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to the Metro Building Inspectors Association of Greater Grand Rapids website. Our association which is a Chapter of the International Code Council (ICC) represents building enforcement code officials and associated members who have a common interest in building codes and to provide to its’ members continuing education programs in the field of building code and their enforcement for the betterment of the people in the western Michigan they serve.

We hope you find the content and design of this site useful and helpful in getting information that will keep you up to date on the Chapter’s activities and events and other areas related to building codes.

MINUTES

NEXT MEETING:

When:  9:00 a.m., September 9, 2010
Where:  Comfort Suites, 350 Dodge St., Comstock Park, MI 49321  MAP

Program: Overview of the Building Component Safety Information Booklet, presented by Structural Building Components Association, Mike Kelly - Speaker #1161 & Trish Kutz.   Program #15054, 2 Hr. Specialty. & 1 Hr Technical (3 hours total).

FUTURE MEETING:

When:  9:00 a.m., October 14, 2010
Where:  Comfort Suites, 350 Dodge St., Comstock Park, MI 49321  MAP

Program: To be determined

NEWS

REVIEW our RESOURCE LINKS: Note the new additions to our Resource Page under the section called "Code Resources - Info From Other Code Organizations" for BCC:

• Michigan Barrier Free, PA 1 of 1966, Re: "Change of Use" & the "50% Rule"
• PA 6 of 2008, Re: "Owner built residence transfer act"

Make a request to a board member to add others!

LETTER FROM BCC RE: Irvin Poke's letter informing local governmental jurisdictions of code enforcement services available from the BCC.

WHAT IS A SWIMMING POOL BASED ON THE 24" WATER DEPTH REQUIREMENT? Swimming Pool Definition - ICC Interpretation

LETTER FROM BCC RE: Private Inspection Companies and 1972 PA230

CONGRATULATIONS TO PHILIP BRUMMEL:  "Code Official of the Year" for 2010!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR ICC REGION V PRESIDENT (Click Here)

ATTENTION METRO MEMBERS: If you have not done this yet, please let us know if you want your minutes/newsletters sent to you via e-mail only by filling in the attached form and faxing to Linda Bush at Code Source PC.  Click here for the form.