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  ICC Disaster Response Network Supports Communities Damaged by Natural Disasters
Anticipating the needs of jurisdictions for assistance in the aftermath of the recent tornadoes that impacted 12 states, 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. More information is available on this page of the ICC website. Click on the "Disaster Network" tab in the "ICC Important Information" section or call the Disaster Support Hotline at 888-ICC-SAFE (888-422-7233), ext. 5238.
 
    ICC MEMBER NEWS
What They're Saying about cdpACCESS

The Code Council is testing all aspects of cdpACCESS, the new, online cloud-based tool built exclusively for ICC's code development process (cdp). ICC encourages user feedback as the rollout continues leading up to the start of the Group C code development cycle for the International Green Construction Code. Members of the Code Council’s Website Users Group have been involved in the testing phases and here’s what some of them are saying about ICC’s bold step to step to transform the way building codes are developed. Continue reading story
 
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    ICC NEWS
ICC Board Approves New Code of Ethics
The updated code of ethics ensures that ICC Members continue to act with high integrity and that the association's code development process is conducted with no vested interests beyond public safety. With the launch of cdpACCESS, which includes online components to the code development process, the Board's action emphasizes that ICC voting Members will continue to act with professional integrity, competency and conduct. Continue reading story
 
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    ICC TECHNICAL SERVICES
Support for the cdpACCESS Transition
cdpACCESS, ICC's cloud-based system for the code development process (cdp) rolled out on November 15. You can now log in, create a code change, invite colleagues to collaborate and submit your proposal to ICC. ICC will offer a number of webinars to help you transition. The "cdpACCESS: Creating a Proposal" and "Collaborating with cdpACCESS" webinars will feature approximately 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of a live Q&A. Continue reading story
 
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    CODES CORNER
Significant Code Changes to the 2012 IECC
The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) was completely reorganized and renumbered for an easier and more user-friendly format. Although the format has changed, there should be little to no practical difference in the application and utilization of the code, other than it should be easier to identify specific code provisions. Continue reading story
 
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    INDUSTRY NEWS
Save the Date for Northridge 20 Symposium
Mark your calendars for the Northridge 20 Symposium on January 16-17, 2014, in Los Angeles, Calif. The Symposium will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake in Southern California, which served as a catalyst for life-saving changes to earthquake engineering, risk mitigation and building codes. Continue reading story
 
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