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NJBOA Meets at Monmouth County Fire Academy | |
New Officers Sworn In, Certificates of Appreciation Presented for Region VII | |
New York City Special Inspection Agency Accreditation Training Program | |
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CSB Chair Applauds Changes to ICC Codes Addressing Gas Blow Pipe Cleaning Operations and Hot Work The chairperson of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) commended the International Code Council and its Members for revising the International Fire Code and International Fuel Gas Code to prohibit an unsafe practice that killed six workers in a tragic explosion four years ago at the Kleen Energy power generation facility in Middletown, Conn. On February 7, 2010, contract personnel at Kleen Energy, a natural gas-fueled power generation plant then under construction, were conducting an operation known as a "gas blow," whereby large quantities of natural gas are forced through piping at high pressure to remove any debris that could damage the turbine upon startup. The gas and debris were released to the atmosphere, accumulated in a congested area and ignited, triggering a massive explosion that killed six and injured at least fifty. The CSB concluded that the practice of using flammable gas to clean piping is inherently unsafe, and that alternative non-flammable methods, such as blowing with compressed air, are efficient and readily available. "All of us at the CSB were pleased to learn that the 2015 International Fire and Fuel Gas Codes prohibit the conduct of 'gas blows,' an inherently unsafe pipe cleaning methodology," stated CSB Chair Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso. "We commend the ICC for this tremendous step forward." Click here to read more. |
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ICC Board, Staff Involvement in NIBS Serves Building Safety There are many components to building safety. One is teamwork. Another is sharing resources. The International Code Council supports the construction industry in many ways, including working with others to ensure safety in the built environment. |
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CSA Group, ICC Begin Joint Development of North American Standard for Rainwater Collection Systems With the appointment of a U.S./Canadian Consensus Committee, the International Code Council and CSA Group announce the start of a project to develop the new CSA/ICC 805 Rainwater Collection System Design and Installation standard. The standard will ensure the safety and performance of rainwater collection systems, and developed in accordance with ANSI and Standards Council of Canada accreditation requirements for use throughout North America. Click here to read more. |
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ICC, ICC-ES Receive Outstanding Support and Recognition at the International Builders' and Kitchen and Bath Shows The International Code Council (ICC) and ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), supporting organizations of the first-ever "Design & Construction Week" event Feb. 4-6 in Las Vegas, received outstanding support and recognition for their work from code officials and manufacturers alike while attending the shows. |
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High School Technical Program Supported by ICC Featured in Video The Code Council's High School Technical Training Program (HSTTP), which teaches the importance of building codes and provides graduates with an advantage in the job market, is the subject of a video from the Harford County (Md.) Department of Inspections Licenses and Permits. Click here to view the video. |
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Plans Underway for 11th Annual Bob Fowler Motorcycle Ride There are now more than 20 people already registered for the first overnight Bob Fowler Motorcycle Ride. |
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18 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. |
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NJBOA Meets at Monmouth County Fire Academy The New Jersey Building Officials Association (NJBOA) met at the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Freehold, N.J. The NJBOA Chapter President Nick Fabiano presented Chapter Past President Chuck Lasky with a joint resolution of the New Jersey Senate and Assembly honoring him for his service to the Chapter. Lasky is the code official in Lavalette and Seaside Heights, and led the post Sandy tours at the 2013 ICC Annual Conference in Atlantic City. International Code Council Board of Directors President Stephen Jones (pictured center) and Goverment Relations Senior Regional Manager Roland Hall (left) were in attendance and presented the Chapter banner to NJBOA President Robert LaCosta (right). Jones also addressed the organization and updated them on ICC activities. |
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New Officers Sworn In, Certificates of Appreciation Presented for Region VII International Code Council Board of Directors President Stephen Jones (left) attended the Region VII meeting and swore in new Region VII Chairman Brian Gallagher, as well as presented an ICC certificate of appreciation to outgoing Region VII Chairman Richard Soltis (right). |
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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. |
ICC Appoints Michael Gardner as EVP Compliance Programs Veteran association executive will lead efforts to optimize industry compliance initiatives. The International Code Council (ICC) announced the hiring of Michael Gardner as Executive Vice President of Compliance Programs. Gardner will be leading Code Council efforts to maximize the association's performance and achieve its long-term financial goals. Working with the CEO and presidents of ICC's Evaluation and Accreditation services, Gardner will work to coordinate strategic efforts, build industry relationships, expand value for clients and manufacturers, and identify new opportunities to help the ICC leverage knowledge and technical expertise to help clients navigate the complexities around the supply chain, from compliance and regulatory issues to market acceptance. Gardner has served as Executive Director and CEO of the Gypsum Association since 2003, and has served as that industry's lead building code and national legislative policy liaison. His career in association management began in 1993, when he accepted an opportunity to manage the technical standards and services department and direct the educational foundation at a construction industry member-service association. In 1998, he joined the staff of the Gypsum Association as its national building code liaison. After serving in a variety of senior staff positions, he became the Executive Director of the organization in October 2003. "Michael is a seasoned professional with considerable experience in the building codes industry," said Dominic Sims, CBO, Chief Executive Officer of the International Code Council. "ICC is a strong brand in the industry, and we are committed to working with manufacturers and clients to help them demonstrate specific performance and get their products to market faster. As we pursue an aggressive growth strategy in the area of compliance and assessment, Michael's industry network and significant experience will provide invaluable leadership and counsel in this effort." |
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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. |
Marino\WARE, ES Strengthen Relationship with New Listing/Evaluation Reports ICC-ES recently issued a new listing to Marino/WARE (ESL-1005) for diamond mesh and self-furred diamond mesh 2.5# and 3.4# and V-groove mesh in 2.5# and 3.4#, which conform to ASTM C847-09, Specification for Metal Lath and are in compliance with the specified sections of the 2012 International Building Code and the 2012 International Residential Code. In addition to ESL-1005, Marino/WARE holds multiple ICC-ES Evaluation Reports that are current to the 2012 I-Codes. Companies offering lines such as Marino\WARE's structural steel framing products benefit tremendously from having their products evaluated by ICC-ES. Read more |
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In Other ICC-ES News |
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. |
New York City Special Inspection Agency Accreditation Training Program The International Accreditation Service (IAS) will be offering the New York City Special Inspection Agency Accreditation Training Program, April 22–23, in New York City. This two-day IAS training program provides an overview of the IAS Accreditation Criteria for Special Inspection Agencies AC291, ISO/IEC Standard 17020 and New York City Department of Buildings requirements and rules that govern the accreditation of Special Inspection Agencies (SIA). Click here for more information. |
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