Building History in Palm Springs
Experts Debate Future International Codes |
| Building safety and fire prevention took center stage at the 2008 Codes Forum in Palm Springs‚ California‚ as code and industry professionals debated proposed changes to the International Codes. Read the hearing results. |
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Delegates participate in the Code Development Hearings in Palm Springs, California.
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Members Weigh in on Voting
Code Hearings Task
Force Meets at Codes Forum |
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Jerome Sanzone, Building Official, City of Pompano Beach‚ Florida‚ discusses an initiative proposed during the Task Force on Hearings meeting. |
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In response to member comments regarding the growth in the number of proposed code changes submitted every cycle and the time required to process them‚ the Task Force on Hearings committee met in Palm Springs to hear what members had to say on current voting practices‚ the possibility of going to a three- or four-year code publishing cycle‚ and three-track code hearing schedule alternatives. Read the proposals here. |
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| CBSC Helps Open Code Hearings |
| “I want to tell you how lucky we are to have you‚ the International Code Council‚ and how much we appreciate what you do‚" said California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) Chair Rosario Marin, who spoke during the opening of the Code Development Hearings in Palm Springs. Marin discussed the state’s success in bringing different constituencies and organizations together to create the new California Codes‚ new green building standards, and products and services to support building and fire safety. |
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CBSC Chair Rosario Marin (center) discusses the shared goals of the International Code Council and the CBSC with (from left) Code Council Government Relations SVP Sara Yerkes‚ COO Dominic Sims‚ CBSC Executive Director Dave Walls‚ Code Council Board President Steve Shapiro and CEO Rick Weiland. |
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Council Reports Capital Budget Plans
ICC Commits to Capital Investments to Improve Service |
After a comprehensive 12-month study evaluating the Code Council’s existing office facilities and future needs‚ the ICC Board of Directors has acted on CEO Rick Weiland’s recommendation and approved the first phase of a Facility Master Plan and $41 million long-term Capital Budget. The Council will use this opportunity to look for business ventures that will diversify revenue streams‚ add synergy to its business, enhance member service and provide security for members’ equity for the future. Read more about the Council’s long-term capital budget plans. |
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Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (left)‚ Board President Steve Shapiro (center) and Board Vice President Adolf Zubia discuss the Council’s capital budget in Palm Springs‚ California. |
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PMG Addresses Industry Leaders
Plumbing/Mechanical Industry
Meets in Palm Springs |
| The Code Council’s Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) group welcomed industry representatives to Palm Springs where Memorandums of Understanding were signed with the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA)‚ the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals‚ and the World Toilet Organization, and the new ICC Evaluation Services PMG listing program was introduced. The MOUs will identify mutual areas of interest‚ and help the organizations to work cooperatively to leverage impact‚ increase reach and maximize the efficient use of each respective organization’s resources. Continue reading here. |
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WTO Founder Jack Sim (center) signs an MOU with the Code Council’s COO Dominic Sims (left) and PMG Executive Director Jay Peters. |
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Shapiro Holds Fireside Chat
Board President Discusses Important Industry Issues |
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Code Council Technical Services SVP Tom Frost (left) and Board President Steve Shapiro refer to the Code Hearings schedule while answering a caller’s question during the first Fireside Chat of 2008. |
Code Council Board President Steve Shapiro held his first Fireside Chat live from the 2008 Codes Forum in Palm Springs. Following Code Council and Board updates‚ Shapiro reviewed his initiaves for the year‚ including disaster response‚ public outreach efforts‚ the emergence of hydrogen technology‚ and the importance of having more code officials at the code development hearings.
“The best education that a code official can receive is at the code development hearings‚” Shapiro stressed to listeners. Get the audiocast here. |
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Create a Voice for Building Safety |
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“The Code Council remains committed to making sure you have the products‚ tools and resources to do your jobs and do them well‚” said Code Council CEO Rick Weiland during the 2008 Codes Forum. “We need your help at the local level to make sure that people are trained appropriately to ensure that the codes are being enforced.” |
Studies show that every dollar invested to build stronger and safer results in savings of $4 to $7 in reduced damages when a disaster occurs. If approved by Congress‚ the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act would provide $100 million over five years to help local governments hire‚ train and equip code officials‚ including building inspectors‚ to save lives and protect property. It would aid communities that see their resources stretched. If you’re inclined to do so‚ and your jurisdiction will allow you, we ask you to be a part of this grassroots effort to enhance building safety. Sign the petition. |
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A117.1 Public Comments Draft Available
Take SMARTcodes Auto Code Check Tutorial
Proposed Committee Interps Open for Comments
New PMG Resource Center Opens Online
Grant Legislation Introduced in Congress
Comment on Member Benefits, Services
Code Council Updates Bylaws |
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| Aligning Regulation with Sustainability |
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Written by code experts for code experts‚ ICC eNews offers this free article to help you in your everyday pursuit of code excellence.
While tragedies and other accident data have been the primary drivers for building and fire safety code and standard
development‚ land use codes have mostly developed in response to quality of life issues promulgated by individual
citizens or interest groups. The growing interest in sustainability calls into question how to accommodate current regulations within the broader context of sustainability. Continue reading here. |
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The following links take you outside the Code Council’s website. We are not responsible for the content and privacy practices of these websites.
Seattle‚ L.A. Announce Green Building Plans
Poll: Should Green Building Be Mandated?
Codes Slowly Knit Green into Fabric
Lack of Green No-Nos Pays Off
Green Buildings a Hit with Owners and Occupants
Congressman Resists Major State Role in Capping
Greenhouse Emissions
Green Needn’t Mean Small |
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| Code Question of the Week |
Q: Is it the intent of the 2003 International Building Code to permit special inspections to be performed by the architect or engineer of record for a project?
Click here for the answer.
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The following links take you outside the Code Council’s website. We are not responsible for the content and privacy practices of these websites.
Anyone for Some Code Hearings?
Hurricanes‚ Wildfires Put Emphasis on Codes
Arkansas Rejects Earthquake Codes
Neighbors War over Building Codes
Council OKs Storm Code Revisions
No Steps Yet to Enforce Bangladesh Code
Members of Building Code Appeals Board Resign
Building Code Opponent has 1‚000-Signature Petition |
