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ICC April Update

International Code Council

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International Code Council Update

New Green Construction Code Unveiled. The International Code Council announced the release of Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) to regulate construction of new and existing commercial buildings. The IGCC aims to significantly reduce energy usage and greenhouse gasses. It addresses site development and land use, including preservation of natural and material resources. The Code Council and original IGCC Cooperating Sponsors—American Institute of Architects (AIA) and ASTM International—have been joined by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Illuminating Engineers Society (IES) in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to boost critical green building practices across the country. For a free download of IgCC Public Version 1.0 visit:

May is Building Safety Month

For the first time, the International Code Council (ICC) and International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) has expanded Building Safety Week into a month-long Building Safety Month campaign to expand opportunities and increase awareness about the critical importance of building and designing safe, sustainable and green structures in the United States and worldwide.

Code Development – Final Action Hearings (May 15-23 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel)

The Code Council has received 754 public comments on 634 proposed changes to the International Codes that will be heard during the 2010 Final Action Hearings in Dallas and Charlotte, North Carolina. Group A of the [click to continue…]

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International Green Building Code

Public Comments Needed Before May 15, 2010

The International Code Council announced the release of Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) which is now open for public comment (ending May 15, 2010).

The initial document (According to the ICC):

  • Will use the “model” code approach
  • Minimum and advanced levels of performance (Green and high-performance buildings)
  • Will work as an overlay to the ICC Family of Codes
  • Written in mandatory language that provides a new regulatory framework
  • Will provide performance and prescriptive solutions
  • Will account for local conditions
  • Reflect the AIA 2030 Challenge
  • Work in tandem with leading Green rating systems
  • Designed with local, state & federal law in mind

The Initial IGCC, is [click to continue…]

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Fake Fire Inspector Hits Maryland, DC, and Virginia

Uses cover to Steal from Businesses (With Video)
Article by Surae Chinn, WUSA9.com, courtesy of Statter911.com
The surveillance video is clear and in color. Police say it’s of a crook claiming to be a fire or building inspector who gets open access inside businesses.  (See Video on Right)
Police are hoping to quickly close this case that has [...]

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Designing Fire Safety into Residential Construction: Perspectives, Ideas, and Trends

UL and Phoenix Fire Department to Host Educational Symposium, December 2-3, 2009
Is it possible to design greater fire safety measures into residential construction?  Can a colaboration between enforces, users, builders and architects lead to safer residential construction?  Can you be a part of this two day educational symposium and represent the view points of your [...]

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Weekly Roundup, August 23, 2009

Bleacher Collapse at Youth Circus
As the crowd rose to their feet to applaud the performers, the bleacher section did a wave and collapsed, sending nearly 450 people to the ground. The temporary bleacher was part of the Youth Circus.  According to reports about 9 people were sent to the hospital.
“The city is in

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News for the Week of August 3, 2009

News for the week of August 3, 2009. Two recent event prove the need for strong building and fire codes. Arnold’s furniture store proves a tale of two buildings while a strong storm at an outdoor event shows the need for

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News for the Week of January 25, 2009

The City of San Fransisco will now begin to regulate clubs for medical marijuana. Get the 2005 law in place has been a bit political and somewhat delayed. The clubs are to meet proper zoning and building codes which has created problems with the owners.

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Bangkok, Christmas Trees, and a Reorg

Happy New Year, Its 2009. This post reviews the current news for January 4, 2009. Includes review of the Sankita Fire, Christmas Tree Safety, and a reorganization of the Duluth MN building and safety division.

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News for the Week of November 16, 2008

Toilets, Appeals, Updates, and Joe the Plumber
This week has seen many newsworthy items that affect the business of enforcement of Codes.  We have began the process of updating our checklist section and will have many of the updates come to life during December and January.
November 19, 2008 World Toilet Day
I realize that this post includes [...]

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News for the Week of October 27, 2008

Don’t forget to change your clock and change your smoke alarm batteries!
UL has released free training on the dangers of engineered, lightweight truss construction.  This training is based on the DHS funded research conducted by Underwriters Laboratory.  The training includes video from the fire area and even the thermal imaging views.  See the full story [...]

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