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September 14–23
2008 Annual Conference
Minneapolis‚ Minnesota
Registration opens May 1.

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Training

Find out how the Code Council’s Custom Training Programs can help you transition to the new NYS Building Codes. These programs can be designed to meet your jurisdiction’s or organization’s specific needs.

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March 31
International Wildland Urban Interface Code Fundamentals Institute
March 31–April 4
ICC Residential Inspection Institute
April 3
Performing Commercial Plumbing/Mechanical Inspections
April 4
2006 IRC Wall Bracing
April 6-9
Eastern States Building Officials Federation 59th Annual Building Officials Conference
April 14-17
NYSBOC Central Chapter 3rd Annual Educational Conference
April 7–9
Permit Tech Institute
April 14–17
ICC Plan Review Institute
April 16
2006 IBC Mixed Occupancies
April 21-22
2006 IBC Fundamentals Structural/Nonstructural Provisions
April 23
2006 IPMC Fundamentals
April 24
Legal Aspects of Code Administration
May 4
IAS Board Meeting

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New York eReport
March 2008
Volume 3‚ Number 2

NYC Council Passes “Clean-Up Bill”

The New York City (NYC) Council passed Intro 659A--also known as the NYC Construction Codes “Clean-Up Bill”--to the city’s adoption of the 2003 International Building‚ Mechanical‚ Fuel Gas and Plumbing Codes. The legislation contains necessary administrative changes to the new codes.

These changes were incorporated into the electronic copy of the new NYC Construction Codes. The bill’s passage allows the International Code Council to complete its publication of the codes. The new NYC Construction Codes will be effective July 1‚ with a one-year transition where either the new or old codes can be used. View Intro 659A here.

CBCAG Act Supports Code Enforcement

Readers of the New York eReport have an opportunity to support the Community Building Code Administration Grant (CBCAG) Act‚ which if funded by Congress would provide $100 million per year for five years to promote and support the enhancement of local building and fire code enforcement.

The Code Council has launched an online petition as part of its grassroots efforts to increase support for the CBCAG legislation. If you’re inclined to do so‚ and your jurisdiction will allow you‚ sign the petition. Read more about the CBCAG legislation.

Experts Review Proposed Code Changes

Code experts from the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) joined Code Council committee members to review proposed amendments to the 2009 International Codes at the Council’s Codes Forum in Palm Springs‚ California. The DOB experts were appointed in November to Code Council code development committees after the DOB’s passage of the new NYC Construction Codes‚ modeled after the Council’s International Codes. See more coverage here.

Deborah Taylor (center) joins other Code Council committee members participating in code development hearings during Codes Forum.

Pulling No Punches on Safety
Report Highlights Efforts for Safer Buildings

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) submitted the annual report of major building failure investigations in the United States to Congress. The report highlights the first comprehensive set of building code changes based on the NIST World Trade Center investigation approved by the Code Council in 2007. The changes were incorporated into last year’s supplement to the Council’s International Building Code. Read more.

Special Enforcement Plan Launched

In the first six months of a Special Enforcement Plan to raise the bar for construction standards in NYC and to identify repeat offenders and hold them accountable, the NYC DOB has created three new units: the Special Enforcement Team; Professional Certification Review and Audits Team; and the Excavations Inspections and Audits Team. View the progress report.

eFiling Expands Applications

Building on the success of eFiling for electrical permits‚ the NYC DOB is expanding the online system to construction permit application filings. Applicants can now use eFiling to prepare the revised PW-1 Form online for initial and subsequent filings.
Learn more.

Application Filing News

New PW-1 Form Introduced

New PW-2 Now Available

Superintendent Requirement Begins

B-FIRST: Leading NY Industry

The NYC DOB will launch a new hand-held wireless technology for its field inspection teams called “Buildings Field Inspection Technologies” (B-FIRST). Building inspectors can provide more efficient service and inspection results that will be fully integrated with the Department’s Building Information System database.
Check out the application.

SMARTcodes for Building Smart
Unlock the Power of Automated Code Checking

SMARTcodes demo tutorials are available for designers wanting to move away from the time-consuming‚ paper-based‚ code compliance checking process. Learn how to apply buildingSMART concepts and building information models to auto code checking.
Participate in a free tutorial.

Public Safety Officials Recognized
CBCAG Resolution Adopted by NACo

The National Association of Counties (NACo) signed a resolution supporting enactment and funding of the Community Building Code Administration Grant (CBCAG) Act to promote and support local building and fire code enforcement.
View the resolution.
Support the CBCAG legislation.

Raise Awareness
Building Safety Week | May 5-11
Don’t miss this chance to open your doors to the public and provide information on the importance of building codes‚ disaster awareness and loss prevention. Now is the perfect time for you to begin planning Building Safety Week activities and we have everything you need. Get started.

Share Ideas on Accessibility
Public Comment on ICC/ANSI A117.1 Ends March 31

Builders and architects have a rare insight into the planning and construction of accessibility in buildings. For that reason‚ your input is needed on the 2008 edition of ANSI A117.1.

Weigh in on new criteria.

Code Development Hearings Results Available

Support Building Department Grant Legislation

ICC Evaluation Service Introduces PMG Listing Program

First Fireside Chat of 2008 Audiocast Available

Visit the New PMG Resource Center

Code Council Reports Capital Budget Plans

Code Council Updates Bylaws

Leading the Way in Building Green
Council Developing Green Professional Certification

The Code Council is developing a Certified Inspector of Green Building Technologies exam to demonstrate a code official’s ability to understand the application of green building technology‚ and assess adherence with green building programs and understanding of the green aspects of the International Codes.
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New Ballpark Covers the Green Bases

Brooklyn Lawmaker Proposes Recycling at Construction Sites

Green Building Might Be Required by Law

CUNY Turns Eco-Friendly

NYS Reaches for Green Power‚ Green Jobs

NY Botanical Garden Shows How to Create Green Roofs

Leading New York General Contractor Goes Green

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NYC’s Response to East Side Crane Collapse

Buildings Commish Calls for Concrete Contractor Legislation

New Insurance Recognition for SECB Members

ACTIONREPORT

To promote the interests of the Code Council and its members in relation to federal‚ state and local governments and private-sector organizations‚ Council staff met with various agency representatives and attended many meetings.
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