Landslide Remediation and Saturated Slope Stabilization Using Natural Stream Design in the New River Gorge

Mine pool discharge abatement and landslide remediation projects often rely on traditional solutions such as riprap channels and piped discharges. However, in sensitive environments like the New River Gorge, alternative approaches are increasingly required to meet environmental and regulatory expectations. This session will explore the remediation of landslides and landslide-prone areas, stabilization of saturated slopes, […]

When Is a Basement Not a Basement? Code, Life Safety, and Professional Responsibility

Is a space a basement—or is it a story? The distinction is not trivial. It has direct implications for code compliance, life safety, and the legal responsibilities of design professionals. This one-and-a-quarter-hour HSW session examines how West Virginia Code—including architectural statutes, building code provisions, and fire code requirements—defines and regulates basements and stories. The presentation […]