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ICC MEMBER NEWS Riding for the Brand Jim Brown, Deputy Building Official for the city of Gillette, Wyo., and International Code Council Board member, shared his latest endeavor to travel 600 miles and schedule six meetings with decision makers in just a day and a half. "There are some things you take to heart, and more importantly, take to heart and act on," said Brown. "The Cowboy Code of Ethics says 'Ride for the Brand.' The message that you bring is welcome and needs to be spread, and most importantly you do not need to be an ICC Board member to do this. I would challenge you the next time you travel to take the time to visit with other code officials and their decision makers and talk about the important role of the code official, participation with the ICC and the value it brings, and the good work that we all do to safeguard our families, friends and neighbors." Continue reading story |
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ICC NEWS Time Is Running Out to Ensure Voter Eligibility The International Code Council requires that all Governmental Member Voting Representatives are registered and validated to be eligible to vote on code changes. All Primary Member Representatives need to designate or revalidate their Governmental Member Voting Representatives (GMVR) online by August 30, 2013, to be eligible to vote at the Annual Business Meeting or Public Comment Hearing. Check your GMVRs' status online today. |
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NEW ICC RESOURCES New Editions of Structural/Seismic Series Due in September The International Code Council has again partnered with the Structural Engineers Association of California to publish a series of Structural/Seismic Design Manuals updated to the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Each volume provides a step-by-step approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2012 IBC and referenced standards. Continue reading story |
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ICC TECHNICAL SERVICES Webinar Offers Insight into cdpACCESS and the Code Development Process of the Future International Code Council Board of Directors Past President William Dupler will provide an overview of cdpACCESS—the code development platform of the future—during an online webinar on Aug. 28. Plan to attend a live demonstration during ICC's 2013 Annual Conference in Atlantic City. Member attendees will have the opportunity to test out the voting capabilities and view a brief walkthrough of cdpACCESS's interface. Continue reading story |
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CODES CORNER Significant Code Changes to the 2009 A117.1 Accessibility Standard New marking requirements give users a visual cue to determine the location of the ramp, the curb, and where the curb flares are located. Where adjacent curbs are painted, this section requires the flared portion of the curb also to be painted. Continue reading story |
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INDUSTRY NEWS Hurricane Sandy Task Force to Release Major Rebuilding Recommendations The Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force, the group charged with leading the federal government's response to last year's storm, is preparing to issue a major report to President Barack Obama next month, that will detail how billions of dollars in federal aid should be spent to rebuild affected areas and prepare for future storms. Continue reading story |
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ICC JOBTARGET Construction Employment Increases in 191 Areas Construction employment increased in 191 out of 339 metropolitan areas between June 2012 and June 2013, declined in 97 and was flat in 51, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials welcomed the construction employment gains but cautioned that demand remained spotty amid continued efforts to cut federal investments in vital infrastructure projects, including for clean water systems. Continue reading story |
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