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Details of the proposed joint venture between ICC and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) to develop single plumbing and mechanical codes were rolled out during a National Town Hall Meeting held in Denver, Colorado, this past weekend. The proposal is available here.

"What you are going to hear today is a substantive discussion about where we have been, where we are going and how we hope to achieve an end goal," ICC Board President Henry Green told meeting attendees. "I think our first brush at this thing was to say, can we further the mission of the International Code Council by developing a single set of codes for this country?"

Feedback from the proposed joint venture between ICC and IAPMO is encouraged. Details are available here.

ICC Board Vice President Wally Bailey (left) and President Henry Green (right) participate in a panel discussion during Saturday's National Town Hall Meeting.

Building Safety Heats Up in Florida
The code word is safety at this year's Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. The agenda already has more than 2,200 proposed code changes filling two tracks. Get the latest 2006/2007 Proposed I-Code Changes and the Code Development Hearings Schedule. Printed copies of the proposed changes are available as well as code change book return coupons.

ICC Board of Directors Presents Notice
An outline agenda of the 2006 Annual Business Meeting is now available in the official online Notice. In accordance with ICC Bylaws, Board elections for officers and vacant Board positions will also be held during the Annual Business Meeting. To ensure an interview appointment, letters of interest must be received by August 14.

Access the Matrix for IBC/ADAAG Comparison
In time to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ICC is offering a free 2006 IBC/ADA Accessibility Guideline (ADAAG) Comparison. The free matrix saves time and reduces confusion with accessibility requirements put together by section for easy comparison.

Pioneering Communities Prefer 2006 Codes
Jurisdictions nationwide are adopting the most current building safety and fire prevention codes to safeguard residents and businesses and guide construction and renovations in their communities. So far this year, more than 100 jurisdictions have registered 650 new code adoptions. Read more.

Staff Authors New I-Code Guides
The first two titles of an exciting new series from ICC and Thomson Delmar are now available. Significant Changes to the IBC, 2006 and Significant Changes to the IRC, 2006 each feature more than 320 full-color pages of expert analysis, and hundreds of photos and illustrations. ICC authors Doug Thornburg, AIA; John Henry, P.E.; and Hamid Naderi, P.E. use their decades of code experience to help code users apply new provisions effectively. To purchase the IBC version, click here. For the IRC version, click here.

Plant Ignored Dangers of Aluminum Dust
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released another investigative report of an aluminum dust explosion at a Hayes-Lemmerz International plant that killed one worker and injured six others. CSB found that the plant operators had not addressed the dangers of aluminum dust ignition.

DRN Volunteers Step Up to Help Out
Chances are, after last year’s destructive hurricane season, you were interested in helping after a natural disaster. With the Atmospheric Science Department at Colorado State University predicting a 47-percent chance of another major hurricane reaching landfall, the time is now to volunteer. ICC’s Disaster Response Network (DRN) shows you how.

Maintain Building Safety Expertise
Learn from the experts in property maintenance and housing code enforcement. Attend the 2006 Property Maintenance and Housing Institute August 28-29. Perfect for city managers, building department staff, housing inspectors, code officials and other government professionals revitalizing economically depressed areas or rehabilitating older buildings.

Think Beyond the Fire Line
With more people building communities in or near wildland areas, there are greater risks from wildfires. In partnership with leading fire prevention organizations, ICC offers the 2006 Wildland Urban Interface Community Planning Toolkit to help at-risk communities protect its residents from the threat of wildfires. Be firewise. Our guidelines help you prepare your home and yard to stand against a wildfire.

Volunteers Make Their Expertise Count
It takes the help of many individuals to develop the building safety and fire prevention codes that are adopted and enforced by so many jurisdictions across the U.S. and in other nations. Now is the chance to offer your time and expertise for an ICC Council, the Board for International Professional Standards Committee or the Education Committee.

Take a Stand for Bleacher Safety
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission research indicates that emergency rooms treat an average of 19,100 injuries stemming from bleacher accidents each year. Sometimes, a fall victim dies. Now is the time to make a difference. Public comment is open on the First Draft Standard on Bleacher Safety until August 7.

Trade Items and Time for a Deserving Cause
Help make a worthwhile cause a great success by donating a special item, making a financial contribution, or participating as a bidder at the ICC Foundation’s Fourth Annual Silent Auction. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity-Orlando.

C.B.O. Ron Bell (left), Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was 2005 Code Official of the Year.

Nominations Now Accepted
The deadline to submit nominations for this year’s ICC Awards is July 21. Honoring individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to ICC, the building safety industry and the fire safety profession, awards will be presented at the 2006 Annual Conference Awards Luncheon.

2003 Codes Go Bilingual
Complete translations of many of the 2003 I-Codes—Codigos Internacional— are now available in Spanish. The translations help English speakers communicate important code issues, ensuring clear understanding of safety requirements and familiarity with everyday code provisions. Purchase or reserve your copies of the Spanish I-Codes now!

Memorial Ride to Motor through Orlando

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Join Florida ICC members in a two-day, two-route ride around Orlando. Sponsored by the Building Officials Association of Florida, the annual Bobby Fowler Motorcycle Ride benefits the American Institute of Architects–ICC Bob Fowler Memorial Scholarship Fund. For details, contact Gary Brevoort.

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