Final Action Hearings Result in Two New International Codes

Code Council Voting Members took action on proposed changes to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) during Final Action Hearings held in conjunction with the 2011 ICC Annual Conference in Phoenix. The results of the hearings are the first editions of the IgCC and ISPSC will be part of the family of International Codes. Both codes are expected to be published in March. View the results of the Final Action Hearings.

Voting Members Elect Board Officers, Directors

William (Bill) Dupler, Deputy Administrator for Community Development in Chesterfield County, Virginia, was elected President of the 2011-2012 Code Council Board of Directors during the 2011 Annual Business Meeting in Phoenix. Ronald E. Piester, Director of the New York Department of State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration, was elected Vice President and Stephen D. Jones, Construction Official for Millburn Township and the Borough of Florham Park, New Jersey, was elected Secretary/Treasurer. Six individuals were elected Board Directors. Click to continue.

Ward Recipient of Prestigious Bobby J. Fowler Award

Tim Ward, who recently retired from his position as Division Manager and Building Official for the city of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was presented the Bobby J. Fowler Award during the Annual Banquet of the 2011 ICC Annual Conference in Phoenix. The Fowler Award is the most prestigious award presented by the Code Council and honors the memory of the first chairman of the ICC Board of Directors. Click to continue.

Boswell Presented Code Official of the Year Award

Alan Boswell, Chief Building Official for the city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was presented the Gerald H. Jones Code Official of the Year Award during Wednesday's Awards Luncheon at the 2011 ICC Annual Conference in Phoenix. The Code Official of the Year Award is presented to an individual whose contribution to the code enforcement profession is meritorious. Click to continue.

Kraus Recipient of ICC Fire Service Award

Ken Kraus, retired Inspector for the city of Los Angeles Fire Department, was presented the International Code Council Fire Service Award during the Awards Luncheon at the 2011 ICC Annual Conference in Phoenix. The Fire Service Award is bestowed to an individual for service, professional abilities and leadership that are exemplary in the development of the International Fire Code. Click to continue.

Falcone Presented Community Service Award

Tony Falcone, who has made building safety his profession for more than 25 years working for jurisdictions and in the private sector, was presented the Code Council's Community Service Award during the Awards Luncheon at the 2011 ICC Annual Conference in Phoenix. The Community Service Award recognizes meritorious service that promotes public health, safety and welfare above and beyond the normal expectations. Falcone was recognized for his development of an elementary school outreach program. Click to continue.

Nickson Recipient of Affiliate Award

Ron Nickson, Vice President of Building Codes for the National Multi-Housing Council, was the recipient of the ICC Affiliate Award. The ICC Affiliate Award is presented to a building industry professional who consistently demonstrates the qualities of integrity, professionalism and dedication through service to the profession, and whose personal standards represent the spirit of public service to the development of codes and standards in the interest of public safety. Click to continue.

Piester Presented 2011 President's Award

At the discretion of the ICC Board of Directors President, an individual worthy of special recognition for service may be honored with the President's Award. This year, outgoing Board President Jimmy Brothers honored Ronald E. Piester, who was elected as Board Vice President during the Annual Business Meeting at the 2011 ICC Annual Conference. Click to continue.

Membership Councils Hold First In-Person Meetings

Members of the new ICC Membership Councils held their first face-to-face meetings during the 2011 Annual Conference in Phoenix to discuss their charters, future plans and issues pertaining to their specific disciplines. Items such as future involvement in the ICC from young professionals, use of technology and social media, and how the Councils will facilitate Membership growth were discussed in the two-hour meetings. Click to continue.

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