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MEMBER NEWS Building Inspector Praised for Finding Faulty Flue in Tennessee Home David Stewart doesn't think of himself as a hero, but some of his co-workers in the Town of Collierville's code enforcement division, an ICC Member, think he saved a family from a life-threatening situation. In mid-January, Stewart, who has been a town building inspector for 20 years, was sent to Jackie and Chris Keller's Collierville home to inspect a coil replacement inside the furnace. Stewart did not give his final approval because the furnace's flue pipe, which carries excess heat and carbon monoxide out of the home, was concealed and he was unable to get a complete view of it. On further investigation of the flue pipe, Stewart found that it did not extend through the home's roof and that gas fumes and exhaust heat were flowing into the attic. Continue reading story |
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ICC NEWS Building Safety Month Is Right around the Corner! Building Safety Month 2013 will be celebrated during the month of May to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create and maintain safe, sustainable and resilient homes and buildings in the United States and around the globe. The campaign reinforces the need for adoption of modern, model building codes, a strong and efficient system of code enforcement and a well-trained, professional workforce to maintain the system. Continue reading story |
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TECH SERVICES IFC Lock Down Provisions for Schools The Code Council has received numerous calls from fire officials regarding lock down procedures in schools as a result of the shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Fire officials are being pressured by both school officials and elected officials to approve special locking arrangements. The governors of several states have created special commissions to make recommendations on security issues at schools. Code provisions in the 2009 and 2012 editions of the International Fire Code (IFC) require fire officials to approve lock down plans in facilities. Continue reading story |
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CODES CORNER Significant Code Changes to the 2012 International Building Code A modification has been made to Section 1605.2, Load Combinations Using Strength Design or Load and Resistance Factor Design. The strength design load combinations in the 2012 International Building Code have been coordinated with Section 2.3 of ASCE 7-10 and expanded to include loads due to fluids, F, and other lateral pressures, H, as well as ice loads. Continue reading story |
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ICC JOBTARGET Is Housing Recovery Finally Generating Jobs? The U.S. housing market has come back to life and is offering the most promising news in job creation. According to a report issued by the Labor Department where it said it underestimated 2012's job growth, including construction jobs, the construction sector added 157,000 jobs. The housing sector has added 300,000 jobs since January 2011 with about one-third of these jobs being added in the past three months. A stronger real estate sector typically means increased hiring as companies add carpenters, bricklayers, carpet installers, landscapers, painters and so many more. Spending on construction rebounded last year with a gain of 9.2 percent, after falling in 2011, the Commerce Department said. Spending on residential projects saw its ninth straight monthly increase in December. Continue reading story |
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INDUSTRY NEWS Guidance on Rebuilding and Repairing Safer, Stronger after Sandy The Northeast was most recently hit by Irene and Sandy, both of which were largely flooding events. However, such storms—including future events—can bring high winds, which wreak havoc on property. Now, before the winds blow, is the time to harden communities in the Northeast by strengthening individual homes and businesses, and putting realistic, actionable plans in place for before, during and after a storm. As Sandy recovery continues, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety offers new insights and guidance focused on key rebuilding issues to help residents and business owners repair or rebuild so that their property is stronger and more resilient. Continue reading story |
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NEW RESOURCES Full-Color Guide Focuses on Fundamentals of the 2012 IgCC Building Code Basics: Green, Based on the 2012 International Green Construction Code is a practical guide that familiarizes design professionals, contractors, manufacturers, code officials and others with the fundamentals of the new IgCC. Author Peter Kulzyck helps readers gain a better understanding of higher performance thresholds in the areas of energy, water conservation, and natural resource conservation. Continue reading story |
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