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Download the Group A Final Action
Hearings Schedule for Portland

On October 22, following a presentation on the cdp ACCESS initiative at 1:15 p.m. PST, the Group A Final Action Hearings will begin with the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). In the event the cdp ACCESS presentation finishes ahead of schedule, the IFGC hearing will start no earlier than 2:30 p.m. PST. Final Action Hearings for the International Plumbing, Mechanical and Building Codes will start at 1 p.m. PST on October 24 following the Awards Luncheon. Download the schedule. Download the Final Action Agenda.

Make Your Voice Heard
and Your Vote Count

Designating your Governmental Member Voting Representatives is easier than ever with the new online Electronic Voter Designation System—and must be completed by September 21 in order to vote at the 2012 Annual Business Meeting and the Group A Final Action Hearings in Portland. Every Primary Representative must designate any and all eligible Governmental Member Voting Representatives, including themselves, even if they have voted before.

Blumenauer, Moure-Eraso, Allen
to Speak at Opening Session

Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, and Director Patrick Allen of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services will be guest speakers during the Opening Session of the Code Council's 2012 Annual Conference in Portland. Blumenauer (left) has represented Oregon's 3rd District since 1996 while Moure-Eraso (right) was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2010.

Code Council CEO Weiland Leaves ICC; Sims Named Acting CEO

International Code Council Chief Executive Officer Rick Weiland announced he is leaving the association to pursue other opportunities. Weiland has been CEO since 2006, after serving as Chief Operating Officer from 2003–2006. Dominic Sims, C.B.O., Executive Vice President and Director of Operations for ICC, will serve as acting CEO while the Code Council conducts a search for Weiland's successor.

ICC Welcomes Mexico Chapter

Code Council Board of Directors President Bill Dupler (pictured) and former CEO Rick Weiland met with officials from the Mexican National Commission for the Conservation of Energy (AEAEE) to ratify a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in 2009 to include ICC's Mexico Chapter, CASEDI. The MOU calls for ICC, AEAEE and CASEDI to work in conjunction in the development of Mexico's energy code that is based on the International Energy Conservation Code.

ICBO's Bihr Remembered As a Visionary, Legend and Friend

Former International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) President James Bihr, one of the primary architects of the International Code Council consolidation, passed away September 7 in Whittier, California, following a battle with cancer. He was 85. Although Bihr retired as ICBO President nearly 20 years ago, his legacy remains strong among those who remember him as a visionary, legend and friend.
 
Jurisdictions First to Adopt New
Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Code

Amarillo, Texas, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and the state of South Carolina are the first jurisdictions in the nation to adopt the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), the only comprehensive code to upgrade pool and spa safety and meet the requirements of the Virginia Graeme Baker Act. The ISPSC uses prescriptive and performance-related provisions to establish minimum safety requirements for public and residential pools, spas and hot tubs. Click to continue.
Op-Ed Praises Florida's Path after Hurricane Andrew

The Sun Sentinel in south Florida published a guest editorial by acting Code Council CEO Dominic Sims that reflects on the state's efforts to improve its building code regulatory system following Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and praises code officials across the country who are working to save lives and protect property from disasters. The editorial encourages local governments and citizens to get involved in the Coalition for Current Safety Codes.
Mendoza Named AZBO Building Official of the Year

The Arizona Building Officials (AZBO) Chapter named Gila County Building Official Joe Mendoza as the Building Official of the Year for 2011–2012 for his knowledge and interpretation of the International Codes, his relationship with other jurisdictions, and the respect he shows for both employees and customers. Mendoza has been an employee of Gila County for 19 years.


Other ICC Member News:
Elk Grove Building Department New Program Supports Small Businesses
Code Update: Significant Code Changes to the
2009 A117.1 Accessibility Standard

The location of toilet compartment doors is now addressed in a new table. The change will allow additional design options where the compartment is larger than the minimum required size. Read more on this update to the 2009 standard.

Code Basics: Building, Based on the 2009 International Building Code
Code Q & A: 2009 International Fire Code
  Group A Final Action Hearings Schedule
ICC Consensus Committee on Storm Shelters Meeting
Updated Building Valuation Data for August 2012
2012/2013/2014 Code Development Cycle
Call for Committee—ICC Code Technology Committee
Building Inspector | Danville, Illinois
Code Enforcement Officer | Antelope Valley, California
Project Manager | Miami/Lakeland, Florida
Project Inspector | Cheyenne/Laramie, Wyoming
Building Code Specialist | Salem, Oregon
Building Owners Gain Confidence in Sustainable Design
ICC Commissioning Guide to Help Meet 2012 IgCC
Green Buildings: From LEED to Net-Zero
SBIC Issues Call for 2012 Beyond Green Entries
How Green Are We? The 2012 Greendex World Map
July Construction Declines 10 Percent
Strong Building Codes Work Only If They Are Enforced
Builder Confidence Continues to Improve in August
Salaries for Civil and Mechanical Engineers on the Rise
 
  NOAA Increases Prediction for Atlantic Hurricanes
Collapsed Floor Leaves Miami Beach Families in Shock
Baby Boomers Aren't Confining Themselves
  New Homes Burn Faster, But States Resist Mandatory Sprinklers
  SEAOSC Buildings at Risk Summit Scheduled for Oct. 11
 
New Guideline Now Available to Help Verify
the Performance of Green Buildings

The just-released ICC G4-2012 Guideline for Commissioning will help the building compliance and design communities successfully implement the building commissioning process as mandated in the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and International Energy Conservation Code. The ICC Commissioning Guideline Committee, comprised of global industry leaders and technical experts, developed this new comprehensive tool and incorporated public comments received on a draft version last fall.
  Schedule Your 2012 Chapter Education Benefit Now Before Time Runs Out!
This year, the International Code Council enhanced the Chapter training benefit. If you have not scheduled your benefit day for 2012, please act now. All qualifying Chapters are entitled to receive a live, training seminar at little or no cost to the Chapter. For details about the benefit, click here. Your 2012 benefit expires at the end of the year and unfortunately there is no option to carry it over into 2013. To schedule your training event, contact the Training and Education Department today at 888-ICC-SAFE (888-422-7233), ext. 33818.
Pay it Forward to Portland—A Letter from the Oregon Building Officials
More ICC Chapter News
  New York City Mayor Bloomberg Signs 2009 IPC into Law
This legislation amends the New York City Plumbing Code to bring it up-to-date with the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), with modifications that reflect the unique character of the City. Click to continue.
 
Government and Industry Representatives Advocate for Adoption and Enforcement of Building Codes
Senator Lieberman Named CFSI Legislator of the Year
  LG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea and Sears, announced a voluntary recall of about 21,000 LG Electronics and Kenmore Elite Gas Dryers. The gas valve in the recalled dryers can fail to shut off properly, continuing to heat the dryer and its contents after the drying cycle is complete. High temperatures inside and on the exterior surface of the dryers can scorch the drum, as well as burn or damage the dryer contents, posing a risk of burn, fire and smoke inhalation. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately until a repair is completed on affected dryers.
 
  ICC-PMG Presents at ASPE Orange County Chapter Technical Meeting
Lee Clifton, Director of Plumbing Programs for ICC's Plumbing & Mechanical Activities, gave the presentation "Significant Changes to the 2012 IPC and IFGC" during the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Orange County Technical Chapter Meeting in Santa Ana, California. The two-hour presentation helped familiarize ASPE Chapter members with the changes to the 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Click here for details.
  ES Staff Reorganization Will Reduce Evaluation Report Turnaround Time
Under the experienced leadership of new ICC-ES President Shahin Moinian, ICC-ES has put in place a number of organizational changes to respond to customers in new, innovative ways and increase the speed of the product evaluation process, while maintaining the highest technical quality in the industry.

New ICC-ES Evaluation Reports Issued
  ICC-ES Environmental Programs Expand Technical Expertise
ICC-ES has hired Peter Kulczyk as a Program Manager for the ICC-ES Environmental Programs. Kulczyk has been a member of the ICC Product Development technical staff since 2007, has written publications and training programs related to both green building practices and building codes, and taught classes on the same. He holds ICC certifications in Green Building-Residential; Plans Examiner and Building Inspector, along with that of CalGreen Inspector. He is also certified by the United States Green Building Council as a LEED AP Homes professional. Peter spent four years in the U.S. Navy onboard the Destroyer, USS Reasoner.
  Best Practices from IAS Accredited Building Departments
Learn about the best practices found in small, medium and large building departments accredited by IAS in this three-hour session at the ICC Annual Conference, October 24. This presentation will be offered during the Administrative Track of the Education program. Click for more. To register.
  Special Inspection Training for Building Departments
Get the details about how to set up and manage a special inspection program in your building department during this presentation at the ICC Annual Conference, October 23 and 24. This presentation will be offered during the Building Track of the Education program. Learn more. To register.
  ICC Foundation Luncheon—Crossing the Generational Divide
Bestselling author, Jason Ryan Dorsey will be this year's keynote speaker at the ICC Foundation Luncheon on October 22. Jason Ryan Dorsey is The Gen Y Guy. You may have seen him on 60 Minutes, 20/20, The Today Show, The View or in Fortune Magazine. His talent is teaching ready-to-use actions and creative strategies that quickly increase cross-generational performance. A bestselling author at age 18, Jasons newest book is Y-Size Your Business. This acclaimed book features more than 50 ways to increase Gen Y performance from day one.
 
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