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| Join ICC's New Professional Development Council; Have a Voice in National Certification Exams or Education Program To further align the goals of the Education and Certification programs, ICC introduces the Professional Development Council. The newly formed Council will be comprised of two committees, the Certification Committee and the Education Committee, which will each be made up of six members. Members are appointed by the ICC Board of Directors for three-year terms, however the inaugural terms will be one-, two- or three-year terms to achieve staggered term requirements. Members of both committees will be required to meet via web/telephone conference and/or in person up to several times a year, as needed. In-person meetings are generally held at least once a year for a two-day period, with travel expenses reimbursed by ICC. Applications will be accepted for the Certification Committee and the Education Committee until July 1, 2014. For more information, visit the Professional Development Council Applicant Snapshot. To apply, download and complete the application. Applications for consideration are due by July 1, 2014. In addition to the Council's activities, the future of ICC's Education program continues to focus on a preferred provider program, premium core training, enhanced online training, and a commitment to staffing the team for the future. For more information on ICC's training options, including the on-site Hire ICC to Teach program, the in-person options offered through ICC institutes and seminars, and online training available through the ICC Campus Online, visit www.iccsafe.org/education. |
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| Plan Now to Attend ICC's 2014 Annual Conference Registration is open for ICC's 2014 Annual Conference, Group C Public Comment Hearings and Expo, Sept. 28–Oct. 5 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Advance your career by attending top-notch seminars, network with colleagues and peers, and help finalize changes to the 2015 International Green Construction Code by participating in the code hearings. Register now and save. |
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| Use the Summer to Get Everyone ICC Certified Your department has just three more months to participate in the 2014 Get Everyone Certified Challenge! Complete this form by August 15 to join more than 200 jurisdictions who have demonstrated their commitment to protect public health, safety and welfare. If you recently added new staff or some of your staff members have not yet gotten ICC Certified, your department is eligible for the grand prize drawing of $1,100 credit toward ICC education offerings, courtesy of Target. Departments whose entire technical staff is ICC certified will be recognized by: a department listing on the 100% ICC Certified webpage; a personalized certificate for the department from Target; a 100% ICC Certified eBadge to post the department's website; and a sample news release for promoting the staff's achievement. |
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Testimony Supports Safe Building Code Incentive Act and Role of Statewide Codes in Mitigation The Senate Subcommittee on Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Relations, and the District of Columbia met May 14 to discuss the role of mitigation in reducing federal expenditures for disaster response. Attendees agreed that hazard mitigation is not just a federal responsibility. States must also do their share. However, there are certain things the federal government can do to incentivize states to make the right decision. Under the proposed S. 924, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act, states that adopt and enforce nationally recognized model building codes for residential and commercial structures would qualify for an additional four percent of funding available for post-disaster grants, which will be administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Stafford Act. The legislation is a forward-thinking investment from the federal government to incentivize states to not only to build stronger, safer homes and businesses, but to save lives and prevent losses. Read the BuildStrong Coalition Hearing Summary of the Senate Subcommittee meet. |
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International Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO (right), and Board of Directors President Stephen D. Jones, CBO (left), attended the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition where National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) President Henry Green (second from left) and NIBS Board Chair Tim Ryan (second from right) were presented with a plaque in honor of the Institute's 40th anniversary. |
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| "Harford Kids TV News" Features High School Construction Program A new segment, "Construction Kids," shows proper window installation in compliance with the International Residential Code: They do it to code meaning they do it right. The television show also discusses how the high school training program helps students find a career. Click to view the television show. |
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