California eReport December 2008 Masthead
Home | Adoptions | Chat | Careers | Resources | Archive
image  
You have just received the International Code Council’s California eReport, dedicated to providing information on the International Codes and other matters of importance to you. Thank you for reading this newsletter!

Serving the Needs
of California

image

In January 2008‚ California adopted the new California Building Codes developed by the International Code Council. The Council is committed to helping California jurisdictions and organizations transition to the new codes with training seminars; certification‚ membership and plan review services; and publication resources. Here’s what we offer you.


Training

image
General Training
Hire ICC to Teach
Purchase Training Materials
California Training Schedule
ICC Chapter-Sponsored Seminars

Products
Part of the Code Council’s transition support plan for California includes the latest tools for changing over to the new California Codes.
Book Cover  
Code Check Building for California uses straightforward language‚ includes detailed illustrations, and answers hundreds of code questions to help builders‚ remodelers‚ and inspectors learn and apply the California Building Code.
Book Cover  
High-Piled Combustible Storage Application Guide: 2006 International Fire Code discusses the requirements of IFC Chapter 23, hazards associated with a variety of storage systems and methods of automatic sprinkler design.
Book Cover  
Flammable Finishes Application Guide: 2006 International Fire Code addresses the general provisions of IFC Chapter 15 and includes an analysis of spray finishing, dip tanks‚ powder coating and more.

winter sale image

Let ICC provide some winter cheer. Shop our huge inventory of discounted merchandise and enjoy huge savings on overstocked‚ discontinued and clearance items. Shop now and save.


Certification Services
Frequently Asked Questions
image  
Q: How do I find practice and preparation courses for International Code Council certifications?
Get the answer.
Discover more about the Certification programs and services that the Code Council offers in California.

Event Calendar
Calendar Image

Code Council Annual Meetings

Code Council Board Meetings
Code Council Institutes
Code Council Webinars
Industry Special Events

New Reports on
Innovative Products

image

ICC-ES Evaluation Reports on code compliance provide comprehensive technical evidence that products and systems meet code requirements. All Evaluation Reports are available to review online for free and are searchable by product type‚ manufacturer or report number. View the latest reports.


Plan Review Services
image

If your jurisdiction is facing an overflow of plan reviews‚ the Code Council can help. Council experts provide cost-effective‚ accurate‚ prompt and technically comprehensive reviews of all drawings and construction documents. Learn more.


Links

image

California Building Industry Association

California Building Officials
California Building Standards Commission
Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of the State Architect
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
International Code Council
Northern & Southern California Fire Prevention Officers
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

Contact
image

We are very interested in hearing from you on the current issues in California. Please send us your questions and comments.
Sara Yerkes
Senior Vice President‚
Government Relations

Kevin Scott
Senior Regional Manager‚
Fire Service Activities
 

CBSC Concludes 2007 Code Cycle

The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) concluded the 2007 Annual Code Cycle in October. Codified items amending the 2007 California Building and Fire Codes will be available at the end of this year. The next CBSC meeting is scheduled for January 22‚ 2009.

New CEC Title 24 Training Available

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is developing an online Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards training program. Available to anyone‚ this Learning Management System (LMS) will be used primarily to educate building department professionals on the 2008 Standards to improve enforcement efforts and compliance results. Designed to directly address the needs and specific areas of responsibilities of key building department employees‚ the LMS will be free to users and available online for remote access 24/7.

Understand Accessibility?

image  
New training from the California Building Officials (CALBO) and the International Code Council helps you understand accessibility and building green. Learn the latest accessibility requirements in the California Building Code and federal regulations‚ find out about sustainability and the California Green Building Code‚ and discover how to develop a green building ordinance for your jurisdiction with the help of upcoming seminars from the Code Council and CALBO.
Frequently Asked Questions
image  
Q. How do I find all California errata and supplements to the California Building Code and California Fire Code?
View answer.

Q. The provisions in Section 903.3.1.2.1 of the International Fire Code require sprinkler protection to be provided for exterior balconies and ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction. Is sprinkler protection required for a single balcony and/or ground floor patio where no balcony and/or ground floor patio is provided above or below? View answer.

NEMA Targets Unsafe Products

  Electrical Outlet Image
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) released a video titled “Counterfeits Can Kill” to raise awareness of the electrical safety hazards associated with counterfeit electrical products. The video communicates specific action items for manufacturers and distributors‚ fire and building code officials‚ electrical inspectors‚ and government officials who have a role in combating the threat posed by counterfeits in the electrical supply chain.
News Views

The following links take you outside the Code Council’s website. We are not responsible for the content and privacy practices of outside websites.

Importance of Getting Permits‚ Inspections in California

Building Access for the Disabled in California

California Mobile Homes Face New Fire Prevention Codes

Burning through Money: The Cost to Fight CA Wildfires

San Francisco Checking Seismic Safety in Schools

Sacramento Building Official on Top-100 List

 
Green Scene

California Tops List of States with Energy Efficiency Policies

San Jose Mayor Proposes Green Building Policy

 
ICC Membership + Code Resources =
A Winning Combination for California
 
The 2007 California State Building and Fire Safety Codes are now in effect. Are you up to code? Become a member of the International Code Council to receive special member pricing on the essential code resources you need to learn and apply the California State Building Codes. You’ll also receive a wide range of money-saving member benefits to help keep you current on critical issues and code changes that affect your on-the-job decisions.
Download a free 30-day trial of either the 1997 Uniform Building Code or the 2006 International Building Code Nonstructural or Structural Comparison & Cross Reference Series. Join now!
 
Membership Structure Changes for 2009
Updated Member Categories and Dues

The Code Council will significantly change its membership structure beginning January 2009. These changes will simplify some member categories‚ and help balance annual dues for individual categories with those for groups. The following are a few examples of the new changes:

  • Cooperating and Professional Member categories will combine into one new Building Safety Professional category. The annual dues will decrease to $100 from $150.
  • Corporate Member category annual dues will increase to $350 from $300.
  • ICC Chapters can save with a new bulk membership plan.
Get more information on membership category changes.
 

Subscribe to ICC’s New
Enhanced eCodes Premium

 
Create an online electronic library for your California codes! eCodes Premium provides powerful features for your California codes and references:
  • Compare different versions of codes and standards
  • Receive automatic updates of code changes
  • Create customized online libraries
  • Add notes‚ graphics and hyperlinks to your code or reference material
  • New keyword and highlighting search features
  • Copy‚ paste and print from your library

Check out our eCodes site at www.eCodes.biz and view the eCodes Premium demo.

 
Spread the California eReport!
 
Did you enjoy this issue of the California eReport? Send a free eReport to a colleague and let them discover what we can deliver. Share with a friend.
The next edition of the California eReport will publish in February 2009. The deadline for submitting articles is January 15. Email them to Kevin Scott.
This California eReport provides information on the International Codes as well as pertinent items of interest to California on a variety of topics. Please do not construe this eReport to be reporting on California’s overall code adoption process. Information on this matter must be obtained from the California Building Standards Commission.
 

Thank you for subscribing to California eReport‚ a free‚ quarterly email publication. To ensure you receive and experience California eReport as intended‚ we recommend you add eNewsLetter@iccsafe.org to your address book.


 
California eReport
December 2008
Volume 4‚ Issue 4

 

View Online | Subscribe | Add to Address Book
Privacy Policy | Opt-Out | Contact Us | About ICC
©2008 International Code Council‚ World Headquarters‚
500 New Jersey Avenue‚ NW‚ 6th Floor‚ Washington‚ DC 20001 USA.
All rights reserved.