Dec. 2003

UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE UPDATE

On Wednesday, October 22, the Governor�s Policy Office released the Uniform Construction Code regulations and the Department of Labor and Industry hand carried them to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC).  The PBA expects the IRRC to approve the regulations at its Thursday. November 20 meeting.  If the regulations are approved, the anticipated dates are:

$    January 17 - The regulation is published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

$    Mid April 2004 through mid July 2004, municipalities determination whether they will administer and enforce the Act.  When each municipality notifies the Department of its decision, the Uniform Construction Code will take effect in that jurisdiction.

For the latest on the Uniform Construction Code, visit the PBA website at www.pahomes.org.

 

WATER AND SEWER TAP-IN FEE UPDATE

The PBA is still pushing for a floor vote on HB 51, the association�s tap-in fee legislation.  Two new components are:

1.   90 gallons per day as the maximum standard for defining E.D.U.�s (equivalent dwelling units)

2.   Explicit powers for municipal authorities (they now have implicit powers) to allow them with notice to access, inspect, and repair broken water and sewer line laterals on property whenever needed.  

COMPUTER TIP

Keep your computer running smoothly by checking available hard drive space at least once a year.  If it�s within 10% of full capacity, purge data or buy more hard drive space.  (Source: Communications Briefings, Publishing Group, Alexandria, VA) 

INTELLECT

�Some people think only intellect counts; knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantage and seize it.  But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy.� � Dean Koontz

 

     

    

     H.B.A.A.  Annual
     Christmas Party

       Come enjoy the 
       Prizes, Entertainment
        and Dancing! 

     Where:Sunnehanna 
                 Country Club
    
When: December 12th
                
Cocktails 5:30PM, 
                 Dinner 6:00PM

      Cost: $30 1st couple per membership, $50 
each other couple

                         Make check payable to:
              Home Builders Association of the Alleghenies

                       R.S.V.P. by November 30th

                                Mail Registration to:
                             HBA of the Alleghenies
                                  c/o Mike Murray
                                   111 Sann Street
                              Johnstown, PA 15904

 WE PLAN TO ATTEND THE H.B.A.A.
2003 CHRISTMAS PARTY

Company Name ___________________________________

 

1st couple Name__________________________ $ 30               

Guest couple name __________________ $______ ($50)

Guest couple name __________________ $______ ($50)

Guest couple name __________________ $______ ($50)

 Guest couple name __________________ $______ ($50)

                                           Amount Enclosed $________    

 

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