2008 Engineers'
Day on the Hill
We had a great turnout for Engineers' Day on the Hill
in spite of the threat of snow!
Click
2008 issues for a quick summary of legislation that's been
proposed that would impact the engineering profession. We
talked with legislators about these issues on March 4 - Engineers'
Day on the Hill.
Text of the bills and TSPE and ACEC of TN's issue briefs are available:
SB0210/HB84 -
licensure of interior designers
SB2978/HB2985 - threshold for
public works projects
SB1888/HB 2118 - licensure of
soil scientists
It's not too late to contact
your legislators (State Senator and State Representative) to communicate
your concerns or your support of the issues.
Don't know who your legislator is?
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/
Click on House, then Members, to find your State
Representative
Click on Senate, then Members, to find your State
Senator
Building and Fire Code Rules Adopted
TN Department of Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Leslie Newman
filed emergency rules to require that buildings be designed by the
2006 International Building Code and the 2006 Uniform Fire Code.
Click Building and
Fire Codes for a copy of the media release.
The TSPE Board supports adoption of the International "family" of
codes, including the 2006 International Fire Code (NOT the Uniform
Fire Code).
Rationale for the TSPE Board support of the International Fire Code
is that it would better protect the public if codes that were
designed to work together were adopted. There would be fewer
conflicts and more consistency in building plans. Most TN
cities have already adopted both the 2006 International Building
Code and the 2006 International Fire Code. Many other states
have also adopted both International codes.
You are urged to express your views on the fire codes adoption to
Deputy Commissioner Mary
Moody. Please send a copy
your comments to Candy Toler.
Thanks.
TSPE Bylaws and Operating Procedures Approved
On December 6, the TSPE Tellers' Committee, chaired by
Secretary David Harrell, ratified the ballots and reported to the TSPE
Board that TSPE no longer has a Constitution - by a vote of the
membership, the Society has amended its
Bylaws and
now has
Operating Procedures.
