Central Florida Chapter BOAF/ICC Inc.

Welcome to the Central Florida Chapter BOAF/ICC Website.  Here you will find information about our chapter meetings, hot topics, building code updates, and useful links to the state BOAF website, Florida statutes and rules, governing boards, and local member building departments.  Feel free to peruse the pages.  Check back frequently as we plan to update regularly.  If you have suggestions or spot corrections that need to be made, call or email the administrator at the phone number/email at the bottom of the page.

Did your building department participate in Building Safety Month?   If so, send us pictures of your event(s).  Also, if your local government did a proclamation regarding Building Safety Month (or Week) let us know.  Send a copy and we'll post it in the Did You Know section.

NEWS FLASH:  the 2012 BOAF Conference Golf Event will be Sunday, June 3rd at Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course.  Team registration deadline is May 15th.  To get more details, play, or sponsor click on the links below (forms must be completed and faxed or mailed):

   Player information/registration

   Hole Sponsorship

   Sponsorship

NEWS FLASH:  additional volunteers are still needed to help at the BOAF conference.  If you or some of your staff can help contact the state office at 407-804-1001 or send an email to Doug@BOAF.net

NEWS FLASH: if you are a contractor who needs CEUs for your CILB license before the end of August you may be interested in a class being put on by HBA May 29th and 30th. (Not all of these classes are approved for BCAIB credits.)  Click here for more information:  Contractor class at HBA  

NEWS FLASH:  several changes affecting building departments as of July 1st, 2012, will take effect as a result of the passing of SB 704.  For a link to the bill text click here: SB 704      (One noteable change-- plans examiners and inspectors will now be required by law to identify the specific plan or project features that do not comply with code and also to cite the specific code section being violated when plan review or inspection is rejected)

NEWS FLASH:  FS 514 was amended by HB 1263 and TOOK EFFECT April 27th.  The change mandates that Florida's County and City Building Departments are now responsible for reviewing applications and issuing construction permits for public swimming pools under the Florida Building Code.  For more information and links to checklists click here: Department of Health    

What's New on the Site

(6/22/12)

• Added meeting highlights from the May 9th Chapter meeting.

(5/7/2012)

• Added additional information under News Flash for FS 514 (SB 1263) and HB 704 regarding plans review and inspections.

• Added sub tab May Is Building Safety Month under the main tab DID YOU KNOW and added information on Ocoee proclamation.

• Added info and links on HOME page for contractor training opportunity and SB 704 (several changes affecting building departments that take effect July 1st).

• Added link on HOME page to info and registration for the June 3rd golf event at the annual BOAF conference. 

    Next Chapter Meeting June 13th, 2012

Discussion of HB 1263 that went into effect April 27th   Presenter: Judith Hecker from the Department of Health

Effective date for HB 1263 was 4-27-12 authorizing local government responsibility over construction and modification reviews for public swimming pools and public bathing places.

**********9:00 a.m.************

 Home Builders Association Metro Orlando
 544 Mayo Avenue
 Maitland, Florida 32751

Agenda

 Call to Order at 9:00 AM

1. Program--Discussion of HB 1263
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
   1. Treasurer’s Report
   2. Approval of Minutes
   3. Introduction of Guests
   4. Committee Reports
   5. Unfinished Business
   6. New Business
   7. Adjourn

PAST PROGRAMS

May 9th--Judith Hecker of the Department of Health presented a program on HB1263 that went into effect on April 27th giving full responsibility for plan review of commercial pools to buidling departments.  The Department of Health is now responsible only for issuing permits to operate these pools.  Contact: Judith_Hecker@doh.state.fl.us

April 11th-- Bemmie Eustace -- differences in the 2010 Florida Building Code --Accessibility compared to 2007 FBC Chapter 11    beaustace@interplanllc.com

March 14th -- Tom Allen presented a program on significant changes in the 2010 Florida Building Code.

February 8th -- John Preister of the Department of Motor Vehicles.  Presentation on set-up and tie-down of mobile homes. 

January--Michael Lingerfelt of Lingerfelt International on Post-Disaster Safety Assessment.  Contact mlingerfelt@Lingerfelt-Int.com

December--Jennifer Hatfield Jennifer Hatfield, FSPA Government Relations Consultant – 2010 Swimming Pool and Spa Code Update  Contact: mailto:Jennifer@floridapoolpro.com

November--Preventing Moisture Penetrations in Masonry Construction. Presented by Jim Gulde. (Contact: Jim@masonryinfo.com)

October-- 1ST HOUR:  Chris Little and Jeff Sterner presented Metal Lath and accessories with AMICO.      2ND HOUR: Tom Allen presented 1 hour CEU training on ETHICS.

September--Allen Johnson unveiled the new Central Florida BOAF website

August--New FBC Changes and Wind Zones

July--Hilte Firestop Systems presented by Chris Crosby. (Contact: Christopher.crosby@hilti.com) We also  had special guest Mike Lingerfelt of Lingerfelt International (Disaster safety assessments program. Contact mlingerfelt@Lingerfelt-Int.com ) and Timothy McGrath of DBPR (unlicensed contractor activity.  Contact: Timothy.McGrath@dbpr.state.fl.us)

 Above:  Bemmie Eustace presents an informative program on 2010 Accessiblity at the April 11th chapter meeting.  

 2012 - 2013 Chapter Officers

Cindy Nielson-Chapter Director; Dean Hall-Treasurer; Roy Eden-Secretary; Dan Florian-Past President; Mike Rickabaugh-President; Ralph Jones-State Director

Officers serve a term of one year in their position and, subject to vote of the members, move in consecutive years through the chairs from Chapter Director to Treasurer to Secretary to Vice-President to President to Past President. 

Serving as an officer is a good opportunity to give back to and work towards improving the industry that provides your livelihood.  Let an officer know if you are interested in serving.  See our By-Laws in the "About Us" section for more information on requirements and duties of officers.   

         Typical Chapter Meeting Schedule

• Class/Program from 9-10 am
• Business Meeting from 10:15 to 11:30  (times are approximate)
• Meeting ends with the 50/50 drawing.  Portion retained by chapter goes towards college scholarship program.
• Every other month the Chapter meeting is followed by a meeting with the HBA Joint Issues committee geared towards improving various aspects of relations between building departments and the construction community.

Meetings are held at the Home Builders Association building located at 644 Mayo Avenue, Maitland, Florida  32751.