Dave Cook from the Montana Department of Labor announced on March 27th that the 2009 Montana Energy code has been formally adopted by the state.  "Certified jurisdictions" will have 90 days to come into compliance with the new rules.

Dave Cook:

"The State of Montana, Department of Labor and Industry filed the final adoption notice for the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code with the Secretary of State on March 15^th with an effective date of the adoption to be March 26, 2010. Local certified jurisdictions will have an additional 90 days to adopt the same code and edition for their jurisdictions.

 

The Notice of Amendment for ARM 24.301.161, Energy Code can be viewed at our website at http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/bc/pdf/24-301-239adp-arm.pdf

 

The department wishes to thanks all those who actively participated in this adoption process. The department appreciated and valued your input and feedback prior to and at the public hearing and will continue to seek your opinions on energy code issues as the department develops future energy code provisions."

 

Click here to see an overview of the 2009 energy code, as prepared by Montana DEQ

 

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As a new member benefit for Associate members, MBIA will be offering the opportunity to promote your business, product line, service or event via email blast to all MBIA members. 

This service is only available to MBIA Associate Members. 

Every other week, MBIA will offer the opportunity for one company to highlight themselves to MBIA's 2,000 members. This can be done, through a brochure, product description, video or any other creative means that you propose!    We only have 20 slots available, which will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. 

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Details

• Presentation must be between 45 minutes and 1 hours 15 minutes in length
• Presentation must be educational in nature. Presentation cannot just be a sales pitch
• Presentation will be conducted via "GoToWebinar"software over lunch on the third Wednesday of the month.
  
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  • Hard copy mailing can be made available, at the cost of the presenter.
• Presentations cost $450 each
• Presenters must be an associate member of MBIA

If you are interested in hosting a webinar please fillout the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Presentations will be selected based upon merit and educational opportunity.  Presentations that meet the requirements will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.

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Overview of New Montana Contract Law

 

For Houses that are to be built

·         Disclosure that a general contractor has a current general liability policy

·         Disclosure that the general contractor has a workers’ compensation policy or is an independent contractor

·         Provision setting out the billing cycle and handling change orders by the owner

·         A statement of all inspections and tests that the contractor will perform or have performed prior to, during, or upon completion of construction.

·         A statement that the owner is entitled to conduct their own tests at their expense.

·         A statement that the contractor is providing an express warranty that is valid for a period of at least 1 year from the completion of the construction project.   Warranty must state what components are included or excluded from the warranty, the length of warranty, and any specialty warranty provisions or time periods relating to certain components.   The warranty must also set the requirements to be adhered to by the buyer, including the time and method for reporting claims.

For “Spec” Homes

·         A statement of all inspections and tests that the contractor has performed prior to, during or upon completion of construction

·         A statement that the contractor is providing an express warranty that is valid for a period of at least 1 year from the sale of the home.   Warranty must state what components are included or excluded from the warranty, the length of warranty, and any specialty warranty provisions or time periods relating to certain components.   The warranty must also set the requirements to be adhered to by the buyer, including the time and method for reporting claims.