Annual reports are due by June 1 to receive full chapter benefits. Hard copies of the Code Council Chapter Annual Report were mailed to each chapter president and secretary this month. Complete your report online.
Show Your Chapter’s
Support at Conference
Sign up to be a sponsor at the 2008 International Code Council Annual Conference. See your chapter logo on a freestanding advertisement‚ in the conference program or at the golf tournament. Many opportunities and special chapter discounts are available. Learn more.
New Product
Catalog Available
Learn more about the newest building safety and fire prevention codes and references.
Download the new ICC Product Catalog today.
Prices are slashed on some of the Council’s most popular items. Visit the online bookstore for ongoing clearance items.
Certification + Membership =
A Winning Combination
Code Council certification is an important accomplishment for all dedicated code professionals. The next natural step is to join a distinct group that offers tremendous career-advancing benefits. Even if your employer is already a Council member‚ wouldn’t you rather receive benefits directly?
Following research that shows code officials prefer to use ICC-ES Evaluation Reports for approving building products‚ but need education on how to use the reports‚ ICC-ES developed an educational presentation on “How to Use ICC-ES Evaluation Reports.” The one-hour presentation is being offered to Council chapters at no cost‚ and explains the code requirements for approving new products‚ the process used to evaluate products‚ the contents of an ICC-ES Evaluation Report‚ and how the report helps code officials determine product compliance. Almost 400 code officials have taken advantage of this free presentation opportunity‚ and a number of chapters around the country have announced interest. Contact Code Council Marketing Specialist Marion Maguire for details on the program.
ICC-ES Senior Evaluation Specialist Si Farvardin (standing left) and Code Council Marketing Specialist Marion Maguire (standing right) deliver a chapter presentation to the New Hampshire Building Officials Association.
New Regional Manager
Roblee
Corey M. Roblee is the Code Council’s newest Government Relations Regional Manager. Corey came onboard in March to serve the states of Ohio‚ Kentucky‚ Michigan and West Virginia. Based out of the Ohio Field Office‚ Corey will be traveling extensively throughout his region over the next few months. He is committed to personal contact and unfettered communication‚ so take advantage of this opportunity to welcome him and invite him to attend your next chapter meeting.
Code Official Alert
Warnings Issued on Phony
Building
Re-inspection Letters
In Modesto‚ California‚ city officials are warning residents about a suspicious letter mailed on re-created letterhead from the city’s Building Inspection Division. Unfortunately‚ scams such as these usually show up in multiple cities. If it can happen to them‚ it can happen to you. Stop this from happening in your community Learn what you can do.
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Six new organizations have been granted chapter status by the International Code Council’s Board of Directors‚ including a new group serving female code officials. The total number of Council chapters is now 329. Read more on the new chapters.
Show Support for the CBCAG Act
If your chapter has not already done so‚ please consider adopting a resolution supporting the Community Building Code Administration Grant (CBCAG) Act of 2007. Adopted chapter resolutions are a powerful means of communication to Congress and the public. During Building Safety Week‚ the Code Council hosted a Capitol Hill delegation of 50 code enforcement professionals‚ including one chapter leader from each of the four 2007 Chapter Award winners. The delegation met with more than 100 Congressional offices on Capitol Hill Day. Read more on this important resolution.
Representatives of the 2006 Chapter of the Year and Chapter Merit Award winners on the rooftop of the Council’s Headquarters office‚ located just blocks from the Capitol‚ after a busy day advocating for the CBCAG Act last year. From left‚ Roger Axel‚ Association of Minnesota Building Officials; Sheila Lee‚ California Building Officials; Kurt Kasson‚ North Texas Chapter; Paul Aston‚ Idaho Association of Building Officials; Tina Rakes‚ Heart of America Chapter; and Vice President of Chapter Relations Laura Scott.
Molly Laycock, a Permit Technician for Sweet Home‚ Oregon‚ displays a BSW booth during the ciy's annual Flowers, Trees‚ Birds and Bees event.
Celebrating Building Safety Week Building Safety Week activities were held May 5-11 in jurisdictions across the U.S. This year’s theme was “Building Safety: Where You Live‚ Work and Play.”
Click here to read more on this year’s Building Safety Week events.
City of Lakes to Host Annual Conference Presidents Qualify for Free Conference Registration
The Code Council’s 2008 Annual Conference and Final Action Hearings take place September 14–23 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Events will include the Final ACtion Hearings, Chapter Breakfast, Council Expo‚ Education Program‚ Annual Business Meeting and much more. Plan now to attend. Chapters that submit their annual report by June 1 will receive a complimentary president’s registration to conference.
Presidents‚ please do not submit your conference registration online. Specially marked packets will be mailed in June to presidents who qualify for the complimentary registration. To register‚ please wait to receive this mailing so that your registration fee can be waived.
If you have any questions regarding your complimentary registration‚ please contact Chapter Programs Manager Patty Bond at 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233)‚ ext. 7205.
Individuals‚ Organizations Wanted
What do George Walker‚ Jerry Mallory‚ David Eisenberg‚ Scott McDonald‚ Don Plass and Thomas Brace have in common? A dedication to the code enforcement profession and to the development of codes and standards in the interest of public safety‚ serving as examples to all building safety and fire prevention professionals. Know of an individual or organization that fits the bill? Now is the time to honor them. Continue reading here.
Recognize Building Safety Achievements 2008 Chapter of the Year Competition Underway
Each year at the Annual Conference‚ the Code Council’s Chapter Awards Program recognizes achievements of chapters and their contributions to the building safety industry. The winning chapter receives a personalized plaque‚ one free day of training and one free registration to the next Code Council Annual Conference. Merit Award winners also receive a plaque and one free registration to the next Annual Conference. One representative from each of the winning chapters are invited as the Code Council’s guest for Capitol Hill Day in Washington‚ D.C.‚ during 2009 Building Safety Week. Applications are due June 1 and were mailed to chapter presidents in April. For more details‚ contact Chapter Programs Manager Patty Bond at 1-888-422-7233‚ ext. 7205.
Invite Council Staff to Your Next Meeting
Code Council CEO Rick Weiland and other Council senior managers are often available to attend chapter meetings to strengthen the partnership between your chapter and the organization. We recognize members are the backbone of the organization and chapters are an effective way to keep the communications channels open. We will work with your chapter to accommodate your needs and keep you updated on the availability of the board or staff members you invite. Please submit your request 90 days prior to your event. Rick and the senior staff look forward to visiting your chapter.
To submit a request‚ click here.
Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (second from right) and Board member Ron Piester (right) visit with officers of the Eastern States Building Officials Federation during their conference in Sturbridge‚ Massachusetts. Weiland was presented with the 2008 Special Achievement Award by the chapter.
Permit Techs Meet at Codes Forum
The Code Council’s Ad Hoc Permit Tech Committee met in Palm Springs‚ California‚ during the Council’s Codes Forum. Twelve of the 15 committee members attended to propose and discuss ideas‚ which will be consolidated into one master list to be presented to the Council Board of Directors. Continue reading here.
Members of the Committee pose with ICC Board Members on the terrace of the Wyndham Hotel.
Permit Techs: Where It All Begins A Special Feature from the March Building Safety Journal
This is where it all begins. Every workday‚ thousands of building department front-counter personnel—typically known as permit technicians—serve tens of thousands of customers. Some departments have multiple‚ specialized permit techs‚ while in many smaller jurisdictions one staff member handles everything. Whatever the case‚ most building officials will readily acknowledge that the permit tech is the hub of their department. Continue reading here.
Thanks for Your Support
The Code Council thanks the following chapters which
came together to provide hospitality at Codes Forum in
Palm Springs.
Arrowhead Chapter
Association of Minnesota Building Officials
California Building Officials
Citrus Belt Chapter
Coachella Valley Chapter
East Bay Chapter
Fire Marshals Association of Minnesota Foothill Chapter
ICC Upper Great Plains Region III
Minnesota Association of Housing Code Officials
Minnesota Building Permit Technicians Association
Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association
Monterey Bay Chapter
Napa/Solano Chapter
Northern California Fire Prevention Officers
Northwest Chapter of Minnesota Building Officials
Peninsula Chapter
Redwood Empire Association of Code Officials
Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials
Southeast Minnesota Code Officials
Southern California Fire Prevention Officers
Southern Nevada Chapter
Southwest Minnesota Chapter
Ten Thousand Lakes Chapter
Ventura Chapter
Yosemite Chapter
Axel First Recipient of Brent Snyder Award
Roger Axel and his wife Mary.
Roger Axel‚ Building Official for the city of New Hope‚ Minnesota‚ is the first-ever recipient of the Brent Snyder Education Award. Presented by the ICC Upper Great Plains Region III, the award is in honor of the late Snyder whose 40 years of experience in code enforcement and training exemplified dedication and service to the pubic and his fellow code officials.
Continue reading here.
SMARTcodes for Building Smart Your Input Is Needed for the Council’s SMARTcodes Project
The Code Council’s SMARTcodes Project Team would like your help. To ensure the Council can bring SMARTcodes to market successfully‚ we need to better understand how to address your needs. To assist us with that important task‚ we have hired Design + Construction Strategies to conduct a survey. We would appreciate your assistance‚ should they contact you. Click here to learn more about the SMARTcodes auto code checking initiative and to take a test drive of SMARTcodes.
Bill Makes Assault on Inspectors a Felony
Wisconsin Senate Bill 278 provides that whoever intentionally causes bodily harm or threatens to cause bodily harm to an employee of a first-class city under specified circumstances will be guilty of a Class H felony. The maximum punishment for the commission of a Class H felony is a $10‚000 fine, three years in confinement‚ and three years under extended supervision. Continue reading here.
