Government Affairs Workgroup Update - January 2024
Posted on January 24, 2024
The Government Affairs WG is monitoring Florida’s 2024 Legislative session, while no new bills were introduced that would affect, In-Building ERCES, we are watching for potential amendments being added to non-related bills. Sub TG formed to review proposed licensing requirements.
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From the Chief’s Corner: 2024 – The Year of Learning…
By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director
Posted on January 23, 2024
For more than 11 years, I have been blessed to have the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Coalition on the crucial topic of ERCES. I have spoken at conferences, SBC seminars, association events, AHJ small groups, etc. After so many years, and so many events, you may start to feel that, by now – surely – everyone knows everything they need to know about this. You may even wonder whether you need to continue educating people about this. The short answer: Very much so!
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Save the Date: 2024 SBC Member Dinner at Meeting at IWCE
Posted on January 23, 2023
The 2024 installment of IWCE will take place in Orlando, FL, March 25-28th.
As always, we will host our annual SBC Member Dinner and Meeting at this event, but this year, we are moving the event to Tuesday night of the event. With that, please clear your calendars for: Tuesday, March 26th, 2024.
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Register for SBC Town Hall
Posted on January 11, 2024
Dear SBC Members -
We are delighted to invite you to the Safer Buildings Coalition's interactive Town Hall Meeting Thursday, January 25th, 2024 @2PM ET
Every SBC member is invited to join us for this special one-hour online event.
All active SBC members will receive an invite with registration link by email.
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Codes and Standards Work Group December 2023
Posted on December 20, 2023
The SBC Codes & Standards Work Group remains active with its members currently engaged in three main initiatives, in addition to the numerous state- and local-level issues that keep us busy. The three major undertakings the group is remains focused on presently include the looming deadline for the next edition of the International Fire Code, proposed changes to NFPA 1225, and revisions to UL 2524. Below is a brief summary of the activities shared during our December meeting.
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SBC Releases Best Practice: Understanding ERCES Backbone, Distribution, and Pathway Survivability
Excerpt from the industry-leading book Complete ERCES Handbook, with bonus content
Posted on December 20, 2023
At the Safer Buildings Coalition, we are very often asked questions about ERCES technology, code interpretation, best practices, and every manner of topic you might imagine might come up in discussion on this admittedly complex, and at times confusing, subject.
To help jurisdictions and industry vendors engage in a good dialogue about the correct way to interpret the codes and standards pertaining to ERCES Backbone, Distribution, and Pathway Survivability, we have decided to share a detailed excerpt from our industry-leading reference: Complete ERCES Handbook, along with some useful bonus content. We hope you find it useful in arriving at the best decisions about pathway survivability for the ERCES projects in which you engage.
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Government Affairs Workgroup Update - December 2023
Posted on December 20, 2023
Greetings to you during this bright time of year! May you experience the light of laughter, the warmth of love, and the joy of gratitude this season and beyond.
- As we wind down the year, we are closely monitoring the Legislature in Florida for anything that could affect our members, so far no new bills were introduced, but we will be watching for amendments as the next session starts January 9th.
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Member Advocacy Work Group Update - December 2023
Posted on December 20, 2023
The Member Advocacy Work Group is in the process of planning the inaugural SBC Town Hall meeting, which is set for Thursday, January 25th, 2024.
The Town Hall will include the latest from SBC leadership, an overview of important 2024 industry events, a brief introduction to each of the SBC work groups as well as two special sessions.
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SBC 2024 Seminar Series Update: Round One Complete!
See where we will be – and when – in 2024
If you missed round one, you still have a chance to get the benefits of seminar participation
Posted on December 19, 2023
SBC’s 2024 Seminar series will visit 27 cities, beginning with Miami on January 31, 2024. In round one, SBC filled 168 of available 216 sponsorship slots, with 48 remaining open. SBC Seminars are a fantastic opportunity to learn the latest in ERCES codes, standards, technologies, trends, and are a wonderful networking experience for all who attend.
Find out all about the 2024 Seminar series, where we will be, and how to attend and participate.
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From the Chief’s Corner: Our Christmas Gift for You!…
SBC Releases Best Practice: Understanding ERCES Backbone, Distribution, and Pathway Survivability
By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director
Posted on December 18, 2023
As I was reflecting on this year’s numerous SBC activities, I thought about requirements for backbone, distribution, and pathway survivability. We field more questions about this topic than anything else, which lead me to think about the phrase “The Gift That Keeps on Giving.” And I believe that we, at the Coalition, have put together just that. From all of us to all of you.
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