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The Committee Action Hearings start this weekend

Save valuable time and stay on schedule by signing up to receive text message updates on proposed code changes and important session start and end times during the 2018 ICC Committee Action Hearings. Learn more.

Using #2018codehearings, weigh in during the hearings on ICC's Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin social media channels.

If you can't attend in person, watch live video from the Committee Action Hearings online. Broadcasting will begin at 1:00 p.m. ET on April 15. Watch now.

The updates to the proposed changes to the Group A 2018 International Codes are posted. View online.

The staff analysis of standards submitted as part of proposed changes to the Group A 2018 International Codes is posted. View online.

This May celebrate the building codes that protect your family and community

Building codes are often the difference between preservation or destruction and life or death: Building codes save lives. This May join a diverse coalition of corporations, nonprofits, government agencies and professionals supporting Building Safety Month. This global campaign reminds us of the importance of building codes in protecting our families and communities. Read more.

Membership Councils to meet during the hearings

Five of the six ICC Membership Councils — Building Official Membership Council, Fire Service Membership Council, PMG Official Membership Council, Sustainability Membership Council and Emerging Leaders Membership Council — will meet during the 2018 Committee Action Hearings starting this weekend in Columbus, Ohio. Read more.

Members Forum Roadshow provides stage for ICC member feedback

International Code Council Board of Directors President Jay Elbettar and Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims will host the first stop of ICC's Members Forum Roadshow from 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET on April 15 in the Battelle Grand Room in Columbus, Ohio. Read more.

New report confirms that updated, well-enforced building codes work

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety released its 2018 Rating the States report, which assesses the progress of 18 hurricane-prone coastal states along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast in strengthening their residential building codes. Florida's building codes, ranked among the strongest in the nation and based on the International Codes, were ranked first for building code strength. Read more.

Join the #CODEversation

Do you follow the Code Council on Twitter? If so, you're in for some excitement this month. If not, now is a great time to start! We are starting a new monthly social media feature, Twitter chats. With the goal of creating more avenues for engagement with our online community, we will host a Twitter chat every month using the hashtag #CODEversation. An ICC staff member or building safety professional will facilitate an online conversation centered around a building safety theme.

ICC Vice President of Fire Activities Rob Neale will host our first chat about fire safety at 12:00 p.m. ET on April 25. Then, on May 14 ICC Government Relations Regional Manager and Alliance for National & Community Resilience Executive Director Bryan Soukup will host our Building Safety Month chat focused on disaster preparedness and mitigation.

Join in by using the hashtag #CODEversation to share your thoughts or ask questions about topics related to building safety. If you have questions or ideas for future topics, please email communications@iccsafe.org.

Proposed committee interpretation posted for ICC membership review and comment

A proposed Committee Interpretation to Section 907.10 Smoke alarm maintenance of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) was posted for ICC Membership review and comment on March 16, 2018. The review and comment period will end April 15, 2018. View the proposed committee interpretation.

CodeNotes available

As part of its continued goal to serve the needs of plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas officials, the ICC PMG Official Membership Council provides online access to our free and informative CodeNotes. Get your free downloadable copy of the newest CodeNotes on the 2018 International Building and Plumbing Codes: Firestopping for Plumbing and Piping Systems.

Webinar covers fire protection of sloped combustible attic spaces

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) — an ICC-approved education provider with the ICC Preferred Provider Network — will offer its Perspective Series Sponsored Webinar: Fire Protection of Sloped Combustible Attic Spaces at 11:00 a.m. ET on April 19, 2018. The webinar will address a new protection method that delivers superior fire protection while reducing hydraulic demand typically required for these spaces. Register now.

Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code

The 2015 International Building Code (IBC) introduced scoping provisions regarding the accessibility of recreational facilities so that persons with mobility impairments can participate to the best of their ability. A clarification to Section 1110.4.13 (Access to play Areas for Children) of the 2018 IBC states that access to children's play areas is now specifically required where those areas contain play components. Read more.

William Morris files for 30th District seat in Delaware House

William "Shannon" Morris, chief code enforcement officer of Kent County, officially filed to run for the 30th District seat in the Delaware House of Representatives. He serves as president of the Delaware Building Officials Association, and is a member of the Lower Delaware Maryland Building Officials Association. Read more.

Survey: NAWIC seeks input on supporting women in construction

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is launching an effort to engage industry companies in a dialogue about advocation for women in construction and their path to leadership roles. Their first outreach is a national survey that will help NAWIC understand what employers are looking for and identify the barriers and opportunities that exist for their members. Please support this effort by providing your feedback. Vote now.

What we're reading, following & covering

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.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events

For those seeking to expand their professional knowledge or network with industry peers, there are a variety of upcoming events to choose from. View events.

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