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Support Grows for Coalition for
Current Safety Codes
More than 140 code officials, fire officers, architects, plan reviewers, organizations and businesses have shown their support for the Coalition for Current Safety Codes, and the number is growing daily. The coalition is advancing public safety in the built environment by advocating states and municipal jurisdictions adopt current building, fire prevention, sustainable, electrical and life safety codes. The alliance was formed by the International Code Council and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
"We are never done with the work of protecting our homes, businesses and other structures," said NFPA President Jim Shannon (pictured right) and ICC CEO Rick Weiland (left) in a joint statement. "For more than 100 years, building codes in the U.S. have evolved to incorporate critical safeguards for building occupants based on the most current building science, and they must be continually improved. This initiative is advancing public safety by advocating for the adoption of current building, sustainability, electrical and life safety codes."

 

cdp ACCESS Steering Committee Announces Plans to Conduct a July 11 Webinar
The cdp ACCESS Steering Committee, established by the ICC Board and charged with incorporating new technology to expand participation in the code development process, held its sixth meeting of the year this week in Chicago. The Committee reviewed Member feedback, made good progress on developing a work plan, and decided to convene additional online presentations to update the ICC community and seek additional input.
The first in a series of webinars will take place on July 11 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Eastern. Steering Committee Chairman Wally Bailey and ICC Board President Bill Dupler will provide an overview of the preliminary cdp ACCESS work plan and answer questions. For more information and to register for the Webinar, please visit www.iccsafe.org/cdpaccess.

Wildfires Show Importance of Preparedness before They Start

The Code Council extends its support and assistance to jurisdictions affected by another unprecedented wildfire season. So far this year, wildfires have caused at least 13 deaths and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses across the U.S. These latest disasters serve as a reminder for communities to take steps to fight wildfires long before they start.

Code of Honor Scholarship
Program Opens July 23

The ICC Foundation Code of Honor application database will go live July 23 at 9:00 a.m. EDT and will remain open until August 24 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The Code of Honor Scholarship program increases educational opportunities and participation in ICC's Code Development Process. Governmental Member Voting Representatives can apply to attend ICC's 10th Annual Conference October 21-28 in Portland.

AHC to Review Dallas Results and Develop Public Comments

The ICC Ad-Hoc Committee on Healthcare will meet July 12-13 to review Group A results from the 2012 Code Development Hearings in Dallas and to develop Public Comments for the 2012 Final Action Hearings in Portland. The committee also will begin the development of Group B proposed code changes that are due January 3, 2013.

ICC Board Seeking Nominations
for Honorary Members

The ICC Board of Directors is seeking nominations for Honorary Members. An Honorary Member has rendered outstanding service to ICC. The Honorary Member Committee will consider submitted nominations when compiling its list of candidates. The deadline for applications is July 25.

DOE to Recognize Importance of Permits, Inspections for EV Chargers

Since May of 2011, ICC has been engaged with the Clean Cities office at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to discuss collaboration to advance the safe installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) battery chargers in residential settings. Prior to that, ICC joined in the ANSI Electric Vehicle Standards Panel to ensure the perspective of code officials and inspectors was reflected in the Standards Roadmap. Click to continue.
 
  Code Council Accepting Nominations for Global Award
Established by the Global Membership Council, the Global Award recognizes distinguished service to ICC's global mission and vision. The award is granted on an individual's or group's performance and merit. Deadline for submissions is August 1. The award will be presented at ICC's 2012 Annual Conference.
  Laredo's Salinas on Retirement: I Really Enjoyed Working with People
By the time he retired in April after a 32-plus-year career as the first and only Building Official in Laredo, Texas, Ruben "Benny" Salinas had earned dozens of certifications, including the International Code Council's coveted Master Code Professional certification. If you talk with those with whom he worked, they will tell you Salinas certainly knows his stuff and is more than happy to share it. Click to continue.
Register Today for ICC's 10th Annual Conference and Final Action Hearings
Code Council Seeks Nominations for Awards
South Carolina Governor Haley Appoints ICC Member Shane Ray as State Fire Marshal
  Code Technology Committee Meeting June 28–29
Ad Hoc Committee on Healthcare Meeting July 12-13
Group A Revised Hearings Order and Results
Deadline Is July 2 for Call for Proposals: ICC/ANSI A117.1-09
 
Building Inspector | Evans, Colorado
Chief Building Inspector | Beatrice, Nebraska
Project BMP & Fire Inspector | Jackson, Wyoming
Visual Welding Inspector | Dallas, Texas
Building & Code Compliance Inspector | Washington, D.C.
LEED Construction: Building a Brighter Future
IgCC Provides Colleges, Universities an Option for Sustainable Construction
LEED for Homes Surpasses 20,000 Certified Home Milestone
Green Building Sails On, Despite Rough Economy
New IMT Award Recognizes Excellence in Energy Code Compliance
Senate Confirms NIBS Nominees
NFPA: 2011 Firefighter Deaths Lowest in 35 Years
American Lumber Standard Committee Changes Southern Pine Design Values
Firefighters Work to Install Sprinklers in Habitat Homes
Apply for the 2012 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards by July 31
  Report: NYC at Highest Risk of Hurricane Losses
Levelland, Texas Mayor Interferes with Building Official's Inspection
Sky City: China Plans World's Tallest Building
  Energy-Efficiency for California Buildings
  Sustainable Home in Colorado Uses Active House Alliance Standards
  Hurricane Irene Reminds Us That the Northeast Is at Risk
Effective Hurricane Preparedness Requires All of Us Working Together
Teaching Fire Safety to People with Autism
 
 
 
  Leading Fire Prevention Organizations Publish New Book
on Comprehensive Treatment of Smoke Control
Four associations devoted to fire prevention and public safety have pooled their knowledge to develop and publish the Handbook of Smoke Control Engineering. The new handbook—co-published by the Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE, the National Fire Protection Association and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers—provides comprehensive treatment of smoke control technology. The handbook extends the tradition of the comprehensive treatment of smoke control technology, including fundamental concepts, smoke control systems and methods of analysis. The handbook provides information needed for the analysis of design fires, including considerations of sprinklers, shielded fires and transient fuels. It is a useful publication for code officials, engineers, architects, researchers and students. Click to continue.
  Eastern Division – International Association of Fire Chiefs Annual Training Conference and Meeting
WICED Chapter Holds Speed Mentoring Event at Dallas Code Hearings
ICC Exhibits at Buildings NY Show
NYS Association of Fire Chiefs
Southeast Massachusetts Building Officials Association Holds Annual Educational Conference
NYSBOC Holds Delegates Meeting
Complimentary Registration Code for Chapter Presidents Now Available
  ICC Works with California Assemblyman on Rainwater Capture
With the support of the Code Council and others, the Rainwater Capture Act which supplements traditional water supplies and authored by Assemblyman Jose Solorio, unanimously passed the state's Senate Natural Resources Committee.
 
  ICC Adds Sustainability to its Commitment to Safe Drinking Water, Sewage Disposal in Colombia
The Code Council expanded its support of safe drinking water and sewage disposal in Colombia by giving presentations at the Association of Professional Water Engineers Conference on technical and developmental areas. The Colombian Plumbing Code is based on the 2009 International Plumbing Code and the 2009 International Private Sewage Disposal Code.
 
  ICC-ES Certifies, Publishes EPDs for Armstrong Commercial Ceiling Systems
To help architects, interior designers, building owners and other specifiers better understand the environmental impacts of its commercial ceiling products, Armstrong has produced Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for nine of its products.
ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria: Safely Bringing Innovative Building Products to Market
Career Opportunity: Quality Control (QC) Evaluation Specialist
New ICC-ES Evaluation Reports Issued
  IAS to Hold Accreditation Committee Meeting on Proposed Criteria Changes
The International Accreditation Service will hold its next Accreditation Committee meeting on August 10 in Norwalk, Calif. The purpose of this public meeting is to review proposed changes to accreditation criteria for the IAS programs. For details, click here.
Measurement Uncertainty Training | August 20–21 | La Habra, California
ISO/IEC Standard 17025 Training | October 17–19 | Upper Marlboro, Maryland
NYC Special Inspection Agency Accreditation Training | July 11-12 | New York, New York
  Governor Gary Herbert Declares Building Safety Month in Utah
More than 40 states, including Utah, declare May as Building Safety Month as the 2012 campaign comes to a close. ICC Chapter representatives were on hand as Governor Gary Herbert declared Building Safety Month 2012 in Utah and helped end the campaign with a record-setting 40 state and 60 local jurisdiction proclamations. If you have a late-breaking Proclamation, it's not too late to email them or letters of support to the Foundation. If you are not sure if we received it, click here to see the many submitted Proclamations along with photos from the Building Safety Month photo gallery. Reminder—the Mike Holmes public service announcement is available for use throughout this year, and a limited number are still available on DVD or unlimited downloads, so please email today for a copy or with any questions. Be on the lookout for the Building Safety Month Final Report later this summer where you can see a review of all the milestones and successes of this year's campaign.
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