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	Volume 6, Issue 15	October 16, 2009

		Pardon Our Progress
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Download the Quicker, Greener
Code Change Monograph

The code change proposal monograph for the 2009/2010 Code Change Cycle is available for download from the ICC website. New features include quicker downloads, highlighting and commenting, a search engine, and bookmarks. Please remember that as part of ICC's green initiative, printed monograph books will not be mailed or supplied at the Code Development Hearings in Baltimore. more>>

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California Green Code Serves as Key Resource for New IGCC

California's first-in-the-nation Green Building Standards Code will be a key reference document in the development of the new International Green Construction Code (IGCC). The Code Council's Sustainable Building Technology Committee, including Dave Walls, Executive Director of the California Building Standards Commission, is developing the IGCC first draft for public comment in 2010. more>>

Fire and Life Safety Award Presented
to Ed Comeau

Code Council Board President Adolf Zubia (left) presents the Council's Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award to Ed Comeau (center) during the Fire-Rescue International conference in Dallas. Comeau is publisher of Campus Fire Watch and a contributor to Firehouse.com. The Council sponsors the award that is given through the Fire and Life Safety section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. more>>

Northern Mariana Islands Adopts IBC

The Northern Mariana Islands, a commonwealth of the United States, has adopted the residential and commercial requirements and energy provisions of the International Building Code (IBC). The new building code means the commonwealth is now qualified for federal energy-related economic stimulus grants under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that can be used to enhance energy efficiency. more>>

Sit in on 20/20 Strategies for Fire Loss Prevention

Despite significant progress in the last 30 years, the U.S. has one of the worst fire loss records of the industrialized world. To combat this problem, the Vision 20/20 Project aims to bring together fire prevention efforts and focus efforts collectively to effectively address the fire problem in the U.S. The Code Council is hosting two Vision 20/20 meetings at its Annual Conference in Balitmore. more>>

Municipal Leagues Support CBCAG

The Alaska and Texas Municipal Leagues are among more than 150 organizations supporting the Community Building Code Administration Grant (CBCAG) legislation being considered by Congress. The bill will provide $20 million annually to assist jurisdictions as they adopt and administer safety codes. "In too many communities, there simply aren't enough resources for building safety," said Code Council CEO Rick Weiland. "This legislation will provide the needed resources." more>>



		Popular I-Code references updated to 2009, such as the Fire Inspector's Guide and Extendex series as well as the first title from the new Code Notes collection, are now available from the Code Council. With up to 20 percent off (for ICC members) how can you not add these construction safety essentials to your code library?
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		Talk with ICC Board President and CEO at Fireside Chat
		ICC Corporate Members Receive Important Code Hearings Information
		Bill Newgent Named Fire Chief of the Year
		Melville Firefighter Is Volunteer of the Year
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		Making the Case for Arming On-Duty Code Officers
		Crack the Code and Avoid Problems Later On
		Slow Economy Has Silver Lining for School Construction
		U.S. Housing Construction, Permits Rise
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		Study: Home Buyers Want Green Features, but at the Right Price
		Habitat for Humanity Breaks New Ground with First-Ever Green Roof
		Report: Corporate America Moving Sustainability Initiatives Forward
		The Benefits of Green Building and Retrofits
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		According to Maureen Guttman, AIA, executive director of the Governor's Green Government Council in Pennsylvania, the Code Council's new International Green Construction Code could become the functional definition of what is green, sustainable and high-performance.
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		Code Question: Expert Committee Interpretations on the IECC
		Code Update: Significant Changes to the IFGC
		Special Feature: New Building Valuation Data Available

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PMG Supports Backflow Prevention Event Code Council Director of Plumbing Programs Lee Clifton (left) attended the Inland Counties Backflow Group 25th Annual Seminar on Backflow Prevention in California. Professionals attending the event ranged from backflow test/repair and cross-connection control specialists to plumbing inspectors. more>>		More News

		Save on IPC, IMC, IFGC Webinars
		World Toilet Day Approaches
		Inspector Honored by SCPGMIA
		Small Sensor Tracks Big Pipe Problems
		WQA Study Offers Encouraging Results



Verify Sustainability As building owners and the public continue to embrace sustainable construction, it's up to the construction industry to produce materials that will be used for environmentally friendly homes and buildings. The roofing industry is producing recycled, biodegradable and sustainable components for roof structures, decks and coverings. more>>		More News

		Georgia-Pacific Receives SAVE VAR
		FL Approves 2nd ES Evaluation
		Promote Safety and Building Innovation
		Find an ICC-ES Evaluation Report
		Find an ICC-ES PMG Listing



The Vital Role of Accreditation in Public Safety From automobile impact tests and childproof locks to bomb blast resistance and seismic testing, regulatory agencies worldwide rely on laboratory testing for safe product development to ensure public well-being. But who evaluates the laboratories to ensure they are using appropriate procedures, calibrated equipment and competent staff? more>>		More News

		IAS Gears Up for Annual Conference
		Accreditation Committee to Meet in CA
		Accreditation & Green Codes
		IAS Recognized by EPA WaterSense
		BDA in a Difficult Economy



Massachusetts Chapter Celebrates 70 Years Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (left) serves as the guest speaker at the Massachusetts Building Commissioners & Inspectors Association's (MBCIA) Annual Business Meeting in Andover. He and ICC Board member Ron Piester (right) present a plaque to MBCIA President Jim Kennedy commemorating the chapter's 70th anniversary. more>>		More News

		Chapter Pres. Invited to IFCC Meeting
		Council Attends NYC FSDA Meeting
		OBOA Launches ThinkPermit Program
		SVABO Members Help Build Center
		COAA Hosts Conference Guests



NYC DOB's Jones Awarded Hayes Prize Benjamin Jones, PMP, Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Implementation for the New York City Department of Buildings, was awarded the 2009 Frederick O'Reilly Hayes Prize. Jones managed the Department's Construction Code revision effort and led efforts to develop and implement a revised New York City Construction Code. more>>		More News

		NH Law Enhances Access for Disabled
		IL Inspector Fired overCode Updates
		CA Officials Dispute Unsafe Schools
		MS Receives $9M Federal Energy Grant
		Hurricane Storm Surge Threatens Coast

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