UCCafterhours

In this episode, Vanessa and Debbie discuss a day in the life of a Technical Assistant, Time Management and a new memorandum issued by the Bureau of Homeowner Protection.

A recent policy update from the New Jersey licensing boards for plumbing and HVACR contractors officially authorizes the use of digital signatures and seals on construction permit documents. Starting May 18, 2026, local municipalities are legally required to accept these electronic submissions, provided they meet specific security standards established by the National Institute of Standards and Te...

Recorded during the 2026 BSW conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. When the Counter Gets Heated – De-Escalation and Language Barriers for Technical Assistants. This is a series preview -more to come shortly. Featuring: Vanessa Rodriguez and Debbie Simone. Produced by Dennis Pino

In this episode, we review the newly released Nav523 mobile application now available on the Apple App store. The app clarifies over seventy different work types, ranging from appliance installations to major mechanical renovations. Users can access applicable UCC citations, determine specific licensing requirements, and identify the necessary inspection protocols for various projects. A significa...

Do you believe in Déjà vu? Welcome to CodeCast - CEU Rewind. As requested, the party continues on your preferred device and platform! Intended to promote uniformity and provide continuing educational support beyond our online classes, here we rewind and replay various elements from our seminars. Content is edited and broken down into shorter proactive segments where the conversation continues long...

In this episode, we highlight some of the many details surrounding electronic permit submissions, which became effective on November 18, 2024. At this point in time, all UCC functions can be performed digitally and electronically. There are exceptions to electronic submittals; Any licensed contractor that has a pressure seal, cannot at this time submit electronically and must continue with paper s...

In this episode, we highlight some of the many and key issues and concerns regarding digital seals and submittals, while providing some insight into the many layers of security and advantages to working electronically.

In this segment, we highlight key aspects of the New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act sign into law. This law now allows an authorized Qualified Design Professional (QDP), such as NJ Registered Architects and NJ Licenses Engineers to participate in the self-certification program and submit plans, permit applications etc. under an expedited procedure.

In this episode, we discuss required and additional inspections including the use of Form F-390 the Framing Checklist. Various view points and scenarios are presented regarding sheathing installations and inspections for the R-5 Use Group.

In this segment, we discuss Inspection Requests, Notice of Inspection, Form F-200, Minor Work Inspection Requests and Municipal Public Portal configurations for the public end user.

In this episode, we give an overview of the UCCafterhours launch script, sharing both our starting point and future direction of the platform. As we record our live episodes, we will also continue to release our professional development series / episodes. Stay tuned, subscribe and enjoy. dp

In this segment, we continue to dive into and highlight the Introduction to the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode from an outside perspective. Reference NJAC 5:23-6.1.

In this episode, we discuss how Minor Work is applied and highlights some of the many items considered to be Minor Work. Inspection requests and certificates are also discussed, from an outside perspective.

In this segment, we discuss the applicability of Ordinary Maintenance, including exceptions to the rule and highlighting some of the many work types from an outside perspective.

In this segment, we discuss demolition versus alteration work, with various references to a construction code communicator article, potential local ordinances and the various differences between the applicable work types from an outside perspective.

In this segment, we dive into and highlight the Introduction to the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode from an outside perspective. Reference NJAC 5:23-6.1.

In this segment, we continue with the overview of the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode and highlight some of the aspects for Additions to existing structures, from an outside perspective.

In this episode, we continue with the overview of the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode and highlight the Change of Use category from an outside perspective.

This episode continues with the overview of the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode from an outside perspective.

This episode begins the overview of the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode from an outside perspective.

In this episode, the Intent and Purpose of the Uniform Construction Code are discussed from an outside perspective.