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Gen. Clark visits Bowling at his home in Hamilton, Ohio.

Support Our HEROs and Defenders
Give back to the disabled military veterans that have sacrificed for us by attending the Project H.E.R.O. roll-out breakfast. Click here to read more. You can also Honor those individuals who have tirelessly worked to improve public safety, health and welfare at the Silent Defender Awards Dinner. Read more. The breakfast and dinner take place on May 11 during Building Safety Week. Dinner guests may attend the breakfast at no additional cost. For more information, click here.

Helping Build a Safer World
Recognizing the importance of making homes and buildings safe places where people can live, work and play, this year's Building Safety Week celebrates "Building a Safer World Together" and reflects the importance of getting everyone involved in the prevention of safety and security hazards. ICC provides resources for building safety and fire prevention professionals to use in educating the public about building safety throughout the year. Read more.

Weiland Speaks at WSSPC Conference

	ICC COO Rick Weiland and Patti Sutch, Executive Director of WSSPC.

ICC COO Rick Weiland gave a presentation to the Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) Board of Directors during the organization’s Annual Conference this week in San Francisco. He was joined by ICC Structural Engineer John Henry, who presented copies of the 2006 International Existing Building Code and the Seismic CodeMaster produced by S.K. Ghosh Associates.

The WSSPC event was held in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary Earthquake Conference Commemorating the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake—one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.

This relationship has led to WSSPC’s participation in ICC’s 2007 Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada. For more information on WSSPC, click here.

ICC Stands Behind CCFS Awareness Work

	ICC Pres. Henry Green presents a check to CCFS Director Ed Comeau. (L-R) ICC COO Rick Weiland, Comeau, Green and Paul Martin, a member of the Center for Campus Fire Safety Board of Directors.

In its continuing sponsorship of the Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS), ICC presented a check for $5,000 to the Center for its efforts in raising awareness of fire risks on America’s college campuses. The Center’s coalition of interests, including ICC, is currently at work in Congress to promote adoption of the Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act—under consideration in the Senate as S.2493. Read more.

Who Has Adopted the I-Codes?
To find out the latest I-Code adoptions across the U.S., click here. Has your jurisdiction adopted one or more of the I-Codes? Let ICC know by clicking here.

	Barbara Koffron

Koffron Ready to Serve on ICC Board
A Fire Marshal for the City of Phoenix, Arizona, has been named to the ICC Board of Directors. Barbara Koffron, C.B.O., is an active member of ICC and has served on several code development committees. Read more.

Tell Us About Your BSW Activities
Has your jurisdiction issued a proclamation? Proclaim Building Safety Week in your community, view a list of jurisdictions that have signed Proclamations, or submit building activity photos for post-event coverage. Read more.

Deadline Nears for Scholarships
Giving the gift that lasts a lifetime, the ICCF Scholarship Foundation hosts sponsored and managed scholarships for children of employees of active ICC Governmental members. The deadline for sponsored applications is June 30. Read more. Winners of the 2005 ICC Scholarships have also been announced. Read more.

Sign Up for ICC/ANSI A117 Proposals
In answer to an October 2005 Call for Comments, public proposals and the associated cross index to the ICC/ANSI A117 2003 edition are now available. Proposals will be considered at a future A117 Committee meeting, and an agenda will be posted when it becomes available. Read more.

Restoration 2006 Offers Complimentary Registration
Focusing on long-term community and economic recovery in the wake of natural and man-made disasters, the Restoration 2006 conference is offering complimentary registration for select governments, organizations and nonprofit entities impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Rick Weiland

FLASH Welcomes Weiland to Board
An increase in natural and man-made disasters has made it imperative that organizations like the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) and ICC work closely to educate the public, ease the effects on communities, and protect lives and property. To this effect, ICC COO Rick Weiland has been named to the Board of Directors for FLASH.

“I am honored to be selected for this position,” said Weiland. “I look forward to working with FLASH and its Board to address important building safety issues.”

ICC Raises Committee on Wall Bracing
In response to concerns raised about the wall-bracing provisions in the International Residential Code, ICC has established an Ad Hoc Committee on Wall Bracing to review the provisions, determine necessary revisions and propose changes. The application deadline is May 5, and interested parties may submit an application online. Read more.

	Pres. Green speaks at the NAHB Conference.

Henry Green Speaks at Green Expo
ICC President Henry Green was a keynote speaker during the National Association of Home Builder's (NAHB) eighth annual National Green Building Conference held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 12-14. The conference featured topics such as green development, marketing, water management and indoor air quality. "It is ICC’s responsibility and duty to bring our history, resources and understanding of the development of codes and standards to facilitate the development of standards with NAHB and others," stated Green. Read more.

Interest in Contractor Exams Increases
ICC now develops and administers customized construction trade licensing exams for hundreds of state and municipal jurisdictions. The most widely used licensing exams include the residential and building contractor examinations—master and journeyman plumbing, electrical, gas and mechanical. The contractor/trades exams are administered at more than 1,200 approved test sites nationwide and include toll-free telephone support and test scheduling. Read more.

HUD Grant Funds Free Workshops
Thanks to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant, ICC and the United Spinal Association will be able to ensure that more apartments and condominiums are built accessible to people with disabilities. The two organizations are offering free workshops on the Fair Housing Act requirements, regulations and accessibility guidelines, and the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard. Read more.

Veterans Reimbursed for Fees
Recognizing the importance of certification in employment and career advancement, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a program to reimburse select ICC Professional Certification Exam fees for qualified military personnel. Read more.

SEI Solicits Members for New Committee
The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) is soliciting members for a new Standards Committee that will review, update and complete the Independent Project Peer Review Standard No. 22-97. Structural consulting engineers, building and code officials, producers and manufacturers, and academia are needed. For details, contact Committee Chair Matthew Stuart.

ICC Earns Influential Honor
For its efforts in creating a single set of building codes and consistent requirements throughout the U.S., ICC was ranked #41 in a list of the top “100 Influences that Have Shaped the Buildings Market” by Buildings Magazine. The list showcases “the commercial and institutional building industry’s most momentous happenings.” Read more.

NCOIL Stresses Up-to-Date Codes
Strong building codes, with continuous enforcement and timely updates, are essential for disaster mitigation in construction. That was the consensus at a panel—Reassessing State Building Codes: Mitigation and Enforcement—conducted during the spring meeting of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL). Read more.

Online Tribute to Firefighters Celebrates Heritage

The first delegates gather on Feb. 28, 1918, to form the IAFF.

Eighty-eight years ago, 36 delegates gathered to form the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to ensure better wages, safe working conditions and improved quality of life. Today, the 272,000-strong IAFF has documented its achievements in an online exhibit chronicling IAFF's legacy for affiliates and members. Read more.

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