At the January 27th Construction Code Commission (CCC) meeting, MIACCA's request for a statewide permit was on the agenda.  They are now seeking  input for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit applications.  MCL 125.1510(1) requires these applications to be on a form prescribed by the commission.  The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) highly encourages the CCC to prescribe these forms, and the CCC acknowledges assistance from the Bureau of Construction Codes and input from interested stakeholders such as yourselves is necessary in accomplishing this task.

For your reference, this was the MIACCA proposed form, that we will be submitting.

 All submissions will be presented to the CCC at their next regularly scheduled meeting on April 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM.

MARCH IS WORKPLACE EYE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

Over 2,000 eye injuries occur each day on job sites across the U.S. and one in ten of those injuries required missed days of work to recover. Of the total amount of work-related eye injuries that occur, 10 to 20 percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. While many think that eye injuries only occur in construction, trade or manufacturing jobs, nearly 40% of work-related eye injuries happen in healthcare facilities, offices, laboratories and other similar work environments. Safety experts and eye care providers agree that the right eye protection could have lessened the severity of these injuries or even prevented 90% of them.

Flying objects, particles, tools, chemicals and harmful radiation are the cause of most eye injuries. In many cases, implementing safe workplace practices and using appropriate protective eyewear could prevent injuries entirely. March is Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month, which offers a great opportunity to remind everyone about a few tips to help protect eyes from potential injury.

• There are a few things you can do to help prevent an eye injury in the workplace:
• Eliminate hazards before starting work by using machine guards, work screens or other engineering controls.
• Always wear the appropriate safety eyewear, even if you are just passing through a potentially hazardous area.
• If you're working in an area with lots of particles or dust, be sure to wear safety goggles with side shields to protect against foreign objects from entering your eyes.
• Always wear safety goggles or face shields when working with chemicals to protect against splashing.
• When working around hazardous radiation like welding, fiber optics and lasers, be sure to use specially designed safety goggles and helmets that are made especially for such tasks.
• Keep safety eye wear in good condition and replace when necessary.

Remember that something as simple as putting on a pair of safety glasses can help prevent serious eye injuries in the workplace. These injuries are not only painful, but they can cause many lost days of work and sometimes lead to permanent vision loss. Although March is designated as Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month, it is important to remember to wear your safety glasses year round.

If you do experience an eye injury, contact your eye doctor as soon as possible.

At the January 27th Construction Code Commission (CCC) meeting, MIACCA's request for a statewide permit was on the agenda item.   They are now seeking  input for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit applications.  MCL 125.1510(1) requires these applications to be on a form prescribed by the commission.  The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) highly encourages the CCC to prescribe these forms, and the CCC acknowledges assistance from the Bureau of Construction Codes and input from interested stakeholders such as yourselves is necessary in accomplishing this task.

.For your reference, this was the MIACCA proposed form.  If you have any suggestions, please send them to us at mjdsmith@miacca.org by February 24, 2021.  If you decide to send a proposed form on your own, please note that proposals for these permit applications must be received by the Administrative Services Division by 5:00 p.m. March 5, 2021.

 All submissions will be presented to the CCC at their next regularly scheduled meeting on April 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM.

MIACCA is sharing this Boiler Inspector job posting with our members:

The Bureau of Construction Codes is in the process of filling a Boiler Inspector 10/11 position in the Boiler Division located at the Delta County.  Applicants for the position must apply online by going to the website listed below, go to job posting 6401-20-BCC-655 Boiler Inspect, click on job title Boiler Inspector 10/E11, and then click on the "Apply" link, and follow the directions provided. (Position description and job specifications are listed on the posting.)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan

On-Line applications must be received by 5:00pm, 02/16/2021.

If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Hillary Millen

Departmental Analyst

LARA/BCC/Administrative Services

PO Box 30254

Lansing, Michigan 48909

Phone: (517) 582-5594

This webinar discusses:

• Current growth and trends in the smart home market and where residential contractors can meet these demands
• Best practices for incorporating smart home subscription fees into a maintenance plan
• How residential contractors can deliver this technology to create a predictable revenue stream while improving the performance and value of their business

January is National Radon Awareness Month

Remind your customers to test their homes.

Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that can seep into a home from underground. If radon accumulates, it may lead to lung cancer – in fact, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. According to Gina McCarthy, EPA assistant administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, radon can be found in every state in the country, and elevated radon levels occur in as many as one in 15 homes.

"Testing for radon is an easy and important step in protecting the health of your family," McCarthy stressed.

EPA offered information on how residents can protect themselves from radon:

Test. EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend that all homes, both with and without basements, be tested for radon. Affordable do-it-yourself radon test kits are available at home improvement and hardware stores and online. A qualified radon tester also can be hired.

Fix. EPA recommends taking action to fix radon levels above 4 Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L). Addressing high radon levels often costs the same as other minor home repairs.

Save a Life. Testing and fixing elevated levels of radon in the home can help prevent lung cancer while creating a healthier home and community.

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