Shuttle buses available from each hotel to the Conference Hotel (Holiday Inn)

“ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO” 

Hosting a conference relies a great deal on the generosity of those that sponsor events or donate prizes so any dollar amount big or small would be appreciated. If you would like to donate in any way or know someone that would like to donate, please contact Rohit Walia, Sponsorship Chair at 705-690-0605 or download the Sponsorship Package online from the OBOA website.
This years’ Chapter Chair Challenge has produced a record amount of students attending fromCambrian College. The students will be attending on Tuesday September 11^th 2012, visit the Exhibitor Show, join Delegates for lunch and take part in their prize draw. Thanks everyone!

What a great way to shape 71 young minds and make their experience “Worth Every Nickel”.

The Transportation Committee has made arrangements for a limo bus to be available for those that are flying in to the Sudbury Airport. Please email Andre Guillot at andre.guillot@greatersudbury.ca with your flight information and he will make arrangements to have you picked up and delivered to your hotel The shuttle buses schedule will be posted at the Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn and the Travelodge only. Once the shuttles stop for the night just go to the Holiday Inn front desk and get a taxi coupon for the ride to your hotel.

Almost  90 golfers will attend the OBOA Golf Classic is set for Sunday September 9, 2012 at the Timberwolf Golf Club with a tee-off time of 9:30 a.m. There will be coffee and muffins provided before tee-off and lunch will be provided on the course.We have some exciting things planned for the tournament so this is one event that you don’t want to miss.

The Theme night at Camp Northern Lights is shaping up nicely with entertainment by comedian Derek Edwards and our favourite live local band led by Johnny Williams “The Topes”.

“Be prepared to be entertained and be sure to dress in your best camp attire bearing in mind that you may be photographed in that outfit and pictures are forever. The only rule we have at Camp Northern Lights is to come as you are and be ready to have a good time”.  Dress Code as noted above is now posted on the OBOA website http://www.oboa.on.ca/events/ .

The Companion Program is now  full with some possible wiggle room. AS noted on the OBOA website. We will be having a meet and greet icebreaker on Sunday September 9, 2012 for the companions so that they can get to know one another before the conference begins. The French Room is located on the main floor at the back of the restaurant.

As a Breast Cancer fundraiser the calendars are now complete and being printed. The calendars feature the theme “REMOVE & EXAMINE”. The challenge! … a photograph featuring "your landscape" with a "pink bra" integrated into the photograph. Thanks go out to Barbara Rusan-Cronmiller, Building/Plumbing Inspector, City of Vaughan and Direct IT: Calendar Design & Printing, who

have volunteered their services once again to make this Endeavour a success!

Also, “Game of Skills” tickets will be sold throughout the Golf Tournament and the Conference with prize draws being held at the Breast Cancer Luncheon. Any donations of gifts or money would be greatly appreciated for our "Silent Auction" and "Game of Skill" contest. If you would like to make a donation please contact Corrie-Jo Delwo at 705-674-4455 Ext. 4426 or corrie-jo.delwo@greatersudbury.ca . Proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada and Northern Cancer Foundation, the fundraising vehicle for the Northern Cancer Center in Sudbury.

The Technical Sessions are complete and noted on the OBOA website with all the information necessary for your review.

The 2012 Conference Menu is posted on the website. http://www.oboa.on.ca/events/

There is a great deal of teamwork involved in every conference activity. Thanks to Jim Pitt, Senior Sales Manager at the Holiday Inn , Betty Lillah @ Homewood Suites & Angela Labbe @ Hampton Inn.  Sudbury Ontario for all the assistance to date.

In addition there is always the opportunity to cross Regent Street and go to Eddie’s and relax or the RIPE restaurant located 4-5 doors south of the Holiday Inn has a great chocolate martini & dessert “oblivion” . It was my duty to investigate these locations for you, the delegates.

The 2013 Annual Meeting & Training Sessions will be held in Hamilton, ON, Sunday October 6th 2013 – Wednesday October 9th 2013 under the leadership of 2013 Chair Dio Ortiz. HOTEL INFORMATION will be handed out separately to all delegates and also posted on the OBOA website, NEWSBYTES and update e-mails. Your delegate package will contain all the information necessary to book

your 2013 AMTS Hotel. Information will also be available at the OBOA registration Desk in Sudbury on the lower floor.

HOTEL BOOKINGS can be made NOW! See attached

Shuttle buses available from each hotel to the Conference Hotel (Holiday Inn)

2012 Tech Session Summary

 2012 OBOA AMTS Companion Program

(July 26th 2012)

Sponsor a Student for a Day

Chapter Challenge 2012

2012 AMTS Chapter Challenge, On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 help shape
young minds and make their experience "Worth Every Nickel"

• Intro to being a Building Official
   
• Past President’s Lunch
   
• Technical Sessions
   
• Trade Show
  $150 per student

    more info..

Have you booked your Hotel Room? SOME HOTELS May have a waiting list (When booking and upon arrival please advise that you are part of the "Ontario Building Officials Association" block.)
	SOLD OUT Homewood Suites - Map of Area 2270 Regent St., Sudbury, Ontario P3E 0B4 Phone: 705-523-8100		SOLD OUT Hampton Inn - Map of Area 2280 Regent St. Sudbury, Ontario P3C 0A1 Phone: 705-523-5200	Limited Double bed rooms available Monday - Sept 10th Sold out. Tuesday- Sept 11th Wednesday - Sept 12th	Double Occupancy limited rooms available Cardinal Inn - Map of Area 1500 Regent St South Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2K8 Phone: 705-522-8900 Toll Free: 1-800-787-4008
				Travelodge Hotel - Map of Area 1401 Paris Street. Sudbury, Ontario P3E 3B6 Phone: 705-522-1100

2012 “Video Stream Webcast” from Sudbury Ontario

Hello OBOA Members!

The OBOA Board of Directors in accordance with the 2012+ Strategic Plan will be livestreaming the Annual General Meeting (AGM) @ 8:30am.

OBOA members must log in to the Member’s Only Area & fill in the information.

The same procedure will be in place for the Past Presidents / Exhibitor lunch @ NOON.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
To promote uniform code application by disseminating best practices using OBOA’s website, publications and other tools

OBOA Strategic Plan 2012+

Don't be fooled, this is not a repeat message but rather an important reminder of the SB 12 FAQ's that are available.

Readers are aware that a joint Industry Stakeholder Group was formed to assist with the implementation of the new SB 12 building code requirements. The Group included the following Stakeholders; the Ontario Home Builders Association, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, Large Municipality Chief Building Officials and the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA). The building official representatives are David Potter, Tim Benedict and Tim Moore. The joint Industry Stakeholder Group started to meet prior to the SB 12 implementation date of Jan. 1, 2012, and continue to meet to address current issues both from the construction industry and the official perspective.

Shortly after implementation, the Industry Stakeholder Group heard of inconsistent application of the new requirements from both sides and reoccurring questions. The solution was to create a document that would list the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on SB 12. A comprehensive 5-page FAQ would assist with the reoccurring questions and promotes knowledge transfer. The FAQ's are intended to educate and promote consistent application of the code requirements amongst the builders, designers and officials.

What's new in this Newsbyte? Earlier this week, word from the industry that common questions continue, and many, if not all of these questions can be answered via the FAQ. For example;

1. Are you aware of the FAQ list or the whereabouts on the OBOA website,
2. The FAQ clearly answers whether a building official is "to require estar label for occupancy/not to require for occupancy",
3. The FAQ clarifies what a "BOP" form is and if it suffices to provide information regarding home components, and
4. Warning, do not compare ht loss calcs from hvac designer with hot200 ht loss output. This cannot be done. Further info regarding "why" is available on the NRCan hot 2000 website under FAQ's (or get an explanation from a certified evaluator).

The OBOA website is the source for the most-up-to date SB 12 documents produced by the joint Industry Stakeholder Group. The OBOA would like to acknowledge and thank tyhe embers of the joint Industry Stakeholder Group because the posted docuemtns are a direct result of their time and effort. Should you have a question or comment on SB 12, feel free to contact OBOA reps directly; David Potter, Town of Newmarket @ dpotter@newmarket.ca or Tim Benedict, City of Kitchener @ tim.benedict@kitchener.ca

Striving to communicate and share the wealth with OBOA members and non-members.

Mike Seiling, OBOA Vice President, 519.741.2669

Please find the FAQ's on SB 12 under "Energy Efficienty Information" news or direct download PDF

OBOA is pleased to present an auspicious roster of exhibitors, manufacturers & vendors at our event!
Visit the OBOA website to learn more about The exhibitors attending this year and Exhibitor Opportunities

 Shuttle buses available from each hotel to the Conference Hotel (Holiday Inn)

Community Engagement formerly Corporate Charity Fundraising

The Breast Cancer Committee has been working hard again this year!  They are excited to announce that with the help of Direct IT and a number of Municipalities there will be a 2013 breast cancer calendar available for purchase! The calendar this year represents the beauty of the province showcasing scenic and historical locations of various Municipalities across the province.

At the 2011 AMTS in London almost 300 calendars were sold!  An overwhelming and positive response for the first year!  This year we are hoping to match and exceed that fundraising goal.  Of course this can’t be done without all of your help!  Along with the at conference sales, presales of the calendars are available for order this year. The calendars are only $10 each, a small donation for a much needed cause!  It’s so easy - just place your personal or office order ahead of time then pay for and pick up your calendar package when you register at the AMTS in Sudbury! (Note: corporation cheques, debit and credit cards are acceptable)

Don’t miss out this year, please email Barbara Rusan-Cronmiller at barbara.rusan-cronmiller@vaughan.ca to place your pre-conference calendar order today.

On June 15th the Board of Directors approved the development of a new OBOA SB10 training course. Michael Lio of Lio & Associates and Ted Kesik of Knowledge Mapping Inc. are preparing this new 2 day course for the OBOA which should be ready for delivery in the fall 2012.

The new Residential HVAC Inspection course development is nearing completion and should be available for delivery September 2012. Stay tuned to upcoming Newsbytes for details.

Development of the new EIS (Exterior Insulating Sheathing) online course is now available on line, go to the OBOA course calendar for details.

The new OBOA SB12 course developed by Lio and Associates is now being delivered with positive feedback. If you haven’t taken the course yet, check the OBOA Training Calendar for upcoming dates and locations. If you’ve already had the opportunity to take the course, let us know what you think of the new format.

Please feel free to contact Pier De Simone, Education & Training Chair at pdesimone@city.windsor.on.ca if you have any questions on these initiatives or have suggestions on development of additional new training.

The new “Quick Check for Farm Structures” flipchart is now hot off the presses and available for purchase.  Check the OBOA website www.oboa.on.ca for ordering information.

This is a wonderful new tool similar to and inspired by the “Quick Check for Housing” flipchart.  This tool has been developed in collaboration with OMAFRA and MOE. 
The OBOA was well represented by Building Officials from Oxford County, led by recently retired Jim Harmer.

This flipchart covers the recently revised procedural changes introduced by OMAFRA to streamline the Nutrient Management Plan approvals process required prior to the issuance of building permits.
Examples of the new forms are contained in the Appendices of this flipchart.

In conjunction with the release of this new tool, OMAFRA and OBOA are offering a half day workshop to further explain the flipchart and how to use it.  The workshop is being offered through our Chapter Network, so if you are interested in attending a workshop in your area, contact your Chapter Chair.  For those who are interested, OMAFRA is also prepared to offer a half day workshop in conjunction with the “Quick Check” workshop to delve deeper into MDS (Minimum Distance Separation) and/or NMP (Nutrient Management Plan) training – again, contact your Chapter Chair.

• Inform building inspectors of the contents of the Quick Check
• Review key components of a Nutrient Management Plan
• When a Nutrient Management Strategy is required
• Nutrient storage siting
• Contents of the Record of Approval
• Engineering requirements
• Minimum Distance Separation
• Building Permit Checklist for Livestock Buildings

 Chris Peck, CBCO, Director

Will you be covered?

Recently Municipalities have been asked by insurance providers to provide proof of Qualifications for their inspectors.

Intern Inspectors meet the requirements for Qualifications set out in the Code under Part 3 Div. C.

Enrolment Criteria

Prior to enrolment in the Internship Program, an intern must have one of the following completed:

a) One of the Ministry’s Legal/Process examinations (General, CBO, RCA or Designer);
b) Possess not less than five (5) years verified experience as a building official or building practitioner or
c) An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience in the area of practice.

Apply to Comply. Internship website

Some handy Internship Links: Approved Interns | Q&A | Documentation | Application process (flowchart)

The Internship Program will include a supervised practical internship in addition to the necessary training to achieve Provincial Qualification. A Provincially qualified inspector or chief building official as required by Division C, Article 3.1.4.2 of the Ontario Building Code will provide the mentorship.  The mentor must be an OBOA member and will also need to demonstrate compliance with the procedures of a supervising and reporting program to be established between the OBOA, the Mentor (and /or the municipality) and the Intern for the purposes of monitoring the progress and fulfillment of the Internship.

Alan Shaw, CBCO, Vice President & Internship Chair

CBO Webinar Update on New Engineering Forms
Nutrient Management Strategies

The Ontario Ministry Of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs will provide an update to municipal Building Officials on new engineering forms used in Nutrient Management Strategy applications. This session will provide key information for building officials dealing with agricultural permits.

The update will involve a one-hour Webinar session to provide and explain the Engineering Requirement Form and the Engineer’s Commitment Certificate. The improved forms are intended to not only make the building planning process easier for the farmer, but also make the engineering requirements more specific on the part of professional engineers.

We will be hosting a one-hour Webinar, where a building official will participate in his/her office using their internet-connected computer and telephone. There is no charge for the session. The session will be run on the following dates and times:

Please e-mail jim.arnold@ontario.ca to register for one of the dates above. Please ensure the word “registration” is included in the subject line.

A confirmation e-mail with further instructions will be sent with a copy of both engineering forms attached. 

Matt Wilson
Jim Arnold, P.Eng.
OMAFRA Guelph

Proceeds to benefit Salvation Army
Friday, Sept 21, 2012 - 1:00 PM Shotgun Start
Format: 4 Person Scramble

18 Holes of Golf

• Power Cart
• Steak or Chicken Dinner
• Prizes
• Entry into closest to pins , longest drive and in the drink competitions
• 20% off coupon on next green fee
• Entry into draw for a 1 month membership valued at $450.00

  To register, please contact Rick Jones
  at 613-475-1162 ext 101

  For Further promotional details please find the attached files: Golf Details | Registration Form

Career Vacancies Job AD Listing details.

The OBOA is the place to view posted advertisements on Career Opportunities....more 

To be added to an automatic notification by e-mail of all jobs posted please use this email link: jobads@oboa.on.ca put "vacancies" in the subject  box and place your municipalities name or otherwise in the message box.
All notices are sent b.c.c. (Blank Carbon Copy, your name & e-mail address will not be displayed). Your email address will not be directed to any other site or service. Member Service Only

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Mark the dates below in your calendar to avoid missing this important circulation.

The calendar for the 2012 year are as follows:
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