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Get answers to
your code questions with 2003 International Code Interpretations.
This helpful reference compiles published code interpretations to
the 2003 International Building, Residential, Fire, Mechanical,
Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes in consecutive order according
to the code and section number. It also includes applicable code text
and Formal Committee Interpretations individually numbered with issue
dates. (132 pages)
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This easy-to-use
Concrete Manual is now updated to ACI 318-02 and the 2003 IBC®.
This classic field inspection reference includes sample calculations
and numerous photographs, explains conventional construction procedures
and concrete behavior, discusses control and inspection procedures,
explores statistical quality control methods, and details proper field
testing procedures. This publication is ideal for field inspectors,
examination candidates and is an approved certification reference.
A CD-ROM containing the complete text in PDF format is included. (340
pages)
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The Concrete Manual Study Companion is also available.
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Master the code
you work with every day with this comprehensive International Energy
Conservation Code Study Companion. It covers select topics of
the 2000 and 2003 International Energy Conservation Code®
and includes code text, commentary and many illustrations. Ten study
sessions provide practical learning assignments, specific learning
objectives, and a list of questions summarizing the key points for
study. Quizzes are provided at the end of each study sessions allowing
you to measure how well you understand the material. (173 pages)
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ICC eNews
November 19, 2004
Volume 1, Issue 3
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Participation
in code development key
to improving building and public safety |
The 2005 International
Code Council Codes Forum, set for Feb. 21–March 6 in Cincinnati,
Ohio, provides construction industry professionals with a "one-stop-shop"
to improve code skills, participate in code development and see new
building technologies and products.
During the code development hearings, Feb. 22–Mar. 6, Code Development
Committees will hear comments on code change proposals submitted for
the 2006 edition of the International Codes. Forum attendees
can also participate in the "Code Boot Camp" education program, and
discover the latest building and construction technologies and products
at the International Code Council Expo.
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| Hurricane
Symposium Call for Presentations |
 The
sponsors of the Hurricane Symposium, scheduled for Feb. 11–13,
2005, in Tampa, Florida, are seeking proposals for presentations that
will examine the impact of the 2004 hurricanes on the built environment,
including initial observations, lessons learned and unmet research
needs. This is a significant opportunity to share your knowledge with
the building safety and design communities. The symposium will enhance
the base of knowledge regarding the performance of buildings and structures
in regions impacted by hurricanes.
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Hurricane
Resistant Construction Committee
meeting set for Dec. 8–9 in Orlando, Florida |
 The
second meeting of the ICC Consensus Committee on Hurricane Resistant
Construction will be held on Dec. 8–9, 2004, in Orlando, Florida.
The committee is responsible for incorporating hurricane resistant
construction requirements in the International Codes into the development
of the ICC Standard on Hurricane Resistant Construction. The
meeting is open to the public.
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| Theme
for Building Safety Week 2005 announced |
 The
theme for Building Safety Week 2005 is "Making Homes, Schools and
Workplaces Safer Together." The event will be celebrated May 8–14,
2005.
First observed in 1980, Building Safety Week raises the general public's
awareness about the importance of safety in the built environment.
Building Safety Week is sponsored by the International Code Council
Foundation.
Mark your calendars today to celebrate Building Safety Week 2005!
Watch www.iccsafe.org/BSW
for news, useful resources and other information that will be made
available to help building safety and fire prevention professionals
take an active role in educating their communities about the importance
of building and fire safety codes.
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| 2004/2005
Code Change Books available |
 The
2004/2005 Code Change Book is currently posted on the ICC
Web site.
If you received a copy of any of the code change documents from the
2003/2004 Code Development Cycle, you are already on the mailing list
and will automatically receive a copy of the 2004/2005 edition. Code
change proponents and code committee members will also automatically
receive a copy. If you fall into one of these categories, please do
not fill out the return coupon because duplicate mailings will severely
impact the availability of books.
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Online
reports help determine if
building products are up to code |
 Determining
if a building product, system or material complies with the codes
is fast, easy, and free on the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Web
site. ICC-ES, a subsidiary of ICC, performs technical evaluations
of products upon request of manufacturers, and then issues evaluation
reports for those that comply with the codes.
To find the evaluation reports, go to the ICC-ES Web site splash page
and select Evaluation Reports. Then choose to view a full list of
evaluation reports; search for a specific report by product, manufacturer
or report number; or list the reports by CSI category. The reports
are available in Adobe Acrobat. For more information about the evaluation
reports, procedures for developing reports, or about ICC-ES, click
here.
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| Free
copies available of “People Helping People” video |
 "People
Helping People" is a video tribute to the Silent Defenders who ensure
that the structures we live in, work in, send our children to school
in, and play in are safe. This video demonstrates the positive impact
safety officials, inspectors, designers and other ICC members have
on local communities through codes compliance and lessons learned
from disasters.
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| Arkansas
among latest code adoptions |
 The
State of Arkansas has adopted the International Building Code,
2003 International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire
Code, International Mechanical Code, 2003 International Plumbing
Code and International Residential Code. Arkansas joins
Florissant, Missouri; Las Cruces, New Mexico; Rochelle, Illinois;
and Rolling Meadows, Illinois as the latest jurisdictions to adopt
one or more of the International Codes.
For a complete list of I-Code adoptions, click
here.
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Johnson
heads up a new Business
and Product Development Department |
 With
recent Board approval of ICC's new strategic plan, a renewed emphasis
on further refining and expanding its business was approved and this
organizational adjustment made necessary. Board expectations remain
high on growing ICC's membership, providing world class customer service
and improving our financial position. This adjustment allows the ICC
Senior Management Team to focus more intensely on meeting those objectives.
The new strategic plan, Blueprint to the Future, outlines ICC's strategic
goals, includes new mission and vision statements, and outlines the
values click
here that will guide ICC in truly becoming an international, forward
leaning organization.
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| Marines
are first federal agency to earn IAS accreditation |
 The
United States Marine Corps (USMC) recently became the first federal
agency to receive a Certificate of Accreditation from the International
Accreditation Service (IAS) during a ceremony at their base in Quantico,
Va. The Certificate of Accreditation to ISO (International Organization
for Standardization) 17020 standard was presented to the Marine's
Ground Quality Control Program, the division that helps to keep Marines
shooting straight, moving quickly, communicating effectively —
and doing it safely.
On hand to present the certificate was IAS chairman Majed Dabdoub,
IAS president Chuck Ramani, IAS lead assessor Hershal Brewer, and
ICC Vice President Henry Green.
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