Legislative Update

April 24, 2012

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Modification to the State Construction Code Act

House Bill 4561, which would reduce updates to Michigan’s building, electrical, mechanical and other state codes from every three years to every six years, is coming up for a hearing on Thursday, April 26 at 12:30 p.m. in Lansing. The hearing will be in room 110 of the Farnum Building, 123 West Allegan Street, across from the Capitol.

This Bill received approval from the House in December and was forwarded to the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee for consideration.

The members of this committee are:

  • Chairman Tory Rocca, R-Sterling Heights (Macomb County)
  • Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge (Eaton County)
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University of Michigan Straight Talk program has been selected as 1 of only 8 exemplary youth firesetting prevention and intervention programs to be highlighted by the United States Fire Administration for the 2012 Arson Awareness Week “Prevent Youth Firesetting“:

Straight Talk’s long history of success is because of our invaluable partnerships with fire departments, juvenile courts, law enforcement, schools, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, Michigan Arson Prevention Committee, youth assistance, and other community and social service agencies. We want to acknowledge and extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and commitment of staff from your organization who have been instrumental in supporting the Straight Talk program.

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Rich Miller Appointed as State Fire Marshal

February 26, 2012

Snyder appoints Richard Miller as state fire marshal LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday February 24, 2012 announced the appointment of Richard W. Miller, of Dearborn as state fire marshal. The state fire marshal leads the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and also serves [...]

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NFPA Fire Inspector 2 Programs 2012

February 26, 2012

The following courses are available in 2012 for NFPA Fire Inspector 2.  The program prepares students for taking the NFPA Fire Inspector 2 Certification Exam: Oakland Community College Crest Center Auburn Hills contact person cindy 248-232-4580 May 7-May 10 Schoolcraft Community college Radcliff Campus contact person John Smilnak 734-462-4770 ext 6006 or Mary Jane 734-462-4745 [...]

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NFPA Plan Review Courses 2012

February 26, 2012

The following are the open courses for NFPA Plan Examiner.  This course will prepare students for the NFPA Plan Examiner Exam for an additional fee. For registration details please contact the appropriate person listed for each class: Oakland Community College crest Center Auburn Hill contact person Cindy 248-232-4580 March 19-March 22 Schoolcraft Community College Radcliff [...]

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NFPA Fire Inspector 1 Courses

February 26, 2012

The following are the open classes for NFPA Fire Inspector I within the State.  For registration details please contact each contact listed below. Schoolcraft Community College, Radcliff Campus contact person John Smilnak 734-462-4770 ex 6006 or Mary Jane 734-462-4745 Second semester offering: Mon Sept. 17 Tue Sept. 18 Module 1 Mon Sept. 24 Tue Sep [...]

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Residential Sprinkler Training with GRFD

February 25, 2012

Uponor and Grand Rapids Fire to Host Sprinkler Class Become an Uponor-trained Installer for AquaSAFE™ NFPA 13D Multipurpose Fire Sprinkler Systems. The Uponor AquaSAFE Fire Safety Level 1 training teaches participants about multipurpose fire sprinkler system components, as well as design and installation techniques and troubleshooting. After receiving Level 1 certification, attendees will be ready for Level 2 — free jobsite [...]

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MFIS Winter Conference

December 14, 2011
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14th Annual Michigan Fire Inspectors Society Winter Educational Seminar February 7-8, 2012 Tuesday, February 7 7:30 am Registration – coffee and pastries provided 8:30 am Welcome NFPA 1124 Guy Colonna – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (Download the presentation) 9:45 am Break 11:30 am-1:00pm Lunch – on your own 1:00 pm Panel Discussion of State, [...]

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