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Committee Looks at Improvements
to Code Development Process

Voter eligibility, vote ratification, remote voting, increased participation and a host of related, complex issues were on the agenda when the Code Development Review Ad-Hoc Committee met in August. The Committee is charged to take a comprehensive look at the Code Development process and recommend improvements to the ICC Board by the end of the year. The Committee agrees there is a clear message from ICC members and there is room for improvements. Click to continue.

Complimentary Download
of Energy Code Available

The Code Council has been awarded federal funding to provide the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code as part of an initiative to meet nationwide energy-efficiency goals through the Building Technologies Program and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Click here to download. Click to read more.

2009 IBC Residential Accessibility Examined during Conference

The 2009 International Building Code's (IBC) minimum requirements for accessibility in residential buildings wil be examined during the Education Sessions at the Code Council's 2010 Annual Conference in Charlotte. Topics such as firestopping problems/solutions, elevator firefighter service, emergency responder radio coverage, mechanical/plumbing provisions, foundations and wood framing also will be addressed. Click to continue.

Countdown to Annual Conference Checklist

Register Today for ICC's 2010 Annual Conference
Notice for the 2010 Annual Business Meeting
Group B Final Action Hearings Schedule
ICC Board of Directors Candidates Webpage
Confirm Your Member Info to Vote at ABM, Hearings
Can Voting Reps Accept Assistance for Hearings?
Take Part in Ron Lynn's Final Fireside Chat

World Toilet Summit Addresses Overseas Sanitation Market

While the "World Toilet Summit" may sound like a conference of plumbing and fixtures suppliers, the reality is that it is a high-level event where world leaders in water, health and sanitation meet to share insights, learn and network about solutions and opportunities to both reap huge business profits and help solve the global sanitation crisis that affects 40 percent of the world's population. Click to continue.

Applications Call for IGCC Committee

The Code Council is currently accepting applications for the 2011 International Green Construction Code (IGCC) Committee. Due to the ICC website service interruption, the application deadline has been extended until October 8. The 2010 IGCC Public Comment Hearing Committee recently completed its hearings and took action on the public comments submitted to Public Version 1.0 of the IGCC. The revisions to Version 1.0 will be compiled into Version 2.0 that is scheduled for release November 3. Click to continue.

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		Slidell (LA) Cutting Down on Grass Scofflaws
		Baltimore Could Generate $1M in Property Fines
		Deer Park (TX) Officials Adhering to Guidelines
		ICC Certification Continues Going Green




		Code Update: Significant Code Changes to the 2009 IBC
		IGCC Public Hearings Produce Landmark Results
		ICC/APSP Swimming Pool Code Drafting Committee Ready to Start





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		New Building Codes Encourage Green Construction
		UK's First Theatre Built Entirely from Recycled Material
		Ushering A New Era: The IGCC Spotlights Safe and Sustainable Design
		Code Council Hosts 2nd Annual Green Building Focus Conference




		$84 Million in HUD Grant Funds Available for Hire of Building Code Officials
		Building Codes versus Hard Economic Times
		Tougher Building Codes Minimize Storm Damage
		Non-Residential Construction Recovery Possible in 2011




		ICC Honors Dilan for Work to Adopt New NYC Construction Codes
		Ontario Jurisdiction Introduces New Farm Building Code






		Editorial: Tougher Building Codes Minimize Storm Damage
		ICC Intends to Be More User Friendly

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		ICC Attends NYSBOC Annual Education Conference
		Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (center) and Board members Jimmy Brothers (right), Ron Piester (left) and Steven Jones attended the New York State Building Officials Conference Annual Education Conference in Ellenville. Brothers and Piester swore in the new officers: President Wayne Cichon, First Vice President Jim Morganson, Second Vice President Ed Cusato, Secretary Don Mekulik, Treasurer Doug Scarson, Historian Mark Schwarz, and Past President Dan Casella. Brothers also served as the guest speaker during the annual banquet.



		ICC Looks to Partner with States to Receive DOE Funding
		The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a Request for Proposals to receive funding for $5 million total in contracts for State Energy Offices, with a maximum of $250,000 per state. The Code Council will be working to expand its Energy Code Ambassadors Program to additional states, and also will be supporting efforts to provide training and certification that meets the DOE criteria. Click to continue.



		WaterSmart Conference Leads Way to Increased Water Efficiency
		Communities around the globe face mounting challenges to meet current and future water supply demands through improved efficiency. The International Code Council is proud to be a partner in the third WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition that will offer a broad array of water efficiency expertise and products to meet this growing need, via professional sessions, workshops, technical tours and an expansive exhibit hall—all in an atmosphere of networking, collaboration and learning. Click to continue.



		Trex Composite Wood Products Obtain Sustainable Attributes Verification Report from ICC-ES
		Look to ICC-ES Reports for Code Compliance, Innovation, Sustainability
		ICC-ES Career Opportunities
		NOTICE: Change to Evaluation Committee Meeting Dates and Deadlines for Acceptance Criteria
		Call for ICC-ES Evaluation Committee Members-Deadline October 8



		CPSE, IAS Partner on Fire Prevention & Life Safety Accreditation Program
		The International Accreditation Service (IAS) and the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) have partnered to create an accreditation program for fire prevention and life safety departments. Based on the draft Accreditation Criteria for Fire Prevention and Life Safety Departments AC426, accreditation by IAS will convey formal recognition to fire prevention and life safety departments that have demonstrated technical competence to administer an effective system of code enforcement, fire prevention, life safety programs and other functions of fire marshals' offices that benefit the communities they serve. Click to continue.



		Don't Forget to Send in Your Building Safety Month Photos
		The ICC Foundation is now accepting your photos from Building Safety Month activities and various volunteer service projects that you have participated in. The photos will be used in the slide show during the Foundation Luncheon at the ICC Annual Conference in Charlotte. To submit your photos for consideration, please email them to Sarah Murphy. Please do not submit photos that are larger than 1024 × 768. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Foundation Team at (1-888 ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 4223.


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