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Top 10 Member Benefits

As an official member of the International Code Council, you can take advantage of all these great benefits ICC has to offer.

1. Technical Support.

2. Free Code - Latest Edition. New* individual members receive a free code from the latest edition of the International Codes™.

3. Access to "member only" area of the web site.

4. Building Safety Journal.

5. Code News.

6. Be a part of code development.

7. Special Discounts.

8. Member Recognition.

9. Professional Development.

10. ICC Networking.

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The Benefits of Building Permits

How Do Codes Help You?

ICC Facts Sheet

Working to improve public health and safety throughout Vermont —

An ICC Professional Chapter since March 2009

ICC Building Safety Association of Vermont

Eastern States Building Officials Federation (ESBOF)

Please stay on top of our regional education programs made available by ESBOF.  The BSA-VT is a member of ESBOF with our President and Vice President representing BSA-VT on the ESBOF Board.  For more information, go to www.esbof.org.

International Green Construction Code News

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The International Codes Council

Are You Taking ICC Certification Tests?

In a recent conversation, it was suggested that we schedule meetings for the purpose of practicing for ICC certification exams.  This will not be formal ICC training, but will be based on some of the training presentations that have been made available.  Fellow BSA-VT members would take turns coming up with questions that we can all use to prepare for the exams.  This is an excellent suggestion and should provide participants with an edge going into the exams.  If you are interested in leading a session or participating, please click on the following link and tell us what certification you would like to prepare for…

Click here for practice testing.

ICC Implements Expanded Code Action Committee Structure

The International Code Council Board has revised Council Policy #31 to expand its Code Action Committee (CAC) structure to establish a comprehensive approach to single-discipline commentary regarding changes to the I-Codes.  The ICC Board expects this change to increase the quality of code change proposals, resulting in a more comprehensive approach to improving a code.  CAC’s will deal with complex, technical issues ahead of the code development process to identify emerging issues or draft proposed code changes of importance to the ICC Membership.

About the ICC Codes

· The International Codes are developed with several goals in mind: Safeguard public health, safety and welfare

· The International Residential Code (IRC) is adopted on the state or local level in 48 states plus Washington DC and the US Virgin Islands.

· Affordability is a major consideration.  Codes enhance economic development thru the utilization of state-of-the art technology in materials research, design and construction practices, and risks/hazards to the public in buildings and structures.

· Codes streamline the building regulatory system through a single family of codes that brings consistency and compatibility to multiple layers of requirements existing at the international, federal, state and local levels.

· Building codes minimize long term costs, meaning that when disaster strikes, the costs associated with rebuilding, lost productivity, human life - are minimized.

· Building and fire safety codes are a small price to pay when it comes to protecting the lives of loved ones.

· The I-Codes streamline the process of building a house or other structure and eliminates conflicts between levels of government, saving contractors and government money.

· Home ownership is a quintessential American dream. Building to code is the best way to protect life's biggest investment.

· Structures built to code are built right the first time. No costs for endless renovations or repairs, which often disrupt productivity in the home or workplace.

· The 2009 I-Codes are the result of active participation and collective expertise of building and fire officials, architects, engineers, professional associations, building safety consultants and others.  They improve the safety, consistency and performance of homes, schools, hospitals, offices and much more. The 2009 I-Codes are clearer and more user-friendly than ever.  Along with new provisions that improve the economical designs of homes and buildings and their safety and performance, these codes incorporate the latest technologies and building practices to build safer and more efficiently.

· ICC's codes are drafted and updated by code officials and building professionals, meaning that cost-saving building innovations are incorporated into the codes themselves as they are updated.

· ISO’s Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule can influence adoption and implementation of building codes. It has a direct impact on new construction, as well as the potential loss of life, property and economic viability associated with natural disasters affecting the built environment of each community as well as each state and the nation.

· Adoption of the I-Codes is the first step toward achieving a more favorable ISO rating. 

· I-Code adoption provides greater economic opportunity for resident designers, manufacturers, developers and the building trades when competing for business in surrounding communities.

Energy Code Resource Guide

Over the summer of 2011, the Department of Energy released the “Building Energy  Code Resource Guide for Policy Makers.”  This document can be downloaded with the IECC Toolkit on the ICC website, or by clicking the link here.