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Raising Awareness of Building
Safety in Washington, D.C.
The International Code Council has taken its 2012 Building Safety Month message to the streets of Washington, D.C., to increase awareness of how code officials contribute to building safe and sustainable communities. In addition to the ICC flag flying with the Stars and Stripes at the Code Council's Headquarters, a Building Safety Month banner also hangs in the building's plaza. The 2012 Building Safety Month celebration continues through the end of this week.
 
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N.Y. State Senator Earns Code
Council Raising the Profile Award

New York State Senator Betty Little is the 2012 recipient of the International Code Council's Raising the Profile Award. She was nominated by the New York State Building Officials Conference, an ICC Chapter, for her support of code officials. The award recognizes an individual or organization for acts or contributions that raise public awareness of accomplishments by code personnel that improve public safety in the built environment.

ICC Honors Elected Officials for Building Safe Communities

An Illinois Congresswoman, an Idaho State Senator and the Mayor of Cheyenne, Wyo., are the 2012 recipients of Elected Official of the Year Awards conferred by the Code Council. U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (pictured left), State Senator Dean L. Cameron and Mayor Richard L. Kaysen were recognized for their commitments and contributions to building safety at ICC Headquarters in Washington, D.C., during Building Safety Month.

ICC Takes Its Message of
Building Safety to Capitol Hill

Code Council CEO Richard P. Weiland joined members of the ICC Board of Directors for the annual Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C. The ICC contingent visited more than 20 members of Congress to spread the word about Building Safety Month 2012 and how the lawmakers can support the cause in their roles in the federal government. ICC Board President Bill Dupler is pictured with Congressman J. Randy Forbes of Virginia.

FEMA Presents Presidential Proclamation Declaring National Building Safety Month

David Miller (pictured right) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency formally presented President Obama's Presidential Proclamation declaring May as National Building Safety Month to Code Council Chief Executive Officer Richard P. Weiland during ICC's Building Safety Month celebration in Washington, D.C. "The relationship FEMA has with building code officials is the cornerstone of our mission," Miller said. "We thank ICC for a great partnership."

Shah Recipient of High Performance Building Leadership Award

ICC Board of Directors member Ravi Shah was presented the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) Leadership in High Performance Buildings Award. Shah was honored for his work during the development of the International Green Construction Code. Pictured with Shah (center) are ICC Chief Executive Officer Richard P. Weiland (left) and Congressman Russ Carnahan of Missouri, who co-chairs the HPBCCC.
 
  N.A.T.I.V.E. School Opens with IgCC Design, Construction
The Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocational Education (N.A.T.I.V.E.) School District held a grand opening for Phase 1 of its new Central Campus located in Kayenta Township. The school building was designed and built to requirements of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). Kayenta Township is the first jurisdiction in Arizona to adopt the IgCC as it forges a path to sustainable community development. View more photographs.
  FEMA Releases 2011 Tornado MAT Report on
One-Year Anniversary of Joplin, Missouri, Tornado
In response to last year's tornadoes in the Southeast and Missouri, a Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation Assessment Team was deployed to perform assessments of structures affected by the tornadoes, investigate safe room and storm shelter performance, and document lessons learned to help mitigate the loss of life and damage to buildings from future tornado events. Key conclusions of the FEMA MAT report, released on May 22, the one-year anniversary of the devastating Joplin, Mo., tornado, include the need for jurisdictions to adopt and implement current building codes and build safe rooms and storm shelters. Key recommendations include proposed changes to building codes, assessments of all new and existing critical facilities for use as tornado refuge areas, and proposed protections for schools.
  First Phase of New Automated Code
Checking Technology Completed
The Code Council and Fiatech have completed the Proof-of-Concept phase of the AutoCodes Project initiative, which seeks to employ automated code checking technology and Building Information Models (BIM) to help speed up and improve consistency in the building code and approval process. BIMs are complex databases containing detailed design and construction information that can be rendered visually in three dimensions, and checked very quickly.
  Why Should You Attend ICC's 10th Annual Conference?
2012 ICC Annual Conference & Final Action Hearings | October 21-28, Portland, Oregon
Whether you are an ICC Member or non-member, this year's conference will be "the event" that delivers the education, critical information and networking opportunities that can help you thrive in today's building industry. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the (Group A) Final Action Code Hearings. The hearings offer code-enforcement officials, PMG, fire, and design professionals the opportunity to help finalize the 2015 I-Codes. This event is an excellent way for you to learn more about the codes, get involved in the code development process, and let your be voice be heard. Click for details.
  Customer Call Center Seeking Input from Members and Stakeholders
As part of its constant focus on customer service, the Code Council has reintroduced its Customer Call Center. Knowledgeable staff members are available to answer your questions or quickly direct you to experts who can. ICC Members and customers can reach the Call Center by dialing 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233) ext. 0. If you have already taken advantage of this service, please send us your feedback.
  ICC Members and Stakeholders Are Getting Involved with cdp ACCESS
cdp ACCESS is ICC's initiative to enable greater participation in the Code Development Hearings. As this initiative continues to advance, the ICC would like the feedback and involvement of its Members and stakeholders throughout this process. Maintaining the high level of confidence that currently exists in the CDP is essential to ensuring public health, safety, and welfare. Joining the conversation is easy. Visit the Codes and Standards Discussion Forum, where you'll find the cdp ACCESS discussion thread. Here you can contribute to current conversations on cdp ACCESS…or start your own discussion. If you missed the cdp ACCESS meeting in Dallas last April, visit www.iccsafe.org/cdpaccess to download a webcast of the presentation.
  Plunkett Named Building Official of the Year by TBOA
Eddie Plunkett, Director of Public Works and Building Inspector for the City of Fayetteville, has been named the Code Official of the Year by the Tennessee Building Officials Association (TBOA). Plunkett was presented the honor during TBOA's Annual Meeting in Gatlinburg. Click to continue.
Randy C. Pearce, C.B.O., Receives 2011 Jack A. Proctor Award
Fire Officials Selected for Harvard Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program
 
  Code Action Committees (BCAC/FCAC/SEHPCAC) Joint Meeting June 19-20
Code Technology Committee Meeting June 28–29
Ad Hoc Committee on Healthcare Meeting July 12-13
Group A Revised Hearings Order and Results
 
Code Enforcement Officer | Front Range, Colorado
Building Inspector | Hobe Sound, Florida
Mechanical Product Review Engineer | Whittier, California
Inspector | Billings, Montana
Plans Examiner | Walnut, California
New Environmental Product Declaration Program Launched
Sustainable Construction: An Industry Driving Itself
Solar Shingles = Innovation in Green Roofing
Construction Professionals Outline Trends in Green Construction
Certified Green Construction Market Strong in Down Economy
New Construction Market Expected to Soar This Summer
WPI Team to Conduct Groundbreaking Tests on Post-Earthquake Fires
Vision 20/20 Fire Prevention Survey Open Until June 15
Tower Fire Prompts Building Materials Warning
Building Activity, Permits Point to Healing Housing Market
  Massachusetts Official Delivers Encouragement to 200 Building Officials
Arizona Prepares for 2012 Wildfire Season
El Paso, Texas, Wants Building Codes, Inspection Procedures Revised
  Roseville, California, Hires Goats for Urban-Wildland Fire Safety
   
  Do I Need A Building Permit?
Got Green? Construction Needs to Be a Healthier Shade of Green
Commercial Construction Projects Backlog Declines Nationwide
Unemployed Contractors Finding Jobs, But Not in Their Industry
 
 
  Code Council, SEAOSC Offer Structural Engineering Webinars
The Code Council and the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) have collaborated to bring a series of timely, discipline-specific educational webinars on Structural Engineering and code-related topics to the ICC Campus Online. The initial offering includes six webinars: Code Application of Slender Wall and Wall Pier Design; External Post-Tensioning of Glue-Laminated Beams; How Codes Change the Way We Construct Masonry; Christchurch Earthquake 2011 – A Study of Post-disaster Response; Overview & Application 2010 California Building Code (CBC); and Sustainable Case Studies.
  iTunes Store Now Features International Codes eBooks
Construction industry iPad and iPhone users now have easy access to many International Code Council codes, commentaries, standards and handbooks in Apple's iTunes Store. Titles available include the International Codes, among them the debut of the 2012 International Green Construction Code and 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Click to continue.
  ICC CEO Richard P. Weiland Headlines Heart of America Chapter ABM
International Code Council Chief Executive Officer Richard P. Weiland headlined ICC officials speaking to the resurging Heart of America Chapter at its recent annual business meeting in Manhattan, Kan. Click to continue.
Code Council Attends AAPGMI Meeting
New Jersey Building Safety Conference Holds Awards Luncheon
 
  Government Relations Highlights — May
As you all know, May is Building Safety Month, and to celebrate it in our Government Relations department style, every May we have a Hill Day where the Executive Committee of the ICC Board of Directors and local Board members visit their representatives and senators in Congress to spread the word about Building Safety Month, their role as code officials, to talk about building codes and to urge Members of Congress to be supportive. Click here for highlights.
  ICC, CDC and NEHA Unite to Enhance Public Safety
Representatives from the International Code Council (ICC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) have entered into a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) intended to bring enhanced public health, safety and uniformity to design, installation, inspection and operation of aquatic facilities. The MOU reinforces ongoing cooperation and opens avenues for increasing the effectiveness of swimming safety through formal partnership. CDC, NEHA and ICC will share their respective strengths, knowledge and resources to support swimming pool and spa initiatives that advance their common goal to promote public health and safety.
  High-Efficiency Plumbing Fixtures: Smart for the Environment and Business
More and more, designers, builders and even tenants are specifying resource-efficient plumbing products for new construction and renovations. Greater water efficiency is an important aspect of sustainability and is relatively easy to implement. Click to continue.
ICC-ES Report Holders Comply with 2012 I-Codes
ICC-ES PMG and Australian Certification Services Join Forces
 
  BSD SpecLink-E Expands References to IAS to Ensure Competent Fabricators
Building Systems Design, Inc. (BSD) has added specification language for IAS-accredited structural steel fabricators (AC172) to several new sections of its SpecLink-E–Spring 2012 release. BSD's SpecLink-E is a sophisticated master guide specification system subscribed to by architects, engineers and specification writers.
New York City Special Inspection Agency Accreditation Training Scheduled July 11-12
ARCOM's MasterSpec Names IAS for Quality Assurance
ASPE CEO Kendzel Appointed to IAS Technical Advisory Council
  Building Safety Month Activities in Full Swing around the Country
Jurisdictions are hosting "Meet your Building Officials" sessions for consumers, visiting schools to educate students about hazards found around their homes, and performing safety demonstrations in hardware and home stores. Sponsors are in full engagement, including Air Movement & Control Association and its 80,000 members who will spread the Building Safety Month message. The United Services Automobile Association and the Building Officials Association of Texas are planning an elementary school student outreach program. BASF-The Chemical Company has provided information to enrich the content on Energy & Green Building, FEMA on Disaster Safety and Mitigation, and Simpson Strong-Tie for Backyard Safety on deck safety. Click to continue.
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