Online Governmental Consensus Vote Sees Significant Increase in Participation January 31, 2017 In order to accommodate a significant increase in participation, the International Code Council’s 2016 Online Governmental Consensus Vote (OGCV) for the Group B International Codes was extended an extra week and concluded on November 27. The demand resulted in more than 162,000 votes cast by eligible ICC voting members during the three-week period. There were […] Read More
Code Council Responds to Oakland Tragedy January 31, 2017 The International Code Council (ICC) expressed its “deepest condolences to the families and loved ones who suffered losses at the Ghost Ship artist venue in Oakland, California,” which killed 36 people on December 2. “This tragedy highlights the importance of adopting current building, electrical, and life safety codes. Adopting and enforcing the latest codes and […] Read More
ICC and GSO Sign Historic Agreement January 31, 2017 The International Code Council (ICC) signed a historic agreement supporting the efforts of The Standardization Organization for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulfs (GSO) to develop a unified Gulf Building Code for the region. The Gulf Code will be based on the Saudi Building Code, which will incorporate the latest provisions […] Read More
ICC Final Code Action Hearings Take Place in Kansas City December 30, 2016 The International Code Council (ICC) concluded its Group B Public Comment Hearings on October 25, 2016, in Kansas City, Missouri. The results of this code cycle finalize the changes that will form the 2018 edition of the International Codes. The Group B hearings included the following: International Building Code – Fire Safety International Building Code […] Read More
OSHA Rule Would Curb Post-Accident Drug Testing December 27, 2016 A new Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) rule that went into effect on December 1 does not allow employers to “deter proper reporting” or retaliate against employees for reporting workplace injuries or illnesses. This means that if a company has a policy in place that automatically mandates drug testing after every accident or injury, it […] Read More
RCI Members Recognized by ASTM August 22, 2016 Each June, ASTM Committee D08 recognizes members for outstanding contributions to its standard development program. This year several RCI members were among the recipients. Steven Heinje of the Spokane facility of GAF received The D08 Distinguished Leadership Award. The award recognizes an individual’s exceptional leadership service to ASTM D08. Steve, a 15-year member of D08, […] Read More
ASTM Meetings on Roofing and Waterproofing June 2016 August 05, 2016 by Walt Rossiter In 2008, ASTM Technical Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing established Subcommittee D08.24 on Sustainability in answer to topical pressures to develop sustainability-related standards for these vital building envelope components. Over the last eight years or so, the subcommittee members — and particularly the task group chairs — have enthusiastically and persistently […] Read More
Takeaways from ASTMs Symposium on Roofing Research and Standards Development March 01, 2016 By Walt Rossiter RCI Director of Technical Services On December 6, 2015, ASTM Technical Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing hosted the eighth symposium in the series, Roofing Research and Standards Development. I was honored to have cochaired the symposium with Dr. Sudhakar Molleti of the National Research Council of Canada. By all accounts from […] Read More
