Feb. 8, 2010 | Connecticut & North Carolina explosions raise concerns about natural gas safely. The Chemical Safety Board is deploying a team to the explosion site and urging ICC and other code developers to strengthen codes to prevent further incidents. Read more.
Feb. 5, 2010 | Call for 2010 ICC Conference Education Presentations. Presenters with stimulating technical and non-technical topics of interest to code officials, inspectors, plans examiners, fire officials, engineers, architects, and others in code enforcement and construction are invited to submit proposals.
Feb. 1, 2010 | International Code Council Applauds NYC Green Code Plans. ICC praises the announcement of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Speaker Christine Quinn’s Green Code Task Force regarding proposed, new legislation regulating the city’s green construction practices.
Jan. 22, 2010 | National Green Building Standard Subject to Update Process. In accordance with ANSI's requirements, proposals to revise the NGBS are welcomed. Developed by the National Association of Homebuilders and the International Code Council, the NGBS, also known as ICC 700-2008, provides green practices for homes, including high-rises. Change proposals will be used as initial input for the next revisions cycle of the NGBS.
Jan. 20, 2010 | ICC Will Work with UN to Create Safer Haitian Buildings. What is ICC doing to ensure Haiti’s rebuilding efforts include code enforcement? Will ICC send members to Haiti? Here are answers to questions about ICC’s role in Haiti’s recovery.
Jan. 15, 2010 | ICC Reaches Out to Help Haiti. ICC is exploring ways to help Haiti. If you would like to assist in the immediate needs, you are encouraged to donate to known, legitimate charitable organizations that you are familiar with.
Jan. 15, 2010 | States Adopt 2009 I-Codes Creating Greener, Safer Communities. Homes, schools, offices and other buildings will be safer and more energy-efficient as newly adopted construction codes take effect across the United States. Read more.
Jan. 13, 2010 | International Code Council CEO Calls for Using Strong Codes in Haiti Recovery. The use of building safety codes results in fewer injuries and lives lost. Read more.
Dec. 21, 2009 | First Integrated Green Construction Code Poised For 2010 Debut. Drafters of the International Code Council’s International Green Construction Code (IGCC) are nearing completion of the first-ever integrated green code for traditional and high-performance commercial buildings, set for a public release in March.
Dec. 18, 2009 | 2010 Chapter Education Training Benefit. In 2010 ICC is launching a new Chapter Education 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.
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