ICC‚ USGBC Discuss Green Opportunities |
| The International Code Council and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to forge a stronger relationship between the two organizations to further green building practices. During a recent meeting at Code Council Headquarters in Washington‚ D.C.‚ representatives from the two organizations discussed potential intersections and opportunities relating to educational‚ business and policy initiatives. |
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Brendan Owen (fourth from right), Vice President of LEED Technical Development at the U.S. Green Building Council‚ introduces himself and explains his role in the organization during a meeting at International Code Council Headquarters in Washington‚ D.C. |
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Urge Senators to Support CBCAG Act |
| Although the U.S. Senate does not convene its next session until November 17‚ advocates of the Community Building Code Administration Grant (CBCAG) Act are encouraged to contact their Senators to seek support for the legislation that is currently being considered by the Senate Banking Committee. Follow the lead of America’s First Preventers and urge your U.S. Senators to support the CBCAG. more>> |
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I-Codes Making a Difference in Louisiana |
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This Louisiana House is built three feet above the Base Flood Elevation to protect it from flooding. Photo: LSGCP |
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Louisiana homes and businesses built under requirements established by the International Codes fared well during Hurricanes Gustav and Ike the Associated Press reported in several media outlets. Buildings in Cameron Parish that did not comply with the new statewide guidelines did not survive‚ Tina Horn‚ administrator for the southwestern Louisiana parish‚ told the Louisiana Recovery Authority’s board of directors. “It just says a lot about the wind code and elevation requirements‚” Horn said. more>> |
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NIST Praises Final Action Hearing Results |
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has praised the results of the Code Council’s Final Action Hearings last month in Minneapolis‚ expressing support for ICC’s governmental consensus process and the treatment given to proposed code changes supported by the agency‚ despite the fact that not all of the measures were approved by Council voting members. more>> |
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Report Addresses
Fire Safety Strategies |
| Vision 20/20 released a landmark report on fire safety. “Vision 20/20 National Strategies for Fire Loss Prevention‚” culminates more than a year’s work by fire safety experts across the nation‚ including experts from the Code Council. The report looks at where gaps exist in developing and delivering comprehensive fire safety to the nation’s citizens. more>> |
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| Helping Future First Preventers |
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What do a future mechanical engineer‚ computer programmer/designer‚ environmental engineer and civil engineer have in common? They are all working toward a career as a First Preventer with help from people like you and the ICC Foundation. more>> |
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| ICC Announces New Foundation Work Plan |
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The Code Council announced the establishment of a new ICC Foundation work plan following the assessment and realignment efforts initiated during last year’s conference. more>> |
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| A key component of the new ICC Foundation work plan includes the creation of a new volunteer service initiative entitled “ICCF Cares” that is designed to help connect Code Council members to their communities and constituencies. more>> |
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Chapman-Henderson |
Leslie Chapman-Henderson‚ President and CEO of the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes‚ is serving and Managing Consultant for the ICC Foundation. She said a quote by former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan explains the importance of the new Foundation programs: “‘If our hope of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking‚ we need the engagement of volunteers now more than ever before.’ I think those words were written for us.” |
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Project H.E.R.O. Benefits from MOU |
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Representatives from the International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) and Rebuilding Together this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on the Project H.E.R.O. program. Rebuilding Together is a national organization with a network of nearly 225 affiliates across the U.S. with the mission to preserve affordable housing by bringing volunteers and communities together to rehabilitate the homes of low-income homeowners. The nonprofit believes that our nation’s veterans with disabilities deserve a helping hand and they have a dedicated Veterans Department to specifically support those efforts. more>> |
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Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (seated‚ center)‚ who also serves as ICC Foundation Board President‚ and Rebuilding Together President/CEO Gary Officer (seated, right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on the Project H.E.R.O. program. Also present are ICC and Foundation Board member Barbara Koffron (seated, left)‚ ICC COO and Foundation Board Treasurer Dominic Sims (standing left)‚ ICCF Managing Consultant Leslie Chapman-Henderson and Rebuilding Together Director of Veterans Housing T.J. Cantwell. |
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I-Codes Will Help Rebuild Afghanistan |
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Technical Services Contracts Manager Darren Meyers (right) of the International Code Council demonstrates procedures for a sprinkler pressure test during his visit to Afghanistan. |
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After 23 years of war and isolation‚ Afghanistan is rebuilding with help from the International Code Council Foundation. Code Council representatives traveled to Kabul‚ Afghanistan‚ to meet with representatives from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Urban Development to strengthen construction-oriented ministries in the areas of building safety and fire prevention codes. more>> |
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MOU Signed with Abu Dhabi |
The Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Code Council. The MOU covers services with the DMA that include adoption of the International Building Code‚ and lays the foundation for the development of the Abu Dhabi International Building Code‚ which are the standards that will guide the development of construction projects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. more>> |
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H.E.‚ Dr. Ju’an Salem Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs (seated left)‚ and Drew Azzara‚ Vice President of International Services for the International Code Council (seated right)‚ sign a Memorandum of Understanding that lays the foundation for the development of the Abu Dhabi International Building Code. |
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Opportunities Discussed in Israel |
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Doron Tamir (left)‚ Director General of the Standards Institute of Israel‚ presents Code Council Board Immediate Past President Steve Shapiro with a token of appreciation during a visit to Tel Aviv. |
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Code Council Board Immediate Past President Steve Shapiro and COO Dominic Sims held successful meetings with representatives from the Standards Institute of Israel‚ the Ministry of Construction and Housing, and government universities during a trip to Tel Aviv. Shapiro and Sims gave an overview of the Code Council‚ the International Codes‚ plan review and inspection‚ and discussed partnership opportunities on issues such as tall buildings‚ response to terrorist activities‚ licensing and training. While touring a government facility‚ Shapiro and Sims also learned how Israel manages its water resources by implementing efficiency measures such as waterless urinals. |
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Delegation Learns about ICC Programs |
The International Code Council recently hosted a delegation from Russia’s Far East‚ Georgia and Ukraine to discuss building safety codes and energy efficiency. Code Council representatives provided an overview of the U.S. regulatory system and Council programs. The delegation of 16 construction professionals learned about innovative construction techniques and energy efficiency design during their American tour to bring home new technology and management skills to their respective countries. more>> |
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Government Relations Senior Advisor David Conover (standing left) and International Liaison and International Operations Director Sylvana Ricciarini (standing right) answer questions about the American building safety system during a presentation to an international delegation of construction professionals from the Ukraine‚ Georgia and Russia’s Far East. |
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Accreditation in the Metal Building Industry |
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| Providing metal building manufacturers‚ builders and customers with credible information to streamline approvals of metal building systems—helping to speed and improve the overall building process—the International Accreditation Service approved new accreditation criteria for inspection programs for manufacturers of metal building systems (AC472). The AC472 accreditation program‚ which in 2009 replaces the AISC-MB certification‚ promises to have a positive impact on metal building system construction. more>> |
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Laborers-AGC Awarded Accreditation |
Laborers-AGC Education and Training Fund (Laborers-AGC) received independent accreditation from the International Accreditation Service for its curriculum development and instructor training programs for construction craft laborer training. more>> |
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Code Question: Expert Staff Opinions
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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? more>> |
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| Code Update: Significant Code Changes |
A modification to records for fire protection systems has been added to the International Fire Code. more>> |
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| Code Spotlight: Featured Article |
Natural disasters come in many forms‚ and building and fire safety codes include requirements that can greatly help mitigate the effects of a disaster. However‚ codes and regulations are not effective in isolation. Communities and individuals can decrease the impact of a disaster by taking steps to prepare before an event occurs‚ address what will happen during the emergency and plan for recovery efforts. more>> |
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Code Commentary: Leading Perspective |
The new water safety requirements for the 2006 International Residential Code are intended to protect residential occupants from injuries and sicknesses that have been‚ up to now‚ part of the potential hazards of living at home. more>> |
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Historic Boost in Home Energy Efficiency Standards |
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Judge Files Preliminary Injunction against Green Building Code |
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Green Buildings Top ISO Agenda |
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Historic Building Preservation goes Green |
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Building Codes: Looking Beyond the Failed Vote |
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Imposter Posing as Building Inspector Sets Residents on Edge |
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buildingSMART Alliance Announces First Board of Direction |
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Mom Changes Building Code to Prevent Inhalant Abuse |
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LSU Professor Works to Reduce Wind-Borne Debris Damage |
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