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Ready for Prime Time

International Code Council (ICC) Hearings Begin Today
The Code Development Hearings for the proposed 2012 ICC Code Documents begins today in Baltimore Maryland.  The code hearings are running in two tracks until November 11, 2009.  Remember this is a transition code development process.
This is a dynamic process where over 2,000 code changes will be heard by [...]

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ICC Forum

Car 54 Where are You
We have received lots of emails on where is the International Code Council bulletin board (forum) is.  Well to tell you the truth, its complicated.  I have found it by googling the terms ICC bulletin board but it doesn’t have the same feel as the old board.  Oh and by the [...]

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Study: U.S. Behind World in Fire Prevention

Study: U.S. Behind World in Fire Prevention
A Special Post BY ED BALLAM courtesy of Firehouse.com News
Fire officials in the State of Guanajuato in Mexico have a belief that the best fire department isn’t the one that responds to the most calls. Rather, it’s the one that prevents the most fire.
A new “best practices” report shows virtually [...]

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Does This Meet Code 10

Electrical Systems and Required Clearance
Do electrical systems require clearance and separation from other building systems?  Is this a requirement of the fire code, electrical code, plumbing code, or the building code?
Which inspector is required to ensure clearance to electrical equipment is maintained at all times?  Could it be the plumbing or the electrical inspector?  What [...]

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Vision 20/20 Meet and Greet at ICC Annual Business Meeting

Learn more about Vision 20/20 Strategy 5
REFINE AND IMPROVE THE APPLICATION OF CODES AND STANDARDS THAT ENHANCE PUBLIC AND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND PRESERVE COMMUNITY ASSETS
Friday October 23 – 5 PM to 6:30 PM Convention Center Room 307 – This meeting will precede the meeting requested by the Fire Code Council
Thursday November 8 PM to 9:30 PM Convention [...]

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Ghouls, Chainsaws, and Creepy Codes

Understanding Basics of Haunted Houses (Special Amusement Buildings)
As the Halloween season goes into full swing in the United States its a great time to review some of the many code requirements for these special buildings.  These buildings are typically known as special amusement buildings that are inherently confusing.  This adds to the entertainment of the [...]

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October Update for the ICC

Code Changes, Call for Committees and Free Webinars
The International Code Council (ICC) is heading into a busy October.  This months update from the ICC is jammed full of information for the 2009 Annual Business meeting and code development process.  Also check out the free webinars that the ICC is offering to help you and your [...]

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Its Fire Prevention Week

Stay Fire Smart Don’t Get Burned
Its Fire Prevention Week 2009 and many of you are busy with department open houses, public awareness, or education events.  The National Fire Prevention Association has many resources available to you to help make the week successful.  Its important to remember that this week is not limited to fire code [...]

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Does This Meet Code, Theatrical Fire Safety

Does This Meet Code 9

Fire During a Live Show
Fire Safety during live performance is critical to occupant safety.  This includes proper training of participants, crowd control, and stage staff.  During a recent show of comedian Mike Birbiglia a fire started in the theatrical lighting above the stage in the fly area.
The fire is in a theatre which is at [...]

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Free ICC Codes

A Great Resource for Communities (Video Tutorial)
The International Code Council (ICC) working with Ecodes has made available multiple editions of the ICC code products for free.  The services provides a free level and a paid level depending on the level of service you would like to have.  This is a great resource for communities to [...]

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