February 2, 2011
International Code Council Members along with non-member stakeholders volunteer to apply their technical expertise to further the association’s public safety mission working through more than 100 technical committees or councils. To continue to broaden participation, the ICC Board has revised Council Policy #09 to re-engineer its councils to establish new “chartered” Membership Councils along with a multi-disciplinary Codes and Standards Council. Calls for the Membership Councils’ Governing Committees, and the Codes and Standards Council will be issued on Thursday Feb. 3.
“These changes ensure that every discipline has more opportunities to be heard and to engage in codes and standards development,” said ICC CEO Richard P. Weiland. “At the same time, the changes promote a cross-discipline approach to advising and assessing the development process.”
ICC Re-engineers its Code Councils
International Code Council Members along with non-member stakeholders volunteer to apply their technical expertise to further the association’s public safety mission working through more than 100 technical committees or councils. To continue to broaden participation, the ICC Board has revised Council Policy #09 to re-engineer its councils to establish new “chartered” Membership Councils along with a multi-disciplinary Codes and Standards Council. Calls for the Membership Councils’ Governing Committees, and the Codes and Standards Council will be issued on Thursday Feb. 3.
“These changes ensure that every discipline has more opportunities to be heard and to engage in codes and standards development,” said ICC CEO Richard P. Weiland. “At the same time, the changes promote a cross-discipline approach to advising and assessing the development process.”
The ICC Board approved first charters for five initial Membership Councils:
Building Officials
Fire Service
Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG)
Sustainability (includes Energy Conservation)
ICC Global
Code Council Board President Jimmy Brothers indicated, “These reengineered Councils will sharpen and expand the participation of all disciplines within the built environment. Each Membership Council will help define its own focus as we solicit feedback regarding proposed modifications to the first charters. The interest and ownership of this process by our Councils is highly valued. We want to get the best possible structure in place as we move forward.”
As part of the ongoing development of these Councils, Brothers asked Code Council Board Vice President Bill Dupler to chair a Board committee charged with receiving feedback from existing councils regarding new charter language.
The primary focus of the Membership Councils will be to provide a single-discipline perspective on the entire portfolio of Code Council services and products, suggest actions to enhance the value of Code Council membership and increase participation in the code development process.
The Codes and Standards Council will consist of a multi-disciplinary group from four key disciplines—building officials, fire officials, PMG officials and sustainability experts—to advise the ICC Board on appointments to various committees, review the performance of code development committees, and propose new codes or standards projects.
A complete overview of the re-engineering initiative is available on the ICC website at www.iccsafe.org/CC.
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February 2, 2011
T
his is your last chance to buy the printed version of ASTM Standards in Building Codes.
A 2011 print edition will NOT be available. Limited quantities of the 2010 edition are available.
Get the tools you need to design and construct buildings that satisfy most of the international code requirements established by the International Code Council® (ICC). Over 1,300 ASTM construction specifications, practices, and test methods, compiled from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, enable you to:
- Meet international code requirements
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February 1, 2011
IESO 2210/Initial Residential Mold Assessment StandardANSI/Pin Date: October 29, 2007
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2009 STATUS: In Development
DESCRIPTION:This published standard is to provide residential structure investigation procedures to identify observable mold and conditions associated with potential mold amplification including moisture intrusion. The initial investigative process includes, but is not limited to, information gathering, collection of relevant historical events and walk through observations. There are four potential outcomes: Neither mold nor associated conditions were readily observable. Mold was not readily observable but associated conditions were. Mold was readily observed but no associated conditions were. Readily observed mold and conditions. Outcomes 2, 3 or 4 may warrant additional investigation by a qualified professional.
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Posted by John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
February 1, 2011
Senate Bill 2234, enacted June 27, 2007 as Chapter 468, Part XVI, Florida Statutes, provides for licensure and regulation of mold assessors and remediators. Chapter 468, Part XVI, Florida Statutes, became effective July 1, 2010, and provides that the mold related services licensing program will be administered by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. There is not a Board of Mold Assessors and Remediators. The department is responsible for licensure and enforcement of this profession.
The 2010 Florida Statutes
Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS Chapter 468
MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS View Entire Chapter
PART XVIMOLD-RELATED SERVICES
468.84 Mold-related services licensing program; legislative purpose.
468.841 Exemptions.
468.8411 Definitions.
468.8412 Fees.
468.8413 Examinations.
468.8414 Licensure.
468.8415 Renewal of license.
468.8416 Continuing education.
468.8417 Inactive license.
468.8418 Certification of partnerships and corporations.
468.8419 Prohibitions; penalties.
468.842 Disciplinary proceedings.
468.842 1Insurance.
468.8422 Contracts.
468.8423 Grandfather clause.
468.8424 Rulemaking authority.
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Posted by John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
February 1, 2011
The ACAC Council-certified Structural Drying Remediator (CSDR) and Council-certified Structural Drying Supervisor (CSDC) certifications are now open for grandfathering – those who hold selected industry certifications in restorative drying may be eligible for this new certification for a limited time.
The ACAC Council-certified Environmental Thermography Investigator (CETI) and Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC) certifications are now open for grandfathering – those who hold selected industry infrared certifications may be eligible for this new certification for a limited time.
Please call our staff toll-free at 888-808-8381 for additional information.
Charlie Wiles, executive director
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Posted by John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
January 30, 2011
It’s not too late to register for the IAQA 14th Annual Meeting & Indoor Air Expo, taking place in San Antonio, Texas from February 15-17. Click the convention banner at the bottom of this email to get travel information, registration forms and other essential information. See you in Texas!
Access the full technical program HERE.
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Posted by John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
January 30, 2011
You worry about smog and outdoor air pollutants, but do you give indoor air quality a second thought? Click to read more.
In the air we breathe outdoors, we know that smog and other pollutants are a big cause for concern. But don’t assume that the air quality inside your home is perfectly safe. A number of chemicals found in the home can pollute the air, making indoor air quality testing essential for a healthy home.
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Posted by John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
January 30, 2011
World Health Organization
Indoor air pollution was estimated to cause nearly two million deaths in 2004, including half of pneumonia deaths among children under five.
Experts from nearly 20 research institutions and universities globally will meet to define the scope and boundaries of the planned, new WHO indoor air quality guidelines for household fuel combustion. The new guidelines aim to define unsafe levels of indoor air pollution relevant to biomass and coal stoves commonly used in poor households of developing countries.
They will complement the existing WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: selected pollutants, issued in 2010 and covering certain chemicals that may accumulate indoors from unsafe heating systems and poor construction – including carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, benzene and radon.
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January 30, 2011
Expanded Marketplace to Showcase Total Building Solutions for HVACR Contractors, IAQ Professionals, Energy Service Providers
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), and the Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) will hold their combined 2011 Indoor Air Expo in San Antonio, Texas from February 15-17.
But work has already begun on future events, and this week the three associations announced that, in 2013, they will be joined by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) as the fourth co-sponsor of a joint expo for the indoor environmental and energy services industry.
“RESNET is excited about co-locating our national RESNET Building Performance Conference with ACCA, IAQA, and RPA in 2013,” say Steve Baden, executive director of RESNET. “The co-located conferences and trade show creates a strategic partnership and gives ACCA, IAQA, RPA, and RESNET members the platform to create partnerships at the local level.”
RESNET is a not-for-profit membership corporation and national standards-making body for building energy efficiency rating systems. RESNET’s mission is to improve the energy efficiency of the nation’s housing stock and to qualify more families for home ownership, by expanding the national availability of mortgage financing options and home energy ratings.
“This is another step in creating the most comprehensive marketplace experience in the home and building services industry,” says Paul T. Stalknecht, ACCA president & CEO. “We are glad to have partners like IAQA, RPA, and now RESNET, who realize that coming together offers terrific learning and sharing opportunities for HVACR contractors, IAQ professionals, radiant professionals, and energy raters – indeed, for everyone who provides homeowners and building managers with comfort, health, and energy efficiency.”
“RESNET is a natural fit for the expo, and a great new partner for ACCA, IAQA, and RPA,” adds Glenn Fellman, executive director of IAQA. “Our members are often involved in energy audits and associated green building and home initiatives. Bringing all of our members together to share knowledge and experiences is a win-win for everyone.”
According to Ted Lowe, RPA Executive Director, “RPA looks forward to RESNET joining our collective EXPO as a natural extension of the HVAC worlds’ dedication to improving the living environment through energy efficiency. The logical integration of their standards with our contractors and systems can only lead to better options for North American buildings and their occupants.”
The 2012 expo, sponsored by ACCA, IAQA and RPA, will be held March 5-7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. RESNET will join the partnership in 2013.
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Posted by John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
January 30, 2011
IAQA E-News
The Board of Directors of the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO) voted to rescind Section 2 of IESO’s Standard of Practice for the Assessment of Indoor Environment Quality, 2nd Edition, 2003. Acting within its proper authority, the IESO rescinded Sections 2210 and 2110 since they were not originally developed following ANSI Essential Requirements.
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