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New I-Codes Now Available |
| The two newest additions to the International Family of Codes, the "International Green Construction Code" (IgCC) and the "International Swimming Pool and Spa Code" (ISPSC), are now available for jurisdictions to adopt and enforce. | ||
| The 2012 International Green Construction Code is the path to safe, sustainable and economical construction. The model code for constructing and remodeling buildings is expected to make buildings more efficient, reduce waste, and have a positive impact on health, safety and community welfare. The IgCC will increase the energy-efficiency of structures, while providing direction and oversight of green design and construction. | ||
| The nation's leading code and pool safety organizations joined together to publish the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). It is the first 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. |
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Tell the World You Support Building Safety | |
| The ICC Foundation's campaign, I-Support Building Safety, is underway and with your support will reach this year's goal of 5,000 supporters. Building Safety Month tells the world what you do to create and maintain safe and sustainable structures. Building Safety Month reinforces the need for the adoption of model building codes, a strong and efficient system to enforce those codes, and a well-trained professional workforce to ensure public safety. You can demonstrate your support for Building Safety Month by clicking on the "I-Support" tab on www.buildingsafetymonth.org. Encourage your co-workers, friends and family to do the same, and add the link to your newsletter and website. |
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Searching for Excellence in Fire and Life Safety | |
| The International Association of Fire Chiefs is accepting nominations for the Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award, sponsored by the International Code Council. The award honors those who have dedicated themselves to saving lives through the development of codes, fire-prevention practices and leadership techniques. George Michehl, Fire Marshal of the Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Fire Department and Executive Director Emeritus of the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association (left), was the winner of the 2011 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award. Michehl successfully advocated for regulations in Illinois to require residential fire sprinklers resulting in almost 70 ordinances. His efforts also resulted in the Illinois General Assembly's passage of fire-safe cigarettes legislation and the Greek Housing Fire Sprinkler Retrofit bill. He currently is lobbying to ban novelty lighters. |
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York, Pennsylvania, Fire Chief Buffington Announces Retirement | |
| Fire Chief Steven R. Buffington announced his retirement from the York, Pennsylvania, Department of Fire/Rescue Services effective April 29, 2012. "I have decided that the time is right for me to pursue other opportunities," Chief Buffington said. "I am proud and honored to have been blessed with a spectacular career with the finest Fire Department ever." Buffington currently serves as the President of the York County York Fire Chiefs and Firefighters Association and is active in the Code Council and numerous other organizations. Click to continue. | ||
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Complete Your Annual Report to be Eligible for Education Benefit, COTY | |
| Chapters who submit their Annual Report by June 1 are entitled to receive a complimentary registration for the Chapter President to attend the 2012 ICC Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. In addition, your Chapter will qualify for a 2013 Education Benefit day. | ||
| Finger Lakes Building Officials Association Conference | ||
| Northern Adirondack Code Enforcement Officials Association Annual Conference | ||
| 85th Annual EDIAFC Conference | ||
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Government Relations Highlights — March | |
| The Government Relations Department hasn't slowed down a bit in 2012, with two new code adoptions in Alabama, some new inroads for the IWUI Code, clarification to EPA rules, and some good news in the construction jobs sector. Click here for highlights. | ||
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Special Opportunity FOR ICC's Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Members | |
| Not able to attend the ICC PMG Membership Council meeting on April 29 in Dallas this year? We have been provided with a special, one-time opportunity to webcast the PMG membership Council meeting from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CT. You'll be able to view the entire meeting from your computer, and email your questions or comments to the moderator. We welcome all ICC Members to join us. Non-members are also invited join us for this special glimpse into the Council as well, and we hope you'll see the value of ICC Membership and join us as a one in the future. | ||
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Beyond the Marks: ICC-ES | |
| Building product manufacturers design their products in accordance with applicable codes, standards and applicable rating systems. Such products are evaluated by an accredited product certification agency. Such agencies normally have a mark of conformity, which should mean compliance of the product with an applicable code and/or a standard or rating system. Click to continue. | ||
| Career Opportunities with ICC-ES | ||
| Complimentary April Webinar: Innovative Material Use in Residential Design | ||
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IAS Offers Accreditation Program for Personnel Certification Bodies | |
| The International Accreditation Service (IAS) is offering an accreditation program for personnel certification bodies that verifies that they are in compliance with ISO/IEC Standard 17024, an international standard used as a benchmark for evaluating certification bodies. Personnel certification recognizes an individual's competency, shows commitment to the profession, helps with job advancement and can be an asset both to an employee and an employer. A wide range of professions have voluntary or mandatory certification programs, including construction, nursing, accountancy, information technology and software development. | ||
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Mike Holmes, Building Safety Month Honorary Ambassador | |
| The ICC Foundation is profoundly honored to announce that HGTV Celebrity Mike Holmes will serve as Honorary Ambassador for 2012 Building Safety Month—An International Celebration of Safe and Sensible Structures. Holmes is lending his voice to Building Safety Month because of his longstanding commitment to building safety, sustainability and his successful record in raising public consciousness with his "Make It Right" message. Click to continue. | ||
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