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January 2010

International Code Council Update

 

 

New Chapter Benefits for 2010

For 2010, the Chapter Training Benefit will consist of one day of training at 50% off the listed price for courses and workbooks.  Chapters of the International Code Council are entitled to a variety of complimentary and reduced rate benefits. To be eligible for benefits, your chapter must meet the requirements of CP #10-04 and have a current annual report on file.

Visit this page for more information: http://www.iccsafe.org/gr/content/Pages/ChapterTrainingBenefit.aspx

 

First Integrated Green Construction Code Poised For 2010 Debut

The ICC launched its International Green Construction Code (IGCC) initiative on June 29th, which will reduce energy usage and the carbon footprint of commercial buildings. Entitled “IGCC: Safe and Sustainable by the Book,” the initiative is committed to develop a model code focused on new and existing commercial buildings. 

 

Drafters of the International Code Council’s International Green Construction Code (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 2010.  Read more:

http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/IGCC/Pages/default.aspx

 

New Chapter Area on ICC website:

The new website has an area for ICC Regional and Chapter News.  Please visit this page for news and updates.  If your Chapter has news to share, please forward to GR Regional Manager Corey Roblee CRoblee@iccsafe.org

Direct link: http://www.iccsafe.org/Communities/ChaptersRegions/Pages/default.aspx

 

Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (CBCAG) re-introduced into Congress.  Please show your support by sending letters and a Supporting Resolution from your Chapter.

http://www.iccsafe.org/gr/Pages/code-grant.aspx

 

Code Development Hearing results available.  Download the results at:

http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/codes/Pages/default.aspx

 

Code Adoption Tool Kit

The Code Adoption Toolkit contains briefing papers on technical issues, samples of ordinances, endorsements and support materials from national organizations.  Read more at:

http://www.iccsafe.org/gr/Pages/resources.aspx

 

 

ICC Offers 2006 Certification and Contractor Exams in 2010.

The ICC will continue offering National Certification examinations based on the 2006 International Codes throughout 2010 (entire year), via Paper-and-Pencil only. Contractor exams will continue to be available as described in the Contractor/Trades bulletins.  Read more: http://www.iccsafe.org/Accreditation/Pages/safety.aspx

 

Stimulus Tool Kit.

Tools to help ICC members and member jurisdictions apply for funding available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

http://www.iccsafe.org/gr/Content/Pages/toolkit-recovery.aspx

 

New ICC Product Releases available

http://media.iccsafe.org/store/Product_Update_December09.pdf

 

 

 

For other important ICC member news, visit the ICC website: www.iccsafe.org

 

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2010 Meeting Schedule                                             Training                                           

January 21st Antonia H2                              [Todd] Gas Construction       6633 Moss Hollow Rd
Barnhart,Mo.63012

                  

February 18th Rock                                  HBA & Builders questions & answers
3749 Telegraph Rd.
Arnold Mo.63010

 

March 18th Hillsboro                                  Test – 50 Questions-Insp. related
120 Fifth St.
Hillsboro,Mo.63050

 

April 15th Saline                                                 Home Inspections
1771 Springdale Blvd.
Fenton Mo.63026

 

May 20th High Ridge                              Tour New Home Construction
2842 High Ridge Blvd.
High Ridge,Mo.63050

 

June 17th Goldman                                 Fireworks (Tom Dixon)
9001 Old Lemay Ferry Rd.
Hillsboro Mo.63050

 

July 15th Antonia                                              Sprinkler Systems

 

August 19th Hillsboro                                  Fire Alarm Systems

 

Sept. 16th Cedar Hill                                Commercial Skills for Insp. F.M.
6766 Cedar Hill Rd.
Cedar Hill,Mo.63016

 

October 21st High Ridge                              Commercial Inspections

 

 

November 18th Saline                   Elections for Treasurer & V.P.  No Training

 

December 9th High Ridge       Investigator & F.M. Christmas Party No Training

 

 

 

Tan Tara               FM Conference – August 2, 3, 4

Arrowhead           IAAI Conference – June 24, 25, 26, 27