We’re hearing stories from code officials around the world, and it’s truly amazing
to see how building and fire departments are able to quickly adapt to such difficult
circumstances. Your work is integral to the safety and resiliency of our
communities, and the International Code Council is here to help support you with
advanced building safety solutions that make your job easier.
If you haven’t already, please check out our new
series of free webinars related to COVID-19 and building safety. Covering topics
such as virtual inspections, online codes access, and digital training, these
webinars will help you navigate the new virtual work environment.
Due to COVID-19, the Code Council has cancelled many of its in-person events,
including Code Council Leadership Week in April, the Chapter Leadership Academy in
June, and the summer members tour in July. All our committee meetings have been
switched to virtual until further notice. And, our office closures have been
extended through May 1.
The Code Council is now looking at potentially postponing the Annual Conference & Expo in October. There are a lot of considerations, including a concern for the health of our members and employees. We need to know if you anticipate being able to attend if the fall conference goes forward as planned. Please take this short survey to help inform our decision.
The Code Council is now looking at potentially postponing the Annual Conference & Expo in October. There are a lot of considerations, including a concern for the health of our members and employees. We need to know if you anticipate being able to attend if the fall conference goes forward as planned. Please take this short survey to help inform our decision.
The Code Council has been working on the federal, state and local levels to try
to secure the funding U.S. code departments need to go virtual. The U.S.
Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
(CARES Act), which provides state, local, tribal and territorial governments
with $150 billion through a Coronavirus Relief Fund for necessary spending in
response to this public health emergency, $45.4 billion through FEMA’s Disaster
Relief Fund, and $5 billion through the Community Development Block Grant
program.
We are reaching out to state governors to encourage them to make this funding
available for code departments to transition to remote work. We are also urging
the U.S. Congress to allocate support specifically for code department remote
capabilities as part of an upcoming coronavirus response measure that Congress
is currently considering. Learn
more about the CARES Act in our new ICC Pulse Podcast episode.
Thank you for your continued dedication to building safety. You are essential
to the safety of our communities, and we are proud to serve you.
Please contact our Customer Success Center team at customersuccess@iccsafe.org
or 888-ICC-SAFE (888-422-7233), ext. 0, with any questions.
Dominic Sims, CBO
Chief Executive Officer
International Code Council
Chief Executive Officer
International Code Council
Greg Wheeler, CBO
President
Code Council Board of Directors
