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  1. jpranch

    Projectdox pros and cons

    Project DOX is excellent and... we no longer use it. I argued like heck to keep it but to no avail. Wish we had never switched!!!
  2. jpranch

    Congrats to Glenn!

    Congratulations Glenn!
  3. jpranch

    ICC Merchandizing (again)

    Very, very true Mark K. Here we stay in close contact with the various state departments as well as co-locating our ICC Chapter events with them in an effort to avoid such things. Do we get it right 100% of the time. No, but we are very, very close.
  4. jpranch

    Pittsburgh?

    Next year. The Covid had an impact on that too. I'm hoping that I can get down to Colorado in December. I'll have to wait and see what assignments I get from the new President. But... you know I'd love too!
  5. jpranch

    Pittsburgh?

    Maybe? I'll be done in October 2022. It will be so enjoyable to go to the 2023 annual business meeting and do as I please!
  6. jpranch

    Pittsburgh?

    I'll be there. Btw, I will be presenting some propose bylaw amendments to the membership for consideration at the ABM on Monday the 20th. The meeting notice will be coming out the end of this week or the beginning of next week. I think these are good proposed changes but the membership of course...
  7. jpranch

    ICC Merchandizing (again)

    Ya know, everything is on the table and open for discussion but one may not get the answer they are looking for. This is not unique to the code council or any other organization. It's just life. As with any organization there is a procedure that must be followed that will greatly assist a person...
  8. jpranch

    ICC Merchandizing (again)

    I wish I had your knowledge of every aspect of ICC's intent, finances, pay to play schemes and all things ICC. It's clear that you do not like the Code Council and that's okay. I was once the same myself but making baseless claims without facts and concrete evidence is hardly compelling.
  9. jpranch

    Dr. J Evaluation services?

    Your points are well taken sir. Thanks.
  10. jpranch

    Dr. J Evaluation services?

    I seem to remember this coming up several times? But... I'm working off memory! Lol!
  11. jpranch

    Dr. J Evaluation services?

    One of the first questions or item(s) I look at in any evaluation report is exactly what the entity is accredited for. Just stating that they are ISO accredited is not enough. They may only be accredited for their management system plus nothing. Check to see that the reporting agency (no matter...
  12. jpranch

    Construction Worker's Head Impaled by 5 ft Long Rebar

    I took a bad fall years ago into an excavation while doing a footing inspection that had short vertical rebar / no safety caps. It had snowed the night before and the contractor had put 6 mil poly down to protect the footings prior to the storm. Snow on poly is like walking on ice except you...
  13. jpranch

    ICC announcement on new IECC process

    Thanks fatboy! Here's hoping to see you at the ABM in Pittsburg if not before!
  14. jpranch

    ICC announcement on new IECC process

    The IECC and IRC Chapter 11 will still be on a 3 year cycle and coordinated with the rest of the I-Codes. The only thing that has changed is the development process.
  15. jpranch

    Local Governments Lose Right To Vote.

    https://www.swenergy.org/icccode2021
  16. jpranch

    Consultant asked me if a fire rated floor assembly is required. How do I determine if it is required or not?

    What code is your jurisdiction using? And... just like mylogcabin said, kudos for reaching out to this site. There is a lot of talent here. I'm 31 years in to the code insanity and the people on this board are still teaching me!
  17. jpranch

    Reincorporation

    Oh hell yeah! With all meeting held there especially in winter!?
  18. jpranch

    Reincorporation

    Thanks north star. I never left. Always in the background lurking. Just don't post as much as I used to. One additional upside is that with the covid or any other disaster, emergency, etc... Delaware cooperate law provides a lot more options for virtual or alternative types of meetings, annual...
  19. jpranch

    Reincorporation

    Pcinspector1, my pleasure. Yes I can. Plus washing dishes, cooking, cleaning, and a somewhat of a temporary registered nurse!
  20. jpranch

    Reincorporation

    Sorry folks, I have been off line the past week & 1/2 taking care of my wife after she had surgery. Back in the saddle today. I can tell you that all 18 board members voted to support this and that in and of itself is amazing. Getting 18 people to agree on anything is quite an accomplishment...
  21. jpranch

    2021 International Building Code

    Understood. I'm always looking for a little savings where ever I can. It's my cheap side showing here! Lol!
  22. jpranch

    2021 International Building Code

    Lots of companies bundle products for a little bit of savings. The only time I have received a small discount is with large orders when we update our codes every three years.
  23. jpranch

    2021 International Building Code

    I doubt that you would get free shipping but it's been my experience that ICC staff can bundle orders depending on what your needs are and save at least a little money.
  24. jpranch

    2021 International Building Code

    TheCommish is right! I can always get a better deal for our building department by calling. Btw, no I do not automatically get any discounts! Lol!
  25. jpranch

    Covid travel 2020

    I rolled the dice and flew to Knoxville Tennessee this past July. Cleanest darn airplanes I ever flew on. It begs the question why the airlines were not already doing this to begin with long before Covid? Rhetorical question though... money...
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