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Volume 7, Issue 6
April 14, 2010
 
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Final Action Hearings Agenda
Available for Dallas

The Final Action Agenda for the Code Development Final Action Hearings that will take place May 15-23 in Dallas is available online. The agendas include the Proposed Changes as Submitted, Public Hearing Results and Individual Consideration Agenda broken down into individual code tracks, or available as one complete pdf document. click to continue


ADA 20th Anniversary Observed with Theme "Standards for Accessiblity"

The 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be observed across the nation with the theme "Standards for Accessibility" for World Standards Day. Long before the ADA was enacted, the Code Council and its founding members were working to address disability needs through changes to building and fire safety codes. click to continue


Three New States to Now Benefit from ICC Energy Training

Construction professionals in New York, Tennessee and Illinois will receive training and certification in energy-efficient equipment and practices thanks to energy grants provided to states from federal stimulus dollars, including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. ICC already provides 1,400 days of training to 85,000 learners annually with 7,500 online training courses developed and taught by experienced instructors. click to continue


Searching for Excellence in
Fire and Life Safety

Do you know of an individual whose service, professional abilities and leadership have been exemplary in promoting fire prevention and who epitomize the model fire-prevention and fire-protection professional? Nominations are now being accepted for the 4th Annual Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award, sponsored by the International Code Council. click to continue


Ask Questions and Participate in the Upcoming Fireside Chat

Code Council Board President Ron Lynn (left) and CEO Rick Weiland (right) will hold a Fireside Chat during Building Safety Month. The chats are one of several communications channels ICC uses to hold direct discussions with its members and stakeholders. The teleconference chat is on May 5, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. To call in and participate in the Fireside Chat, click here. If you cannot attend by telephone, email your questions in advance.


Improving Our Website to Serve You

During the last several weeks, ICC has made several changes and upgrades to improve your online experience. These changes are designed to provide information on the website to you quicker and make it easier for you to find the information you seek. We have already upgraded our servers and networks and as we continue to improve and develop our website. click to continue

 

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  Building Officials Association of Texas Names Earl Abbott State BO of the Year
From Central Station to Central Casting in South Portland
Sammy Negron Becomes Beaufort's (SC) Fire Chief

 

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  White House Nominates Ayers Architect of the Capitol
Builders Get Back in the Game: Multifamily Construction to Soar in 2010
Modular Homes: Built to Burn?

 

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  Survey: Huge Green Construction Support Continues Despite Recession
USDA Unveils New Green Construction Curriculum for Youth
Will Green Building Codes Leave You Seeing Red?
 

 

 

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ASTM International Workshop Focuses on IGCC
An ASTM International workshop on the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) and Beyond will review specific IGCC language, possible field applications and the critical role of standards in the new code.
  Code Question: Expert Committee Interpretations to the 2006 IRC
Code Update: Significant Code Changes to the 2009 IPC
Code Spotlight: Fulfilling the Promise: Equal, Accessible Housing for All
  Updated Building Valuation Data
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  Strong Forecasts for Green Business and Building in 2010
Housing the Next Generation with Old Shipping Containers
Risk Management in Construction Project and Planning

 

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  Montana Adopts Updated Energy Code
Montana adopted an updated statewide energy code that requires all new houses meet requirements that lead to better energy efficiency; the state will now abide by the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. Data shows such action will produce 15-18 percent gains in energy efficiency, which translates into immediate savings on the homeowner's energy bill. click to continue
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  Get 2010 Chapter Training Benefit at 50 Percent Off
Each ICC Chapter in compliance with CP-10 is entitled to a Chapter Education Training Benefit, which consists of one day of training at 50-percent off the listed price for courses and workbooks—a savings of at least $1,200. Review courses are available online, and include workshops on the International Codes, state codes, and important topics like green building and disaster mitigation. click to continue
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  PMG Supports Clean Water for a Healthy World
About every 15 seconds a child dies from a waterborne-related disease. More than 40 percent of people have no access to toilets. Safe drinking water is unavailable to 1.1 billion people. These are very startling statistics. The Code Council's Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Program is striving to help completely eradicate illness and death caused by a lack of safe drinking water and access to proper sanitation worldwide. click to continue
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  ICC-ES Evaluation Report Gives Modular Building Company a Competitive Edge
Looking to make its building and installation process easier and more efficient, Allied Modular turned to ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES). Company President Kevin Peithman knew that an ICC-ES Evaluation Report would streamline the permitting and inspection processes in cities across the country. click to continue
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  Chapters Can Learn the Value of Building Department Accreditation
ICC Chapters interested in learning more about the International Accreditation Service Building Department Accreditation Program should schedule a presentation for a monthly chapter meeting. This 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. click to continue
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  Join the 2010 Building Safety Month "I Support" Campaign Today
Join the International Code Council Foundation in support of 2010 Building Safety Month—Commemorating a 30-year Legacy of Leadership by clicking here. Last year, more than 2,600 joined the "I Support" list in just 10 days, so please help the Foundation break that record by encouraging colleagues, partners, friends and family members to pledge their support as well. If you are a Facebook user, you can become a fan of Building Safety Month, and you can follow the Building Safety Twitter page.
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