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We've seen 2 projects in our jurisdiction that had 4 story R-2 townhouse style apts. One was fairly easy to review and process but started off with an architect familiar with commercial design. The other project was 12 units in two (6) unit buildings on one site. We practically begged them to lose a story to keep it under the IRC when we found the designer inexperience we'd be facing. 5 reviews later, they fired their architect and engineer and moved to people experienced with commercial buildings but both took 6-7 reviews, total. The biggest obstacle with the first design team was accessibility; they knew very little about it. That and, due to FSD proximity, they had to use an NFPA 13 system. My advise to other code professionals: Take the time, for the sanity of the review team and yourself, to have a pre-application meeting for these and set your expectations with the applicant and design team. You will run into IRC designers doing these so you may want to entertain a short meeting after the first review. While this seems to only benefit the applicant it does help the review team. Yes, this is a customer service based business and we should view each project as a partnership with an applicant but, with such a partnership, each party has responsibilities not just the jurisdiction. #planreview #design #townhouse #ibc #irc #codeofficial #communitydevelopment

Here is a condensed video of my presentation at TPAC in Vancouver: https://lnkd.in/g4FnrBC6

Today the 2024 Edition of the EM 385-1-1 becomes effective.

We are proud to introduce our very own Colin R. Semeniuk, Business Development Manager here at HMFT, as the featured speaker at the upcoming Edmonton Technical Sessions organized by the Rotating and Turbomachinery Society (RATS). Colin, a recognized expert in the field, will lead a captivating presentation on Automatic Lubrication Systems. His talk will delve into the core design principles and cutting-edge technologies that are transforming the industry. Expect to uncover insights on: - The role of friction in machinery - The critical importance of film layer in lubrication - An insightful comparison: Automatic vs. Manual Lubrication This session is a must-attend for anyone in the industry wanting to learn more about Automatic Lubrication technology. It's an opportunity to gain knowledge from one of our top industry advisors and to engage in a thought-provoking discussion. At HMFT, we pride ourselves on having employees like Colin, who are not just part of our team but are leading voices in the industry. Their expertise helps shape the future of technology and innovation. #HMFT #AutomaticLubrication #IndustryExperts #TechnicalSession #Innovation #Technology #BusinessDevelopment

Presentation of International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) tailings related bulletins continues this week with: Bulletin 98 (1995): Tailings Dams and Seismicity - Review and Recommendations Summary A USCOLD compilation of tailings dam incidents published then had listed 185 incidents collected worldwide, covering tailings from a wide variety of materials. This showed that tailings dams are very susceptible to earthquake damage and those built by upstream method have failed mainly due to slope instability and earthquake. This indicated a clear need for advice on seismic design for tailings dams and this bulletin was prepared to show the then state-of-the-art for the design of new dams to resist earthquake forces. Of equal importance was the question of treating existing dams to make them better able to withstand earthquake shaking and this bulletin gave remedial measures for improving the safety of existing impoundments. It also gave a very comprehensive collection of references so that the reader can go back to original sources and study various methods in greater detail. More information on the bulletin on the link below: https://lnkd.in/er_bzi-s

A very useful read for Association planning https://lnkd.in/emsckpRV

Presentation of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) tailings related bulletins continues this week with: Bulletin 104 (1996): Monitoring of Tailings Dams - Review and Recommendations Summary This bulletin concentrated on the difference of approach necessary when considering the instrumentation for tailings dams. Sound advice is given about the importance of seepage measurements and the need for automation to provide continuous records, methods for measuring the position of the phreatic surface showing the difference of approach between embankment dams and tailings dams. More information on the bulletin on the link below: https://lnkd.in/er_bzi-s

fyi - this is the top page of the BSSA web site. The picture of the orange balls (seismometers) is my paper.

Join Stephanie White from HDR, Katie Noland from USACE, and me as we discuss the ground breaking reasearch to better understand how to communicate risk to the public and decision makers. Transforming the Nation's Understanding of Risk - Why a Risk Estimate is Not Enough 10:20-10:45 a.m. | Track: Human Factors Presenters: Stephanie White, Katie Noland, and Phoebe Percell-DantesTaureau

Learn the 2025 contribution and out of pocket limits for HSAs with Renee and Chelsea.