Regulating Controls

Our firm is members of several organizations, which have established our strong code background.

The following is a list of these organizations:

• International Code Council (ICC)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Working with various communities throughout the United States, we have a formula that provides our firm with a working relationship with the building officials at a local level but also at a state level.

• Meet with the Building Officials during the design development phase to discuss and review the project.
• Meet with the Building Officials during the construction document phase to review the project for potential concerns.
• Submit the project for building permit and resolve any concerns of the Building Officials prior to securing bids from contractors.

This formula creates a working relationship with the Building Officials, which eliminates problems before they can occur.

Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas has extensive experience with accessibility rules and regulations pertaining to the following:

• ICC/ANSI 117.1
• ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
• Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
• Fair Housing Act (FHA)
• Michigan Building Code Chapter 11 (MBC)

Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, Inc. also has experience designing sustainable buildings. Over the past several years, we understand that many projects have great potential for incorporating sustainable building design techniques and systems. Our job is to help find an optimal balance between the economic, cultural and ecological needs of sustainability that will meet the objectives of our clients, allow for future adaptation of new technologies and interactions by the user. Our approach is one of common sense application of thoughtful and integrated solutions. The following are a few of the green organizations we have incorporated into our projects.

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
• Enterprise Green Communities
• Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), Green Community/ New Urbanism
• WARM Training
• Energy Star Compliant Homes

As you can see, our vast knowledge of codes, rules and regulations pertaining to various projects leaves us well equipped for whatever your project’s needs may be.