Codes & Standards News
Codes & Standards News
Codes & Standards News is a building science journal from the Technical Services Division of the International Code Council. Previously published in the Building Safety Journal Online, C&S News delivers a concise collection of everything you need to know about the International Codes and their development: breaking news, the latest information on standards and guidelines, and code committee updates.
Codes & Standards News Archives
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Codes & Standards News greater than 90 days
- Year: 2011
- Year: 2012
- Year: 2013
- Year: 2014
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April 2011
URL:April 2011
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Welcome to the New Codes & Standards NewsVirgin Galactic Spaceport: Plan Review for the 21st CenturySwimming Pool and Spa Code Poised to Be the 15th I-CodeCode Interpretation by Code DevelopmentThe IRC Is a Comprehensive, Stand-Alone Code
Code Technology CommitteeICC Evaluates Plan Review Processes in Abu DhabiICC Plan Review Service Conducts Prototype Reviews on RequestStandards Development Update
August 2011
URL:August 2011
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Be a Part of Public Safety HistoryCDRAC Recommendations Adopted with Two AmendmentsProposal Forms Available for DownloadICC, Codes Support Wildfire Prevention
Geography of the Wildland Urban InterfaceICC Ad Hoc Committee on Healthcare Holds First MeetingTerry Named Chair of New Codes and Standards Council; Kraus to Serve as Vice Chair
December 2011
URL:December 2011
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Committee Responsibilities, Proposal Forms Available for 2012/2013 CycleHighlights from the IgCC, ISPSC Final Action Hearings in PhoenixSymposium Examines Lessons Learned from 2011 “Super Outbreak” of TornadoesPlan Review Partnership Plays Decisive Role in Award-Winning Development
February 2012
URL:February 2012
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Online Registration Open for Group A HearingsIncreasing Participation and Using Technology to Do It
Updates to the Code Development ProcessCACs to Review Group A Changes, Develop Group B ProposalsProposal Forms Available for Group B Codes
April 2012
URL:April 2012
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Hearings First Step to Developing 2015 I-CodesMore than 540 Registered for Dallas EventsCACs Submit 146 Code Change Proposals for Dallas Hearings; More Expected for Group B CodesExpanding Code Development Participation
August 2012
URL:August 2012
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There’s No Place Like a Safe Log HomeA Decade of Work for Bleacher SafetyNext cdp ACCESS Webinar Slated for September 5ICC Helps Local Building Department Streamline Plan Review Process, Reducing Costs and Red Tags
December 2012
URL:December 2012
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ICC Board of Directors Approves cdp ACCESSSteering Committee’s Final Recommendations for Online Code DevelopmentDeadline for Group B Proposals is January 3, 2013Significant Changes to the Group A I-Codes
Comparison Matrix between 2010 ADA Standard and I-Codes Available to ICC Members
December 2013
URL:December 2013
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Log In to cdpACCESS; Deadline for Group C Proposed Changes is Jan. 10Call for Committees Coming in JanuaryICC Board Approves New Code of EthicsHunter Joins Technical Services Division
November 2013
URL:November 2013
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cdpACCESS Rolls Out on November 15Group C Code Change Submittal Deadline Extended to January 10, 2014View the Results from Atlantic CityFire Service Access Elevators Coordinate with Accessible Means of Egress
August 2013
URL:August 2013
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Time is Running Out to Register or Revalidate Voters for Atlantic CityGroup B Public Comment Hearings Begin on Oct. 2Don’t Miss the Live Demonstration of cdpACCESS, It’s Not Too Late to Join Us in Atlantic CityICC’s Code Development Process of the Future
June 2013
URL:June 2013
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cdpACCESS Preview and Online Voting Test Anticipated as part of Group B HearingsRegister or Revalidate Voters Online TodayJuly 15 is the Deadline for Public CommentsJoin Us in Atlantic CityDraft of ICC 500-2014 Available for ReviewIS-RHW Committee Considers Ballot CommentsA117.1 Committee Meeting Scheduled Next MonthHello, Long-Time Friends
February 2013
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Registration Open for Group B Hearings in DallasSchedule Posted No Later than February 22; Proposed Changes Available March 11cdp ACCESS Testing Begins in Atlantic CityNew Terminology Used for Code ActivitiesSubmit Public Comments on First Draft of Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter StandardANSI Approves Next Generation of National Green Building Standard
April 2013
URL:April 2013
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Registration Remains Open for Dallas HearingsMonograph Contains Several New Features; Download the Hearings ScheduleFollow the Results Online in Real TimeWhat They’re Saying About cdpACCESSRainwater Collection System Design and Installation Draft Available for Information and Review
November 2014
URL:November 2014
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Group C Code Development Cycle Results AvailableICC 2015/2016/2017 Code Development Cycle BeginsDeadline for Proposed Changes to the Group A I-Codes is Jan. 12, 2015Code Action Committees Holding Joint Meeting in DecemberCTC Continuing Work on Care Facilities and Elevator LobbiesICC A117.1 Second Public Review Draft Available for Comments
August 2014
URL:August 2014
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Register of Revalidate Voting Representatives by Sept. 1Schedule Announced for Group C Public Comment HearingsAfter the Hearings, Log In to cdpACCESS and VoteIt
July 2014
URL:July 2014
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Keeping Our Association as the Leader in the Code Development IndustryApply for the New Professional Development CouncilStriking a Fair Balance between Copyright Protection and Public AccessSubmit Group C Public Comments Using cdpACCESSGet Involved in the Code Development ProcessCode Action Committees Holding Joint Meeting in Chicago
April 2014
URL:April 2014
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Group C Committee Action Hearings Begin SundayFirst-Ever cdpACCESS Online Voting Open May 19-30ASHRAE Joins NAHB, ICC to Develop New National Green Building StandardConsensus Committee to Consider Public Comments on ICC A117.1 DraftSolar Standards Development Continues Next MonthAccessibility: Do You Ever Think About Baby Changing Stations?
February 2014
URL:February 2014
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The Process in Progress: cdpACCESS Makes a Notable DebutMy Hands-On cdpACCESS Experience: You Can Do It!ICC Member Application and Voter Validation Deadline is ApproachingCommittee Meetings Scheduled Leading Up to Group C HearingsICC Seeking Volunteers to Serve On Committees for the 2015-2017 Code CycleNAHB Issues Call for Committee, Accepts Proposed Changes to ICC 700Public Comments Requested on ICC 600 and ASABE/ICC 802-201 StandardsBuild It to Code to Minimize Damage from Frozen Water PipesAccessibility: Where Does the IBC Require Detectable Warnings?CSB Chair Applauds I-Code Changes Addressing Pipe Cleaning and Hot WorkFebruary 2014 Building Valuation Data Available for Download