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May 27, 2008 |
Impact of Fire Report
The government released its response to the High Intensity Residential Fires (HIRF) Working Group report last Friday and CHBA - Alberta has completed a detailed review of the response. "We commend Minister Danyluk and his team for analyzing the HIRF report carefully and allowing the residential construction industry and other stakeholders to be involved in the consultation process,” said President Vince Laberge. "Our industry now wants to make sure that any proposed changes to the Alberta Building Code are addressed in the proper process with solid technical research while enhancing safety without unnecessarily compromising housing affordability.”
CHBA - Alberta will do its best to educate members on the building code changes to allow for a smooth transition. Participating in the consumer and worksite safety programs resulting from the recommendations is a priority as well.
The government approved a number of changes to the 2006 Alberta Building Code that will impact the building process and materials used. Click here to view the changes.
CHBA - Alberta will keep members updated as more information materializes.
View full article here.
Awards Submissions - There's Still Time
 The deadline to submit for the Awards of Excellence in Housing is June 4 at 4:30 pm. Submissions can be uploaded completely on the user-friendly website. To make the submission process as easy as possible, a step-by-step instruction sheet can be printed to assist in completing the submission. Finalists will be announced July 30 and winners will be presented their award in Jasper at BUILD 2008.
PAH Rebate
If you took out a building permit in Canmore, Alberta in 2006 or 2007 you are eligible for a partial rebate of your building permit surcharge fee.
In those two years, the Town charged a Perpetually Affordable Housing (PAH) surcharge on building permit fees. They overcharged builders by as much as $350,000 and under their new policy are required to refund the overcharge of the surcharge proportionally. The surcharge was levied against residential and non-residential developments.
Your application for a refund is simple: write to the Town of Canmore, attention Gary Buxton, Senior Manager, Planning & Development (it would be nice if you cc'd me at the address above) at: 902 7th Avenue, Canmore, Ab T1W 3K1 and request a refund. You will need to quote your Building Permit number(s).
The deadline for receiving applications is June 30, 2008 so don't delay.
BUILDing Opportunities
The annual CHBA - Alberta conference is a highly anticipated by builders, renovators, trade and suppliers. With 600 delegates in attendance, BUILD provides delegates a tremendous opportunity to network at a variety of events including the MASCO Trade Show (one exhibit space still available); and the Lehigh Inland CHBA - Alberta Open (less than 10 spots available for Saturday golf). BUILD also provides delegates the opportunity to learn something new at the workshops offered this year at no charge.
CHBA - Alberta members have always been tremendous supporters of the conference. Through their sponsorship, CHBA - Alberta is able to put on fabulous event that sells out every year. A few sponsorship opportunities are still available should you wish to become a sponsor at this provincial event. Contact Laara Braz at conference@chbaalberta.ca.
Carbon Monoxide Detector Recall
A voluntary recall of the FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008 was announced. Affected builders, suppliers and consumers should contact Maple Chase toll-free at (888) 879-3906 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at www.firexsafety.com for more information on how to receive a free comparable replacement alarm and make arrangements to return their recalled alarms. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until they receive the replacement alarm. |
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