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ROCK STAR IN THE HOUSE!

Joe Lstiburek addressing the ICC Code Hearings on his proposal G 187-15. I never felt so much like a groupie as today! – Jay

G 98-15 disapproved

Today we had G 98-15 disapproved. The clear reasoning was that the term R3 occupancies would include lodging houses, dormitories, and other multi family uses. The committee specifically told us…

Greetings from Code Hearings

It is 11:45 Memphis time. Hearings today took an interesting turn. The morning we wrapped up Fire and Life Safety – largely with discussions about plastics in exterior building finishes.…

Quick Update From The ICC Code Hearings

This morning Kevin Reinertson of the State Fire Marshall’s office stopped me in the hall to tell me that not only would he be supporting SVABO’s garage proposals (remove 1,000…

Greetings From Jay in Memphis at the Code Hearings

Today we reviewed 82 Fire and Life Safety Code Change Proposals. 21 were unanimously approved, 13 approved with big majority, and 2 gained mixed support...

Contentious code issues wrangled in Memphis

Just wrapped up Fire and Life Safety. Real fireworks between USGBC and the foam plastic guys over fire retardant treatment. – Jay

Greetings from Day 2 at the Code Hearings!

We nearly finished up our Fire and Life Safety Group. It was a fascinating day. Much watching different insulation types battle for inclusion in the IBC. Not sure why there…

Capitol Yards Now Leasing!

Mogavero Notestine Associate’s highly anticipated modern and sophisticated multifamily project, Capitol Yards has recently opened its first building and is currently leasing. The developer, The Wolff Company, holds a leasing…

Energy Efficient New Home Tax Credits Available Now

Thinking about bringing your housing development project to top rated energy efficient standards? Well contemplate no longer. CHEERS or ConSol Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services is continuing to allow for…

Planning For A New Cohousing Community

Mogavero Architects has begun the planning process for a new cohousing community. This new development envisions 18 new homes on 1-acre in the North Oak Park neighborhood. The project seeks…