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John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
The Code Development Review Ad-Hoc Committee (CDRAC), charged with reviewing Member feedback regarding—and addressing critical issues impacting—the Code Council’s current code development procedures, posted all four committee reports and a summary of CDRAC Recommendations online. The CDRAC’s final meeting, which is open to Members and stakeholders, is planned for February 3-4 in Rosemont, Illinois.
•John P. Lapotaire, CIEC•Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant•Microshield Environmental Services, LLC• www.Microshield-ES.com
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