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ICC eNews
November 30, 2007
Volume 4, Issue 12
Grand Award Winner
2007 APEX Awards
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ICC Vision and
Mission Statements |
Vision
Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people by creating better buildings and safer communities.
Mission
Providing the highest quality codes, standards, products, and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment. |
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Raising the Profile of Someone You Know |
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Nominations are now being accepted for the new Code Council Raising the Profile Award. Deadline for nominations is January 4. The Raising the Profile Award will be given to an individual or organization whose acts or contributions have raised the public awareness of the work accomplished by code enforcement personnel to improve public safety in the built environment. Get the details and download the nomination form. The award will be presented during the 2008 Building Safety Week activities. |
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Preparing for the Future
Interoperability Study Examines Software and Platforms |
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McGraw-Hill Construction recently released a SmartMarket Report on Interoperability for the building industry. Sponsored by nine industry associations, including the Code Council, the study examined the interoperability of software applications and platforms serving the community, as well as future demand, such as automated code checking. Read the report. |
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Canada Announces Certification Program |
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Code Council officials were on hand to congratulate Canada on its new certification program. From left, Council Board President Steve Shapiro, Mannie Withrow of ACBOA, George Gritziotis of CSC, and Council Board Immediate Past President Wally Bailey. |
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Code Council Board President Steve Shapiro and Immediate Past President Wally Bailey were in Ottawa for the announcement of Canada’s new certification program for building officials. Alliance of Canadian Building Officials' Associations (ACBOA) President Mannie Withrow awarded the first 14 certifications at the special event. The Canadian Construction Sector Council (CSC) partnered with ACBOA, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and other industry stakeholders to develop national occupational standards and a certification process that measures building officials' qualifications against an approved standard. |
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Council Says Aloha and Mahalo |
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Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (left) and Board President Steve Shapiro (right) present a Certificate of Appreciation to Russ K. Saito, State Comptroller with the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services. |
Code Council CEO Rick Weiland and Board President Steve Shapiro addressed attendees of the AIA/CSI 2007 Pacific Building Trade Expo in Honolulu, Hawaii, and presented Certificates of Appreciation to the state of Hawaii and Honolulu City and County for their efforts to have the International Codes adopted statewide, and for supporting the creation of a State Building Code Council. Accepting the certificate on behalf of the state was Russ K. Saito, Comptroller with the Department of Accounting and General Services, whose department provides administrative support for the State Building Code Council; and Tim Hiu, Acting Building Division Chief for the City and County of Honolulu. |
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PMG Shares Japanese Common Interests |
While in Japan to attend the World Plumbing Council’s 2007 Annual Meeting and Executive Board meeting, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Executive Director Jay Peters met with representatives from the Japan Water Works Association (JWWA) to discuss mutual initiatives. JWWA conducts research activities on water supply management, technology, water quality, and inspection and quality certification of products. |
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Meeting in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, were, from left, JWWA International Director of Training Ikuo Mitake; PMG Executive Director Jay Peters; JWWA Director of Training Shuichi Muramoto, P.E.; and Manager of Quality Management and Quality Certification Kazuaki Yasuda. |
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Storm Shelters Draft Welcomes Input |
During its August 2007 meeting, the ICC/NSSA Consensus Committee on Storm Shelters considered public comments, resulting in several changes to the draft standard. The changes are published in the Third Public Comments Draft Standard on Storm Shelters. Public comments are needed on the text revisions contained in this latest draft standard. Submit comments before the December 31 deadline. |
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ICC Cosponsors Firefighter Education |
The first annual Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs (SEAFC)/International Code Council Education Seminar is scheduled for December 10–11. The seminar focuses on the significant changes to the 2006 International Fire Code. An announcement about the seminar was sent to the entire membership of the SEAFC, the largest division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. |
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| NHA Charts Course for Codes, Standards |
| Among the National Hydrogen Association’s (NHA) top priorities for codes and standards in 2008, the NHA will engage in outreach efforts to increase awareness and understanding of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies among building code officials, fire marshals, and other individuals critical to permitting the implementation of hydrogen and fuel cell equipment. The NHA will also continue its involvement in the Hydrogen Industry Panel on Codes; a joint effort between the International Code Council, the National Fire Protection Association and NHA to harmonize codes and standards for hydrogen technologies. Read NHA’s 2008 priorities |
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Outlook Good
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Council Defines Construction Inspector Occupations |
The Council reviewed and provided input into the 2008–2009 Occupational Outlook Handbooks, including nature of the work, work environment, education and training, licensure and certification, advancement and employment, job outlook and search tips, and earnings. The nationally recognized Handbook provides career information and assistance to individuals regarding future professions. Get the Outlook here. |
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New Permit Tech Committee Meets |
The Ad-Hoc Permit Tech Committee (PTC) held its first meeting this month in St. Louis to review the needs of permit technicians, and how the Code Council can better serve them, especially with training and certification opportunities. |
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Members of the new Ad-Hoc Permit Tech Committee in St. Louis. Front row, from left, Code Council Chapter Programs Manager Patty Bond, Bonnie Lanz, Samantha Morrow, Council Chaper Relations Vice President Laura Scott, Marlene Manzanares. Back row, from left, Council Board member and PTC Chair John Darnall, Cynthia Linker, Sylvia Hill, Judy Pozarich, Christine Rose, Terry McCullough, Brenda Chapman, Lori Cherniak, Dawn Neil and Wayne Cichon. |
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Next-Generation
Manufactured Grease Ducts
Trial by Fire Yields Innovation and Advantages |
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Written by code experts for code experts, ICC eNews offers this free article to help you in your everyday pursuit of code excellence. |
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Fire-rated, zero-clearance, manufactured grease ducts are an idea whose time has come—dovetailing with the growing trend toward factory-built components in commercial construction. Click here to read more on these cost-competitive alternatives to conventional welded and wrapped duct systems. |
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Green Building Here to Stay
Sustainable Design PBS Documentaries Launched Online
LEED Labels Bring Home a Green Message
EcoCalculator Provides Instant LCA Results
EcoScorecard Offers Green Building Products Search Software
New Green Playbook for Buildings and Neighborhoods
Greenbuild365 Site Transforms Green Building Education
Green Goes Mainstream at Greenbuild 2007
USGBC Partners on New Sustainability Analysis Dashboard
Clinton Supports Building Energy Retrofits (registration required)
State's Green Building Laws Lead by Example
Governor Bill Richardson Sets Energy Efficiency Goals
Ambitious Green Building Plan Approved (registration required)
Old Line State Scores Silver Energy Efficiency Rating
Green Building Leaders Honored |
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Build a Better Home Inspection System
Are Overscheduled Building Inspections Risking Homes?
Bill Incentives for States to Enforce Stronger Building Codes
Cookie-Cutter Fire Spread
Rush to Inspect Compromises Safety
Construction Techniques Can Help Prevent Mold
Reduce Construction Waste up to 90 Percent
AHAM Warms Up with Electric Heater Safety Program
Firefighters Weigh In: Homemade Heat a Bad Idea
Codes Saved Homes and Lives from Wildfire
Credits Considered for Sprinkler Installation
Attorney General Upholds Building Codes
Bendable Concrete Protects against Hurricanes
Safe Building Codes Act Introduced in Congress
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