Guy Tomberlin for International Code Council Board of Directors

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

• Code Specialist, Commercial Inspections Division, 2001 – Present

Serves as technical consultant to county agencies for mechanical, fuel-gas and plumbing systems. Ensures code compliance of construction; investigates customer inquiries, complaints and violations; and provides resolution through code interpretations and modifications. Testifies at code appeals board and in court. Evaluates emerging construction technologies. Assists with the division’s budget preparation.

• Commercial Inspection Supervisor, Commercial Inspections Division, 1997 – 2002

Managed operations of the commercial mechanical inspection branch. Conducted quality control of field staff, investigated unpermitted work and citizen complaints. Supervised the inspections of complex systems installations throughout the county including medical gas and restaurant ventilation.

• Residential Inspector, Residential Inspections Division, 1995 – 1997

Conducted building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical inspections to ensure compliance with state code for single family dwellings, townhouses and multi-family dwellings. Investigated complaints, and issued violations as necessary.

• Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Commercial Inspections Division, 1985 – 1995

Conducted plumbing inspections to ensure compliance with the state and model building codes for hig hrise office buildings, tenant work, multi-use spaces and other commercial construction. Investigated and resolved complaints, and issued violations and stop work orders as necessary.

LICENSED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR, 1982 – 1985

Began career as a plumber's apprentice and rose to manage operations of a plumbing contracting business. Installed and maintained plumbing and heating systems in residential and commercial construction. Prepared estimates and construction documents for client approval and permit application.

NATIONAL CODE SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL

• Board of Directors, 2009 - Present
• Member (including legacy organization), 1987 – Present
• Plumbing Code Development Committee, 2004 – Present

Responsible for hearing testimony on code change proposals and determining adequacy of prospective language for future code editions.  Participation requires conducting research of each proposal, and speaking to important issues at code hearings.

• Mechanical Code Development Committee, 1998 – 2003

Responsibilities similar above for mechanical and fuel-gas code development.

• Nominations Committee, 2005 – 2006

Forwarded nominations for the ICC Board of Directors to membership.

• Ad Hoc Committee for Hydrogen Gas, 2000 – 2005

Evaluated existing code and developed new code to protect buildings and the public against the hazards associated with hydrogen gas and related fueling stations.  Served committee as chairman.

• Interpretations Committee, 1996 – 1998

Developed formal interpretations by determining the specific intent of various code provisions.

• Mechanical Review Committee, 1996 – 1997

Prepared code change proposals and testified at hearings on topics related to the mechanical code.

• Instructor/Trainer/Subject Matter Expert, 1998 – Present

Serves as instructor/trainer for the International Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel-Gas, and Residential Codes.  Reviews, evaluates and updates course material and curriculum.

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION SERVICE - ICC SUBSIDIARY

• Board of Directors, 2008 – Present

Assist in development and evaluation of organizational policy. Ensures maintenance and development of long range planning to assure organizational sustainability. Provides direction to the president.

• Accreditation Advisory Committee, 2006 – 2008

Assisted with the development of national accreditation standards for testing laboratories and building departments through a public hearing process.

INTERNATIONAL EVALUATION SERVICE - ICC SUBSIDIARY

• Plumbing Mechanical Gas Listing Committee, 2007 – 2009

As a Charter member of this initiative, assisted with the development of national listing criteria related to state of the art plumbing, mechanical and gas technology.

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, REGION VII CHAPTER

• Executive Council, Chair 2009 – Present

Provides support to the Chapter to achieve stated vision. Established committees to meet the various needs of the participating members working towards goals of the organization. One year term.

• Executive Council Charter Member, 2006 – Present

As a charter member of the Executive Council, serves as one of four Virginia representatives.

• Code Committee, 2006 – Present

Promotes interaction between member states. Develops uniform, regional positions on code change proposals.

• Steering Committee, 2006 – Present

Assist the region with defining its vision, mission, goals and objectives in alignment with ICC’s "Blueprint for the Future." 

LOCAL CODE SERVICE

VIRGINIA BUILDING AND CODE OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION

VBCOA is a statewide organization which promotes building safety through code development, education and public awareness.

• Member, 1997 – Present
• President and Officer, 2003 – 2007

Duties included public appearances, management of business meetings, and analysis of annual budget. During tenure as president, the organization surpassed milestones such as exceeding the 1,000 membership level and receiving the ICC Chapter Merit Award.

• Energy Ad Hoc , Chair 2008 – Present

Provides participation and interaction at meetings, conferences and calls while representing the organization on the important energy issues occurring on the national, state and local levels.

• State Code Administrative Ad Hoc Committee, 2002 – Present

Evaluates and generates changes to the administrative regulations of the Virginia state code. Served as co-chair for the 2003 code change cycle.

• Mechanical Code Committee, 1997 – Present

Develops code change proposals to the plumbing, mechanical and fuel-gas codes; generates positions on other local and national proposals; and testifies at related code change hearings. Served as chairman from 1997 - 2003.

• Nominating Committee, 2002 and 2009

Forwarded nominations for association's officers to membership.

• Instructor/Trainer, 1997 – Present

Serves as instructor of mechanical, plumbing and fuel-gas subjects.

VIRGINIA PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION

VPMIA is a statewide organization that promotes building safety through code development in the areas of plumbing, mechanical and fuel-gas.

• Member, 1986 – Present
• President and Officer, 1998 – 2004

Duties included public appearances, management of business meetings, and analysis of annual budget. During tenure as president, the organization grew to more than 300 members and received the last legacy Chapter of the Year Award. Served two terms as president.

• Mechanical/Plumbing/Fuel-Gas Code Committee, 1986 – Present

This committee works in conjunction with the code committees of VBCOA. Served as chairman from 1995 -2003.

• Nominating Committee, 2004 – Present

Forwarded nominations for association's officers to membership.

• Instructor/Trainer, 1990 – Present

Serves as an instructor of mechanical, plumbing and fuel-gas subjects.

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 1997 – Present

Instructs the mechanical and plumbing modules of state mandatory training through the Virginia Building Code Academy. Provides continuing education training during the state's code update cycles.

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ADULT EDUCATION, 1990 – 1999

Developed the curriculum and taught the fourth year Virginia State Plumbing Apprentice Program based on the legacy/International Plumbing Codes. Taught other classes to citizens and contractors regarding plumbing, mechanical and fuel-gas subjects.

INDUSTRY SERVICE

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY

• Appeals Board, 2006 – Present

Considers testimony by industry regarding UL decisions on listings, standards and credentials.

• Gas Council, 2005 – 2008

The Gas Council is a technical group that serves to address gas related issues under UL scrutiny.

• Clothes Dryer Power Ventilator Ad Hoc Committee, 2006 – Present

Task with the development of standards for clothes dryer, power ventilator technology.

• Standards Technical Panel, 2000 – Present

Responsible for the development and evaluation of UL standard document criteria. Served on numerous ventilation and exhaust hood panels.

 AWARDS

• Lifetime Achievement Award, VPMIA, 2005.
• Meritorious Service Award, National Hydrogen Association, 2003.
• Meritorious Service Award, VBCOA, 2000, 2003.
• Meritorious Service Award, VPMIA, 2001.
• Fairfax County Outstanding Performance Awards, 1995, 2003.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Building Official.
• Certified Mechanical Official.
• Certified Plumbing Official.
• Electrical Inspector-One and Two Family Dwellings.
• Electrical Inspector-General.
• Fire Protection-General.
• Fire Protection-Plan Review.
• Property Maintenance Inspector, Amusement Device Inspector.
• Virginia certified Master HVAC, Plumber, Gasfitter, and Backflow Prevention Device Worker.
• Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery.
• ASSE certified Medical Gas Inspector.
• Virginia Class A contractor's license (inactive).