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IgCC Orientation & Training Tour
Kicks Off in Chicago
More than 60 code officials, architects, contractors and other industry stakeholders met in Chicago to participate in the first International Green Construction Code Orientation & Training Tour. Pictured during the panel discussion, "How Will the IgCC Get Implemented in the Real World?" are Art Dahlberg, city of Milwaukee; Elizabeth Scanlan, city of Chicago; Holly Gerberding, city of Chicago; Steve Witt, Village of Oak Park, Ill.; and George Tohowski, Leopardo Companies.
The IgCC Orientation & Training Tour continues in Boston Aug. 17 and in Orlando Aug. 24.

ICC Board Takes Action on Council Charters, Proposed Bylaw Amendments

The Code Council Board of Directors, during its quarterly meeting last month, took action on the new Membership Council Charters and proposed bylaw amendments. Pictured at the meeting are, from left, Board Directors Steve Jones, John LaTorra, Gregori Anderson and Guy Tomberlin, Immediate Past President Ron Lynn, and Secretary/Treasurer Ron Piester.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend ICC's Annual Conference, Code Hearings, Expo

Every year building safety and code professionals from across the country attend ICC's Annual Conference. You might ask, what keeps them coming back? We've listed the top five reasons why you should attend this not-to-be-missed event.

FEMA Identifies Code Council as Earthquake Partner

The 2011 Directory of FEMA Earthquake Partners provides contact information for more than 300 organizations, including the Code Council, and individuals involved in earthquake mitigation at the state and federal levels as well as the non-governmental sector. The document is a free download.

OSHA Cites 2009 IFC as
Exit Routes Option

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognized the Code Council's 2009 International Fire Code as an alternate compliance option for means of egress in its Occupational Safety and Health Standards. ICC petitioned OSHA to recognize its code as a way for an employer to demonstrate compliance with the OSHA Exit Routes and Emergency Management (formerly called Means of Egress) requirements.

17 Earn Coveted ICC Master Code Professional Status

The achievement of the Master Code Professional (MCP) designation from the International Code Council is the highest level of ICC Certification and has become the gold standard for demonstrating proficiency in the building and fire safety profession. Currently, there are less than 600 MCP professionals worldwide, and their achievements are a benefit to the code enforcement profession, as well as their communities.
 
  Tracey Hester Named State Association's Top Building Official
Tracey Hester, Development Services Manager for the city of Albany and Second Vice President for the Building Officials Association of Georgia (BOAG), was honored by the Albany City Commission, BOAG and the Dougherty County Commission for his work and named Building Official of the Year. Click to continue.
ICC Member Raymond Kendall: A Man for All Inspections
ICC Prepared to Help Communities, Member Jurisdictions in Rebuilding Efforts
ICC Members: Take the Mobile App/Mobile-friendly Website Survey Today!
  NEW: Code Change Proposal Form for 2012/2013 Code Change Cycle
NEW: Group A and Group B Committee Responsibilities
Learn About ICC's New Code Development Process

 

 
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The Greener Greater Buildings Plan
HVAC Systems That Qualify for Green Construction
Real Estate: Builders Hope Green Features Will Trump Price
Get Energy Data Before You Panic
Green Investment Fuels Global Civil Engineering Recruitment‎
Many Variables Affect Sprinkler Requirements
IBHS to Participate in RICOWI Hail Investigation Program
FEMA Office Prepares for Hurricane Season
White House Park Finalists Named
Record Number of BOMA 360 Designations
  Boynton Beach, Florida, Adopts Green Building Program
Missouri Governor Nixes Delay of Sprinkler Requirement
Official: Company Made Illegal Offer to Genoa Township, Michigan
  New Scottsdale, Arizona, Code Aims to Make Green Building Easier
  UK Architect Calls Halt on Designing Strangely Shaped Edifices
  Say It With Me Now: GREENBASHING
Proposed Legislation Would Reward State Building Code Adoptions
Top 5 Costliest Disasters of 2011
 
 
 
  2012 International Codes Are Here
Preview key changes from the newly released 2012 I-Codes, and learn how the popular Significant Changes and Turbo Tabs series can help you master the new codes. Read more.

Be sure to check out the convenient 2012 I-Codes available as immediate PDF downloads.
  ICC Course Catalog
Significant Changes to the International Fire Code 2012 Edition
This course will familiarize fire officials, building officials, plans examiners, fire inspectors, design professionals and others with the many significant changes in the 2012 International Fire Code (IFC). It is also designed to assist code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred and, more importantly, understanding the reasons behind the change. This course will review each of the code changes approved by International Code Council Members, provide examples of how these provisions are applied, and will assist code officials and design professionals to understand the intent and application of the new or revised requirements in the 2012 IFC.
  Kansas City Metro Association of Permit Technicians Meet with ICC
Brothers Discusses New Councils, Blueprint to 2015 at WABO Meeting
Region 7 Holds June Meeting
Wyoming Association of Fire Marshals Officer Installation
Upper Great Plains Region III-Habitat Build 2011
ICC Attends 3rd Annual Building Safety Association of Vermont Chapter Meeting
ICC Installs New CBOA Board Officers
  Modular Construction Summit Focuses on Innovation, Research, Development
International Code Council Senior Vice President of Government Relations Sara Yerkes represented ICC at the 2011 Modular Construction Summit held June 16-17 in Washington, D.C. The summit brought together manufacturers, builders, developers, contractors, service and supplies providers, dealers, and Federal agencies. The agenda included presentations from both the private sector as well as from the Federal government. The speakers included professors, federal officials, experts in government contracts and economists. Click to continue.
 
  ICC-PMG to Speak at ASPE 2011 Technical Symposium
Lee Clifton, Director of the Code Council's PMG Plumbing Programs, will team up with past ASPE President Julius Ballanco to present "Success for the Design Engineers and Building Officials" at the 2011 ASPE Technical Symposium October 27–30 in Orlando. The ASPE Technical Symposium, now in its 12th year, is a proven networking and educational event for plumbing industry professionals.

Safety Bulletin: CPSC Recalls Pool Drain Covers
 
  Anchor Provisions Undergo Significant Changes in the 2012 IBC
Since its introduction in 2000, the International Building Code has been the preferred model code for states, municipalities and other jurisdictions throughout the U.S. Significant changes in the 2012 IBC include provisions for anchors in concrete by way of reference in Section 1912 to ACI 318-11, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, and a new ACI standard, ACI 355.4-10.
ICC-ES Includes Environmental Performance as an "Added Value"
ICC-ES PMG Certifies to Annex F of NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Requirements to Help Manufacturers Meet Deadline
 
  IAS Training in Abu Dhabi Addresses Workplace Challenges
A team of IAS experts presented three days of training to the Abu Dhabi Municipal Building Departments' executives and managers. The goal of the training was to help Building Department managers learn creative methods to address 21st century workplace challenges, which requires managers to know how to create high-performing teams; design empowering work environments; and develop and manage partnerships, alliances and networks. The training is part of the Abu Dhabi Municipal Building Departments' structured approach to prepare for IAS accreditation.
 
  Code of Honor Online Application Database Opens August 8
The online application database for the Phoenix Final Action Hearings will open Monday, August 8, at 10 a.m. EST and will close Monday, August 29, at 5 p.m. EST. Applicants may apply for the scholarship in a variety of categories; however, all Code of Honor scholars must be a Governmental Member Voting Representative in good standing with the Code Council.
 
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