Pictured, left to right: Ray Venema President of Susquehanna Builders Montoursville and President of PBA; Jerry Leach, Director of Building Codes for the Pennsylvania Builders Association; and Dean Hilliard owner of AC & R Services and President of Central Susquehanna Builders Association.

The Central Susquehanna Builders Association (CSBA) September monthly membership meeting was held at T-Ross Brother’s Construction in Montandon, PA Wed. September 21st. Jerry Leach, Director of Building Codes from the Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) gave a 30 minute power point on the code changes to the International Residential Code which was the first Act of Governor Tom Corbett’s Administration. Members received information on the repeal of the fire sprinkler systems, fire floor protection, wall bracing, log home energy requirements and a look at future code reform the PBA is working on.

Mr. Leach also touched on the OSHA Guidance Fall Protection in Residential Construction. This OSHA Compliance date for Fall Protection was effective September 16, 2011. CSBA is going to hold 2-two hour courses specially designed for OSHA Guidance Fall Protection in Residential Construction, including roofers, siding contractors, framers, window installers, masons, gutter/downspout contractors, electricians, chimney cleaners, painters and anyone working where there are openings that have a height of 6’ or greater. These classes will be held on Wednesday, October 26th. For more information on the classes, contact CSBA.

Reva Dunkle, Executive Officer for the association says, “membership meetings are intended to provide updates on association activities, members recognition opportunities, informational programs and networking. More than 20 members attended the meeting.”

The Central Susquehanna Builders Association is a non-profit organization and is affiliated with the Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). For more information on the Central Susquehanna Builders Association go to www.csbapa.org.