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ICC Board to Consider Recommendations to
Strengthen the Code Development Process
After more than a year of discussions and research led by a 14-person Code Development Review Ad-Hoc Committee (CDRAC) made up of International Code Council Board members and a broad cross section of industry representatives, along with hundreds of Member and stakeholder comments, recommendations have been developed aimed to increase participation and maintain the high level of confidence the code change process is recognized for. The Committee recommendations are built on the basic principles of the Council's Government Consensus Process. Click to continue.
 

ICC Board to Appoint
Membership Council Boards

An initiative to ensure that ICC Members and other stakeholders have ample opportunity to be heard and to engage in codes and standards development is about to launch. At its May meeting the ICC Board will appoint the Governing Committees for the five new, discipline-specific Membership Councils: Building Officials; Fire Service; Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas; Sustainability; and Global. The Governing Committees will lead the Membership Councils to promote a cross-discipline approach to advising and assessing the code development process as volunteers apply their expertise to further the association's public safety mission working through more than 100 technical committees or councils. Click to continue.

Appeals to 2010 IECC Disapproved; Final Decision Rests with ICC Board

At a public hearing in Chicago, an International Code Council Appeals Board recommended disapproval of three appeals related to the 2010 International Energy Conservation Code Final Action Hearings held October 28–30, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C. Pursuant to Council Policy CP-1, the Appeals Board's decision will be reviewed by the ICC Board of Directors, who will make a final decision. Click to continue.

Proposed Changes to IGCC, ISPSC
Available for Download

The proposed changes to the International Green Construction Code and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code that will be heard during the Code Development Hearings in Dallas are available for download. To receive a monograph CD of the proposed changes by the April 29 deadline, click here. Registration is free for the hearings.

 

Confirm Your Membership Information
to Vote at Dallas Hearings

In accordance with Council Policy 28, new and updated membership information must be received no less than 10 days prior to the first day of the Code Development Hearings in Dallas in order for Members to exercise their voting privileges. The deadline for the Dallas hearings is May 6. Click to continue.

Fire Code Council Vacancies
Filled by IAFC Nominees

The Code Council Board of Directors filled vacancies on the International Fire Code Council. Per the Council's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), two positions were filled based on IAFC recommendations. Click to continue.
 
  Leading Organizations Join 2011 Building Safety Month
Leading international companies and organizations will sponsor 2011 Building Safety Month: An International Celebration of Safe & Sensible Structures. This is the 31st year that code officials, design professionals and building safety advocates have joined to bring information to communities worldwide. Click to continue.
The One Minute/One Click Way to Support 2011 Building Safety Month
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  Arizona City Hosts Free Building Permit Class for Renovating Home Owners
Spring is "Home Sweet Home" improvement for many homeowners in Glendale, Arizona, where the Building Safety Department is seeing a remodeling permit boom---resulting in a 35-percent increase in residential permits and 22-percent increase in solar permits in the last year. The city is offering consumers a special class on how to stay safe and save money during renovations. The class will teach residents how to get a permit for construction projects, an explanation of why permits are necessary, how to fill out the required paperwork and what the possible costs are associated with these projects. Click to continue.
  NCARB Selects Armstrong As Next Chief Executive Officer
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has selected Michael J. Armstrong, Senior Vice President of Membership and Outreach Services at the Code Council, as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2011. During his four years at ICC, Armstrong's leadership has included oversight of testing and certification programs, Member support, Chapter relations, marketing, communications, and meetings. "Mike's leadership has been instrumental in our efforts to achieve the vision, mission and values of our organization," said Code Council CEO Rick Weiland. "His new leadership role with NCARB will only enhance the Code Council's relationship with the architecture community, and our collective efforts to create safe and sustainable communities across the U.S. and around the globe." Click to continue.
  Martin Presenting Education Course at Green Building Focus Conference
Shawn Martin, Director of Industry Relations for the Code Council, will present an education course "The International Green Construction Code: What it Means to You" during the Green Building Focus Conference & Expo April 20-21 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Other education sessions include "High Performance Building Monitoring and Reporting," "Sustainable Design in Industrial Architecture" and more. All tracks carry Continuing Education Units. The Code Council is co-hosting the event. Click to continue.
  Code Update: Significant Code Changes to the 2009 IRC
Dallas Code Hearings Schedule Now Available
ICC Call for Storm Shelter/Residential High-Winds Standards Committees

 

 
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DOE Federal Register Notice of Discussion on Proposed Changes to the IGCC
IGMA Members Hear Report on Energy Star Program
Energy Council Hopes to Fund Renewable Power Study
Advances in Green Building Policy and Measurement
U.S. Building Codes Continue to Evolve to Meet Energy-Efficient Standards
New Document Explains Detection, Remediation for Problematic Drywall
Institute Sees Japanese Disaster as Wake-Up Call for the United States
Housing Starts and Permits Stall in February
Home Construction Plunges 22.5 Percent in February

Builder Confidence Edges Up One Point in March
  Early Hero of Japan's Quake Tragedy: Building Codes
National Weather Service: Flooding to Worsen in Central, Midwest, Northeast
Construction Industry Showing Positive Signs in Northwest Michigan
  NIST Releases Final Report on Charleston, South Carolina, Sofa Store Fire
  Glendale, Arizona, Hosts Free Class for Renovating Home Owners
  Three Steps to Flood Safety
IBHS Conference to Examine Building Code Implications of Climate Change
 
 
 
 
  ICC Course Catalog
2010 Fire Code of NY State Performing Commercial Fire Plan Reviews
Update to the 2010 California Fire Code and 2010 California Building Code
2009 IBC Mixed Occupancies
2009 IMC Performing Commercial Mechanical Inspections
ONLINE RENEWAL UPDATE: Residential Mechanical Inspector (online course)
 
  ICC Chapter Grant Funds Free Swim Lessons for Toddlers
Free swimming lessons are being offered in Boulder City, Nevada, for children age four and younger thanks to a grant from the Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council (SNICC). The SNICC reported that 37 Nevada children had drowned in swimming pools in the last four years---many of them toddlers. In response, the organization has been giving out $1,500 grants to help municipalities such as Boulder City start free swimming programs. Click to continue.
 
  Get Educated—Rainwater Harvesting Systems Are More Than Just Pipes
The benefits of rainwater harvesting can extend beyond water conservation. Since builders and site developers spend considerable time and effort to safely redirect storm water away from buildings, the cost savings and design flexibility benefits of rainwater harvesting can be substantial. For these reasons, it is critical for building officials to update their skill sets to include rainwater harvesting systems, and take the time to understand local requirements. Click to continue.
PMI's Executive Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
 
  Gorilla Decking, Vinyl Railing Systems Offer More Design, Improved Safety
There is a growing market all across the U.S. for outdoor living products. The topic of decking material is hotly debated among architects, developers, builders and homeowners. Everyone is trying to determine the best value as regards materials and installation costs, durability, ease of maintenance and aesthetics. Click to continue.
Recently Published ICC-ES Evaluation Reports
ICC-ES Career Opportunities
ANSI Expands ICC-ES PMG/WaterSense Program Accreditation to Include High-Efficiency Showerheads
  IAS Accreditation Committee Held in April
The IAS Accreditation Committee met April 15 in Norwalk, California, and discussed proposed revisions to current IAS Accreditation Criteria, considered new criteria and provided oversight on various IAS program documents. Click here for details.
 
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