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.

May 16, 2012 | Code Council, Fiatech Partner to Complete First Phase of Automated Code Checking Technology. The Code Council and Fiatech have completed the Proof-of-Concept phase of the AutoCodes Project  initiative. The project seeks to employ automated code checking technology and Building Information Models to help speed up and improve consistency in the building code and approval process.

May 14, 2012 | Code Council Seeks Nominations for Awards. Safe communities don’t happen by chance. The Code Council is seeking nominations for individuals or groups whose contributions to building safety, code enforcement, public service, community service or fire prevention are commendable. The deadline for submissions is July 25.

May 14, 2012 | Disaster Response Network Set to Support Storm-Damaged Communities. The Code Council extends its support to communities affected by severe weather, including the more than 100 tornadoes in the Plains region recently. Jurisdictions in need of assistance can access the Disaster Response Network, a database of volunteers available to assist with building damage assessment, inspections and other code-related functions. Jurisdictions also can call the Disaster Support Hotline at 888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 5222. More information is available on the front page of the ICC website. Click on the “Disaster Network” tab in the “ICC Important Information” section.

May 10, 2012 | ICC Foundation Names Mike Holmes 2012 Building Safety Month Honorary Ambassador. Mike Holmes, HGTV celebrity, will serve as the 2012 Honorary Ambassador for the 32nd annual Building Safety Month in May. With his longstanding commitment to building safety and sustainability, Holmes was chosen as the voice of Building Safety Month, which is presented every year by the International Code Council Foundation.

May 4, 2012 | N.Y. State Senator Earns Code Council Raising the Profile Award for Her Support of Code Officials. The 2012 recipient of ICC’s Raising the Profile Award is New York State Senator Betty Little. Senator Little’s commitment to code officials included obtaining resources for the purchase of code books for certified code enforcement officials in New York.

May 4, 2012 | Call for Proposals: ICC/ANSI A117.1-09 – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, Deadline is July 2. ICC Consensus Committee on Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities will be developing the next edition of the ANSI A117.1-09 standard. Suggested revisions or additions can be submitted to the ICC by completing the public proposal form.

May 3, 2012 | President Obama Signs Proclamation Designating May 2012 as National Building Safety Month. President Barack Obama signed a proclamation stating, in part: “Whether protecting our communities from fires, floods, earthquakes, severe storms, or other disasters, building safety professionals play a critical role in making America safe, strong, and sustainable. This month, we celebrate their work, and we rededicate ourselves to ensuring our Nation remains ready and resilient.”

May 2, 2012 | Draft of Guideline Available for Public Comment. The Society of Fire Protection Engineers, in collaboration with the International Code Council, has released the draft of the Guidelines for Designing Fire Safety in Very Tall Buildings for public comment. The submission deadline for public comments is June 8.

May 2, 2012 | I-Code Exam Availability Update. Currently, 2012 I-Codes exams are paper and pencil only with computer-based testing available in January 2013. Computer-based and paper and pencil exams are available for the 2009 I-Codes. 2006 I-Codes exams are paper and pencil only. For more information, see the National Certification Examination Information Bulletin.

March 7, 2012 | ICC PMG Supports Water Efficiency with Fix a Leak Week, March 12-18. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week is coming soon and ICC PMG staff have pledged “to be for water” during the week of March 12th. ICC Members Take the Pledge as well! Click here for information on Fix a Leak Week or contact ICC’s PMG Resource Center at pmgresourcecenter@iccsafe.org; or use 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233) x4PMG.

March 6, 2012 | A Call to U.S. Mayors: A Challenge for Water. Beginning March 30 and ending April 30 the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is asking mayors across the United States to compete against one another in an effort to make residents in their cities the most “water wise.”

March 2, 2012 | ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-2012 Proposal Deadline Set June 22. A Call for Proposals has been issued for the ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-2012, National Fuel Gas Code. Proposal submission deadline is June 22. Proposals may be submitted either on the joint AGA/NFPA proposal form or can be submitted electronically via the NFPA website. 

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 (ext. 5222).

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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