Terry F. Brewer & Associates

619 Mercury Ave., Suite 108

Duncanville, Texas 75137

(972) 298-3525  Fax (972) 298-3521    

 

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                      Note: Our Office has just Moved to 619 Mercury Ave, Suite 108 in Duncanville     Fax has change  to (972) 298-3521

Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA

bullet New - U.S. Department of Justice, Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA Standards Link

When will the new guidelines take effect?

The Board’s guidelines are not mandatory on the public, but instead serve as the baseline for enforceable standards (which are) maintained by other Federal agencies.  In this respect, they are similar to a model building code in that they are not required to be followed except as adopted by an enforcing authority.  Under the ADA, the Department of Justice (and in the case of transit facilities, the Department of Transportation) are responsible for enforceable standards based on the Board’s guidelines.  These agencies will update their ADA standards based on the new guidelines.  In doing so, they will indicate when the new standards are to be followed.  Several other agencies (the General Services Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Postal Service) hold a similar responsibility for standards used to enforce the ABA.

Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) License Issued

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Terry F. Brewer has been issued a RAS Combination License (#0280) to review and inspect projects in the state of Texas as required by Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation and Article 9102, Texas Civil Statutes. Link to TFBA ADA page.

IECC Energy News                                    

bullet Terry F. Brewer has been issued a  International Code Council Combination Certificate as a Residential Energy Plans Examiner / Inspector, No. 5116886-79.  Link to our IECC page
bullet Terry F. Brewer has been issued a  International Code Council Certificate as a Commercial Energy Inspector, No. 5116886-77.  Link to our IECC page
bulletThe DOE has updated the MECcheck program and renamed it REScheck.  Link to DOE REScheck

Projects In for Site Plan or Zoning Approval

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Country Hearth Inn,  Arlington, Texas (Site Plan. City of Arlington turn down the project (9-4-2002). This project is dead. Client Contact

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Cedar Ridge/Camp Wisdom Joint Venture (Zoning Change) Duncanville, Texas. On 9-3-2002 the City of Duncanville changed the zoning to NR (Neighborhood retail).  Client Contact

Projects In Design Phase

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Best Western, Masifield Texas ( Contractor selected)

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Best Western, Burleson Texas ( Contractor selected)

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Best Western, Sweetwater, Texas ( Contractor selected)

Projects in Permit Phase

 

bulletNo project in bidding phase at this time.

Projects in Bidding Phase

 

bulletNo project in bidding phase at this time.

Projects in Construction Phase

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Wireless Toyz, Plano, Texas

Projects On Hold

bulletGolden Pond Convenience & Liquor Store
bulletMain Stay        Grapevine, Texas
bulletMission Inn       San Antonio, Texas
bulletSleep Inn          Grapevine, Texas
bullet Motel 6             Seguin, Texas
bulletDays Inn           Euless, Texas
bulletHampton Inn & Suites     North Austin, Texas
bulletBobby & Jan  Stovall       DeSoto, Texas    Client Contact
bullet Kirby's Kreative Learning Center     Dallas, Texas Client Contact
bulletRose Motel      Ennis, Texas  Client Contact

Projects Just Completed

bulletCity civic Center, 12400 Elam Road, Balch Springs, Texas
bulletUnited Christian Church Fellowship Hall/Gymnasium, Garland, Texas
bulletDouble Dave's Pizza, Allen, Texas
bulletDouble Dave's Pizza, Plano, Texas
bulletBest Western, Jacksonville, Texas
bulletHaltom Inn, Haltom City, Texas
bullet Best Western    More Photos   Clarendon, Texas  Client Contact
bulletComfort Inn & Suites       Mesquite, Texas    Client Contact
bullet Best Western                     Benbrook, Texas   Client Contact
bulletHoliday Inn Express          Weatherford, Texas (Remodel & Addition)    Owner Contact
bullet Holiday Inn                         Austin, Texas
bullet Best Western                      Shamrock, Texas
bullet State Bank of Texas         Garland, Texas
bulletFairfield Inn & Suites         Killeen, Texas
bulletBig Apple Bagel        Cedar Hill, Texas Client Contact
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Pizza Hut,                            Durant,  Oklahoma  Client Contact

New State Requirements

Texas

bulletThe 2000 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) must be adopted by all City in September 2002. Refer to our IECC page.
bulletJanuary 1, 2002 municipalities are required to have an Asbestos Survey on all remodel work to review plans. http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/beh/asbestos/
bulletMay 21, 1999 Public Swimming Pools and Spas Standard changed. There are a lot of changes. Swimming pool Contractors have been slow to make the changes required to meet the code. http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/beh/gs/pools.htm
bulletTexas Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1 Chapter 290 (Part of TNRC) has made many change on backflow prevention. The city is required to meet these requirements.  TNRC Link
bulletTexas's Rules for Child Care Facilities as of 5/2000. Link to Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services and the Rules.

Dallas, Texas

bulletThe 2000 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) has been adopted by the city. They are using North Central Texas Council of Governments forms and guide lines. To get the residential Guide line from the North Central Texas Council of Governments go to Link to North Central Texas Council of Governments Guide Book
bullet The City of Dallas has privatized energy code inspection and plans examination effective June 2, 2003.

Texas Senate Bill 5 requires all municipalities in affected and non-attainment counties in Texas to adopt IECC Link to Senate Bill 5

bulletThe 2000 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) with 2001 supplements have been adopted by all cities in above areas. Some are requiring third party review and inspection. Link to TFBA IECC page

 Hospitality New

bulletHotel Motel Management Magazine has a Franchise Fee Calculator. Link to Fee calculator
bulletBest Western has changed some of there requirement on design. Links to Best Western 
bulletAAHOA Asian American Hotel Owners Association's Annual Convention will be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
March 24-26, 2005
Link to AAHOA
bulletADA check list for hotels or motels Link to check list

Tech New

bulletWingit has solved a major problem anchoring grab bars, towel bars and  closet shelving when there is not blocking in the wall. Link to Wingits