COMMON CODE VIOLATIONS IN THE FOUNDATION  (from the PHRC)

•   Footer over excavated and/or improper fill.

•  Re-bar not installed in footing per approved building plans.

• Footing, water line, or sewer line depth inadequate.

.    Incorrect placement of column footers.

.    Improper installation of steel columns.

.    Frost protection not provided.

.     Water in footer.

.     Footers not protected from the elements.

- KNOW THE CODE -

Classes are forming

 now on the following topics!

04/22/06 - Sites and Soils

05/06/06 - Footings for Concrete, Masonry and Wood Foundation Walls

05/20/06 - Concrete, Masonry and Wood Foundation Walls

06/03/06 - Construction and Inspection of Floor Joists

06/17/06 - the Framing O F Wood Stud Walls

07/01/06 - the Proper Construction and Inspection of Ceiling                        Joists and Rafters

07/15/06 - Roofs and Roof Structures

07/29/06 - Exterior and Interior Wall Coverings

08/12/06 - Building Planning and Construction

08/26/06 - Inspecting for Energy Provisions of the International                   Residential Code

PBA FORUM - A WAY TO STAY CONNECTED

Have a hot topic you want to discuss with other PBA members and PBA staff?  Looking for a place to address your concerns?  The forums page of the PBA website is the place to do just that.  The web forums were created to efficiently promote communications between members and with the PBA staff. 

Follow these easy steps and you’ll be on your way to being an active member of the forums.

Step 1 - Point your web browser to www.pabuilders.org.  Click on the members category on the left of your screen.  When the menu pops out, click on the fifth option: “issues forums.”  Enter your username and password.  (If unknown contact Eric Wise at (800)692-7339 ext. 3003. Or email him at ewise@pabuilders.org)  You will be next presented with your profile page.  Update your contact information and be sure to enter your e-mail address in the “preferred email” box

Step2 - Once you enter the forum page, you need to choose a category, for example: Governmental Affairs, Public relations, etc.   Pick the topic where you want the comments and forum.

Step 3 - The forums page for that category will open.  To read each person’s comments, click on the title of their topic under the discussions header.  To add your own comments or question, click on “Add a new discussion”.  You can give your comments a title  in the discussion thread title box, then write your comments in the discussion thread message box.  When done, scroll down and click.  Your comments will be posted for others to read and respond.

It is that simple!  Stay connected with PBA by joining the issues forum.  If you have questions contact Eric Wise at (800)692-7339 ext 3003.