You have just received the International Code Council’s (ICC) second California eReport dedicated to helping all interested parties during California’s adoption and amendment of the International Building Code® (IBC®), International Fire Code® (IFC®) and International Residential Code® (IRC®).
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Register for the 2006 Codes Forum
Learn about the changes in the 2006 I-Codes, prepare for the transition from the Uniform Codes to the I-Codes and understand accessibility requirements by attending the 2006 ICC Codes Forum, March 20–22, in Sacramento. Due to the 18-month code cycle, this year's Codes Forum is an all-education event and will not offer code hearings. Click here for information on how to attend.

Highlights from the January 25 CBSC meeting

	•	The state agencies reported they are on target to meet the May 1 submission date for all proposed amendments to the IBC and IFC.
	•	The agencies reported that ICC’s eSolutions™ is proving to be a very valuable tool during their rulemaking process.
	•	The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) will meet March 22-23 to review and vote on the 2004 Annual Code Adoption’s proposed rulemaking to the 2001 California Building and Fire Codes, 2003 Uniform Mechanical Code and the 2004 California Electrical Code.
	•	Stan Nishimura, Executive Director, announced his retirement from the CBSC, effective in June.

Responding to California’s Needs
ICC is honored that California is considering the use of the IBC and IFC as the basis for the California Codes. ICC’s commitment to assist California in its success has been at no cost to the state or its taxpayers.

Continued Innovation for California

ICC is pleased to announce that for the first time ever, on Dec. 7, 2005, ICC eSolutions™ was delivered to California for immediate use. The ICC eSolutions™ is an innovative and customized Web-based program hosted by ICC on a secure Web site designed to assist California state agencies in their adoption and amendment process of the codes.

When needed, ICC eSolutions™ can link the agencies, the CBSC and interested parties together during the public review and comment periods for the codes.

ICC has trained approximately 50 “annotators” statewide. “Annotators” are people who a state agency designates to have permission to access ICC eSolutions™.

Annotators have access to the following I-Codes via eSolutions™:
• 2006 IBC (draft)
• 2006 IFC (draft)
• 2006 IRC (draft)
• Various Supplement Documents

Exciting news: ICC is working with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) to incorporate their following codes into ICC eSolutions™:
• 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code
• 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code

This partnership between IAPMO and ICC will provide access to the model codes that have been recommended for adoption in California in one convenient location—ICC eSolutions™.

Questions & Suggestions from Members
Thanks to all of our readers! The first eReport was a great success. Some of the questions ICC received from that report are as follows:

	Can ICC provide a timeline update on the status of code adoption process in California?
		At this time, ICC does not have a timeline for the adoption process. The CBSC is the agency that would produce a timeline. For more information on this topic please contact the CBSC.
	What are the differences between the 1997 Uniform Building Code and the 2003 IBC?
		To help answer this question, ICC has developed the 1997 UBC to 2003 IBC Cross Reference Table. This tool helps code users locate section numbers that correspond with similar provisions working from the 1997 UBC to the 2003 IBC. Anyone wishing to view this document may do so at www.ecodes.biz.

State Agencies
ICC’s commitment to provide the agencies with the necessary resources during the development of their initial rulemaking has greatly aided the agencies expectation to meet the May 1 submittal date.

However, there is still much work to be done. Consider taking time to visit each of the state agency’s Web sites for valuable information regarding their rulemaking efforts and how you may get involved and receive information on their rulemaking. Each agency’s Web address is shown on the front page of this eReport.

ICC Chapters
ICC wishes to congratulate all of the new 2006 ICC Chapter Officers. California has 26 Chapters that are unique and a strong cornerstone to ICC’s foundation for California’s future. Together we can accomplish great things!

Be an opener of doors.
—Emerson

ICC is requesting that each Chapter please take a moment to forward their updated member e-mail list to ICC. ICC will use your updated lists to ensure that Chapter members have the advantage of receiving this eReport and other information regarding the California ICC experience.

Thank you to the Chapters that responded to this initial request in late 2005! Your updated list will help ICC reach new ICC members. Please e-mail your lists to Leslie R. Haberek at lhaberek@iccsafe.org.

2006 I-Code Update Telephone Seminars available
The industry’s foremost code educators will overview the changes from a 2003 to 2006 edition of a specific International Code during a series of upcoming telephone seminars. Individuals will participate via speakerphone. Each 90-minute telephone seminar will include handouts and question-and-answer periods to provide the learner with a thorough understanding of each topic. Click here for more information.

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