Storm & Security

BENNARDO BELCHER YORK LEGGETT GRIMES Seminar & Speaker Highlights Building Component Evaluations and Lessons Learned from Sandy Thursday, September 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Frank L. Bennardo, P .E., Engineering Express® This session will cover the latest in wind pressure and building component product evaluation engineering and correlate it to findings from Bennardo's inspection work in Superstorm Sandy. Dramatic photos from the storm will illustrate the importance of proper design and construction against future design wind and surge events. Bennardo is licensed in 25 states across the eastern United States, and owns and operates three companies in the specialty structural engineering, storm product manufacturing and building product evaluation information industries. An expert in his field, he is elevating the engineering field to better standards and technological advancements as well as playing a major role in educating and assisting in storm damage evaluation and repair. FORTIFIED Homes: Expanding Opportunities for Contractors, Manufacturers and Suppliers Thursday, September 26, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Darius H.Grimes CRC,CSI,CDT ,CWMS, Disaster Smart Consulting, Inc. There are 18 coastal states that are affected by land-falling hurricanes with approximately 46 percent of the total U.S. population. Over the last five years, The FORTIFIED Home programs national implementation is reducing exposure to preventable losses resulting in stronger building codes, meeting consumer demands for safer homes, and resulting in lower insurance and lifecycle costs. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) launched the program in 2010. Since the initial launch in Alabama, two coastal states have adopted mandatory mitigation credits for all admitted carriers. This presentation will outline the states that are requiring discounts, look at voluntary expansion by the insurance industry and how contractors and manufacturers can expand their business opportunities in almost all of the 18 coastal states. Grimes' experience combines a diverse 25-plus year career in manufacturing, distribution and construction with a talent for complex design and innovative solutions. His many contributions to the construction industry are based on a well-developed consultative approach reflecting years of hands-on experience, engineering understanding, and development of installation techniques earning him national industry recognition. Grimes started Disaster-Smart Consulting Inc. in February 2009. DSCI has quickly positioned itself as a leader in multi-peril coastal risk inspection while continuing to apply its knowledge to collaborate with likeminded organizations to development, promote, and implement economically sustainable solutions for the built environment. Summary of Changes Between 2010 and 2013 Florida Building Codes Friday, September 27, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Joe Belcher, JDB Code Services, Inc, BRB Code Educators Inc. Joe Belcher is an independent code consultant with more than 35 years experience in code development, code education and code enforcement. Among numerous certifications, Belcher is a Florida Certified General Contractor and certified Building Official under the voluntary program. He has operated his independent code consultancy since 1993. Belcher has been involved in the development of the Florida Building Code since its inception. He was involved in the writing of the Florida Building Code Commentaries and prescriptive standards for wind resistant construction. He currently serves on the Building Fire Technical Advisory Committee of the Florida Building Commission, the Fire Building Code Coordination Technical Advisory Committee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal and serves on several Florida Building Commission appointed workgroups. Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form OIR 1802 Friday September 27, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. William H. York, W.H. York Consulting Inc. This class will include a discussion of each question on the new form and an explanation of how to answer the questions. Topics will include roof covering changes, significant changes in roof to wall connection, gable end bracing and opening protection. William York is specialized in Florida Building Code training, Building Inspection and Wind Damage Mitigation. He is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor (currently inactive), a State Certified Residential Construction Mitigation Inspector and State Certified Hurricane Evacuation Shelter Inspector. As founder of W.H. York Consulting, York has developed inspector training program for the OIR 1802 Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form and has trained approximately 2000 inspectors. He has consulted with the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) on the revisions to the OIR 1802 form and on Wind Mitigation techniques and inspections with insurance companies, FLASH, IBHS, large developers and the University of Florida. York also teaches classes for IBHS on Code Plus programs in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. Heath Care Survival Friday, September 27, 2 to 3 p.m. Don Leggett, Insurance Office of America Affordable care is here; more rules and taxes to follow. Public exchanges begin enrolling October 1, 2013. Penalties for not providing group insurance or having individual insurance begin January 1, 2014. Are you ready? This health care seminar will provide a brief overview of the public exchanges, tax credits for businesses and individuals and survival strategies for businesses that currently have employees and are struggling with the pay or play tax penalty scenario. The seminar will conclude with how your health care will be delivered in the next few years. Leggett Is the managing partner and equity owner for Insurance Office of America, the seventh largest privately held brokerage in Florida. He is an expert in strategic planning, company acquisitions and risk retention and transfer. He holds the national degree of Accredit Advisor of Insurance and currently advises returning military veterans on how to increase their viability to finding a job through a non-profit Leggett formed: Project Transition USA. FORECAST 2013 / STORM & SECuRITY PROTECTION 15

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