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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. |
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Sims Serves as Guest Speaker at ASTM International Fall Board of Directors Meeting Code Council CEO Dominic Sims was the guest speaker at the recent ASTM International Fall Board of Directors meeting in Chicago. Sims gave an overview of the state of the codes and standards industry and discussed possible opportunities for more collaboration between the two organizations. ASTM International is one of five cooperating sponsors of ICC's International Green Construction Code (IgCC), the first model code to include sustainability measures for the entire construction project and its site. Forty ASTM standards are cited in the IgCC, and 13 ASTM technical committees have standards referenced in the code ranging from air quality to thermal insulation. Sims emphasized the strong relationship between ASTM International and the Code Council, which is celebrating its 10th Anniversary as a consolidated organization this year. "The minutes of the first ICC meeting show ASTM at the top of the list of attendees," Sims said. "ASTM is a valued partner." Pictured at the meeting are (left to right) Sims, ASTM Chairman of the Board Mary McKiel, and ASTM President James A. Thomas. Continue reading story |
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Congressmen Advocate for Safe Building Code Incentive Act Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) and Albio Sires (D-N.J.) wrote an Op-Ed in The Hill Newspaper on the occasion of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy in support of the Safe Building Code Incentive Act. The Act is bipartisan legislation designed to encourage states to adopt and enforce strong building codes as a preventative measure against disaster. |
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ICC Expands Member, Chapter Services in California, Western States; Larry Brugger will join the International Code Council Government Relations staff in California as a Regional Manager, and Vicki Worden of Worden Associates will provide additional expertise for standard development projects in ICC's Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) program. |
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Standard Bearers in Energy Code Compliance Recognized in Atlantic City During the Code Council's 2013 Annual Conference in Atlantic City, N.J., the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) recognized the winners of the Standard Bearers: Excellence in Energy Code Compliance Award. This award program, in its second year, honors state and local jurisdictions and individuals that have raised compliance with energy codes and achieved energy reduction in buildings using smart, cost-effective strategies. |
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Upcoming Changes to ICC Exam Appeals Process On January 1, 2014, the candidate exam appeals process will be significantly changed, to allow Certification and Testing to focus resources on those candidates who have a justifiable concern. |
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Public Housing Authorities to Use 2009 IECC for New and Renovated In a Final Rule published on October 24, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has referenced the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as a means for Public Housing Authorities (PHA's) across the U.S. and Indian Housing agencies, to meet energy efficiency goals in new and renovated buildings that they own or manage. The reference to the 2009 IECC comes as a direct result of comments filed by ICC Government Relations in 2011 during the public comment period for the proposed regulation. The Final Rule contains a brief discussion of the issue raised by ICC during the public comment period: |
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NorCal FPO
Supports the Alisa Ann Rush Burn Foundation
The NorCal FPO 4th Annual Driving Ahead for Prevention Golf Tournament was held August 23 at the Chardonnay Golf Club in Calif. A portion of the tournament proceeds are donated annually to the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF), a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing burns and fires and providing services to those who have been affected by a burn injury. At the recent September monthly meeting, ICC's Government Relations staff was in attendance as a check in the amount of $8,000 was presented to Evan Scher, Development Manager of AARBF. For those of you that may be wondering who is Alisa Ann? At age eight, Alisa Ann Rush was fatally injured in a backyard barbeque accident in Southern California. In 1971 AARBF was created with the goal of preventing burn injuries by teaching "Stop Drop and Roll". For more information about the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, please visit www.aarbf.org. |
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NHBOA Attends ICC Chapter Seminar Over 65 members of the New Hampshire Building Officials Association (NHBOA) attended "Increasing the Credibility of the Code Official" an ICC Chapter Seminar on September 11 at the New Hampshire Fire Academy in Concord, N.H. ICC Instructor Laura Scott presented this final seminar of the NHBOA 2013 training calendar. Audrey Cline, T&E Committee Chair, endeavors to offer several ICC training seminars each year. The NHBOA is represented by President Wayne Richardson, Town of Bedford; Vice President Carrie Rouleau-Cote, Town of Auburn; Secretary Dario Carrara, Town of Peterborough; and Treasurer William McKinney, Nashua. |
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California High Desert Chapter Installs New President, Board Members
This very active chapter is committed to providing current and relevant information and forums for communication in the interest of promoting uniformity in the application of codes and building inspection for the construction industry, and the architectural and engineering professions of Southern California. The High Desert Chapter of ICC serves the Building Code Enforcement Agencies of the city of Santa Clarita, Northern Los Angeles County, city of Lancaster and city of Palmdale. The installation of the new board members was facilitated by Lee Clifton, ICC's Government Relations Representative for California. Ray Moreau with the city of Lancaster is the new president. Jim Gustin with Los Angeles County is first vice president. Warren Bennett, city of Lancaster, is second vice president. Francis Dominguez, Los Angeles County, is Secretary. Bud Davis, city of Palmdale, is treasurer and Julia Regan, city of Santa Clarita, is now past president. |
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FAPGMI Holds 48th Annual Seminar and School of Instruction The Florida Association of Plumbing, Gas & Mechanical Inspectors(FAPGMI) held its 48th Annual Seminar and School of Instruction September 15-18 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, Fla. The FAPGMI celebrated its 48th year, representing its 10 chapters, located throughout the state. The outgoing president is Daryl Dillow, Building Inspector III Plumbing & Mechanical with the city of Fort Meyers. The new president for 2013-2014 is Harold Moser, Chief Mechanical Inspector with the city of West Palm Beach. Lee Clifton, Director of Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, & Swimming Pools (PMG) Resources introduced the attendees to the 2012 IPC and what is headed Florida's way. ICC Board of Director, Bob Boyer was also in attendance to install the new 2013-2014 Chapter President and new Officers. Both Lee and Bob presented Past President Daryl Dillow with a pen and certificate to thank him for his dedicated service to FAPGMI and ICC. The 2013 Annual Seminar and School of Instruction included education by many of Florida’s leading industry experts. For additional information about the FAPGMI Chapter of ICC, visit their website at www.fapgmi.com. |
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Colorado Chapter Holds Summer Training Conference
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PBOC Holds Annual Conference The Pennsylvania Building Officials Conference (PBOC) held its annual conference in State College. ICC Board of Directors member Rich Truitt (pictured left) addressed the members at the banquet during their annual conference. |
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NCMIA Holds Annual Conference, Swears in Officers
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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. |
New Labeling Adopted for Preservative-Treated Sawn Wood The treated wood industry has adopted stock labeling for ease in identifying preservative-treated sawn wood lumber products that are in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). The end tags will have easily identifiable markings for both American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Standard U1 and ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES) preservative-treated wood products. The AWPA Standard U1 product will include the check mark symbol and the mark of the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) accredited inspection agency. The ICC-ES code complying product will include the ICC-ES Trade Mark and the mark of the IAS accredited inspection agency. Continue reading story |
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CertainTeed Ceilings Takes Advantage of ICC-ES' ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), through its Expedited Service, has issued ESR-3336 to CertainTeed Ceilings, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain. ICC-ES developed the Expedited Service to meet manufacturers' growing market entry needs. ICC-ES clients that qualify for this program can expect turnaround times of no more than six months for new report applications and no more than three months for revisions. Reports evaluated under this service are designated as priority projects and include the same thorough technical evaluation in a condensed amount of time with one main point of contact. Continue reading story |
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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. |
Highlighting Innovation within Accredited Building Departments For the second year, IAS delivered a training program entitled Best Practices: Lessons Learned from Accredited Building Department. The class was delivered in conjunction with the ICC Major Jurisdictions Committee (MJC) during the ICC Annual Conference. |
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