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Code Council board acts to resolve conflicting codes on maximum plumbing fixture flow rates

The International Code Council's Board of Directors recently took action to resolve a conflict in the upcoming 2018 International Codes related to maximum plumbing fixture flow rates that resulted from the 2016 code change process. The board's action affirmed ICC's commitment to ensuring that all codes are comprehensive and coordinated.

Chapter leaders learned valuable management skills, legal considerations for chapters and maximizing use of social media during the second annual Chapter Leadership Academy in Atlanta.

ICC holds second annual Chapter Leadership Academy

Approximately 50 chapter leaders joined International Code Council Board of Directors President Dwayne Garriss, Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims and other Code Council staff for the two-day event in Atlanta, Ga., covering management skills, legal considerations for chapters and maximizing use of social media platforms.

Hit the links for the next generation

Join us for a day of golf at the third annual Ron Burton Golf Outing. Your participation will help raise funds to develop training and resources for the next generation of code officials.

Find the missing piece: Control your career with ICC University

From knowing what training event is right for you to identifying the right resources for exam preparation and tracking Continuing Education Units, managing the pieces necessary to build your career could be a puzzle... until now.

Beacon building inspector sticks to the plan

Tim Dexter, an ICC member and the building inspector for Beacon, N.Y., since 1994, wears multiple hats, including fire inspector, plumbing inspector, officer, flood plain administrator and zoning administrator. He recently discussed the city's growth, and his thoughts on planning, infrastructure and code development with the Highlands Current.

New FEMA P-1000 publication on school safety available

The Federal Emergency Management Agency unveiled its latest multi-hazard publication — FEMA P-1000, Safer, Stronger, Smarter: A Guide to Improving School Natural Hazard Safety — which offers actionable advice on how to improve the safety of schools in the United States from various natural hazards, including earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, tornados and windstorms. It focuses on both operational guidance and on the physical protection of school facilities.

Significant changes to the 2015 IBC

A modification to Section 1803.5 (Investigated Conditions) of the 2015 International Building Code states that requirements addressing the evaluation of rock materials for foundation support have been updated to be more consistent with current geotechnical engineering practice. In addition, basic requirements for providing adequate underpinning and excavations have been added.

Student essay focuses on code officials & community outreach

Meet Meghan Chudasama, a rising senior at Chantilly High School, who wrote a winning essay on this year's Building Safety Month theme "Code Officials — Partners in Community Safety and Economic Growth" for the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development's first annual Building Safety Month essay contest.

International Code Council Solar Rating and Certification Corporation Executive Director Eileen Prado and ICC State & Local Government Relations Vice President Dorothy Harris attended the Renewable Thermal Alliance Day on May 25 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Alliance is a public-private partnership established to develop the infrastructure for large-scale deployment of renewable heating and cooling.

premiumACCESS: Cracking the codes

Join ICC for a 60-minute webinar offering a walkthrough of the features found on ICC's digital library. Learn how to use this powerful online tool to get the most out of the codes. The next webinar is July 26 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Join by phone (U.S. toll-free) at 1-240-454-0879 (access code 927 396 428).

ICC partners with NYSERDA to publish energy commentary

The Code Council and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority released the Code & Commentary to the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State, 2016 Edition, which assists designers, builders, contractors and code administrators in understanding and meeting the energy efficiency goals of New York State.

Learn the latest in energy efficiency code development

This year's National Energy Codes Conference, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, will cover a variety of critical topics, including code development, implementation, policy, tools and resources, with a focus on achieving compliance. Earn ICC Continuing Education Units while learning the latest information affecting the future of codes and the built environment.

The Texas State Association of Plumbing Inspectors' Annual Education Event is a family event, including children handing out raffle prizes to attendees. Make plans to attend next year's event in Abilene, Texas.

TSAPI celebrates 70 years of building safety service

The Texas State Association of Plumbing Inspectors (TSAPI) held its Annual Education Event June 11-16 in Beaumont, Texas, with plenty of opportunities to learn. International Code Council Board Director Shirley Ellis installed the new TSAPI Board officers and incoming TSAPI President Gilbert Urvina of the city of Frisco, Texas. International Code Council Director of PMG Resources Lee Clifton presented "What's New for Non-Potable Water in the 2015 IPC". The chapter was presented a special plaque in recognition of 70 years of exemplary service in the building safety profession.

Think you know? Think again

Heart disease is not only the number-one killer of humans, but also the number-one killer of firefighters. Sudden cardiac deaths and internal trauma accounted for the largest share of career firefighter deaths last year: of the 69 on-duty deaths, 26 were caused by cardiac issues.

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