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ICC-ES PMG, SAI Global to Cooperate on Plumbing Product Listings, Allowing Manufacturers Broader Entry to Markets |
| NIBCO Earns ICC-ES PMG Listing for Its Press System | |
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Washington, D.C. Names IAS as Preferred Accreditation Body |
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| Building Safety Month Campaign Materials Available ICC is offering two ways to get campaign materials, such has brochures and posters, for promoting Building Safety Month this May. The first way is to order professionally printed campaign materials in the quantities you need from ICC that fit within your budget. The second way is download promotional materials for free from the ICC website, then, print and make your own copies. Join code enforcement professionals across the country who are holding Building Safety Month events or offering educational brochures and information from their department offices. Get your campaign materials today at www.buildingsafetymonth.org. |
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Building Safety Month Sponsors Recognized ICC is grateful to the American Gas Association, American Institute of Architects, ASTM International, the National Association of Home Builders, and the National Multi Housing Council for being sponsors of Building Safety Month 2013. Their support helps makes it possible to implement this campaign that raises the profile of code officials and the important message about making building safety a priority and raises the profile of code officials and their impact on public safety. |
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Managed Scholarship Deadlines Near The Richard "Dick" Gecoma Scholarship and the Building Official Association of South Carolina Scholarship deadlines are March 15 and April 15, respectively. The two Managed Scholarships are funded solely by the sponsoring ICC Chapters. |
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Sponsored Scholarships Available April 29 Children of code enforcement agency personnel whose jurisdictional authority is an active ICC Governmental Member have the opportunity to apply for five Sponsored Scholarships. Only one application is needed to apply for all the scholarships. Deadline for submissions is June 28. |
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Support for Federal Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is urging national fire service organizations to contact their senators and representatives in support of the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act: |
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ICC 2013 Call for Presentations The Code Council is seeking proposals from anyone interested in presenting to an audience of code officials, inspectors, plans examiners, fire officials, city managers, engineers, architects, and others related to the building safety industry. Deadline for submissions is March 22. |
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NYSBOC Delegates Meet in Liverpool, N.Y. New York State Building Officials Conference (NYSBOC) delegates met March 1 in Liverpool, N.Y. International Code Council Board President Ron Piester and Board member Rob Drexler addressed the group. Pictured, from left, NYSBOC First Vice President Ed Cusato, NYSBOC President James Morganson, NYSBOC Treasurer Doug Scarson and NYSBOC Secretary BJ Gettel. |
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ACCA 2013 and the IE3: Indoor Environment & Energy Expo The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the nation's largest association of indoor environmental systems professionals, awarded Ron Bladen with the association's Distinguished Service Award. Bladen currently serves as President of the Virginia Plumbing Mechanical Inspectors Association, a Virginia ICC Chapter.Bladen was recognized at ACCA 2013 and the IE3: Indoor Environment & Energy Expo, held February 26-March 2 in Orlando, Fla. He was presented the Distinguished Service Award in front of ACCA contractor members at the association's annual Town Hall Meeting. ACCA's Distinguished Service Award is presented occasionally to an outstanding volunteer contributor to the association. Pictured, the Ferris State University (HVACR Department) visits with ICC Director of Plumbing Programs Lee Clifton at the Indoor Environment & Energy Exposition in Orlando, Florida. From left, Joe Pacella "Associate Professor", Kyle Walsh (Student Chapter), Lee Clifton (ICC Director of Plumbing Programs), Andy Maat (Student Chapter), and Micah Ringleberg (Student Chapter). |
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Building Officials of Western Massachusetts Holds Monthly Chapter Meeting The Building Officials of Western Massachusetts (BOWM) held its monthly Chapter meeting on February 20 in West Springfield, Mass. Pictured, BOWM President Paul Tacy addresses the group. |
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| Ohio Association of Plumbing Inspectors Hold Annual Banquet and Installation The Ohio Association of Plumbing Inspectors (OAPI) held its 55th Annual Conference March 3-6 at the Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio. The Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony featured a keynote address from State Senator Troy Balderson. Code Council Senior Regional Manager of Government Relations Corey M. Roblee provided brief remarks to the Membership and installed the newly elected officers, including President Wyatt Simons and Vice President John Baumgartner. |
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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. |
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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. |
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ICC-ES PMG, SAI Global to Cooperate on Plumbing Product Listings, Allowing Manufacturers Broader Entry to Markets The ICC Evaluation Service PMG Listing Program and SAI Global are joining forces to offer a dual certification program for all plumbing, mechanical and gas product manufacturers. Having certified more than 3,000 manufacturers worldwide, SAI Global is Australia's leading and largest certification body. |
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NIBCO Earns ICC-ES PMG Listing for Its Press System ICC Evaluation Service has issued PMG-1098 to NIBCO for its Press System. This ICC-ES PMG Listing allows code officials to quickly determine the press system's compliance to specific codes and standards. The press copper and copper alloy fittings are used in service and distribution piping for hot and cold domestic water, potable drinking and cooking water, condenser and chilled water, and hot water heating. |
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| In Other ICC-ES News |
| Visit ICC-ES at the Upcoming Kitchen and Bath Show |
| Learn More about the ICC-ES Building Product Listing Program |
| Earn CEUs—Attend the Free ICC-ES Webinar: Approving or Selecting Building Products with Confidence |
| Video: How to Read ICC-ES Evaluation Reports |
| Visit the ICC-ES Education Page |
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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. |
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Washington, D.C. Names IAS as Preferred Accreditation Body To ensure inspection agencies are qualified to perform third-party inspections in the nation's capital they must demonstrate compliance with the Construction Codes and the Procedure Manual. To perform third-party inspections, applicants accredited by the International Accreditation Service only need to provide evidence of a current IAS accreditation. |
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