It seems to me as I review the posts on this board, that many jurisidctions across our great land are still using the 06 codes. I can't help but wonder if that is primarily in an attempt to avoid the sprinkler provisions for residential that came in with the 09 codes and the controversy surrounding them. Comments?
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06 vs 09 codes
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mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
That is exactly why we are still under the 2006 IRC and 2009 on all the rest
Senate Stops Veto Override
Governor Pledges To Stop Sprinkler Rule
Now that the Montana Legislature has finished their work and left town, I want to take a moment and thank you for all of the calls, emails and conversations that were made on MBIA's legislative priorities, especially HB 307, our attempt to prohibit mandatory fire sprinklers.
In the end, the bill was lost on our attempt to override the Governor's veto. Over the last 25 years only one veto has been overridden, but we were mere minutes away from succeeding. Our effort was, by far, the closest attempt during the Schweitzer administration.
Though the veto was not successful, our efforts were not fruitless. During the final minutes before the vote, it appeared as if we would be successful. This caused the Governor to send the Democrat members of the Senate a hand written note promising to stop the adoption of mandatory fire sprinklers through administrative rule, if the veto was sustained. This note changed the outcome of the vote. But the bottom line is that the Governor has given his word that fire sprinklers will not be mandated while he is in office.
Ultimately, we fell short of an outright ban, but achieved a two year reprieve from the fire sprinkler debate.
Senate Stops Veto Override
Governor Pledges To Stop Sprinkler Rule
Now that the Montana Legislature has finished their work and left town, I want to take a moment and thank you for all of the calls, emails and conversations that were made on MBIA's legislative priorities, especially HB 307, our attempt to prohibit mandatory fire sprinklers.
In the end, the bill was lost on our attempt to override the Governor's veto. Over the last 25 years only one veto has been overridden, but we were mere minutes away from succeeding. Our effort was, by far, the closest attempt during the Schweitzer administration.
Though the veto was not successful, our efforts were not fruitless. During the final minutes before the vote, it appeared as if we would be successful. This caused the Governor to send the Democrat members of the Senate a hand written note promising to stop the adoption of mandatory fire sprinklers through administrative rule, if the veto was sustained. This note changed the outcome of the vote. But the bottom line is that the Governor has given his word that fire sprinklers will not be mandated while he is in office.
Ultimately, we fell short of an outright ban, but achieved a two year reprieve from the fire sprinkler debate.
Coug Dad
Platinum Member
lack of funding for training to go to the 09
FredK
Gold Member
Both of the above comments fit our department. Funds being #1 as we would have amended out the sprinkler requirement.
In Arizona, the State mandated (by law) that building codes could not be adopted that would increase the cost of construction, thus the sprinkler provisions of the 2009 edition would have done that. However, this mandate expires on July 1st. I've been told by the City of Phoenix that they will wait for the 2012 edition, since it's publication date is about a year away...no need working with an "older" code when a new one is just around the corner.
Jobsaver
REGISTERED
We lag behind 3-6 years due to the local amendment process, (State level). Suits me.
mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
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fatboy
Administrator
"I've been told by the City of Phoenix that they will wait for the 2012 edition, since it's publication date is about a year away"
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Scheduled to be available in late June.
I thought I read somewhere that the 2012 Codes would be published soon..........A year from now they would be behind.
"COMING SOON! Pre-Order by adding to your cart today or BE THE FIRST to be notified by submitting your email address.
Scheduled to be available in late June.
I thought I read somewhere that the 2012 Codes would be published soon..........A year from now they would be behind.