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Board Meetings

Sept. 29	ICC Board Meeting Reno, NV
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For his continued contribution and devotion to the building regulatory industry, Code Council Board President Wally Bailey is this year's recipient of the Ontario Building Officials Association's (OBOA) prestigious Yaman Uzumeri International Award of Excellence. The award is presented to an individual, corporation or association who has furthered the professional excellence of the building regulatory industry. Bailey will be honored on September 24 at the OBOA Annual Meeting in Ottawa, Canada.

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August 2007

Volume 4, Issue 8

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Annual Conference Right Around the Corner

Packed with plenty of activities, this year’s International Code Council Annual Conference from September 30–October in Reno, Nevada, includes something for every interest:

Innovative Education Courses and Seminars

Demonstration of the SMARTcodes System

Cutting-Edge Green Building Presentations

Western States Seismic Policy Council Events

First-Ever IT Solutions for Code Officials Symposium

Expanded Exposition

Shake It Up at the Seismic Safety Zone

First-Year Special Administration Exams

New Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Aisle

Special Events (Golf Tournament, 5K Run, Bob Fowler Ride)

Are You Eligible to Vote at ABM?

The Council encourages all Governmental Members to review their membership records to ensure representatives can obtain their voting credentials for the Annual Business Meeting in Reno, Nevada. If changes are needed, don't delay. Update your membership records now.

Mutual Initiatives Discussed with PHCC

Code Council CEO Rick Weiland, Executive Director of Plumbing and Mechanical Activities Jay Peters and Government Relations SVP Sara Yerkes met with officials from the Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors (PHCC) National Association in Washington, D.C. The parties discussed mutual initiatives and avenues in which both organizations can work together.

Council Executive Director of Plumbing and Mechanical Activities Jay Peters (second from left) and Government Relations SVP Sara Yerkes meet with PHCC Executive Vice President Ike Casey (second from right) and President Elect Jim Finley.

Permit Technicians First Certified in State

Mississippi building permit technicians first in state to earn
Code Council certification.

Ruth Preston and Victoria Pepitone are two Pearl River County Permit Technicians with the Planning and Development Department that have received International Code Council certification. Along with one technician in Vicksburg, they are the first people in Mississippi to pass the written exam for permit technicians. The two-hour, 60-question exam covered material on four topics: Basic Code Enforcement, International Building Codes, Legal Aspects of Building Codes, and International Zoning.

Preston, whose first anniversary with the county falls at the end of July, said, “I was surprised when I learned I was one of only three. I’m humbled by it. I’m proud that we’ve accomplished this.”

Council Hosts Russian Delegation


Council Senior Advisor Dave Conover (standing) discusses the U.S. building regulatory system during a translated presentation to the Russian delegation.

Code Council staff hosted a delegation from the Russian Far East visiting through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration as part of the Special American Business Internship Training program. With a particular interest in energy efficiency in construction, the delegation received a tour of the Council’s LEED-certified Headquarters building, along with an overview of the International Energy Conservation Code and new National Green Building Standard currently under development.

Join Us Fireside

Bailey brings international flavor to final fireside chat.

Throw in Code Council Board President Wally Bailey, Alliance of Canadian Building Officials President Manny Withrow, Ontario Building Officials Association President Terry Hewiston, and others from across the globe, and there's a definite international flavor to the upcoming fireside chat. President Bailey's last chat on September 26 comes from the heart of Canada's capital, at the landmark Fairmont Château Laurier. Join in to ask questions and participate in the discussion.

Hampton University Receives I-Codes

Council Board Vice President Steve Shapiro presented copies of the International Codes to Hampton University's Department of Architecture in Virginia. The Council is working with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to place a complete set of I-Codes in the libraries of AIA-accredited schools of architecture.

Council Board Vice President Steve Shapiro (center) presents I-Codes to Hampton University Department of Architecture Librarian Norma Sellman (left), Assistant Director of Collection Management for the William R. and Norma B. Harvey Library Alfred Willis (second from left), Dr. Eric Sheppard (second from right), and Library Director Frank Edgcombe (right).

Transforming Egyptian Public Safety


	Council Business and Product Development SVP Mark Johnson (left) and HBRC Chairman H.E. Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama with the plaque commemorating the joint training and certification program.

The Code Council signed contracts with Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC) officials of the Arab Republic of Egypt to jointly sponsor national training and certification of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire inspectors in Egypt. The International Accreditation Service awarded the first testing laboratory accreditations in Egypt to the HBRC Materials Testing Laboratory and Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Laboratory.

Council Attends BOMA Centennial Celebration


	Code Council Board President Wally Bailey (right) and Vice President Steve Shapiro view new construction plans for the World Trade Center in New York City.

Code Council representatives attended The BOMA Congress and The Office Building Show in New York City. Council Board President Wally Bailey presented BOMA International officials with a plaque in honor of the organization’s centennial celebration. He was joined by Council Board Vice President Steve Shapiro and COO Dominic Sims at several other conference events, including a tour of the reconstructed World Trade Center building number 7, privately constructed after 9/11. The reconstructed building contains what some believe are some of the safest high-rise features in the world. The building stands within the Port Authority. The State of New York along with New York City now base their building and fire safety requirements on the I-Codes (see city’s new construction guidelines).

Meeting Challenges in the Green Arena

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

The correlation of green building measures with model building codes and standards has been a significant challenge. There are always architects and builders seeking to use non-conforming “alternative” building materials, whether natural or manufactured. Compliance issues are typically resolved through evaluation reports, local jurisdictional variances or engineering substantiation. A comprehensive look at green measures within the context of building codes is the next step.

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Greener Homes Becoming the Rule, Not an Option

Golden State Plans Progressive Green Codes

Historic Florida House Reborn as Green Beacon

River Serves as Inspiration for Energy Source

Turning Building Codes Green: A CoStar Report

GreenSource Magazine Launches Sustainable Design Site

Practicing Precaution in Selecting Green Building Materials

Green Roof Movement Enjoying Its Day in the Sun (registration required)

Curtain Going Up on First Water-Walled Building (registration required)

Grants Available for Builders Going Green

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IAFC Creates New Fire Institute
Codes Lead to Better Insurance Rating
Portable Hurricane Simulator Shows How to Strengthen Buildings
Mirkhah Winner of First Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
Legislation to Revamp Soggy National Flood Insurance Program
Property Maintenance Code Works in Wooster
Accessible Door Handles Are the Way to Go
Concrete Professionals Engage in Rock-Hard Competition
Colorado Puts the Hurt on Yurts
Burj Dubai Breaks Record ... and Keeps Going
Explosion Sets off Aging Pipe Debate
August Deadline Here for O-Ring Sprinkler Recall
Cayman Islands Inspectors Upgrade Skills to Code
Codes Officers Should Not Carry Guns

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