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Upcoming Classes and Other News from BFCA
BFCA offers brand new class on the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code in Hoffman Estates, Illinois in August
The Building & Fire Code Academy has created a new class on Understanding the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code on August 13-15, 2008.
http://www.bfcacademy.com/news/081308_IECC_BFCA.shtml
BFCA Schedules their 5-day seminar on the 2006 International Building Code in Bucks County, PA in August
The Building & Fire Code Academy schedules their popular 5-day seminar on Understanding the 2006 International Building Code the week of August 18-22.
http://www.bfcacademy.com/news/081808_IBC_BucksCtyPA.shtml
BFCA schedules their Understanding Building Department Basics in Davenport, IA in September
The Building & Fire Code Academy schedules a seminar on Understanding Building Department Basics for September in Davenport, IA.
http://www.bfcacademy.com/news/091608_BDB_Davenport.shtml
BFCA schedules their Understanding Basic Blueprint Reading in Davenport, IA in September
The Building & Fire Code Academy schedules a seminar on Understanding Basic Blueprint Reading for September in Davenport, IA.
http://www.bfcacademy.com/news/091808_BPR_Davenport.shtml
BFCA Offers Seminar to Homeowners and Property Managers
The Building & Fire Code Academy has put together two informative 2-hour classes designed to help homeowners and property managers with different systems in their homes. The class, Monsters in the Basement will cover the mechanical and plumbing systems as well as the building sub-soil drainage and the electrical system.
http://www.bfcacademy.com/news/Oct_MONSTERS_BFCA.shtml
News from B & F Technical Code Services
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Five Common Mistakes that Could Get Your Sprinkler Plan Rejected
http://www.bftechcs.com/info/news/06_sept_05_sprinkler.shtml
B & F TECHNICAL CODE SERVICES, INC., APPOINTS GARRETT AS VICE PRESIDENT
B & F Technical Code Services, Inc. a leading consultant in the administration, application, and enforcement of building and fire codes today named Kenneth J. Garret, of Palatine, IL, as its new Vice President. He will coordinate all the upper level management at B & F Technical Code Services, Inc., and assist in all the job duties of the company president.
http://www.bftechcs.com/info/news/12_april_06_vp.shtml
B & F TECHNICAL CODE SERVICES, INC., NAMES BLONDIN AND FOX DIRECTORS
B & F Technical Code Services, Inc. a leading consultant in the administration, application, and enforcement of building and fire codes today announced the appointment of two new directors. Richard A. Blondin, of Aurora, IL, was promoted to Director of Quality Control and Staff Development. Roger Fox, of Wheeling, IL, was promoted to Director of Technical Services.
http://www.bftechcs.com/info/news/12_april_06_dirs.shtml
B & F TECHNICAL CODE SERVICES, INC., REMINDS DEVELOPERS, MUNICIPALITIES NEW STATE ENERGY CODES GO INTO EFFECT
B & F Technical Code Services, Inc., reminds municipalities, building designers and developers that the new Illinois State Energy Code goes into effect April 8, 2006. All new commercial buildings and all commercial buildings undergoing renovations, alterations, repairs, or construction of an addition requiring a building permit must adhere to the specifications of the new code.
http://www.bftechcs.com/info/news/05_june_06_new_energy.shtml
B & F TECHNICAL CODE SERVICES, INC. NAMES OPERATIONS MANAGER
B & F Technical Code Services, Inc. recently named Roger Fox, of Kewanee, IL, as Operations Manager. This is a newly created position at the company, which has grown 20 percent in the past year.
http://www.bftechcs.com/info/news/09_june_05.shtml
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Code Enforcement Career Development Program
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