The Oak Floori,ng Demand Increases

Tlf,r VERY year sees a steady increase )L,A in the use of oak flooring. The reasons are obvious to dealers who have studied the market. Oak floors are beautiful. . . easy to keep in condition . add to investment or resale value.

EterJ Jcar sces a iteadl teasc inthe use of Long.Bell oak flooringt

And the reasons for that are obvious. Long-Bell trade-marked oak flooring assures economy and lasting satisfaction. Only the best rough oak lum' ber is selected; it is scientifically seasoned; its excellence of manufacture is substantial aid in keeping laying and finishing costs to a minimum; it is properly bundled and carefully shipped. The trade-mark identifies it

(Continued from Page 20) support the Pacific Coast Building Inspectors conference until the final draft is made, and if favorable, they will endorse the movement. He informed the meeting that at the present time a distinct opposition movement to get up a new code is under way but that the lumber interests are not inclined to support a dual movement at this time. Lumbermen ca4 help out in this movement in their districts, he asserted, by seeing thattheir building inspectors become members of the Pacific Coast Building Inspectors Confepence; to see that their city sends their inspectors to the regional and anngal meetings, and to see that no new Building Code is adopted until the final draft of the Pacific Coast Code is favorable and can be adopted by your city. the members of the Association; the grades to be divided with a separate vote to be made on the Grade Marking of both Uppers and Commons.

In opening his discussion, Mr. I{orner said that the lumberme4 should endeavor to educate the public on the matter of lumber grades, and in referring to the Certificate Plan, he stated it would be a great thing from the building inspectors standpoint.

R. F. Hammatt, California Redwood Association, and A. C. Horner, former building inspector of tho City of Stockton, spohe on the "tfniform Building Code."

Mr. Hammatt spoke on the recent conference of the Pacific Coast Building Inspectors at San.Jose when a final preliminary draft applicable toall Pacific Coast cities was adopted. He advised that a "Uniform Building Code" will eliminate competition by legislation, also it will be bengficial in that the building material men will have one source to go to qut over their message rather than presenting matters before city officials, building inspectors, etc. The "IJniformBuilding Code" will establish aq Arbitration Board where methods of settling disputes will be impartial. He stated that the position of the lumber industry is to

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Manufactrred By fn considering the necessity for the adoption of a "flniform Building Code," he said that among the many points to be considered are proper building regulations for public health and safety, fire protection and the protection of property and the prevention of conflagration hazards. Mr. Horner stated that a "Ifniform Building Code" would aid in reducing fire and insurance rates, and he also discussed in detail the functions of building inspectors.

In citing the many advantages of a "Uniform Code," he engmerated the following: l. It will include the combined experiences of 65 cities on the Pacific Coast.

2. Provides a greater chance for enforcement.

3. Would assist the architects and contractors, especial- ly in the metropolitan districts of San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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