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Advocacy UL 1390

Nov 2, 2023

Time Sensitive NCSG Certifications Call to Action Respond by November 16, 2022 At NCSG, it is part of our duty as a Guild to inform our members and certification holders of changes and updates in policies surrounding the industry.

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Advocacy Updates - June 2023

Jun 23, 2023

Please pay attention to the time-sensitive alerts & state updates. The NCSG Advocacy Policy Action webpage https://ncsg.memberclicks.net/policy-action#!/ is available to report proposed legislative changes or work trade restrictions. Please educate yourself and your customers on these important issues and vote in upcoming elections.

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NFPA 211 Proposes Changes for the 2024 Edition

Apr 5, 2023

During the 2023 NCSG Convention, Jim Brewer, who represents NCSG on the NFPA 211 committee, shared standards updates proposed for the 2024 edition. Convention session attendees expressed concerns regarding proposed language 15.4.2.4, which may reduce the inspection scope based on the customer’s request.

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NFPA 211 Proposes Changes for the 2024 Edition

Apr 5, 2023

During the 2023 NCSG Convention, Jim Brewer, who represents NCSG on the NFPA 211 committee, shared standards updates proposed for the 2024 edition. Convention session attendees expressed concerns regarding proposed language 15.4.2.4, which may reduce the inspection scope based on the customer’s request.

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Washington State: VOTE NO to SENATE BILL 5482

Mar 20, 2023

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Washington State: VOTE NO to SENATE BILL 5482

Mar 14, 2023

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Advocacy Updates - March 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Government regulations and standards are proposed frequently that affect the chimney and hearth industry. NCSG members acting together are a unified voice. Please utilize the Advocacy Policy Action Center to report proposed policy changes that may affect our industry.

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Update: Advocacy UL 1390

Feb 28, 2023

In response to comments received during the Preliminary Review of UL/ULC 1390, Standard for Fireplace Inserts and Hearth-mounted Stoves for Installation into Masonry Fireplaces, between September 17 and November 16, 2022, the Task Group members decided to remove the list or recommended certifying organizations, and to instead defer to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for any given jurisdiction. The current draft of the relevant Clause now reads:

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