NEWS - VBCOA Region 2 to receive the ICC 'Raising the Profile" Award. Details as they come available.

VBCOA/VPMIA Joint letter to Governor McDonald 

VBCOA and VPMIA have sent a letter to Governor McDonald regarding Virginia's energy policies and the American Recovery and Reinvestment act.

New Certifications Availble from DHCD

DHCD has announced two new certification categories,  Building Plans Examiner and Permit Technician
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Immediate Past President Lynn Underwood Addresses the Virginia Home Builders Association

Last Week (June 25, 2010) the Home Builders of Virginia held their annual convention on the Eastern Shore. Immediate Past President, Lynn Underwood was invited to address the group. The attached speech was delivered by Underwood to the entire membership. His message of “working together as partners” was warmly received. Before and after his address, while mixing with the membership, EVERY Member had high praise for their local Building Official as a professional and expressed appreciation for their attitude and understanding

Read Lynn's speech by clicking here.  Lynn has asked that anyone that has comments or questions concerning the event or speech, please email him.

New EPA regualtions regarding Lead Safety becomes effective April, 2010

 

  

VBCOA Region Eight Officers present a $1500 check to Paul Shelton, the President of the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity South Hampton Roads. The grant was given to Habitat for Humanity to pay for a residential sprinkler system that was installed in the home! Nick's Plumbing, a licensed plumbing contractor, performed the installation using criteria in Section P2904 of the 2009 edition of the International Residential Code. The three officers follow up by inspecting the installation. It passed inspection!

  

 Virginia Code Officials, Home Builders Association
Earn Code Council 2010 Raising the Profile Award


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