COCM Holds Annual Fall Conference at Crystal Mountain Resort | |
Jones, Olszowy, Sims Address Attendees at CAAK Fall Education Conference | |
New Officers Installed at COCOA Annual Meeting | |
IAS Accreditation Committee Meeting Scheduled for February 10 in Los Angeles | |
Newly Accredited Jurisdictions Honored at ICC Annual Conference | |
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Code Council Plans to Update Blueprint to the Future is the International Code Council's long-term business plan that establishes the association's vision, mission and values, and sets clear goals and objectives for the association. The Blueprint was originally drafted in ICC's first year of operation as a consolidated association. It has been updated regularly. Currently, plans are underway to update the Blueprint to look forward to the year 2023. |
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FEMA Recommends I-Codes for A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood plain management report says current model building codes, such as the International Codes (I-Codes), have flood provisions that are consistent with NFIP requirements for buildings and structures. The I-Codes, developed by the U.S.-based International Code Council, streamline building safety compliance and facilitate trade around world. They are a complete set of consistent and coordinated codes. The I-Codes are applied in all 50 states at the state or local level. Federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of State and the U.S. Forest Service also rely on the I-Codes for safe and affordable building regulations. |
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2014 Training Events Announced Get expert training and earn CEUs from ICC, the source of the building codes. Make 2014 the year to learn the skills you need to advance in your career—register now for 2014 training events! ICC employs expert instructors with years of practical, industry and code development experience, and who will lead discussions on how to apply lessons on the job. When you need building safety or code training, turn to the experts who produce the I-Codes. Plan your training now and save your seat in the class of your choice! ICC has the training you need, whether it's in residential inspections, disaster preparedness, plan review, code administration, permitting or building department management. Residential Inspection Institute: Training based on the 2012 International Residential Code — 3.0 CEUs Austin, TX | March 24–28, 2014 Chicago, IL | September 8–12, 2014 When Disaster Strikes: Disaster Response Training — 1.2 CEUs Fairfax, VA | March 12–13, 2014 Oklahoma City, OK | May 5–6, 2014 Des Moines, IA | November 3–4, 2014 2012 Plan Review Institute: Technical Training for Plan Examiners — 3.0 CEUs Atlanta, GA | April 28–May 2, 2014 Myrtle Beach, SC | August 4–8, 2014 Code Official Institute — 2.4 CEUs Orlando, FL | May 19–22, 2014 Permit Technician Institute — 1.2 CEUs Seattle, WA | October 21–22, 2014 |
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Workshops Nearing Completion Two trends involving fire damages are at work in the United States these days. The rate of all fires in the nation is on the decline. But the number of wildfires and wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires is rising steadily, a startling fact to many property owners and community leaders throughout the nation. |
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to USGBC LEED Fellows Class of 2013 Deepa Sathiaram, Executive Director of eN3 Sustainability Solutions, is among the 51 professionals named to the United States Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Fellows Class of 2013. The LEED Fellows program recognizes exceptional contributions to the green building community as well as significant achievements within a growing community of LEED Professionals. The class was announced during the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia. Sathiaram co-developed the ICC-ES Environmental program (formerly SAVE program) for ICC Evaluation Service. She also co-developed the pilot building department accreditation program for the International Accreditation Service. She has spearheaded India's green building movement in the last decade, tirelessly propagating sustainability in the built environment. As an admired leader, green consultant and education advocate, she founded En3 in 2003 to specialize in sustainability and energy efficiency consulting. Since then, under her leadership, En3 has been consulting for over 400 green buildings and 175 million square feet of green buildings worldwide with operations in the U.S., India and the Middle East. |
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ICC Dedicates IBC Handbook in Memory of ICBO's Former CEO James Bihr ICC, ICC Evaluation Service and International Accreditation Service staff, past and present, gathered on September 6 at Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier, Calif., to honor the family of the late James (Jim) Bihr, P.E.—a much revered past President and CEO of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), a predecessor of ICC. |
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Code Council Teams Up with NAHB and NKBA for Design and Construction Week The Code Council is a supporting organization of the first ever "Design and Construction Week," Feb. 4–6 in Las Vegas. Created by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) to improve industry professionalism through education, networking and product knowledge, the event promises to be the largest-ever residential construction expo in the nation in 2014. |
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University of Florida Team Assesses Nov. 17 Tornadoes According to the university’s wind hazard damage assessment team several houses were swept off their foundations, despite having anchor bolts with washers that fastened wood sill plates to the concrete slabs. Click here to read the report about the 45 reported tornadoes that caused significant damage in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. |
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COCM Holds Annual Fall Conference at Crystal Mountain Resort The Code Officials Conference of Michigan (COCM) held its annual fall conference October 14-18 at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Mich. The conference featured four days of education, a scholarship outing, general business meeting and annual banquet. International Code Council Senior Regional Director of Government Relations Corey M. Roblee, was in attendance, addressed the membership and installed the newly elected officers. Chris Fuchs from Benton Charter Township was elected President. Pictured left to right: Jerry Jones, Mike Winkler, Martin Van Berlo, Chris Fuchs, Corey M. Roblee, Paul Featherston, Robert Grostick and Tim Gardner. |
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Jones, Olszowy, Sims Address Attendees at CAAK Fall Education Conference The Code Administrators Association of Kentucky (CAAK) held its fall education conference October 13-16 at the Clarion Hotel in Lexington, Ky. International Code Council Board of Directors President Stephen Jones, Secretary/Treasurer Cash Olszowy, Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, and Sr. Regional Director of Government Relations Corey M. Roblee were in attendance. Jones, Olszowy and Sims addressed the membership during its annual business meeting and Jones installed the newly elected officers. Pictured, left to right: Roblee, Sims and Olszowy attend the scholarship outing with CAAK members. |
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New Officers Installed at COCOA Annual Meeting The Central Ohio Code Officials Association (COCOA) held its annual meeting on October 13 at the Ohio Board of Building Standards in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. International Code Council Senior Regional Director of Government Relations Corey M. Roblee was in attendance, addressed the Membership, and installed the newly elected officers, including COCOA President Mary Sampsel, chief building official of Union County. Pictured, COCOA President Mary Sampsel is installed as COCOA President by ICC Senior Regional Director Corey M. Roblee. |
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Share Your Chapter News with Us Have a recent meeting you'd like to share with your fellow Chapters? Did you start a new program, elect new officers, have a successful training session or recognize a fellow Chapter member? Let's show our Chapter pride by sharing all the great things chapters do throughout the year in the name of public safety. Send your photos, captions and Chapter news items to chapters@iccsafe.org. We'll see that they are published in an upcoming edition of ICC eNews. |
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. |
ICC-ES Inspection Program Enhancement Will Benefit ICC-ES Report Holders, Manufacturers ICC Evaluation Services (ICC-ES), the global leader in product evaluation, is proud to provide the highest quality reports with the widest acceptance in the industry, while offering its valued customers the best service in the industry. With a renewed focus on increasing the speed and flexibility of its services, ICC-ES has set new benchmarks that other entities must try to meet. Now, ICC-ES has yet another way to show its distinctiveness by providing manufacturers with the most thorough, convenient and complete compliance available. This new program will result in increased quality, timeliness, and cost savings for many manufacturers. Continue reading story |
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ICC-ES Evaluation Reports, Building Product ICC-ES evaluation reports, building product listings and PMG listings are the leading building industry resource to verify that innovative building products, systems and materials are up to code. Having completed hundreds of evaluations of building products, components, methods, and materials, ICC-ES has a proven track record of excellence in product evaluations. View recently published ICC-ES evaluation reports and listings. |
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New 2014 Dates Available for the ICC-ES Webinar The ICC-ES webinar, "Approving or Selecting Building Products with Confidence", was designed to help building professionals (building officials, specifiers, designers and others) to better understand the process that goes into developing an ICC-ES Evaluation Report and Building Products Listing, so that they can have confidence when approving or specifying a building product for installation. Register for the complimentary ICC-ES webinar to learn why ICC-ES is the most preferred when it comes to technical evaluations among building officials. CEUs provided. |
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ICC-ES Evaluated SMART VENT Protects Only a few months before Hurricane Sandy devastated the northeastern United States, the U.S. Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act (BW-12) in July 2012. Jurisdictions across the country are now asking what more can be done to protect properties that might be caught in the path of such natural disasters. The second-costliest hurricane in United States history, Sandy's effects were felt in 24 states, with the most significant and tragic losses occurring in New Jersey and New York. 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. | ||||
IAS Accreditation Committee Meeting Scheduled for February 10 in Los Angeles The International Accreditation Service (IAS) Accreditation Committee meetings offer opportunities for stakeholders, accredited organizations, building officials and other interested parties to provide input on IAS' accreditation programs. The next committee meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2014, at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles. The Accreditation Committee meets annually or more often as the need arises, in open, public hearings to consider new criteria and proposed revisions to IAS accreditation criteria. All new and proposed revisions to criteria are posted to the IAS website approximately 60 days before Committee meetings. Interested parties are invited to submit written comments by the designated due date and to make verbal presentations during the meeting. For more information, please contact IAS at (562) 364-8201 or visit the IAS website. |
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IAS recognized building departments for achieving accreditation during 2013 during the ICC Annual Conference Awards Luncheon, in Atlantic City, N.J. IAS awarded commemorative plaques to representatives from the town of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; the city of Philadelphia, Pa.; the city of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Arlington County, Va. |
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