ICC CEO Calls for Using Strong Codes in Haiti Recovery

HeidiTFM — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:58:08 +0000

“Use of building safety codes results in fewer injuries and lives lost,” affirms Richard P. Weiland, Chief Executive Officer of the International Code Council.

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First Integrated Green Construction Code Poised For 2010 Debut

HeidiTFM — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:06:52 +0000

Drafters of IGCC are nearing completion of the first ever integrated green code for traditional and high performance commercial buildings, set for a public release in March.

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Disaster Prevention and Response Goal of Agreement

HeidiTFM — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:55:09 +0000

A memorandum of understanding calls for FEMA and ICC to support the maintenance, adoption, outreach, training, and enforcement of disaster-resistant building safety codes to reduce human and economic losses resulting from natural hazards including hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and flooding.

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Consortium To Advise DOE On High Performance Green Building Issues

HeidiTFM — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:18:57 +0000

Ten organizations form group to assist federal government on prime sustainability issues.

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Code Hearings Feature Major Issues, Dramatic Moments

HeidiTFM — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:11:04 +0000

The hundreds of approved code changes will be included in the 2009 version of the International Codes, used to guide construction throughout the country.

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New Building Code Revisions Adopted By ICC

AnneTFM — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:46:51 +0000

The International Code Council (ICC) has approved 23 building and fire code changes based on recommendations from the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) investigation of the collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) on 9/11.

by AnneTFM

One Month In: New Building Codes In The Big Apple

HeidiTFM — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:50:14 +0000

For the construction industry, it has been one month since officials said goodbye to the old New York codes. The 2008 New York City Codes went into effect across all five boroughs on July 1, 2008.

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Building Code Grant Legislation Passes U.S. House

HeidiTFM — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:25:00 +0000

The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that will help communities across the country adopt and administer building codes to save lives and protect property. The Community Building Code Administration Grant (CBCAG) Act, sponsored by Congressman Dennis Moore (D-KS), would provide awards to local governments to establish and enforce building [...]

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