana House Bill 1267 has been signed into law and goes into effect August 1, 2014. The bill amends R.S. 40:1563(M) and R.S. 40:1574(L) as shown below:
R.S. 40:1563 M.(1) The fire marshal, or his designee, shall have the authority to require the owner or lessee of a structure that was in existence as of August 1, 2014, and is utilized as a hotel to install a carbon monoxide alarm system when he determines, as a result of a plan review, investigation, or inspection, that a carbon monoxide source within or attached to the building or structure poses a threat of carbon monoxide poisoning. The source of carbon monoxide may include but not be limited to an attached enclosed garage or fossil-fuel burning appliance or appliances.
(2) For purposes of this Subsection, the following terms mean:
(a) "Attached enclosed garage" means a structure or portion of a structure without openings or openings on only one side that is used for the parking or storage of private motor vehicles.
(b) "Hotel" means a building or structure that was in existence as of August 1, 2014, which is utilized as a residential occupancy building containing sleeping units where the occupants are primarily transient in nature, including boarding houses, hotels, and motels.
R.S. 40:1574 L. An owner or lessee of a hotel, as defined by R.S. 40:1563(M), or the agent of such owner or lessee, shall declare the presence of a carbon monoxide source or the attachment of a parking garage to the hotel at the time building plans and specifications for the hotel are submitted to the fire marshal for review.
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The effective date of the 2012 Virginia Codes will be July 14, 2014. This includes the 2011
National Electrical Code.Code sections under petition may be suspended as necessary until resolution. The regulations published in the Virginia Register.
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State of Mississippi
Mississippi has enacted its first statewide building code. Senate Bill 2378, which amends Title 17, Chapter 2 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, has been signed into law and takes effect on August 1, 2014.
(1) Except as provided in Section 17-2-1(1) and subsection (3) of this section, a county board of supervisors or municipal governing authority shall adopt and amend as minimum codes one (1) of the following as the State Uniform Construction Code:
(a) One (1) of the last three (3) adopted editions of the International Building Code (IBC) and any specific appendix or appendices as adopted and amended by the Mississippi Building Codes Council;
(b) One (1) of the last three (3) adopted editions of the International Residential Code (IRC), and any specific appendix or appendices as adopted and amended by the Mississippi Building Codes Council, with the exception of those provisions that
require the installation of a multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler system or any other fire sprinkler protection system in a new or existing one- or two-family dwelling;
(c) Other codes addressing matters such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and fuel gas, and any specific appendix or appendices as adopted and amended by the Mississippi Building Codes Council.
(2) In addition to the codes required under this section, subject to the provisions of subsection (3) of this section, a county or municipality may adopt construction codes that are not less stringent than the codes adopted in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the provisions of this section go into effect, the board of supervisors of a county and/or the governing authorities of any municipality within a county, upon resolution duly adopted and entered upon its minutes, may choose not to be subject to the code requirements imposed under this section.
(4) These provisions do not apply to those buildings exempt from enforcement in Section 17-2-7 and Section 17-2-9.
(5) These provisions do not apply to manufactured homes or mobile homes as defined in Section 75-49-3.
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State of New York- Energy Code Alert
Notice of Proposed Rule Making
Update to the Commercial Provisions of the State Energy Conservation Construction Code.
The Division of Building Standards and Codes is pleased to announce that a proposal to update the State Energy Conservation Construction Code applicable to commercial buildings will be published in the June 18, 2014 edition of the
New York
State Register
. Comments received during the public comment period will be presented for final consideration by the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council.
The Energy Code for commercial buildings, as amended by this proposed rule, will meet or exceed the requirements of the 2010 edition of the publication entitled ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1: Energy Standards for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings ("ASHRAE 90.1-2010"), published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. The current Energy Code for commercial buildings is set forth in Chapter 5 of the 2010 edition of the publication entitled Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (the "2010 ECCCNYS"), published by the International Code Council, Inc. In general, the Energy Code for commercial buildings, as amended by this proposed rule, will be set forth in the "commercial provisions" of the 2012 edition of the publication entitled International Energy Conservation Code (the "2012 IECC"), published by the International Code Council, Inc. The amendments to the 2012 IECC are made in the publication entitled 2014 Supplement to the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the "2014 Supplement"), published by the New York State Department of State.
Rule Making Schedule
Dates for Rule Making:
Public Comment Period Ends:
Public Hearings to be held:
Written comments can be submitted to:
Jack Lyons:
State of Virginia
The Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development held a meeting on May 19, 2014. Mr. Anthony Clatterbuck, Chairman of the Codes and Standards Committee, reported on the morning meeting of the Committee. Mr. Clatterbuck reported that the Committee discussed problems and concerns with provisions on fire safety of floors contained in the 2012 International Residential Code that had been adopted by reference into the final Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). Following a discussion of the building and enforcement issues, a motion was made to suspend and readopt the USBC and remove the adoption by reference of the International Residential Code Section R501.3 from the final USBC and for the readopted regulation to be scheduled to become effective on July 14, 2014. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
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SHARJAH An unlikely swathe of land in Sharjah's industrial area has sprung to life with thousands of residents flocking there for night-long community cricket matches during Ramadan.
The dusty unused corner in Industrial Area 1 near Troy University has been transformed into a Ramadan-long carnival of cricket, socialising and feasting after sunset. Thousands of residents, some from Dubai and Ajman, flock there to see local teams compete for the Ramadan trophy organised by the Al Madina Cricket Academy.
On weekends and for important matches, an estimated 3,000 people visit the venue.
Lasting till about 3am each night, the Ramadan night cricket matches draw mostly low-income Pakistani workers looking for a break from routine, tough day jobs. Expat fans from other countries too — Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh — cheer for their local teams, with plenty of tea and kebab breaks in between.
The once-rundown plot has been reinvented into an open-air makeshift stadium of sorts, with plastic seats marking the borders, mini-floodlights, a giant TV screen, parking area and food stalls at hand. The action starts at about 9.30pm. Entry is free in this event, which has come to be seen as a Ramadan tradition now. "I'm so glad to have this event in my life, otherwise I would have to watch TV at home. It's great to be out with so many people cheering and having fun, even if it's hot," said a Pakistani worker.
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i know there is the whole argument about engaging with homophobic countries in-order to achieve change, but when a country like this, actually introduces new legislation to outlaw same sex relationships, it's time to cut off all aid, and close embassies…..And please can we bury the idea that homophobia only exists in developing countries because the former colonial powers introduced it. Funny how all those former colonial powers like britain/france/spain/holland/belgium have some of the most progressives pro-gay legislation in the world….
It is way past time that the LGB press clued up to the effects of US evangelical groups in countries like Burundi, where, basically with funds, equipment and workers from the USA, thanks to very helpful tax rules, they operate extensively, including owning media companies. The US-funded but English-based Trans World Radio, an anti-gay and "Rapture" (ie judgenent day) promoting organisation, has its own, evangelical-only radio station in the country, for example.
i was in burundi in 1989 and history told there was traditional homosexuality there . even by the kings .
africa say it is not gay but .like every where we are 10%
we should stop all aid to those counties and have minimal diplomatic relations with them. religious groups again for sure .
religions fill a few stomachs and feeds hate .
we are gay and here to stay you can eradicate us today the next generation will be gay .should we eradicate a religion it shall not come back . what is natural ?
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