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February 14‚ 2008
Volume 5‚ Issue 2
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CBCAG Support Sought on the Hill
Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (left) meets with U.S. Senator Tim Johnson from his home state of South Dakota to discuss the proposed CBCAG.
Code Council staff met with Congressional leaders last week seeking support for the proposed Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 (CBCAG)‚ which would provide $100 million over five years to help local governments hire‚ train and equip code officials‚ including building and fire inspectors.
Tragedy in the Tornado-Ravaged South
An emergency response official and her resuce dog search a pile of rubble in Lafayette‚ Tennessee. (Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA)
The Code Council extends its deepest sympathy to those affected by last week’s devastating tornadoes. At least 59 people perished in storms that struck in Tennessee‚ Arkansas‚ Kentucky and Alabama. Hundreds were injured in those states and in Mississippi.
More than 190 homes were destroyed in the city of Lafayette‚ Tennessee‚ a Code Council Governmental Member. “We are now in full-scale‚ clean-up mode‚” LaFayette Fire Chief and Macon County Emergency Management Director Keith Scruggs told the Macon County Times on Sunday. “Volunteers are coming in droves to sign up‚ but we need to wait until mid-week before we can let private individuals or groups out in the most severely damaged areas.”
Disaster Mitigation Initiatives Discussed
Code Council CEO Rick Weiland and staff met last week with representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Mitigation group. The Council and FEMA are collaborating on a number of initiatives involving Emergency Management Assistance Compacts‚ FEMA’s participation in the I-Code development process and post-disaster involvement of code officials.
Discussing disaster mitigation initiatives in Washington‚ D.C.‚ are (clockwise‚ from left) Code Council National Organizations Liaison Richard Kuchnicki‚ FEMA’s Ed Laatsch and Mike Mahoney‚ Council CEO Rick Weiland‚ Government Relations Senior Vice President Sara Yerkes and Member Services Senior Vice President Michael Armstrong‚ and FEMA’s David Maurstad and John Ingargiola.
Building History in Palm Springs Join Experts Debating Future Building and Fire Codes
Building safety and fire prevention will take center stage when code and industry professionals meet in Palm Springs‚ California‚ February 18-March 1 to debate proposed changes to the International Codes. The 2008 Codes Forum is a great opportunity to contribute to public safety. Register now.
Catch the Code Hearings Live
Can’t make this year’s event? Don’t worry. The Code Council will be webcasting the Code Development Hearings live from Palm Springs.
Eavesdrop on History Hear from the President on Important Industry Issues
Code Council Board President Steve Shapiro will hold his first Fireside Chat on February 20 at 12:30 p.m. PST (3:30 p.m. EST) live from the 2008 Codes Forum in Palm Springs‚ California. Get the dial-in details.
Raise Awareness of Code Importance Building Safety Week | May 5-11
Don’t miss this chance to open your doors to the public and provide information on the importance of building codes‚ disaster awareness and loss prevention. Now is the perfect time for you to begin planning Building Safety Week activities and we have everything you need. Get started.
Share Ideas on Accessibility Public Comment on ICC/ANSI A117.1 Ends March 31
Builders and architects have a rare insight into the planning and construction of accessibility in buildings. For that reason‚ your input is needed on the 2008 edition of ANSI A117.1‚ which allows physically disabled people to independently get to‚ enter and use a built environment. Weigh in on new electronic signage criteria‚ a new Type C dwelling unit proposal‚ and new federal requirements for recreational and residential facilities.
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BONUSSignificant Changes to the 2006 I-Codes From guard opening limitations for Group R-2 occupancies to wall anchorage‚ sloped roofs‚ and plastic pallets and shelves in rack storage‚ get a sampling of the significant changes to the 2006 International Codes right here.
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Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (right) and Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Executive Director David Evans sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The two organizations recently co-published a new book‚ Guide to Smoke Control in the 2006 IBC‚ and are exploring opportunities to work together to improve public safety.
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