The International Code Council always focuses on its Members, but this is a special time as ICC recognizes 2011-2012 as the Year of the Member. Councils & Committees The Membership Councils offer ICC Members a place to come together and be a more powerful force shaping your ICC, your industry, your career, and your future. Click here for more details. The new Codes and Standards Council was appointed to review and approve new codes and standards projects, advise the ICC Board regarding committee appointments, and review code development policies and procedures. Click here for Council information. The Major Jurisdiction Committee is open to representatives of state code enforcement agencies, the capital city of each state, the two largest jurisdictions in each state and jurisdictions with a population of 1,000,000 or more. Click here for more Committee details. ICC has numerous Councils, Committees and Ad Hoc Committees that are integral part of the International Code Council's work. Click here for a complete list.

Jan. 25, 2012 | The American Lumber Standard Committee Reconvened its Hearing on the Proposed Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Changes to its Design Values. During the hearing, the Board received comments and concerns. Click here to read more. ALSC clarified Board of Review ruling.

Jan. 24, 2012 | Code Council’s PMG Executive Director Honored at World Toilet Summit in China. Jay Peters, the Code Council’s Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Group Executive Director, has been inducted into the World Toilet Organization’s 2011 Hall of Fame. Inductees are chosen based on their efforts and contributions to solve the global sanitation crisis.

Jan. 23, 2012 | ICC Code Correlation Committee Meeting Set for Feb. 22. The ICC Code Correlation Committee will hold a telephone conference on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to consider matters that have arisen during the 2012-2013 Code Change Cycle in processing code changes approved for several I-Codes. The tentative agenda can be viewed at www.iccsafe.org/CCC.

Jan. 20, 2012 | U.S. DOE Cites IECC. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Energy Codes Program Annual Report uses the International Energy Conservation Code as a baseline for development, adoption and compliance of energy-efficient buildings. The annual report shows a 50 percent adoption rate for the Code and other energy-efficient standards along with the continued effort to reduce the energy consumption of buildings.

Jan. 19, 2012 | IBHS Report Encourages Adoption, Enforcement of Updated Codes. An Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety analysis of residential building construction in coastal states reinforces what the Code Council encourages: the adoption and enforcement of up-to-date construction codes along with training and certification provide public safety and reduce property losses when disaster strikes. Click here to view the news release.

Jan. 18, 2012 | Code Council Seeks Nominations for Elected Official Award and Raising the Profile Award. The Code Council invites nominations of qualified honorees for two awards that will be presented during May, which is Building Safety Month, at the association’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Jan. 17, 2012 | Committee Approves Bill to Mitigate Wind and Earthquake Hazards. The Committee on Science, Space and Technology approved H.R. 3479, which reauthorizes the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, supporting the development of hazard reduction measures, and the creation of disaster-resilient communities.

Jan. 13, 2012 | Call to Committee: ICC Accepting Applications for Exam Development Committee Members. Certification and Testing seeks volunteers to serve in several areas. View the responsibilities of Exam Development Committee, and then apply today.

Jan. 13, 2012 | Call for Proposals: ICC/ANSI A117.1-09 – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. The ICC Consensus Committee on Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities will be developing the next edition of the standard. Suggested revisions or additions can be submitted to the ICC by completing the public proposal form. Deadline for submissions is April 16, 2012.

Jan. 12, 2012 | 2012/2013 Code Change Cycle Information Available. The Code Change Proposal form for the 2012/2013 Code Change Cycle has been posted online. The list of the Group A and Group B Committees responsibilities is also available for download.

Dec. 5, 2011 | New York, San Francisco Receive Government Leadership Awards as UN Climate Change Conference. The World Green Building Council’s Government Leadership Award for Excellence in City Policy recognizes the cities for their best practices on green building initiatives. 

Dec. 5, 2011 | NBI Study Shows Impact of Design Decisions, Operations and Tenant Behavior on Building Use. The New Buildings Institute released a study showing operations and occupant behavior impact a building’s energy use compared to design characteristics of the building.

Dec. 1, 2011 | Register Today for 'Exploring the International Green Construction Code' Seminar. Participants of the seminar will examine, understand and review the structure, scope and requirements of the IgCC in the Dec. 8 seminar in Natick, Mass. Register today by entering 11404 in the Quick Registration field, or download the mail-in form.

Nov. 25, 2011 | Los Angeles Basin ICC Chapter Recognizes IAS Fabricator Accreditation Program. The Chapter has made the recommendation to its more than 90 building department members to accept the International Accreditation Service accreditation program to approve fabricators that work in their jurisdictions.

Nov. 18, 2011 | ICC Applauds California Governor's Reinforcement of Building Standards Process. The Code Council commended California Governor Edmund Brown Jr. for vetoing Assembly Bill 275 that sought to adopt an interim supplement for rainwater capture. The Code Council advocated defeat of the proposed legislation because it violated California’s established code review and adoption process.

2012 I-Codes and Support Tools Have Arrived

	2012 International Codes are now available in soft cover, loose leaf, and PDF download. Important revisions and updates affect automatic sprinkler systems, wind and seismic design, residential roof connections, solar cells on roofs, plumbing products and materials, envelope efficiency and much more. Preview key changes or place your order today.
	The Significant Changes Series for the 2012 International Codes offers comprehensive analysis of the critical changes made between the 2009 and 2012 editions of the IBC and IFC. Changes are identified then followed by in-depth discussion of how the change affects real world application. Photos, tables and illustrations further clarify application.
	High-Piled Combustible Storage Application Guide, 2009 Edition assists in the proper application of requirements for a variety of storage methods and automatic sprinkler systems. The guide’s detailed explanation will help code officials and designers protect life and property in many environments including retail, distribution and manufacturing facilities. Read more.
	A new update of Seismic and Wind Design of Concrete Buildings provides comprehensive coverage referencing the 2009 IBC, ASCE/SEI 7-05 and ACI 318-08. Six detailed chapters cover the design of common structures using a variety of framing methods. Learn more.

Disaster Network

ICC Disaster Response Network. As you know, in the wake of a natural disaster the definition of normal goes out the window. Once a disaster hits, there are many emergency procedures that must be put in place. It's only after these immediate needs have been taken care of that the focus on recovery and rebuilding can really begin. You can request a list of volunteers who can help you with your post-disaster inspection efforts.

Wanted: Public Safety Volunteers. Would you be interested in helping out jurisdictions in the aftermath of a natural disaster? Click here to volunteer.

Task Force Promotes Preparedness, Provides Guidance, Coordinates Housing Resources for Communities. The National Disaster Housing Task Force, composed of Federal agency partners, provides interagency coordination to develop plans, procedures and guidelines for state and local authorities use to enhance preparedness and program knowledge and provides other tools for communities. 

Test Your Disaster Knowledge. Depending on where you live, some sort of severe weather likely has affected your life this year and cost you money.

The Architect's Role in Disaster. Natural disasters are unpreventable, not unpredictable: The U.S. sustains about 10 a year.

Disaster Support Hotline. ICC Member Jurisdictions in need of assistance during their rebuilding efforts can call the Code Council's DISASTER SUPPORT HOTLINE at 888-422-7233 4HELP (ext. 44357).

ICC Partners with MBI on Disaster Relief. ICC and the Modular Building Institute have teamed up to assist Building and Fire Officials in tornado-stricken states that need temporary office space.

ATC-45 Webinar. ICC and Applied Technology Council are offering a recorded webinar on the ATC-45 Field Manual: Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Wind Storms and Floods to assist in jurisdictions' recovery efforts.

Reduce Your Hurricane Risk This Season. June marks the start of hurricane season and extra concerns this year based on an above-average activity prediction from experts display the importance of hurricane-related codes, hurricane-safety information and hurricane preparedness.

FEMA Identifies Code Council as Earthquake Partner. The 2011 Directory of FEMA Earthquake Partners provides contact information for more than 300 organizations, including the Code Council, and individuals involved in earthquake mitigation at the state and federal levels as well as the non-governmental sector. The document is a free download.

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ICC Members now have exclusive access to the new Membership Councils Blogs, where likeminded professionals can share their views on the latest news and announcements made by the Governing Committees of the Membership Councils. Keep up to date on these easy to reference blogs for your Membership Council.

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Talk with industry peers on issues that matter to you. Join industry professionals in exchanging knowledge and ideas with peers in an online community experience. The ICC Code & Standards Discussion Forum allows both Members and nonmembers to share opinions and discuss the I-Codes and related subjects in an interactive environment.

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