Join in and Raise Awareness |
Building Safety Week 2009 | May 3–9 |
 Plans are underway for Building Safety Week (BSW) 2009‚ including Capitol Hill visits to focus on the Code Council's energy efficiency agenda‚ a Fireside Chat with Council Board President Adolf Zubia and CEO Rick Weiland‚ a Habitat for Humanity Build project‚ and events conducted by jurisdictions across the country. Don’t miss this chance to open your doors to the public and provide information on the importance of building and fire codes‚ disaster awareness and loss prevention. more>> |
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| Do you support Building Safety Week? Help the International Code Council Foundation grow the list of supporters as we mark the 29th year of recognizing the importance of safe and sustainable buildings and the critical role of code enforcement professionals. more>> |
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The Village of Maywood, Illinois, celebrated Building Safety Week 2008 with an open house for residents and construction professionals. Code staff answered questions on building safety, local regulations and construction features such as means of egress, as well as the importance of building permits, inspections and building code compliance. |
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Code Council to Initiate Green
Code Development Project |
| The International Code Council announces its intent to initiate a “Green Building Code Development Project” targeted at the commercial market. The objective of this new project is to develop a Green Building Code for traditional and high-performance buildings that is consistent and coordinated with the ICC family of Codes and Standards. more>> |
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Annual Conference Registration Now Open |
 Baltimore's historic Inner Harbor seaport will be the setting for this year's International Code Council Annual Conference and Code Development Hearings. Online registration is now available and easier than ever. Take advantage of our quick registration process, receive your email confirmation the same day and save $10 by registering online. more>> |
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First Storm Shelter Built to New Standard |
 The 37,263-square-foot Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter and Health Clinic in Hudson, Florida, will be the first storm shelter in the country designed with the latest standards set by the ICC/NSSA National Storm Shelter Standard. It also will be the first Pasco County building designed through the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. more>>
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Call for ICC Board Nominations |
Nominations Are Now Open |
| The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for open positions on the Code Council Board of Directors. This is your chance to nominate an outstanding code enforcement professional to serve on the Council Board. Be sure to check out the online election transition guide for bylaw changes that create new section Directors and go into effect this year in Baltimore. Nominations will be accepted through September 4. more>> |
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Fireside Chat Is Your Chance to Weigh In |
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Code Council Board President Adolf Zubia (left) and Chief Executive Officer Rick Weiland will address important organizational issues during the second Fireside Chat of 2009. |
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Express your feedback and opinions on many important topics, including revisions to the Code Council's code development process, during the Fireside Chat from 12:30–2:00 p.m. ET on May 4. Originating from Code Council Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Council Board President Adolf Zubia will conduct his second Fireside Chat during Building Safety Week 2009. Register today so you can participate. more>> |
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Individuals‚ Organizations Wanted |
 What do Bob Weber, Khan Nguyen, John Mueller, Jim Messersmith Ken Rice and James Haner have in common? A dedication to the code enforcement profession and to the development of codes and standards in the interest of public safety‚ serving as examples to all building safety and fire prevention professionals as 2008 ICC Awards winners. Know of an individual or organization that fits the bill for 2009? Now is the time to honor them. more>> |
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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 and Available |
The new International Residential Code (IRC) has arrived at our shipping facilities, allowing us to start processing your orders for the 2009 I-Codes. We are filling orders as quickly as possible. 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 Fire Code and International Property Maintenance Code. 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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May 19—2009 International Fire Code |
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May 28—2009 International Property Maintenance Code |
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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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PMG Attends Backflow Prevention Event |
Code Council Director of Plumbing Programs Lee Clifton attended last month’s Backflow Industry Product Fair in Los Angeles, California. Professionals attending the event ranged from backflow test/repair and cross connection control specialists to backflow students. Event sessions included field demonstrations and certification program updates by the Southern California Chapter of the American Backflow Prevention Association and Los Angeles County. |
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Attendees check out the latest Code Council publications during the Backflow Industry Product Fair. |
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New Certification Focuses on Green Building |
| With many voices being raised in communities across the nation about pursuing "green" alternatives, there is now a new ICC certification, Green Building – Residential Examiner, available to prove your familiarization with green building concepts, and your ability to credibly understand and review green building plans and verifier’s reports. This certification is not just for inspectors, but for all interested in proving their proficiency in Green Building. City managers, planners, and administrators, as well as those in the design and engineering communities through the studying for and the taking of this exam can assure themselves, their clients, and those in their communities that they understand and can apply new green building concepts. Find out more about this exam today. more>> |
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| GREEN SCENE |
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NGBS Expanded to Include Multi-Housing Units |
Does Green Building Make Cents? It Depends |
AIA Releases Top-10 List of Green Building Projects |
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| NEWS VIEWS |
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Wood-Framed Construction Gaining Ground for Taller Mid-Rises |
First 2009 Hurricane Season Forecast Released |
Bargain Building? Construction Costs Down Significantly |
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