ICC Pulse Podcast
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ICC Pulse Podcast – Season 7
Episode 62: How to Participate in the Code Development Process
Season 7 of the ICC Pulse Podcast is here, and to kick things off we’re exploring the ins and outs of the International Code Council’s code development process – just in time for the 2025 Committee Action Hearings! Learn what the process entails, how it shapes the building safety codes we rely on and discover how you can get directly involved.
Our expert guests, including our very own Russ Manning and Beth Tubbs from the Code Council’s Technical Services team, discuss the structure of a typical code cycle, where to access proposed code changes and why your participation in this process is so important.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Learn more and register for the 2025 Committee Action Hearings.
- Learn more about Code Council’s code development process.
- Read about the benefits of participating in the code development process.
- Learn about the current code development cycle.
- View the Code Council’s codes and standards.
Guests on the show:
- Russ Manning, PhD, LEED AP, CRL, CEFP, Senior Vice President (SVP) Technical Services, International Code Council
- Beth Tubbs, PE, FSFPE, Vice President of Codes, Technical Services, International Code Council
- Jeffrey M. Shapiro, P.E., FSFPE, President of International Code Consultants, Executive Director of the Texas Fire Protection Association and works with Lake Travis Fire Rescue
- John Terry, Retired, Assistant Director of Codes and Standards, State of New Jersey
ICC Pulse Podcast – Season 6
In the final episode of Season 6 of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we discuss the Master Code Professional (MCP) credential offered by the International Code Council, explaining its criteria, significance and the professional growth opportunities it provides.
The episode features insights from industry professionals, personal stories of achieving MCP status and discussions on the career advancements and networking benefits that come with this designation.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Learn more about the Master Code Professional Designation
- View more of the Code Council’s credentialing resources
In this bonus 30th anniversary episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we sat down with three influential leaders in the building safety industry to explore the history of the Code Council, advice for growth and success in the industry and the evolving landscape of building safety.
Recorded live at the 2024 International Code Council Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA, this episode features insights from industry professionals who have shaped the building safety industry in the past, are driving impactful initiatives in the present day and whose work will help define the industry's future.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- View the Code Council’s history timeline
- Watch a video about the Code Council’s history
- Learn more about Code Council certifications
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight American Plumber Stories, a docuseries featuring plumbers across the nation who share their passion, career beginnings, advice for future plumbers and the rewards of their trade.
Listeners will enjoy the personal history of our host, Beau Hansen’s six-generation plumbing family, the impact of American Plumber Stories in reshaping the plumbing industry, a preview of the remaining Season 5 episodes (sponsored by the International Code Council), and behind-the-scenes insights from international recordings.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Visit the Code Council’s PMG microsite to access valuable industry resources.
- Watch episodes of American Plumber Stories
- Learn more about Pfister Faucets and American Plumber Stories
- Read more about the history of American Plumber Stories
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we dive into the roles, functions and importance of the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and ICC-ES Labs in the construction industry, featuring expert insights on evaluation, certification and industry innovations.
Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these organizations contribute to safety, compliance and the future of building standards.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and building safety, highlighting its implications for enhancing risk prediction and prevention, real-time monitoring, maintenance and inspection.
Featuring guest experts, the discussion covers traditional building safety methods, the application of AI in the industry, emerging technologies, standardizing AI and overcoming challenges to implementation.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Learn more about ICC Digital Codes Premium
- Learn more about ICC AI Navigator
The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a new season that offers listeners the inside scoop on the International Code Council and the building safety industry.
In episode 56 of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we discuss the critical role of federal grants in enhancing building safety and community resilience. The episode covers an overview of available federal grants, success stories from Code Council members who have secured funding, emerging trends in the building safety industry and resources provided by the Code Council to assist in the grant application process.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Visit the Code Council’s Federal Grants web page to learn what grants are available in your community and how to apply for them
- Subscribe to the Code Council’s Federal Grants Newsletter to stay up to date about upcoming federal grant programs
- Read about how FEMA’s BRIC Cycle received a record-setting number of code-specific applications
- Read success stories below about utilizing federal grant funding:
ICC Pulse Podcast – Season 5
The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight perspectives from code enforcement officers educating the code enforcement officer profession, including stories from being on-the-job and how the public perception of code enforcement officers continues to improve. The episode also highlights the ongoing need for training for code enforcement officers, including code official safety training that anyone can take to learn de-escalation skills and other soft skills when encountering hazardous situations.
Trigger Warning: While we try to keep the conversations light in our show, this episode contains discussions of death and violence as we talk about the safety of code enforcement officers. We’ll note where these conversations occur in the show notes should you wish to skip over them. Listener discretion is advised.
Guests on the Show:
- Tana Bryant, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, City of Anniston, Alabama
- Pete Roque, Director of Code Enforcement, 4LEAF, Inc.
- Justin Edson, President, Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation
- Aleksandra Menasakanian, Executive Director, Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation
Timestamps that discuss sensitive material:
- 6:30 – 7:30
- 10:00 – 10:30
- 13:30 – 14:30
- 48:00 – 49:45
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Learn more about the Code Official Safety Credential of Learning Achievement: https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/cla/California Grand
- Jury Report on Code Compliance: https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Portals/0/County/GrandJury/GJ2023_final/2023-8_Planning_Report.pdf
- About the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/
- CEOSF’s Lifeline Podcast: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/podcast
- Follow Pete Roque on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-roque-84a55748/
The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we break down what off-site construction is, the history of off-site construction and how this type of construction is gaining popularity as a form of construction to help solve the affordable housing crisis. We’ll also hear perspectives from owners of modular construction companies on the benefits and pain points of off-site, highlighting how adopting standards and working together in the industry helps solve off-site's growing pains.
Guests on the Show:
- Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation, International Code Council
- Professor Ryan E. Smith, Professor of Architecture, University of Arizona
- Wanona Satcher, CEO and Founder of Mākhers Studio
- Justin Stewart CEO, Synergy Modular
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- The Code Council’s Off-site Construction Resource: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/safety-toolkits/offsite-construction/
- Off-site Construction standards
- ICC/MBI Standard 1200: https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1200-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-planning-design-fabrication-and-assembly.html
- ICC/MBI Standard 1205: https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1205-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-inspection-and-regulatory-compliance.html
- Learn more about Code Council standards in off-site construction: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/standards/is-osmc/
- FAQs on Off-site construction: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/20-19332_GR_Offsite_Construction_FAQs_FLR_FINAL1_HIRES.pdf
- How off-site construction can contribute to a more diverse workforce: https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/how-off-site-construction-can-contribute-to-a-more-diverse-workforce/
- Reaping the benefits of offsite construction: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/video/reaping-benefits-offsite-construction-iccs-ryan-colker
- Three trends in off-site construction to watch for in 2023: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/article/22684232/international-code-council-three-trends-in-offsite-construction-to-watch-for-in-2023
The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five.
Using puns celebrating the 50th anniversary of the educational television show Schoolhouse Rock, this episode follows a summarized journey of how a building code is developed and advocated in the United States, as told by the International Code Council’s Technical Services engineers and Government Relations representatives. We also highlight a code official's perspective on his jurisdiction's code adoption process and his experience with participating in the code development process.
This episode is sponsored by the American Gas Association.
Guests on the Show:
- Beth Tubbs, Chief Fire Protection Engineer, International Code Council
- Samhar Hoz, Associate Staff Engineer, International Code Council
- Truong Hyunh, General Superintendent of Development Services, Building and Safety Bureau, City of Long Beach, California
- Susan Dowty, Government Relations Regional Manager, International Code Council (Retired)
- Gabe Maser, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and National Strategy, International Code Council
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- The Code Development Process (includes infographics): https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/code-development/
- Upcoming changes to the Code Development Process: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/code-development-changes/
- Exploring Ways to Get Involved in the Code Development Process: https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-dives/exploring-ways-to-get-involved-in-the-code-development-process/
- 2024-26 Code Development Schedule: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024_2026_Code-Development-Schedule_3_17_23.pdf
- ICC Government Relations Team webpage: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy
- Codes Save page: https://www.iccsafe.org/codessave/
- Code and Standards page: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/codes-standards/
- Hearing Videos: https://www.cdpaccess.com/videos/
- Council Policy on Code Development: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/CP-28-05-Code-Development-Procedure-12072022-NEW-FORMAT.pdf
- Council Policy on Standard Development: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/CP12-03.pdf
The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we dive in to discussing water reuse. I know – many of you might not be as open to using the same water you just, well, used, but in this episode, we challenge you to explore how water reuse can be a safe, innovative way to help save the world’s water supply. We speak with a few experts on breaking the stigma of water reuse and how reusing water is possible in our homes and businesses.
Guests on the Show:
- Rich Anderson, Director of PMG, International Code Council
- Philip Parisi, P.E., LEED AP, Associate Principal, MG Engineering
- Pat Sinicropi, Executive Director, WateReuse Association
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- About the WateReuse Association: https://watereuse.org/about-watereuse/
- About the Code Council’s Water Reuse Working Group: https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-hits/the-international-code-council-hosts-industry-experts-for-conference-celebrating-50th-anniversary-of-clean-water-act
- Visit the Code Council’s Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas resources webpage: www.iccsafe.org/pmg
- Water Reuse Building Projects mentioned in the episode:
- Domino Sugar Refinery redevelopment: https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/08/construction-rises-on-domino-sugar-refinery-redevelopment-at-292-kent-avenue-in-williamsburg-brooklyn.html
- Blue Hole Primary School, Texas’s first OneWater school – check out their student-led video tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMmIVsBN83g&t=116s
The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five.
Through a series of interviews with accessibility standards experts, we discuss accessibility standards in the United States and Canada and their impact when constructing buildings. We also highlight the history and impact of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
This episode is sponsored by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.
Guests on the Show:
- Kimberly Paarlberg, Senior Staff Architect, International Code Council
- Ken Schoonover, President, KMS Associates, Inc.
- Judy Zakreski, Senior Vice President of Global Solutions, International Code Council
- Dino Zuppa, COO, Accessibility Standards Canada
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- The Code Council’s resources on accessibility: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/safety-toolkits/accessibility-info/
- Accessibility Standard A117.1: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/icca117-12017P4
- Link to Accessibility Standards Canada new online Centre of Expertise: Centre of Expertise for Standards and Research on Accessibility - Accessibility Standards Canada
- Additional background information on the Canada Accessible Act:
To celebrate the 43rd Annual Building Safety Month and the 50th episode of the podcast, what better way to talk about building safety than with kids! In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight children of Code Council staff exploring building safety in their homes.
Podcast host Elizabeth McDonald gave five Code Council families an assignment to go through their homes with a checklist to take inventory of what building safety initiatives are achieved within their homes. She chatted with the kids and parents afterward to see what they learned.
Want to follow along? Click here to download the Building Safety at Home checklist used in the episode.
This episode is sponsored by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.
Guests on the Show:
- Whitney Doll, Code Council Executive Vice President of Communications and Strategy, and her 6-year-old son Colton.
- Sunil Selvanayagam, Code Council Jr. Systems Administrator of Information Technology, and his 6-year-old son Gus.
- Aaron Davis, Code Council Vice President of Federal Relations, and his daughters Margaret (10) and Caroline (6).
- Denisha Witherspoon, Code Council Assessment Advocate for Certification and Testing Administration, and her 13-year-old daughter A’Derika.
- Mohamed Amer, Code Council Regional Director of Operations for the MENA region, and his 7-year-old son Yousif.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Visit the Code Council’s Building Safety Month Website
- View Week 1 Building Safety Month resources to learn fire safety tips and home maintenance best practices
- View Week 2 Building Safety Month resources to learn the different roles and responsibilities of building safety professionals
ICC Pulse Podcast – Season 4
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we explore ways we can solve water challenges in the United States. How does the size of the pipes behind my walls have anything to do with water conservation? How does climate change affect the septic tanks and other private sewage disposal systems in many backyards? And what can we learn from Israel about how we treat and value water? Take a listen to learn more about these topics from Code Council plumbing expert Matt Sigler and professor of water conservation and sustainability Dr. Esber Andiroglu.
This episode is sponsored by the American Gas Association, the Indiana-Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters, and LiUNA.
Guests on the Show:
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Learn more about the Code Council's Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) resources
- View the Code Council's focus on water safety resources during the 2022 Building Safety Month event (happens every May)
- Dr. Andiroglu is the 2022 PMG Leadership Award recipient. Check out his Building Safety Journal feature profile.
- Apply for federal funding for building safety
- The Code Council's Digital Codes resource
- Communities can also continue to update to the most current versions of the codes. In the water space, that includes the:
- International Plumbing Code,
- the International Residential Code, which includes plumbing provisions,
- the International Green Construction Code,
- and the International Energy Conservation Code.
This episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast brings in experts from the International Code Council to discuss building safety internationally. Listen as we take a deep dive of the Code Council's global strategy, explore custom solutions for countries outside of the U.S. and talk about the Code Council’s growing presence in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and Oceania regions.
This episode is sponsored by the American Concrete Institute, iPlanTables and Simpson Strong-Tie.
Guests on the Show:
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Global Resiliency Dialogue
- Global Building Codes Tool
- ICC Global Services
- ICC Performance Code
- Learn more about the MENA Building Science Advisory Council
- Learn more about the ICC Family of Solutions, including ICC NTA, ICC-ES and General Code
The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a new format and quarterly episodes! Through a series of interviews with Code Council experts and U.S. fire service professionals, this episode explores wildfires in the wildland-urban interface, or in short, the WUI. We’ll define the WUI, debunk common misconceptions about wildfires, address the challenges of getting communities who are at risk to become more fire-adapted and outline the steps we can do now to prevent major impact of wildfire damage and casualties, which includes planning and preparedness on a community level and building to modern codes and standards for prevention and mitigation.
This episode is sponsored by Verisk and Clariti Software.
Guests on the Show:
- Becky Baker, Chief Building Official, Jefferson County, Colorado
- Chris Brunette - Section Chief, Fire & Life Safety Section, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
- Kathy Clay, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal (Ret.), Jackson Hole, Wyoming Fire/EMS
- Karl Fippinger, CEM, PMP - Vice President, Fire and Disaster Mitigation, International Code Council
- Andre Jaen, Building Permit Supervisor, Jefferson County, Colorado
- Justice Jones, Wildfire Division Manager, Austin, Texas, Fire Department
- Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administrator, United States Fire Administration
- Chief Mike Morgan, Director, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
- Joseph Sollod, MS, Sustainability, Resilience and Innovation Associate, International Code Council
- Beth Tubbs, Senior Staff Engineer, Codes and Standards, International Code Council
- Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services, International Code Council
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- International Wildland Urban Interface Code: https://www.iccsafe.org/WUI
- FEMA and U.S. Fire Administration Report: Wildland Urban Interface: A Look at Issues and Resolutions: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/stories/wui-report/index.html
- Community level wildfire planning and preparedness resources: https://www.communitywildfire.org/resources/
- Creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP): https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/creating_a_cwpp.pdf
- FireWise - Ready, Set, Go!: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/
- Wildland Fire Assessment Program: https://www.nvfc.org/programs/wildland-fire-assessment-program
- Global Resiliency Resources: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/global-resiliency-resources/
- Alliance for National & Community Resilience (ANCR): https://www.resilientalliance.org/
- National Institute of Building Sciences Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves 2019 Report:
https://www.nibs.org/files/pdfs/NIBS_MMC_MitigationSaves_2019.pdf - City of Austin, Texas Wildland-Urban Interface Code: https://wildfire-austin.hub.arcgis.com/
In this episode, Steve Jones, Code Council Lead Senior Government Relations Regional Manager, talks with Dario Lamberti, General Manager of the Engineered Films Division at ISI Building Products on a recent update to the 2021 International Residential Code on under-slab vapor retarders. They go in-depth on the significance of this code update; the manufacturing, installation and selection of high-performance vapor barriers; and the overall importance of engaging in the code development process.
This episode is sponsored by ISI Building Products.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
Episode 45: Women in Construction and Building Safety: Career path achievement through accessibility
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In this episode, Cecilia Muela, Building Official and Assistant Director with 4LEAF, Inc., and Code Council Instructor, talks with Rachel Patterson, Code Enforcement Officer with the Town of Erie, Colorado; Aleris Dunn, Chief Building Official with the City of Rohnert Park, California; Hilda Martinez, Code Enforcement Investigator with the City of Brownsville, Texas; and Lucero Aréchiga, Senior Public Information Officer for the City of Austin, Texas about their experiences in entering the building safety profession and ways to access resources and opportunities to encourage career growth in the field.
Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:
- Women Leaders in Code Enforcement Symposium
- The Code Council’s Safety 2.0 Program
- Emerging Leaders Membership Council
- Favorite Buildings:
- Rachel: Sydney Opera House
- Lucero: Pyramid at the Louvre and the New York Public Library
- Hilda: Historic Preservation Communities
- Aleris: Solano County Government Center
In this episode, JC Hudgison, member of the Code Council’s Emerging Leaders Membership Council and CBO for the City of Tampa and Justin Edson, President of the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) discuss the hidden dangers code officials encounter on the job and the importance of spreading awareness of code enforcement officer safety.
Links to topics referenced in this episode:
- CEOSF website - https://www.codeofficersafety.org/
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Dottie Mazzarella, Code Council Vice President of Global Relations, talks with Amy Blankenbiller, Executive Director of the National Elevator Industry, Inc. about how COVID will change what returning to the office will look like in buildings spaces like elevators.
Links to topics referenced in this episode (more to come):
ICC Pulse Podcast – Season 3
In the final episode of Season 3 of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Judy Zakreski, Code Council Vice President of Global Services talks with Professor Kim Lovegrove and Professor Alfred Omenya on the newly-released Good Practice Guidelines and Principles for the Development of Building Regulations in Low Income Countries. The Guidelines were developed by the IBQC as a follow up to the more general IBQC Principles for Good Practice Building Regulation, published in September 2020.
Professor Lovegrove is the Chair of the IBQC, an adjunct professor at the University of Canberra, a senior international consultant to the World Bank, and a senior construction lawyer with Lovegrove and Cotton Lawyers, based in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. Professor Omenya is an IBQC Board Member, a practicing architect and expert in sustainable human settlements, and principal researcher and CEO at Eco-Build Africa, a leading consultancy on sustainable urban development for developing countries.
This episode is sponsored by the American Concrete Institute: https://www.concrete.org/
Links to topics referenced in this episode:
- IBQC Publication: Good Practice Guidelines and Principles for the Development of Building Regulations in Low Income Countries
- September 2020 IBQC Publication: IBQC Principles for Good Practice Building Regulation
- International Building Quality Centre: http://www.ibqc.org.au/
- Alfred’s favorite building – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater house in Pennsylvania, USA: https://fallingwater.org/
- University of Canberra: https://www.canberra.edu.au/
- Eco-Build Africa: http://www.ecobuild-africa.com/home/
In this episode, Steve Jones, Code Council Senior Gov’t Relations Regional Manager talks with Mike Fischer, Executive Director of the International Door Association (IDA); and Gordon Thomas, Technical Director at Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) on the importance of garage door safety. They also share safety tips and resources for inspectors and the public on checking garage doors.
This episode is sponsored by the American Gas Association.
Links to topics referenced in this episode:
- The Code Council’s Evaluation Services also provides certifications on doors: https://icc-es.org/building-products-listing-program/
- For more technical information on garage doors, visit: https://www.dasma.com/technical-data-sheets/
- International Door Association (IDA)
- Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA)
- Garage Door Safety Month Resources
- DASMA Technical Data Sheet 167 – Sectional Garage Door & Electric Operator Checklist for Home Inspectors and Consumers
Episode 40: Building the next generation of code professionals in black and brown communities
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In this episode, John ("JC") Hudgison, Certified Building Official for the City of Tampa & Emerging Leaders Membership Council member talks with Henry Green, former President & CEO of NIBS and former Code Council Board President, and Anthony Floyd, Green Building Program Manager for the City of Scottsdale, on training the next generation in black and brown communities and how we can increase awareness and education about the building safety profession.
Links to topics referenced in this episode:
- Code Council Study on The Future of Code Officials
- Anthony’s favorite building: National Museum of African American History & Culture
- Henry’s favorite building: U.S. Capitol
- Emerging Leaders Membership Council
In this episode, Sara Yerkes, Code Council Senior VP of Government Relations talks with Bob Raymer, Senior Engineer and Technical Director at CBIA Sacramento, about his experience with California’s code adoptions and on his career as a code official.
In this episode, Sara Yerkes, Code Council Senior VP of Government Relations and Lakisha Woods, President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) discuss the NIBS and ICC’s shared commitments to resilience and sustainability.
In this episode, Gabe Maser, Code Council Vice President of Government Relations and National Strategy talks with Edward Laatsch, Director of the Planning, Safety and Building Science Division at FEMA about FEMA’s recent report Building Codes Save – A Nationwide Study of Loss Prevention.
Links to topics referenced in this episode:
- Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study of Loss Prevention
- Study on Hurricane Harvey
- Only about four in 10 Americans can afford to cover a $1,000 blow with savings (Bankrate survey). That’s about one-third of the average Federal Emergency Management Agency-verified (not actual) losses post-Harvey.
- FLASH No Code. No Confidence. Program: resource allowing the public to determine the building codes used in their communities
- U.S. Code Adoptions Map: provides information about code adoptions in the United States
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Code Council Assessment Center Program Manager / Test Developer Doug Hatch talks with Special Inspector and Terracon Senior Project Manager Kenneth Morong about special inspectors and the benefits of special inspections. They also touch on the benefits of a Code Council certification and Kenneth's experience serving on the Exam Development Committee for the Special Inspector exams.
Terracon is an IAS Accredited Special Inspection Agency (SIA-100)
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Senior Vice President of Government Relations Sara Yerkes talks with returning guest, Managing Deputy Commissioner of the City of Chicago DOB Grant Ullrich, on the current development of the City of Chicago’s building regulations. Last year, Grant was on the show to talk about the City’s code adoptions. This episode follows how the Code Council and the City are working together on the production of Chicago’s new building regulations.
ICC Pulse Podcast – Season 2
In this season finale episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we look back at a conversation recorded earlier this year between Code Council Vice President of Government Relations Dottie Mazzarella and President and CEO of the Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) Lou Coletti on how building officials and contractors in New York City swiftly worked together in response to COVID-19 through prioritizing a commitment to the health and safety of professionals in the built environment to safely conduct constructions projects throughout the year.
In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, Code Council Government Relations Vice President of Fire and Disaster Mitigation Karl Fippinger talks with Kevin Scott, President of KH Scott and Associates, about the 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Commentary.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Code Council Chief Knowledge Officer Joan O’Neil talks with Eric “Doc” Wright, Founder & CEO of Vets2PM, where Doc gives a preview of his keynote speech for ICC Learn Live, which took place the week of November 9.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Catherine Vinson, Code Council Vice President of Customer Success invites Joan O’Neil, Code Council Chief Knowledge Officer, to talk about the association's digital transformation strategy.
On October 20, 2020, the Code Council will host a live virtual event about digital transformation in the building safety industry.
The event will feature:
- An overview of the new Digital Codes Premium Complete product, a comprehensive online codes and standards database with new features and all access model for content and tools;
- An overview of two online databases with detailed information about code adoptions globally;
- An in-depth look at ICC Learn Live, a week-long virtual education event starting on November 9.
Participation to the digital transformation event is free, but space is limited. Register for the event here.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Code Council Government Relations Senior Regional Manager Steve Jones hosts a dialogue with Inspected Director of Government Relations Johnny Goetz, about remote virtual inspections and how building safety professionals can implement this method.
In this episode Code Council Senior Staff Engineer Beth Tubbs leads a discussion about the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) and performance-based design. Tubbs is joined by ARUP Principal and Past President of SFPE Ray Grill and Building Official of Summit, N.J., Gary Lewis. Click here to listen.
In this month's episode, the Code Council’s Vice President of Innovation Ryan Colker leads a discussion on safety procedures for reopening business in the wake of COVID-19. Colker is joined by Chief Executive Officer of the Building Owners and Managers Association Henry Chamberlain and Assistant Director of the Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention Sam Palmer. Click here to listen.
As part two of our copyright series, Code Council Executive Vice President & Director of Business Development Mark Johnson interviews Master Code Professional Glenn Mathewson for his member perspective on copyright issues and the International Codes. Click here to listen.
Code Council Vice President of Government Affairs Gabe Maser returns to the Pulse Podcast to share information about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which is the third piece of federal legislation meant to address the Coronavirus crisis. Maser discusses the stimulus package and how it can help state, local, tribal and territorial governments. Click here to listen.
In this episode, ICC-ES President Shahin Moinian and NTA President and CEO David Tompos share excitement for the expanded offerings that have come with the acquisition of NTA. Click here to listen.
Code Council Senior Regional Manager of Government Relations Rick Hauffe hosts a conversation about welcoming the next generation of building safety professionals with members of the Emerging Leaders Membership Council (ELMC), which serves as an entry point for new, motivated members to engage in the Code Council activities. Andre Jaen, from Denver, Colorado, is the new Chair of the ELMC Governing Committee and Allison Cook, from Arlington, Virginia, is serving her first term on the ELMC Governing Committee.
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Executive Vice President & Director of Business Development Mark Johnson interviews Code Council General Counsel Mel Oncu about the International Codes and copyright issues. Click here to listen.
Code Council Vice President of Global Services Judy Zakreski met with world renowned chemical engineer Dame Judith Hackitt to discuss the Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2017, the Hackitt Report and UK Regulatory System. Click here to listen.
Episode 21: ICC & RESNET Collaborate to Increase Energy Code Compliance & Home Energy Efficiency
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As another collaboration with RESNET, Code Council Executive Vice President and Director of Business Development Mark Johnson and RESNET Executive Director Steve Baden discuss the collaboration efforts of the associations to increase energy code compliance and home energy efficiency. Click here to listen.
In this episode of the Pulse Podcast, the Code Council's Vice President of Government Relations Justin Wiley returns to interview Washington, D.C.'s Director of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Ernest Chrappah. The two discuss DCRA's various initiatives including the Vision 2020 Strategic Plan that focuses on digitization. Click here to listen.
This month Code Council Senior Vice President of Government Relations Sara Yerkes interviews Commissioner Judith Frydland and Deputy Commissioner Grant Ullrich of the Chicago Department of Buildings. The guests discuss the exciting recent code developments in the City of Chicago. Click here to listen.
In this episode, Code Council Vice President of Fire and Disaster Mitigation Karl Fippinger interviews members of the ICC Fire Service Membership Council Randy Metz and Gary West. The guests discuss the membership council, its new Ad Hoc committee and new building construction and fire safety technologies. Click here to listen.
ICC Pulse Podcast – Season 1
In this special edition episode, we are joined by special guest Ken O’Dell who is a California Structural Engineer, the President of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California and a Principal of California based MHP Structural Engineers. In light of the Searles Valley Earthquakes, O’Dell discusses his work related to seismic activity and shares insight on seismic design provisions in the building code. Click here to listen.
In this episode, we interview Wendy Wan from the New York City Department of Buildings and Terry Whitehill, Portland Oregon’s Building Official. Both are on the Major Jurisdiction Committee. They each share information about the committee, as well as the initiatives of their respective jurisdictions. Click here to listen.
This month we are joined by guest host Bill Spohn, host of RESTalk, as he interviews RESNET’s Ryan Meres and the Code Council’s Dave Walls about the new water ratings standard, water efficiency and conservation. Click here to listen.
This month we are joined by David Naples, a building code official for Remington and Vernick Engineers in Middletown, Delaware. Since 2006, David has been a Master Code Professional, the highest level of Code Council certification. In this episode, we discuss Dave’s career path to MCP certification. Click here to listen.
In this month's episode, we discuss codes and interior design with American Society of Interior Designers CEO Randy Fiser, Hon. FASID. Click here to listen.
Code Council Vice President of Global Services Judy Zakreski appears as the guest host for Episode 13 of the Code Council Pulse Podcast. ASTM International President Kathie Morgan joins Judy for a conversation about global standards. With more than three decades of experience in increasingly strategic and managerial roles at ASTM, Kathie is a respected industry leader and one of the world's prominent voices on standardization-related issues. Click here to listen.
In this month’s episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Code Council Vice President of Federal Relations Gabe Maser gives an update on the federal government after the 2018 midterm elections. Gabe shares insight on the federal government’s involvement with the codes, various legislative agendas related to the built environment and what to expect from the 116th Congress. Click here to listen.
Code Council Senior Director of PMG Resources Lee Clifton appears as the guest host for episode 11 of the ICC Pulse Podcast. Clifton's former trainee Damon Premer joins for a conversation about building a career in plumbing. Premer has worked in the plumbing trade for 32 years and is a senior project executive at All Area Plumbing in Commerce, Calif. Click here to listen.
In this special edition episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast we are joined by Matt Paxton, top hoarding expert and featured cleaner on the hit television show HOARDERS. Matt, who served as our keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Conference in Richmond, Va., shares his expertise about a topic that is inextricably linked to building safety, fire prevention and the codes. Click here to listen.
Code Council Vice President of Government Relations and Interim Executive Director for the Alliance for National and Community Resilience (ANCR) Justin Wiley appears as the guest host for Episode 10 of the ICC Pulse Podcast. Resilience expert Ryan Colker joins Justin for a conversation about ANCR. Ryan serves on the ANCR Board of Directors and is the vice president at the National Institute of Building Sciences where he leads the Institute’s efforts to improve the built environment through collaboration of public and private sectors. He shares his resilience expertise and insight on the ANCR’s first benchmark focused on buildings. Click here to listen.
Chief Building Official for Davis, California, Greg Mahoney joins us this month to share industry insight on the new phenomenon of tiny homes, including the challenges experienced by code officials and the overall impact on housing affordability. Click here to listen.
Recent Boise High School graduate Therese Etoka joins us for this month's episode to share her story about her advocacy for code adoption in Boise, Idaho.
Code Council Senior Director of PMG Resources Lee Clifton appears as the guest host for episode 7 of the ICC Pulse Podcast. Backflow prevention specialist Bruce Rathburn joins Lee for a conversation about plumbing cross-connection control programs. Rathburn is the past president of his local chapter of the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) and the immediate past president of the ABPA International. Click here to listen.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Sergeant First Class Mike Reese with the Code Services Department of Manhattan, Kansas, joins us to discuss his journey from the military to civilian life as a code official. Click here to listen.
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, ICC's Senior Vice President of Technical Service Mike Pfeiffer joins as our guest host. He and special guest Ed Wirtschoreck, ICC Director of Codes, share a comprehensive recap of the Spring Committee Action Hearings that took place in Columbus, Ohio from April 15-23, 2018. Click here to listen.
In this month's episode, the Code Council interviewed Dr. Janet Stout, a world-renowned expert on Legionella and Legionnaire’s disease. Dr. Stout, president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory in Pittsburgh and a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh, talks about the dangers of Legionella, where it’s most prevalent and how those at risk can protect themselves. Click here to listen.
In this month’s episode we welcome two guests from the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). John Ingargiola, Lead Physical Scientist of FEMA’s Building Science Branch, and Eric Letvin, FEMA’s Deputy Assistant Administrator of Mitigation join us to discuss pre-disaster mitigation, a prevalent topic after the series of tragic natural disasters in 2017.
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In episode 2 we talk to Beth Tubbs, a senior staff engineer with the International Code Council Codes and Standards Development department. Tubbs has extensive experience in fire protection engineering and shares insight on the lingering effects of the Grenfell Tower fire in London last year and how the Code Council and others in the codes and standards community have responded. To read more, click here.
In episode 1, Whitney Doll, the Code Council’s Director of Communications and podcast host, talks with Board of Directors President Jay Elbettar, P.E., CBO, LEED AP, CASp. Jay shares some of his experiences as a code official, plans for 2018 and updates about various Code Council initiatives. To read more, click here.