Registration Open!
IHPA MEETING – PANEL DISCUSSIONS – TABLETOP DISPLAYS – CEU CLASSES
Come Join Us in New Orleans August 19th & 20th!
Host Hotel – Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Overview:
Day One (Thursday 8/19):
- CEU Class and Board of Directors Meeting
Day Two (Friday 8/20):
- IHPA Meeting with Luncheon and Guest Speaker
- CEU Class, Panel Discussions, Tabletop Displays, Meet & Greet Reception
Complete schedule of events HERE
Meeting Friday Aug. 20th 12 Noon – 2:00 pm:
IHPA General Meeting to include Luncheon, Industry Updates and Guest Speaker.
- The IHPA is pleased to feature guest speaker Fred Malik of IBHS.
Mr. Malik is Fortified Program Manager
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- Fortified is presently accepted in Louisiana for the highest mitigation credits available, it is the only way to receive mitigation credits on existing homes in AL and is being used in the TX, SC, NC, and other markets around the US. Fred will give an overview of the program, what it is and what is involved with Fortified Designations. Read more about Fred Malik HERE.
Panel Discussions Friday Aug. 20th:
AM Panel Discussion 9:00 am – 10:45 am:
- Open discussion with the IHPA Board of Directors and others.
- HMGP/ IMM Program – Questions, Problems, Solutions
- Impact Resistant Devices and Systems – Installations and Applications
Panelists: IHPA Board of Directors – 3 ea. Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Contractors plus 1 Engineer all selected for their integrity, knowledge and experience in the field of Hurricane Protection. Moderator; Thomas Johnston, IHPA President and Director of Research and Development for Town & Country Industries.
PM Panel Discussion 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm:
- LA Codes and Mitigation, rewards for stronger safer buildings.
- Panelists:
- Bill Hatchett, Registered LA Wind Mitigation Surveyor. Founder, Wind Mitigation Surveyors, LLC.
- Denise Jobe, Administrator of LSUCCC and BOD of BOAL
- Mark Roberts, Regional Manager ICC, Governmental Affairs Contact ICC
- Bhola Dhume, AIA, CBO, Deputy Director, Dept. of Safety and Permits, City of New Orleans
- Darius Grimes, CRC, CSI-CDT, CWMI, IHPA Vice-Pres., Founder- Disaster-Smart Consulting Inc- Moderator
- Panelists:
IHPA Sponsored CEU Classes:
Instructor – Joe Belcher, JDB Code Services, Inc. 
Thursday Aug. 19th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm:
CEU Seminar “The Wind Load Provisions of the Code and Building Envelope Requirements”.
Check-in 12:30 – 1:00
Friday August 20th 7:30 am – 11:30 am:
CEU Seminar ”Heights and Areas/ Application of Chapters 3, 5, 7, and 9 of the 2006 IBC”.
Check-in 7:00 – 7:30.
Note: CEU approvals applied for.
Complete Course Description Here
Tabletop Display:
If you produce approved hurricane protection products and would like to present them to attendees at the IHPA New Orleans Meeting, take this opportunity now to register for a Tabletop Display.
Details:
- 8′ Table
- Located in pre-event lobby area
- Fee $300.00
Value: This is a stellar opportunity to present your products/service at low cost.
To reserve a tabletop, register HERE.
Or call or e-mail our Executive Administrator:
(561) 282-2395 or mgrsoffc@bellsouth.net.
REGISTRATION FOR AUGUST 19th & 20th IHPA Events
Registration is required
Register Online – HERE
Complete and fax registration form found HERE
REGISTER NOW – Avoid late registration rates
All forms and information: http://ihpaprotect.org/meetings.aspx
