In January 2008‚ California adopted the new California Building Codes developed by the International Code Council. The Council is committed to helping jurisdictions and organizations transition to these new codes with training seminars; certification‚ membership and plan review servcies; and publications resources. See what we offer.
Part of the Code Council’s transition plan for California includes two invaluable resource books that identify the changes between the old and new California plumbing and mechanical codes:
Is your jurisdiction gearing up to start developing its local ordinance? The Code Council provides downloads of sample ordinances for your jurisdiction’s use. Click here to download.
If your office/department is facing an overflow of Plan Reviews‚ the Code Council can help. Council experts provide cost-effective‚ accurate‚ prompt and technically comprehensive review of all drawings and construction documents. Learn more.
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Leslie Haberek
Senior Manager‚ State & Government Relations Kevin Scott
Senior Regional Manager‚ Fire Service
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California eReport
February 2008
Volume 4‚ Issue 1
California Building Standards Commission Chair Rosario Marin addresses delegates at the opening of the Code Development Hearings in Palm Springs.
Building History
in Palm Springs Experts Debating Future
Building and Fire Codes
Building safety and fire prevention are taking center stage at the 2008 Codes Forum in Palm Springs‚ California‚ as code and industry professionals debate proposed changes to the International Codes. The Code Development Hearings continue through March 1. Read the latest results from the hearings.
Catch the Code Hearings Live
Can’t make the Code Development Hearings in Palm Springs? Don’t worry. The Code Council is webcasting the hearings world wide. Check out the system requirements.
Paying Tribute to Code Officials
Code Council Board President pays tribute to code enforcement officials at the 2008 Codes Forum.
At the onset of the Code Development Hearings in Palm Springs, Council Board President Steve Shapiro paid special tribute to code enforcement officials who have contributed to the success of the ICC code development process. “I now request that all attendees present please stand and observe a moment of respectful silence in memory of Kenneth Yost and to honor the work over many years of the code officials across the United States who have passed on‚ men and women, whose work protecting the public put them in harm’s way while in the line of duty‚ exposing them to dangers that threatened their health, their safety or even cost them their lives‚” Shapiro said.
A Smooth Transition to a Safer California Council Appoints California
Transition Team
In an effort to assist state agencies‚ industry stakeholders and code enforcement in transitioning from the 2001 California Mechanical Code and Plumbing Code to the current 2007 editions‚ which took effect January 1‚ the Code Council appointed a team of California experts to lead a support project that consists of specific documents and education programs focused on California. Continue reading here.
ICC Evaluation Service‚ Inc. (ICC-ES) is expanding into plumbing, mechanical and gas product listings. ICC-ES will develop‚ implement and maintain accredited listing programs under the International Codes and other appropriate codes and standards to meet the needs of those who enforce building safety codes. Read more here.
Living and Building in the WUI New Standards Go into Effect
The new building standards for the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in State Responsibility Areas went into effect on January 1. Recently adopted building codes and standards reduce the risk of burning embers igniting buildings. Codes already in effect place standards on roofing construction and attic venting. The new building codes require siding‚ exterior doors‚ decking‚ windows‚ eaves wall vents and enclosed overhanging decks to meet new test standards. Get details on the regulations.
Hoover Appointed
Assistant State Fire Marshal
Tonya Hoover has been appointed Assistant State Fire Marshal. Chief Hoover has been actively involved in fire prevention and public education and risk mitigation for 20 years‚ and most recently served as the Fire Marshal for the Moraga-Orinda Fire District located east of Oakland/Berkeley hills. Learn more about Chief Hoover.
Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps Available
Draft maps for Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas are now available online. The draft maps are intended for local agencies and others to review areas of Very High Fire Hazard Severity and provide input to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Final recommendations for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones will be developed and transmitted to local agencies. Download draft maps here.
SMARTcodes for Building Smart Unlock the Power of Automated Code Checking
SMARTcodes demo tutorials are available for designers wanting to move away from the time-consuming‚ paper-based‚ code compliance checking process. Learn how to apply buildingSMART concepts and building information models (BIMS) to auto code checking with the Solibri Model Viewer and XABIO software applications. The next tutorials are scheduled for February 28 and March 27. Sign up to participate.
SMARTcodes FAQ Podcast Available
Learn about SMARTcodes directly in a new podcast produced by the American Institute of Architects. “Development and Implementation of Automated Code Checking in the United States” tells you what you need to know in less than 30 minutes. Check out the podcast.
CalEPA Leads Climate Action Team
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) will lead a Climate Action Team of agency representatives to implement global warming emission reduction programs and report on progress toward meeting the statewide greenhouse gas targets established in the executive order. Continue reading here.
Building Gets Green Light in Golden State
California now has a website dedicated to the state’s leadership role in promoting green building. The website offers a host of topics from, news‚ events and green government‚ as well as a Green Technology magazine. Read more here.
