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ICC MEMBER NEWS Dan Carlson Named Oregon Building Official of the Year Corvallis Development Services Manager Dan Carlson (left), who has been working for the city for 17 years, has been named the state's Building Official of the Year for his work on Corvallis' online permits system, his work on statewide organizations, and his community service. Carlson championed several initiatives for the city of Corvallis through technology and organizational changes that are designed to make the development more timely and predictable for project applicants and transparent to the community at large. With a very strong commitment to customer service, he has been a strong advocate for protecting public health and safety through effective administration of building codes. Continue reading story |
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ICC NEWS ICC Board Considers New Education Strategy As part of ICC's ongoing commitment to deliver quality education to the building community, the Code Council Board of Directors is considering a plan to enhance the organization's training and education programs so building safety, fire, design and construction professionals are educated on how best to apply and enforce the International Codes. The plan unveils a strategy that includes a focus on a preferred provider program, premium core training, enhanced online training, and a commitment to staffing the team for the future. Continue reading story |
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NEW ICC RESOURCES ICC Illustrated IBC Handbook Helps Professionals Better Understand Code Application, Compliance The 2012 International Building Code (IBC) Handbook, a new publication from the International Code Council (ICC) and McGraw-Hill Professional, combines detailed discussion with more than 600 color illustrations to support the application of IBC provisions. Previously published in two volumes, the new edition covers both structural and fire- and life-safety provisions in a single reference to ease understanding and proper application of code requirements and achieve compliance. Continue reading story |
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ICC TECHNICAL SERVICES Don't Miss the Live Demonstration of cdpACCESS, ICC's Code Development Process of the Future Make plans to attend a live demonstration of cdpACCESS during the Code Council's 2013 Annual Conference in Atlantic City, N.J. The demonstration and walk through will be held Oct. 1 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern as part of the Annual Conference Education Program. The demonstration will detail what the new cdpACCESS process will be, including how to propose code changes, collaborate, vote, and be able to access the codes and standards. Continue reading story |
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CODES CORNER Significant Code Changes to the 2012 International Plumbing Code The use of a waste connector and sealing gasket is now permitted as an acceptable means to connect floor outlet plumbing fixtures, allowing for water closet installations that are provided with a gasketed waste tube outlet connection. Continue reading story |
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INDUSTRY NEWS Study Proves Why Foreclosed Homes Should Be Screened for Mold Dust samples collected from 41 foreclosed homes and then analyzed for mold concentrations comprising of 20 molds commonly found in water-damaged homes, identified that 88 percent of the foreclosed homes contained dangerous levels of Aspergillus flavus; a very infectious mold that is capable of causing human disease. Eighty-seven percent had one or more molds that have been known to cause childhood asthma and 80 percent of had dangerous levels of Stachybotrys chartarum (Black Mold), which indicated that the homes had suffered severe water damage. Continue reading story |
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ICC JOBTARGET Connect Your Talent with the Opportunities of ICC's JobTarget The International Code Council's JobTarget Board connects thousands of job seekers to hundreds of thousands of positions, companies and prospective employers, facilitating faster, more meaningful connections that target specific audiences of talent, and providing technology and advertising solutions for employers to more quickly and cost-effectively locate the most qualified candidates for their openings. Explore our JobTarget Listings to discover the best solutions to serve you. |
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