2016 year in review.

The International Code Council, with a steadfast commitment to improving service to its Members and stakeholders and increasing its participation and relevance in the industry, realized a record-setting year in 2016. Organizational and financial goals were achieved for the fourth consecutive year with a positive net margin. Here are some of the highlights from the past year.

ICC Board Director James E. Morganson (right) presents a Northern Adirondack Code Enforcement Officials Association patch to M. Dwayne Garriss congratulating him on his election as President of the International Code Council Board of Directors.

ICC's Board of Directors at work.

The International Code Council Board of Directors met at the beginning of December in San Antonio, Texas, and worked diligently and thoroughly for its Membership. On Dec. 8, the Board conducted a successful workshop featuring a presentation from Mike Conduff, co-author of The OnTarget Board Member: 8 Indisputable Behaviors. The next day, the Board held an enthusiastic meeting where several major-interest items were approved.

IAS issues 900th accreditation.

The International Accreditation Service (IAS), an internationally recognized accreditation body and member of the ICC Family of Companies, issued its 900th accreditation this month. IAS accreditations verify that businesses and organizations have demonstrated compliance with national and international standards to ensure acceptance in domestic and/or global markets. IAS also develops new accreditation programs for organizations seeking to demonstrate the highest level of competence and service in their respective industries.

Significant changes to the 2015 IRC.

A clarification to Section R308.4.7 (Glazing Adjacent to the Bottom Stair Landing) has been made to the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Glazing adjacent to the bottom stair landing is now defined as the area in front of the plane of the bottom tread. Based on a concern that the code might be misapplied to require safety glazing in an area that was behind the hori-zontal plane of the nose of the bottom tread, the new language intends to better define the area adjacent to the bottom stair landing that is consid-ered a hazardous location for glazing.

CIOB releases report on aging population's effect on construction industry.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the leading professional body for managers in the global construction industry, released a report entitled, "The Impact of the Ageing Population on the Construction Industry" that investigated the effect of the aging population upon the construction industry. Through the perception of construction professionals, it examines the industry's awareness of the issue — and its response to it — in terms of the best way to approach the challenge.

Oakland fire prompts L.A. crackdown on unlawful dwellings.

The warehouse fire that killed at least 36 people in Oakland has prompted Los Angeles officials with the city's Department of Building and Safety — an ICC Member — to take a hard look at the many illegal and unpermitted residences in the city. City Attorney Mike Feuer charged the owner of a building in downtown L.A. with several misdemeanors in connection with unlawfully built residences.

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The Redwood Empire Association of Code Officials (REACO) held its installation of officers on Dec. 6 in Petaluma, Calif. Pictured (left-right): REACO Chapter Secretary Charles Lucas, Vice President Tony Piazza, Past President Eric Seabrook, President Glenn Schainblatt, and Treasurer Steve Buffenbarger.

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