- I-Codes
continue to be the code of choice across the U.S.
- WTC
9/11 investigation could result in new generation of building and
fire codes
- I-Codes
reflect lessons learned from past tragedies
- Help
recognize building safety heroes
- 2005
ICC Awards—Call for Nominations
- Free
Building Safety Week downloads available
- Access
to the I-Codes available anytime, anywhere in the world
- Earn
professional ICC-CALBO certification on the California Codes
- IAS
launches program to accredit IBC® inspection agencies
- Applications
being accepted for 2005 ICC Scholarships
- Motorcycle ride and raffle will benefit Fowler Memorial Scholarship Fund
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I-Codes
continue to be the code of choice
across the U.S.
With
a host of adoptions across the country, the I-Codes continue to be the
most widely adopted and enforced building safety codes in the United
States.
Dozens of communities have recently adopted the I-Codes in states such
as Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana and Nebraska.
For more information on the latest I-Code adoptions, click
here. To view a list of states, jurisdictions and federal agencies
that currently use the International Codes, or to add a jurisdiction,
click
here.
WTC
9/11 investigation could result in new generation of building and fire
codes
The
International Code Council® will use its code development process to
address building safety and fire prevention code issues raised in the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) World Trade Center
9/11 investigation.
“NIST has done an important public service by conducting this comprehensive
study,” CEO James Lee Witt said. “The International Code Council intends
to fully review its findings as it strives to continue to improve building
safety and protect lives and property.”
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here to read the rest for the story. To read NIST’s findings, click
here.
I-Codes
reflect lessons learned from past tragedies
Through
its code development process, ICC® continues to address many of the
issues raised in the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) two-year investigation of a deadly nightclub fire.
ICC members approved a code change to require sprinkler systems in all
nightclubs with an occupancy of 100 or more people or larger than 5,000
square feet. The previous occupancy requirement was 300. The code change
is included in the 2004 Supplement to the 2003 International Codes®.
The I-Codes also address several other recommendations in the NIST report.
Click
here to read more.
Help
recognize building safety heroes
It is not
often that special recognition is given to building safety heroes in
our nation’s capital. That’s why the International Code Council Foundation
(ICCF) proudly invites building and fire safety representatives to attend
the first annual Silent Defender Awards Dinner on May 11 in Washington,
D.C.
James Lee Witt, the Foundation’s Chairman and CEO of ICC, will present
the awards. Honorees include Congressman Curt Weldon of Pennsylvania,
Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, Fire Marshal George Sacco of
O’Hara Township, Pennsylvania, and the World Bank.
The Silent Defender Awards recognize individuals and organizations that
perform extraordinary acts that demonstrate a commitment to building
stronger, safer communities.
To read more about this event, which will be held annually during Building
Safety Week, click
here.
2005
ICC Awards—Call for Nominations
Nominations
are being accepted for the ICC Awards that will be presented at the
2005 ICC Annual Conference, Sept. 25–29, at the COBO Center in Detroit,
Michigan.
Awards will be presented in several categories to honor individuals
and organizations for their accomplishments and service to ICC and the
building safety industry. Categories include the Bobby J. Fowler Award,
the ICC Code Official of the Year Award, the ICC Affiliate Award, and
many others.
The deadline to submit nominations for this year’s ICC Awards is July
22.
Free
Building Safety Week downloads available
eNews
readers can click
here to download free information brochures and public relations
materials for Building Safety Week 2005, May 8–14.
Free information includes disaster preparedness tips for homes and families,
tips on mold prevention and remediation, and the benefits of enforcing
codes and building permits. Also available are strategies for staging
a successful Building Safety Week campaign, sample proclamations and
letters to the editor for media outlets, and tips on smoke alarms, exiting,
electricity and furnaces.
This year’s theme for Building Safety Week is “Making Homes, Schools
and Workplaces Safer Together.” The event is sponsored by the International
Code Council Foundation (ICCF). For more information, click
here.
Access
to the I-Codes available anytime, anywhere in the world
Carrying
a stack of code books around for quick reference is not convenient.
Now, when building and fire safety officials have a code question on
the construction site or anywhere else, they can answer it quickly—without
the pile of books!
With Premium eCodes™, users can access the International Codes wherever
the Internet is available, anywhere in the world. Click
here to learn how eCodes can work for you.
Earn
professional ICC-CALBO certification on the California Codes
Code officials will soon be able to earn California Code certifications
through ICC and the California Building Officials (CALBO). The two organizations
have joined forces to create a new program specifically for California.
"This new program will serve our membership and public safety in California
by testing officials on the actual code requirements used in the state,"
said ICC Vice President of Certification and Licensing David Nelson.
With the new International Code Council-CALBO Certification, candidates
will be tested on the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, which
references the Uniform Codes®, the National Electrical Code® and the
California amendments. Amendments make up approximately 5–10 percent
of the code.
For more information, click
here.
IASSM
launches program to accredit IBC® inspection agencies
International
Accreditation Service (IAS) recently launched a program to accredit
agencies involved in conducting Special Inspections under Chapter 17
of the International Building Code® (IBC). IAS staff, together
with a team of technical experts in concrete, masonry, fireproofing,
soils and foundations, structural steel welding, non-destructive testing
and high-strength bolting, recently conducted the first round of assessments
of agencies that perform special inspections for the city of Las Vegas,
Nevada.
The IAS program is the first of its type in the United States to provide
services to building jurisdictions that involve actual site visits to
determine the competency of special inspectors and to determine if proper
inspection protocol is being followed. For more IAS news, click
here.
Applications
being accepted for 2005 ICC Scholarships
Applications
are currently being accepted for the ICC Scholarship Fund. Children
of active ICC members are eligible to receive grants through the program,
the funds for which are donated annually by ICC chapters.
The deadline for applications for the 2005 ICC Scholarships is June
30, 2005.
Motorcycle
ride and raffle will benefit Fowler Memorial Scholarship Fund
The
first annual Bob Fowler Motorcycle Ride & Raffle will be held in conjunction
with ICC’s Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan, in September. Proceeds
from the ride and raffle will benefit the ICC-AIA Bob Fowler Memorial
Scholarship Fund.
Raffle tickets are on sale now for the grand prize drawing of a 2005
Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider motorcycle, which is similar to the model
that the late Fowler rode as an avid motorcyclist.
For more information on the Fowler ride and raffle, click
here. For more details or to register for ICC’s Annual Conference,
click
here.
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April 20, 2005
Volume 2, Issue 4
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