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Volume 7, Issue 10
June 17, 2010
 

 

Code Council Chairs ANSI-HSSP
Accessibility Workshop

A recent ANSI "Accessibility Codes and Standards" workshop in Arlington, Virginia, emphasized building safety codes a as a "first line of defense" and indicated codes are moving forward faster than federal regulations designed to address accessibility issues. Code Council Chief Operating Officer Dominic Sims kicked off the event as the Workshop Chair by emphasizing ICC's "long history in the area of accessibility." ANSI President Joe Bhatia (left) recently visited ICC Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to meet with Code Council CEO Rick Weiland and Government Relations Senior Vice President Sara Yerkes. Click to continue.

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ICC Gives You Two Great Reasons
to Attend the ADA Symposium

The Code Council will provide two presentations at the 2010 National ADA Symposium, June 20-23, in Denver. Council staff members Kimberly Paarlberg and Jay Woodward will discuss code requirements and ICC's coordinating efforts with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act. Other presentations will be given by representatives of the U.S. Departments of Justice, Education, Defense and National Homeland Security.


ICC Attends First Responders Reception Hosted by VP Biden

Code Council Board of Directors President Ron Lynn (right) and CEO Rick Weiland were guests at Vice President Joe Biden's reception honoring first responders. Vice President Biden told the crowd that the work of first responders is very close to his heart, and that he has great admiration for their commitment and sacrifice made every day around the U.S.


Follow ICC on Facebook and Twitter

The Code Council has expanded its presence into the world of social media, specifically Facebook and Twitter. Two of the Internet's most popular social media outlets are now available for members and nonmembers to keep in touch with the latest news, announcements and related information. Click to continue.


World Standards Day Competition Announced

The U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Planning Committee is accepting papers on this year's theme—"Standards for Accessibility"—which highlights the critical role of codes and standards for those with special needs. Papers are due by July 23. Read more on how to enter.


US DOE Newsletter Sets the
Standard in Green

A new electronic publication—Setting the Standard—published by the Building Energy Codes Program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) encourages the exchange of information among building professionals/organizations, state/local code officials, and researchers. The current issue covers building energy efficiency/conservation standards, green building codes, and residential/commercial energy code questions.

 
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Report Identifies Immediate Opportunities to Green U.S. Buildings
Green Construction Jobs Rise As Sustainable Building Increases
DOE Proposes New Green Standards for Federal Buildings

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  New ICC-ES Evaluation Reports Available
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  Your Chance to Attend Final Action Hearings on A Scholarship Starts July 12
The application database for the ICC Foundation's Code of Honor Scholarships will open July 12 and close July 30 for the Group B Final Action Hearings, October 28-November 1, in Charlotte. Applicants may apply for the scholarships in a variety of categories; however, all applicants must be employed as code officials and serving as a Governmental Member Voting Representative, in accordance ICC bylaws. Scholarship awards will fund eligible travel, lodging, ground transportation and conference fee expenses on a cost reimbursement basis.
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EPA Launches New Web Tools to Inform the Public About Clean Water Enforcement
 
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