Safety Spotlight |
  This issue of ICC eNews is dedicated to Paul Zeiss (left), Coordinator of Inspection and Plan Review for the City of Stamford, Connecticut, and Leo Null (right), Building Official for the City of Danbury. Both were honored as "2009 Building Official of the Year" by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County for their high level of service and efforts to guide projects from start to finish in their communities. more>>
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Code Change Proposal Deadline Extended |
The International Code Council extended the code change proposal deadline to June 1 from April 24. Information and downloadable code change proposal forms are available online. more>> |
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Catch Up on the Town Hall Meeting |
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Code Council CEO Rick Weiland addresses attendees at the Town Hall Meeting in New Orleans. |
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During the 90-minute Town Hall Meeting in New Orleans the Code Council Board and staff responded to questions from the audience and a large portion of questions submitted in advance. Remaining questions submitted that could not be answered due to time constraints are now available. more>>
View the Town Hall telecast. |
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Your Chance to Recognize a
Code Safety Leader |
Nominations are being accepted for the ICC Awards to be presented at the Code Council's 2009 Annual Conference, November 1–4 in Baltimore, Maryland. The deadline for nominations is July 31. ICC Awards are presented in several categories to honor individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to the Code Council and the building safety industry. more>> |
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What You Could Learn at the Fireside Chat |
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Code Council Board President Adolf Zubia (right) is conducting his second Fireside Chat May 4. The tradition of Fireside Chats was established by Board Past President Wally Bailey and continued by Immediate Past President Steve Shaprio (left). |
Have Questions?
Get Them Answered.
Many important topics, including revisions to the Code Council's code development process, will be discussed during a Fireside Chat from 12:30–2:00 p.m. ET on May 4 from Code Council Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Council Board President Adolf Zubia will conduct his second Fireside Chat during 2009 Building Safety Week. Register today so you can participate. more>> |
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Get Ready for 2009 Building Safety Week |
 Start planning now for Building Safety Week activities, May 3-9, by ordering tool kits and submitting proclamation requests to your state and local elected officials. more>>
The International Code Council Foundation has established a Day of Service during Building Safety Week to support the Code Officials Volunteer CORPS Challenge. Chapters can host or join ongoing volunteer activities. more>>
To plan a Project H.E.R.O./Rebuilding Together project in your community, contact the Rebuilding Together affiliates in your area. more>>
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Making It Right in the Lower 9th Ward |
Building code experts from around the country visited New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward during the 2009 Codes Forum to see real-life examples of environmentally friendly construction in practice. The Code Council's tour of the Make It Right Foundation homes gave members a better understanding of green building, energy efficiency and post-disaster rebuilding and made news. more>> |
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Actor Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation is constructing nine homes in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward that feature storm-resistant and energy-efficient practices. Six completed homes earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and Gold Status from the National Association of Home Builders. |
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Building Energy Efficiency a Big Winner
in the Final Stimulus Bill |
In the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009—signed by President Obama in February—there is $3.1 billion available for State Energy Programs directed to building energy efficiency initiatives. Stimulus allocations are targeted to State Energy Offices developing unique programs to implement statewide adoptions of a building energy code for residential construction that meets or exceeds the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. South Carolina is one state looking at the funding and click here to read more about how governments qualify for funds based on energy efficiency in the bill. |
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| I-CODES UPDATE |
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Virtually every jurisdiction in the U.S. that regulates construction uses the International Codes—the foundation of building safety across the country. |
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The 2009 I-Code Family Is Complete |
The arrival of the 2009 International Residential Code completes the 2009 I-Code family. In addition to improving safety requirements, many changes to the I-Codes clarify and reorganize provisions, making the codes more user-friendly than ever. more>> |
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Bring the Reality of the Classroom to Your Desktop
Free 2009 I-Codes Overview Webinars |
If you're looking for a snapshot overview of the new 2009 International Codes, the Code Council's free 2009 I-Codes webinars bring the reality of the classroom to your desktop and allow you to simply log in and learn. The webinars give a general overview of the codes and cover a select number of significant changes between the 2009 and 2006 versions, providing viewers with a thorough technical overview of the new codes. Topics include: 2009 IBC, IRC, IFC, IPC, IMC and IFGC. more>> |
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Become the I-Codes Expert in Your Office |
Upcoming eTraining Webinars provide an overview of the changes to the 2009 from the 2006 versions of the International Plumbing, Fire and Property Maintenance Codes. You’ll find out how to identify code requirement changes and how they apply to design, plan review and inspection. Learn in an interactive format led by industry experts so you'll be the go-to person in your office with the answers about 2009 I-Codes |
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April 22—International Plumbing Code |
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May 19—International Fire Code |
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May 28—International Property Maintenance Code |
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Need Code Adoption Information and Tools? |
Check out our recently updated online Code Adoption Toolkit. The Toolkit contains briefing papers on technical issues, samples of ordinances, endorsements and support materials from national organizations. more>> |
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| CODE CORNER |
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Code Question: Expert Staff Opinions |
Is the maximum area of 300 square feet for a grouping of kiosks, as indicated in Item 4 of Section 402.10 of the International Building Code, calculated using the aggregate gross area of the individual kiosks within the grouping plus the area of the open space between the individual kiosks within the grouping? more>> |
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Code Update: Significant Code Changes |
A modification to warning signs in Section 2205.6 was added to the International Fire Code. more>> |
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| IAS NEWS |
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New IAS Program Featured Online |
The February issue of Metal Construction News featured an article about the IAS accreditation program for inspection services of metal building manufacturers. The new IAS program helps code officials to verify the inspection programs of manufacturers comply with IBC Chapter 17. more>> |
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| ICC-ES NEWS |
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ICC-ES PMG Clarifies NSF 61 Annex G Versus California 0.25 Percent Lead Legislation |
As manufacturers prepare products for compliance with the 0.25-percent California lead legislation, some listing agencies claim they can certify these products in accordance with NSF 61 Annex G entitled, "Weighted Average Lead Content Evaluation Procedure to a 0.25% Lead Requirement." At least one listing agency maintains it already has certified manufacturers' products. The problem is there is no current existing protocol to certify products to the California lead legislation. more>> |
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| PMG CORNER |
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Pool Safety Prevails |
 During the Final Action Hearings in Minneapolis, Code Council voting members overwhelmingly approved the ANSI/APSP-7 Suction Entrapment Avoidance Standard for the 2009 editions of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). The ANSI/APSP-7 standard is incorporated in the body of the 2009 IBC and in Appendix G of the 2009 IRC. While other existing ANSI/APSP standards are referenced in Appendix G of the IRC, this will be the first time an Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) standard will be adopted into the body of the IBC. more>>
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| GREEN SCENE |
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Obama Administration Announces $3.2 Billion for Energy Efficiency |
UK Green Building Council Calls for Code for Sustainable Buildings |
Pursuing the Elusive Goal of a Carbon-Neutral Building |
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| NEWS VIEWS |
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Italian Official: In California, No One Would Be Dead |
Testing Reveals What's in the Walls |
Creative Solutions for Code Violations |
Should New Homes All Come with Fire Sprinklers? |
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