International Code Council announces its spring education event: ICC Learn Live

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council announced its spring virtual education, ICC Learn Live. Taking place on April 19-22, 2021, the virtual event will include a series of panel sessions and keynotes from experts across the building industry.

The Spring ICC Learn Live event will address the most pressing issues and priorities for building safety professionals such as off-site construction, managing the cannabis industry, communications tactics for code officials and overviews of the significant changes to the 2021 International Codes (I-Codes). Educational sessions will offer continuing education units (CEUs).

The week’s sessions will cover:

Monday, April 19: Building Safety Industry Updates
Tuesday, April 20: Leadership and Support
Wednesday, April 21: Building Safety Industry Trends
Thursday, April 22: 2021 International Code Significant Changes

In Fall 2020, the Code Council hosted its inaugural Learn Live event as the next step in the association’s strategy to provide building code officials, construction workers, and relevant parties with the resources and tools necessary to adapt.

“The success of our first ICC Learn Live has encouraged us to make the spring event even more personalized and informational for our attendees,” said Code Council Chief Knowledge Officer, Joan O’Neil. “We hope our attendees will walk away with valuable leadership skills and in-depth knowledge on emerging building technologies and industry trends.”

Opportunities to sponsor ICC Learn Live event are available. Learn more and add your company’s name to the list of Learn Live supporters here.

For more information on the various sessions and to register for ICC Learn Live, click here.

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ASHRAE and International Code Council release new International Green Construction Code User’s Manual

Washington, D.C. – ASHRAE and the International Code Council have announced the release of the 2018 International Green Construction Code® (IgCC®) User’s Manual. The manual provides readers an understanding of the requirements of the code and how those requirements may be met. The publication contains sample calculations, forms to demonstrate compliance, and references to helpful resources and websites.

“ASHRAE remains committed to providing sustainability strategies to improve indoor air quality and building performance,” said 2020-21 ASHRAE President Charles E. Gulledge III, P.E. “The IgCC User’s Manual offers a clear roadmap to the specific requirements of the 2018 IgCC with provisions that promote sustainable construction in an integrated fashion.”

“As the demand for green building design, construction and operational techniques continues to grow, the IgCC remains one of the many strong solutions that help communities establish sustainable, resilient, high-performance buildings,” said Code Council Executive Vice President Mark Johnson. “The new IgCC user’s manual provides resources that aid the career development of building safety professionals, which is key to our efforts to welcome the next generation of industry leaders and lead the way to sustainable and resilient building.”

The user’s manual is intended to support the entire building industry, including architects, engineers, contractors, building officials, and other building professionals applying the 2018 IgCC. The publication offers a corresponding chapter for each chapter of the 2018 IgCC.

The 2018 IgCC was developed to align the technical requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/ICC/USGBC/IES 189.1-2017-Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings, with the Code Council’s multi-stakeholder IgCC. The 2018 IgCC – the first full integrated edition developed cooperatively by the Code Council and ASHRAE – is a unified code that emphasizes adoption, ease of use and enforcement for building projects. It helps governments streamline code development and adoption and improve building industry standardization.

The 2018 IgCC User’s Manual is now available for preorder.

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About ASHRAE

Founded in 1894, ASHRAE is a global professional society committed to serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields. As an industry leader in research, standards writing, publishing, certification and continuing education, ASHRAE and its members are dedicated to promoting a healthy and sustainable built environment for all, through strategic partnerships with organizations in the HVAC&R community and across related industries.

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▪ International Green Construction Code (IgCC)

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Apply to serve on the 2024 IECC Development Committees

The application period for the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Development Committees is now open.

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Committee members are an essential component of updating the IECC, the minimum set of requirements for energy efficiency used by communities around the world. Our communities need talented, dedicated, and experienced individuals to help guide the future of the IECC.

Applicants should represent at least one of the nine identified interest groups – manufacturers, builders, standards promulgators/testing laboratories, users, utilities, consumers, public segments, government regulators and insurance.

Considerable effort, hard work, and commitment to the scope and intent of the IECC is expected of each committee member. Applicants should be prepared to fully participate in the committee’s work including multiple meetings a month and responding to committee correspondence if they are appointed. Committee members will serve for a period of approximately three years.

Most meetings will be held virtually. For in-person meetings, Code Council governmental member representatives are authorized to travel at ICC’s expense. All others are responsible for funding their participation on this committee.

Applications are due by Friday, April 23, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Please contact Mike Pfeiffer, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, at mpfeiffer@iccsafe.org with questions.

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Code Council opens applications for its IECC Development Committees

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council has announced its call for committees for the development of its 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Under the Code Council’s new framework, Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency: A Path Forward on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate, the IECC will be developed by the combined efforts of a Residential Energy Code Consensus Committee and a Commercial Energy Code Consensus Committee.

The responsibilities of the committees include:

Reviewing and evaluating public input in accordance with the requirements of the Code Council’s Consensus Procedures, and building consensus to incorporate input that advances the code’s new scope, intent and principles;
Ensuring any interested public party has the opportunity to provide input on components such as recommending changes to the IECC and commenting on proposed changes;
Considering the market-readiness of technologies to be incorporated into the code; and
Producing a code that meets the requirements contained in the new scope, intent and principles.

The goal is to include approximately 30 members for each committee that represent a diverse array of experience in building types and energy efficiency strategies, as well as racial, gender and socio-economic diversity. Committee members can represent nine different interest groups – manufacturers, builders, standards promulgators/testing laboratories, users, utilities, consumers, public segments, government regulators and insurance. No single category will constitute more than one-third of the membership of any committee. One third of the seats on the committees will be filled by government regulators, who will also serve as committee chairs. All appointments will be consistent with Code Council Policies 7 and 12 and the Code Council’s Consensus Procedures.

“Updated every three years, the IECC will ensure wide adoption and cost effectiveness through continuous maintenance to allow ongoing discussion and the incorporation of provisions responsive to changes in building technology,” said Dominic Sims, CBO, Chief Executive Officer of the Code Council. “As we build out the IECC Development Committees, we are looking for dedicated professionals who are fully committed to the vision and work necessary to help communities and the building sector meet energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals.”

All interested parties are encouraged to apply to participate on the Residential Energy Code Consensus Committee or Commercial Energy Code Consensus Committee by visiting www.iccsafe.org/energy. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 23, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

For additional information, read the FAQs. The executive summary and full framework are available online.

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