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| New York State is adopting the latest NYS Building Codes developed by the International Code Council. The Council is committed to helping jurisdictions and organizations transition to these new codes through training seminars, valuable discounts on NYS-specific books, related reference materials and membership opportunities. |
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| 2007 NYS Codes Available |
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| The new 2007 New York State Codes are here. Based on the 2003 I-Codes, the NYS Codes are a giant step towards building safer communities in New York State. Take advantage of our great NYS Code deals. Save $147 by buying the complete set of 2007 New York State Codes in one convenient value package. |
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| Find out how ICC’s Custom Training Programs can help you in transitioning to the new NYS Building Codes. These programs can be designed to meet your jurisdictions or organizations specific needs. |
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December 12
New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Council meeting; Albany, NY |
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Certification Services
To discover more about the Certification programs and services that ICC currently offers in New York State, call (888) ICC-SAFE (422-7233) x33806. Stay tuned for more developments for 2008.
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State of New York, Department of State
New York State Department of State Codes Division
Office of Fire Prevention and Control
NYC Department of Buildings
Fire Department of New York
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York
New York State Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association
New York State Building Officials Conference
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs
Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York
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| Get Virtual with ICC |
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Interested in the latest updates on ICC and the NorthEast Regional Coalition? Searching for links and news on the New York State Code Coalition? Then check out the New York ICC Interactive Forum.
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| Membership |
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Save money on ICC products and services! Learn about the many benefits of becoming an ICC member in New York State. Compared to the enormous benefits of ICC membership, the dues are nominal. Join today!
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| Plan Review Services |
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If your office/department is facing an overflow of Plan Reviews, ICC can help. ICC experts provide cost-effective, accurate, prompt and technicall-comprehensive review of all drawings and construction documents.
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| Board Meetings |
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| December 7-8 |
ICC Board Meeting
Destin, Florida |
Board Meeting Minutes |
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Did You Know?
The last time the City Council passed a new Building Code was on October 22, 1968; the same day that Apollo 7 returned to Earth. Then called the "new" Building Code, the 1968 code was signed into law by Mayor John Lindsay on November 6, 1968, seven years after initial meetings to overhaul the 1938 code were held.
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The International Code Council's New York eReport is dedicated to helping all interested parties during New York's adoption of the 2003 International Codes. This quarterly eReport provides the latest news and updates regarding the adoption process, all the important building and fire safety industry events taking place in New York State, and useful resources for the code enforcement and industry professionals living and working in the "Big Apple."
What information would you like to see in future New York eReports? Click here to
e-mail your suggestions.
NOTE: This eReport is intended to provide information to interested parties as to how ICC is assisting New York and the state agencies during New York's code adoption process.
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Dottie Harris
Staff Liaison
Ronald Piester
ICC Board of Directors Liaison |
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New York eReport
October 2007
Volume 2, Number 3
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ICC Vision and Mission Statements
Vision— Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people by creating better buildings and safer communities.
Mission— Providing the highest quality codes, standards, products, and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment. |
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| If this eReport was forwarded to you and you want to receive your own copy, please visit the International Code Council to sign up for a complimentary subscription. |
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| ©2007 International Code Council, World Headquarters, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 USA. |
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| We hope you found this issue of the New York eReport to be interesting and informative. Thank you for your interest in reading it. We're already working on the next issue, scheduled to come your way on December 20. See you then. |
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| Faces of the New Construction Codes |
| Built on the expertise and recommendations of more than 400 experts from labor, industry, real estate and government, Technical Committees and Advisory Committees drafted the new NYC Construction Codes. The committees reviewed the model codes of the International Code Council and modified them for the unique needs of New York City's dense urban environment. The resulting provisions were reached through consensus of each committee. |
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Experts from the Technical, Advisory and Managing Committees gather with City Council Housing and Buildings Chairman Erik Martin Dilan and Commissioner Patricia Lancaster (front center) to celebrate their success following the bill signing. (Photo by Sy Bram)
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| NYC Construction Codes by the Numbers |
20,000,000 dollars of volunteer time.
300,000 volunteer hours.
982 pages of the 1968 code reviewed
line-by-line.
400 professionals participating in the overhaul.
50 staff members who worked
to revise the code.
40 years since last comprehensive revision of the Building Code.
20 Technical and Advisory Committees.
9 city agencies who participated.
4 years to overhaul, rewrite and analyze the codes. |
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| Council Elects Board Officers, Directors |
| Steven I. Shapiro, Director of Codes Compliance for the City of Hampton, Virginia, was elected President of the International Code Council Board of Directors during the Annual Business Meeting of the 2007 Annual Conference and Education Program. Adolf A. Zubia, Fire Chief for the City of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was elected Vice President. Ronald L. Lynn, Building Official and Director of Development Services for Clark County, Nevada, was elected Secretary/Treasurer. Voting members also elected five Directors to serve on the Board. |
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Officers for the 2007-2008 Code Council Board of Directors are (from left) Immediate Past President Wally Bailey, Secretary/Treasurer Ronald L. Lynn, President Steven I. Shapiro, and Vice President Adolf A. Zubia. |
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| Meet and Greet in New York City |
| Code Council COO Dominic Sims, Board Immediate Past President Wally Bailey and State and Local Government Relations Director Dorothy Harris met with New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner Patricia Lancaster, her Assistant Commissioner Benjamin Jones, and the Council's NYC Consultant Kathy Cudahy while in New York for the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) conference. Bailey was a Board of Governor's guest speaker at the conference. |
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Code Council delegates hold a meet and greet session with New York City Department of Buildings Commission Patricia Lancaster and other city officials. From left, Council COO Dominic Sims, State and Local Government Relations Director Dorothy Harris, Board Immediate Past President Wally Bailey, Lancaster, NYC Department of Buildings Assistant Commissioner Benjamin Jones, and the Council's NYC Consultant Kathy Cudahy.
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| Council Speaks Code at BOMA Conference |
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| Significant 2006 I-Code Changes |
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A number of significant changes to the 2006 I-Codes
were approved during the Final Action Hearings in Rochester, New York. To help you keep up, Code Council technical staff have compiled a handy breakdown of significant changes for the 2007 Supplement to the International Codes. |
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Council Attends NYSBOC Conference |
| Code Council Board Immediate Past President Wally Bailey addressed delegates at the recent New York State Building Officials Conference (NYSBOC) Annual Meeting in Poughkeepsie. Board member Ron Piester and State and Local Government Relations Director Dorothy Harris also attended. Several awards were presented, including service awards to Jim Bailey, Denis Parrington and Legislative Chairman/Capital District President Bob Cordell; the Code Official of the Year award to John Flanigan; and special honors to Past President Scott Copp, for whom the entire conference was dedicated. |
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Code Council Board Immediate Past President Wally Bailey (center) stands with award winners at NYSBOC conference. From left, Jim Bailey, Denis Parrington, President Steven McDaniel, Bailey, Past President Scott Copp, John Flanigan, and Legislative and Chairman/Capital District President Bob Cordell. |
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Code Council Board Immediate Past President Wally Bailey (seated third from left) with members of the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council. Bailey addressed the Council members during the NYSBOC Annual Meeting. |
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| Mid-Hudson NYSBOC Picnic |
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Wayne Cichon, Past President of the Mid-Hudson NYSBOC Chapter and current 2nd Vice President of the NYSBOC state chapter was honored during the chapter's recent meeting/picnic. State and Local Government Relations Director Dorothy Harris (above) presented Cichon with his Past President's pin. Cichon also serves as Secretary/Treasurer of Region 6 (Northeast Regional Coalition). |
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| Schenectady College Receives NYS Codes |
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Director of State and Local Government Relations Dorothy Harris (right) presents a set of New York State code books to President Gabriel J. Basil (center) and Dean of Administration Patricia J. Godlewski of Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady, New York. |
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| NYSAFC Gains Council Chapter Status |
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Code Council Board member Barbara Koffron presents a plaque to NYSAFC Immediate Past President Robert Holly. |
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In recognition of its efforts and dedication to enhancing public safety through effective administration and enforcement of building regulations, the Code Council granted chapter status to the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC). Code Council Board member Barbara Koffron presented a plaque to NYSAFC Immediate Past President Robert Holly during a visit to the NYSAFC Convention last June at Lake George. |
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The following news links take you outside the Code Council's website. The Council is not responsible for the content and privacy practices of these websites.
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Making Madison Avenue the Greenest Street in Town
Living Green, Building Better
NY Waking Up to Seeing Green
New Yorkers Could Be Funded for Building Green
New York Offers Green Building Cash Incentives
NY Finalist Competes in Discovery's Green Building Challenge
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The following news links take you outside the Code Council's website. The Council is not responsible for the content and privacy practices of these websites.
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Cost-Cutting Helped Fell Twin Towers(registration required)
Ignoring Building Codes Hurts Your Neighbors
Height of Noise Barrier Fences Increased in NY
New NY Elevator Permit Posting Requirement
New Flood Insurance Maps for NYC
NY Governor Vetoes Building Inspection Bill
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