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    Sept. 2, 2010 | Code Development Review Ad-Hoc Committee Releases Second Meeting Report. The Code Development Review Ad-Committee, which is responsible for conducting a comprehensive review of the Code Development Process and make recommendations about any changes needed, has released its Second Meeting Report.

    Sept.  1, 2010 | Call for 2011 IGCC Committee Members. The Code Council is accepting applications for the 2011 IGCC Committee, which will hear the code change proposals at the 2011 IGCC Code Development Hearing during May 16 – 22, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Application deadline is Oct. 1, 2010.

    Aug. 30, 2010 | IGCC Public Hearings Produce Landmark Results. The IGCC Public Hearing Committee acted on more than 1,500 comments and almost 120 hours of testimony on IGCC Public Version 1.0. The outcome will be Public Version 2.0, which is scheduled for release in November

    Aug. 30, 2010 | Code Council Urges Feds to Include Green Construction Code to Design, Build New Government Buildings. Citing the gap between existing construction codes and green rating systems has been filled, the International Code Council encouraged the U.S. government to reference the IGCC for the design and construction of new federal buildings. Click here to read more.

    Aug. 27, 2010 | HUD Awards $312 Million in Disaster Recovery Grants to 13 States. Thirteen states previously affected by natural disasters have been awarded $312 million in disaster recovery grants from U.S. Housing and Urban Development to help those states reduce the human, physical or economic damage in future disasters.

    Aug. 25, 2010 | Committee Looks at the ICC Code Development Process. A broad-based committee of board members and stakeholders is conducting a comprehensive review of the code development process. Click here to read committee meeting reports and related document, and be sure to tell us what you think under “Feedback.”

    Aug. 25, 2010 | New DOJ Accessibility Guidelines Reference IBC. The U.S. Department of Justice's has adopted the 2004 ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines, which will be called the 2010 Accessibility Standards.

    Aug. 25, 2010 | CALGreen Available from International Code Council; Training, Certification Programs Coming Soon. California’s First Mandatory Green Building Code, effective Jan. 1, includes provisions to reduce energy usage, conserve water and improve environmental quality.

    Aug. 24, 2010 | International Code Council Annual Conference, Final Action Hearings for 2012 I-Codes Slated for October. Final Action Hearing will include the International Energy Conservation Code and the energy section of the International Residential Code. To keep attendance costs as low as possible, discounts are available for early registration. Highlights include a Building Tour hands-on learning experience, training, the Annual Business Meeting, awards luncheon and Expo.

    Aug. 23, 2010 | ICC Looks to Partner with States to Receive DOE Funding. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a Request for Proposals to support activities related to the adoption and implementation of the most current building energy codes, including the 2009 IECC, and to meet compliance targets in the Recovery Act.

    Aug. 17, 2010 | NY Fire Administrator Earns Fire & Life Safety Award. New York Deputy State Fire Administrator John Mueller has been named recipient of the International Association of Fire Chiefs 2010 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award, sponsored by the Code Council.

    Aug. 17, 2010 | Reduce Your Hurricane Risk This Season. The beginning of June marked the start of hurricane season and extra concerns this year based on a high frequency prediction from experts and the ongoing hazards due to the offshore oil drilling rupture in the Gulf  display the importance of hurricane-related codes, hurricane-safety information and hurricane preparedness.

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    Aug. 18, 2010 | Richland, Wash., Receives Congratulations for Being First Local Government to Adopt IGCC. Rick Weiland, CEO of the International Code Council, spoke at the Aug. 3 Richland City Council meeting to congratulate Richland for being the first local government to adopt the International Green Construction Code.

    Aug. 6, 2010 | Code Council and ASPE Present First U.S. World Toilet Summit. The Code Council and American Society of Plumbing Engineers will hold the 2010 International Code Council World Toilet Summit during the ASPE Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition Oct. 30-Nov. 3. Click here to read more.

    Aug. 6, 2010 | Coalition Formed to Combat Wildfire Threat Where U.S. Urban Neighborhoods Meet Wildland Areas. The National Wildland Urban Interface Council (NWUIC) will address challenges associated with the growing threat from wildfires in urban neighborhoods that border wildland areas. The alliance was developed by the International Code Council and the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils.

    Aug.2, 2010 | EPA Offering Assistance for State Capitals to Become Green. The EPA is launching Greening America's Capitals, a program that places emphasis on the design and development of more sustainable neighborhoods. EPA initiative cited as following on heels of U.S. Conference of Mayors endorsement of IGCC.

    Aug.2, 2010 | U.S. DOE Offers Energy Training. Energy Codes 2010 is a Department of Energy training event for code officials, architects, designers and builders. Click here to read more.

    July 19, 2010 | Mayors Endorse the IGCC. The U.S. Conference of Mayors is supporting adoption of the International Green Construction Code. Click here to read the resolution.

    July 12, 2010 | Building Officials of Florida Show Support for Adoption of IGCC. The Building Officials Association of Florida, Inc., has recently released a resolution extending its support  and recommendation for the state of Florida to adopt the IGCC into the state's building code.

    July 12, 2010 | U.S. Green Building Council Supports "Greening" of International Codes. USGBC said in a recently released position displaying support for codes that create "safe and hazard-free" environments and maintain "human and environmental sustainability."

    July 12, 2010 | New Energy Star Guidelines include IECC. The new Energy Star for homes guidelines, with a final effective date of Jan. 1, 2012, include 2009 International Energy Conservation Code requirements for building envelope insulation.

    July 1, 2010 | Indiana Chooses ICC Plumbing Code. The Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopted the International Plumbing Code to coordinate with its core codes in place statewide.

    June 24, 2010 | ICC Assists Colombia to Upgrade Plumbing Code. The Code Council and stakeholders in Colombia's building sector have issued a new Memorandum of Understanding and will use the International Plumbing Code as the code of reference.

    June 21, 2010 | Former Nova Scotia Power Chief Electrical Inspector Named IAEI New Director. The International Association of Electrical Inspectors has named David Clements CEO/executive director. The former Nova Scotia (Canada) Power chief electrical inspector has been an active IAEI member.

    June 21, 2010 | Memorandum of Understanding Signed by ICC and ASPE. The Code Council and ASPE will use their knowledge and expertise to advance and promote the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems. It is the first-ever MOU signed by ASPE. See more details about the MOU.

    June 1, 2010 | Industry Leaders Partner for Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Contractor Accreditation. ICC, CPSE and NFSA signed a joint memorandum to address the upswing in demand for accredited professionals to install residential sprinkler systems.

    May 6, 2010 | Virginia Code Officials, Home Builders Association Earn ICC Award. The campaign developed by the Virginia Building Code Officials Association, Region II,  and the New River Valley Home Builders Association to display the importance of building codes and building safety has earned the Code Council 2010 Raising the Profile Award.

    May 5, 2010 | NVFC, ICC Partner on Rural Area Fire Prevention Program.  ICC received a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from the Department of Homeland Security to implement a collaborative program with the NVFC to reduce rural community fire hazards.

    May 5, 2010 | Update: Code Administration Grant Act Part of Green Act. The Community Building Administration Grant Act passed a voice vote in the House Financial Services Committee to become an amendment in the Green Act, or HR 2336.

    April 28, 2010 | Building Safety Week Expands to Building Safety Month. May is now Building Safety Month for the first time, as the International Code Council Foundation continues the goal of providing the public with ideas to keep families and homes safe.

  • New Publications & Resources

    New arrivals help you learn more & save time while you effectively apply the IBC, IFC and IRC

    2009 IBC and IFC Commentaries  contain the complete text of the code followed by expert commentary at the end of each section. Understand the proper application and intent of the code with help from the code publisher.

    Going Green with the International Residential Code reviews the IRC, chapter by chapter, to help you make green decisions about construction methods and materials while staying code compliant and avoiding costly mistakes.

    Residential Inspector’s Guide: Building and Energy provides a comprehensive review of the building and energy requirements of the 2009 IRC to increase inspection effectiveness and consistency. Pocket-sized for easy use in the field.

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ICC Events

2010 Conference/Group B Final Action Hearings
October 24–31, 2010; Charlotte Convention Center
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2010 ASPE/ICC-World Toilet Summit
Oct. 30–Nov. 3, 2010; Philadelphia, PA

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2010 Chapter Training Benefit. Each chapter in compliance with CP-10 is entitled to an educational benefit. For 2010, the Chapter Training Benefit will consist of one day of training at 50 percent off the listed price for courses and workbooks. Read more.

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