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| Industry Experts Target Using Best Practices, Educational Opportunities to Combat Fires in Buildings under Construction A roundtable of experts determined that educating construction workers and property owners and managers on existing safety measures is one of the best ways to combat fires in buildings under construction. The roundtable, initiated by the International Code Council, National Association of Home Builders and National Multifamily Housing Council, brought together code and fire officials, contractors and others with technical expertise to review an outbreak of fires in buildings under construction that recently caused major property damage and personal injury. "A recent National Fire Protection Association report shows that over a five-year span, U.S. fire departments responded to at least 830 construction site fires that resulted in more than $56 million in property damages, and another 400 fires were reported from properties undergoing renovations," explained ICC Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. "At least 12 citizens and 70 firefighters were injured during these blazes. Bringing together a diverse group of experts to address this complex and burgeoning issue not only will enhance the health, safety and welfare of the built environment, but better protect the individuals who are involved in its construction." |
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| New ICC Western Regional Office Open for Business Ah, smell that? That's the "new office" smell wafting from the ICC's new Western Regional Office's in Brea, Calif. The Western Regional Office recently moved from the Whittier location to 3060 Saturn St., Suite 100, in Brea. Minutes from the Orange Freeway and the Brea Mall, the new, state-of-the-art facility will enable ICC to better serve Members and customers with codes, standards, products and services to help building safety professionals create better buildings and more resilient communities. The facility will house ICC, ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and International Accreditation Service (IAS) staff. The relocation of the office was complete at the end of August, and staff can't wait for you to visit and show you around. At its new office, ICC is investing in an environment conducive to continual growth and improved efficiencies that will provide clients and ICC Members with expanded services. The new office will enable ICC to continue to lead the industry in accreditation and product certification services and act as the global gateway for ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES) and the International Accreditation Service (IAS) subsidiaries. The new Western Regional Office will be easily accessible for clients, Members, employees and partners, and has close access to essential business amenities, such as restaurants and hotels in a town known for its hospitality and patronage to the arts. The facility features the newest technology and infrastructure to enable ICC's clients and Members to interact seamlessly with each other and with ICC, ICC-ES and IAS technical staff. Features of the new office include a state-of-the-art training center ready to host industry meetings and events to help build and expand the ability of ICC to serve its Members' needs. Consistent with the ICC's commitment to efficiency and environmental excellence, the new facility meets or exceeds CALGreen standards. "ICC is committed to serving as a catalyst for innovations that build a safer world," said ICC Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. "Our new Western Regional Office location is the perfect place for us to further our mission that all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment have access to resources and tools that help ensure safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient communities." |
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| ICC-ES Evaluation Committee Hearing Scheduled for October The following items will be presented for review at the Evaluation Committee hearing October 14 in Birmingham, Ala.: AC47 | Proposed Revisions to the Acceptance Criteria for Structural Wood-based Products AC232 | Proposed Revisions to the Acceptance Criteria for Anchor Channels in Concrete Elements AC326 | Proposed New Appendix for the Acceptance Criteria for Proprietary Wood Preservative Systems — Common Requirements for Treatment Process, Test Methods, and Performance — Wood Glueline Preservative Systems, Appendix K. AC380 | Proposed Revisions to the Acceptance Criteria for Termite Physical Barriers AC385 | Proposed Revisions to the Acceptance Criteria for Special-purpose Sprinklers Used with Fixed Glazed Assemblies to Provide an Alternative to a Fire-resistance-rated Wall Assembly AC429 | Proposed Revisions to the Acceptance Criteria for High-strength Steel Reinforcing Bars AC436 | Proposed Acceptance Criteria for Establishing Seismic Equivalency to Code-prescribed Light-frame Shear Walls AC437 | Proposed Revisions to the Acceptance Criteria for Expansion Bolts in Structural Steel Connections (Blind Bolts) AC458 | Proposed Acceptance Criteria for Exterior Ultra High-performance Concrete Thin Wall Cladding Panels AC459 | Proposed Acceptance Criteria for Proprietary Hydraulic Cement If you are unable to attend in person, the proceedings of the Evaluation Committee will be carried via live webcast. Information on the webcast will be forthcoming. You are invited to submit written comments on agenda items, or to attend the Evaluation Committee hearing and present verbal comments. View the detailed agenda and all the latest information at www.icc-es.org/Criteria_Development/upcoming.shtml. |
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| ICC-ES Technical Staff Present Seminar during China International Roofing and Waterproofing Expo ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) staff presented the seminar "Building Code Requirements for Roofing and Waterproofing Materials and Building Product Evaluation and Certification in the U.S." during the 12th China International Roofing and Waterproofing Expo. This seminar was presented to over 40 attendees by Chris Allen and Ping Cheng, ICC-ES staff engineers. The seminar was the result of a meeting between ICC-ES President Shahin Moinian, P.E. and China National Building Waterproofing Association President, Zhu Dongqing during the February Las Vegas International Roofing Expo. Manufacturers and other attendees, including staff from Chinese testing laboratories, were enthusiastic to learn about the ICC-ES evaluation report program and the new building product listing program. Several manufacturers indicated they were ready to begin the ICC-ES evaluation process and submitted applications as first-time clients. "The seminar and expo booth proved to be very productive," said Cheng. "We were able to explain the benefits of ICC-ES programs, answer several questions and meet many manufacturers who are interested in ICC-ES reports and listings." |
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| FEMA Invites You to Share Your Knowledge of Disaster Resilience The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) 2014-2018 Strategic Plan calls to draw from and work with the whole community to identify leading, community-level resilience indicators that can provide a recurring, overall picture of the resilience of the nation in preparing for, responding to and mitigating against disasters. Continue reading. |
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