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Chapters Can Learn the Value of IAS Building Department Accreditation

Code professionals from International Code Council (ICC) Chapters interested in learning more about the International Accreditation Service (IAS) Building Department Accreditation (BDA) Program should schedule a presentation for a monthly chapter meeting. This popular presentation answers questions about the value of building department accreditation, highlights the benefits of operational efficiency and effectiveness, and is available to all ICC Chapters and building departments, building organizations and code enforcement regulatory bodies throughout the United States.

Depending on the amount of detail requested, the presentation can take from 30-45 minutes, or up to two hours. Other ICC Chapters and organizations in California, Colorado, Louisiana, Oregon, South Carolina and Texas have scheduled this popular presentation during monthly chapter meetings or annual conference programs.

The IAS BDA Program is fully endorsed by ICC. As a subsidiary of ICC, the IAS Board of Directors is made up of building officials. Accreditation teams are made up of code enforcement officials who have successfully completed the IAS BDA Training Program.

If you're interested in the purpose, process, costs and benefits of attaining IAS Building Department Accreditation, please contact IAS Project Coordinator Kellee Lostaunau at 562-699-0541, ext. 3448.

To schedule a presentation on IAS Building Department Accreditation for a monthly chapter meeting, please contact IAS Marketing Manager Greg West at 562-699-0541, ext. 3267.

BOAF MOU Will Increase Training Opportunities in Florida

Code Council Board of Directors President Ron Lynn and Board member Doug Murdock attended the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF) and Florida Association of Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Inspectors Joint Annual Education Conference & Trade Expo in Tampa. During the event, Lynn (left) and BOAF Past President John O'Connor signed a Memorandum of Understanding that calls for ICC and the chapter to create and provide excellent training opportunities for BOAF members and construction professionals across the state of Florida. Click to continue.

Monterey Bay, East Bay and Peninsula Chapters Meet in Santa Cruz, California

Code Council CEO Rick Weiland and Board of Directors member John LaTorra attended the recent Tri-Chapter Meeting in Santa Cruz, California. Both gave reports on ICC’s current activities and initiatives, and LaTorra also reported on the results of the Final Action Hearings in Dallas and Tri-Chapter Code Committee activities. Other presenters included CALBO President Dan Pavao of El Cajon, Sheila Lee of Santa Clara, William Schock of San Leandro, and Tom Philips of Target Corporation. Click to continue.

ICC Government Relations VP Dottie Harris Honored by ESBOF

Code Council Government Relations Vice President Dottie Harris received a Special Achievement Award from the Eastern States Building Officials Federation (ESBOF) during its 61st Annual Educational Conference. The award honors individuals who further the ESBOF mission and the code enforcement industry.

Shah Receives A New Pair of "Pink Crocs" at BOAT Mid-Year Meeting

Code Council Board of Directors member Ravi Shah was presented a new pair of "Pink Crocs" at the Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) Mid-Year Meeting. The boots are a reminder of antics of years past that include not having the proper shoes for the Fun Run at the Code Council Annual Conference, poking fun at the footwear of BOAT's Administrative Professionals, and to aid in the unseasonably cold weather in Amarillo. ICC CEO Rick Weiland was also in attendance for the chapter's annual awards ceremony.

BOAM Holds Annual Conference in Gulfport, Mississippi

The Building Officials of Mississippi (BOAM) recently held its Annual Conference in Gulfport. Code Council CEO Rick Weiland was scheduled to attend and address delegates during the business meeting but inclement weather cancelled his travel plans. However, Weiland did address attendees via teleconference and was followed by ICC Board of Directors Vice President Jimmy Brothers, who answered questions and swore in the new chapter officers and BOAM Directors (pictured from left) Benny Epps, Roy Edwards and Ernie Carpenter. Government Relations Senior Regional Manager Mel Cosgrove gave a presentation on the new International Green Construction Code during the workshop portion of the conference. Following the business meeting, the Region IX chapter held a meeting and elected new officers: President Tom Dozier (Alabama), Vice President Alan C. Plante (Florida), Secretary William Gil (Louisiana), Treasurer Bill Rodgers (Mississippi), and Past President Bill Carrigee (Mississippi).