Deadline to validate voters is Sept. 19.

ICC Primary Representatives must validate their Governmental Member Voting Representatives by Sept. 19 to vote at the 2016 Annual Business Meeting, Group B Public Comment Hearings, or the online Governmental Consensus Vote that follows the hearings. The Electronic Voter Validation site will remain open through Sept. 19. Questions can be emailed to ICC Membership Services (members@iccsafe.org) or call 888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 33804.

ICC Board approves new membership category, makes appointments.

The ICC Board of Directors, during its July meeting in Casper, Wyo., approved the creation of a new membership category: Participating Member. A Participating Member is an individual who participates in and supports the vision and mission of the organization. Each Participating Member receives a new member kit, a subscription to the Building Safety Journal Online magazine, exclusive access to the members-only area of the website, and discounts on products and services. The new category is specifically designed for the global community and individuals who reside outside of the U.S. Also at the meeting, the Board approved appointments to the ICC Evaluation Service Board of Managers and to ICC's Professional Development Council.

The future of safety: Helping students build their dreams.

As the construction industry continues to recover from its years-long downturn, it also faces an aging workforce, laid-off construction workers who left the industry for good, and a lack of quality training programs for hourly craft professionals. This is where training programs — such as those offered by the Warwick Area Career Technical Center in Rhode Island and the International Code Council's High School Technical Training Program — step in to help potential construction industry students pursue their career paths.

Don't miss weighing in on IBC Section 1203.1.

A proposed committee interpretation to Section 1203.1 (Ventilation—General) of the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) — regarding natural ventilation of buildings in accordance with Section 1203.4, or mechanical ventilation in accordance with the International Mechanical Code — is posted for ICC Membership review and comment until August 12.

Code essentials of the 2015 IECC.

In conditioned basements, walls must be insulated from the top of the basement wall to at least 10 feet below grade or to the basement floor, whichever is less, according to the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). It is very important for the designer and builder to clearly indicate the final grade on the plans. This will speed building department review for compliance and permit issuance.

(excerpted from the Energy Code Essentials based on the 2015 IECC.)

Ron Burton Golf Outing honors the man by training a new generation of leaders.

The Ron Burton Annual Golf Outing — planned in conjunction with the ICC's 2016 Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo. — is a way to continue the educational legacy of a widely respected man who drew concurrence on safety — and have some fun with fellow golfers, as Ron himself loved to do.

An August filled with valuable training.

If you're looking to enhance your non-technical inspector skills, prepare for the upcoming CASp exam, or want to get hands-on experience with recent or upcoming updates to the I-Codes, ICC has you covered. Learn more about upcoming single-day seminars in California.

Want to increase the transparency of your product's environmental impact?

ICC-ES' Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) program provides opportunities for manufacturers to increase transparency regarding the environmental impacts of their products using established international standards. EPDs are designed to meet the global market demand for science-based, transparent and quality-assured information about product environmental performance.

What building departments want.

Many building departments pursue IAS accreditation to verify they are operating at acceptable standards and to improve services to meet the needs of their communities. To that end, a teleconference meeting was held July 12 to review accreditation of the Building Inspections Division of the city of McKinney, Texas. To earn building department accreditation from the International Accreditation Service, the department must demonstrate industry-best practices in its permitting, plan review and inspection services.

The must-have app for disaster preparedness.

One of the easiest things you can do to be better prepared before, during and after a disaster is to have the latest version of the FEMA mobile app. Featuring National Weather Service alerts for up to five different U.S. locations, preparedness information and tips, emergency checklists, easy-to-set safety reminders, and disaster resources for shelters and recovery centers in your area, this app will help you stay safe and informed during disasters.

Ron Lynn goes out with a bang.

In a heartfelt letter to individuals who have participated on the Major Jurisdiction Committee — both currently and throughout the years — former ICC Board President and Major Jurisdiction Committee Chair Ronald Lynn expressed his appreciation to those who have volunteered, and announced his upcoming retirement.

What we're reading, following and covering.

There's a lot happening — domestically and globally — in building safety, fire prevention, sustainability and resiliency right now. Our aim is to provide busy professionals like you with a weekly run-down of the most compelling industry news stories concerning the safety, science and performance of the built environment. We do the reading for you and break down the latest news and information into an easy-to-digest format with fresh insight.

WCBO, WAFM, ICC raise money for heart transplant.

The boards of the Wyoming Conference of Building Officials (WCBO), Wyoming Association of Fire Marshals (WAFM), and the International Code Council held their respective board meetings July 20-21 in Casper Wyo. The three organizations raised nearly $3,000 to offset medical expenses for Bailey Williams, daughter of WCBO member Greg Williams, chief building inspector, Cheyenne, Wyo., who is preparing for her second heart transplant. To contribute towards Bailey's medical expenses, please contact Tom Scranton at tscranton@cheyennecity.org.

2016 ICC Chapter meetings & events.

WCBO presents individuals with honorary membership
CBOA joins CT Gov. at code adoption process bill signing
NCTPTC hosts ICC school supply drive
ICC Central Coast Chapter holds summer picnic

ICC affiliate sponsors