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AIA Florida Office Closed for Holiday
The AIA Florida headquarters will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will resume on Monday, July 8. Have a wonderful holiday!

NCARB Selects 2010 BOD

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) recently selected their 2010 board of directors. The board members were installed during NCARB's 90th Annual Meeting and Conference in Chicago. CLICK HERE for a list of the new board members.

Proposed Changes to the 2007 Florida Building Code are Available

Below, AIA Florida has highlighted a change of special note to architects. It is a part of Chapter 1 Administraion, Section 106.1, submittal documents to add interior designers.

106.1 Submittal documents.

Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by Chapter 471, Florida Statutes or Chapter 481, Florida  Sstatutes. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

(Note: revised as a result of the June 9, 2009 Rule hearing) CLICK HERE to view the additions and deletions to this section as well as others.

AIA Florida Announces the 2009 Honor & Design Award Winners

The 2009 Florida/Caribbean Honor & Design Award winners have been selected. This year, 25 design awards and 10 honor awards were selected from more than 300 entries. CLICK HERE to view the winners.

AIA Florida Bylaws Revisions and Comments; Slate of Candidates Available

CLICK HERE to read the Bylaws revisions and the corresponding explanations . If you have questions or concerns, please e-mail aiaflanews@aiafla.org.

AIA Florida Offers Insurance to Members
AIA Florida is now offering the AIA Florida Insurance Services Inc. program to all members who need or want the service. With its varied plans and packages, these insurance services can provide the coverage members need to protect your office, staff and family. You can get the best options from top carriers with the confidence that no other insurance agency can offer architects such personalized service. To learn more about the types of insurance offered, CLICK HERE.

News

• Agency plans funds for SunRail - Lakeland Ledger, 7/2/2009
• Lots of new laws hit books today - Florida Today, 7/1/2009
• State yanks funds for baseball deal - Sarasota Herald Tribune, 7/1/2009
• Cape Coral police HQ just about done - Ft. Myers News Press, 6/30/2009

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