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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. 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 responsiblities of building safety professionals 

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: Dr. Esber Andiroglu Matt Sigler 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: Judy Zakreski Mark Johnson Mohamed Amer Neil Savery 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 Visit www.iccsafe.org/icc-pulse-podcast for more episodes including show notes, guest bios and resources

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.  Visit www.iccsafe.org/icc-pulse-podcast for the show notes, including guest bios and resources referenced in the episode.

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: ISI Building Products Insul-Tarp Under-Slab Insulation Viper II Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Benefits of Participating in the ICC Code Development Process ICC Code Development Process Dario’s Favorite Building: Michigan Stadium

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/ Episode Length: 00:26:32

In this episode, Amy Blankenbiller, Executive Director of the National Elevator Industry Incorporated talks with Dottie Mazzarella, Vice President for Government Relations for the International Code Council about the role of codes and elevator safety as we begin to emerge from the coronavirus crisis.  Links to topics referenced in this episode:  NEII Home Page: https://nationalelevatorindustry.org/ NEII Model Safety Codes: https://nationalelevatorindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Model-Code-Info-Sheet.pdf Episode Length: 00:37:36

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 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. 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/ This episode is sponsored by the American Concrete Institute: https://www.concrete.org/ Episode Length: 00:58:23

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. 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): https://doors.org/ Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA): https://www.dasma.com/ Garage Door Safety Month Resources: https://doors.org/resources/garage-door-safety-month This episode is sponsored by the American Gas Association: https://www.aga.org/ DASMA Technical Data Sheet 167 – Sectional Garage Door & Electric Operator Checklist for Home Inspectors and Consumers: https://www.dasma.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TDS167-Sectional-Garage-Door-Electric-Operator-Checklist-for-Home-Inspectors-and-Consumers.pdf Episode Length: 00:17:06

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 Episode: 00:29:19

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. Episode: 00:31:38

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. Episode: 00:22:23

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 Episode: 00:22:23

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Code Council Assessment Center Program Manager / Test Developer Doug Hatch talks with Special Inspector and Senior Project Manager Kenneth Morong about special inspectors and the benefits of special inspections.  Episode Length: 00:21:31

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. Episode Length: 00:24:43

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. Episode Length: 00:22:48

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 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Commentary. Episode Length 00:31:19

In this episode of the 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 upcoming keynote speech at ICC Learn Live. At the time of this publishing, registration for Learn Live is still open! Register here. You can find Doc as docwright2012 on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or at www.vets2pm.com/blog. Episode Length 00:11:07

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.   Episode Length: 00:17:39