Recalled Compact Fluorescent Lighting Fixture
I recently received this via email from an associate. I doubt if there would be much of a residential market for these type of fixtures. They most likely would be used in a commercial application. If...
View Article5 Ways Building Codes Protect You and Your Family
Smoke Detectors Building codes require smoke detectors in each bedroom and on each level of homes including basements to warn occupants of smoke and fire. Stair Rails Building codes address the size...
View ArticleOhio BBS Approves OBCC Training
OBCC recently had the following courses approved for continuing education credits: General Mechanical Requirements is a 3 hour course that will cover the general installation requirements for HVAC...
View ArticleFall 2009 Continuing Education
Registration is open! We are now accepting registration for our fall 2009 continuing education offerings. We are hosting two days of courses: September 25 and October 16 in Pickerington, Ohio. Topics...
View ArticleOnline Registration … Revisited
We apologize for any difficulty you may have had this week trying to register for our Fall 2009 Continuing Education courses. The online registration form is working again, so if you haven’t already,...
View ArticleRecent OBCC seminar is a sucess!
Our recent seminar was well received. In fact, we have been asked to repeat the Wood Wall Framing course! We hope to do this in the near future, so check our website for details. Don’t miss our...
View ArticleOBCC is selected to inspect OSU 2011 Solar Decathlon House
Recently, OBCC was very honored to be chosen to inspect the Ohio State University School of Architecture’s entry in the 2011 Solar Decathlon. Since 2002, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and...
View Article2011 Solar Decathlon House is ready for Inspection
The OSU entry into the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC is ready for inspection. OBCC will be going to the Ohio State University next week to perform electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and framing...
View ArticleWhat Is Green Building?
In practical terms, green building is a whole-systems-approach to building that includes five principles of green building: Livable communities Energy Efficiency Indoor Air Quality Resource...
View ArticleSafety Tips from your Building Inspector
I did not get around to posting any info regarding Building Safety Month this year which was May 2011. Each year the International Code Council (ICC) promotes building safety awareness to help create...
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