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Lynn Receives Prestigious Ronald H. Brown Award
at Washington, D.C. Ceremony

Former Code Council Board of Directors President Ron Lynn was presented the 2012 Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award by the U.S. Planning Committee of World Standards Day. This Committee represents the U.S. codes and standards community. Pictured at the World Standards Day celebration on October 11, Lynn (second from left) is congratulated by Joe Bhatia (left), President and CEO of the American National Standards Institute, ICC Board of Directors President William D. Dupler (second from right), and Patrick Gallagher, Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Farnsworth Retires as Northborough's Building Inspector

ICC Member William "Bill" Farnsworth Jr. has overseen for the past two decades, the construction of thousands of projects in Northborough as the town's Inspector of Buildings and Zoning Enforcement Officer. Growing up in Shirley, Mass., he got "hands-on" experience watching his father work as a carpenter. He served three years in the Navy as a Seabee working in a mobile construction battalion. Prior to coming to Northborough, he had worked as a Building Inspector elsewhere and owned a construction company. As he told a local newspaper: Construction, in one shape or form, has always been part of his life. But the time has come now, he said, to move onto the next stage of his life—retirement.

2012 Annual Report Is Available for Download

The 2012 Annual Report is available for download from the Code Council website by clicking here. This year's report is dedicated to the fulfillment of the Code Council's Year of the Member celebration through SERVICE. It includes the Treasurer's Report, profiles and highlights from ICC's programs and subsidiaries, the 2012 Annual Business Meeting notice, 2012 Proposed Bylaw Changes and Proposed Member Resolutions, consolidated financial statements, and the 2012 Annual Conference schedule.

2012 I-Codes Are the Choice
to Safeguard Communities

Many states and municipalities across the United States are now safeguarding the homes, schools, buildings and recreational facilities within their communities by implementing the 2012 International Codes or I-Codes developed by the International Code Council. Adopting the latest versions of I-Codes makes people safer and reduces costs by using consistent, coordinated building regulations that allow for new products and innovative technologies and sustainable design and construction. Click to continue.

ICC Announces Official Recognition of NEC for Use with the I-Codes

The Code Council has designated NFPA 70—the National Electrical Code (NEC)—as the electrical code designated for use with the ICC's International Family of Codes or "I-Codes." The NEC, which is developed by the National Fire Protection Association, is the model code used as the basis for electrical regulations throughout the country, and it has been referenced for over 10 years in the I-Codes as an integral part of the building safety framework. Click to continue.

Five Reasons to Attend the
ICC 2012 Annual Conference

Let Your Voice Be Heard — Help finalize 2015 I-Code changes during the Final Action Code Hearings.
Expand Your Code Knowledge — Increase your understanding while earning CEUs and LUs.
Learn from Your Peers — Share best practices, and hear how others handle code challenges.
Have Questions? Leave with Answers — Interact with leading manufacturers at the ICC Expo.
Value — Participate in these events and more.

Follow Portland Hearings Results, ABM Online in Real Time

Can't attend the Final Action Hearings or the Annual Business Meeting (ABM) in Portland? You can still stay in-the-know. The hearings and ABM will be webcast on the ICC website. They also can be viewed on your Blackberry, iPhone, iPad or Android pad. Click here for dates, times and instructions.

Website Users Group Continues Progression of iccsafe.org

The Website Users Group (WSUG) Committee kicked off 2012 with a webinar that displayed the goals and objectives of the committee. This was followed with another webinar presentation that covered the key website projects being undertaken by the Code Council. These projects include an overhaul of the online store, creating a mobile friendly website and continued improvement of website navigation. Click here for an update on the WSUG's activities.

Escape Plans Promoted during
Fire Prevention Week

During this year's Fire Prevention Week, the U.S. Fire Administration encouraged families to prepare and practice fire escape plans twice a year. Some tips to consider when preparing a fire escape plan include: draw a map of each level of your home and show all doors and windows; find two ways to get out of each room; ensure all doors and windows open easily; teach children how to escape on their own; and practice your fire escape plan.



		Download the Final Action Agenda
		View the Webcasts of the Group A Final Action Hearings
		Code Technology Committee Applications Due October 19
		Code Action Committee Meetings November 14–15
		Ad Hoc Committee on Healthcare Meeting November 19–20





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		Plans Review Supervisor \| Denver, Colorado
		Code Enforcement Inspector \| Schaumburg, Illinois
		Construction Project Manager \| Lakeland, Florida
		Building Inspector \| Little Elm, Texas



		USFA Releases Report on Heating Fires in Residential Buildings
		Builder Confidence Continues to Gain Momentum in September
		AIA Presents Tutorial on Design Thinking at Clinton Global Initiative
		Housing Starts Rise 2.3 Percent in August on Strength in Single-Family
		Single-Family Built-for-Rent Share Remains Elevated



		Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service's Fire Prevention Efforts Recognized
		Grafton, Mass., Building Inspector Taking Zoning Violators to Court
		Leavenworth County, Kan., Signs Board Order for Building Permits
		Why No Check on Buildings Violating Rules Ask Activists in India
		Sultan Approves Construction Projects in American University of Sharjah





		Cool Roofs Versus Green Roofs: How They Top Out
		Green Is the Word in New Home Construction
		Federal Trade Commission Issues Revised "Green Guides"
		Tax Deduction for Retrofitting Commercial Buildings Introduced in Senate
		Micro-Algae Tested for Green Building Facades

Code Update: Significant Code Changes to the 2012 IBC

The specific provisions for mezzanine means of egress have been deleted and replaced with a general reference to Chapter 10 of the International Building Code (IBC). As a result, the means of egress requirements for a mezzanine are consistent with those for other portions of the building regulated as the exit access. Click to continue reading more on this update to the 2012 IBC.

Code Basics: Building, Based on the 2009 International Residential Code
Code Q & A: 2009 International Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes

SEAOSC Hosts Buildings at Risk
Earthquake Loss Reduction Summit

The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) hosted the second annual Earthquake Loss Reduction Summit in Los Angeles. This event was a precursor to the Great California ShakeOut. The goals for the SEAOSC event were to create a forum that will not only increased awareness of seismic risk, but also spurred action. The sessions stressed the benefits of mitigation, highlighted the role of structural engineers, and encouraged synergy among the structural engineering community, emergency managers, policy makers and other stakeholders. The target audience included building officials, architects, engineers, building owners, the public, government officials, insurance company representatives, and police and fire department representatives.

ICC Provides Access to New Guidebook that Makes Permit Review, Installation of Solar PV Systems in California Easier

Fueled by an increasing trend toward sustainability, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are more popular than ever, especially in California. There are still challenges, however, for those trying to install solar PV systems and navigate permitting procedures and requirements that vary by jurisdiction. The California Solar Permitting Guidebook focuses on the permit review and approval to install a solar PV system. It highlights solar PV installations on residential and commercial building rooftops, in parking lots and on parking structures, and those mounted on the ground. Each of these has specific installation requirements addressed in the guide. The Guidebook is available as a free download from the Code Council and print copies are available from the ICC store. Click to continue.

Earn CEUs While Attending the Codes Summit at Greenbuild 2012

In California, the paths to green building and sustainability continue their robust advance. 2012 brought the introduction of the International Green Construction Code, and updates to the California Energy Code and CALGreen are underway to support the continued green growth in the state. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the latest about building green at the CODES SUMMIT and share your code knowledge with the green community. This one-day summit that will dive deep into green building codes and best practices, and will familiarize a diverse community of building professionals with the emerging regulations. Earn CEUs — click here to see the education sessions at the Codes Summit.



		ICC Chapters Hold Annual Conferences
		NYS Building Officials Conference 84th Annual Conference
		Code Officials Conference of Michigan Annual Fall Conference



		Government Relations Highlights — October
		Southern Nevada Chapter Endorses ICC's High School Technical Training Program The Southern Nevada Chapter of ICC announced the successful implementation of ICC's High School Technical Training program at the Clark County School District East Career and Technical Academy.



		ICC-ES Expands Offerings to Manufacturers
		ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) recently launched an Expedited Service program for qualified manufacturers to provide an ICC-ES Evaluation Report (ESR) in six months or less. This specialized program is for manufacturers who must get their product to market fast. As ICC-ES continues to focus on supporting all of its customers, only a limited number of applications can be accepted for this expedited service each quarter. This service and other new approaches are being implemented in order to benefit all ICC-ES customers.

		Earn CEUs—Attend the Free ICC-ES Webinar: Approving Innovative Building Products
		New ICC-ES Evaluation Reports Issued



		IAS Education Sessions at ICC's 2012 Annual Conference
		Building Department Accreditation Evaluator Forum
		Special Inspections—Implementing and Managing IBC Chapter 17 Requirements for Building Departments
		Best Practices: Lessons Learned from the Building Department Accreditation Program

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