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 You have arrived at the premier site for building codes information
and related resources, better known as "The World of
Building Codes". Our site and the numerous code offerings will help launch you on a learning
experience for
anything and everything dealing with the building, fire, accessibility and construction
codes.
The Building Code Discussions Group (BCDG),
a "Premium Membership" Online Community and one of our better-known offerings, was started in the mid
nineteen
nineties, right here from good ol' Fresno, CA, (36.5N, 119.48W).
For Building Code and related discussions and training there is no equal
to the BCDG. Learn more about the BCDG from the FAQ.
As architects, engineers and building code specialists dealing
with building and fire codes on daily basis, we saw the need
for a national forum between designers, code officials, builders,
construction industry, educators/students and anyone that came
in contact with the codes and construction.
The forum had a vision of being dynamic, different than anything
else out there, and it had to relate to topics that are current
and facing each one of us in the business of building, designing
and checking. We realized early on the need for quality and
fast code discussions and interpretations---and you proved us
right. With the help and hard work of a dedicated core group
of individuals, our panelists and regular contributors, the
forum took off. As of August 1, 2009, the BCDG transitioned into a paid 'Premium Membership" forum.
The BCDG has evolved into a powerful "Premium Membership" Online Community of individuals
from 100+ countries discussing, collaborating, educating
and interpreting the codes, construction practices and related
topics. Hundred's of Q&A are posted every day. Every topic
dealing with building, fire and construction codes is fair game
here. International, Legacy and NFPA codes are our topics of
daily discussion. New members join from all parts of the world looking for building code related information and resources.
The discussions are intriguing, current and continuously updated.
The searchable data of Q&A accumulated in the BCDG is a
great resource for builders, code officials and designers. The
speed by which the questions are answered is second to none! The
reviews and feedback we receive have been nothing short of tremendous! Take
a look.
As president and founder of NAFFA International, www.NAFFAinc.com,
a private building code consulting firm in Fresno, CA. that
delivers
services throughout the Western USA and Internationally,
I am committed to the building code education and the smart
use
of technology in the building code, design and construction
fields. I am a graduate from Bishop's
High School in Amman, Jordan, and a Civil Engineering
graduate from California State University
at Fresno.
NAFFA International provides services nationally to governmental
agencies, builders and applicants involved in the construction
and building permit process. Our company specializes in review
for compliance with the International Building
Codes, State-adopted Codes, NFPA Standards, ADA and ADAAG, California Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp),
Oregon's Specialty Codes, Structural Analysis,
Un reinforced
Masonry Buildings Retrofit, Uniform Fire Code and Fire Suppression
Systems and overall building permitting processes,
procedures and automation.
NAFFA spearheaded the development of the NCSBCS-award-winning CodeBuddy® suite of building code/construction programs. The software is
used nationwide by designers, builders, code enforcement officials
and homeowners.
Please remember...this site and its numerous resources were
developed by humans and since
currently
none
of
us is
perfect,
you may
encounter few errors. You can be assured that we work
hard to produce the finest building code related products and
resources
with
fewest errors. If you discover an error of any type on this
site (typo, grammar or technical), no matter how insignificant,
please let us know.
It's my privilege to be your host on this unique portal.
Regards, Imad
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