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Board feedback on the ICC code development process due Feb. 15. As previously posted, the ICC Board has directed staff to engage the stakeholders by announcing a "Call for Feedback" on any and all aspects of the ICC code development process. The next step in the process is the deadline for feedback, which is Feb. 15. Feedback received will be posted for comment. The final report will considered by the ICC Board at its May board meeting. |
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The International Code Council Family of Companies' theme for 2017 Building Safety Month — a worldwide public safety campaign celebrated in May — is Code Officials: Partners in Community Safety and Economic Growth. During May, the Code Council's 60,000-plus Members, along with other professionals in the construction and design community, will conduct events, including school assemblies, hosting information booths at builder supply stores, and implementing proclamation signing ceremonies to increase awareness about the importance of building and remodeling to modern codes and standards. |
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Code Council & Saudi Building Code National Committee sign agreement to advance building safety & innovation. The International Code Council is supporting the Saudi Building Code National Committee's (SBCNC) efforts to update the Saudi Building Code utilizing current provisions of the 2015 International Codes, including the International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, and others in the I-Code family. Once updated, the Saudi Building Code will improve building safety, trade and innovation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement reflects the long-standing relationship and collaboration between the Code Council and the SBCNC, which dates more than 20 years. |
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The Solar Rating Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC), a member of the International Code Council Family of Companies, and CSA Group are coordinating and unifying standards so stakeholders have access to North American solar thermal standards that best meet the industry's needs. |
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The 2018 National Green Building Standard (ICC/ASHRAE-700) development process is now underway. Applications are being accepted for members of the Consensus Committee and Task Groups — deadline for applications is Feb. 6. The first meeting of the Consensus Committee will be held April 18-19 in Washington, D.C. |
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Significant changes to the 2015 IPC/IMC/IFGC. Section 717 (Replacement of Sewers by Pipe Bursting Method) |
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Calling for submissions that exemplify the theme — The World in 2050 — the American National Standards Institute announced its sixth annual student paper competition as part of its ongoing efforts to spread awareness among postsecondary students of the strategic significance of standards and conformance. |
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Network, share experiences & solve problems with your colleagues. ICC Region III Educational Institute | Feb. 6-10 | Chaska, Minn. |
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ICC-ES issues ESR-3631 to Structurlam Products. ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) issued ESR-3631 to Structurlam Products LP for its CrossLam cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, providing evidence CrossLam CLT panels comply with the code requirements of the 2015 International Building Code and International Residential Code. Cross laminated timber is a relatively new technology involving the efficient use of the timber resource in manufacturing "mass timber" building components; CLT structures often experience faster construction times and also result in net carbon negative buildings. |
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White paper examines role of existing building codes. Existing buildings define the main streets and the skylines of the nation's communities. Yet, as these communities evolve to address changes in their economy and populations, they don't always have the mechanisms in place to assure the safety and security of their citizens. The National Institute of Building Sciences National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards focuses on this issue in a recently released white paper. |
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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. |
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Interesting trivia from the world of construction. Did you know? |
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