Online Assembly Motion vote closes Thursday, May 26.

Online voting through cdpACCESS on assembly floor motions from the 2016 Group B Committee Action Hearings closes on Thursday, May 26, at 12:00 p.m., Pacific. The results of the online vote will be included in the Report of the Committee Action Hearing that is scheduled to be available June 1. Go to cdpACCESS.com for details.

Validation Committee certifies 2015 Group A results.

In accordance with Section 10.1 of Council Policy 28 Code Development, the ICC Validation Committee has certified the results of the Online Governmental Consensus Vote for the 2015 Group A International Codes. The ICC Board of Directors also confirmed a valid voting process at its meeting last month. View the tabulated results.

ICC-SRCC an industry partner in DOE solar training and education program.

The International Code Council's Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC) is an allied industry partner in the Interstate Renewable Energy Council's two-year project to develop solar resources and training to reach 100,000 industry professionals in the code official, inspection and fire-fighting sectors, with a goal of delivering direct training to 10,000 individuals. Recognizing this, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded grant funding under the new Solar Training and Education for Professionals program.

Central Coast Chapter spreads Building Safety Month message at Cal Poly.

Students from the Construction Management Department of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., were introduced to ICC, the building codes, their importance in the construction industry, and employment options during a public outreach event held May 5 in conjunction with ICC's annual Building Safety Month, held by the Central Coast Chapter of the International Code Council and Simpson Strong-Tie.

Join your colleagues in Kansas City this fall.

Registration is now open for ICC's 2016 Annual Conference and Group B Public Comment Hearings, Oct. 16-25, in Kansas City, Mo. Enjoy tours, special events, in-depth educational sessions and keynote speakers, and maximize every opportunity to network with peers and industry experts at our networking luncheon and the new Building Safety & Design Expo. Join your colleagues from across the county to help finalize code changes to the 2018 Group B International Codes. Register now to take advantage of special pricing for early-bird registration.

"Lucky" Florida braces for the 2016 hurricane season.

Florida's lucky streak may be over. It's been more than a decade since a hurricane made landfall in the Sunshine State, but this summer is expected to be more active than recent years. Weather forecasters say the coming tropical season will be at or near average, but the El Nino pattern that protected Florida in the past has disappeared. Are you prepared for the 2016 Hurricane Season that begins June 1? ICC provides several resources and information to help individuals make their homes, businesses and communities more resilient.

Stretch your dollars — buy before June 30.

Effective July 1, there will be a new price schedule for select products. This early notification will allow you to take advantage of current pricing on some popular items such as the 2015 and 2012 International Codes, Combos and Commentaries. View a complete list of price changes.

Code Essentials of the 2015 IECC.

Snow and ice melt systems linked to the building's energy system, either hydronic or electric, must have automatic controls, according to the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The controls monitor temperature and precipitation, allowing the system to idle in the off mode, and lessening the thermal shock effect and prolonging the functional life.

(This information is excerpted from the Energy Code Essentials based on the 2015 IECC.

New rule for exam candidates.

With multiple code years of exams now available, the Certification Committee received many questions about which edition exam candidates were allowed to use. To accommodate all test-takers, the Certification Committee ruled that exam candidates in the in the National Certification and National Contractor/Trades programs may bring any copyrighted, bound reference into a test site starting May 1, excluding Fire Inspector I/II exams.

Advance your career in code administration.

Demand for new senior code officials is projected to grow in the next 15 years. If you're determined to get that promotion, you must set yourself apart. Register now for ICC's Code Official Institute, June 14-17, in Fullerton, Calif., where you will learn solutions and strategies that will help you address your toughest professional challenges from nationally recognized instructor Ron Lynn, CBO. Help ensure you and your department are prepared to meet the evolving needs of your community.

Prove your excellence: Earn the Metal Building Assembler AC478 accreditation.

This one-hour webinar from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Eastern on June 2 will explain how you can differentiate your company from the competition through the new AC478 accreditation. Established by the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association and administered by International Accreditation Service (IAS), the AC478 accreditation will help metal building assemblers improve their businesses and ensure the highest quality product, service and safety environment in the industry. IAS Metal Building/Fabricator Inspection Program Manager Sandra McCracken is one of four experts that will explain the necessary steps to begin the AC478 accreditation process for your company.

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

2016 ICC Chapter meetings & events.

Monterey Bay Chapter celebrates Building Safety Month
ICC & CBOA exhibit at the CT Design & Trades conference
BSA of VT installs officers at annual meeting
ICC's Rob Drexler addresses MBOIA conference attendees
Reps. Gingrich & Delozier, PENNBOC attend BSM event
PMG, code officials attend Texas ICC Chapter meeting

ICC affiliate sponsors

Training & education opportunities

Upcoming shows & events