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Monday, December 1, 2008

11:30 am Registration

12:00 - 3:00 PM Meeting & Lunch

**********MEETING LOCATION**********

CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

1401 West Royal Lane

Irving, TX 75063

See Meeting Location and Directions for more information.

1/17/2008 - The response to the December meeting has exceeded our expectations.  The room we reserved at CEF has a maximum capacity of 85 people.  There are about 15 openings still available if you would like to attend.  We will accept reservations on a first come, first serve basis.  

Due to the limited space, we will not be able to accommodate people who do not RSVP by the 11/24/2008 deadline.

If you would like to attend the meeting, please RSVP to Steve Unger no later than Monday November 24, 2008.  

We are catering food for this event from Pappas BBQ.  

Speaker/Program

AHJ Panel Discussion

 

David Kerr City of Plano
Jay Loucks City of Dallas
Rick Matsuda City of Dallas
Bob Morgan City of Fort Worth
Mark Redlitz Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office

 

The following subjects will be discussed, time permitting:

Topic 1: Texas Fire Marshall’s Office Update on Licensing And Law Changes

Mark Redlitz with the State Fire Marshall’s Office to discuss hot topics regarding fire protection in the state.

Topic 2: Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Submittals

·         Current codes in effect for sprinkler and fire alarm 

·         Discuss any “key” amendments you have in your jurisdiction. 

·         Major denial issues.

·         Different types of permits.

·         Brief overview of the inspection process. 

Topic 3: Plan Denial Resolution

·         Policies for resolution of plan denial comments. 

·         Differences of professional opinion 

·         Performance-based alternatives to code requirements. 

Topic 4: General Building and Fire Code-Related Topics

·         Building plan submittal process. I

·         Key amendments.  (hose lay distances, requirements for hazardous materials inventory statements, life safety plans, special requirements for high-rise buildings, schools, etc.)

·         Major denial issues you see on plans

·         Hazardous materials or high-piled storage warehouses. These permits are often very specific and vary from one jurisdiction to another. 

·         Special requirements for Water Flow, hydrant placement, or general fire protection site plan issues.

 

 

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