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March 7 Is First Deadline to Submit Applications
for Code Committees, Membership Councils
The Code Council's current Call for Members provides yet another opportunity to serve on 34 committees and councils that have been established by the ICC Board of Directors. March 7 is the first deadline for applications to serve on a Code Development Committee, four Code Action Committees, the Codes and Standards Council and five Membership Council Governing Committees.
June 1 is the deadline to apply to serve on 15 Code Development Committees, five Code Interpretation Committees, one Code Correlation Committee, and the Storm Shelter and Residential High-Wind Standards Committees. Click to continue.

Registration Open for 2011 Code Development Hearings in Dallas

Register today for the 2011 Code Development Hearings May 15-22 at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas. The Hearings will cover the International Green Construction Code and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Attendees can also participate in a Dallas Building Tour of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium and the Pioneeer 360 Business Center, which is the largest LEED Gold Core and Shell Industrial project in Texas. Click to continue.

MOU Provides Framework for Cooperation in the Development
of Code Change Proposals

The Code Council and Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will advance the science of building safety, and support the development, adoption and enforcement of technically advanced codes, which is at the core of ICC's mission. Click to continue.

USGBC Recognizes IECC, IGCC for Contributions to Energy Efficiency

Last year was a huge milestone for building energy efficiency and state and national codes. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, after more than 40 years of modest improvements in building energy efficiency, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) helped to achieve a 30-percent efficiency improvement, and a first-in-the-nation green building code—the International Green Construction Code (IGCC)—was unveiled.

Puerto Rico Adopts
International Codes

The 2011 Puerto Rico Building Code includes the adoption of nine 2009 International Code Council model codes to safeguard public health and safety.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency worked with Puerto Rico to adopt the International Building Code, which contains the latest disaster-resistant, seismic, flood and wind provisions.

Tribal Land Construction Safer, More Sustainable under Agreement

The Code Council's long-standing reputation for outstanding codes for every building practice was a key reason the Native American Construction Training Management signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICC that centers on strategies to create a single, complete system of sustainable commercial and residential codes for all that live on and use Tribal lands throughout the United States.
 
  U.S. Builders Offer MPG-Like Home Efficiency Labels
U.S. homebuilders are now marketing energy-efficient homes, proving the relevance of ICC's code-based, energy-efficiency initiatives. A USA Today story says the U.S. government requires new ENERGY STAR homes earn a HERS score of 85 or lower, 15 percent more efficient than homes built to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The 2009 IECC is at that level today, and the 2012 IECC will improve energy efficiency by 30 percent.
  Arlington (Texas) Officials Display Professionalism in Seating Controversy
In what has turned into a black eye for the National Football League, released records show the Dallas Cowboys were slow to respond to requests for building permits required to install temporary seating at Cowboys Stadium until about three weeks before the Super Bowl, despite being informed of the city of Arlington's requirements five months ahead of the big game. Approximately 1,250 seats were deemed unsafe, and about 400 fans had nowhere to sit. "Code Officials face tough issues like this day in and day out," said Code Council COO Dominic Sims. "Arlington Chief Building Official Ed Dryden and his staff should be commended for the professionalism they displayed in this pressure-filled situation."
  ICC Announces New Membership Dues Structure
For this first time in its eight-year history, ICC is announcing new membership dues for all its Members, effective April 1. The Code Council's membership dues continue to be below the industry average, even as Member benefits exceed those of comparable organizations. The new dues structure allows ICC to absorb increasing costs while only minimally impacting individual membership accounts. Click to continue.
Qualified ICC Members: Receive a Free Download of the 2012 International Codes
 
 
  Code of Honor Scholarship Program
The Foundation team is now at work on the 2011 Code of Honor Scholarship program to support travel expenses for qualified members to participate in Final Action Hearings later this year in Phoenix, and they need your input today. Click to continue.
Important Reminder—Building Safety Month
The Many Benefits of Building Safety Month Sponsorships
 
  New ICC Pool and Spa Code Public Version 1.0 Released
2011 Code Development Hearings: IGCC and ISPSC
ICC Calls for Codes and Standards Committees, and Councils
 
 
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Code Council Co-Hosting 2011 Green Building Focus Conference and Expo
DOE Pursues SunShot Initiative for Cost Competitive Solar Energy by 2020
Green Building Market Perception Results
Surety Building Construction Bonds Going Green
Growth in Green Building Drives Use of BIM
IBHS' Tim Reinhold Named Top 25 Newsmaker by Engineering Magazine
EPA Proposes to Retain National Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide
Multifamily Construction Boosts Housing Starts in January
Wall Bracing: It's Not Rocket Science
Time to Believe in Housing Again
  San Francisco Passes Landmark Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance
Free Energy Code Training, Plan Review Support for NYS Code Officials
California Ceiling Collapse Examined, Structural Issues Investigated
  Dubai Can't Kick Its Building Habit as Glut Lowers Prices
  New Hampshire Considers Capping School Construction Aid
  Construction's One-Way Street Syndrome
Building Teams First—Buildings Next
Architecture Moving More to Paperless with New Tools
Unraveling the Mysteries of Federal Construction Contracting
Something Contractors, Architects and Engineers Would Like to Know
 
  Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts Chartered as a New ICC Chapter
The Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) is one of the newest of ICC's 345 Chapters. At its February meeting, ICC Board President Jimmy Brothers presented FCAM officers with their Chapter plaque and banner. Brothers addressed the Chapter as the keynote speaker and commended the Chapter for its commitment to ICC and for its continued participation at ICC Code Development and Final Action Hearings. He gave an update on the re-engineering of councils and encouraged the Chapter to continue to participate at all levels of ICC code development and governance. Click to continue.
  ISPSC Public Version 1.0 Posted for Code Change Submittals; Call for Committee for 2011 ISPSC Posted
The SPCDC has posted the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Public Version 1.0 online for code change submittals. The Call for the 2011 ISPSC Committee has been posted and the application deadline is March 7. For more information, click here.
 
  Unique Steel Framing System Meets IBC Requirements
The Supreme Steel Framing System Association—an association representing steel framing manufacturers—is turning to ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) for verification of the safety and code compliance of its members' products. Click to continue.
In Memoriam of Mike Rhodebeck
Tyler Pipe, a Member of CISPI, Moves to Get All Its Products Certified by ICC-ES
ICC-ES Adds Managerial Staff as an Investment in the Future
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