The committee is looking for new members and ideas for next year's institute. See Mr. Dugal to express you interest. FMAM is co-sponsoring, with ICBO Lake Country Chapter, two seminars next week on 1997 UBC requirements for exiting and correctional facilities. Motion passed unanimously. Phil Owens reported that the Certification Committee is still working on the Inspector 3 test.
Most states honor that accreditation.
President Nisja reported from a written report from Terry Iverson on the Residential Fire Sprinkler Task Force. They want a sprinkler seminar for the insurance industry and lumber stores like Menard's. They want to improve the brochure and the sprinkler trailer. Steve Zaccard reported on the IFCI Annual Meeting and Code Hearings at the St. Paul Radisson from August 15 - 20, 1998. Minnesota representatives are encouraged to attend by taking advantage of a one-day pass available.