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September 14–23
2008 Annual Conference
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May 4
IAS Board Meeting
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ICC Board Meeting

March 27
SMARTcodes Demo Tutorial
March 28
International Fuel Gas Fundamentals

March 31
International Wildland Urban Interface Code Fundamentals Institute
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ICC Residential Inspection Institute
April 7–9
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April 14–17
ICC Plan Review Institute

March 20
2006 IBC Solving Means of Egress
March 26
Inspection Concerns: Gathering Evidence and the Right of Entry

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ICC eNews
March 19‚ 2008
Volume 5‚ Issue 4

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Leading the Way in Building Green
Council Developing Green Professional Certification

The International Code Council is developing a Certified Inspector of Green Building Technologies exam to demonstrate a code official’s ability to understand the application of green building technology and assess adherence with green building programs. The new certification will assess the ability to understand the green aspects of the International Codes. Continue reading here.

CBCAG Resolution Adopted by NACo

The National Association of Counties (NACo) signed a resolution supporting enactment and funding of the Community Building Code Administration Grant (CBCAG) Act to promote and support the enhancement of local building and fire code enforcement. View the resolution.


Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (right) and Rep. David Obey of Wisconsin‚ Chair of the House Appropriations Committee‚ discuss the CBCAG legislation in Washington‚ D.C.

The Code Council has launched an online petition as part of its grassroots efforts to increase support for the CBCAG legislation. If you’re inclined to do so‚ and your jurisdiction will allow you‚ sign the petition.

Read more about the CBCAG legislation.

Pulling No Punches on Safety
Report Highlights Efforts for Safer Buildings

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) submitted the annual report of major building failure investigations in the United States to Congress. The report highlights the first comprehensive set of building code changes based on the NIST World Trade Center investigation approved by the Code Council in 2007‚ which were incorporated into last year’s supplement to the Council’s International Building Code. Read more.

Updated Building Valuation Data

The Building Valuation Data has been updated and is available for jurisdictions and other parties to utilize in current code-enforcement-related activities. Click here to view.

Raise Awareness
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.

SMARTcodes for Building Smart
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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 to auto code checking.
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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 criteria.

Code Development Hearings Results Available

ICC Evaluation Service Introduces PMG Listing Program

First Fireside Chat of 2008 Audiocast Available

New PMG Resource Center Available

Code Council Reports Capital Budget Plans

Code Council Updates Bylaws

Upcoming IAS Accreditation Committee Public Hearings Set

Q: A newly introduced building material is proposed to be utilized in the construction of a building. The 2006 International Building Code does not specifically address the use of this new material‚ either in material performance or its installation. Is the use of this new material strictly prohibited? Click here for the answer.

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Fire Ignites “Street of Dreams” Green Home Development
The Price of Going Green
Take Note: Affordable Green Home Building Is Possible
Homeowners Put Their Green Ideals into Practice
Education‚ Labor Clash over Green Schools
Hawaiian Council to Explore LEED Bill
Home Builders Go Green to Seek New Selling Point
Work Starts on Zero-Carbon City
Restaurant Chain to Be Powered by Hydrogen

CPVC Water Distribution System Benefits

Written by code experts for code experts‚ ICC eNews offers this free article to help you in your everyday pursuit of code excellence.

Since its introduction to the market nearly 50 years ago‚ chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe has proven to be a viable alternative to metal pipe in residential‚ commercial and industrial applications. The use of CPVC for potable water conveyance is permitted by all major plumbing codes‚ and cost considerations and greater demand for sustainable products have made this high-performance plastic the material of choice for many contractors. Discover the advantages of CPVC.

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Senate Bill Makes Assault on Inspectors a Felony
New-Home Sales Move Lower in January
Builders Adjusting Business Plans to Survive 2008
1‚000 Builders Join “Home Builders Blitz” 2008
2008 Hurricane Forecast Bad for U.S. Coastal Areas
EU Commission Proceedings over Building Performance
Scientists Find 5‚500-Year-Old Plaza in Peru
CFSI Names Legislator of the Year
FEMA Offers Building Safety Information in Stores
Building Safety Efforts Mark Fifth Anniversary of Nightclub Fire

ACTIONREPORT

To promote the interests of the Code Council and its members in relation to federal‚ state and local governments and private-sector organizations‚ Council staff met with various agency representatives and attended many meetings.
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