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1. S&B now oversees mobile home dealers and sellers, and mobile home parks;
2. Information offered to help people over the age of 65, who are great risk of dying in a fire;
3. Multipurpose piping systems need trained installers;
4. Employment Opportunity - Engineering Consultant - Buildings Systems - Statewide;
5. BOCA seminars on 2000 International Codes;
6. Candles keep home fires burning;
7. Employment Opportunity - Chief, Field Operations Section - Madison - Career Executive;
8. S&B is comparing model fire codes;
9. Smoking materials were the leading cause of fire deaths in the U.S. in 1997;
10. Manual-wet sprinkler systems are now options for use in Wisconsin;
11. Lists of licensees on S&B WebSite;
12. Employment Opportunities - Douglas County Planning and Zoning Administrator - Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator;
13. Events Calendar;
14. Material Approvals;
15. Certified Municipalities
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1. S&B now oversees mobile home dealers and sellers, and mobile home parks
by Laurence J. Swaziek, S&B Manufactured and Mobile Home Program Manager, 608-267-7701, lswaziek@commerce.state.wi.us The 1999 state budget bill moved titling of mobile homes and licensing of mobile home dealers (firms), sellers (salespeople), and mobile home parks to the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Safety and Buildings Division. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has regulated titling of mobile homes and the Department of Administration (DOA) regulated licensing of mobile dealers, sellers, and mobile home parks. Effective July 1, 2000, those titling and licensing duties officially will be shifted to S&B. The division will also continue to license manufactured-home manufacturers, regulate installation of manufactured homes for compliance with Comm 27 (Manufactured Homes Code), and regulate additions to manufactured homes for compliance with requirements of the Uniform Dwelling Code, Comm 20-25. By agreement with DOA, Safety and Buildings has already taken on responsibility of the licensing work, even though the statute language does not change until July 1. The licensing processes do not change, only the agency doing the work. Regulations for mobile home parks will still be covered by rules in Adm 65 (Mobile Home Parks Code). The licensing of dealers and sellers will still be covered by Adm 66 (Manufactured Home Dealer Financial Eligibility Code), Adm 67 (Manufactured Home Dealer Trade Practices, Facilities, and Records Code), and Adm 68 (Licensing Periods and Fees for Manufactured Home Dealers and Salespersons Code). S&B's work now includes licensing of new mobile home dealers, sellers, and park owners/sites, licensing renewal of existing mobile home dealers, sellers, and park owners/sites, and plan review of new mobile home parks and additions. For information on licensing or plan review, contact the S&B Mobile Home Unit at 608-264-9596. I do not anticipate DOT's titling program will be transferred to S&B prior to July 1. I'll keep you posted as to the progress in future WBCR articles and through the S&B website, www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-HomePage.html. Complaints/inspections for mobile home parks or dealers as related to compliance with ADM 65, 66, 67, 68, and applicable statutes will be processed through the Field Operations Bureau of S&B. The phone contact for those complaints is 608-266-8577. Landlord/tenant issues continue to be handled by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection, 800-422-7128. For general information on these programs, contact the S&B Mobile Home Unit, 608-264-9596, mganeshapillai@commerce.state.wi.us.
2. Information offered to help people over the age of 65, who are great risk of dying in a fire
Americans over the age of 65 are one of the groups at greatest risk of dying in a fire. Every year over 1,000 Americans over age 65 die in fires. People over the age of 80 die in fires at a rate three times higher than the rest of the population. Understanding the risks: Why are older people at risk?
Older Americans are at risk for fire death and injuries for a number of reasons:
• They may be less able to take the quick action necessary in a fire emergency • They may be on medication that affects their ability to make quick decisions. • Many older people live alone and when accidents happen, others may not be around to help. What fire hazards affect older people?
• Cooking accidents are the leading cause of fire related injuries for older Americans. The kitchen is one of the most active and potentially dangerous rooms in the home. • The unsafe use of smoking materials is the leading cause of fire deaths among older Americans. • Heating equipment is responsible for a big share of fires in seniors' homes. Extra caution should be used with alternate heaters such as wood stoves or electric space heaters, • Faulty wiring is another major cause of fires affecting the elderly. Older homes can have serious wiring problems, ranging from old appliances with bad wiring to overloaded sockets. Kitchen Fires. Most kitchen fires occur because food is left unattended on the stove or in the oven. If someone leaves the kitchen while cooking, they can take a spoon or potholder with them to remind them to return to the kitchen. No one should cook with loose, dangling sleeves that can ignite easily. Cooking oils should be heated gradually and extra caution used when deep-frying. If a fire breaks out in a pan, a lid should be put on the pan. Water should not be thrown on a grease fire. Stoves should not be used to heat a home. Space Heaters. Only Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) approved heaters should be purchased, wehre permited by state and local codes. Only the manufacturer's recommended fuel should be used for each heater. Electric space heaters in the bathroom or around other wet areas are dangerous. The top of a heater is not the place to dry or store objects. Combustibles must be kept away from heat sources. Smoking. Smoking materials must not be left unattended. "Safety ashtrays" with wide lips should be used. Ashtrays can be emptied into a metal container every night before going to bed. People should never smoke in bed. Smoke alarms. Having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases chances of surviving a fire. Remember, everyone should practice a home escape plan frequently. For more information contact: The United States Fire Administration Office of Fire Management Programs, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
3. Multipurpose piping systems need trained installers
Multipurpose water piping systems for plumbing fixtures and fire sprinklers in one- and two-family homes in Wisconsin can be installed beginning this spring by master plumbers and master plumbers - restricted appliance, if those licensees have attended an approved training course. In code changes effective this spring, Comm 82 adopts the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA13D, 1999 edition, which sets design, installation, and material requirements for one- and two-family fire sprinkler systems. There are several "Wisconsinisms," exceptions to NFPA13D. A "full" master plumber may be responsible in a one- or two-family dwelling for installation of a multipurpose piping system or the addition of sprinklers to an existing water distribution system. A journeyman plumber or apprentice may work under supervision of the master, as in any other installation. For installation of fire sprinklers on existing water systems in a one- or two-family dwelling, a master plumber - restricted appliance may also be responsible. A journeyman - restricted appliance or a restricted appliance learner may work under supervision of the master - restricted appliance. After the effective date of the code change, and before installing any multipurpose piping systems, the master and master - restricted appliance plumbers must attend a NFPA13D training course approved by S&B. In 2002, multipurpose piping system requirements will be included in master and master - restricted appliance licensing exams, so after a certain point attendance at classes will not be necessary for people who pass the new exams. These multipurpose systems are not mandated by the state to be installed in homes in Wisconsin; owners may have them installed voluntarily. When the systems are installed, the new rules govern installation of the sprinkler portion of the systems. The new rules are only for one- and two-family dwellings. Plumbers are prohibited from installing automatic fire sprinkler systems in multifamily dwellings, public buildings, and places of employment.
4. Employment Opportunity - Engineering Consultant - Buildings Systems - Statewide
Department of Safety and Professional Services; Division of Safety and Buildings. Salary: $31,386 per year, plus excellent benefits. This classification is represented by the State Engineering Association. An immediate vacancy exists in the La Crosse office. The register created through this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in other locations in the state which may occur during the next six months. Duties: Examine building construction, structural, and heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) plans to ensure protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public and employees; assure that minimum standards are attained in design, construction, structural strength, quality of materials, adequate egress facilities, natural lighting and ventilation, energy conservation, and fire safety for all public buildings and places of employment in accordance with requirements of Wisconsin Administrative rules; communicate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and owners to respond to technical inquiries, explain compliance issues, provide code interpretations, and resolve problems; develop and maintain an awareness of codes, engineering principles, and practices; and perform field inspections as directed. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of architectural and engineering practices and principles; HVAC practices and principles; Wisconsin Administrative Code as it applies to building and HVAC plan review; and effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication techniques. Well - qualified candidates will have a four-year degree in a related field of engineering or architecture, EIT, PE, registered Architect, Registered Designer License, or equivalent. How to apply: For special application/examination materials, call or write Dale Bartz; Commerce Personnel; 201 W. Washington Ave; PO Box 7970; Madison, WI 53707-7970; 608-266-0366; Fax 608-266-0182; email: dbartz@commerce.state.wi.us. Completed materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. 5. BOCA seminars on 2000 International Codes
6. Candles keep home fires burning
by John Lippitt, S&B Fire Safety Program Manager, 608-266-1036, jlippitt@commerce.state.wi.us The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says candles are the third-leading cause of home fires in the United States, following use of smoking materials and children playing. In a report titled, "Special Data Information Package, Candle Fires in U.S. Homes and other Occupancies," NFPA concentrates on the danger of candles. The report is available from the NFPA Fire Analysis and Research Division, 617-984-7450, or on the Internet at www.nfpa.org. According to the report, the top three causes of fire deaths in homes, in terms of death rate per fire: Civilian Deaths per 1,000 Reported Fires
1. Smoking materials 37
2. Child playing 16
3. Candles 12 The top three categories have one thing in common: the fires were preventable. Homes are burning and people are dying because of improper human behavior. When I see the list of top causes of fire death in homes, it makes me stop and ask, "What's wrong with this picture?" These fires are preventable. We do not have to accept these fires as inevitable. Data shows that where public fire education is provided, behavior has been changed. The NFPA report contains valuable information about the cause and origin of home candle fires, which can be helpful for fire departments in Wisconsin in developing their public fire education materials. There is special concern because of indications of an increase in home fires from candles. According to the report, candle fires hit their peak at 11,600 in 1997, compared to 8,240 in 1980. (Keep in mind this information is provided via the National Fire Incident Reporting System and an NFPA survey, and is therefore incomplete. Because of incomplete NFIRS reporting, the data does not represent the total home candle fires in the U.S.) The Safety and Buildings Division is committed to reducing the loss of life and property from unwanted fires in Wisconsin. We are working to find resources to support public fire safety and injury prevention education. If you have suggestions on how we can help make the list at the left become a history note, rather than an annual statistic, please contact me, 608-266-1036, or by email, jlippitt@commerce.state.wi.us. Footnote: One fire protection option is a residential fire sprinkler.
An automatic fire sprinkler system will detect heat while the fire is small, initiate fire suppression by placing water on the fire, and set off an alarm within the home. Residential fire sprinklers provide home occupants with extra time to escape fires. S&B recently developed a rule package for Comm 82-84 to regulate use of residential sprinklers installed in connection with home plumbing systems. This type of plumbing system is called a "multipurpose piping system." See page four of this WBCR for more information.
7. Employment Opportunity - Chief, Field Operations Section - Madison - Career Executive
Department of Safety and Professional Services; Safety and Buildings Division, Field Operations Section. Starting salary is between $ 43,275 and $63,508 per year, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A two-year career executive trial period may be required. Duties: Direct a section that is responsible for complex engineering and technical inspection, consultation, and credentialing functions for the division's public employment occupational safety, amusement ride, ski lift and tow safety, industrial hygiene, and mine safety programs. Supervise a technical staff; develop and manage section budget; develop policies and operating procedures; plan and direct section staff services; provide technical consultation to staff; participate as a member of the division management team; contribute to strategic planning process; participate in development of methods pertaining to fiscal control, budget, personnel, planning, policy development, process-re-engineering, and other management objectives. Well-qualified candidates will have a four year degree in an ABET accredited industrial or safety engineering program or industrial hygiene program; or civil / mechanical engineering degree AND significant coursework / work experience in occupational safety engineering; PE, EIT, or certification as a licensed designer of engineered systems and significant occupational safety-related experience. This position requires substantial statewide travel and requires a valid Wisconsin driver's license. Thee ability to maneuver around construction sites is required, including climbing, bending, stooping. The individual hired must become certified as a Commercial Building Inspector within one year from the date of hire. Knowledge and Skills Required: General management principles; budget management principles; general supervisory principles and practices; engineering principles, including occupational safety engineering. How to Apply: Apply with the Application for State Employment form (DER-MRS-38), a resume, and a brief letter of interest detailing your education, training, credentials and experience (including years of experience) related to: 1). Technical applications of occupational safety engineering principles, practices, and associated standards, administrative codes, enforcement activities; investigations / inspections; 2). Supervision of engineering/technical staff (e.g. hiring, disciplining, training, etc.); include years of experience and type of staff supervised; 3). Program management, which may include program planning, strategic planning, policy-making, goal-setting, budget and fiscal development, activities planning, etc. (Provide specific information regarding the nature of programs managed); 4. Knowledge of / experience with Wis. Adm. Codes: Comm 4, 7, 8, 9, 30, and 32-35. Send application materials to Dale Bartz, Department of Safety and Professional Services Personnel; 201 West Washington Avenue; P.O. Box 7970; Madison, WI. 53707-7970, Fax: 608-266-0182; email: dbartz@commerce.state.wi.us. Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the division are met, with the first review the week of April 10, 2000. Application materials will be evaluated to determine those applicants qualified to be considered further in the selection process.
8. S&B is comparing model fire codes
by John Lippitt, Fire Safety Program Manager, 608-266-1036, jlippitt@commerce.state.wi.us As reported in the March WBCR, adoption of national model building and fire codes continues to be discussed in Wisconsin. As part of the considerations, Safety and Buildings staff are proceeding with a comparison of two model fire codes, a project recommended by S&B advisory councils. A joint meeting of the advisory S&B Commercial Building Code Council (CBCC) and Multifamily Dwelling Code Council (MDCC)was held in March, for members of the councils to receive information about two national model fire codes. Representatives of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), and the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) attended. NFPA has a model fire code, NFPA 1. BOCA and ICBO are part of the International Code Council (ICC) effort which developed a suite of model codes, including the International Fire Code (IFC) and the International Building Code (IBC). The IBC is being proposed for adoption, with amendments, in Wisconsin. At an April meeting of the CBCC, members recommended S&B move forward with the adoption of the IBC as the base document for the state building code. Also recommended was that S&B make modifications as necessary to Comm 14 (Fire Prevention), Comm 62 (Use or Occupancy), and Comm 64 (HVAC) to accommodate the adoption of the IBC. CBCC members recommended a comparison study of NFPA 1 and the IFC, in terms of possible adoption of a national model fire code. (S&B's advisory Fire Safety Code Council had previously recommended modifying Comm 14 and doing the comparison study.) An April meeting of the MDCC did not result in recommendations because of lack of a quorum. S&B's management team has decided to follow the advice of the councils. Division code development staff are drafting IBC-related fire safety code language for Comm 14, 62, and 64 in preparation for fall 2000 S&B public hearings on adoption of the IBC. Additionally, S&B staff have begun a complete comparison of NFPA 1 and the IFC. I anticipate it will take at least a year to complete the comparison project. Questions regarding the project, or other topics, may be directed to me (John Lippitt) at 608-266-1036, jlippitt@commerce.state.wi.us.
9. Smoking materials were the leading cause of fire deaths in the U.S. in 1997
"Smoking materials" refers only to lighted tobacco products, not matches or lighters.During the 1980s smoking materials caused more than 200,000 fires per year , and resulted in more than 1,000 civilian deaths, more than 3,000 civilian injuries, and more than $300 million in direct property damage per year. In the early 1990s the statistics fluctuated up and down slightly. In 1997, smoking-material fires dropped to 136,000, a 19 percent decrease from 1996. These fires resulted in 914 civilian deaths, 2,479 civilian injuries, and $436 million in property damage. More civilians die in smoking-material fires than in any other type of fire in the U.S. The 882 smoking-material deaths in 1997 in residential structure fires was about 26 percent of all deaths in residential fires that year.
From the 1999 report, "The U.S. Smoking Material Fire Problem," by John H. Hall, Jr.
10. Manual-wet sprinkler systems are now options for use in Wisconsin
By John Lippitt, Fire Safety Program Manager "Manual-wet sprinkler systems" are a new option in the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code for providing built-in fire protection in certain public buildings and places of employment. A manual-wet sprinkler system is similar to a manual-wet standpipe system as specified in NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, in that both systems rely upon the fire department connection to supply system demand. Both types of manual-wet systems have a small water supply connection for the purpose of maintaining water in the system. A manual-wet sprinkler system is definitely not an automatic fire sprinkler system and the two must not be confused. There are design and installation requirements in the new code, and strict limitations on where a manual-wet sprinkler system may be provided. A building protected with a manual-wet sprinkler system shall be considered unsprinklered regarding all other code provisions. Here is an overview of rules for the new manual-wet sprinkler systems as specified in Comm 51.236. Manual-wet sprinkler systems may be installed in a building only under the following conditions:
1. There is no municipal water system available to serve the property;
2. The building is not required to be sprinklered by the states's commercial building code or multi-family dwelling code;
3. A manual-wet sprinkler system is required by municipal ordinance. Where the three conditions above are met, a manual-wet sprinkler system shall comply with the following design and installation requirements:
• A manual-wet sprinkler system shall be provided with a fire department connection (FDC), which shall be installed in a location acceptable to the fire chief;
• All above-ground piping must be labeled to identify the manual-wet sprinkler system;
• The system must be designed and installed as an automatic fire sprinkler system, as specified in NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R, except the pilot line, FDC, and fire department apparatus shall be considered the approved water supply for the system;
• A manual-wet sprinkler system shall be supplied with water through the FDC using fire department apparatus;
• The plumbing well, water service, and pressure tank shall be of a size and capacity to supply the hydraulically most-remote sprinkler with the required waterflow and pressure for a minimum of 10 minutes;
• A pilot line shall be connected from the manual-wet sprinkler system to the plumbing water supply system at the pressure tank; this pilot shall be sized to supply the most remote sprinkler;
• The pilot line shall have a backflow preventer installed as specified in Comm 82.41;
• Actuation of any sprinkler in the system shall operate the waterflow-indicating device, which shall initiate a fire alarm within the building;
• Upon actuation of a sprinkler, an alarm signal shall be sent automatically to the fire department providing protection to the building;
• Only an individual licensed to install an automatic fire sprinkler system may install a manual-wet sprinkler system; and,
• All manual-wet sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested, and maintained as specified for an automatic fire sprinkler system in NFPA 25, except the main drain test is not required. The above list is paraphrased; I suggest you obtain a copy of the rules prior to implementation. Copies of Comm 50-64 are available at Document Sales, 608-266-3358. Those rules also will be available from the S&B WebSite, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-HomePage.html, select "Codes." Or, there is S&B WebSite information about the code draft, labeled "Fire Safety-related Rule Changes." During the code development process some questions were raised and concerns expressed to S&B about the value of manual-wet sprinkler systems. Here are some things to keep in mind when judging the value of the concept. Benefits offered by a manual-wet sprinkler system
The building is not required by state code to have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed; yet a manual-wet sprinkler system provides some built-in fire protection, particularly for occupants, which is better than none. The manual-wet sprinkler system will automatically detect a fire, immediately begin to control the fire with water flowing from one automatic fire sprinkler, and automatically initiate a fire alarm, both within the building and to the fire department. A manual-wet sprinkler system allows firefighters arriving on-scene to pump water directly to the area of the fire prior to initiating rescue and manual suppression operations. The system may help protect lives of firefighters who are entering a burning building that otherwise would have no built-in fire suppression system, by cooling the building and diluting smoke. Of course, the success of the manual-wet sprinkler system will be dependent upon the response time of the fire department and the capabilities of their apparatus to deliver water to the FDC. Experience will tell us how much of a benefit is this new fire protection option. Hopefully, fire incidents occurring in buildings protected by a manual-wet sprinkler system will be reported to S&B so we may monitor the use of the manual-wet sprinkler systems. I thank Chief William Rausch of the Thiensville Volunteer Fire Department for his patience, cooperation, and efforts in helping S&B develop the new rules in Comm 51.236. S&B is working with the municipalities and fire departments in Wisconsin to help them reduce the loss of lives and property from unwanted fires. For this reason, I support these rules, with hope this manual-wet sprinkler system may help save lives of occupants and firefighters. Municipalities that plan to require manual-wet sprinkler systems should review their local ordinances to ensure the ordinances are written to adopt Comm 51.236. Questions about manual-wet sprinkler systems may be directed to me (John Lippitt), 608-266-1036, jlippitt@commerce.state.wi.us.
11. Lists of licensees on S&B WebSite S&B is now putting on its WebSite lists of people holding various licenses, registrations, and certifications administered by the division. The listings include the status of continuing education hours for renewal of the credentials, where there is a con ed responsibility. The information can be reached by choosing "Credentials" on the left of the S&B WebSite Home Page, http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-HomePage.html.
12. Employment Opportunities
- Douglas County Planning and Zoning Administrator
This full-time position leads Douglas County's planning, zoning, housing authority, and land records efforts. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred. Certified as a Soil Tester and/or POWTS Inspector, plus five years experience. Full benefits. Apply immediately. Application deadline: Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. - Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator
This full-time position assists in the administration of Douglas County's zoning ordinances. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in planning, geology, soil science, or related field. Certified as a Soil Tester and/or POWTS Inspector, plus two years of code enforcement experience. Full benefits. Apply immediately, please. Application deadline: Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. For an application form and informational packet for either position, please call 715-395-1249. Return completed application to the Douglas County Courthouse, HR Dept. Room 206, 1313 Belknap Street, Superior, WI 54880.
13. Events Calendar
Contact the listed Code Consultant for information on the meetings agenda, locations, etc. If you have questions concerning technicalities of the codes which are the subjects of the meetings, contact consultants and reviewers listed on pages 14 and 15 of this WBCR. May 11, 2000, Thursday, Commercial Building Code Council, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.,UW-Madison Agricultural Research Station 8502 Mineral Point Road, Verona, Sam Rockweiler, srockweiler@commerce.state.wi.us, 608-266-0797 May 24, 2000, Wednesday, IBC - Energy Code Council, 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Thompson Commerce Center, Rm. 3B, 201 W. Washington Ave., Madison, Diane Meredith, dmeredith@commerce.state.wi.us, 608-266-8982 June 19, 2000, Monday, IBC - HVAC Code Council, 8:30 a.m. -2 p.m.,Thompson Commerce Center, Rm. 3C, 201 W. Washington Ave., Madison, Jean MacCubbin, jmaccubbin@commerce.state.wi.us, 608-266-0955
14. Material Approvals
Per Comm 10.125, Comm 20.18, and Comm 50.19, the following have been issued material approvals in month, year. The approvals are valid for five years. Copies of the full approvals are available from the Safety and Buildings Division Integrated Services Bureau, PO Box 2658, Madison, WI 53701-2658. Translucent Panel Systems, 970073-L (Revision 2), Major Industries, Inc., P.O.Box 306, 7120 Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54402 Floor Coverings, 970026-T (Revised), Armstrong World Industries, P.O.Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604 "R-Wall"(EIS), 200006-I (Replaces 940009-I), Sto Corporation, 3800 Camp Creek Pkwy.,Ste.120, Atlanta, GA 30331 Sto Decocoat & Sto Varilit, 200007-O (Replaces 940045-O), Sto Corporation, 3800 Camp Creek Pkwy.,Ste.120, Atlanta, GA 30331 Testing and Certification Laboratory, 200008-C (Replaces 940032-C), Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., 3933 US Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045 Skywall Translucent Wall and Roof Panel,200009-L (Replaces 940002-L), Skywall Translucent Systems, 803 Airport Road, Terrell, TX 75160 Duct Furnaces and Unit Heaters,200010-H (Replaces 940013-H), Reznor/ Thomas & Betts Corp., 150 McKinley Ave., Mercer, PA 16137 Foam Insulated Panels, 200018-I, Insulated Panel Systems, 13202 Murphy Road, Stafford, TX 77477 A/D Firestopping Systems, 200020-G (Replaces 940068-G), A/D Fire Protection Systems, Inc., 420 Tapscott Road, Scarborough Ontario M1B 1Y4 Canada Metal Building Systems, 200021-M (Replaces 940037-M), Star Building Systems, P.O.Box 94910, Oklahoma City, OK 73143 Water Heaters,Boilers and Pool Heaters,200022-H (Replaces 940035-H)(Rev.3), Lochinvar Corporation, 2005 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210 Lexan Plastic, 200023-L (Replaces 940040-L), G.E.Plastics, One Plastic Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201 TimberStrand LSL and TJ-Strand , Rim Board, 200024-W (Replaces 940028-W), Trus Joist, 200 East Mallard Drive, Boise, ID 83706 Gas-Fired Humidifer, 200026-H, Nortec Air Conditioning LTD., 2740 Fenton Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1T-3T7Canada 15. Certified Municipalities