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Current indications point to a strong, potentially devastating, hurricane reaching Texas by this afternoon. According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Harvey is quickly gaining strength and is forecast to become a Category 3 hurricane with winds of at least 111 mph by the time it hits the Texas coast later today or early tomorrow.
The International Code Council (ICC) is paying close attention to this hurricane as it develops. As a building safety professional, you are well aware of the importance of building safety, especially in the face of destructive storms. Our members play an integral role in preparing communities for natural disasters such as this by ensuring that buildings are up-to-date and follow the code requirements. Unfortunately, even when the emergency preparedness plan is in place and the building safety codes are strong, major storms can still leave behind devastation in their wake.
The Code Council promotes safe buildings and resilient communities in quiet periods and in times of greatest need, and we stand ready to help. ICC staff have a long history of working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) Program after disasters such as Hurricane Isaac in 2012 and Hurricane Rita in 2005. Through the MAT Program, FEMA can quickly assemble and deploy teams of investigators to evaluate the performance of buildings and related infrastructure in response to the effects of natural and man-made hazards.
In addition, ICC’s Disaster Response Network (DRN) is available to help jurisdictions after a natural disaster. DRN gives member building safety professionals the opportunity to volunteer to help jurisdictions who request aid with building damage assessment, building inspections and other code-related functions in disaster areas. If you would like to add your name to the list, please click here to register.
If you are a code official in an affected jurisdiction and your community is in need of help, you can contact Karla Higgs, ICC Vice President of Member Services, at 888-422-7233, ext. 5268, or khiggs@iccsafe.org.
The ICC Government Relations Department is bringing a prestigious group of speakers to our annual conference in Columbus to discuss several current topics and emerging trends across the country. The presentation topics include a discussion on residential energy efficiency and home energy ratings, how building and energy codes affect realtors and their clients, and the latest on developing science-based tools to measure resilience in our communities. Read more.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, but the increasing strength of Tropical Storm Harvey is a reminder that the most notorious Atlantic hurricanes typically occur during the season’s peak from August through October. Read more
This year’s ICC Annual Conference and Building Safety & Design Expo in Columbus, Ohio, will bring together building safety professionals from across the spectrum with plenty of opportunities to advance your career and network with peers in a meaningful way. With this year’s schedule packed full of interesting, educational and fun events, ICC added some new features and made changes to the way you’ll experience Annual Conference. Read more.
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The International Code Council (ICC) today unveiled a new cloud-based testing system, Proctored Remote Online Testing Option (PRONTO), which enables candidates to take ICC certification exams at their convenience on their computer at home, in the office or another secure location of their choice. Read more.
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Code Council launches a new cloud-based testing system for professional certification examsPRONTO enables candidates to take tests securely any time of day Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council (ICC) today unveiled a new cloud-based testing system, Proctored Remote Online Testing Option (PRONTO), which enables candidates to take ICC certification exams at their convenience on their home or office computer. The ICC Assessment Center provides educational and credentialing services supported by the International Codes (I-Codes), a coordinated, comprehensive set of construction, fire and energy codes used in the U.S. and around the globe. In the past, test takers had to travel to approved locations for certification exams. The new cloud-based system allows users to take proctored ICC certification exams on their own computer at home, in an office or at another secure location of their choice. This system will supplement the brick and mortar computer-based exam sites and paper-and-pencil testing that were the only options previously available. “The Code Council is the first building safety professional credentialing organization to provide this convenient testing option to their candidates,” said ICC Director of the Assessment Center Michelle Porter. “We are always looking for new ways to increase the availability and ease of access to exams for our members and other test takers, and we are excited to be able to offer this innovative service.” “This new system will help us provide better support to our members and the next generation of code officials,” said ICC Executive Vice President and Director of Business Development Mark Johnson. “Ultimately, by expanding access we hope to increase the number of qualified individuals who are certified for jobs in the building trades that are crucial to our nation’s safety and economic growth.” PRONTO also allows users to immediately see their exam results. ICC currently has 23 exams available online with plans for additional offerings in the future. Click here to learn more about PRONTO. About the International Code Council ### |
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Taking your next ICC certification exam is now more convenient, more comfortable and more efficient than ever before. With ICC PRONTO, you can take many of ICC’s exams online, at your convenience, from any secure location or at an in-person test center. ICC currently offers 100+ exams on the PRONTO testing platform. Visit our Exam Catalog to get started! Read more
ICC is the first building safety professional credentialing organization to offer secured online proctored exams as part of our commitment to ensuring our members have access to the latest technology-based solutions to help building and code professionals succeed and advance.
New Tool to Enhance Certification Exam Test Taking -
ICC Digital Codes for Exams.
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PRONTO is Celebrating an Anniversary!
The First 5 Years of PRONTO
PRONTO is a technology-based testing method established by the International Code Council. ICC partners with ProctorU Platform to provide this state-of-the-art service to our exam candidates. With PRONTO, you have a choice to take an exam at one of over 500+ Meazure Learnings (ProctorU Platform) Test Centers or from the comfort of your own home or office.
Remote online proctoring is technology that mirrors the role of an on-site proctor by utilizing an internet-delivered assessment exam monitored by a professionally trained live proctor. PRONTO exams taken through remote proctoring are available 24/7, scheduled up to 90 minutes in advance, and utilize advanced exam security features so you can be confident in the integrity of the testing process and exam results.
Click here to learn more about booking your remote proctored or in-person testing session.
| Take your ICC Certification exam from any secure location with highspeed internet access or at one of over 500+ test centers. |
PRONTO has advanced exam security features, so you can be confident in the integrity of the testing process and exam results.
| Plan your exam for the day and time most convenient for you—remote proctoring is available 24/7 and in-person testing is available based on test center availability. |
Eliminate the waiting period and know your results immediately upon exam completion.
PRONTO 101 provides information on the PRONTO system and functionality. Take a sample quiz at the end to get a first-hand example of what taking a PRONTO exam is all about.
The Special Inspector Plan Exercise provides information on the PRONTO system and functionality; including how to view the plan sets and exhibits. Take a sample quiz at the end to get a first-hand example of what taking a PRONTO exam is all about.
PRONTO@work recognizes jurisdictions that establish a dedicated ICC PRONTO testing area on-site.
By creating a space where employees can complete their proctored remote online test, jurisdictions demonstrate their commitment to building safety and their employees’ professional development. They also limit the time out of office necessitated by computer–based testing, which must be taken at approved ICC testing centers.
Need help with your PRONTO exam?
Feel free to contact us at customersuccess@iccsafe.org.
The rules and procedures below are strictly enforced at all Code Council examinations. Following these rules guarantees the security of examination materials, provides reliable test results, and increases the public’s trust of certified professionals.
Test Site Regulations
The rules and procedures below are strictly enforced at all Code Council examinations. Following these rules guarantees the security of examination materials, provides reliable test results, and increases the public’s trust of certified professionals.
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