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"Mentoring the Next Generation of Building Professionals" is the theme for Building Safety Month's first week

Over the next 12 years, the industry will experience a loss of 80 percent of the existing skilled workforce. Employers are seeking qualified building trade professionals to fill the positions of retiring employees, and will be vying to hire trained professionals to reinforce their decreasing workforce and to prevent a major job shortage in the building industry. The first week of Building Safety Month addresses what can be done to help preserve the industry's workforce and maintain our high standards for building safety.

 
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Building recognition of code professionals in the U.S. Congress

U.S. Representative Lou Barletta (R-PA 11th District) recognized Building Safety Month and the work of the International Code Council, its board and its members during the May 1 proceedings of the U.S. Congress. His remarks are now part of the Congressional Record — the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress. Congressman Barletta, in his continuous efforts to promote pre-disaster mitigation, has been a tireless advocate for the adoption and enforcement of statewide building codes.

 
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High school program builds a resilient future

Resiliency is the ability to spring back; to recover readily from adversity. Our communities have come back from natural disasters and economic challenges, but how will we recover from the mass retirement of skilled construction professionals and safety code officials already underway?

 
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Code enforcement & economic development go hand in hand

Building Safety Month is a time for code enforcement officials to draw attention to the codes and standards that ensure the safety and integrity of structures and protect communities. It's also a time to recognize the collaboration between developers and development services agencies that work tirelessly year-round to review, inspect and ensure that projects are designed with safety as the highest priority.

 
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FLASH, FEMA launch DisasterSmart initiative

In honor of Building Safety Month, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) unveiled its DisasterSmart — Leadership for a Resilient Future initiative designed for leaders seeking to enhance community resilience before and after natural disasters, and outlining the cost benefits of smart building code practices.

 
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Create a strong foundation for building safety

Science and technology are leading the way for designing and constructing safe, efficient and resilient homes and buildings. This is your chance to illustrate how following up-to-date building safety codes and standards enable technology to be incorporated into buildings while ensuring safety for lives, properties and investments. Using #CodeHeroes, post your photo to ICC's Facebook page or on Twitter.

 
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Helping building departments enforce special inspections

Under the International Building Code, final authority for recognition of special inspections rests with the building official having jurisdiction. Most building departments do not keep a team onboard with expertise required by the building code to perform these types of inspections and attestation of results.

 
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Using codes as problem-solving design tools

Building codes can influence design decisions and are critical to the practice of architecture. With this in mind, the American Institute of Architects encourages architects to be engaged in the process of developing building codes.

 
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Significant changes to the 2015 IRC

A clarification to Section N1102.2.4 (Access Hatches and Doors) of the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) states that vertical doors that access unconditioned attics and crawl spaces do not require an R-value to match the required wall insulation. Such doors must comply with the fenestration U-factor requirements of Table N1102.1.2.

 
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Your chance to learn more about solar technologies

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council is presenting a half-day training session July 12 in San Francisco. National solar code and technical experts will discuss the most recent electric and fire codes and standards updates for solar safety, and their impact on code officials and other professionals, including fire officials.

 
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Say YES to advancing your career

It's never too early to plan the next step in your career, and it's not too early to make your plans for an upcoming ICC Institute. These focused-topic, multi-day events are an opportunity to earn CEUs, learn from expert instructors and build your professional network.

 
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Researchers tackle homeowner participation in wildfire mitigation

What factors influence homeowners to participate or not participate in cost-sharing programs to lower their property's wildfire risk? Researchers and the West Region Wildfire Council recently teamed up to find the answers.

 
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Safety 2.0 spotlight: Members in the military

ICC Members contribute a wide range of expertise to building safety. Understanding your background helps us to better meet your needs, including those who have proudly served, or have loved ones who have served, in the military. We invite all ICC Members to complete a short survey regarding military service to help us support veterans and military personnel.

 
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Pursue your goals at a Certification Test Academy

ICC Certification Test Academies are focused training events specifically designed to help building and code professionals take the next step in their career. They provide a classroom-based experience where you get expert instructors, interactive review exercises, practice exams, individual and group-based activities, and ICC exams.

B2 — Commercial Building Inspector | June 27-30 | Las Vegas
B1 — Residential Building Inspector | July 11-14 | ICC Western Regional Office
S1 — Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector | July 24-26 | Oakland, Calif.

 
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How standards contribute to the success of health care

Intelligent systems have revolutionized modern healthcare, providing new ways for caregivers to deliver treatments to patients, and supporting a streamlined approach to track vital medical information. This year's 2017 World Standards Day paper competition focuses on the use of intelligent systems to improve the quality and delivery of health care.

 
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Tackling building accessibility issues

The International Code Council will participate in the National Americans with Disabilities Act Symposium as an exhibitor and a presenter on topics related to accessibility in buildings. Classes will include a wide variety of topics dealing with accessibility.

 
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NIBS joins ICC Preferred Provider ranks

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) earned recognition as a Preferred Education Provider by the International Code Council. The institute can now offer the nation's building safety professionals an opportunity to attend approved Institute courses and earn credit for their continuing education.

 
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Interesting global construction trivia

The Code of Hammurabi from 1780 B.C. has the first known written building code provision. It states that if a building was constructed so poorly that it collapsed and killed the owner, then the builder was put to death. However, the code had a possible out for builders; if they could survive a swim in the dangerous Euphrates River, they were vindicated.

 
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