Issue 33
Fall 2012
COCO
North Carolina Council of Code Officials
PASSING THE BATON
Safety to Life
Through Code
Enforcement
Tim Bradley, Assistant State Fire Marshal
ike many across the
world, I spent much of
the last two weeks
during the evenings watching
the 2012 Summer Olympics
on TV. America did great, but
during many of the track and
field events, the broadcasters
showed re-runs of the 2008 relays
where the American teams, both men and women, simply dropped
the batons during the pass. Not once, but three times! It was
heartbreaking to watch, even though it was 4 years ago.
Thankfully, they did much better this year. It brought to mind that
regardless of how fast your team was, how high you were ranked
in the standings, or even whether you were leading at the time of
the baton pass, a dropped baton would set the team back tremendously and more than likely cause defeat.
It’s important to understand that individuals hold positions, but
teamwork moves organizations. As people move up in
organizations it is critical that those there before “pass the baton”
efficiently and effectively. As in the relay race, one person can’t
win without teammates. In a relay race there are a number of
ways the race can be lost: the runner passing the baton is significantly behind the other runners; one of the two teammates drop
the baton; the receiver of the baton loses the advantage or does
not keep up with the other teams. The reality is that everyone on
the team can perform at their best, even while passing the baton,
but simply get beat by a faster team. This isn’t nearly as
disappointing as not performing their best, or dropping the baton.
The business analogy is obvious. A leader needs to perform his
job well, leave it in excellent shape, and prepare a qualified person to take his role. Most of the “business” organizations I deal
with are governmental. This increases the challenge of passing the
baton. For example in State government, you can’t hire someone
in your position before you leave. In addition, it’s against the rules
to pre-select or pick a person for a job before the job is open and
advertised. Any indication that a person has been pre-selected can
cause an appeal. In many local governments, the restrictions are
similar, so training someone directly to do your job is more than
likely not possible.
that we do our job as leaders today. That means working with others in the organization to handle issues, keep the organization on
track, and prepare for the future. Passing a baton that isn’t worth
passing makes the next phase irrelevant.
One of the two teammates drop the baton; Passing the baton
of leadership requires that both the passer and receiver understand
the basics of leadership. In a three phase race, the second runner
may have no choice but to make up ground in order to give the last
leg a fighting chance, since the race was in deficit before he started.
The worst thing that could happen is for the second runner to figure if he’s behind, it isn’t his fault, and he can’t be held accountable
if it’s in bad shape when he passes the baton to the next leg. Sometimes you just have to catch up. It’s important here to remember the
runner cannot rest on her laurels. Regardless of how well you
thought you did on your leg, you won’t win the race unless the other
runners handle their end. Nothing irritates me more than someone
who has the attitude; “when I leave this place it will fall apart, and
I guess I’ll show them then”. That’s not a teammate, and the team
would have been better off without them to start, regardless of how
good they are.
The receiver of the baton loses the advantage or does not
keep up with the other teams; If an individual does everything
they can to pass the baton in great shape, the victory is only secured
if the receiver can handle the task. In any organization preparing
the next leg still involves teamwork. Selecting the right runner,
preparing them physically and mentally, and encouraging them still
lies with the team, or organization.
The reality is that everyone on the team can perform at
their best, even while passing the baton, but simply get beat
by a faster team; Particularly in government, success often lies
outside our ability to control. If a team does their absolute best,
they may be beat by a team that simply did better. In our organizations, things happen beyond our control. Budget cuts, program
cuts, reduced funding, loss of personnel, etc., all are effects we
have little ability to control. We just have to make sure we have
as many contingency plans in place that we can, and keep pushing forward.
Most of this sounds so obvious, but have you personally given
thought to how you will pass your baton, or what shape it will be
in when you do? Does your organization have continuity plans
with personnel succession planning? Are your subordinates prepared to run when you leave for any reason? Give it some thought.
The pass comes quicker than you think.
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Let’s look again at the reasons a relay race is lost.
The runner passing the baton is significantly behind the
other runners; Our ability to influence the future positively requires
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News from the NC Building Inspectors Association
was only mildly amused when my brotherin-law laughingly referenced an article he
had read in the paper recently titled “How
To Kill a Home Inspector Without Getting Caught”. After listening to
a few of the stories he relayed that friends in the construction business swore were true, about crooked inspectors, careless inspectors,
one-legged blind intoxicated inspectors, etc. I decided to set him
straight. But……I have a problem; my brother-in-law knows full well
the difference between a private Home Inspector and a Building Official, he knows what a great job we do (he digs footings and undergrounds for several area contractors), and he truly believes, even
before his bucket hits the grade, that we can help him if he needs us.
What he can’t do, is change the stereotype of our building inspectors.
THAT IS OUR JOB!!!
I went back and read the article my brother-in-law referred to and
found it was written by a Private Home Inspector who works in the
Char/Meck area. He has a nice website, he seems sincere in his efforts
to do a good job, and the fact that he wrote the article shows that he’s
willing to poke a little fun at himself, but also concerned with the
image of his profession. We should be the same way; uncompromising in our efforts to maintain a professional image, driven to protect
our integrity, and always eager to embrace changing methods, materials and codes and educate ourselves in their implementation. I hope
that each inspector who reads this note will do me a favor; jot down
an experience where a code violation you caught and tagged saved a
builder or a homeowner money and time; jot down a note about the
time you made a bad call and it cost the builder or homeowner some
money, and finally tell me how you fixed either situation and what you
do now to make sure the good action is repeated and the bad is not.
You can email me at dand@cityofws.org and we will use these examples as learning tools. I promise not to share your names unless you
tell me it’s alright; again it never hurts for us to poke a little fun at
ourselves, just as long as we’re serious about making things better.
Last thing for this newsletter is a reminder that 2013 Winter Code
Seminars are happening soon. Attached is our seminar schedule, dates
and locations, and the listing for classes that will be held. The NCBIA
has a great program planned again this year and we hope you will
take part. Sign-up information is available and so are links for hotel
accomodations. We look forward to seeing you at these continuing
education events.
Go out and be committed to giving great service. “Expect” positive
results from your efforts, and “Inspect” to make sure those results are
achieved. We do not just “Make” inspections. We “Perform” inspections, and expect our efforts to “Make” a “Difference”!! And that’s
why we’re good at what we do. On behalf of “YOUR” NCBIA board,
thanks for listening, thanks for responding, and we’ll see you at the
Winter Code Seminars.
Thanks,
Your North Carolina Building
Inspectors Association Board
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NCBIA Winter Code Seminars 2013
Morehead City, NC
January 28-31, 2013
Crystal Coast Civic Center, (252) 247-3883
www.crystalcoastcivicctr.com
Hampton Inn, (252) 240-2300,
(800) Hampton, $69.00 + Tax – Single/Double
www.hamptoninn.com
Reservations must be made by 12/28/12.
Directions: Take Hwy. 70 East to Morehead City. The Crystal
Coast Civic Center is located on the right on Highway 70/Arendell
Street near Carteret General Hospital and adjacent to Carteret
Community College. The Hampton Inn is located on the right on
Highway 70/Arendell Street across from Carteret General
Hospital.
Aberdeen, NC
February 25–28, 2013
Hampton Inn & Suites, (910) 693-4330,
(800) Hampton 426-7866
www.hampton.com or www.gosandhillsgolf.com/hamptoninn
$77.00 + Tax – Single/Double
Reservations must be made by 2/3/12.
Directions: From North take US Highway 1 South to Aberdeen.
Turn right onto US Highway 15-501 at light. Hotel is ¼ mile on
the left behind Starbuck’s Coffee.
Hickory, NC
March 25-28, 2013
Park Inn, Gateway Conference Center, (828) 328-5101,
(800) 789-0686
www.parkinn.com/hickorync
$68.00 + Tax – Single/Double
Reservations must be made by 3/17/13.
Directions: From East take Hickory exit 123 onto US 321 North.
Take the first exit 44 to stoplight. Take a right at the light onto
US 70. Gateway Conference Center - Park Inn is on the right.
Certificates for Daily Sessions
Each day will include 6-CE hours for a specific trade.
Monday-Building, Tuesday-Plumbing, Wednesday- Mechanical,
Thursday-Electrical. Certificates are also available for 6-CE hours
in Fire (F) for attendees who are present all 4-days.
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NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION
EDUCATION SEMINARS—2013
Please Check One!
Seminar 1: _____
Seminar 2: _____
Seminar 3: _____
Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, NC – January 28-31
Hampton Inn, Aberdeen, NC – February 25-28
Park Inn, Hickory, NC – March 25-28
Name: ________________________________________ Title: ________________
Jurisdiction or Company: ________________________________________________
Street Address: ________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _____ Zip: ___________
E-Mail: ____________________________ Phone: ( _____ ) _______ - _________
If you are unable to attend all four days, you may register for individual days.
Please check the day(s) that you wish to attend! Or check “All 4 Days”!
Code Officials! Also select the one area you wish to receive CE credit each day!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
All 4 Days
CODE
OFFICIALS
or Members
$ 60.00 ___
$ 60.00 ___
$ 60.00 ___
$ 60.00 ___
$240.00 ___
Non-Members
$120.00 _____
$120.00 _____
$120.00 _____
$120.00 _____
$480.00 _____
Q-BOARD ID # _ _ _ _ _
For CE Credit
Select One Each Day
Building _____ (B certificate number)
Plumbing _____ (P certificate number)
Mechanical _____ (M certificate number)
Electrical _____ (E certificate number)
Fire _____
(F if attending all 4 days)
Please pre-register and submit payment by 2-weeks prior to the seminar. A late fee of $60 will be charged for day of seminar
registration. Seating is limited to 150. Registration includes breaks and lunches.
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No Refunds. You may transfer your registration to someone else.
NCBIA is an Approved Sponsor for the NC Board of Architecture.
Attendance Certificates will be available daily (6-credit hours/day).
Complete a separate registration form for each attendee.
Please submit this form and a check payable to the NCBIA to::
North Carolina Building Inspectors Association
Attn: Jean Williams
1202 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1202
Registration fees may be charged to Visa or MasterCard by providing the following:
Card #: ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___
Expiration Date: ___ ___ / ___ ___
Signature: _________________________
Registration confirmations will not be sent. Please contact Jean Williams at Jean.Williams@ncdoi.gov or (919) 661-5880 (x260) if
you need to verify registration.
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NC BUILDING INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION AGENDA 2013
Monday, 1/28, 2/25, 3/25
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
Building - Topics & Speakers
Registration
Alternate Materials & Methods
Bob Speed, NCDOI
Break
Alternate Wall Bracing
William Whaley, Carolina Code Studies
Lunch
(F) Fire Door Systems
David Dodge, McKeon Door Company
Break
Fire Door Systems
David Dodge, McKeon Door Company
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. –12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 1/29, 2/26, 3/26
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
Plumbing - Topics & Speakers
Registration
Accessible Bathrooms & Toilets, What Not To Do
Laurel Wright, NCDOI
Break
Solar Hot Water
Ron Frazier, Atomic Solar
Lunch
Reclaimed Water
Dr. Robert Rubin, NCSU
Break
Grey Water Systems
DENR, NCDOI
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. –12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/30, 2/27, 3/27
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
Mechanical - Topics & Speaker
Registration
Hood Systems
Jeff Hinkle
Break
(F) Dampers & Detectors
Ruskin
Lunch
REScheck, COMcheck & ACCA Manual J
Scott Suddreth, Building Performance Engr.
Break
Duct & Blower Door Test
Les Everett, Greenville
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. –12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 1/31, 3/28, 3/28
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
Electrical - Topics & Speakers
Registration
Emergency & Standby Power
UL
Break
(F) Aged Wiring
UL
Electrical Code Update & Energy Provisions
Ron Chilton, NCDOI
Lunch
PV & Low Voltage
Lynn
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. –11:15 p.m.
11:15 a.m. –12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
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News from the Mechanical Inspectors Association
The 2013 NCMIA workshops dates and
The NCMIA 2012-2013 Officers and Directors are:
location:
President:
Paul Ezell
President Elect:
Danny Bryan
Vice-President:
Alex Arthur
1-Year Director:
Dennis Maidon
1-Year Director:
Brian Terry
2-Year Director:
Charles Taylor
2-Year Director:
Ronnie Greene
Secretary-Treasurer:
Dan Dittman
February 13th – Monroe
March 13th – Morganton
April 17th – Wilson
May 15th – Jacksonville
June 12th Burlington
More information will be forthcoming on these workshops.
The NCMIA Annual meeting will be July 21-24, 2013 at THE SHELL
ISLAND BEACH RESORT, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC. More information will be available later on the annual meeting. Please note
the change of date for the MIA Annual Meeting. It is usually held
in August but has been changed to July this year.
News from the NC Fire Marshal’s Association
he NC Fire Marshal’s Association held its
third quarter meeting on August 09,
2012 in Raleigh, NC. This meeting was
in conjunction with the NC State Fireman’s Association South
Atlantic Fire Expo.
The Association will hold its fourth quarter meeting onNovember14, 2012 in Greensboro, NC at the Guilford County Emergency
Services office. Elections for officers and board members will take
place at this meeting. Additional information is available at
NCFMA.com.
The NCFMA continues to focus on providing a cost effective fire
code continuing education delivery system to all members of the
association. Calendar year 2012-13 will mark the third consecutive
year that continuing education classes have been offered free of
charge. The free classes are offered to all NCFMA members and to
members of the other NC inspector association. The Board of
Director’s desire is to continue offering free continuing education
classes as long as it is financially feasible.
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The NCFMA continuing education workshops will be held in Conover,
NC on November 28, 2012, in Durham on December 5, 2012 and in
Rocky Mount on December 14, 2012. This six hour class will cover
fire inspections in mixed use occupancies and will be taught by
Richard Strickland, Chief Fire Code Consultant for OSFM. Go to
NCFMA.com to register for these workshops.
Additional workshops will be held in the spring of 2013.
Information on those workshops will be released in early 2013.
For more NCFMA news, please visit our web site at NCFMA.com.
—Submitted by Richard Strickland, Secretary
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News from the NC Plumbing Inspectors Association
he NCPIA continues to work on
getting their website up and
running. The website should be
completed and available soon. The NCPIA is still working on dates
and locations for the 2013 workshops. This information will be
available soon and will be posted in the next newsletter. The NCPIA
annual meeting will be held June 16-19, 2013 at the Hilton Garden
Inn Outer Banks in Kitty Hawk, NC. More information will be
available in the following months
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The 2012-2013 NCPIA Officers and
Directors are as follows:
One Year Director
Clint Latham
City of Winston Salem
336-747-7432
Two Year Director
Stanley Dills
Town of Calabash
910-579-0500
President
Wilson E. Sawyer
NC Dept. of Insurance
919-661-5880
President Elect
Michael Crotts
City of Morganton
828-438-5271
Three Year Director
William Ray Rice
City of Burlington
336-222-5082
Four Year Director
Steve Jones
Polk County
828-894-3739
Vice President
Casey Gerringer
Guilford County
336-641-6460
Secretary/ Treasurer
Jim Lawson
City of High Point
336-906-2209
NCPIA Board Advisor
Bill Moeller
NC Dept. of Insurance
919-661-5880
Ex-Officio
Danny Teeters
McLeansville, NC
336-420-1272
NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL OF CODE OFFICIALS (COCO)
ANNOUNCEMENT
Law and Administration Codes Continuing
Education Training
The registration fee for this seminar is $60. Registration will
begin at 8:30am and the class will be from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This
class is approved to provide 6 hours of continuing education. You
will select one trade to receive your CE in (Building or Mechanical
or Plumbing or Electrical or Fire).
To register for this class, please log onto: www.ncbia.org to
download the information and forms. If you need further assistance
or have any questions, please contact Jean Williams at 919-6615880 x 260 or Jean.williams@ncdoi.gov.
The Foothills Higher Education Center is located at 2128 South
Sterling Street, Morganton, NC. The class will be located in Higher
Education Center 163. Phone # 828-448-6140
The Foothills Higher Education Center in Morganton, NC October 30, 2012
The Board of Directors and COCO would like to invite you to
participate in the Law and Administration Codes Continuing Education Training Seminar to be held October 30, 2012 at The Foothills
Higher Education Center in Morganton, NC. This class, taught by
Chris Noles, will focus on the history, development and enforcement
of the Codes. (Please note: This class will not teach interpretation
of General Statutes or legal opinions.)
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NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL OF CODE OFFICIALS
REGISTRATION FORM - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012
LAW & ADMINISTRATION CODES TRAINING
FOOTHILLS HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER - MORGANTON, NC
Name____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jurisdiction or Company ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Certificates will be mailed to this address. Please make sure the address is correct.)
City ________________________________________________ State _______________________________ Zip _________________
Registration begins at 8:30am. Class Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
NOTE: SELECT ONE (1) AREA AND PROVIDE YOUR Q-BOARD CERTIFICATE NUMBER TO RECEIVE 6-HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
CREDIT.
BUILDING: _________________________
(B CERTIFICATE ONLY)
MECHANICAL: _______________________
(M CERTIFICATE ONLY)
PLUMBING: _________________________
(P CERTIFICATE ONLY)
ELECTRICAL: __________________________
(E CERTIFICATE ONLY)
FIRE: ________________________________
(F CERTIFICATE ONLY)
Please pre-register and submit payment by 2-weeks prior to the seminar. Registration includes breaks. [Due to late notification, you may
register at the door. But, if possible, try to pre-register, even if you just fax me your registration form and pay at the door.] Thanks.
• No Refunds. You may transfer your registration to someone else.
• Attendance Certificates will be mailed to the address listed above (6-hours credit).
• Complete a separate registration form for each attendee.
Registration Fee (per person) $60.00 Amount Enclosed __________
• The Foothills Higher Education Center is located at 2128 South Sterling Street, Morganton, NC. The class will be located in Higher
Education Center 163. Phone # 828-448-6140
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO COCO AND MAIL TO
Council of Code Officials - Attention: Jean Williams
1202 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1202
Phone: (919) 661-5880 x 260
Fax: (919) 662-4414
jean.williams@ncdoi.gov
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North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board
Quarterly Board Meeting
take an exam, wait to fill out your application until you see the class
on your “Education” tab. Similarly, we send an email with exam
approvals as soon as we review your application, but it can take 2448 hours for an exam approval to get from our computers into the
system at Pearson VUE. Efficiency in both time and effort has been
a focus of our move on-line, but we don’t have magic wands (yet).
The quarterly meeting of the NC Code Officials Qualification Board
was held at 1:00 PM on July 26, 2012 at 322 Chapanoke Road in
Raleigh, NC. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for October 23,
2012 at 1:00 PM. Any schedule changes as well as the agenda for
each quarterly meeting can be found on our website at
www.ncdoi.com.
5. Print confirmation pages for payment records. Whenever you
make a payment in our system, you get a confirmation page that
includes payment amount and confirmation number. This is your
receipt – print it for your records.
Presentation of Fifth Standard Level III Certificates
There were two applicants who were presented a fifth Standard Level
III certificate at the July Board meeting. We extend sincere
congratulations to the following recipients:
Jeffrey Lynn Cornett
Gary Thomas Hayes
4. Tell us when we make a mistake. If you receive an email or
notice intended for somebody else, please let us know so that we can
correct the mistake.
Ashe County Inspection Department
Yadkin County Inspection Department
3. Review and actively manage your information. Every once in a
while log-in and check your contact information and education
record. Directors of Inspections, log-in and make sure your people are
displayed correctly – if somebody retires or quits, make sure to click
on the pencil next to their certificate and enter their separation date.
Also, make sure your contact information stays up-to-date. Not only
does QBoard use this information, but DOI and the inspection
associations do as well.
The number of individuals achieving this level of certification is
currently 218.
QBoard System On-Line: Top Ten List
Please visit the new Qualifications Board on-line system at
https://apps.ncdoi.net/f?p=114:1:0
This new computer system streamlines a lot of functions and helps
keep all records more accurate and up-to-date, but there is a learning curve on just how to use it. Staff has created the following Top
Ten List of items to help you.
2. Remember to log-in whenever you use the system. Clicking on
the buttons on the main log-in page will create a new ID # and
identity within the system – a new identity that does not have your
education record attached. If you are a CEO (or ever were a CEO)
you need to log-in first, and then fill out an application.
10. Use the system! Every inspector has an account. Take a few minutes to log-in and look around – the more you try it out, the easier
it will become. You may just be surprised by how much information
is available to you.
1. Remember that QBoard staff is here to help. Individual contact
information is listed below, or you can always use QBoard.
Support@ncdoi.gov to request assistance. We are happy to help.
9. Know your password. Your director of inspection was provided
your log-in password when the system went live because we did not
have every inspector’s email contact information. If you have not
logged-in yet, please get your password from him. If he no longer has
the password, QBoard staff can send it to him. If you have logged in,
there is a password recovery tool on the system in case you forget.
For security reasons, we will no longer provide passwords that have
been modified to the director of inspection, only to the inspector.
2012 Administrative Code – General Statutes
PLEASE NOTE: The 2012 Administrative Code and Policies book does
not contain the reprints of the General Statutes that previous editions contained, however, this material is still included on all exams.
You must print these Statutes yourself and bring them to the exam.
They must be bound in some manner – stapled or hole-punched and
inserted into a binder. To help you with this, staff has prepared a
page of links to the current Statutes so that you can easily find and
print them. Please visit: http://www.ncdoi.com/ OSFM/Engineering/
COQB/Documents/Links%20to%20General%20Statutes%20for%20
CEOs.pdf
8. Print your own renewal card. When you log-in to the system,
you are able to print your own renewal card for any active certification. You can also print a copy of your certificate if you’ve spilled
coffee on the original.
You can check with staff if you have any questions – you can also
sign up for the newsletter (link below) to be sure you get updates on
this topic as well as other important information from the department.
7. Applications are all on-line. We will no longer process paper applications. The trade-off for this is that every application (after your
first on-line) will preload the fields – you will just need to update any
information that has changed. We’ve also been able to eliminate
the exam registration form – all we need is a standard application to
seat you for an exam.
Keeping Up With Codes
The Engineering Division produces a free e-newsletter you might
be interested in. The articles pertain to code interpretations, research on construction methods and materials, status updates on
code changes, news from the Q-Board, etc.
6. Automatic does not mean instant. Course information is available to you as soon as we have it – but instructors still have up to
two weeks to provide it to us. So if you need a class to be able to
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To subscribe go to http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Engineering/engineering_home.asp and click on the red box on the right that says
“Sign up for Email Updates”.
If you do not see your credits or if there is a discrepancy, you should
start by contacting your instructor or sponsor. If the issue cannot be
resolved with your course provider, please contact staff to assist with
resolution. Our new system prevents many of the errors that used
to be fairly routine on rosters, but it is not foolproof. You must keep
track of your credits. Please allow up to two weeks after completing a course for your credits to appear – this is the time allotted to
the sponsors to enter a roster by Board rule.
Standard Code Course Instructor Training Workshop
The next workshop for standard code course instructors will be held
at the OSFM offices in Raleigh on October 18, 2012, from 8:00 AM
to 4:30 PM. If you would like to attend, please register with Celestine Phill. Click on the following link for more information:
http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Engineering/COQB/Documents/CourseInfo.pdf
Please make sure your CE Instructor or Coordinator provides
a Certificate of Completion for each continuing education
course you complete. This is your only proof of attendance
and may be the only way to document course credit if there
is a discrepancy on the Continuing Education Report. The
CE Instructor or Coordinator is required to provide this
documentation. If you are having difficulty obtaining this
information or if you have any questions concerning the
continuing education program or the application of
continuing education credit hours, please contact the staff
at 919-661-5880.
Continuing Education
CE Sponsor and Instructor Workshop
There will be a course for any CE sponsor or instructor (which includes standard course instructors) at the OSFM offices in Raleigh
on October 25, 2012. This is your chance to go over policies and
procedures contained in Board Rules for CE providers, including
working with the new on-line system. If you would like to attend
please register with Celestine Phill.
Staff and E-mail Addresses
E-mail addresses for the Board’s staff are as follows:
Samantha Ewens, PE, Director
Samantha.Ewens@ncdoi.gov
Kathy Williams, Qualifications Service Supervisor
Kathy.Williams@ncdoi.gov
Sarah van Doornewaard, Administrative Asst.
Sarah.VanDoornewaard@ncdoi.gov
Suzanne Taylor, Certification Engineer and Investigator
Suzanne.Taylor@ncdoi.gov
Celestine Phill, Education Coordinator
Celestine.Phill@ncdoi.gov
Continuing Education Course Schedule
Please visit https://apps.ncdoi.net/f?p=114:505%20 to view our new
interactive listing of currently scheduled continuing education and
standard courses. This tool allows course sponsors to advertise
courses approved by the Board to CEOs across the state. Since the
tools implementation, the listing of course offerings continues to
grow thus making it easier for inspectors to find courses that are
new, varied, and also pertinent to their particular jurisdiction as they
seek to fulfill their continuing education requirements each year.
Courses are sortable by technical area and format.
Please keep in mind that courses may still require advance registration and may be limited in size based on available space or instructor requirements. Contact information is provided with each listing
so that you may inquire about attending, well in advance of the class
date. BE SURE TO REGISTER IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A CLASS! Many
classes require a certain minimum number of students or else it will
be cancelled. And the decision to cancel is usually made a few days
in advance, so don’t count on being able to just “show up” at a class.
Current Standard Inspection Courses
Please visit https://apps.ncdoi.net/f?p=114:505%20 to view our
new interactive listing of currently scheduled continuing education and standard courses. Contact information is listed with the
scheduled courses. If you do not find a course that you need, you
can contact the Community Colleges (listed below) regarding their
upcoming schedule.
Because of the accelerated nature and the concentrated time
frame in which the Standard Code courses are offered, students
should be aware that the Standard Code courses are not elementary and will require intense study to successfully complete the
classes. Those enrolled need to be thoroughly familiar with the
codes. Therefore, it is recommended that students purchase their
copies of the codes well in advance of the class and assemble
them. It is also recommended that students read the code books
to determine their knowledge of the material. Students need to
be familiar with the code, prior to taking the course.
Continuing Education Report
The cumbersome statewide Continuing Education Report has been
replaced with our new on-line system. The advantage of this system
is that it is “live”. Meaning that the course will appear on your credit
list as soon as the instructor or sponsor enters the course roster, and
you will receive an email reporting that you have now received credit
(or that credit has been denied for some reason). Hopefully, this will
allow you to keep track of your credits continually instead of trying
to correct any errors at renewal time – make sure the email address
we have for you is current so you’ll get these notifications!
MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSE HOURS
Course
Law and Admin
Building Level I
Building Level II
Building Level III
Electrical Level I
Electrical Level II
Electrical Level III
Fire Preven Level I
Fire Preven Level II
Fire Preven Level III
Hours
15
48
40
40
40
30
30
36
32
24
Course
Mechanical Level I
Mechanical Level II
Mechanical Level III
Plumbing Level I
Plumbing Level II
Plumbing Level III
9
Hours
32
24
16
32
24
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NC CODE OFFICIALS QUALIFICATION BOARD
List of Community Colleges and Technical Institutes Teaching Standard Inspection Certificate Courses
Community College
Alamance CC
Asheville-Bun. Tech CC
Asheville-Bun. Tech CC
Beaufort County CC
Blue Ridge CC
Brunswick CC
Caldwell CC
Cape Fear CC
Cape Fear CC (B)
Carteret CC
Catawba Valley CC
Central Carolina CC
Central Carolina CC
Central Piedmont CC
Central Piedmont CC
Central Piedmont CC
Cleveland CC
Coastal Carolina CC
College of the Albemarle
College of the Albemarle
Craven CC
Davidson County CC
Durham Technical CC
Fayetteville Technical CC
Forsyth Technical CC
Guilford Technical CC
Gaston CC
Halifax CC
Haywood CC
Isothermal CC
Johnston CC
Lenoir CC
Mitchell CC
Nash CC
Piedmont CC
Pitt CC
Richmond CC
Randolph CC
Robeson CC
Rockingham CC
Rowan-Cabarrus CC
Sandhills CC
Southeastern CC
Southwestern CC
Surry CC
Tri-County CC
Vance-Granville CC
Wake Technical CC
Wayne CC
Wilkes CC
Wilson Technical CC
Location
Graham
Asheville
Asheville
Hendersonville
Supply
Hudson
Wilmington
Burgaw
Morehead City
Hickory
Sanford
Sanford
Charlotte
Charlotte
Charlotte
Shelby
Jacksonville
Elizabeth City
Dare Co.
New Bern
Lexington
Durham
Fayetteville
Winston-Salem
Jamestown
Gastonia
Weldon
Clyde
Spindale
Smithfield
Kinston
Statesville
Rocky Mount
Roxboro
Greenville
Hamlet
Asheboro
Lumberton
Wentworth
Salisbury
Pinehurst
Whiteville
Sylva
Dobson
Murphy
Henderson
Raleigh
Goldsboro
Wilkesboro
Wilson
Primary Contact
Secondary Contact
David Parker
John Moyers
Nancy Troxler, X5824
Skye Myrick X5836
John Witherspoon, X 844
David Crosby
Elaine Handville
John Winders
Norm Staines
Teresa Criser
Pam Britt
Robert Espenship
Susan Killian
Teronda McNiel
Landis Phillips
Joey Shue
Steve Corriher
Shelia Tzerman
Harley Cook (Fire Courses at CPCC)
Jimmy Hensley
Steve Forney
Carol Schenck, X2518
Tim Shearin, X240
George Kramer
Teresa Kines
Madelyn Gentry
Timiya McCormick
Sherry Turpin
Jane Pfeffer
Wesley Hutchins, X7769
Robert Leslie
Bob Plain, X2586
June Boswell, X2821
Beth Hollars
Marty Farmer
Kevin Kupietz
Sandra Hammack
Terry Taylor
Debbie Hollifield, X 345
Star Beal
Phoebe Emory X 713
Sarah Lane X 722
Gordon Knight
Shannon Orndorff
Phyllis Gentry
Gail Nichols
Pam McKay
Lewis Edwards
Johnny Baker, X21
Tammi Bozeman, X22
Randy Evans, X2390
Roger McDaniel, X3501
Jeanie Moore
Lyn Beith
David Ranson X314
Annette Dorman
Scott Sutton
Susan McCaskill
Greg Smith
Ed Smith
Lisa Thompson
Curtis Tyndall
Abo Abazid
Carlos Cotto, X219
Calvin Dull
Abby Combs
Robert Holsten
Telephone
336-578-2002
828-254-1921
828-254-1921
252 940-6262
828-694-1779
910-279-0478
828-726-2200
910-362-7319
910-675-1439
252-222-6201
828-327-7000
919-718-7291
919-776-5601
704-330-4421
704-330-4408
704-330-4631
704-484-4058
910-938-6228
252-335-0821
252-473-2264
252-638-7289
336-751-2885
336-751-2885
910-678-8227
336-723-0371
336-334-4822
704-922-6250
252-533-8416
828-627-4617
828-286-3636
919-209-2134
252-527-6223
704-978-5446
252-451-8312
336-599-1181
252 493-7625
910-410-1704
336-633-0217
910-738-7128
336-342-4261
704-788-3197
910-695-3939
910-642-7141
828-586-4091
336-386-3331
828-837-6810
252-738-3273
919-866-5820
919-735-5152
336-838-6208
252-291-1195
NOTE: Pre-registration is required at least ten days prior to the beginning date of each course. Each community college may increase the cost of the course depending upon the
number of students that have pre-registered. In the even of a cost increase, the community college will notify all students that have pre-registered.
Textbooks
Building, Level I: 2012 Building Code, 2012 Residential Code, 2004 Manufactured Buildings/Mobile Home Regulations, and 2012 Energy Conservation Code
Building, Level II and III: 2012 Building Code, 2012 Residential Code, and 2012 Energy Conservation Code
Electrical (all levels): 2008 Electrical Code, and 2012 Energy Conservation Code
Fire Prevention (all levels): 2012 Fire Prevention Code
Mechanical (all levels): 2012 Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code and 2012 Energy Conservation Code
Plumbing (all levels): 2012 Plumbing Code and 2012 Energy Conservation Code
Law and Admin: 2012 Administrative Code and Policies, Board Rules, Reprints of the General Statutes
To purchase Codes and Board Rules, contact Publications: 919-661-5880. Allow at least two weeks for delivery
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News from the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter, IAEI
Presidential Views
NC IAEI Ellis Cannady Chapter Annual Meeting
November 4-6
Cherokee, NC
(See website Meetings Page for all forms and information: www.nciaei.org)
Our annual Chapter meeting is right
around the corner, November 4-6 in Cherokee,
NC! We have a great agenda planned with some
special Continuing Education sessions and some unique activities in the
Cherokee area. The room rates are only about $60, so please consider making this a family event and join us for what will be a memorable meeting.
For many years, the Chapter tradition was to hold the annual meeting near the home of the current President. Last year we changed that tradition with our convention at Childress Vineyards, which was a great
success. As with our statewide Continuing Education classes, we see an
opportunity to give our members in different areas of the State access to
our annual meeting by selecting locations where we may not have had
any events in recent years. In this way, we hope to reach out to members
who can’t travel a great distance from home.
It’s been a pleasure serving as President this year, I especially appreciate all the help from our hardworking Chapter members. An extra special thanks goes out to our other Officers and Board members, our
Continuing education instructors, our Committee chairs and members,
and all of our loyal members who can participate in any way.
I hope to see you in November!
One Day Continuing Education Class
November 15, 2012
Western Piedmont Community College
Foothills Higher Education Center
2128 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: (828) 438-6104
One Day Continuing Education Class
December 11, 2012
Wayne Community College
Continuing Education Office Building
Walnut Room 104
3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Phone: (919) 735-5151
Greg Smith, Chapter President
MET Laboratories
901 Sheldon Drive
Cary, NC 27513
gsmith@metlabs.com
800-321-4655 (Office)
919-524-4555 (Cell)
One Day Continuing Education Class
December 18, 2012
Randolph Community College
Auditorium Building
629 Industrial Park Avenue
Asheboro, NC 27205
Phone: 336-633-0224
Industry Events
IAEI Southern Section Convention
October 7-10, 2012
New Orleans, LA
http://selaiaei.com/iaei2012southernsection/
One Day Continuing Education Class
January 10, 2013
Martin Community College
Building 1 Room 14
1161 Kehukee Park Road
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: 252-792-1521
State Apprenticeship Contest
October 17th
NC State Fairgrounds
http://www.nclabor.com/appren/contests.htm
One Day Continuing Education Class
January 24, 2013
Public Safety Training Facility
1510 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
Phone: (336) 373-2449
NCAEC Apprenticeship Contest
September 28, 2012
Greensboro Coliseum
1921 W. Lee Street, Greensboro, NC
http://www.ncaec.org/apprenticeship.html
NC Permitting Personnel Association
See our website for more information and directions & maps:
www.nciaei.org. (Meetings page).
November 1-4
Winston-Salem, NC
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NCIAEI Electronic Newsletter
serve the lord could be seen by all. Henry followed a calling from the
lord to minister to the inmates at Raleigh's minimum security prison,
he devoted 14 years to this ministry.
Our newsletter continues to be our main form of communication
to our members. In addition to our quarterly newsletters, we have
continued to send -special announcements for Continuing Education
classes and jobs available. Join our mailing list – go to www.nciaei.org
(Contact us page).
He was the retired Chief Electrical Inspector from Wake County,
NC. He served as Chief electrical inspector from 1980 until 2008. He
won the Electrical Inspector of the year award in 1991, and the Robert
B. Boyd, Jr. Award for contributions to the Electrical Industry in 2001.
He was chairman of the NC, Ellis Cannady Chapter of the
International Association of Electrical Inspectors in 1993 and served
as Chairman, Board of Directors of the Southern Section of the
International Association of Electrical Inspectors in 2007.
Henry presided as the Code Clearing Committee Chairman for the
Ellis Cannady Chapter of the IAEI for over 15 years. After retirement
with Wake County, he was a consultant for the first phase of the RDU
International Airport Terminal 2 project. In 2010, he fulfilled his life
long dream by founding Jenkins Code Studies, a company specializing in electrical contractors continuing education.
Survivors include his wife Leann Jenkins of Rolesville, NC, a son
Brandon Jenkins and his wife Jennifer Jenkins of Knightdale, NC, a
step-daughter Misty D'Ottavio and her husband Alfred D'Ottavio of
Youngsville, NC, and step-daughter Holly Mitchell and husband Brandon Mitchell of Zebulon, NC; as well as his mother Mrs. Evelyn Jenkins of Kinston, NC, a sister Jackie Jones and brother-in-law David
Jones, Mother-in-Law Peggy Huffer of Kokomo, IN, Brother-in-Law
Brett Huffer and his wife Mary Huffer of Raleigh, NC, along with
nieces and nephews and his four beloved grandchildren.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all those who
have sent their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Relatives and friends were received by the family from 6:00 to
8:00pm on Friday evening July 20, 2012 at North Haven Church, 6620
Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27515. A memorial celebrating the life of
Henry Jenkins was held Saturday, July 21, 2012 beginning at 2:30 pm
at North Haven Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the
Henry Jenkins Scholarship Fund in care of NC Ellis Cannady Chapter,
IAEI, P.O. Box 18727, Raleigh, NC 27619. You may share memories and
condolences with the family by visiting jenkinscodestudies.com.
Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington
St., Raleigh, N.C
Retirements
Phil Barham, City of High Point Electrical Inspections Supervisor,
retired August 1, after serving as Sr. Electrical Inspector since 2005. He
was with the City of High Point for over 25 years. We wish Phil much
happiness in his retirement years.
New Faces and Places
Lee Hayes has joined Mecklenburg County Inspection department,
coming from the City of Gastonia.
Lee has been an inspector since 1997 serving in the capacity of inspector, plans examiner and Code Administrator. He is licensed with the
State of NC as an electrical contractor and holds a level III inspector
certification with the NC Qualification Board in Electrical, Building,
Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire. He has taught continuing education
classes for electrical contractors and instructor at Gaston College in
Dallas, NC where he taught standard inspection courses. He also
received the NC Electrical Inspector of the year in August, 2010
presented by the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter.
Dayna Wittman has joined MET Laboratories as Manager,
Certifications. Dayna is a Sr. Project Engineer with over 15 years in
Product Safety and Certifications. Formerly with UL, TUV and Schneider Electric, his experience includes a multitude of Standards and
product categories, such as IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950, IEC/UL 61010, IEC
60335, IEC/UL 60601, IEC 60065, as well as most associated UL and
CSA industry safety standards. While at Schneider Electric, he chaired
several product safety standard technical harmonization committees,
as well as developed and conducted technical training programs on
topics including Certifications, Conformity Assessment, CE Marking,
and NFPA 70, (The National Electrical Code) throughout the US,
Mexico and Canada.
Bereaved
Henry Allen Jenkins, 62, went to be
with his savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July
15, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Kinston, NC on July 5, 1950
to the late Allen Jackson Jenkins and Mrs.
Evelyn Jenkins. He was a loving Husband,
Father and Papa who always put God and
his family first. His home was filled with
love and the laughter of his grandchildren
Alfred and Olivia D'Ottavio, Beau Mitchell
and Kennedy Jenkins.
Henry was a devoted Christian who served the lord with all his
heart. He was a member of North Haven Pentecostal Free Will Baptist
Church for over 30 years. He led home groups and Sunday school
classes to share his love of the lord with those around him. He was a
beloved member of their choir where his personality and eagerness to
Marvin Williams, Asheville, former IAEI member
Asheville - Gaston Marvin Williams, 83, went to be with his Lord Jesus
on July 30, 2012. Marvin was at home
surrounded by his family in Asheville. He was
born September 23, 1928 in Richmond
County, NC, to the late Memory Gaston and
Flossie Smith Williams. Marvin was also
preceded in death by four of his sisters: Mary
Patterson, Ruth Scott, Rosie Lee Saunders, and
Glennie Hoffman, all of Rockingham.
Marvin grew up and attended school in
Richmond County. After school, he enlisted in
the US Navy where he served our country for
four years. Following his discharge, he
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attended Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, and
began work as a state electrical inspector for the North Carolina
Department of Insurance in Raleigh. He then worked at Hunter &
Walden Company in Charlotte for ten years, and retired from M.B.
Haynes Construction in 1992, where he served as Vice President of
their Electrical Division for nineteen years. He also taught the
National Electrical Code at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
6 hrs “Residential Electrical Inspections” and “Residential Service
Feeder Calculations”. 8 contact hours are available for both the
NCBEEC and Qualifications board.
Our Tradeshow will feature the latest in electrical technology and
services. Other activities include authentic Indian dancers, and a
shuttle bus that runs several times a day for all the local sights and
attractions.
Safety Reminder
Marvin was extremely loving and proud of his two daughters,
Marie Williams and Kathy Luther, as well as Kathy's husband, Joey, all
of Asheville. He is also survived by his loving wife and companion,
Betty Marks Williams, of 58 years. In addition to his wife and
daughters, Marvin is survived by his sister, Bessie Roller and husband
David of Rockingham; as well as his grandchildren: David Luther of
Chattanooga, TN and Carole Luther of Asheville.
Marvin was passionate about his work. He often looked for
opportunities to mentor his employees and help them be successful.
Marvin was a member of Central United Methodist Church, where he
was a part of the Covenant Class, volunteered on the Building
Committee, answered phones, and visited many shut-ins. He was a
former longtime member of the National Electrical Contractors
Association. In his spare time, Marvin enjoyed playing golf and
watching sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and college basketball.
The family would like to thank CarePartners Hospice of Asheville
for their loving care and support. Special thanks to his nurse, Berta
Triana, and his doctor, John Langlois, MD.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 4, 2012
at Central United Methodist Church, located at 27 Church Street,
Asheville. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Home Safety for Electrical Cords and Outlets. Most of us are aware
of these items, but remember to pass these on to friends, family,
1). Check for frayed wires. Repair or replace any loose or frayed wires
on all electrical devices
2). Follow the path of cords. No cords should run under rugs or across
doorways
3). Baby-proof. If you have any small children in your house, place
plastic safety covers over unused outlets
4). Rethink extension cords. Consider adding electrical outlets
where you currently rely on extension cords
5). Check for a faulty electrical system. Feel all outlets and plugs to
see if any are warm; if so, have an electrician check them
6). Don’t overload the system. Make sure that you’ve followed
manufacturers’ directions about maximum wattage of lamp bulbs
and outlet requirements for plugs
7). And don’t overload any one outlet. Be certain that you have no
more than one high-wattage appliance plugged into a single outlet
Code Enactments and Activity
The 2011 NEC is now in effect. The North Carolina amendments to
the 2011 code are available on our website on the “Code” page.
www.nciaei.org
October 17th 2012 is the cut- off date for 2014 comments on
proposals.
Sick and Shut in:
Bob Smith, Winston-Salem inspections, has been suffering from
cancer and related conditions for some time now. Robert (Bob) K.
Smith came to work for Winston-Salem Inspections in February
2000. He teaches continuing education for contractors, and also
taught at Forsyth Technical College in the apprentice program. He
was involved with the NC IAEI Code Clearing Committee. Due to his
medical condition Bob will officially retire on disability November 1,
2012.
Frances Bryant. Gray Bryant’s wife Frances was in the hospital
receiving antibiotic treatment for a leg problem, she is now home
and her condition is improving. Gray and Francis plan to attend our
annual meeting in Cherokee.
Continuing Education with NC IAEI
See the “Industry Events section” above for all our Continuing
Education opportunities. The next available CE credits will be at our
annual Convention and Trade Show in Cherokee, November 4-6. For
this meeting, 8 hours of credit are available.
Our one day workshops will cover the significant requirements for
electrical installations, — inspections of aged wiring, and -basic
calculations as they relate to daily inspections. In addition, these
courses will cover the NC Electrical Board licensing requirements for
an electrical permit.
On Our Website
Remember to check the NC IAEI website regularly! We are
making continuous improvements and always have great information
on the NEC, on Continuing Education class schedules, code
interpretations, important documents and exciting technology news.
Go to our website for an electronic version of this newsletter.
www.nciaei.org .
2012 Meeting – Cherokee NC
Our 2012 annual Chapter meeting will be held November 4– 6,
2012 at Chestnut Hill Lodge in Cherokee, NC. Continuing Education
sessions include Gerald Harvell, former Chief Inspector for
Mecklenburg County, and Jeff Fecteau of UL. Department of
Insurance to instruct a class for 2 hrs on “Law and Administration for
Inspectors”, Gerald Harvell 11/2 hrs “Electrical Trivia” and Jeff Fecteau
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