Smart Vent Inc. announced that it has assigned a direct factory technical representative for the Chicago area. Mr. William Hathaway of Lowell, IN will be serving the Indiana counties of Jasper, Lake, Newton, and Porter as well as the Illinois counties of Kankakee, Will and southern Cook. Bill will be responsible for assisting and educating Architects, Contractors, Surveyors and homeowners in the use and installation of our Foundation Flood Vents. Along with Bill’s experience in construction and his professionalism, he has just finished the Smart Vent training program, and is ready to assist you with any questions you may have. The code officials in the Chicago area are enforcing the new International Code Council Building codes, and Bill is ready to explain the differences as they relate to Foundation flood vents.Bill is also certified to present our “Lunch and Learn” training session. The objective is to explain Foundation Flood vent codes and the rules that govern them. His AIA presentation is a free service, offering architects and professionals a one-hour Health Safety and Welfare Continuing Education Service (CES) credit. Call Bill directly to schedule a Lunch and Learn session in your area..As Flood Insurance premiums rise and FEMA pushes to enforce the codes, the solution that is certified to meet all of the FEMA and Building Codes is Smart VENT.Three models in two sizes are available. Our Dual Function (Louvered) Model # 1540-510 is designed to Mitigate floodwater while providing ventilation that automatically opens and closes with temperature. This model would be used where both ventilation and flood mitigation is required, and where cold weather could freeze pipes.The Insulated Flood Only Model # 1540-520 is also certified to mitigate floodwater, but is insulated to protect pipes from freezing temperatures. This model is used in a conditioned space, a garage, vestibule, or office, where ventilation is not required.The Overhead Door Model # 1540-530 is designed to install into a garage door. It can be supplied in the Insulated Flood Only or Dual Function model. This unit would be used where there is no room for vents on an exterior wall. Sizes include 8″ x 16″ covering 200 Sq/Ft per unit and 16″ x 16″ that covers 400 Sq/Ft per unit. Bill can be contacted directly at 219-613-0301 or e-mail protected from spam bots.