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Haiti Repeat Avoidable With Enforced Building Codes

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:32:49 +0000

Richard P. Weiland of ICC stresses the importance of enforceable building codes in light of the one year anniversary of Haiti's devastating earthquake.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Photoluminescent Technology, Leading Occupants To Safety

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:34:28 +0000

This article is provided by Robert E. McLean, CAE, executive director of the Photoluminescent Safety Association (PSA).

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CA Buildings Going For Zero Net Energy

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:34:21 +0000

the state’s Action Plan for Buildings provides a roadmap to transform five billion square feet of commercial space to “net zero” energy users by 2030.

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ASHRAE Prompts States To Meet Current Building Energy Codes

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:41:14 +0000

As of June 2010, the building codes of 14 states and four territories do not meet the requirements in 90.1-2007. A total of $5 million from the DOE is available to be awarded for up to 20 states.

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IGCC Hearings Slated for August; Comments Due 5/14/10

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:42:17 +0000

Public comments, which can be submitted until this Friday, May 14, will serve as the agenda for the hearings.

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20 Years: Americans with Disabilities Act Reaches Milestone

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:59:12 +0000

The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities came into law on July 26, 1990 and will be recognized on U.S. World Standards Day with the theme “Standards for Accessibility.”

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Watch Your Step…

Heidi Schwartz — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:34:45 +0000

Staircases are just staircases, right? Well, not always. Sometimes, a clever designer taps the talents of a diligent engineer, and the results can be pretty impressive.

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First Integrated Green Construction Code Poised For 2010 Debut

Heidi Schwartz — 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

Heidi Schwartz — 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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New Energy Code Adopted by Massachusetts

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:24:50 +0000

The stretch code applies to new and existing building types, but the standards related to new, small- and mid-sized commercial buildings are based on a protocol developed by New Buildings Institute (NBI) called Core Performance.

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Code Hearings Feature Major Issues, Dramatic Moments

Heidi Schwartz — 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

Anne Vazquez — 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.

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California Green Building Code Adopted; Will Go Into Effect In 2010

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:08:00 +0000

The California Building Standards Commission yesterday announced the unanimous adoption of the nation’s first statewide green building code. The code is a direct result of Governor Schwarzenegger‘s direction to the Commission and will lead to improved energy efficiency and reduced water consumption in all new construction throughout the state, while also reducing the carbon footprint of every new structure in California.

“Once again California is leading the nation and the world in emissions reductions and finding new ways to expand our climate change efforts,” said commission chair Rosario Marin. “The commission should be commended for bringing everyone to the

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