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CDRAC Committee Meeting Reports and Summary Online |
| The Code Development Review Ad-Hoc Committee (CDRAC), charged with reviewing Member feedback regarding—and addressing critical issues impacting—the Code Council's current code development procedures, posted all four committee reports and a summary of CDRAC Recommendations online. The CDRAC's final meeting, which is open to Members and stakeholders, is planned for February 3-4 in Rosemont, Illinois. | ||
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Member Feedback Sought for Update of ISO Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule | |
| Because the ISO Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) impacts ICC Members across the U.S., the Code Council has agreed to assist ISO in gathering feedback regarding the BCEGS Update Project. ISO's objective is to identify sections of the current grading evaluation that may need revision and to modify where necessary. ISO has been conducting BCEGS surveys since 1995 and has in its database information about more than 15,000 building code enforcement departments nationwide. Click to continue. |
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2010: The Year in Perspective | |
| The new year prompts us to review and reflect on the events and accomplishments of 2010. Despite the current economic downturn, it was a year that saw continued growth for the Code Council in terms of I-Code adoptions, the debut of Public Version 2.0 of the International Green Construction Code, restored ICC Member benefits, and numerous other activities and initiatives that enhanced the building safety and fire prevention industry. Click to continue. |
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Harford Inspector Receives Maryland Building Officials Association Award | |
| Jim Elwood, a residential plans reviewer for the Harford County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits, was recently presented the Maryland Building Officials Association President’s Award for his work and dedication in promoting and educating high school students on the proper application of building codes. Click to continue. | ||
| Grove City Receives Ohio Board of Building Standards Innovation Award | ||
| Jim Brown Receives Employee of the Year for the City of Gillette | ||
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Hot off the Press | |
| Read hundreds of expert answers to everyday code questions with new editions of 2009 IBC Q&A Nonstructural Provisions and 2009 IRC Q&A Building and Energy Provisions. An updated Energy Inspector's Guide is also available. Read more. | ||
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ICC Los Angeles Basin, Orange Empire Chapters Hold Annual Meeting | |
| The ICC Los Angeles Basin and Orange Empire Chapters held their 2011 Annual Meeting in Montebello, California. Code Council CEO Rick Weiland was a guest speaker and swore in new chapter officers. | ||
| NYSBOC Delegates Meeting in Buffalo, New York | ||
| NYSBOC Rockland Chapter Meeting and Holiday Luncheon | ||
| Tri-County NYSBOC Chapter Educational Conference | ||
| Colorado Chapter of ICC Installs New Officers | ||
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ICC Works with Feds to Fix Energy Tax Credit Extension | |
| New federal regulations related to energy tax credits and references to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will affect International Code Council members, home builders, other segments of the construction industry and homeowners, according to an International Code Council analysis. Click to continue. | ||
| Download the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code Free | ||
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Introduction to WaterSense Webinar—Spread the Word! | |
| Do you know someone interested in learning more about WaterSense? Invite them to join us for an informational EPA webinar to discuss water-efficiency issues, explain the WaterSense label, outline the benefits of joining the program and answer questions. | ||
| March 3 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Click here to register. | ||
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Speed Up Your Product Evaluation. . . Consider Doing a Test Plan | |
| ICC-ES' experience with "fast-track" reports has made it clear that the review will go faster when the report applicant and ICC-ES agree on a test plan before testing is done. Click to continue. | ||
| Recently Published ICC-ES Evaluation Reports | ||
| Earn CEUs—Attend the ICC-ES Webinar: Approving Innovative Building Products | ||
| ICC-ES Career Opportunities | ||
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IAS Accreditation Committee to Meet in California | |
| The IAS Accreditation Committee will meet in April to discuss proposed revisions to current IAS Accreditation Criteria, consideration of new criteria and to provide oversight on various IAS program documents. The meetings are open to the public and all interested parties may contribute ideas or voice their opinions. | ||
| City of San Antonio Achieves Building Department Accreditation from IAS | ||
| U.S. Coast Guard Accepts IAS Accreditation Program for Testing Laboratories | ||
| IAS Approaches 500 Clients | ||
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Building Safety Month 2011—Proclamation Template Available Now | |
| The Building Safety Month 2011 public relations toolkit is being prepared to assist members and code officials in promoting Building Safety Month in their communities. The proclamation template is available now for download and early distribution. Click to continue. | ||
| ICC Foundation Recognizes Peninsula Chapter of ICC for Its Donation | ||
| Coming Soon—Code Official Wind Mitigation eLearning Training Course | ||
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