CASA Educational Seminars

To: A.C.B.O.A members,

I wanted to let you know about the upcoming C.A.S.A Educational Seminars that we will be hosting in Halifax, NS on Thursday September 29th and Friday September 30th and in Moncton, NB on Monday October 3rd thru Wednesday June 5th. Below you will find a brief description on the seminars that will be offered in these locations. If you have any questions concerning the seminars please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Link to CASA

Sincerely,


Matthew Osburn
Codes & Technical Services Manager
Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
335 Renfrew Drive Suite 302
Markham, Ontario
L3R 9S9
tel: 905-477-2270
fax: 905-477-3611

Course Equivalencies

New courses for the 2011-2012 has a number of new courses and course names. If you have completed NBBOA courses in the past under the 1995 National Building Code courses, you will get credit for those courses under the new program. For instance, if you have taken the previous “The House” course - under the new program, you will get credit for
both “The House – Building Envelop” and “The House – Health and Safety”.
Click on link for a complete list of equivalencies.

Bill 15, An Act to Amend An Act Respecting Building Officials and the New Brunswick Building Officials Association

Please be advised that, Bill 15, An Act to Amend An Act Respecting Building Officials and the New Brunswick Building Officials Association received Royal Assent on Friday, June 10, 2011. The object and purpose of the private bill was to change the name given to the designation for the certification of building officials by the New Brunswick Building Officials Association in order to resolve a conflict with another province due to the use of the “CBCO” acronym under the Trade Marks Act (Canada).

Link to complete message.

Link to Bill 15

Sherry Sparks, President
August 11, 2011

City of Surrey Career Opportunity

Planning & Development Careers

Our Planning and Development Department is focused on managing growth through innovative and sound planning. As a member of the Building Division team you will be responsible for processing and reviewing building permit applications for multi-residential, small commercial and industrial buildings and related construction. Also, you will provide information services at the Front Counter including technical, regulatory, bylaw and policy advice related to permit and Building Code requirements.

More Info/City of Surrey

Notice to Members / Avis aux membres

Please be advised that, Bill 15, An Act to Amend An Act Respecting Building Officials and the New Brunswick Building Officials Association received Royal Assent on Friday, June 10, 2011.

Notice to Members

Application for CBCO Certificate Replacement

Le projet de loi no 15, intitulé Loi modifiant la Loi concernant les officiels de la construction et l'Association des officiels de la construction du Nouveau-Brunswick, a reçu la sanction royale le vendredi 10 juin 2011.

Avis aux Membres

Application de certifica de remplacement de L'OCCB

Bill 15/Projet de Loi 15

COLLOQUE EN DESIGN DE COLLECTIVITÉS DURABLES

Nous vous invitons à un colloque d’une journée et demi Le design de collectivités durables dans les plans locaux, les applications pour le Nouveau-Brunswick, présentée par le ministère de l’Environnement du Nouveau-Brunswick, la Société canadienne d’hypothèques et de logement, Efficacité Nouveau-Brunswick, ainsi que l’Association des administrateurs municipaux du Nouveau-Brunswick. Le colloque se tiendra au Centre Multifonctionnel K.C. Irving, rue Evangeline, Bouctouche, N.-B., le jeudi et vendredi 15 et 16 septembre 2011.

Agenda et Bio Septembre 2011 Bouctouche

Collectivites Durables Colloque le 15 16 Septembre Bouctouche

Municipality of the District of Lunenburg - Fire Inspector/Building Inspector

FIRE INSPECTOR/BUILDING OFFICIAL
(Permanent/full-time position)

MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is a community of communities, each with a unique history representing a diversity of cultural backgrounds and a mix of suburban and rural opportunities. We enjoy healthy lifestyles rooted in unrestricted access to the natural beauty of our region’s coastline, lakes and forests, a pristine environment and high quality community services. The Municipality invites applications of a permanent full-time Fire Inspector/Building Official.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Fire Inspector/Building Official is responsible for the implementation of a system of inspections for premises within the Municipality and as required by the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act and Nova Scotia Fire Safety Regulations. The Fire Inspector/Building Official is also responsible for assisting in administering the Municipality’s Building By-law, Nova Scotia Building Code Act and the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified Level 1 Building Official by the Nova Scotia Building Code Training and Certification Board, or equivalent;
• Fire Inspection certification level 1 issued by the Fire Inspection Association of Nova Scotia, or equivalent would be an asset; and,
• Candidates must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and be able to work in a team environment.
Resumes will be accepted until the position has been filled. Resumes shall be accompanied by a cover letter, include three professional references, and be addressed to:
Jeff Merrill
A/Director of Planning and Development Services
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
210 Aberdeen Road
Bridgewater NS B4V 4G8
Fax: 902-527-1135
E-mail: planning@modl.ca (please confirm receipt of e-mail).
A detailed job description can be obtained from our website at: www.modl.ca or by calling 902-541-1351. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted