Public Comment Hearings results available; OGCV to open Nov. 8.

The results from the 2016 Public Comment Hearing to the ICC Group B International Codes held in Kansas City, Mo., is now available. The start date for the Online Governmental Consensus Vote that follows the Public Comment Hearing is slated to open Nov. 8.

Massachusetts joins states adopting the Energy Rating Index option.

The state of Massachusetts adopted the Energy Rating Index option as a compliance option to its residential energy building codes and adopted a RESNET Home Energy Rating System (HERS) as an Approved Alternative Energy Performance Method. There are now 12 states that have adopted the Energy Rating Index option.

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A stranger's selfless gift leads to love.

Acts of great kindness are done without expectation, and oftentimes a code official's dedication to safety and welfare knows no bounds. Enter our hero, Chris Dempsey, code enforcement officer for the village of Frankfort, Ill., whose good deed helped him save a life. When Chris decided to donate an organ to a random stranger, he had no idea he was saving his own future wife.

Catch up on the highlights from Annual Conference.

Didn't get a chance to keep up with the highlights and events from the Code Council's 2016 Annual Conference? Special issues of ICC eNews were published in Kansas City, Mo., that included information on the ICC Awards presentations, Journey to Leadership in Code Administration seminar, Government Relations Forum, Global Connections Day, Board of Directors elections, Opening Session, Members Forum, Annual Business Meeting, Membership Councils meetings, Building Safety & Design Expo, and other special events such as the 2nd Annual Ron Burton Memorial Golf Tournament.

More than 1,900 photographs are available for viewing or download.

A Delegation of governmental ministers, professors and construction professionals from Peru, and representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the International Code Council visit the Building Division of the city of Anaheim on Oct. 4.

Delegation from Peru visits Anaheim's Building Division.

A Delegation of governmental ministers, professors and construction professionals from Peru, and representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the International Code Council visited the Building Division of the city of Anaheim, Calif., to get a better understanding of U.S. building department operations, processes and procedures, specifically relating to using wood in construction.

Experienced inspectors needed.

Are you a professional inspector with experience in design, construction and/or inspection of factory-built housing? We may have the perfect opportunity for you. As construction of mobile housing units increases over the next few months to meet the needs of recent flooding victims, the Institute for Building Technology and Safety is looking to educate, equip and deploy experienced inspectors with the Code Council's Disaster Response Network.

ICC University: Simplifying the learning experience.

What is the real meaning behind the phrase, "I'm too old to learn?" Maybe this statement is code for, "the process of learning is too difficult, so I would rather not." The Code Council aims to change that perception, and simplify the learning experience in the process, with its new ICC University.

Enhance your plan review skills.

Don't miss out on the Code Council's most in-demand training event. The Plan Review Institute will help you better perform structural, nonstructural and residential plan reviews in compliance with the 2015 International Residential and Building Codes, and provides the perfect venue to network with peers.

New study to examine disaster mitigation & code use to reduce risk.

The National Institute of Building Sciences Multihazard Mitigation Council — with support from FEMA, the International Code Council, and IBHS — is starting a new study to look at the cost effectiveness of disaster mitigation efforts in the public sector, as well as the benefits of using codes to mitigate the impact of natural disasters in the private sector.

Code essentials on cylinder valve protection.

To protect a cylinder from becoming a flying projectile, the International Fire Code requires cylinder valves be protected when they are moved or are in storage. Valve protection is accomplished by either shielding the valve or installing a protective cap. If a cylinder is not constructed with a valve shield, it is equipped with a protective valve cap.

Two essential training courses coming to Qatar.

Enhance your knowledge on the International Standard for Quality Management Systems and the International Food Safety Management System Standard with valuable training offered by the International Accreditation Service on ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2005. Each three-day seminar provides a complete overview of the ISO standard, with valuable insights and tools to help you implement the requirements of each standard.

Looking for ways to serve the industry?

As an International Code Council subsidiary, the International Accreditation Service (IAS) accredits companies and organizations, including governmental entities, commercial businesses and professional associations providing objective evidence that an organization operates at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. Applications are being accepted for the IAS Board of Directors. Qualified individuals must be willing to participate and contribute in the governance of IAS by providing effective guidance on programs, activities and goals. The deadline for applications is Monday, Nov. 21, at 5:00 p.m. Central.

Interesting trivia from the world of construction.

Did you know?
The Hoover Dam could take you from California to New York. A truly massive construction undertaking from 1931 to 1936 — the 3,250,000 cubic yards of concrete used in the construction of the dam would be enough to build a two-lane highway over the nearly 3,000-mile stretch of land between San Francisco and New York City.

The goat is finally gone.

With all due respect to the Cleveland Indians and other baseball teams around the world, staff who are fans at ICC's Central Regional Office in Country Club Hills are rejoicing after the Chicago Cubs finally ended the curse of the billy goat Wednesday night and won the World Series for the first time in 108 years. It's true, the Lovable Losers are no more, so if you visit or call the office, don't be surprised if you hear or see, Go Cubbies!

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