Stakeholders in the Building and Construction Sector will soon gather in collaboration with Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) and the Ministry of Housing and Water, in an effort to learn of the building codes being introduced and implemented in the industry.The special session is scheduled for Monday,Cheap NFL Jerseys, March 05, 2012 at 13:00 hrs. at the Guyana International Conference Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara.According to Public Relations Officer of GNBS, Lloyd David,Wholesale Jerseys From China, the objective of the session is to introduce the 10 sections of the National Building Codes and to create a better understanding of their use and importance to the Construction Sector.He said that the 10 sections stipulate requirements for enforcement, fire safety,Cheap NFL Jerseys, use and occupancy, electrical, plumbing,Cheap Jerseys, the use of Guyanese hardwoods in construction, concrete and block masonry, structural steel, high rise buildings, foundations and excavations and the Code of Practice for the design and construction of septic tanks and associated secondary treatment and disposal systems.Noting that the launch of the Building Codes comes at a critical time, David pointed out that this is done with consideration being placed on the current housing boom and the increased construction of low and medium rise structures across the country.He said that it is vital that action be taken now to implement and encourage the use of these codes so as to guarantee that safe and quality structures are erected in Guyana that can withstand the various forms of natural disasters.David explained that the codes provide minimum requirements to ensure that the public safety, health and welfare of citizens are not affected by poor building construction techniques. They also help to ensure safety to life and property from all hazardous incidents pertaining to the occupancy of faulty buildings, structures or premises.All Regulators,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, Architects,Wholesale Jerseys From China, Contractors, Engineers, and other experts and stakeholders in the construction sector are invited to next Monday’s session.Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali is expected to deliver the feature address at the Forum.