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2007-0432007-43 Resolution Authorizing Attendance at Code Enforcement Courses At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on February 12`h, 2007. The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following were present: PRESENT: Supervisor Councilmembers ABSENT: Joseph Ruggiero William H. Beale Vincent F. Bettina Joseph P. Paoloni Maureen. McCarthy The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Bettina. WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officer John Fenton has requested that he be authorized to attend the following Code Enforcement Courses at no cost to the town: February 20, 21 and 22 Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures April 3, 4, and 5 Residential Code of New York State May 15, 16 and 17 Building Code of New York State NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Code Enforcement Officer John Fenton is hereby authorized to attend the following Code Enforcement Courses: February 20, 21 and 22 Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures April 3, 4, and 5 Residential Code of New York State May 15, 16 and 17 Building Code of New York State The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR Voting: Aye WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: Aye VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: Aye JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: Aye MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: Aye Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 2/12/2007 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. HN C.XIASTERSON, TOWN CLERK DIRECTOR OF CODE ENFORCEMENT GEORGE A. KOLB JR. FIRE INSPECTOR MARK J. LIEBERMANN ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOWN OF WAPPINGER SUPERVISOR JOSEPH RUGGIERO TOWN COUNCIL WILLIAM H. BEALE VINCENT BETTINA MAUREEN MCCARTHY TATIANA LUKIANOFF CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT JOSEPH P. PAOLONI 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 (845) 297-6256 FAX: (845) 297-0579 MEMORANDUM TO: SUPERVISOR JOSEPH RUGGIERO AND TOWN BOARD FROM: GEORGE A. KOLB JR. — DIRECTOR OF CODE ENFORCEMENT SUBJECT: CODE ENFORCEMENT COURSE DATE: JANUARY 5, 2007 CC: I respectfully request that Mr. John Fenton attend the following Code Enforcement Training courses: January 16, 17, & 18, 2007 - Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures Course # 9C-0627 February 20, 21, & 22, 2007 - General Construction Principles Course # 9D-0624 April 3, 4, & 5, 2007 - Residential Code of New York State Course # 9E-0627 May 15, 16, & 17, 2007 - Building Code of New York State Course #9F-0625 Please note that there is no fee involved with the above mentioned courses. Thank you in advance for your consideration this matter. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION EDUCATIONAL SERVICES UNIT NYS UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE COURSE SCHEDULE JANUARY - JULY 2007 The Educational Services Unit of the Division of Code Enforcement and Administration is pleased to offer the following information regarding its NEW educational programming. Attached is the course schedule for January -July 2007. You can reach the Division of Code Enforcement and Administration by writing or calling: New York State Department of State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration. 41 State Street Albany, New York 12231-0001 Phone: (518) 474-4073 Fax: (518) 486-4487 Educational Services Unit Fax: (518) 474-5788 Email: info@dos.state.ny.us If you wish to review any information from the Division of Code Enforcement and Administration, please look us up on our web site. The most current class schedules, registration information and forms are all available electronically. You may also addyour name to our mailing list by visiting our web site. The address is: http.//www.dos.state.ny.us/code/Is-codes.htmI INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following instructions carefully to avoid a delay in the processing of your application form. An application form must be submitted for the courses you want to attend.. You will not be automatically enrolled in subsequent courses once you have completed the prerequisite course. Registration Form: I. The form must be wed or printed legibly. Illegible applications will not be processed. 2. The entire form must be completed. Incomplete forms may require us to return your application for completion and delay your registration into the requested course(s). 3. Only those students entering their Social Security Number will be entered into our computer data system. 4. Application forms must be received at least 21 days prior to the scheduled starting date of the course for which you are applying 5. A confirmation letter will be sent to you upon acceptance into the course. Do not plan to attend unless confirmation of registration has been received or verified by this office. You will not be allowed into class unless you are preregistered and have been confirmed to attend. 6. Phone registrations will not be accepted. 7. Please do not contact the Department of State or the NYS Fire Academy to check on your registration status unless you have not been notified within 10 calendar days of the class starting date. Prerequisites: Participants must complete the course prerequisites as indicated in the course listing. Fees: Courses conducted in Schuyler County (at the NYS Fire Academy in Montour Falls) require a registration fee of $25. Payment must be paid on arrival. Checks or money orders should be payable to the Academy of Fire Science. (Please do not send payment with your application form.) This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. A_ registration fee is NOT required at any other location Materials: Students are required to bring their own copy of the "Codes of New York State". Those in need of these code books must order them in advance of their scheduled course. These code books can be purchased by contacting the International Code Council at (800) 786-4452. A hand-held calculator, paper and pencils are also required. Registration forms for all courses, including courses at the NYS Fire Academy in Montour Falls, should be mailed, faxed or emailed to the following address: New York State Department of State Division of Code Enforcement & Administration 41 State Street, Albany, NY 12231 Fax: (518) 474-5788 Email: i.nt.b(@dos.statc.nv.us To add your name to our electronic mailing list, please visit our web site at; www,dos.state.ny.us/code/Is-codes.htmI EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM APPLICATION NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 41 STATE STREET, ALBANY, NY 12231 (5 18) 474-4073; Fax: (5 18) 474-5788; Email: info@ dos.state.ny.us NAME (Print Legibly) OFFICE PHONE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER HOME PHONE TITLE CELL PHONE MAILING ADDRESS FAX NUMBER CITY/STATE/ZIP EMAIL ADDRESS IS THIS ADDRESS: HOME BUSINESS CHECK IF THIS IS A NEW ADDRESS Jurisdiction(s) where you are currently employed: ....................... must include where you are currently employed. For example, City of... , Town of... , Village of... ,County of... , State (Name of Agency), Fire Department (Name of Department) or Private (Name of Employer) Check all appropriate lines that describe yourself: Municipal Code Enforcement Official (building, fire, housing, plumbing, etc.); Member of Fire Service; Municipal Official Other Than a Code Enforcement Official or Member of Fire Service; State Agency Personnel; New York State Licensed Design Professional; Private Sector Construction -Related Business; Other, (Please specify) ............ — ............................ -- BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM REGISTRATION 9A- _ _ Location 9B- Location 9C- Location 9D- Location 9E- Location --- --- --- --- -------------------- 917- Location --- --- --- --- -------------------- You may apply for all six courses at one time, if you wish to do so. Registrants that apply for the entire sequence at one location and who are accepted into Course 9A will be guaranteed a reservation into the subsequent courses. Please note that the required prerequisites must be met before attending each course. IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM REGISTRATION School Inspections 01- Location 2006 Code Update 32- Location Existing Buildings 36- Location Plumbing 37- Location Modular Homes 38- Location Please note that the $25 registration fee also applies to the in-service courses conducted at the Schuyler County (Academy) location. Please complete the following information only if you are applying for courses at the NYS Fire Academy in Schuyler County. Please circle your choice: Meals & lodging ($40/day) Lodging only ($23/day) Meals only ($17/day) No meals & lodging _____Male -----Female Share room with ---- _------ _ _ ____ _____ __ -------------------------- There _________________There is a $25 registration fee for each course you apply for. The registration fee and accommodate fee may be paid upon arrival at the Academy. Registration fees are non-refundable. (Please do NOT send payment with your application.) r s'R ON, F Schedule Course 9A 1 Course 913 g NYS UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION Et BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM (Basic Courses, In -Service and Special Programs) January 2007 - July 2007 Building Code educational courses are an ongoing endeavor. Additional offerings of all courses will be posted on this Web site. Portions of this schedule may be subject to change. OVERVIEW Basic.Train.ing_ Program - The six Basic Training Courses are included on this schedule. The first two courses "Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices", Part 1 and Part 2 must be attended prior to participation at any subsequent courses. Applicants for the four other courses on the Basic Training Schedule, "Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures", "General Construction Principles", "Residential Code of New York State" and 'Building Code of New York State" must successfully fulfill the prerequisite requirements indicated on the schedule. Each of these courses will conclude with a Competency examination. Successful completion of Courses 9A, 9B and 9C will qualify an individual for certification as a Code Course 9C Compliance Technician (Fire Inspector) for those whose jobs relate strictly to the conduct of fire and property maintenance inspections. Successful completion of all six courses in the Basic Training Course 9D Program will qualify an individual whose job may encompass the complete realm of code enforcement (fire, as well as, construction inspections). Course 9E fn=Service and Special Pro. rams_ These programs are sponsored b the New York State Building --g-- P g P Y g Officials Conference or the New York State Fire Marshals and Inspectors and their affiliated Course 9F i chapters, to provide required in-service training to the code enforcement community. Tracking of code enforcement officials annual in-service training records will commence in 2003. In-Sentice Programs INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following instructions carefully to avoid a delay in the processing of your application form. An application form must be submitted for the courses you want to attend.. You will not be automatically enrolled in subsequent courses once you have completed the prerequisite course. Registration Form: 1. The form must be typed or printed legibly. Illegible applications will not be http://www.dos.state.ny.us/code/netschedI.html 1/5/2007 processed. 2. The entire form must be completed. Incomplete forms may require us to return your application for completion and delay your registration into the requested course(s). 3. Only those students entering their Social Security Number will be entered into our computer data system. 4. Application forms must be received at least 21 days prior to the scheduled starting date of the course for which you are applying. To download the Registration Form Download_ PDF File (9KB PDF) or click here for html,_version__ 5. A confirmation letter will be sent to you upon acceptance into the course. Do not plan to attend unless confirmation of registration has been received or verified by this office. You will not be allowed into class unless you are preregistered and have been confirmed to attend. 6. Phone registrations will not be accepted. 7. Please do not contact the Department of State or the NYS Fire Academy to check on your registration status unless you have not been notified within 10 calendar days of the class starting date. Prerequisites: Participants must complete the course prerequisites as indicated in the course Listing. Fees: Courses conducted in Schuyler County (at the NYS Fire Academy in Montour Falls) require a registration fee of $25. Payment must be paid on arrival. Checks or money orders should be payable to the Academy of Fire Science. (Please do not send payment with your application form.) This fee is NON- REFUNDABLE. A registration fee is NOT required at any other location. Materials: Students are required to bring their own copy of the "Codes of New York State". Those in need of these code books must order them in advance of their scheduled course. These code books can be purchased by contacting the International Code Council at (888) 699-0541. A hand-held calculator, paper and pencils are also required. Registration forms for all courses, including courses at the NYS Fire Academy in Montour Falls, should be mailed, faxed or emailed to the following address: New York State Department of State Division of Code Enforcement It Administration 41 State Street, Albany, NY 12231 Fax: (518) 474-5788 Email: infQ�os_�t�ite py us. Registration Form and Instructions Dnwn[aa-d PDF File (9KB PDF) (2 pages) [ PDF__Fle_Download..information ] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/code/netschedl.html 1/5/200 _L1_ . — CODE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM BASIC COURSES (9A - 9F) �lick_Here fo�_.prLntable PpFv_ersion of the- schedule. In -Service ProgEams New York State ode Books Req!jired for Basic Courses 9A - Fire Code and Building Code 9B - Fire Code and Building Code 9C - Fire Code and Property Maintenance Code 91) - Building Code, Residential Code, Energy Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code 9E - Residential Code 9F - Building Code, Fire Code, Energy Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code Please contact the International Code Council at (800) 786-4452 to order these books. COURSE 9A_ Former! Course 40)_ (— Y PREREQUISITES Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices None Part 1 - Regulations, Administration and Enforcement This program will discuss the role of the Code Enforcement Official and the practices necessary to carry out the job for a local government, including the process; from permit issuance, inspections, records and paperwork, through enforcement actions and legal recourse. In addition, a quick historical side trip will provide a perspective for the laws and regulations which have been enacted to create a uniform statewide approach to code enforcement. This course is designed to provide 21 hours of classroom training -including a 1.5 hour final exam. COURSE 9B Formers Course 41W Prerequisite: Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices Course 9A Part 2 - Fire Safe Design The focus of this portion of the course is to understand the basic principles which create a building that will endure the effects of fire and enable its occupants to safely escape. The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code provides this blueprint. This course addresses the basic concepts in the code which establish the minimum construction standards for all new buildings, and demonstrates how the code balances the potential hazards of the occupancy with the benefits of fire resistant construction techniques, notifications and suppression equipment and systems, and proper planning. This course is designed to provide 21 hours of classroom training including a 1.5 hour final exam. CURSE 9CJFormerly Course 4!J PREREQUISITES INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR EXISTING STRUCTURES Course 9A Et 913 Course 9C will provide the individual with the skills required to conduct inspections of existing buildings using the Fire and the Property Maintenance Codes of New York State. The course will consist of standard lecture on a topic, followed by a virtual inspection, requiring the student to utilize the information gained from the lecture. An inspection form following the course outline is included in the student handout material. This course is designed to provide 21 hours of classroom training including a 1.5 hour final exam. COURSE 91) (Formerly Course 42) PREREQUISITES General Construction Principles Course 9A Et 9B This program will acquaint code enforcement officials with the systems and equipment requirements and the structural requirements of the Code of New York State. In the first module, "Systems and Equipment", the organization, applicability and content of the Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, Energy and Residential Codes of New York Sate wilt be addressed. The second module, "Structural Requirements", will consist of basic load and design theory and the resulting structural requirements in the Building and Residential Codes of New York State. This course will provide 21 hours of classroom training including a 1.5 hour final exam. ttp://www.dos.state.ny.us/code/netschedI.html 1/5/2007 LOURS_E 9E___(Formerly__Course 43.). PREREQUISITE! Residential Code Of New York State Course 9A, 96, 9[ This course will address the construction requirements for one and two-family dwellings and low- rise multiple dwellings using the Residential Code of New York State as the compliance method. The program is designed to take the student through the steps of a typical code enforcement permit process, including code research, plan review and the inspection process. This course will provide 21 hours of classroom training including a 1.5 hour final exam. COURSE.-9F_.(Form_erly...Course_ 44)_ PREREQUISITES Building Code of New York State Courses 9A, 96, 9D, 9E Course 9F address the construction requirements for a commercial structure using the Building Code of New York State as the method of compliance. This program will take the students through a typical plan review process utilizing information from the preceding courses as well as specific code references pertaining to the detailed drawings used for this purpose. An inspection form following the course outline is included in the student handout material. The course is designed to provide 21 hours of classroom training including a 1.5 hour final examination. Ronald Piester RA, Director New York State Department of State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration 41 State Street Albany, NY 12231 E-mail: c�_d.esndos.a_.tate:_ny its Telephone: (518) 474-4073 Fax: (518) 486-4487 [ NYS._.Department_of $ta_Home Page. ] [ Site Search ] [ NY5 DQ$ Pry���r_5-atement ] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/code/netschedI.html 1/5/200'