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ICC MEMBER NEWS Chan Honored with CALBO Award Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety General Manager Raymond S. Chan was the recipient of the California Building Officials (CALBO) Victor L. Taugher Building Official of the Year Award during the ICC Chapter's 52nd Annual Business Meeting held earlier this month in Anaheim. Chan was honored for his significant achievements on behalf of all building officials and for his extraordinary commitment to helping others in the building code administration profession. Continue reading story |
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ICC NEWS ICC-ES Earns Prestigious WSSPC Award in Excellence The award bestowed by the Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) recognizes ICC-ES Evaluation Reports for identifying safe, effective materials and designs that provide public safety to combat seismic activity, as well as the dedication of ICC-ES staff to maintain the highest level of integrity and service to clients. Continue reading story |
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NEW ICC RESOURCES Learn from the Experts at the ICC Plan Review Institute Improve your efficiency as you review structural, nonstructural and residential plans step-by-step with nationally respected educators. At ICC's five-day Plan Review Institute, you will learn to improve your technical skills through interactive practice exercises and engaging question-and-answer sessions. You will receive valuable tools and detailed checklists you can immediately put to use upon returning to work. Continue reading story |
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BSM NEWS FEMA Supports Building Safety Month This May, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is supporting Building Safety Month (BSM) to promote the importance of high building standards, protecting the environment, and saving energy. Strong building safety, fire prevention, and energy codes and standards puts the Nation in a better position to deal with future challenges. FEMA supports BSM as it strives to help communities reduce the impacts of natural disasters by promoting the importance of high building standards, protecting the environment, and saving energy. Continue reading story |
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ICC TECHNICAL SERVICES ASHRAE Joins NAHB, ICC to Develop National Green Building Standard The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), ASHRAE and the International Code Council (ICC) have agreed to jointly develop the 2015 edition of the ICC/ASHRAE 700 National Green Building Standard. It will be the third edition of the standard, currently named the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700), and the first time that ASHRAE has partnered on its development. Continue reading story |
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CODES CORNER Significant Changes to the 2012 International Fire Code Part of the intent of the International Fire Code is to control conditions that can affect the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders during operations. One condition is obstructions on the roofs of buildings; poorly identified or unidentified obstructions on building roofs can become entanglement hazards or can be potential pathways for stray current if the electrical ground is somehow compromised. A physical guard is required for certain obstructions on roofs with a less than 30 degree slope. Continue reading story |
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INDUSTRY NEWS NIST Issues Final Joplin Tornado Report The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final report on its technical investigation into the impacts of the May 22, 2011, tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. The final report is strengthened by clarifications and supplemental text suggested by organizations and individuals from across the nation in response to the request for comments on the draft Joplin report, released Nov. 21, 2013. Continue reading story |
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ICC VIEWPOINTS Improving Relations between Building Inspectors and Pro Contractors There seems to be a lot of tension between building inspectors and pro contractors with numerous opinions as to the cause. Whatever your opinion, the fact is that inspectors and contractors have the same goals in mind: safety and completing a project as efficiently as possible in order to satisfy the homeowner and move on to the next project. This article provides practical advice for both inspectors and contractors on developing a better working relationship. Continue reading story |
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ICC JOBTARGET Job Numbers Robust, Despite Harsh Weather Construction firms added jobs in 38 states between January 2013 and January 2014, while 27 states experienced construction employment gains between December and January, according to an analysis March 17 by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials said the fact so many states added construction jobs for the year and month despite harsh winter conditions in many parts of the country is a sign that demand appears to be recovering. Continue reading story |
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