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It's Results that Count
Results are in on all proposed changes to the International Codes (excluding the ICC Performance Code for which there were no proposed changes submitted). The hearings were held September 20-October 1 and the agenda had more than 2,200 proposed code changes filling two tracks.

There were more than 2,200 proposed code changes during the Orlando hearings.

Improve Your Conference Experience
If you attended the ICC Annual Conference in Orlando, were you satisfied with the event? Did you enjoy the schedule of events? How were the accommodations? ICC is asking attendees to send their thoughts about last month’s conference through an online survey. Feedback will be used in planning for future events and improving your annual conference experience.

A Day to Meet World Standards

ASTM President Jim Thomas (left) talks standards with ICC Government Relations Sr. VP Sara Yerkes, ICC CEO Richard P. Weiland and ICC Board President Wally Bailey during the 2006 WSD reception.

To raise awareness on the importance of standards to the global economy, ICC and the standards community gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate World Standards Day. This year’s theme, “Standards Build Partnerships,” tied in with the 10-year anniversary of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act, which promotes the use of voluntary standards in lieu of the federal government developing its own separate standards.

“Standards are every place,” said U.S. Mission Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and former U.S. Congresswoman for Maryland Ambassador Constance A. Morella. “They build networks, they build opportunity, they build prosperity. We all know that the language of international commerce is standards.” Morella was also honored with the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award.

Sims Named Chief Operating Officer

	Dominic Sims

Deputy COO Dominic Sims has been named Chief Operating Officer of ICC. Sims brings years of building safety and fire prevention experience to the table, as CEO of the legacy code organization Southern Building Code Congress International.

"As Deputy COO for the past three years, Dominic has become intimately familiar with all aspects of ICC’s operations." stated Chief Executive Officer Richard P. Weiland. "His service has continually demonstrated his commitment to public safety and to serving the needs of our members."

Vognild Receives ICC's Highest Honor

		Awards Committee Chairman Ed Berkel (left) presents the Bobby J. Fowler Award to previous honorees Paul Heilstedt and Jim Sealy, who accepted on behalf of Rick Vognild.
		Ed Berkel (left) presents the Code Official of the Year Award to Donald Arp. "This is the greatest honor that I have received," Arp told conference delegates. "Thank you."

The Bobby J. Fowler Award is presented to an individual whose contributions to the building safety industry advance ICC's goals in achieving a safer built environment. Rick Vognild, retired Director of Technical Services for the legacy organization Southern Building Code Congress International, was the recipient of this year’s honor during the 2006 ICC Annual Conference. Other award winners included Donald "Mickey" Arp of Chattanooga, Tennessee, who received the Code Official of the Year Award; Robert Davidson of Davidson Code Concepts, Fire Official of the Year Award; Shirley Muns of Texas A&M University, ICC Affiliate Award; and Jill Gray of the North Central Texas Permit Technician Chapter of ICC and the Washington Association of Building Officials, which were presented Community Service Awards. Click here to see all the winners.

CALBO President Sheila Lee accepts the ICC Chapter of the Year Award from Ed Berkel.

Chapters Recognized for Extraordinary Service
The California Building Officials (CALBO) was presented the ICC Chapter of the Year Award at the Annual Conference in Orlando. Merit Awards were presented to the Association of Minnesota Building Officials, Heart of America Chapter, Idaho Association of Building Officials, and the North Texas Chapter. To see the chapter awards winners, click here.

Chapters, Code Officials Come Together for Brent

	Brent Snyder

Code Official Brent Snyder is a former Board member and Chairman of the legacy organization International Conference of Building Officials. He has served as an instructor to code and design professionals for the past 23 years. While battling terminal cancer, Snyder is facing the reality that without help, he and his wife will be forced to sell the family's farm.

The Association of Minnesota Building Officials, Washington Association of Building Officials and others have issued a call to fellow chapters and code enforcement officials in support of Brent Snyder and his family. Donations can be sent to: Grandpa's Farm, 2275 West County Road 600 South, Lebanon, IN 46052, or to Grandpa's Farm Account, c/o State Bank of Lizton, 1801 Indianapolis Avenue, Lebanon, IN 46052. Contact Roger Axel for details.

ICC-ES, IAS Call for Board Directors
The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and the International Accreditation Service (IAS) are seeking candidates for one-year Board of Directors terms. To apply to serve on either board, submit a resume and statement of interest (indicate which board you are applying for) to ICC COO Dominic Sims. Applications are due by November 1.

Serving on an ICC Board is about going above and beyond earning a living, and deals with what people really care passionately about. The 2006 ICC-ES Board is such a group of dedicated professionals.

Schutz Has an Earthshaking Hawaiian Experience

Bob Schutz

ICC Manager of Instructors Bob Schutz, of Westerville, Ohio, had a training assignment last week that many people would envy. He headed to Kona, Hawaii, on the Big Island, to conduct two seminars for the American Institute of Architects. Schutz arrived Thursday and taught the IRC and IBC fundamentals seminars all day Friday and Saturday. Saturday night, he departed to Honolulu, checked into a hotel room on the twenty-sixth floor and went to sleep.

Schutz awakened to a shaking, rolling motion at 7:07 Sunday morning. There was a rainstorm going on so he couldn’t tell what was happening at first. But then the building swayed sideways for about 20 to 30 seconds. Seven minutes later he felt it again. Read more about Schutz’s earthquake experiences in Hawaii.

Fight Fire with Fire Certification
In 2004, fires claimed more lives in America than all natural disasters combined, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Finally, there is a national standard for fire marshal competence—ICC Fire Marshal Certification—that emphasizes public education and fire investigation. This certification is for those that really want to demonstrate experience, knowledge and capabilities in combating one of our nation's biggest threats.

IAI Offers Chance for Building Smart
Join numerous code officials in Washington, D.C., from October 30 to November 3 for the Third International Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI). The week includes technical meetings, a buildingSMART Industry Day and an International Council Session. ICC will be on hand with a demo on November 1, its automated code checking project, and an ICC task group overseeing the effort.

Exploring Innovation Ingenuity at World Congress

	WOBO Congress and ICC Conference attendees participate in the International Forum.

The World Organization of Building Officials (WOBO) explored innovation and ingenuity in the built environment during its Seventh World Congress, held concurrently with the ICC Annual Conference, in Orlando, Florida. WOBO activities included Education Sessions, membership meetings, a Board of Governors meeting, guided technical tours, and joint participation in the ICC International Forum.

Future Is Bright for These Scholarship Winners
As part of the 2006 ICC Foundation Scholarship Program, the ICC Awards Committee awarded scholarships to deserving children of ICC Members, honoring each for scholastic achievement and leadership. Help the youth of today reach for the future of tomorrow.

Assessing the Assessors: ES Passes ANSI Inspection
An assessment team from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) visited the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Los Angeles office to perform its annual reassessment, required for accreditation of organizations certifying the code compliance of building products. ANSI Lead Assessor Lynne Neumann and ANSI Technical Expert Joel Miller reviewed the ICC-ES quality system, including policies, procedures, records keeping, staff training, the work of ICC-ES committees and advisory bodies, and interactions of ICC-ES with its subcontractors and manufacturers.

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