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Education is Our Future                                                               March 2017
In This Issue
Countdown to EduCode
Calling All Readers
Calling Volunteers
Featured Article
Featured Article
Membership Survey Results
Solar Seminar a Success
February Chapter Meeting
Featured Article
US Vets Get New Kitchen
Jobs Page Updated
Social Media Sites to be Re-Launched
NLV Self-Cert
Upcoming Programs
And the Countdown to EduCode 2017 Continues...
 
Only 20 days until the 2017, 20th anniversary edition of EduCode!
The celebration event is set for March 20-24, 2017 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino.  
Calling All Readers

SN-ICC will need some readers for the Southern Nevada Scholarship Program starting in mid-March. This will be the time to review the student applications for:
1. High School Students
2. College Renewal (for previous high school award winners now in college) and 
3. College Advance Students
 
Anyone interested in helping out, please contact David Goldstein at: [email protected]
Committee Sign-Up

SN-ICC has several committees for 2016 that do the work of the association.  They include EduCode, Public Outreach, Communications and Membership.  To get further details and to volunteer your time, go to the SN-ICC website by clicking here. Click here for a sign-up sheet for a committee or you can do it at the next chapter meeting.

"Our volunteers are the heart of our association," said SN-ICC President Majid Pakniat.  " Please help the chapter meet its mission and goals by signing up at the next chapter meeting to join one of our committees."
Code Issues:    
What's Wrong With This Picture?  

The pictures shows an illegal tap on the supply side of the meter. Not only is this illegal it is extremely dangerous with potential fatal consequences.
The service in this picture is an overhead service feed from a pole mounted utility transformer. From the utility transformer these conductors run overhead to a service mast located on the dwelling. The extreme DANGER in this illegal tap is that this wiring where the tap was made does not have any over current protection on the primary side of the meter. This illegal practice to steal power unfortunately is extremely hazardous and poses a serious fire hazard, not to mention potential loss of life.
Latest from ICC...

Sharpen your leadership skills, expand your code kno ICC wledge and earn CEUs. Register now at <http://go.iccsafe.org/l/25182/2017-01-04/c1mfmr> to attend the International Code Council's (ICC's) Training and Certification Summit, May 22-26, 2017 at the University of Texas at Arlington. Optional Certification Exams will be available.
Quick Links
EduCode

 

Your membership and participation in the Southern Nevada chapter of the International Code Council (SNICC) is critical to our success as one of the premier chapters in the US. Thank you for your support and commitment.
And the Survey Says...

Your response to our short, two question survey this past month was very clear:
  • When asked what kind of social event most appeals to you, more than 64% of you want a membership mixer at a local venue, 29% favored a 51s baseball game and 27% liked a possible mountain west tourney event.
  • And when asked what night of the week is your preference for an event, 53% said Friday and 44% said Thursday.

The Membership Committee will now look at the options open to us and schedule some events for this year.  Thanks for your input. 
February Solar Seminar A Success

Nearly 50 members attended the Solar Permitting Seminar in February. Bill McGovern was our presenter and he represented the Solar Training and Education for Professionals (STEP) program. This 6-hour training program walked attendees through the review of a complete permit plan application to evaluate its compliance with building, fire, and electrical codes relevant in their respective jurisdictions.
February Chapter Meeting Featured Solar Permitting Program

The program for the February 9 Chapter meeting featured a shorter version of the solar permitting seminar from the day before. Bill McGovern was the presenter.
We also took a group photo of all members at this meeting.The photo now appears on the front page of the web site at www.snicc.org.  
Speaking of Solar...

In March, the UNLV Solar Team will have a groundbreaking event. Here is a photo of their proposed Solar Project that they intend on submitting for the competition. SN-ICC is one of the sponsors for UNLV.  The objective is to design and build a full-size solar-powered house for the U.S. Department of Energy's 2017 Solar Decathlon competition in October. Thanks to SN-ICC and other key donors, the project is close to achieving its $1 million fundraising goal.
US Vets Get a New Kitchen

The US Vets organization on E. Bonanza recently got a new kitchen for its clients. US Vets is one of the organizations supported by HomeAid and we support HomeAid with donations and volunteers.
The kitchen expansion and renovation project, valued at more than $460,000, includes the addition of 1,000 square feet to the current kitchen space, which will receive a walk-in refrigerator, walk-in food storage area, commercial oven and cooktop and will be wheelchair accessible.
SN-ICC Jobs Available Page Updated

The SN-ICC Jobs available page on our web site now contains several postings from locations all over the US.  Check it out.
Social Media Sites to Be Re-launched Today

We will be re-launching our social media sites on March 1st! If you have a Facebook or Twitter account, please like and follow SNICC. If you have any announcements or interesting articles to be shared online, please email them to  [email protected]. We are always looking for content creators; contact us if you're interested in helping to manage the social media sites. Go to our homepage at www.snicc.org and click on the Facebook or Twitter icon at the bottom of the page to reach our site. Thanks!
North Las Vegas Announces North Las Vegas Self-Certification Program 

N. Las Vegas announces a new self-certification program. The purpose of the program is to assist in accelerating the traditional plan review process for eligible development projects.   To participate the registered professionals must meet the minimum requirements of the program.

 

The benefits to participants include:

·       Reduced construction timelines

·       Permit in 4 working days

·       Higher level of exclusive client services

·       Promotion of local firms - drive local business

For additional details of this program, click here.
Upcoming Chapter Programs  
March
 
 No Chapter meeting because of Educode  
 April 13, 2017
A presentation on general legal stamping requirements for plans and documents and what the boards of engineers and architects specifically require for plans and documents.
May 11, 2017  
Chapter Program:
Plastics in Building Construction presented by Doug Evans.
June 8, 2017 
Annual budget meeting 
July 13, 2017 
Joint meeting with SEAsons.