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Public/Private Sector Collaboration Improves Building Safety ICC Code Development Process Is the Way for Feds to Put Research into Action Federal agencies conclude and agree that code adoption and compliance, training for code officials and updating codes based on lessons learned from natural disasters are major factors in creating more resilient structures and safer communities. "When homes and buildings are built to the most current codes, structures on the edge of the direct path of a tornado or hurricane should be able to survive," said International Code Council CEO Dominic Sims, CBO. "That was the conclusion by the University of Alabama after studying tornado damage in Tuscaloosa. It mirrors findings from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It is about reducing damage." Federal, state and local governments benefit from their involvement in the ICC code development process without taking on the high cost of developing codes and standards. "The FEMA and NIST findings reaffirm the importance of public and private sector collaboration to develop building safety codes," said ICC Board of Directors President Stephen Jones, CBO. "Government can put valuable research into action by participating in the ICC code development process, and using ICC as an established resource to turn to for code official training and certification." Read more |
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Symposium Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Northridge Earthquake The Jan. 17, 1994, Northridge earthquake in California resulted in 57 deaths, thousands injured, and over $20 billion in direct damages. The event spurred important changes to the current practices of earthquake engineering and risk mitigation worldwide, including changes to building codes for steel structures and multi-unit wooden buildings, re-examination of near-field and basin effects for seismic sources, and radical modifications to the risk assessment and insurance sectors. |
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IRC Named Primary Standard for U.S. DOE Weatherization Demonstrating how the I-Codes support the construction industry and government, the National Renewable Energy Lab says the 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings serves as the primary referenced standard. The specifications are based on 30 years of building science expertise. Read more |
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U.S. Treasury Department Report Advocates Statewide Codes The report from the Federal Insurance Office says data supports the adoption of statewide building codes to save lives and reduce the cost of property damage. The report cites a study that estimates building codes would have reduced wind damage from Hurricane Katrina by 80 percent, saving as much as $8 billion. Read more |
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Who pays for your certification fees? According to an early 2013 ICC Member certification survey, 37 percent of respondents pay for their own certification exam registration fees, 57 percent of respondents' fees are paid by their employer. Exam preparation fees are typically paid by the employee: 47 percent of respondents reported paying. According to the survey, as tenure in a code-related field increases, the likelihood that employers pay 100 percent of exam preparation or registration fees decreases. Learn more about ICC's Certification program.
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ICC's Top Call Centers Receive Recognition Reports from 2013 revealed top levels of Member service from subject-specific call centers throughout the International Code Council. Three call centers, however, outshined the rest. The Customer Service/Order department, Accounts Receivable and Evaluation Services were spotlighted as the year's best performers. |
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Online Campus Reveals Updates and Enhancements As we ring in 2014, the ICC Online Campus welcomes some exciting news for the New Year. |
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Commercial Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Exam Development Underway The Certification and Testing department is pleased to report that development of the Commercial Fire Sprinkler and Commercial Fire Alarm exams is on schedule. The exam development committee members, selected for their subject matter expertise, have already defined the scope of the exam and its intended audience. Currently, practicing individuals in the intended audiences as well as the Code Council's Membership have been invited to complete a survey on their job tasks as it relates to commercial fire sprinklers or commercial fire alarms. The survey results will be used to finalize the specifications for the test. Both exams will be available July 1, 2014. |
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Fire Alarm Committee (front row, left to right): Autumn Saylor, ICC staff; Ivey Brown, ICC staff; Lizzie Hudson, ICC staff; David Klein (NV); Lynn Nielsen (NV); (back row, left to right): Shane Clary (CA); Mike Mahoney (FL); Kevin Fore (VA); Dave Miller (WA); Fred Jomisko (FL); and Rick Wood (MA). Not pictured: Travis Tyler (CA). | Fire Sprinkler Committee (left to right): Autumn Saylor, ICC staff; Michael Nier (GA); Rich Soltis, Jr. (NJ); Jeff Hugo (MI); Jim Bilyeu (CO); Tom Noble (NV); and Phillip Brown (TX). Not pictured: Dennis Gentzel (MD) and Jon Roberts (OK). | |
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Hall Retires after 25 Years of Service Government Relations (GR) Senior Regional Manager Roland Hall, P.E., retired in December after 25 years of service with the Code Council. In addition to Pennsylvania, Hall represented the states of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey and West Virginia for ICC's GR Team. |
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Code Council Teams Up with NAHB, NKBA for "Design and Construction Week" Your Design & Construction Week Registration Link The Code Council is excited to partner with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) as a supporting organization for the first annual Design & Construction Week, and the co-location of the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The International Builders' Show will offer 100-plus industry education sessions. and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show will offer 85 sessions. Both IBS and KBIS have tons of opportunities to meet potential industry partners, share your expertise or relax and have some fun. When you register for either show, you will be able to see the exhibits of both IBS and KBIS, as well as the exhibits of a third show, the International Window Coverings Expo, with just one badge. As an ICC member, you can register for the 2014 IBS and/or the 2014 KBIS for a special discounted registration fee that we are only offering to members of our supporting organizations. To receive your special discount, click here. |
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Colorado Chapter Celebrates 60th Anniversary The Colorado Chapter of ICC celebrated its 60th Anniversary last month during its Annual Business Meeting in Colorado Springs. International Code Council Board of Directors President Stephen D. Jones (right) and Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims (left) were on hand to present a special ICC recognition award to outgoing Chapter President Dan Weed (center). The award was a tribute to the Colorado Chapter Members who have produced an amazing legacy of commitment to building safety in the state and steadfast dedication to ICC's mission as a State Chapter. Also, Jones and Sims presented plaques (pictured below left) to Pete Tyree (left) and Wally Prebis (right) for their 50 years of service as Chapter Members. Jones installed the new 2014 Chapter officers (picture below right) during the Annual Banquet. They are: President Mike Metheny, 1st Vice President Kirk Nagle, 2nd Vice President Matt Archer, Secretary Mark Gurule, Treasurer Andrew Blake, and Directors Scott Greer, Mike Jones, Hope Medina, Tom Pitchford and Tom Swanson. |
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ICC Presents Plaque to NYC Councilman Erik Martin Dilan International Code Council State and Local Government Relations Vice President Dorothy Harris (pictured left) presented New York City Councilman Erik Martin Dilan (right), also Chairman of the Committee on Housing and Buildings, with a plaque on Dec. 19, 2013 — the last day of session when the bill to update the NYC Construction Codes passed. Dilan was the sponsor of the bill. |
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Redwood Empire Association Installs Chapter Officers International Code Council Government Relations Regional Manager Larry Brugger attended the Redwood Empire Association of Code Officials (REACO) Chapter meeting and installation ceremony that took place Dec. 3, 2013, in Petaluma, Calif. Pictured with Brugger are members of the incoming board of directors for the chapter. Pictured, from left: Kevin Berger, past president; Larry Brugger; Michael Whitaker, president; Doug Hughes, vice president; Mark Friedman, secretary; Eric Seabrook, treasurer; and Robert Cubley, 2014 past president. |
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Houston BPI Training Event Scheduled for February 10–13 The Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) — a chapter of the International Code Council and the Construction Research Center at University of Texas at Arlington — will be hosting the 14th Houston Building Professional Institute (BPI) training event the week of Feb. 10, 2014, at the Double Tree by Hilton in Houston, Texas. The education programs are offered in 10 tracks, including building, electrical, residential, accessibility, disaster, plumbing/mechanical and more. The International Code Council technical experts will be delivering several of the education seminars during the Houston BPI event. Click here for more information about the courses and to register. |
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NJBOA Holds Annual Meeting, Installs New Officers The New Jersey Building Officials Association (NJBOA) held its Annual Meeting Nov. 20, 2013, in Atlantic City. International Code Council Board of Directors President Stephen Jones (pictured left) swore in NJBOA President Robert LaCosta (center) and presented outgoing NJBOA President James Zaconie (right) with a certificate of appreciation. Also attending were Code Council Board of Directors Past President Ronald Piester and Director Robert Drexler. |
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Capital District NYSBOC Holds 21st Annual Education Conference The Capital District NYSBOC held its 21st Annual Education Conference. Pictured left are the Chapter's officers and the Education Committee. The conference had 425 attendees this year. |
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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. |
ICC and ICC-ES Share Optimistic Outlook for 2014 With the start of the new year the International Code Council (ICC) and ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) are optimistic about the progress and developments within ICC-ES that are aimed at improving the process for each manufacturer. |
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In Other ICC-ES News |
Recently Published ICC-ES Evaluation Reports and Listings |
Learn More about the ICC-ES Building Product Listing Program |
Video: How to Read ICC-ES Evaluation Reports |
Earn CEUs — Attend the Free ICC-ES Webinar: Approving or Selecting Building Products with Confidence |
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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 Webcast February 10 IAS will hold its upcoming accreditation committee meeting February 10, at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. The purpose of the hearing is to establish or revise accreditation criteria pertaining to IAS accreditation programs and to inform the public on IAS principles and major policies. The open hearing process provides all interested parties with the opportunity to contribute ideas or voice their opinions on any item posted on the agenda. For details about the meeting, which will be webcast, click here. |
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