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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 is pleased to offer support in a number of ways, including by phone (toll-free 855-ICC-CDP-1 or 855-422-2371) and email (cdpACCESS@iccsafe.org) or in a user's manual, available within cdpACCESS. ICC is pleased to also offer a number of webinars to help you transition. Each webinar will feature approximately 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of a live Q&A, hosted by Laurie Rich, cdpACCESS Project Coordinator. Learn how to log in, create a code change proposal, edit and review your proposal, and submit it to ICC with the cdpACCESS: Creating a Proposal webinar. Join the Collaborating with cdpACCESS webinar to learn how to invite your colleagues to collaborate on a code change proposal and discuss the proposal in cdpACCESS. cdpACCESS: Creating a Proposal • December 3, 10:00 am CST • December 18, Noon CST • January 3, 2014, 3:00 pm CST • January 6, 2014, 9:00 am CST Collaborating with cdpACCESS • November 26, 1:00 pm CST • December 12, 2:00 pm CST • December 31, 10:00 am CST No registration is required. To attend a webinar, visit the cdpACCESS page on the day of the webinar and follow the provided link. |
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Proposed Changes to ICC A117.1-2009 Available for Review until Dec. 9 The first Public Review Draft of proposed changes to the ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standard is available for public comment until Dec. 9. While 325 changes were submitted, only proposals approved by the ICC A117.1 Standard Committee are included in the draft. The Public Review Draft is available online at www.iccsafe.org/A117. |
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Fire Service Access Elevators Coordinate with Accessible Means of Egress The 2009 and 2012 editions of the International Building Code include provisions for Fire Service Access Elevators (FSAE). The intent for requiring FSAE is twofold: (1) to provide for an elevator system useable for a longer period of time during a fire event; and (2) to provide for a system that would increase the comfort level of and the usability for firefighters. Since fire departments use elevators for both staging to fight fires and for assisted evacuation, the addition of these systems also are beneficial for those occupants who need assistance. Continue reading story |
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Group C Code Change Submittal Deadline Extended to January 10, 2014 To give its Members and all code development process participants more time to become familiar with cdpACCESS, and due to the year-end holidays, the Code Council has extended its Group C online code change submittal deadline to Jan. 10 from Jan. 6. cdpACCESS—ICC's new online component of the code development process—will be used for the entire cycle of all activities for Group C Code Development, including for the first time online voting following the Committee Action and Public Comment Hearings. Continue reading story |
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