Welcome to ICC's 2015 Annual Conference.

Welcome to the Aquatic Capital of America, Long Beach, Calif., for the International Code Council's 2015 Annual Conference, Group A Public Comment Hearings, and Building Safety & Design Expo.

With the theme, "Leading the Next Generation of Building Safety Professionals," this year's conference includes two special presentations — the "Journey to Leadership" education session and "Partners for Future Success" Chapter program — that address our industry's future workforce, as well as several other events that will make it a professionally rewarding and enjoyable experience.

We are very grateful to our California host committee — the California Building Officials, Los Angeles Basin Chapter, North California Fire Prevention Officers, Southern California Fire Protection Officers, and code officials from the city of Long Beach — who helped us put together an exciting and informative conference. We hope you have a great week in beautiful Southern California!

Fowler ride takes in scenic Southern California.

The 12th Annual Bob Fowler Motorcycle Ride was held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, prior to the start of ICC's 2015 Annual Conference. Departing from Long Beach, participants took in the sights of Southern California, the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Coast and inland areas, and even made a stop at the 1st Annual Ron Burton Golf Outing.

The popular ride is organized each year by Ron Nickson, Vice President of Building Codes for the National Multi-Housing Council, and supports the Fowler Foundation, which honors the memory of the first chairman of the ICC Board of Directors Bobby J. Fowler.

View photos from the motorcycle ride.

The Members of ICC's Building Official, Fire Service, Global, PMG and Sustainability Membership Councils hold Governing Council elections during a joint meeting of all Membership Councils.

Join an ICC Membership Council and help shape the industry.

The Membership Councils offer International Code Council Members a place to come together and be a more powerful force shaping ICC, their industries, their careers, and their futures. Five discipline-specific Membership Councils allow ICC Membership to share their expertise, voice, and vision with their peers. ICC's Building Official, Fire Service, Global, PMG and Sustainability Membership Councils came together Sunday, Sept. 27, for a joint meeting to hold Governing Council elections, present awards and discuss matters of interest to all Membership Councils.

View photos from the Membership Council meetings.

1st Annual Burton Golf Outing raises funds for future leaders.

Recognizing the need to encourage and mentor the next generation of code officials and to provide for the continued education of individuals who seek a profession in code administration, the Past Presiding Officers (PPOs) of the International Code Council have embarked on an effort to provide training and resources needed to address the critical need for future leaders in our profession. The 1st Annual Ron Burton Golf Outing, held at Recreation Park 18 Golf Course in Long Beach, was the first fundraising event of the PPOs and celebrated the life and work of William Ronald "Ron" Burton, a renowned code expert who worked on many code-related projects for ICC, Building Owners and Managers Association International, and the National Association of Home Builders.

View photos from the golf outing.

Building Safety & Design Expo continues today.

The 2015 Building Safety & Design Expo continues today from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Hall A of the Long Beach Convention Center. Nine Education Pavilions will be located on the expo floor that feature fast-paced presentations on technical and non-technical topics, including information on the latest construction techniques as well as the latest advances in technology, building products and applications. More than 80 exhibitors are participating in the expo to showcase the latest products and services in the building safety and fire prevention industry.

View photos from the Expo.

Regional Meetings held in Long Beach.

More than 10 years ago, the International Code Council created 12 Regions to encourage the formation of Regional Chapters, which create stronger and more unified networks of building safety professionals, provide greater political strength when addressing code adoption and code development issues, and deal more effectively with state legislators.

View photos from the regional meetings.

WICED Chapter gives back to SoCal community through Habitat for Humanity.

The ladies of the Women in Code Enforcement and Development (WICED) Chapter of ICC put on their hard hats and work gloves, and came together on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Santa Ana, Calif., to work on renovating a home for those in need through Habitat for Humanity. In beautiful SoCal weather, the women worked on repairing the roof, tearing up floorboards inside the house, and hauling debris out to large dumpsters.

WICED is the first national professional International Code Council Chapter, with representatives from all over the United States representing municipal jurisdictions and private industries. Formed in 2007, the Chapter promotes the value and recognition of women in the arena of code enforcement and development through mentoring, advocacy and education.

View photos from the renovation.

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