inside this issueinside this issue summer 2012 · page 3 agenda 1. call to order 2. introduction of...
TRANSCRIPT
Page 1
“The goal of the Minnesota Building Permits Technicians Association is to
provide, promote, and support education, networking,
professionalism, certification, and recognition of its membership.”
Summer 2012
Minnesota Building Permit Technicians Association
Volume 15, Issue 4 July/August 2012
Officers
President Barb Williams - City of Otsego 8899 Nashua Avenue NE Otsego, MN 55330 763-441-2593 fax 763-441-8823 [email protected] Vice-President Michele Engberg - Goodhue Co.
509 West Fifth Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-385-3114
fax 651-385-3106 [email protected]
Secretary May Vang - City of New Brighton 803 Old Highway 8 NW New Brighton, MN 55112 651-638-2043 • fax 651-638-2044 [email protected] Treasurer Katie Schlundt—City of Roseville 2660 Civic Center Dr Roseville, MN 55113 Work 651-792-7089 fax 651-792-7070 [email protected]
Duluth...our hearts go out to you…
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/duluth-experiences-one-of-worst-floods-
on-record-photos/2012/06/21/gJQAPZ0nsV_blog.html more pictures on page 7
Thank you Cari Williamette!
MBPTA appreciates your dedication, enthusiasm and time in educating our group MBPTA Officers & Members
regarding solar power and
electrical systems. ~ MBPTA ~
INSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUE
Letter from MBPTA
President
page 2
Agenda for July Meeting
page 3
Meeting Dates
page 4
Permit Tech Questions
Page 5
Directions to Upcoming
Meeting
Page 7
Page 2
Benefits of Membership Include:
Mail your completed membership
form and check to: Katie Schlundt City of Roseville
2660 Civic Center Dr Roseville, MN 55113
Make checks payable to:
MBPTA
Quality Education and Training Opportunities
Wide Variety of Networking Opportunities
Scholarships for Higher Learning Programs for Members and Children of Members
2012 MBPTA
INFORMATION
Annual MBPTA
membership dues vary
by size and type of your
City and/or
organization.
Memberships start as
low as $50 per year.
The 2012
Membership
Application can be
found at:
WWW.MBPTA.ORG
Hi all!
Wow, what a crazy summer it’s been in Otsego, we’re experiencing double the amount of building than we had last year. It is certainly a welcome change consider-
ing the alternative. I wanted to mention that our Annual Fall Education is coming up on October 25th so be sure to get those requests into your managers so you can attend. It will be on the 2012 IRC Transi-tion from the 2006 IRC with Roger Axel, New Hope’s Build-
ing Official. One last thing – our educational portion of this month’s meet-ing will cover residential framing. The speaker is Andy Schre-der from St Francis. I’m very interested to hear about that be-
cause for us, it is the number one failed inspection. -See you July 31st in New Hope!!
Discounts on Seminar Rates
Message from your President...
Regular Meetings typically include a business meeting, an
educational/informational component, and refreshments.
MBPTA Members: The meeting fee is included in the an-
nual membership dues.
Guests are welcome to attend: $20.00 at the door.
Please RSVP.
Page 3
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Introduction of Members, Guests & Officers
3. Approval of Minutes: May 22, 2012 (New Brighton)
4. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
5. Committee Reports
a. Education Committee
b. Communications Committee – Barb Williams / May Vang
c. Membership Committee - Megan Bonnema
6. General Business
a. BIT Program Status Update - Matt Simoneau
b. MN Rules Chapter 1300 Committee – Michele Engberg
c. Review Permit Tech Questions
d. Open floor for Comments / Questions / Discussions
Adjournment
Immediately after the regular meeting Andy Schreder, from the
City of St. Francis will give a presentation regarding framing
and insulation inspections.
MBPTA MBPTA MBPTA MBPTA
meetings are meetings are meetings are meetings are
the LAST the LAST the LAST the LAST
Tuesday ofTuesday ofTuesday ofTuesday of
every other every other every other every other
month at month at month at month at
9:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,
unlessunlessunlessunless
notified notified notified notified
otherwiseotherwiseotherwiseotherwise.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
City of New Hope at 9:30 a.m. The Membership Committee will meet prior to the regular meeting.
Caring for Our Community: Caring for Our Community: Caring for Our Community: Caring for Our Community:
Cash or check donations for food to “Hunger Solutions Cash or check donations for food to “Hunger Solutions Cash or check donations for food to “Hunger Solutions Cash or check donations for food to “Hunger Solutions
of MN” are being accepted. Please make your checks of MN” are being accepted. Please make your checks of MN” are being accepted. Please make your checks of MN” are being accepted. Please make your checks
payable to “Hunger Solutions of MN” and thanks for giving.payable to “Hunger Solutions of MN” and thanks for giving.payable to “Hunger Solutions of MN” and thanks for giving.payable to “Hunger Solutions of MN” and thanks for giving.
Contact Barb Benesch at:
763-717-4028 or
-view.mn.us
if you are planning to
attend the meeting.
Please RSVP by:
Friday, July 23rd
RSVP Gail Keykal at [email protected]
hope.mn.us if you are
attending the
July 31st
meeting in
New Hope.
REMIND
ER
Page 4
MBPTA News & Updates MBPTA News & Updates MBPTA News & Updates MBPTA News & Updates
2012 MBPTA MEETINGS:
July 31 - New Hope
September 25 - Mounds View
October 25 - TBD (Fall Education Day)
November 27 - Otsego (ABM Meeting)
Visit our new and improved Visit our new and improved Visit our new and improved Visit our new and improved
website at website at website at website at www.mbpta.org www.mbpta.org www.mbpta.org www.mbpta.org !!!!
Things you can find when visiting:Things you can find when visiting:Things you can find when visiting:Things you can find when visiting:
♦ Exam Details and Fees ♦ How to Become a Certified Permit Tech ♦ MBPTA’s Lending Library ♦ MBPTA 2012 Event Calendar Thank you Barb Williams for Thank you Barb Williams for Thank you Barb Williams for Thank you Barb Williams for
maintaining The MBPTA’s website!maintaining The MBPTA’s website!maintaining The MBPTA’s website!maintaining The MBPTA’s website!
VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERS
NEEDED:NEEDED:NEEDED:NEEDED:
MBPTA currently has
openings on several
committees.
Just e-mail an
officer if you are interested.
( Nearly all communications
are done through e-mail! )
Get Involved.
Volunteer today! ♦ Education Committee
♦ Bylaws Committee
♦ Communications
Committee
October 21 - October 28, 2012 Portland, Oregon
ICC’s 10th Annual Code Conference,
Oregon Convention Center.
Page 5
The World’s 10 Longest Bridges
1. Lake Pontchartrain - Causeway, LA 2. Donchai Bridge - China 3. King Fahd Causeway - Saudi Arabia 4. Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Maryland 5. Vasco da Gama Bridge - Portugal 6. Penang Bridge - Malaysia 7. Rio-Niterio Bridge - Brazil 8. Confederation Bridge - Canada 9. San Mateo-Hayward Bridge - CA 10. Seven Mile Bridge - FL
Source: www.longest-bridge.com
“Laughter is an instant vacation” - Milton Berle
Page 6
PERMIT TECH QUESTIONS 7-31-12
1. Which of the following items is not required in an efficiency?
A. Kitchen sink
B. Oven
C. Refrigeration Facility
D. Ventilation
Ref. IBC* 1208.4
2. The occupied interior living space shall be kept at 68 degrees at a point of ___ feet.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Ref. IBC* 1204.1
3. What’s the occupancy classification for a football stadium?
A. A-2
B. A-4
C. A-1
D. A-5
Ref. IBC* 303.1
4. A party wall is also a firewall
A. True
B. False
Ref. Legal Aspects, Chapter 9
5. A Zoning Ordinance is a
A. Regulation
B. Guideline
C. Adopted Procedure
D. Local Law
Ref. Legal Aspects, Chapter 9
*IBC = International Building Code
**IRC = International Residential Code
***IZC = International Zoning Code
Answers on page 7
Page 7
Directions to City of New Hope
4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Phone: 763-531-5100
From East: TAKE I-694 E, MERGE ONTO US-169 N, TURN LEFT ONTO 42ND AVE N/CR-9 E, GO NORTH ON XYLON AVE N TO 4401 XYLON AVE N. From West: TAKE 1-694 E, TAKE EXIT US-169 S, TURN LEFT ONTO 42ND AVE N/CR-9 E, GO NORTH ON XYLON AVE N TO 4401 XYLON AVE N. From North: TAKE 35W S TO I-694 W, TAKE EXIT US-169 S, TURN LEFT ONTO 42ND AVE N/CR-9 E, GO NORTH ON XYLON AVE N TO 4401 XYLON AVE N. From South: TAKE I-494 W, MERGE ONTO US-169 N, TURN RIGHT ONTO 42ND AVE N/CR-9 E, GO NORTH ON XYLON AVE N
Continues from
Page 1
Answers to Permit Tech
Questions: (ANSWERS FROM
PAGE 6)
1) B. Oven 2) B. 3 3) D. A-5 4) A. True 5) D. Local Law