Board seeks feedback on proposed revision to referenced standards policy.

The ICC Board of Directors is seeking feedback on a proposed revision to Council Policy 28. It contains criteria that a standard must meet to be updated to a subsequent edition in the International Codes. ICC's Industry Advisory Committee submitted the proposed revision during the Board's meeting at the 2015 Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif. The proposal seeks to ensure transparency and the ability of stakeholders to review currently referenced standards as they are being updated by Standards Developing Organizations. There are more than 1,400 standards referenced in the I-Codes. Click here to submit feedback.

Deadline approaching to submit feedback on committee request.

In accordance with Council Policy 7 Committees and Members, the American Wood Council has requested that the ICC Board of Directors establish an ad hoc committee to investigate the feasibility of new products such as Cross Laminated Timber and Structural Composite Lumber for the construction of buildings in excess of the current height limitations outlined in the International Building Code. In response, the ICC Board is soliciting feedback from stakeholders and interested parties relative to the establishment of such an ad hoc committee. Please submit comments via email to Tallwoodfeedback@iccsafe.org. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 2.

Five appointed to ICC Validation Committee.

During its meeting in Long Beach, Calif., the ICC Board of Directors appointed five individuals to serve on the International Code Council Validation Committee (ICCVC): William L. Dupler, Chair, Chesterfield County, Va.; Neil Burning, National Association of Home Builders; Steve Orlowski, Building Owners and Managers Association International; John Terry, State of New Jersey; and Steve Thomas, Cherry Hills, Colo. The ICCVC is responsible for oversight and certification of the results of the Online Governmental Consensus Vote. In this role, the committee reports the results to the ICC Board, either confirming a valid voting process and result or citing irregularities in accordance with Section 10.2 of Council Policy 28.

New report calls for National Mitigation Investment Strategy to lessen impact of natural disasters.

Days before the third anniversary of Hurricane Sandy — the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history — the BuildStrong Coalition released a new report calling for a National Mitigation Investment Strategy, a comprehensive federal plan to enhance the nation's overall disaster resilience. ICC is a member of BuildStrong that is a coalition of national business and consumer organizations, companies, and emergency management officials dedicated to promoting stronger building codes. Read more.

Number of ICC Master Code Professionals continues to grow.

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 820 MCP professionals worldwide, and their achievements are a benefit to the code enforcement profession, as well as their communities.

Code expert returns to ICC team to support seismic safety, structural resiliency.

Susan M. Dowty, P.E., S.E., brings more than 25 years of experience in the administration, development and interpretation of building code provisions to her new position with the International Code Council. Working in the Government Relations Division as a Regional Manager, she will provide support to ICC members, clients, chapters and agencies. She is a previous California Building Standards Commission member and a former staff engineer for the Code Council's legacy organization in California.

2015 scholarship winners announced.

Six individuals, children of ICC Governmental Members, have been chosen as 2015 Sponsored Scholarship winners from the Code Council. They are: Lucas McClanahan, Columbia, Tenn., ICC General Scholarship; Daniel Bowers, Rochester, N.Y., ICC General Scholarship; Julie Bryant, Severna Park, Md., William Tangye Scholarship; Kyle Boswell, Coker, Ala., C.D. Howard Scholarship; Isabelle Carey, Westerly, R.I., J.W. Neese Scholarship; and Melissa Schubert, Oakland Park, Fla., Charlie O'Meilia Scholarship. Read more.

Significant changes to the 2015 IRC.

A clarification has been made to Section R311.1 (Means of Egress) of the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). The required egress door of a dwelling unit must open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way.

(This information is excerpted from the Significant Changes to the 2015 International Residential Code.)

ICC-SRCC's Prado completes Energy Execs program.

The U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recognized ICC Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC) Executive Director Eileen Prado for completing its Executive Energy Leadership Program. She was one of only 21 leaders selected nationwide to participate in the 2015 Energy Execs program.

Huggins announces retirement from ICC-SRCC.

Jim Huggins, Technical Director for the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC), has announced his plans to retire at the end of this year.

"Jim has had a great career in the solar heating and cooling industry and has left an amazing legacy," said ICC-SRCC Executive Director Eileen Prado. "His expertise and professionalism is highly regarded around the world."

ICC participates in PMI Executive Fly-In.

Code Council CEO Dominic Sims and Government Relations Vice President Chris Ochoa were among the participants in the 2015 Executive Fly-In hosted by Plumbing Manufacturers International in Washington, D.C. The two-day event brought together company executives to meet with Congressional policymakers and leaders on Capitol Hill, as well as representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce and other agencies to discuss water-related issues including conservation and efficiency and public health and safety. Read more.

Start saving water now — ICC, ASHRAE publish new code resource.

ICC and ASHRAE have partnered to publish 2015 WEP: Water Efficiency Provisions of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). The publication is the most complete code resource on water conservation and efficiency. It includes water-related IgCC provisions to support jurisdictions facing critical water challenges and drought. Read more.

Central Florida Chapter golf tournament to benefit memorial and scholarship funds.

The Central Florida Chapter of the Building Officials Association of Florida is hosting its 22nd Annual Bill Neese–Bill Tangye–Ralph Jones, Jr. Memorial & Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament Dec. 4 at the Country Club of Mount Dora. The cost is $75 per person for the super best ball scramble and includes green fees, cart, and lunch. Click here for registration information.

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