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| Disaster Response Network Supports Storm-Damaged Communities Anticipating the needs of jurisdictions for assistance in the aftermath of the recent tornadoes and wildfires, the Disaster Response Network is active. Jurisdictions can access a database of volunteers to assist with building damage assessment, inspections and other code-related functions. Jurisdictions can call the Disaster Support Hotline at 888-ICC-SAFE (888-422-7233), ext. 5238. More information is available on the home page of the ICC website. Click on the "Disaster Network" tab in the "ICC Important Information" section. |
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MEMBER NEWS Oklahoma Officials Moving Forward with School Storm Shelter Program Following two deadly EF5 tornadoes within 11 days—and questions about why an estimated 1,600 Oklahoma schools are not equipped with storm shelters—state officials are moving forward with a privately funded program to provide shelters to schools that don't already have them. Many schools built in the state in recent years were constructed with some sort of shelter, and the "Shelter Oklahoma Schools" program aims to fill in the gaps in older facilities and their communities. The devastating EF5 tornado that hit Newcastle, Shawnee and Moore, Okla., on May 20 claimed at least 24 lives, including seven children who were in the Plaza Towers Elementary School when the storm struck the facility. A second tornado hit the Oklahoma City area on May 31 and claimed at least 18 more lives. Continue reading story |
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ICC NEWS Obama and Christie Praise New Jersey Rebuilding Efforts; Atlantic City Convention Center Awaits the ICC Although they weren't just a couple of guys on a boardwalk in New Jersey, President Obama and Governor Chris Christie recently toured shops and arcades that have been rebuilt in the seven months after Superstorm Sandy tore through the state's coastline. "The Jersey Shore is back and it is open for business," Obama also told residents in Asbury Park, adding, "We all understand there's still a lot of work to be done." Continue reading story |
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NEW RESOURCES New Guide Details the 2012 IECC, Early Bird Discount Available Because energy conservation is an increasingly important factor in building construction, Building Code Basics: Energy is more relevant and valuable than ever before. This straightforward, easy-to-read guide to the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code fills the information gap between the code itself and the tactical information needed for proper application. The book provides solid, practical information on critical energy code applications for residential and commercial construction without text-heavy or complex language. Thorough coverage of essential requirements and reasons for the code provisions, combined with the book's straightforward approach and detailed color illustrations, make Building Code Basics: Energy a vital addition to any library. Continue reading story |
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TECH SERVICES View the Full 2013 Report of the Group B Committee Action Hearings The 2013 Report of the Committee Action Hearing contains all of the proposed revisions of the Group B Committee Action Hearings held April 21–April 30, in Dallas. Public comments are now being accepted. The submission deadline for the Group B Public Comment Hearing is July 15. Continue reading story June 17–18 | ICC Code Technology Committee Meeting June 27–28 | ICC Code Action Committee Meeting July 9–10 | ICC Ad Hoc Committee on Healthcare Meeting |
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CODES CORNER Significant Code Changes to the 2012 International Plumbing Code The thresholds at which indirect waste piping is required to be trapped have been increased and an exception has been added to address clear waste water. In the past, indirect waste piping was required to be trapped where it exceeded 24 inches in horizontal developed length or 48 inches in total developed length. The justification for increased developed lengths without a trap, 30 inches for a horizontal measurement and 54 inches in total developed length, is based on Section 1002.1 addressing fixture traps, including the allowance of 30 inches center-to-center for a combination fixture as permitted in Exception 2. The 54-inch total developed length allowance is simply the 30-inch horizontal length allowance plus the 24-inch vertical distance allowed from a fi xture to its trap. The changes are considered logical and provide consistency with other allowances in the code. Continue reading story |
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INDUSTRY NEWS Hurricane Season Started June 1: Are You Prepared? Now is the time for all Americans living near and along the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Coast to begin preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants citizens to be ready for the Atlantic hurricane season, which started June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30. Hurricane hazards come in many forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes and flooding. Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane. On its "Natural Disaster" webpage, FEMA has numerous tips and resources on how you can prepare for a hurricane, what to do during one, and how to recover after one. Continue reading story |
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ICC JOBTARGET How Construction Can Lose Jobs in a Home Building Rebound The latest jobs report showed a drop in construction employment, but it isn't because the housing boom is slowing. The sector lost about 6,000 jobs overall, according to the Labor Department's jobs report. This was largely due to a decline in hiring for non-residential buildings or public works projects like roads or sewer plants. Combined, these two areas lost 19,700 jobs. Meanwhile, home builders and their subcontractors added 13,300 workers. A big part of the sector's pullback is due to a drop in government-funded construction projects, a trend that has been going on for about two years. Continue reading story |
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