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Volume 6, Issue 16
October 29, 2009
 


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The Code Council launched its new website to deliver faster services with enhanced user capabilities. Last week's debut has been well received, but we recognize there are a few features that need improvement. In the days and weeks to come, we will be further simplifying the log in process, streamlining aspects of the ICC Store and placing the historic threads from our old bulletin board in the corresponding Communities of Interest.

We appreciate the feedback from you, our members and customers. If you have further suggestions, please send them to webmaster@iccsafe.org.
 

 

Last Chance to Register for Conference,
Code Hearings

The 2009 International Code Council Annual Conference and Code Development Hearings offer you the opportunity to enhance your career and affect the future of building safety, fire prevention and energy efficiency.

• Participate in Code Development Hearings and help advance building and public safety in communities across the country.
• Attend comprehensive educational seminars designed to enhance your code knowledge while earning CEUs and LUs.
• Discover the latest building technology advances at the Expo.


Register now.



Exchange Ideas, Express Feedback
at Fireside Chat

Board President Adolf Zubia (left) and CEO Richard P. Weiland (right) will host a Fireside Chat at ICC's Annual Conference. This chat will feature the option of telephone or in-person participation. Conference delegates can attend in person—first-come, first-serve seating—and submit questions. The chat is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. (Eastern) on Nov. 3. It will originate from the Baltimore Convention Center, room 305. To register for the Fireside Chat, it’s free, click here.


Code Development Hearings
Available Live via Webcast

Can't attend all the code hearings? You can still stay in-the-know. The Code Council will video stream both Track One and Track Two of the Code Development Hearings over the Internet. Click here for dates, times and instructions.

As part of ICC's green initiative, the code change proposal monograph will not be mailed or supplied at the hearings. Click here to download.


20-Plus Education Programs
Available at Conference

This year's Education Program includes more than 20 sessions to help attendees further their code knowledge and earn continuing education units. Session topics include 2009 I-Code Updates, Building Energy Provisions of the Federal Economic Stimulus Package, An Introduction to ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard, the ICC-ES SAVE Program, and IAS Building Department Accreditation Lead Evaluator Training. more>>


Zubia Discusses Strategic Initiatives with U.S. Fire Administrator

Code Council Board President Adolf Zubia met with U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran (left) at FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss how the Council can work with the U.S. Fire Administration to achieve the strategic initiatives set by the Administrator. Cochran previously served as Fire Chief of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department where he oversaw 35 stations that provided fire, rescue and emergency services. more>>


Certification Renewal Available Online

The Code Council is offering a new quick and easy online renewal service for most certification categories, including residential, commercial, plans examiners, code enforcement, fire, energy inspector/plans examiner, general inspection, code official and legacy. The online process means less paperwork and quicker processing of renewals, and supports ICC's continuing efforts to be green. more>>

 

 
Popular I-Code references updated to 2009, such as the Building Codes Basics and I-Codes Flash Cards as well as a new guide for going green—Green Home: A Decision-Making Guide for Owners and Builders—are now available from the Code Council.
Great prices. Huge selection. Safe & secure. Your satisfaction. more>>

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Something We Take for Granted

Most of us don't think about the important role toilets play in health safety. But for 40 percent of the world's population, lack of access to proper sanitation is a major health hazard. more>>

 


More News

ICC Bolsters Green Plumbing Expertise
ICC Code Sweep in San Antonio
Toilet Facts Are Staggering
PMG Listing Directory
WaterSense Program Overview


ICC-ES SAVE Program First to Evaluate Products to Multiple Green Building Rating Systems

A new, expanded report from the ICC-ES SAVE Program is the first of its kind to both verify the sustainability of building materials and determine how the products may qualify for green building pointswithin multiple green building rating systems. more>>

 


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Studor Valves Receive ES PMG Listing
European Copper Earns SAVE Report
Updated 2007 FBC Supplement Memo
New ICC-ES Evaluation Reports
ICC-ES Career Opportunity


ICCF Adds New Consumer Education Program

The ICC Foundation announced plans for the 2010 Tornado Safety Outreach Project, which will be implemented in conjunction with the Resilient Home Program sponsored by the Southeastern Region Research Initiative. The pilot phase of the program will increase understanding of the new ICC/NSSA 500 National Storm Shelter Standard. more>>

 


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Lipford Headlines Foundation Luncheon
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Baxter Named Code Official of the Year

To honor Gulf Coast Chapter members that have gone the extra mile in terms of support, the chapter created and presented its own "Code Official of the Year" award to W. Frank Baxter, Chief Plans Examiner for Lee County, Florida. more>>

 


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IABO/FIAI Hold ABM in Indiana
NYSBOC Raises First Preventers Status
NM Chapter Holds Training Conference
So. NV Chapter Funds Swim Lessons
 


NYC Inspecting Building Inspectors—with GPS

The New York City Department of Buildings is equipping its inspectors' mobile phones with GPS technology so they can be followed in real time by computer to make sure they're actually doing the inspections they submit. more>>

 


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Sounding the Fire Safety Alarm in MS
Making City Permits a Breeze in GA
MI Energy Homes Take Center Stage
KS Debate Halts School Construction
NYC Girds Itself for Rising Seas


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