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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 8:30 TO 10:30 A.M. Summary of Changes Between 2010 and 2013 Florida Building Codes Joe Belcher JDB Code Services, Inc BRB Code Educators Inc. "While there are many aspects to running a successful hurricane protection business, knowledge of the code is fundamental to making certain 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 you are in compliance with prescriptive standards for wind resistant construction. He currently serves on the Building the law. The courses will Fire Technical Advisory Committee of the Florida Building Commission, the Fire Building provide a sound basis to make Code Coordination Technical Advisory Committee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal and serves on several Florida Building Commission appointed workgroups. certain you are in compliance." 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. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 1:00 TO 3:00 P.M. (NEW TIME) Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form OIR 1802 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. "One of the biggest problems homeowners have is providWilliam York is specialized in Florida Building Code training, Building Inspection and Wind Damage Mitigation. He is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor (currently ing proof that their protection inactive), a State Certified Residential Construction Mitigation Inspector and State products meet the required Certified Hurricane Evacuation Shelter Inspector. standards. The class will show As founder of W.H. York Consulting, York has developed inspector training program attendees how to complete for the OIR 1802 Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form and has trained approximately 2000 inspectors. He has consulted with the Office of Insurance Regulation the opening protection section (OIR) on the revisions to the OIR 1802 form and on Wind Mitigation techniques and of the Uniform Wind inspections with insurance companies, FLASH, IBHS, large developers and the University Mitigation Form: OIR 1802." of Florida. York also teaches classes for IBHS on Code Plus programs in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. Prior to founding W.H. York he was Director of Building Evaluations for Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA). He managed the Florida Prototype Building Project for ARA, managed ARA's portion of the Department of Community Affairs "Florida Building Code Demonstration Project" to collect cost comparison data and evaluate projected reduction in damage/losses in hurricanes due to the requirements of the 2001 Florida Building Code. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2:00 TO 3 P.M. Heath Care Survival 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. 18 STORM & SECURITY PROTECTION / PEOPLE IN THE KNOW 2013 Don Leggett Insurance Office of America "Penalties for not providing group insurance or having individual insurance begin January 1, 2014. Are you ready? This seminar will provide a brief overview of the public exchanges, tax credits for businesses and individuals and survival strategies for businesses."