Manufacturers and Industry Respond to ICC-ES Achievements in 2013 | |
Learn More about the ICC-ES Building Product Listing Program | |
Recently Published ICC-ES Evaluation Reports and Listings | |
2013 Call for Nominations to the IAS Board of Directors | |
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ICC Board Considers New Education Strategy To help ensure safety in the built environment, the Code Council provides training and education so building safety, fire, design and construction professionals are educated on how best to apply and enforce the International Codes. 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 programs. Presented to the Board this summer by CEO Dominic Sims, 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. |
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It's Not Too Late to Join Us in Atlantic City As a building safety professional, this is your opportunity to have a voice in the code development process. Your participation in the Group B Public Comment Hearings, Oct. 2–10, in Atlantic City, N.J., will help lead to safer construction, saved lives and reduced property losses. Click here for more information on the Code Council's 2013 Annual Conference and the Group B Public Comment Hearings. |
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Got Pins?—Pin Trading Reaches New Popularity at Annual Conference In 2005 I attended my first ICC Conference in Detroit. Upon registering at the conference desk, I was handed my first conference pin with a picture of an old car and the Detroit skyline. Little did I know, this would be the first of many pins to come. |
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10th Annual Bob Fowler Motorcycle Ride Ready to Rumble through New Jersey Mark your calendar for two days of fun during the 10th Annual Bob Fowler Memorial Motorcycle Ride that will precede the Code Council's 2013 Annual Conference in Atlantic City, N.J. On day one, participants will ride through the New Jersey Pine Barrens, by the cranberry bogs, and to Washington Crossing Park. Day two riders will head toward Cape May for a "lighthouse tour." Each day will include stops for some good Jersey food and produce. Weather and participation will determine the Ride route each day. Registration fees are $50 for one rider, one day; $75 for one rider, two days. A commemorative tee shirt is included in the registration fee. Forms are available for your use. |
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ICC Board of Directors Candidates Information Available Online In accordance with CP20-03, the International Code Council is providing a candidates webpage where candidates may pre-file information to be made available to the membership and the Nominating Committee. The Committee's report will be posted there after nominees are determined. A Candidates Forum will be held in conjunction with the Opening Session at the Annual Conference. |
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Fire Service Membership Council Launches eNewsletter The inaugural edition of the Fire Service Membership Council (FSMC) eNews was recently launched. The quarterly newsletter is one of several initiatives undertaken by the Code Council's FSMC Governing Committee to provide concise and timely information about the FSMC Membership Council. The current edition features topics on nationwide wildfire fighting seminars, support of safe housing for homeless veterans, education courses aimed at fire service officials in Atlantic City, the Congressional Fire Services Institute Event, and much more. |
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The BuildStrong Coalition Needs Your Help As a member of the BuildStrong Coalition, the International Code Council supports the Safe Building Code Incentive Act, which is currently going through committee in Congress. This bill is not just about stronger buildings, but is also about saving the lives of first responders and residents in an emergency. |
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For decades, the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has been the industry leader in performing technical evaluations for code compliance, providing regulators and construction professionals with clear evidence that products comply with codes and standards. Having completed hundreds of evaluations of building products, components, methods and materials, ICC-ES has a proven track record of excellence in product evaluations. This record extends to reports regarding sustainability under standards such as the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and other green rating systems. |
Manufacturers and Industry Respond to ICC-ES Achievements in 2013 Manufacturers are endorsing the progress ICC-ES has made over the past year in the ESR, Building Product and PMG listing programs. Initiatives and programs launched as part of a commitment to respond to ICC-ES customers' needs to get their products swiftly into the marketplace has been well received by ICC-ES customers. That is why ICC-ES is experiencing a record year in the areas of building product evaluation, as well as Plumbing, Mechanical and Gas Product evaluation. |
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Learn More about the ICC-ES Building Product Listing Program |
Recently Published ICC-ES Evaluation Reports and Listings |
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The International Accreditation Service (IAS) provides objective evidence that an organization operates at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. IAS is a nonprofit, public-benefit corporation that has been providing accreditation services since 1975. IAS accredits a wide range of companies and organizations, including governmental entities, commercial businesses and professional associations. IAS accreditation programs are based on recognized national and international standards that ensure domestic and/or global acceptance of its accreditations. |
2013 Call for Nominations to the IAS Board of Directors The International Accreditation Service (IAS) a subsidiary of the International Code Council, invites candidates representing current ICC member jurisdictions who are interested in serving on the IAS board of directors for a one-year term commencing December 2013. Two vacancies exist currently. Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest to IAS c/o Chuck Ramani, PE, CBO, president at the following email address: cramani@iasonline.org along with their current resume, references and any other information they feel necessary to support their candidacy. |
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