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Reminder: All International Code Council offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, for Presidents' Day. The International Code Council Family of Companies wishes you a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Code Council joins other stakeholders in celebrating the passage of the Federal Cost Share Reform Incentive

The International Code Council applauds the inclusion of the Federal Cost Share Reform Incentive as a provision of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on February 9. This provision encourages states to adopt the latest building codes, incentivizes states to invest in the resiliency of their communities, and includes additional disaster relief funds of nearly $90 billion. Read more.

Call for ICC awards nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for International Code Council awards to honor individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to ICC and the building safety industry. These awards will be presented at various events, including, but not limited to, the 2018 ICC Annual Conference Oct. 21–24 in Richmond, Va. The deadline to submit nominations for this year's ICC Awards is March 1, 2018. Nominate now.

ICC Honorary Members call for nominations

The International Code Council Board of Directors is requesting nominations for 2018 Honorary Members. An Honorary Member is a person who has rendered outstanding service to the Code Council. The Honorary Member Committee will consider submitted nominations when compiling its list of candidates. The board will present its list of potential Honorary Members for approval by Governmental Member Voting Representatives in attendance at the 2018 Annual Business Meeting in Richmond, Va. The deadline to submit nominations for this year's ICC Awards is March 1, 2018. Nominate now.

Building Officials Association of Louisiana President Rick Foster holds a recently signed proclamation recognizing May 2018 as Building Safety Month surrounded by the chapter's board of directors and Mark Roberts, lead senior regional manager with ICC Government Relations (back row, third from left).

Building Officials Association of Louisiana first to proclaim Building Safety Month 2018

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. Demonstrating its partnership with the Code Council and investment in community safety and economic growth, the Building Officials Association of Louisiana recently joined the outreach and have proclaimed May 2018 as Building Safety Month.

Discover how you can support Building Safety Month and help showcase the next generation of code officials.

View this year's Building Safety Month video that explains the important work that code officials do and how current, strong building codes are the best way to protect our homes, offices, schools and manufacturing facilities.

New paper explains importance of consistent code adoption cycle

Many jurisdictions in the U.S. have put building codes and standards in place to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. There are benefits and challenges to adopting codes at regular intervals that coincide with the update of the model codes. A new paper by the National Council on Building Codes and Standards provides a brief overview of the adoption cycle process and highlights both the concerns and the benefits of adopting current codes and standards. Read more.

February memorializes the African-American engineers who helped build the Alaska Highway

February marks Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African-American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world in the fields of science, politics, law, sports, the arts, entertainment, and many other fields, including construction, architecture and engineering. Read more.

The Code Council's Doug Hatch (left) spent the day with Woody Brickley (right) as part of the Council's Service Day initiative that aims to acquaint staff with the everyday lives of the members we serve.

Employee Service Day: A visit to the Port of San Diego

On a beautiful day in Southern California, Doug Hatch, program manager/test developer for the Code Council, visited Woody Brickley, chairman of the ICC Concrete Special Inspector Exam Development Committee, who works as a senior engineering and construction inspector for the Port of San Diego. Read more.

Sara Yerkes named to Multihazard Mitigation Council board

Sara Yerkes, senior vice president of Government Relations at the International Code Council was recently named an At-Large member for the Multihazard Mitigation Council's Board of Direction. She served as chair and the Code Council's representative on the National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council, and on the National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards' Existing Buildings Committee. Read more.

Significant changes to the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code

An addition to Section 409.7 (Shutoff Valve Support for Tubing Systems) of the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code states that shutoff valves installed in tubing systems shall be rigidly and securely supported independently of the tubing. Read more.

2018 I-Quest CD just released

The powerful 2018 I-Quest International Codes Complete Collection CD-ROM is the ideal tool for the serious code users who reference and research provisions frequently. I-Quest's Rocket Folio search engine provides state-of-the-art search capabilities, hyperlinks to sections and tables within each code, tools for adding notes and bookmarks, and an "Update" feature to keep your codes current.

Save up to $200 on your EduCode 2018 registration

Register by Feb. 19, 2018, to save $200 on EduCode 2018, a must-attend opportunity for anyone who needs building safety and construction training. EduCode 2018 features highly specialized courses for working professionals on topics essential for expanding your skills, and earning and maintaining certifications and other credentials. Register now.

Don't miss this chance to discuss issues affecting building safety

The Building Official Membership Council (BOMC) will hold a teleconference at 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 21, 2018. All members of the BOMC are invited to attend and participate in the meeting. Join the meeting.

ICC-ES PMG issues first WaterSense certification for spray sprinkler bodies

The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Listing Program issued its first listing report with the WaterSense certification for spray sprinkler bodies to Hunter Industries. The listing report verifies that Hunter's Pro-Spray PRS30 and Pro-Spray PRS40 Series comply with WaterSense specifications. Read more.

Got a question? Think inside the box — the ICC website search box

If you have a question that needs to be answered, googling it, aka, "asking the internet," is one way to find the answer. So, what if you're trying to find information or the answer to a question specific to the International Code Council — our codes, the Assessment Center, Learning Center, cdpACCESS, books available at the ICC store, recent ICC news items, and the like? Well, you can ask the Code Council and find the answers you need using our website search box. Read more.

Reach the next generation of building professionals

The construction industry is facing challenges in attracting and retaining talent to design, construct, operate and regulate buildings. The USA Science & Engineering Festival's Building Sciences Pavilion — to be held April 7–8, 2018, in Washington, D.C. — will help inspire and engage the next generation of building industry professionals. Don't miss your chance to participate.

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.

Expand your professional horizons

The ICC Career Center offers the top jobs available in the construction industry. Code professionals can easily search and apply to open positions, post jobs or get the latest job opportunity resources. View the offerings.

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