MBOA/ICC Workshops
MBOA has teamed up with ICC to co-sponsor the following seminars:

Fundamentals of the 2003 International Mechanical Code
October 4, 2004 - Baltimore

Fundamentals of the 2003 International Residential Code
October 18, 2004 – Baltimore

Fundamentals of the 2003 International Building Code
October 19, 2004 - Baltimore

For more information, see the ICC website at www.iccsafe.org

Actions by the Board
The Board of Directors of the Maryland Building Officials Association meets monthly to plan for future activities. Please contact the Board members to give them your ideas on how MBOA can serve you better. They need to hear from you.

MBOA Annual Business Meeting and Seminar
The annual business meeting and training seminar is being scheduled by MBOA for December at the Howard County Government Center in Ellicott City. Watch for an announcement of the date.

IBTS
Now is a good time to learn a new acronym. This new organization is named the Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) It was created by NGA, NACO, NLC, CSG and NCSBCS as a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization to assist state and local governments by providing all types of technical services including plan review and inspections for governments that have an overload of projects, on a permanent or temporary basis. Please visit their website to learn more about what services they can provide at www.ibts.org
or call Ashok Goswami at 703 481 2001.

MBOA Website
Please visit the MBOA website that is up and running thanks to the efforts of Shariar Amiri. Please look at www.mboa.org

CODE LYNX
The Code Lynx web site is constantly updated and improved. Please be certain the information for your community is correct. Code Lynx provides links to many state and federal agencies so you can keep up-to-date on what is happening in the building regulatory system. Please provide you input. It is easy to reach at www.mdcodes.org

Maryland Building Performance Standards
DHCD created the next edition of the Maryland Building Performance Standards by the adoption of the 2003 editions of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code. The effective date is September 20, 2004. Modifications to the codes are basically the same as they were for the 2000 editions of the IBC and the IRC

New Booklet
There is a new publication titled Introduction to Building Codes and Guide to Effective and Efficient Code Administration published by NCSBCS. If you need a good booklet for explaining the history, basics and benefits of code enforcement for your public officials or for the general public, this one is for you. Take a look and order from the website at www.ncsbcs.org or phone (703) 437 0100. The cost is about $20.00, much less in quantity.

DHCD CODES EXAM
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offers a Certified Inspector’s Exam that covers the International Building, Residential, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes. In addition, it covers the National Electrical Code and the Maryland Accessibility Code. The exam is offered on an individual needs basis. To make arrangements for taking this exam, call Jim Magliano of the Maryland Codes Administration (410)514-7216.

CERTIFICATION OF THE MAC
The Maryland Accessibility Code (MAC) was certified by the U.S. Department of Justice as being equivalent to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. Several MBOA members were present at the ceremony held at the Statehouse in Annapolis.

Do You Have News?
If you have news, please write to the MBOA Newsletter at the above address, call the president, George Martin or contact the editor, Jim Hanna, at hanna@dhcd.state.md.us.

Dues – Bills for membership renewal have been sent to all members. If you have not paid your dues, please do so. Dues are only $10.00 per year for code officials, so it is a bargain at that price! For individuals who wish to become a new member, we welcome you. Please use the attached form.

MBOA Standing Committees
The Maryland Building Officials Association will create new standing committees for the benefit of all members. MBOA is looking for individuals who wish to serve on standing committees. If you have an interest, please call the president and volunteer your time and expertise.

ICC CERTIFICATION
MBOA received an affidavit of accreditation from ICC to provide accredited training for local building officials. MBOA continues its efforts of providing quality seminars and training, as well as working with ICC to cosponsor training events. The Board of Directors is committed to providing the best speakers available and to cover topics vital to code officials. We need your input and participation to make it a success.

Rehab Code Training
Training sessions are being offered at various locations around the State sponsored by Maryland DHCD and co-sponsored by MBOA, the Maryland Home Improvement Contractors Association, AIA, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. They are:
Fundamentals of the Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code
Oct, 6, 2004 at Cambridge (Dorchester County Library);
November 3, 2004 at Annapolis (Quiet Waters Park)

Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings: Applying Maryland’s Building and Fire Code to Rehab Projects
September 1, 2001, Frostburg;
September 22, 2004, Marriott Greenbelt in Greenbelt;
October 27, 2004, University of Maryland, Stamp Student Union, College Park.

Sessions are also available in November and December. Please register on-line at www.dhcd.state.md.us/smartcodes

Glossary: (for above articles)
NGA National Governors Association
NACO National Association of Counties
CSG Council of State Government
NLC National League of Cities
NCSBCS National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards 

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