February 2019 By Glenn Mathewson Thanks to the support of NADRA members we have shared our knowledge with others in the campfire discussions regarding deck code proposals for the 2021 International Residential Code. There were 9 proposals submitted with our assistance and approval. The Deck Code Coalition is an informal group [...]
Update from NADRA's Code Committee: You may have read this last week in our release revealing these new rules or criteria changes from ICC, however we feel it is necessary that we get the word out about these changes once more; and help bring clarity to the subject. This [...]
Reminder to all handrail and guard manufacturers, in June 2017 ICC-ES approved significant revisions to AC273, Acceptance Criteria for Handrails and Guards. NADRA recommends if you have an evaluation or code report for your product in accordance with this acceptance criteria you should contact the agency providing the report on how [...]
I appreciated the opportunity to participate in the treated wood panel discussion at the recent NADRA meeting. It provided an opportunity to discuss recent changes to standards that have impacted not only how treated wood is recommended to be used, but have also encouraged more retailers to stock ground contact treated [...]
What: ND01 - Deck Evaluation/ Inspection Certification Class for Industry Professionals When: Wednesday, October 5th from 8am - 12pm. Presenter: Jim Mailey. Cost: NADRA Member Price: $99 / Non-Member Price: $199 This four-hour session will teach the home inspector how to safely inspect a deck using the NADRA Deck Evaluation checklist. This [...]
AWPA U1 Standard Revisions Appealed Due To Lack of Data and Data Omission Sunbelt Forest Products Appeal AWPA U1 Standard Revisions; Requests Changes Be Rescinded May 31, 2016, 09:00 ET from Sunbelt Forest Products BARTOW, Fla., May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunbelt Forest Products has announced that it will file, this week, an appeal of [...]
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Michael BeaudryNADRA Executive VP215-679-4884Info@NADRA.org AWPA and ICC Approve New Treated Wood Standards ICC-ES AC326 - The ICC final effective date of implementation is July 15, 2016. Quakertown, PA (February 16th, 2016) Many of you may or may not be aware of the discussions that have been taking place regarding [...]
Title: Revisions for 2018 IRC If you have specific questions, comments or concerns let us know by filling out the form found below: Below are 2 documents from the Deck Code Coalition, which contains a detailed list of each item they are recommending for revision with the 2018 IRC with comments and [...]
DeckExpo is just days away! Here is an easy-to-follow guide to all things NADRA happening during our time in Chicago. If you want to make a difference while getting the most of your NADRA membership, GET INVOLVED! If you are interested in the work the Association is doing in the areas [...]
NADRA attended the Public Comment Hearings on October 4th, 2013 to serve and protect the decking industry in the development of the 2015 IRC. I’m happy to say that we did that job well, and have little to fear in the new provisions now decided. Here’s a review of the topics [...]
