Smart VENT Inc. announces that it has assigned a direct factory technical representative for Florida’s East Coast. Savannah Sales, Inc. representatives, Dennis Dudash and John Petroff, will be responsible for assisting and educating Architects, Contractors, Surveyors and Homeowners in the use and installation of certified Foundation Flood Vents. The code officials in Florida are enforcing the new International Code Council Building Codes and Dennis and John will assist those interested in understanding the codes as they apply to flood mitigation.Savannah Sales, Inc. began in 1985, when Dennis migrated to Florida from Michigan where he led several very successful companies selling exterior building products such as Glass, Architectural Metals and Custom Aluminum Products. Since that time Savannah’ has grown into a strong team of qualified sales associates focused on sales of metal building components, Flood Barriers and promoting flood mitigation. John Petroff joined Savannah earlier this year, contributing excellent credentials in building product sales and Internet sales management.Dennis is also an experienced and qualified presenter of the Lunch and Learn’ sessions of Smart VENT’s, AIA/CSI continuing education program. 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 Dennis or John directly to schedule a Lunch and Learn session in your area.As Flood Insurance premiums rise and FEMA proceeds to enforce the codes, the solution that is certified to meet all of the FEMA requirements 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 would be 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 Duel 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. John and/or Dennis can be reached directly, toll-free at 888-640-0850. They may also be contacted via e-mail at the following: e-mail protected from spam bots or e-mail protected from spam botsSmart VENT Inc. 20 Warrick Ave. Glassboro, NJ. 08028.For more information visit: www.smartvent.com or: Call 888 628-4115 or Fax to 856 863-8408.