HPA Meeting, CEU Class and Tabletop Registrations Now Open

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

 

IHPA GENERAL Meeting

ALL WELCOME – MEMBERS, POTENTIAL MEMBERS AND GUESTS

 Thursday & Friday November 4th and 5th, 2010

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Fort Myers, FL

Hotel Reservations

Take advantage of the IHPA Room Rate ($99)

Go online to the IHPA Reservation Webpage

Or call: (239) 210-2465 or (800) 465-4329 – Mention IHPA

Schedule:  

 

November 4^th

 

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm:  CEU Seminar Presented by Joe Belcher, JDB Code Services 

·         Wind Load Provisions and Bldg Envelope Requirements of the FBC

o         Will include discussion of ASCE 7-2010

o         Check-in begins 12:30 pm

 

November 5th

 

7:45 am – 9:45 am:  Shutter Installation – Roll Shutters and Others

 

·         Hosted at the facilities of Croci North America, 11600 Adelmo Ln., Fort Myers, FL 33966

·         Presented by representatives of Croci North America, Brian Rist and Barry Feldman (Storm Smart), Bill Spindel (Windshutters), Tom Johnston (T&C) and Bill Feeley (EMS) 

 

10:15 am – 11:45 am:  Tabletop Displays at the Crowne Plaza

 

Noon – 2pm:  IHPA General Meeting and luncheon with Guest Speaker – John Dearden 

 

Agenda:

o         Call to Order and Opening Remarks – Thomas Johnston

o         Reading of Previous Minutes, Roll Call, Treasurer’s Report, Committee Reports

o         Guest Speaker – John Dearden, Hurricane Protection Sales and Marketing

§          John has spoken throughout the country to small, medium and large companies.  He has also addressed associations, chambers, non-profit organizations and conventions.  His Keynote addresses, sales workshops, general sessions, seminars and interactive training sessions will leave audiences with the desire to take action.

  

o         HVHZ Approval for FBC Rated Products

 

 

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Tabletop Displays

 

2:30 pm to 4:15 pm:  Shutter Installation and Weatherization  

·         Presentation by Tom Johnston and George Pfaller (IHPA Officers)

o          Installation of shutters with regard to the prevention of water penetration

 

4:15 pm – 5:30 pm:  Tabletop Displays and Meet & Greet Reception (Beverages Available

Information and registration here:   Meetings and Events.

The IHPA Continues to Grow

There is little doubt about it, the recent economic downturn has taken its toll on the Hurricane Protection Industry, just as it has on many other industries in the US and Worldwide.

The IHPA has continued its work toward representing its members and helping to protect the public from the devastation so often associated with hurricanes. 

Our membership continues to grow.  We are pleased to present three of our newest members:

American Building Products of Harahan, LA represented by Sam Ethridge

Bee Safe Hurricane Shutters of Bonita Springs, FL represented by Brent Keller

Honeywell International of Morristown, NJ represented by Brian Metrocavage

Welcome to our new members!

Forms and information for IHPA Membership can be found: HERE.

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IHPA Meeting – August 20th

IHPA Meeting – New Orleans

As recently announced, the IHPA will be returning to New Orleans for the August Meeting.  Some of the details are yet to be confirmed but this event is shaping up nicely.

So mark your calendars for August 20th – New Orleans

• Hilton New Orleans Riverside
• Full day of activities including educational opportunities, meeting with guest speaker and reception
• Tabletop displays with great exposure
• An ideal location convenient to all the best sights and attractions of New Orleans
• Group room rates

In the coming days, we will post information  regarding hotel reservations, meeting registration and arrangements for available tabletop space. 

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Hurricane Season Kick-Off

The May 21st IHPA “Hurricane Season 2010 Kick-Off Event” proved to be informative and beneficial to all attending.

The day began with a fact filled legal issues seminar presented by Jay Steven Levine and associate Christopher A. Sajdera, both attorneys with the Jay Steven Levine Law Group.  Mr. Levine serves as IHPA Counsel.

Read more:

About – Jay Steven Levine, Esquire and Christopher A. Sajdera, Esquire.

Seminar Outline – Elements of Contracts

Seminar Outline – Litigation Issues

For questions or to contact Jay Steven Levine Law Group – (561) 999-9925

Attendees were treated to presentations by Bill Read, NHC Director and Jack Parrish of the Hurricane Hunters.  The IHPA presented awards to both organizations for Distinguished Service.

       

Throughout the day, tabletop displays of approved hurricane protection products were on display.  The day concluded with a “Meet and Greet” Reception.

It was announced that the next regular meeting of the IHPA will be in New Orleans in August- date and location to be announced.

If you have interest in IHPA Membership, click HERE.

If you are not a member but would like to be on our mailing list, click HERE.  

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EPA Lead Paint Safety Program

ALERT

Members of the IHPA and others who are involved in the Hurricane Protection Industry as well as those who do remodeling (interior or exterior) are advised to become familiar with the EPA Lead Paint Safety Program scheduled to become effective on April 22, 2010. Under the new regulations, service providers will be required to be certified and comply with certain regulations to remove and/or do work which disturbs the surface of any materials containing lead with regard to 6 sq. ft. on interior surfaces or 20 sq. ft. on exterior surfaces. Penalties for non-compliance can include deactivation or termination of services and fines up to $32,000.00.

For more information, you should visit:

www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm#

www.gov/lead/pubs/sbcomplianceguide.pdf

www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/stepspfd

www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/trainingproviders.htm.

or contact your local environmental protection agency.

All affected by these new regulations are urged to do your homework on this issue now and take immediate steps to become compliant.

Note: This post is open for comment and reply to all IHPA Members.

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IHPA Meeting – November 13th

Who: All welcome; Members, potential members and all with interest in the field of hurricane protection.

What:

• 9:30 am – 11:30 am: Panel Discussion – Rolling Shutters; Troubleshooting Motorization, Installation and Engineering.
• Noon – 2 pm: IHPA General Meeting and luncheon with guest speaker Ben Myers, Administrator of Installer Certification in the Certification Services Department of Architectural Testing, Inc.
• 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Panel Discussion – General discussion on Florida and International Building Codes, Product Testing and Product Engineering.

When: Friday November 13, 2009

Where: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort, Bonita Springs, Florida

  

Hyatt Reservations: 800-233-1234.  Mention IHPA for special room rate.

How: Registration Required

• Full Schedule of Events and Registration Form HERE.
• Mail to: IHPA, 2501 Floral Road, Lantana, FL  33462
• FAX to: IHPA at 561-433-2101

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Hurricane Protection Association Launches “Get the Number” Campaign

GET THE NUMBER!

Save Your Home!

 

The International Hurricane Protection Association has one simple piece of advice for the homeowner that may be looking to purchase a hurricane protection product to fortify their home:

Insist upon a product approval number!

 

Yes, it’s that simple.  All of the research, engineering, testing and standards compliance considerations have already been done for you.  Product Approval/Evaluation entities, such as the Florida Building Commission, Miami-Dade County, Texas Dept. of Insurance and the International Code Council award an approval/evaluation number to products which have met all of the required standards.  

You do not have to be an engineer or have any special technical knowledge.  You must do one very important thing:

Get the Approval Number!

 

You may encounter slick sales people and ads that will talk about passing this test or that, meeting various standards or telling you that product approvals/evaluations are unimportant.  You’re informed and know better.  You say:

Show Me the Number!

 

Okay, you’ve been given an approval/evaluation number, now what?  You verify it.  All hurricane protection product approvals are publicly available at the websites of the approving agency.  You may wish to visit the approved products page at www.inthpa.com for links to these agencies.

 

One more time:  Before you purchase hurricane protection for the windows, doors and other openings of your home, you’re going to do what?

Get the Number!

Get the Number Press Release

 The International Hurricane Protection Association is a non-profit organization devoted to minimizing the loss of life and the destruction of property associated with hurricanes.

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Permit Fee Increase on the Horizon?

Bob Boyer, an Official of Palm Beach County Florida, BOAF Past-President and long-time IHPA Member has alerted the IHPA of possible increases in permit fees due to the surcharge paid for certain types of building permits throughout the State of Florida.

The Building Officials Association of Florida has prepared a report: BOAF Guidelines for a Safer Built Environment:

Florida’s Statewide Permit Surcharges

Read this document here: BOAF Report

 

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Living In Harm’s Way

Today, more than half of the U.S. population lives in a coastal area.

According to the US Census Bureau, “The number of Americans residing in a coastal county passed the 150 million mark in 2005, making the coastal population larger than the entire U.S. population in 1950.

While there are govenment agencies in place that deal with large scale disasters, the responsibility for proper hurricane protection and preparedness for the home, business, and personal safety lies with the populace that resides in these areas.  It is incumbent upon the individual (especially the homeowner) to be informed.  So, where do you start?

Suggested Resources:

Hurricane Threats:  For all things relating to hurricanes as a weather event, visit the National Hurricane Center (NHC).  Here you will find complete information about tropical storm activity – past, present and developing.

Max Mayfield served as Director of the National Hurricane Center from 2000 to 2007 and today is associated with WPLG in Miami.  Max writes an informative hurricane blog which is updated weekly: Max Mayfield’s Hurricane Blog. 

Hurricane Protection Products:  The International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA) is a non-profit association devoted to protection against the devastation associated with hurricanes.

Disaster Safety:   The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting disaster safety and property loss mitigation.

DisasterSaftey.org is a service of the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).  Programs of this organization include “Fortified…for safer living” and business continuity planning with “Open for Business”.

Assistance:  Are you seeking the advise of a professional in the field of hurricane protection?  The Membership of the IHPA stands ready to help.  For information on how to find an IHPA Member in your area, go to:  How To Find An IHPA Member.

How To Find An IHPA Member

The Membership of the IHPA is maintained at the Association’s website and are searchable by various criteria.

The search function is at the Membership List Page

 

Option 1: Search all IHPA Members.

Option 2: Search by selected criteria (one or more).

• Company Name
• City
• Membership Type*
• State

*Note: IHPA Memberships are classified by the primary nature of the organization’s business activities.  However, many IHPA Members are involved in multiple facets of the Hurricane Protection Industry. 

Membership Types at a glance:

• Supplier: Supply raw materials.
• Manufacturer: Produce finished hurricane and windstorm protection (HP) products.
• Contractor: Sell and/or install finished HP products.
• Associate: Provides services (Architect, Engineer, etc) which aides in bringing HP products to market.
• Government Agency: Involved in promulgation and/or enforcement of HP related codes and regulations.
• Affiliate: Firms such as insurance companies, providing goods and/or services not for resale.
• Reciprocal: Entities in name only – membership exchange relationship.

Membership List: http://www.inthpa.com/listmembers.asp

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