Hoarding behavior seems to be occurring more frequently – or maybe we are just becoming more aware of it because of implementing property maintenance codes, rental inspection ordinances, etc. This webinar will look at whether you are dealing with a pack rat or a true blooded hoarder! When does the situation begin to threaten public health and safety? How can we properly use ordinances and codes to deal with the situation? When do we need to get other agencies involved – including the magistrate and the courts? Learn what some others have done, effectively, usin
Hoarding - What Can Be Done?
The flooding that regularly hits Pennsylvania brings numerous challenges for local leaders. In particular, townships have to deal with the cleanup. That means having flood-affected properties assessed to ensure that they are structurally sound and safe to live in. This webinar will address a number of issues that townships dealing with devastation need to know about, including permits required for damaged properties, how the Uniform Construction Code applies to temporary housing and shelter, and how to connect with useful resources. This webinar will also explore the
Dealing with Devastation: How to Effectively Plan for Your Township’s Response
Is your township interested in promoting business and industrial growth, securing more jobs closer to home, and giving your tax base a boost? If so, plan to attend this webinar, which will provide practical approaches and tools using various code enforcement activities that can help to create a receptive environment for economic developers.
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Eligible for 1.5 UCC continuing education credits.
Enhancing Economic Development through Code Enforcement
When enforcing the Uniform Construction Code and other codes and ordinances involving inspection programs, there will be times when townships will need to gather evidence and file complaints. This webinar covers acceptable right-of-entry practices to ensure your municipality is doing everything by the book.
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Eligible for 1.5 UCC continuing education credits.
Knock Knock: Know the Right of Entry Rules of Code Enforcement
The nation’s housing crisis and prolonged economic downturn have created new challenges for townships. As home and business owners abandon their properties, code enforcement officials must deal with an expanding stock of vacant buildings, many of which may become unsafe. During this webinar, viewers will learn about valuable tools to help townships address this growing problem. Sample ordinances and enforcement programs will be explored.
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Eligible for 1.5 UCC continuing education credits.
Vacant and Abandoned Properties – A Code Enforcement Nightmare
No longer a fad, alternative energy systems are popping up everywhere as home and business owners look for help with rising fuel costs. During this webinar, you will learn how the state’s Uniform Construction Code and local zoning ordinances can help local officials effectively manage windmills, turbines, solar thermal systems, photovoltaic systems, and outdoor wood burners. Case studies will be presented.
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Eligible for 1.5 UCC continuing education credits.
Alternative Energy Sources and their Regulatory Challenges
Every municipality that opted-in to administer and enforce the UCC is subject to an “accessibility audit” at least once every 5 years. The purpose of the audit is to evaluate how well that municipality is properly applying the accessibility requirements stemming from the UCC. This webinar will discuss the audit process, procedures, outcomes and possible actions in response to the audit. Tips on how to enhance audit performance will also be presented.
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Eligible for 1.5 UCC continuing education credits.
Understanding the UCC Accessibility Audit Process
This webinar deals with remodeling, renovations, alterations, home improvements and repairs to one and two family dwellings and townhouses. Adding, extending or changing plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems will also covered. What is a structural alteration? What is a change to an existing means of egress? What requires permits and what doesn’t? When can your municipality require something more restrictive than the UCC? This program provides the answers to these questions and more!
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When Are UCC Permits Not Required? - Part 2
This webinar addresses buildings, structures, accessory structures, and alterations and repairs to commercial buildings that do not require plan review, permits, inspections or certificates of occupancy under the Uniform Construction Code. The webinar also discusses recreational cabin exclusions, exclusions based on religious beliefs and propane gas exclusions and how and when a municipality may require permits for work exempt or excluded from permit under the UCC.
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Eligible for 1.5 UCC continuing education credits.
When Are UCC Permits Not Required? - Part I
The Uniform Construction Code establishes minimum requirements for opt-in permitting and inspection practices. Residential requirements establish timeframes for action. Timeframes exist for commercial structures, along with details that must appear on plans. Minimum required inspections are outlined but each municipality determines which specific inspections it requires. This webinar will explore the minimum requirements plus common permit and inspection practices throughout the state.
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