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Make Sure You Can Vote in Portland

The ICC Board of Directors has instituted a new Electronic Voter Designation System to further enhance the code development process. The online tool documents information about Governmental Member Voting Representatives to address concerns that have been raised about voting eligibility at recent hearings. Make sure you can vote on code changes at the Final Action Hearings and Board elections and other ICC business at the 2012 Annual Business Meeting in Portland. Remind your supervisor, the Primary Member Representative, to complete the online form to make sure your information is up to date and you are eligible to vote at the Conference and Hearings in Portland. Member Services staff are available to help at members@iccsafe.org or at 888-ICC-SAFE (888-422-7233), ext. 33804.

Last Chance to Apply for a
Code of Honor Scholarship

If you are an ICC Governmental Member Voting Representative, don't miss your last chance to apply for a Code of Honor Scholarship to attend the Annual Conference and Final Action Hearings October 21–28 in Portland, Oregon. The application process will close Friday, August 24 at 5 p.m. EDT.

A Blueprint for Unified Safety

Twenty years after Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida with 165 mph winds, killing 26 people, leaving 250,000 homeless and causing $26 billion in damages, the state is much better prepared for when the next hurricane or natural disaster strikes. In addition to improved coordination among emergency responders and advancements in weather forecasting technology, the state's building code regulatory system is regarded as one of the most efficient in the country. Click to continue.

NYC Mayor Signs Plumbing
Code Update

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed legislation that amends the New York City Plumbing Code to bring it up-to-date with the 2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC). The IPC is adopted in 34 states at the state or local level and the District of Columbia. NYC-specific revisions include clarifying requirements for sewage connection, new standards for on-site stormwater disposal to decrease construction costs and water standards for water recycling systems.

ICC Announces Creation of Corporate Membership Council and Call for Governing Committee Members

The Code Council Board of Directors has announced the creation of the new ICC Corporate Membership Council, establishing a forum for the corporate and regulatory communities to foster stronger interaction and identify and examine issues of mutual interest related to the built environment. Click here to read more and apply for a seat on the Governing Committee.

ICC Membership Weighs in
on cdp ACCESS

Next month, the cdp ACCESS Steering Committee will contact ICC Membership, including Chapter Leaders and Presiding Officers, through virtual focus groups and one-on-one interviews. The Committee also will host two more webinars in September and will give a cdp ACCESS Update presentation at ICC's Annual Conference in Portland. The Committee welcomes input and feedback on this important initiative.

ICC Global Advancements Discussed with SDOs

Code Council Global Services Vice President Drew Azzara addressed ICC's advancements into the global marketplace to a number of standards development organizations (SDOs). The rationale for ICC to engage in the global community has been driven by customer needs and the organization's vision to protect the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities. Click to continue.

USFA's Mitchell to Keynote Annual Conference Banquet

The keynote speaker for ICC's Annual Banquet will be United States Fire Administration (USFA) Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell, Jr., who also is responsible for managing the programs and training activities at the National Emergency Training Center. During his career, Mitchell has either chaired or been a member of many working committees that contributed to the progress and development of communities as well as local, state and national fire and emergency services.

FSMC Examines a Variety of Topics at Denver Meeting

The ICC Fire Service Membership Council (FSMC) met last month in Denver to examine and discuss a variety of topics, including ways to add value to FSMC membership and the use of social media to communicate with its members. ICC CEO Rick Weiland addressed the Council, and the FSMC also heard presentations from Code Council staff on the cdp ACCESSS initiative, ICC Training and Certification programs and new Certification Exams, and ICC-ES Evaluation Reports and technical committees that approve testing criteria. Pictured at the meeting are: (foreground) Adolf Zubia, South Carolina Division of Fire & Life Safety; (seated, from left) Scott Adams, Park City Fire Service District, Utah; Jon Roberts, National Association of State Fire Marshals, Oklahoma; and Mark Showmaker, International Association of Fire Chiefs (Eastern Division), Pennsylvania. The FSMC is one of five discipline-specific ICC Membership Councils. Join one today!

Deadline Nears for Board of Directors Nominations

Candidates for the Code Council Board of Directors should submit a letter of interest, resume and information to support their candidacy. The submission deadline is August 24. Elections for officers, and to fill any vacant position, will be held during the Annual Business Meeting at ICC's Annual Conference in Portland.

ICC Will Be Voting in Memphis in 2014–15

Singer Marc Cohn's hit, "Walking in Memphis," poetically describes many well-known landmarks of Memphis, Tennessee, which will host the ICC's Code Development Hearings in 2014 and 2015. While Cohn sings about visiting Memphis's Graceland, Beale Street and Union Square, he also croons about lesser-known attractions such as The Hollywood Café. Memphis also is home to the National Civil Rights Museum, serves some of the tastiest barbecue in the South, and every day between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. observes the Peabody Duck March. Start making plans now to attend ICC's Group C Code Development Hearings April 27–May 4, 2014, and the Group A Code Development Hearings April 26–May 3, 2015, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Code Update: Significant Code Changes to the 2012 IFC

The strength of audible fire alarm notification devices must now meet a minimum sound-pressure level. Read more on this update to the 2012 International Fire Code (IFC).

Code Basics: Residential, Based on the 2009 International Residential Code

Code Q & A: 2009 International Building Code—Nonstructural Provisions



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		Effect of Variability on Lumber Design Values
		2012/2013/2014 Code Development Cycle






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		London Olympic Park's Unique Sustainability Challenge
		1,200 Businesses and Organizations Commend GSA for Using LEED
		Europe Sets Green Standard for Construction Industry
		Do Green Home Labels Make a Difference?




		Construction Concerns for Firefighters: Double Roofs
		Engineering Should Be Creative, Safe and Economical
		Disaster Drones: Robots Go Where Construction Professionals Cannot
		Commentary: Building Code Plan a Bargain
		Survey Seeks Information on Residential Code Education





		Atlantic Coast Dominates Home Construction
		Failed Communications in Wisconsin Firefighter Death
		Construction Workers Hurt in Explosion at Closed Colorado School
		Northeast Cleans Up from Intense Storms

ICC, Delmar Announce Series to Help Learn the 2012 I-Codes

The Code Council and Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, announce the Code Basics series, a new series of books that break down the language within the 2012 I-Codes and makes the content more user friendly for building professionals. The series consists of four titles focusing on the new commercial, green, residential and energy codes recently released by ICC. With two currently available, and two to be released by the end of 2012, these new books will feature illustrations highlighting key updates and changes in the 2012 codes, practical on-the-job scenarios for real-world applications and straight-forward explanations. These features help to facilitate the learning of technical terms and clarify the meaning behind important vocabulary.

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		VBCOA Proclaims Support for cdp ACCESS Initiative
		The Virginia Building and Code Officials Association (VBCOA) Chapter submitted a resolution supporting the goal of the Code Council's Board of Directors to update and enhance the Code Development Process to include the ability of ICC Members to participate from remote locations via electronic methods, and to increase opportunities of all ICC Members to participate in the governmental consensus process. Read the proclamation.

		Time Is Running Out to Schedule Your 2012 Chapter Education Benefit
		Qualifying ICC Chapters can receive a live training seminar at little or no cost to the Chapter. If you have not already scheduled your benefit day for 2012, you need to act now. Your 2012 benefit expires at the end of the year and there is no carry-over. Contact ICC Training at 1-888-ICC-SAFE (1-888-422-7233), ext. 33818.



		Congress Passes Bill Containing ICC-Advocated Code Language
		Acting just as the deadline approached for expiration of highway funding and flood insurance, Congress has passed and sent to the President a combined bill that extends highway funding for the next two years and re-authorizes and reforms the national flood insurance program for the next five years. Click to continue.

		GR Speaks at Government Officials' Policy Institute
		Coalition to Support Current Safety Codes Passes 300 Member Mark
		2012 I-Codes Adopted by More Jurisdictions



		Call for 2013 ICC-ES Evaluation Committee Members
		The ICC Evaluation Service is seeking candidates to serve on the Evaluation Committee starting January 1. Committee members evaluate proposed acceptance criteria prepared by staff concerning building products. Three hearings, each two or three days, are scheduled annually. Learn more.

		Visit the New Educational Page on ICC-ES Website
		New ICC-ES Evaluation Reports Issued



		Special Inspection Agency Training Offered in New York City
		IAS is offering a two-day training program about the New York City Department of Building requirements and rules that govern the accreditation of special inspection agencies. The training will be presented October 17–18 in New York City, and will review the steps necessary to prepare for accreditation. This training session is approved by the Practicing Institute of Engineering for 12.0 PDHs for both Professional Engineers and Registered Architects for fulfillment of NYS Mandatory Continuing Education requirements.

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