FIRE SPRINKLER MANDATE
HBAV is leading the fight against the adoption of the 2009 International Residential Code Mandate that all single-family homes be constructed with fire sprinkler systems.
- BHCD Sample Letter on Sprinkler Mandate
- Fire Officials Hijack ICC Code Process
- Timetable of consideration of the Sprinkler Mandate by BHCD
- HBAV EVP Michael Toalson interview on Richmond radio
STORMWATER -
EPA Releases Final Rulemaking on Construction Activity Stormwater Management
On December 1, 2009, EPA released their final rulemaking on Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) for construction activities to control turbidity. Turbidity is the measure of water clarity, a natural water body’s clarity can be affected by stormwater runoff....[more]
HOME BUYER TAX CREDITS
The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence. It also authorized a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified repeat home buyers.