Month: March 2021

2021 Sponsors

Sponsors

The International Code Council is grateful for the companies and organizations that are making building safety a priority by sponsoring Building Safety Month.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship for the 41st Annual Building Safety Month provides unmatched, high profile opportunities to demonstrate your organization's commitment to building safety. Sponsorship will showcase your message and highlight your commitment to individuals and organizations in building code development, catastrophe management, emergency management, fire safety, green and energy construction, home improvement, home inspection, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, recreational safety, standards and testing, and more.

Read the 2021 ICC Visibility Prospectus for all Building Safety Month Sponsorship options. For more information on becoming a sponsor, click here.

Foundation Sponsor

Founded in 1918, the American Gas Association (AGA) represents more than 200 local energy companies that deliver clean natural gas throughout the United States. Today, more than 68 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across the nation receive their reliable, affordable supplies of natural gas from AGA members—and natural gas meets almost a quarter of America’s energy needs.
www.aga.org

Virtual Webinar Sponsor

ACI

The American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational & training programs, certification programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete. ACI has more than 100 chapters, 240 student chapters, and 30,000 members spanning over 120 countries. ACI’s focus on the development of code requirements and global adoption and use of ACI knowledge, will assist industry professionals globally in the design of concrete structures.
www.concrete.org

4 Leaf

4LEAF is an engineering corporation headquartered in Pleasanton, CA with offices throughout the United States. We specialize in construction engineering projects providing services to Building, Public Works/Engineering, Planning, and Fire Departments for municipalities. The services we provide include: Construction Management, Engineering/Civil Inspections, Building and Safety, Fire Resiliency, Disaster Recovery, Program Management, and Environmental Consulting. In addition, we provide consulting services to private owners within these same scopes of work.
www.4leafinc.com

Theme Week Co-Sponsor

LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – is a powerhouse of workers who build state-of-the-art infrastructure. LIUNA members are a skilled and experienced union workforce trained to work safely in the construction and energy industries. Members build infrastructure – from roads, bridges, and transit to schools and skyscrapers. They are certified to install rainwater catchment systems and trained to build water and sewer systems. Members also work in every area of the energy sector, helping to build solar plants, wind farms, and natural gas and oil pipelines, as well as, being skilled in the maintenance of nuclear and coal power plant facilities.
www.liuna.org

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is a nonprofit organization made up of the architectural licensing boards of 55 states and territories. While each jurisdiction is responsible for regulating the practice of architecture within its borders, NCARB develops and administers national programs for licensure candidates and architects to ensure they have the mobility to go wherever their career takes them.
www.ncarb.org

NMHC is the place where the leaders of the apartment industry come together to guide their future success. With the industry’s most prominent and creative leaders at the helm, NMHC provides a forum for insight, advocacy and action that enable both members and the communities they build to thrive.
www.nmhc.org

Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural product solutions–solutions that not only help customers, but help make structures safer and stronger. The company is recognized as the genuine connector brand in the residential construction industry, and also for its ever-expanding offering of shearwalls, moment frames and fasteners. In the last two decades, the company has expanded further with products for infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction, including mechanical anchors, adhesives and products that repair, protect and strengthen concrete and masonry.
www.strongtie.com

www.statefarm.com

Supporters

American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

National Elevator Industry Inc. (NEII)

 

National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

NSF International

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)

Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)

Spatial Data Logic

Friends

ASTM International

Johnson & Associates Consulting Services

 

International Code Council releases new framework to address energy efficiency needs across the entire building industry

Washington, D.C. – Today the International Code Council, the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions, released a new framework to assist governments and building industry stakeholders in meeting energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals.  

The Code Council Board of Directors, which consists of 18 government code officials who were elected by their peers, adopted the framework, Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency: A Path Forward on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate. This framework includes using the Code Council’s American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved standards process to update the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).  

Future editions of the IECC will build on prior successes including an increase of efficiency requirements by about 40%, or an average of 8% a cycle from 2006 to 2021, allowing the IECC to remain a strong avenue for communities to reach their energy efficiency and sustainability goals globally. With the base 2021 IECC efficiency requirements just 10% away from net zero for residential buildings, under the new framework future editions of the IECC will increase base efficiency using a balancing test proposed in bipartisan legislation that has cleared the U.S. House and Senate and has been supported by energy efficiency advocates and the building industry. 

The IECC will be developed under a revised scope and be part of a portfolio of greenhouse gas reduction solutions that could address electric vehicles, electrification and decarbonization, integration of renewable energy and energy storage, existing buildings performance standards and more. The Code Council’s new framework will also provide optional requirements aimed at achieving net zero energy buildings presently and by 2030. Using a tiered approach, the framework offers adopting jurisdictions a menu of options, from a set of minimum requirements to pathways to net zero energy and additional greenhouse gas reduction policies.  

“Thank you to our members and stakeholders for their feedback throughout this process,” said Greg Wheeler, CBO, President of the Code Council. “After careful consideration of all the input, the Board of Directors has approved this coordinated, comprehensive strategy to support the needs of our communities, building on the Code Council’s strong foundation of technical solutions provided by the IECC, International Residential Code and International Green Construction Code.” 

“The Code Council is committed to furthering the progress the IECC has made to date and ensuring our energy code continues to meet the needs of governments around the world to advance their energy efficiency goals,” said Dominic Sims, CBO, Chief Executive Officer of the Code Council. “We have heard clearly feedback from the building safety community asking us to strengthen the IECC and create new resources to help communities address their climate goals. We will rise to that challenge.” 

The Code Council has also announced the establishment of an Energy and Carbon Advisory Council which will consist of governmental and industry leaders to inform the Code Council’s efforts. The Energy and Carbon Advisory Council will advise on which additional greenhouse gas reduction policies the IECC should integrate, the pace that the IECC’s baseline efficiency requirements should advance, plus needs and gaps that the Code Council should work to address. The Code Council will begin outreach to fill the Energy and Carbon Advisory Council in March. 

A call for applications for the IECC Development Committees will take place in March. The committees will represent diversity across nine interest categories and assure representation from a diversity of jurisdictions, experiences in building types and energy efficiency strategies, and geographies.

“Government officials will have the strongest voice on the committee, and the consensus process requires one third of the seats to be government regulators,” continued Wheeler. Committee membership will be determined through an open nominations process with no seats reserved for organizations. 

For additional information: 

About the International Code Council

The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

A New Day in Advancing Energy Efficiency

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A New Day in Advancing Energy Efficiency

Yesterday the International Code Council Board of Directors voted to move forward with a new framework to assist governments and building industry stakeholders in meeting energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback with the Code Council. We heard your concerns and incorporated them into this plan.

This framework – called Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency: A Path Forward on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate – includes moving the development of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to a standards process.

The Board determined that for the IECC a standards development process would allow for additional time for debate, additional avenues to reach consensus, and a continuous maintenance cycle to facilitate the IECC's ability to keep up with the pace of changing technology, which collectively will strengthen the code and its adoptability. Future editions of the IECC will build on prior successes including an increase of efficiency requirements by about 40%, or an average of 8% a cycle from 2006 to 2021, allowing the IECC to remain a strong avenue for communities to reach their energy efficiency and sustainability goals globally

The IECC will be developed under a revised scope and be part of a portfolio of greenhouse gas reduction solutions that could address electric vehicles, electrification and decarbonization, grid interactivity/efficiency, existing buildings performance standards and more. The framework will serve as a coordinated, comprehensive strategy to support the needs of communities, building on the Code Council’s strong foundation of technical solutions provided by the IECC, International Residential Code and International Green Construction Code.

Under a standards development process, the IECC will be developed by committees that represent diversity across nine interest categories and assure representation from a diversity of jurisdictions, experiences in building types and energy efficiency strategies, and geographies. Recognizing the important role of governments in the adoption and use of the IECC, the framework ensures that government officials continue to have a leading voice. One third of committee membership and the voting committee chairs will represent the government regulatory category.

In addition, the Code Council’s new framework will provide optional requirements aimed at achieving net zero energy buildings presently and by 2030. The Code Council will also establish an Energy and Carbon Advisory Council of governmental and industry leaders to inform the Code Council’s efforts.

The Code Council remains committed to assisting communities in meeting their energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction priorities, and educating its members regarding the new process. Our staff will work closely with members, chapters, and stakeholders to ensure everyone interested understands how to get involved in the process.

A call for applications for the development committees will go out in March. In addition, the Code Council will begin outreach in March to fill the Energy and Carbon Advisory Council.

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Technical Training Program

Technical Training Program

The Technical Training Program (TTP) is a flexible educational program based on ICC’s International Residential Code® (IRC®) divided into five disciplines: building, plumbing, HVAC (mechanical), electrical and energy.

This structure enables a technical school/instructor to integrate one or more disciplines of the program into its current construction trade curricula to better prepare students for careers in the construction and building field.

Benefits Instructor Resources Student Resources

Be an Advocate Mentorship

Benefits include:

Leading Edge Learning

Students learn up-to-date code information and practical technical training

Flexibility

Students with Technical Training Program code knowledge are better prepared to pursue building safety career and college opportunities, and are better equipped to succeed in any job in the construction industry

Comprehensive

Program includes the necessary course materials, exams and certificates to ensure easy implementation for instructors

Nationally Recognized

Students receive an industry recognized Certificate of Completion (COC) from ICC upon completion of any of the five (5) disciplines of the program and passing a final exam

Career Prep

Students who complete all five (5) disciplines will be better prepared to sit for the ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification exam that is required in most jurisdictions to obtain a residential building inspector position

 

ICC Membership

Students receive a complimentary 3- month ICC Participating Membership

Instructor Resources

ICC’s Technical Training Program offers a flexible curriculum that offers your students the opportunity to obtain different stackable and transferable Certificates of Completion in five disciplines: Building, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical (HVAC) and Plumbing.

Instructors can easily integrate one, multiple or all six disciplines into existing construction related curricula, or develop a curriculum devoted entirely to understanding and applying the International Residential Code to residential construction.

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Student Resources

A background in building codes can open doors to fulfilling careers and advanced positions in a variety of construction fields. The following resources are available to students as part of the program participation.

Study the International Residential Code (IRC) and Additional Digital Resources

Career/Networking Opportunities

Recognition

Each student who passes a final exam receives a discipline-specific Certification of Completion and pin.

Be an Advocate

Help bring the Technical Training Program to your school and change the future of your students.

Technical Training Program Participants

Technical Training Program Case Studies

 

Mentor Program

Participate in the valuable Mentor Program and help strengthen the future of construction trades. Develop skills, gain knowledge, and help guide personal and professional growth.

Find a Mentor
Become a Mentor

Contact Us

We’re here to help you navigate your building safety education!
Email us today at ttp@iccsafe.org.

Safety 2.0

SAFETY 2.0

Safety 2.0 is the Code Council’s signature initiative to welcome a new generation of members and leaders to the building safety profession.

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TRAINING

Whether you're a student in high school, college or a construction trades program, the Code Council has a solution for you.

Technical Training Program

CAREERS

Discover many exciting career opportunities in building safety. Learn how to become a member, attend chapter events, earn certification and more.

Building Safety Career Path Initiative

Military Families Career Path Program

LEADERSHIP

Get involved with a variety of programs designed to inspire tomorrow’s leaders and enhance leadership skills.

Emerging Leaders Membership Council

Building Safety Leadership Experience

Mentor Program

RESOURCES

Explore sample slides and talking points to use when promoting and introducing the Value of the Code Official to a variety of audiences.

Value of the Code Official Resources

Defining Building Safety Infographic

Mentor Program

Participate in the valuable Mentor Program and help strengthen the future of construction trades. Develop skills, gain knowledge, and help guide personal and professional growth.

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Become a Mentor

The Code Council showcases off-site construction solutions at the 2021 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow

Washington, D.C.— The International Code Council family of solutions joins hundreds of modular construction professionals from around the world at this year’s all-digital World of Modular Convention and Tradeshow hosted by the Modular Building Institute (MBI).

The Code Council and its family of solutions provides multiple resources to help building safety professionals and manufacturers understand the benefits of modular, or off-site, construction and will highlight these resources at the event. These resources include a suite of standards the Code Council and Modular Building Institute are developing to help advance the use of off-site construction, expected to be released later this year, and an introduction to off-site construction regulatory requirements for manufacturers outside the U.S.

“The building industry faces multiple challenges including housing affordability and building quality and sustainability”, says Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “The Code Council offers several solutions to support the safe and efficient use of off-site construction to address these challenges. Through our commitment to the modular construction industry, we are proud to continue participating in World of Modular this year.”

As one of the key sponsors of the event, the Code Council and NTA will participate in the following breakout sessions during the World of Modular all-digital event:

  • Karl Aittaniemi, Code Council Director of Standards Development will host a presentation on “Previewing the off-site construction standards”
  • Ryan Colker, VP of Innovation at the Code Council, will help lead “A Discussion with State Industrialized Building Programs”
  • David A Tompos, President, ICC-NTA, will hold a presentation on “Coming to America: Complying with regulatory requirements”

For more information on each session, click here.

Any code official may register as a “Qualified Attendee” for $100.Register here.

To learn more about the Code Council’s involvement with off-site construction, go to www.iccsafe.org/offsite.

About the International Code Council The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

Salt Lake City Council votes to become the first jurisdiction to adopt new off-site construction standards

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and the Modular Building Institute (MBI) applaud the Salt Lake City Council for its recent vote to adopt the new standards that are being developed to capture best practices for the effective use of off-site construction: ICC/MBI Standard 1200: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication, and Assembly and ICC/MBI Standard 1205: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance. The new standards provide minimum requirements for off-site and modular construction to safeguard public health, safety, and general welfare, and address the challenges posed by the need for local inspection and regulatory compliance.

The Code Council and MBI recognized the challenges many communities face in delivering affordable housing and the impact of off-site construction to address those needs. Off-site construction can also support jurisdictions achieving their goals of sustainability and jobsite safety. The Code Council and MBI initiated the development of these standards to help communities and the industry more readily capture the benefits of off-site construction while also assuring local building codes and safety are maintained.

“We applaud the Salt Lake City Council for this important step forward with Standards 1200 and 1205,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “With the major economic and safety benefits that result from off-site construction, this is paramount to Salt Lake City’s efforts to address the critical need for safe, sustainable and affordable buildings and communities.”

“Salt Lake City is the first jurisdiction in the country to adopt this standard and their City leaders should be commended for their vision,” said MBI Executive Director Tom Hardiman.  “This standard ensures the City has another resource in its toolbox to address their housing and building infrastructure needs.”

“The lack of affordable housing is a crisis facing cities all over the country,” said Amy Fowler, the Salt Lake City Council Chair. “This would allow the city to include another stock of housing that can be quick, affordable, and attainable. It gives more flexibility in the construction process for modular buildings and helps remove one of the barriers to building tiny homes.”

ICC/MBI Standard 1200 and 1205are set to be finalized in mid-2021. To view the second public review draft, click here.

The International Code Council develops model building codes, including the International Building Code and International Residential Code, which serve as the basis for Utah’s construction codes. The Code Council also provides communities with solutions supporting implementation of those codes and other community safety, sustainability and resilience policies. The Modular Building Institute is the international non-profit trade association representing modular construction.

For additional information on off-site construction, visit iccsafe.org/offsite.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

About the Modular Building Institute
Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving modular construction.

MBI’s membership includes manufacturers, contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and developers as well as fleet owners of relocatable buildings.   

As the Voice of Commercial Modular Construction (TM), it is MBI’s mission to expand the use of offsite construction through innovative construction practices, outreach and education to the construction community and customers, and recognition of high-quality modular designs and facilities.