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Columbia County: SIGNS

Check out the link below as an excellent tool for employers to understand how to comply with OSHA Record Keeping.

http://www.dol.gov/elaws/OSHARecordkeeping.htm

The National Electric Code Task Force was established at DCA to review the 2011 edition and make recommendations for amendments if needed. HBAG vice president Stanley Richardson represented home builders. Stanley advised HBAG’s Regulatory Affairs Committee that there were minor changes affecting residential construction. One change requires an outlet in a foyer that is larger than 60 square feet. Upon review and discussion, the NEC task force did not consider an amendment because of minimal cost, most large foyers already have a receptacle and the change would only affect a small percentage of homes. Stanley found positive changes to the Arc-Fault and Tamper Resistant Receptacles sections. 
The NEC Task Force recommended adoption of the 2011 National Electrical Code with no state amendments.  The Chairman Danny Lundstrom will make this recommendation to the State Codes Advisory Council (SCAC) at the July 21^st SCAC meeting. The DCA Board will ratify at its November meeting with an effective date of January 2012.

Update of Georgia's State Water Plan

Drafts of the 10 Regional Water Plans are available for review and public comment at www.georgiawaterplanning.com. Comments are due by June 23, 2011, using the on-line system on the website. The state water plan has been a multi-year process and included many HBAG members.  HBAG past president Kay Cantrell (Greater Atlanta HBA member) served on the Coastal Council and George McIntosh (HBA of Albany & Southwest Georgia member) served on the Lower Flint Council. HBAG Consultant, Bettie Sleeth, represents HBAG on the Georgia Water Alliance, an umbrella group representing business and industry water interests. The Alliance is closely monitoring the progress of the Regional Water Councils and State Water Plan, as well as making appropriate comments.