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| Preferred Provider Stakeholder Group Continues Discussions As the International Code Council continues development of the Preferred Provider Program (PPP), a Stakeholder Group consisting of members from across the country representing Code Council Chapters, jurisdictions, associations, educators and industry meets periodically to discuss the details of the program. At the most recent meetings, the Stakeholder Group discussed: • The review turnaround time for Preferred Provider and course approval. • Whether instructors need to be approved. • If all courses from a Preferred Provider must be listed in the live calendar. • Viewed a preliminary design of the Preferred Provider Website. Further information on these topics can be found in the updated Frequently Asked Questions. The Stakeholder Group also provided input related to the fee structure, required course materials for Code Council approval, and whether rosters of training attendees must be submitted to the Code Council as a routine activity. The new Preferred Provider Program is being developed to expand the number of training topics and opportunities available to Code Council Members and other building construction industry professionals. The program will also provide Code Council chapters and other education providers with the opportunity to reach Code Council training customers. The program is planned for launch this fall. |
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| Exam Development Committee Meets, Updates Certification Exams The Exam Development Committees (EDC) for the Code Council's Certification program are hard at work updating exams to the 2015 International Codes and rexamining the combination designations. Thank you to the dedicated individuals who contribute their time and expertise to strengthen the Code Council's Certification program. EDC members were previously appointed by the Board for International Professional Standards and will now be appointed by the Professional Development Council. EDC members serve three-year terms and are selected based on their experience, education, certifications held, previous committee experience, and geographic location/municipality size, to ensure our committees are representative of our membership. |
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| Joint meeting of the Certified Building Official (CBO) and Fire Services Exam Development Committees, held in Birmingham July 21-24. Seated, from left: Kris Bridges, CBO (Martinsville, Va.); Amber Armstrong, CBO (Edmond, Okla.); Eirene Oliphant, CBO (Merriam, Kan.); Autumn Saylor (ICC Birmingham); Ron Klus (Fire Services — Chesterfield, Va.); and Chris Bachman (Fire Services — Indianapolis, Ind.). Standing, from left: Mike Davis, CBO (Miami County, Kan.); Pat Bradshaw (Fire Services — Columbia, S.C.); Steve Swarthout (Fire Services — Bellevue, Wash.); Carl Blanksvard (Fire Services — Rock Springs, Wyo.); Johnathan Hurst (Fire Services — Arroyo Grande, Calif.); and Wayne Pimental, CBO (East Greenwich, R.I.). | Accessibility Exam Development Committee meeting held in Birmingham August 4-6: Back row, from left: Kenneth Hoffman, Jr. (Olathe, Kan.); Larry Hites (Holly Hill, Fla.); and Dennis Thomas (Payson, Utah). Front row, from left: Jon Rose (Burbank, Calif.); Sameh Zaki (Sacramento, Calif.); James Collins (Prince William, Va.), William Hulse (Moab, Utah); and Lizzie Hudson (ICC Birmingham). | |
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| Certified Building Official Exam Development Committee. Seated: Kris Bridges, Amber Armstrong, Eirene Oliphant, Autumn Saylor, Wayne Pimental and Mike Davis. | Fire Services Exam Development Committee. Seated: Johnathan Hurst, Steve Swarthout, Carl Blanksvard, Pat Bradshaw, Autumn Saylor, Ron Klus and Chris Bachman. | |
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| Nine Earn Coveted ICC Master Code Professional Status The achievement of the Master Code Professional (MCP) designation from the International Code Council is the highest level of ICC Certification and has become the gold standard for demonstrating proficiency in the building and fire safety profession. Currently, there are more than 700 MCP professionals worldwide, and their achievements are a benefit to the code enforcement profession, as well as their communities. "The Master Code Professional certification is the pinnacle of all ICC certifications, representing a level of effort, knowledge, and dedication that elevates not only the individual achieving it, but the code official profession as a whole," said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. "Achieving the Master Code Professional certification was a lot of hard work, but it was worth it," said Danny Hawkins, Deputy Building Official for the city of Fort Pierce in Port St. Lucie, Fla. "I consider it a great honor to be part of such an elite group of building safety professionals who are serving and protecting the public." Hawkins earned his first ICC certification in 2005 and currently holds 19 ICC certifications. To become an ICC Master Code Professional, a candidate must first earn eight core ICC certifications plus an additional number of elective ICC certifications. Typical Master Code Professionals hold 17 or more ICC certifications. To become Master Code Professional, certified individuals must complete an additional 45 hours of Continuing Education Units every three years to maintain active status. Master Code Professionals are typically responsible for all technical and management aspects of code enforcement with duties that range from the management of a code enforcement department to the supervision of inspectors and plan reviewers. Click here for information on requirements needed to achieve the Master Code Professional designation. |
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| Get Answers from Code Experts, Sharpen Skills, Earn CEUs at Residential Inspection Institute Chicago, Ill. | September 15-19 There is still time to register for the Code Council's upcoming Residential Inspection Institute! Register now to receive important instruction and materials from experts in building codes and inspection at this interactive, five-day event. Learn step-by-step processes to complete residential building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical inspections. Based on the 2012 International Codes, this course will help you perform residential inspections more efficiently. You will review the latest inspection tools and receive practical information from those that know the codes best. After completing the Institute, you will be better able to: perform effective and efficient residential building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical inspections in compliance with the 2012 International Residential Code; use industry best practices and practical information to improve residential inspection techniques; and identify and use provided resource manuals that will give you the knowledge you need everyday in the field. Develop the skills you need to succeed in the building safety industry. Register today. |
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| Enhance Your Code and Customer Relations Skills with ICC Permit Technician Institute Seattle, Wash. | October 21-22 Be sure you're at the top of your game by attending this two-day training from the International Code Council, the source of the codes. The Permit Technician Institute will build a strong foundation of knowledge on the International Building Code and the International Residential Code and you will learn advanced customer relations skills and techniques that will help you be successful in the many situations you face on the job. Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform your duties in code administration, including obtaining firm grasps on legal aspects, code language, code enforcement, construction document review, permitting and inspection processes. After completing this Institute, you will be better able to: describe an overview of building code enforcement; employ legal principles in the building department; explain the fundamental plan review process; read basic construction documents; use International Codes to find the answers to frequently asked questions; and use strategies and techniques to effectively interact with customers. Ensure your success in the complex building safety industry. Register today. |
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