2010 ANNUAL REPORT

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL

ICC EVALUATION SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL FOUNDATION

Vision:

Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people by 

creating better buildings and safer communities.

Mission:

Providing the highest quality codes, standards, products, 

and services for all concerned with the safety and 

performance of the built environment.

People Helping People Build a Safer WorldTM

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Dear Code Council Members,

It has been a great privilege to interact with so many of you and to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of you, our 

members, and the International Code Council in the past year. Your Board continues to be focused on making sure the organization 

is financially sound as it pursues its goals of code development, professional enhancement and informing our communities 

regarding the best approaches to building safety and sustainability.

After my election last year as President of the Board, I asked several Board members to join with industry in a new Code 

Development Review Ad Hoc Committee (CDRAC). The CDRAC serves as an important forum to review and propose the next 

steps to make sure we continue to offer a process that is fair and inclusive. We also moved forward to select a Sustainable Building 

Technology Committee to develop Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code, with thousands of downloads 

and hundreds of public endorsements from individuals and organizations. We have hosted Public Comment Hearings and will 

issue Public Version 2.0 in November.

We also focused on the best use of Board committees, streamlining our structure where it made sense and acknowledging the 

appropriate level of focus we can bring to the many issues challenging us. I have enjoyed establishing relationships with my 

counterparts at some of our sister organizations. These enhanced relationships are, and will continue to, yield increasing benefits 

during these stressful economic times.

Throughout the year, the concerns created by our economy, quickly evolving technology, and public policy in the United States 

and around the globe have created important and enlightening discussions. Our membership continues to re-evaluate its major 

roles, including our place in the arena of sustainability. Our reliance on multi-disciplinary approaches to address budget shortfalls 

has revealed creative solutions. Our codes continue to resonate across the United States and globally with new adoptions and 

new partners in the effort to build a safer and more sustainable world.

I am indebted to my family and my colleagues in Clark County, Nevada, along with the Board, the membership and our superlative 

Code Council staff, for this year of significant progress. It has been an honor to serve you, one that I will always treasure and one 

that I will never forget.

Best wishes,

Ronald L. Lynn

Ronald L. Lynn

President, Board of Directors

International Code Council

LETTER FROM THE board PRESID ENT
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Dear Code Council Members:

This has been a full year for the Code Council, even as our stakeholders continue to address the challenges of the current economy. 

Through the commitment of our members and customers, and the hard work of our staff, our finances have held steady. We have 

continued to introduce innovations, improvements and initiatives. Our organization has gained new respect with elected officials, 

national organizations and the global community. Our future remains bright because our mission is clear.

An idea to provide a regulatory framework for green construction has mushroomed into two Public Versions of the International 

Green Construction Code, with thousands of people engaged in our process and reading our information. The interest in the IGCC 

has spawned a new audience through social media including Twitter and Facebook, and set records for webcast viewing. It has 

opened new doors in the halls of Congress, State Capitols, and with other membership associations and public interest groups. 

It has raised our profile.

We have continued to see code adoptions progress, along with federal legislation and programs referencing our codes and the 

need for professional development to ensure their enforcement. The interest in our codes continues to grow outside the United 

States, with these new clients strengthening our ability to provide services at home and globally. 

Our interest in communicating with you, listening as well as sharing, also has intensified. I have gained an enormous amount 

of new information, as well as new friends, from chapter visits and feedback from our new communications efforts. We also are 

addressing shortfalls in areas such as our website, and conducting surveys to get your feedback on strategic planning, code 

development and training.

As you will read in these pages, our staff has a great passion for their work and derive satisfaction from the feedback of our 

members and customers. Our leadership team includes new talent with expertise in finance, information technology, evaluation 

service, and education and certification. I’m confident that the focus we bring to these and other areas will continue to result in 

greater efficiency, quality and effectiveness for our stakeholders and for the Code Council.

While the work never ends, the achievements are many. Thanks for being part of our success.

Sincerely,

Richard P. Weiland

Richard P. Weiland

Chief Executive Officer

International Code Council

LETTER FROM THE chief executive off icer
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Dear Code Council Members,

It is often said necessity is the mother of invention. Reengineering ICC in 2009 was a necessity; the resulting invention has been 

a renewed and re-energized organization. With new members on our team and the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) 

well underway, ICC is focused on providing relevant information and cutting-edge resources to support you in effectively and 

efficiently managing in our new economic reality. 

The ICC team is committed to financial stability. Our objective is to provide the resources required to accomplish our shared 

mission of safety throughout the years to come. Your continued participation and support, along with ICC’s commitment to 

service, will ensure that building safety will remain our top priority for this generation and the next. To that end, ICC is investing 

in programs to strengthen our most valuable services and our financial base. Some of these include:

Training. We will expand online training including online certification practice exams, new full-featured, online classes and 

revamped webinars to provide quality, affordable options. 

Code Development. In addition to continuing development and support of the family of codes and the new IGCC, several water 

irrigation system standards are in process as is a new comprehensive swimming pool code. 

Certification. New contractor and trade exam offerings now are available in several states and jurisdictions in addition to a new 

national certification, all providing avenues for advancement in your chosen career.

Technology. Ongoing advances on our website and to our infrastructure have been implemented to provide you with relevant, 

on-demand information and services. New security safeguards were established after a malicious breach of security shut down 

access for a week to ICC’s website, staff email and telephones during September. Our internal review concluded that, due to 

existing policies regarding protection of member and customer data, information remained secure as we addressed the cause. 

We will continue to focus on protecting the Code Council’s networks and providing a safe, useable and convenient experience for 

users of our systems. We also are expanding our social networking to provide opportunities for you to meet colleagues, and find 

solutions for both enforcement and economic challenges.

Foundation. The Code of Honor scholarships offered this year provided voting members a way to participate in the code 

development process during these difficult economic times. Our thanks go to the chapters that matched funds to provide these 

scholarships.

Financial Services. A comprehensive financial services system upgrade is underway. The new system will ultimately improve 

decision-making tools and have a positive impact on both customer service and the bottom line.

While strengthening these areas we continue to offer exclusive benefits to our members such as on-demand code interpretations 

and discounts on products and services. Although the economic climate in 2010 and into next year remains uncertain, the mission 

of the ICC remains clear. Our strategic plan update, “Blueprint to 2015,” is focused on planning for the challenges ahead so we 

can continue to help you build a safer world. I thank each of you for supporting the critical mission of building performance and 

safety.

Dominic Sims

Dominic Sims

Chief Operating Officer

International Code Council

LETTER FROM THE chief oper ating officer
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GENERAL COUNS EL AND SENIO R ADVISO R TO THE CEO

David L. deCourcy

General Counsel & Senior Advisor to the CEO

International Code Council

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) acts to protect the International Code Council and its subsidiaries against legal risk by 

anticipating and advising management on pertinent operational matters. The office strives to ensure that the organization is 

operating within the confines of legal requirements in all areas. The OGC also serves as special advisor to the Chief Executive 

Officer and Senior Management Team on a broad array of legal matters including contracts; employment law; intellectual property; 

compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; and litigation. The OGC also supervises and coordinates the activities of 

outside legal counsel. 

The role of the Senior Advisor to the CEO is to provide strategic support and perspective to a variety of programmatic, business, and 

policy decisions throughout the organization. Specific activities include assisting with implementation of the International Green 

Construction Code, providing counsel to discussions involving governance and code development process issues, and assisting in 

the shaping of new approaches for the ICC-Evaluation Service and International Accreditation Service subsidiaries of the ICC. 

Support from the Senior Advisor to the CEO extends to providing counsel regarding organizational relationships internal and 

external to the Code Council. The Senior Advisor is also a regular participant in the recruiting process for executive and senior staff.
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ICC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2009-2010 OFFICERS

ICC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2009-2010 DIRECTORS

President

Director/Building Official

Department of Development Services

Clark County

Las Vegas, NV

Ronald L. Lynn, C.B.O. 

Vice President

Building Director

City of Decatur

Decatur, AL

James L. Brother s

Immediate Past President

Advisor & Retired Fire Chief

City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM

Adolf A. Zubia

Secretary/Treasurer

Building Official

Chesterfield County

Chesterfield, VA

William D. Dupler

Director, Department of Building Safety and 

Regulatory Services

Chatham County

Savannah, GA

Gregori S. Anderson, C.B.O.

Assistant Director of Development Services

City of Tumwater

Tumwater, WA

John Darnall, C.B.O.

Building Official

City of Fairmont

Fairmont, MN

Patrick Parsley, C.B.O. 

Building Official

City of Gainesville

Gainesville, FL

Doug Murdock, C.B.O.
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ICC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2008-2009 Officers

Building Official/Zoning Officer

Butler Township

Butler Township, PA

Cindy Davis, C.B.O. 

Director, Building Inspection Department

City of Marion

Marion, Iowa

Fire Chief

City of Alburnett

Alburnett, Iowa

Ron Hoover , C.B.O., M.C.P.

Construction Official

Millburn Township/Short Hills, NJ

Borough of Florham Park, NJ

Stephen D. Jones, C.B.O. 

Fire Marshal

City of Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Barbara L. Koffr on 

Building & Inspection Manager

City of Redwood City

Redwood City, CA

John T. LaTorra 

Director, Department of State

Division of Code Enforcement and Administration

State of New York

Albany, NY

Ronald E. Piester , AIA

Code Administrator/Combination Inspector

City of Baldwin City

Baldwin City, KS 

Tina Rakes

Director of Urban Development

City of Carrollton

Carrollton, TX

Ravi Shah, assoc aia, c.b.o. 

Code Specialist III, 

Commercial Inspections Division

Fairfax County

Fairfax County, VA

Guy Tomberlin, C.B.O.

Building Official

Grand County

Moab, UT

Jeff Whitney, C.B.O. 
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2010 Treasurer ’s Report (2009 Fiscal Year)

By William Dupler, Secretary/Treasurer

As Secretary Treasurer of the International Code Council (ICC), it is my privilege to report to the members on the financial condition 

of the organization. The impact of the recession that began in 2008 has made the economic environment in 2009 and 2010 very 

difficult. The weak housing and commercial real estate markets continue to have an adverse impact on the construction industry. 

In addition, constrained state and local government budgets have created new challenges for the ICC and its members. The quick 

actions of the ICC Board and the management team to control our 2009 and 2010 expenses allowed us to stabilize the financial 

position of the Code Council. In fact, our Net Assets increased by nearly $0.7 million in 2009 over the prior year. We have ended 

2009 in a strong financial position despite the difficult economic environment.

As we have reported in prior years, a key financial strategy has been to increase our cash balance to a level where we have cash 

reserves that are adequate to provide us with funds from which we can draw in the event of an economic or cyclical downturn. 

Clearly this strategy was critical to sustaining the ICC during 2008 when we withdrew $5.9 million from our cash reserves. In 

2009, we focused on controlling expenses and replenishing the cash reserves drawn down in 2008. The prudent financial actions 

of the ICC Board and the management staff resulted in an increase of $4.1 million in cash and investments over the prior year. 

During 2010, we continue to be challenged by the economic conditions, but remain focused on preserving our cash reserves. Also, 

we remain committed to investing our resources in opportunities that add value to the ICC members. 

Total revenue in 2009 was $53.6 million. Publication sales were lower by $5.5 million compared to the prior year. Operating 

expenses were $52.8 million; a decrease of $18.7 million compared to the prior year. We made many hard decisions to control 

expenses including reductions in the workforce, wages and member benefits. In 2010, we have tried to restore wages and member 

benefits in a manner that is prudent and affordable given our financial position. 

 In addition to managing expenses we continue to manage accounts receivable and inventory particularly during a time of declining 

publication sales. Working capital management is of critical importance in maintaining our cash flow. As a percentage, inventory 

and accounts receivable are less than 18% of total revenue for the fifth consecutive year.

A graphical breakout of 2009 revenue by category is displayed below. ICC’s consolidated 2009 audited financial statements are 

also included as part of this 2010 annual report. 

William D. Dupler

Secretary Treasurer

International Code Council

• Evaluation Serv ice

• Publication Sales

• Accreditation Serv ices

• Member Serv ices

• Other

5%

5%

24%

23%

43%
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ICC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 

Jay Peters DAVID DUFRESNE

ICC Board of

Directors

Dominic Sims JOHN BELCIK

Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer

Tom Frost

Senior Vice President

Technical Services

Michael Arm strong

Senior Vice President

Membership & Outreach Services

SANJAY GUPTA

Executive Director, Plumbing & 

Mechanical Programs

Executive Director,

Education & Certification

Senior Vice President

Information Technology

Terry Eddy

Senior Vice President

Human Resources

Mark Johnson

Senior Vice President

Business & Prod Development

Mark Johnson Sara Yerkes

CHUCK RAMANI

Senior Vice President

Government Relations

President

ICC Evaluation Services

President

International Accreditation Services

Luci Vallejo

Special Assistant

RICHARD P. Weiland

Chief Executive Officer

David deCourcy

General Counsel & Senior Advisor

LESLIE CHAPMANHENDERSON

Executive Director

ICC Foundation
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proposed bylaw changes

Program Profiles and Highlights

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

conference schedule

governing the coNduct of elections

proposed member resolutions

annual business meeting

subsidiaries of the international code council
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Department Purpose

Member Support is the gateway through which members reach 

the ICC products and services they need. Member Support 

staff’s day-to-day responsibilities include processing renewal 

dues payments and entering new members into the databases.

More importantly, Member Support staff is available via phone, 

mail, e-mail and fax to assist members with their questions. As 

a member-driven organization, ICC relies on Member Support 

personnel to provide the personal attention our members 

expect. The five-member staff handles approximately 1,200 

calls each month from members and potential members 

wanting to get the most out of their relationships with the 

International Code Council.

One of the conveniences our members find more and more 

valuable is the ICC website. Members must sign in with an 

e-mail address and password, and Member Support provides 

assistance to the members who need help with their logins. 

Member Support staff also work to keep the membership 

information in our databases as accurate as possible, so our 

members can access needed services as easily as possible. 

Duplicate accounts are being cleared and incorrect contact 

information is being updated. Since members depend on 

website logins for many ICC services, having all records 

updated is vital to a positive web experience.

Accomplishme nts

In 2010, Member Support launched a member retention 

campaign. The campaign has been crafted specifically to remind 

members of all the valuable products and services ICC provides, 

not simply to increase membership renewals. ICC members 

deserve to get the most out of their dues, and this series of 

e-mail campaigns lists the services members find most valuable. 

The International Code Council also is working to strengthen 

relations with partner organizations such as the American 

Institute of Architects and the Earthquake Engineering Research 

Institute, offering discounted memberships (often reciprocal) 

for customers holding dual memberships.

Challenges

In order to provide the personal service so important to our 

members, Member Support has made strides in automating 

many of the more routine tasks. Renewal invoices, for 

instance, are first sent to as many members as possible via 

e-mail, with links to the online renewal process. With just 

a few clicks through the ICC website, members can renew 

their dues immediately. Staff also is using the website to 

collect demographic information about our members so ICC 

can provide the best services possible. The more information 

available regarding our members’ careers and interests, the 

better ICC staff will be able to customize the services we offer.

Member support Dep artme nt

Building Relatio nships with the Members we Value

“In 2010, Member Support launched a member 

retention campaign. The campaign has been crafted 

specifically to remind members of all the valuable 

products and services ICC provides, not simply to 

increase membership renewals.”

| The Member Support staff looks forward to an improving economy in 2011. Many customers have been unable to join the ICC or renew 

their memberships because of job loss and other economic difficulties. Member Support is working to restore some of the services that were 

suspended during the recent economic downturn. In particular, plans are underway to restore welcome kits to new members. Staff also is 

looking into ways to strengthen relationships with student members, helping them work toward a career in code enforcement.

Member Support will continue to provide the most value for all our members in all member categories. |
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Departme nt Purpose

The Marketing Department is charged with understanding 

the goals of all the business units within ICC and developing 

strategic and tactical marketing plans to help the departments 

achieve those goals. The Marketing Department, in many 

ways, is the voice of ICC and its subsidiaries, communicating 

to the members and to the community information on products 

and services that ICC has to help them in the execution and 

fulfillment of their jobs. 

Accomplishments 

During the past few years, this department has undergone 

a reorganization and revitalization as it learned to execute 

its duties in more focused, efficient, and effective ways, 

utilizing both internal and external marketing experts to 

combine historical and market knowledge with cutting-edge 

promotional strategies. The ICC Marketing Department has 

continued to find new and innovative ways to cross-promote 

the broad range of products and services offered by ICC and its 

subsidiaries, leveraging strengths in one area to raise the level 

of interest and usage of lesser known or published products 

and services.

In 2010 the Marketing Department, in recognizing the need to 

serve and strengthen its relationship with the ICC membership, 

developed and implemented new membership retention and 

outreach programs. These new programs began rolling out 

mid-year and are designed to engage the membership to a 

greater degree in ICC activities, ensure that the membership 

understands its importance to ICC, and to solicit feedback 

on a continued basis to ensure we are providing value to the 

membership through our services and product offerings. We, 

as a membership organization, are responsible for meeting our 

members’ needs with products and services that help them to 

efficiently and effectively do their jobs.

This year also included some significant milestones for ICC, 

including the launch of the International Green Construction 

Code (IGCC) and other green products and services. The 

Marketing Department built on relationships with major green 

construction experts in the industry to reach out and inform 

the wider community of such ICC activities. The IGCC was 

rolled out and promoted as an immediately usable resource 

for jurisdictions that were considering implementing green 

building ordinances, and the Marketing Department and 

its outside consultants rolled out informative, awareness 

campaigns on the existence, importance, and usability of the 

IGCC by jurisdictions, large and small.

ICC’s Marketing Department also engaged in large educational 

and promotional strategies to reach out and inform key state 

adoption audiences of the availability of ICC products and 

services. Beginning with California and closing out the year 

with New York State, marketing delivered the information the 

markets needed to know about new ICC products and services.

A difficult year for the construction industry meant that the 

Marketing Department, too, needed to be vigilant in maximizing 

its impact and reach with each dollar spent. ICC’s membership 

and customer base needed information, and the Marketing 

Department responded with highly efficient, smartly targeted 

campaigns that minimized waste.

Challenges

Members benefited in 2010 from a number of new initiatives 

that marketing assisted in delivering: new discounts on thirdparty software, new member discounts with other partner 

organizations, new free trial opportunities of the latest 

innovative electronic products, and more. The Marketing 

Department continues to look at ways to extend even more 

opportunities to our members to deliver sneak peeks at new 

books and services, and it urges members to watch the website 

and their email for notifications.

Marketing Dep artme nt

Smart and Sustainable Strategic Marketi ng Solutio ns for Today’s Wor ld

“ICC’s Marketing Department also engaged in 

large educational and promotional strategies 

to reach out and inform key state adoption 

audiences of the availability of ICC products and 

services.”

| Marketing’s continuing goal is to provide the smartest strategic and tactical solutions that will enable the various product and service lines 

to meet their objectives and goals. Marketing will work, in 2011, to also ensure that the membership continues to receive valuable benefits 

in return for their time and financial investment in ICC and in ICC’s mission of building a safe and sustainable world. |
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Departme nt Purpose

The role of the Communications Department is to tell the 

story of the International Code Council to keep members 

and other stakeholders, the public and the media informed 

about the activities and accomplishments of the organization. 

Communications reaches out using strategic messages 

to create positive perceptions of ICC and its members, 

protect and advance its corporate reputation, promote the 

organization’s commitment to safety and quality, and help 

drive the bottom line. Utilizing and deploying a talented team 

that is nimble and adaptable to meet ever-changing demands, 

often on short notice, the five-person team creates a variety of 

quality strategic communications tactics to meet its goals and 

objectives.

Communications develops and publishes quality, informational 

products including eNews, a twice-a-month digital newsletter 

that reaches more than 140,000 readers and the Building 

Safety Journal online, a member-only benefit published 

every other month and delivered to about 30,000 ICC 

members. Communications also has editorial and production 

responsibility for CEO Quarterly—a new online publication—

and digital newsletters for ICC affiliates: ICC Foundation, 

ICC Evaluation Service and International Accreditation. Staff 

provides support to the International Green Construction Code 

Update newsletter and other initiatives associated with the 

development of this new code. The department uses news and 

product releases to generate publicity in trade publications, 

blogs, external websites and consumer media, including 

newspapers, radio and television, resulting in millions of 

positive impressions annually. 

Communications provides editorial and strategic messaging 

support to many of the thousands of pages on the ICC website 

and Communities of Interest. 

Staff works with senior management and other ICC 

departments to develop informational email campaigns from 

policy changes to voting member’s ethics, Blueprint 2015 and 

technical knowledge

Accomplishments

This year, outreach was expanded to include social/new media. 

As a result ICC has a strong presence on Wikipedia, is followed 

on Twitter and viewed on Facebook. Among plans in the 

works to ensure ICC has a robust new/social media presence 

are expanding ICC videos on YouTube, establishing blogs and 

developing an ICC Linkedin page. 

Communications researches and writes talking points and 

speeches for senior management and others who make public 

appearances on behalf of ICC. It writes and edits articles for 

staff that appear in external publications. Staff also produces 

CEO eUpdate, an internal publication for the Board and Senior 

Management, and provides editorial support to Human 

Resources for Connections, a staff newsletter. 

The conversion of the very popular Building Safety Journal into 

an online magazine after an almost one-year absence is among 

the Department’s notable accomplishments and highlights in 

2010. Communications also produced a new digital newsletter, 

CEO Quarterly, which includes insights and news from the 

CEO aimed at long-term members. Another highlight is the 

continued growth of the ICC eNews readership base.

Communications Dep artme nt

Telling Peo ple How We Build a Safer Wor ld

“This year, outreach was expanded to include social/

new media. As a result ICC has a strong presence 

on Wikipedia, is followed on Twitter and viewed on 

Facebook.”

| Looking forward to 2011, Communications will develop and apply strategies to continuously improve the quality of its products, often 

based on surveys with members and other users. The department will continue to monitor the ever-changing technological advancements 

that create new ways to reach out to all ICC stakeholders.|
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Departme nt Purpose

Chapter Relations is committed to building stronger, more 

sustainable chapters by providing a comprehensive benefit 

package, encouraging chapter participation, and promoting 

activities and advocacy that support ICC’s mission and goals. 

Accomplishments

Our chapter family grew by seven new chapters since the 

last annual report, bringing the total to 342, including eight 

regional chapters. Like the ICC Chapter Program, our volunteer 

chapter organizations had some challenges this year and 

had to dig deep and be creative to sustain themselves and 

continue to be vibrant and valuable to members. Fewer 

chapters saw growth this year, but most maintained members. 

Many chapters reported a decline in attendance at chapter 

meetings due to smaller budgets and increased workloads in 

their municipalities. Despite this, most chapters had successful 

education conferences and meetings. 

Chapters around the country participated in our first Building 

Safety Month by reaching out to the public and elected officials 

to drive home the importance of building safety and the role 

of the code official. Chapter Leaders took advantage of every 

resource they could leverage. Several chapters capitalized on 

the ICC Foundation Code of Honor Scholarships by agreeing 

to match funds to send qualifying ICC voting members to code 

hearings. Chapter members also reported more than 6,500 

volunteer hours in the ICCF Volunteer Corps. 

Chapters heralded the return of the “live instructor-led” 

chapter training-benefit day. The half-price training benefit 

is believed to be sustainable for the future. Chapter Leaders 

showed patience and perseverance in acclimating to the new 

website and updates to chapter reporting forms. The best is yet 

to come, when the completion of the chapter program update is 

completed later this year. Chapters continue to work diligently 

in their local communities to support the Community Building 

Code Administrative Grant Act by holding meetings with their 

legislators and constituents. 

Challenges

For 2011, the Chapter Relations goals and objectives include 

transitioning from a primarily administrative function to a 

more robust program based on outreach. This will involve more 

travel to chapter meetings to focus on promoting the chapter 

program and ICC products and services and to inform, educate 

and build loyalty and support for ICC. This outreach transition 

also emphasizes how Chapter Relations can act as an advocate 

for chapters, learn from them, and use that knowledge to 

modify and enhance our existing program and benefits. On 

an ongoing basis, staff will work with Chapter Committees 

to seek advice and feedback regarding the implementation of 

improvements and updates to the program.

Chapter Relations Dep artme nt

Working with Chapters to Achieve our Goals

“Chapters around the country participated in our 

first Building Safety Month by reaching out to 

the public and elected officials to drive home the 

importance of building safety and the role of the 

code official.”

| On the administrative side, the completion of the Avectra database system update by early 2011 will facilitate a more user-friendly and 

less staff-intensive process. |
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Departme nt Purpose

MTS provides meeting planning and travel coordination to all 

of the organization’s internal and external clients. MTS has a 

dedicated team that continues to provide management for the 

variety of meetings that is required to fulfill all Code Council 

needs. MTS negotiates corporate rates with hotels and rental 

car companies that all internal and external clients can benefit 

from.

MTS plans and manages more than 75 meetings and books 

more than 250 airline reservations annually. These meetings 

included the 2010 Spring Hearings, 2010 International Green 

Construction Code Public Comments, 2010 Annual Conference, 

and numerous committee meetings, training seminars, Board 

of Directors meetings, and staff meetings.

Accomplishments

The 2010 Dallas Final Action Hearings were a great success 

for MTS as well as ICC. There were a total of 617 registrations. 

The 2010 IGCC Public Comment Hearings had more than 200 

registrations. MTS has initiated new approaches in its planning 

of the 2010 Annual Conference and Final Action Hearings in 

Charlotte, North Carolina, including providing seed money 

to the host committee regarding the Opening Event and 

redesigning the Global Forum. 

Challenges 

MTS continues to use partnerships with hotel chains, rental 

car agencies, and convention centers to reduce costs and 

avoid significant increases in attendee expenses. MTS also has 

incorporated more limited-service hotels to ensure attendees 

have more options when it comes to lodging during the 

conference. Green meeting standards are being implemented 

and enforced in all meetings produced by MTS in 2010 and 

beyond.

Meeting and Travel Serv ices (MTS)

Planning Meeti ngs for Future Success

“The 2010 Dallas Final Action Hearings were a great 

success for MTS as well as ICC. There were a total 

of 617 registrations.”

| Looking forward to 2011, MTS plans to continue to work toward maintaining the quality of the meeting and travel experience, with 

attention to deeper discounts when feasible. In addition, ICC is in the process of implementing a new travel system for all ICC staff and 

volunteers. This program will make booking travel and submitting expenses quick and seamless, reducing staff time and administrative 

expenses. |

MEMBERSHIP AND OUTREACH SERVICES -- An Overv iew

In 2010, a new division titled “Membership and Outreach Services” was created to bring together five departments with a similar mission. 

As we focus on renewed value for our members in this post-recession economy we have seen the benefit of closely linking our Membership 

and Chapter Relations functions with the teams heading up our Meetings, Marketing and Communications activities. The synergy between 

these areas is opening up new discussions around the common theme of outreach: what is most effective, what is desired, and what adds 

value to the Code Council experience. Through our combined efforts we are seeking more feedback on our performance, and friendlier ways 

to provide information and address the needs of our stakeholders. Highlights include: a stronger emphasis on our members and member 

issues at our Annual Conference including a panel of members addressing the economy and videos profiling key award winners; an evolving 

design of the electronic, members-only Building Safety Journal with tools to enhance the interaction; participation in 

the upgrade and redesign of the Code Council website and its features regarding member profiles, bulletin board, news 

and events; a coordinated plan across the Code Council to offer periodic free or low-cost additional member benefits; 

and, an ongoing commitment to portray the Code Council story in a manner that best reflects the professionalism and 

depth of our members.

Mike Armstrong

Senior Vice President

Membership and Outreach Department

Building Relationships with the Members we Value

Looking for ward | MICHAEL J. ARMSTRONG | SENIOR VICE preside nt
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Departme nt Purpose

Technical Services consists of Code and Standards Development 

and Architectural and Engineering Services. The Technical 

Services professional staff is responsible for the development, 

maintenance, and support of the entire family of International 

Codes, Standards and corresponding Code Commentaries; 

the development of new codes as directed by the ICC Board; 

and related technical support services, from code opinions 

to committee interpretations, plan reviews and technical 

consulting. Our highly skilled team is dedicated to providing 

timely information of exceptional quality to all ICC members 

and other users of the codes.

The end of the 2009/2010 code change cycle is upon us. It 

represents the transition to the new code development process 

approved by the ICC Board in December 2008. Administering 

the code change cycle in exact compliance with code 

development procedures in support of 13 individual codes is an 

ambitious undertaking. All published deadlines must be met 

while processing a record number of proposed code changes 

and public comments. 

Our team also provides staff support to the code development 

committees and numerous other codes and standards 

committees, and supports the activities of the four councils: 

Building, Fire, Plumbing/Mechanical/Fuel Gas, and Standards. 

The Code Technology Committee (CTC) met twice this year 

along with study groups on various topics. The TerrorismResistant Building Ad Hoc Committee concluded its activities 

regarding changes based on the National Institute of Standards 

and Technology World Trade Center report, as did the Ad Hoc 

Wall Bracing committee. 

The Sustainable Building Technology Committee concluded 

its work as the drafting committee for the International Green 

Construction Code (IGCC). The first public hearing in response 

to Public Version 1.0 of the IGCC concluded in August. This will 

result in Public Version 2.0, available in November that will be 

the basis for the first code development hearings of the IGCC 

followed by Final Action hearings and production of the 2012 

edition.

Standards development continues to be very active, having 

most recently filed PINS (Project Initiation Notification 

System) for several water irrigation system standards. The 

following ICC standards are maintained through the ANSI 

process as directed by the ICC Board: the Bleacher Standard, 

the Log Standard, the Storm Shelter Standard, the Hurricane 

Resistant Construction Standard, ICC 700 and the ICC/ANSI 

A117 Standard. The ICC/ANSI Standard committee, renamed 

ICC A117.1, completed its work, and ANSI approval is expected 

by the end of the year. 

Technical Serv ices Dep artme nt

Timely Inform atio n of Exceptio nal Quality

| Approximately 2,570 code change proposals have been processed this cycle, an increase of 15 percent over last year’s record-setting 

number of submissions. The last cycle concluded with the publication of the 2009 International Codes. New to this cycle is the move to a 

single, three-year code development cycle. This cycle is the only chance to impact the 2012 codes. |
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Accomplishments

ICC's technical support is one of the most sought-after services 

provided to our members. An exceptional technical staff 

provides technical advice, more than 70,000 code opinions 

(verbal or written) and committee interpretations to ICC 

members at no charge as a member benefit. Code opinion 

requests received through the telephone queue average 110 per 

day. Additional opinions via direct call, the website and letters 

bring that number up to approximately 280 per day or 70,500 

per year. Requests for committee interpretations average 

approximately five per month, and since the first request 

on August 29, 2002, we have processed approximately 465 

requests. Currently there are 205 committee interpretations 

posted on the ICC website. Pending interpretations also are 

posted online for member review and comment.

ICC Technical Services also provides on-demand plan review 

services to aid jurisdictions in the timely examination of 

construction documents submitted with a building permit 

application. The Code Council’s plan-review team provides 

the highest quality reviews because of its extensive knowledge 

of and experience with the codes. In addition to plan reviews, 

the department also offers fee-based technical consulting for 

the evaluation of specific code topics as applied to a specific 

project or circumstance. More information on all of our services 

is available on the ICC website.

Challenges

The development of the 2012 Codes and Commentaries 

will be our primary objective. Another major objective is the 

development of the first new I-Code in nine years, the IGCC. 

Additionally, we are initiating the process of developing the 

new comprehensive swimming pool code beginning with the 

2012 Commentaries. 

”Our highly skilled team is dedicated to providing 

timely information of exceptional quality to all 

ICC members and other users of the codes.”

| Our team’s focus will continue to be on providing ICC members and customers with exceptional technical support 

to aid them in their use of the I-Codes and maintenance of our open and transparent government consensus 

process of code development. |

Looking for ward | TOM FROST, AIA | SENIOR VICE preside nt

Technical Serv ices Dep artme nt (cont.)

Timely Inform atio n of Exceptio nal Quality
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Department Purpose

The Training and Education (T&E) Department designs, develops, 

and delivers a broad curriculum to meet the needs of code officials, 

building and fire inspectors, and design professionals at various 

stages of their careers. Through high-quality seminars with the 

most knowledgeable instructors in the industry and innovative 

online options, ICC’s training and education programs help 

ensure that ICC members are qualified to perform their duties as 

well as advance and grow in their profession. 

In 2010, ICC’s Training and Education Department focused 

on strengthening the core offering for our membership as well 

as capitalizing on new markets and opportunities. We remain 

focused on the Council’s membership by providing a variety 

of training programs based on the 2009 and 2006 I-Codes. 

Training and Education continues to pursue more-efficient 

means to utilize existing capacity to provide new training content 

approaches and resource options. This adheres to our long-term 

strategy to look for ways to better address the needs of members 

and seminar participants in terms of quality materials, relevant 

seminar offerings and affordability. After a challenging year in 

2009, we have looked to re-establish positive relationships 

with ICC chapters to provide more educational opportunities 

to local membership. Financially, we maximized revenue while 

controlling operational expenses. 

Accomplishme nts

Accomplishments in 2010 include the implementation of several 

state-level training initiatives based on the International Energy 

Conservation Code; significant global growth with new and 

growing programs in the United Arab Emirates, Jamaica and 

Guam; and the development and delivery of new green training 

offerings, including courses to support ICC’s International 

Green Construction Code and California’s CALGreen code. 

We undertook an initiative to expand and enhance our online 

training capabilities, including revamped webinars, enhanced 

online certification practice exams, and new full-featured online 

training classes, such as the Wind Mitigation course, developed 

in partnership with the ICC Foundation and FLASH. These join 

a growing family of available training and education options for 

our membership and beyond, including:

• Classroom training with seminars available on the 2009 and 

2006 editions of the I-Codes offered in six of our traditional 

series, including: Fundamental series (one-day seminars 

highlighting basic code provisions); Performing series (multiday seminars teaching a how-to approach); Special topic 

series (one-day seminars with focus on a specific code 

subject); Update/Significant Change series (half-day seminars 

that overview major code changes); Administrative series (oneday seminars addressing leadership and management skills); 

and Architects/Engineers series (seminars that address topics 

of interest for the design professional). 

•Online training and eTraining webinars with more than 80 

course titles available online and more than 20 eTraining 

webinars in which participants can view instructors and 

participate directly from their desktops.

• Institutes that bring learning communities together to learn 

and network in a multi-day format centered around a specific 

area of expertise.

• Annual conference education offering numerous seminar 

titles that focus on the relevant topics of building, fire, and 

PMG areas of interest, plus more than 50 Cracker Barrel 

roundtable discussion.

• Transition and update training that provides customized 

training to assist jurisdictions with a smooth transition. 

As the 2009 editions of the codes continue to expand, 

update training is available to assist in the adoption and 

implementation of the latest code editions.

• Customized curriculum provided by our staff of highly 

qualified technical and educational experts may include 

requests ranging from minor revisions to existing programs 

to requests for large, innovative multi-day programs, such 

as local code academies.

• Blended learning is designed to use training dollars wisely, 

offering combination programs with initial training occurring 

at a distance followed by intensive classroom experiences.

Training and Education also offers CEU services (recognized 

by the International Association of Continuing Education and 

Training) and an Education Provider Program in which the Code 

Council partners with other training organizations to enhance 

training opportunities. 

TRAINING AND EDUCA TION

Growing the Skills of our Customers through Innovative Educatio n

| We look to 2011 with key goals in mind: the continued expansion and improvement of online offerings; development of strategic partnerships 

designed to expand the reach of ICC training to new markets and locations; and better align training offerings with certification programs 

to provide more complete “career path” support services. |

Looking for ward | DAVID DUFRESNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

“In response to the continued difficult economic 

climate and growing interest and demand from 

multiple facets of our membership, we undertook an 

initiative to expand and enhance our online training 

capabilities, including revamped webinars, enhanced 

online certification practice exams, and new fullfeatured online training classes.”
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Departme nt Purpose

The Certification and Testing Department (C&T) continues 

to fulfill its role as the Council’s testing engine, providing 

a broad spectrum of examination and testing services that 

are utilized by members within local jurisdictions and states. 

The examinations are designed to thoroughly assess the 

competency of those individuals charged with the responsibility 

of ensuring the safety of the built environment.

2010 sees the Certification and Testing team continuing to 

do more with less, building on the efficiencies, advancements 

and sound practices implemented in 2009. Financially, the 

department remains on track to meet or exceed the 2010 

forecast, fueled by modest growth in first-time certifications 

and certification renewals, growth in the Underground Storage 

Tank (UST) and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST ) certification 

program, and significant expansion of our Contractor 

Examination Services. Our legacy certification programs, 

however, have continued to stay flat or wane in popularity, as 

expected.

Accomplishments

Accomplishments in 2010 include both business development 

successes as well as process and efficiency improvements. On 

the business development front, we are proud of the following 

highlights:

• Implementation of Green programs: Before year’s end, we 

will have developed and launched new certification programs 

for both ICC’s International Green Construction Code and 

California’s CALGreen code.

• UST Program Development: We have developed and launched 

new UST exams in six states (Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, 

Pennsylvania, Utah and Wisconsin) plus the New England 

region.

• Contractor/Trade Program Development: The ICC developed 

and launched new contractor and trade exams in several 

states and jurisdictions, as well as new national certifications 

for residential fire sprinkler designers/installers.

• National Certification Exams: Additional new national 

certifications include Fuel Gas Inspector and Residential Fire 

Sprinkler Inspector and Plans Examiner.

In regard to process improvement and efficiency, the 

department has:

•Introduced a new Wallet Card design, reducing the time and 

expense of card production while increasing quality by having 

a single wallet card listing all earned certifications, as opposed 

to a separate wallet card for each. In addition, printed wall 

certificates are now mailed by request only, free of charge.

• Extended the availability of exams based on the 2006 

I-codes for those jurisdictions that have not yet moved to 

the 2009 Codes.

• Upgraded the Online Certification Renewal program to include 

Special Inspector categories. Through the year, acceptance 

and use of the online renewal option has grown from 37 

percent of renewals to 53 percent (as of August) and rising.

Challenges 

As ICC and our members continue to deal with the ongoing 

economic realities, the Certification and Testing team has 

made other adjustments to how we do business. We have 

streamlined the functionality and process of EDC meetings 

to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time in managing 

the portfolio of 614 exams, including increased use of secure 

web conferencing. Certification candidates who test at our 

network of computer-based testing sites now receive PassFail notification immediately upon test completion, instead of 

having to wait for notification by mail after the fact. We also 

continue to take advantage of new and developing business 

opportunities, including potential new global programs (Abu 

Dhabi, Guam) and the U.S. Department of Energy fueled 

programs, resulting in seven new programs in 2010 and more 

expected in 2011. 

| We look toward 2011 with some key goals and objectives in sight: increasing the frequency and quality of 

personal contact with all stakeholders (candidates, jurisdictions, partners); refining and improving the skill 

set of the certification and testing team; continued streamlining of operational processes to increase product 

quality and member satisfaction; and developing new certification programs to increase ICC’s domestic and 

international opportunities. |

Looking for ward | DAVID DUFRESNE | EXEC DIR, EDUCATION AND CERT.

Certification and Testing 

Opportunity through Quality, Availability and Deliver y

“Certification candidates who test at our network 

of computer-based testing sites now receive PassFail notification immediately upon test completion, 

instead of having to wait for notification by mail 

after the fact. We also continue to take advantage 

of new and developing business opportunities, 

including potential new global programs.”
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Departme nt Overview

Business and Product Development

As the year comes to a close, we are confronted with a 

construction industry that is anxiously looking to the horizon 

for the slightest glimpse that recovery is at hand. Like most 

companies in our industry, ICC has felt the pressure to do 

more with less. While the economy has proven challenging, 

the Business and Product Development Group, through 

collaboration with key partners, was able to continue ICC’s 

rich tradition of expanding its portfolio of quality products and 

services needed to meet the high expectations of our diverse 

customer base.

2010 witnessed further strengthening in our relationships 

with many of our long-term partners while we simultaneously 

developed new associations with entities that share our building 

safety mission. To help assist code users in the proper application 

of the structural provisions contained in the 2009 International 

Building Code (IBC), the Code Council continued its close 

collaboration with the National Council of Structural Engineers 

Associations (NCSEA). This resulted in the publication with 

NCSEA of the Guide to the Design of Out-of-Plane Wall Anchorage

in addition to their review and co-branding of ICC’s updated 

structural design publication titled Structural Load Determination, 

both based on the 2009 IBC. Working closely with our longterm partner the Masonry Institute of America, ICC participated 

in production of the sixth edition of the Reinforced Masonry 

Engineering Handbook, an engineering classic used in many 

universities. Included in this edition is a CD-ROM containing 

additional masonry design publications as PDFs.

Leveraging its vast network of publishing partners, which 

include such notables as McGraw-Hill, CRC Press, John Wiley 

& Sons, and Cengage, the Code Council was able to release an 

array of support publications for the 2009 International Codes 

at a record pace. The goal was to arrive early enough in the 

code cycle to ensure a smooth transition for those jurisdictions 

adopting the new codes. Responding to the industry’s need 

for timely and concise support publications, ICC added a fifth 

volume to its ever-popular, four-color, Significant Changes 

series. Scheduled for release in the fall, the new Significant 

Changes to the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard has been expedited 

to coincide with the release of the new Accessibility Standard. 

Based on the demand for the Building Code Illustrated: A Guide 

to Understanding the 2009 IBC, John Wiley and ICC agreed to 

expand this series to include Building Codes Illustrated, based on 

the 2009 International Residential Code that was released in the 

second quarter of this year. 

ICC continued to release an array of support products for the 

building safety community, including Residential Fire Sprinkler 

Systems, the Commercial Kitchen Hood Application Guide, the 

Residential Inspectors Guides and the Green Residential Building 

Study Companion. Also of note, ICC released the first two 

installments under its new Guideline Program, the Guideline for 

Replicable Buildings and the Guideline for Acoustics. 

The flexibility, technical quality and support provided by ICC 

are just a few of the reasons jurisdictions at both the state 

and local level depend on the International Codes. In 2010, 

our Publications Department was faced with increasingly 

condensed schedules. The department rose to meet this 

challenge by streamlining processes and production times 

to better serve all ICC internal and external customers with 

publishing and printing projects. From August 2009 through 

July 2010, more than 900 titles and support materials 

were completed. In addition to production of the 2009 

Commentaries, our Publications Department released the 

2010 California Codes, the 2010 New York State Codes and 

custom codes for the states of Arkansas, Michigan, Minnesota, 

New Jersey and Oregon. 

With the imminent release of public version 2.0 of the 

International Green Construction Code (IGCC), ICC has 

been fast at work developing publications to support this 

code and technical publications focused on good building 

design practices aimed at sustainability. In collaboration with 

McGraw-Hill and its Greensource publications group, five 

new titles addressing green buildings practices were released 

covering new and existing buildings.

Business and Product Deve lopme nt Dep artme nt

More Value for the Customers We Serve

“2010 witnessed further strengthening in 

our relationships with many of our long-term 

partners while we simultaneously developed new 

associations with entities that share our building 

safety mission.”
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Business and Product Deve lopme nt Dep artme nt (cont.)

More Value for the Customers We Serve

Earlier this year, the Code Council worked closely with the State 

of California to publish the first statewide mandatory Green 

Building Code. Referred to as CALGreen, this code goes into 

effect on January 1. During the first 120 days of its availability, 

sales for this code exceeded forecast by more than 100 percent, 

giving us an early glimpse of the demand that may be in store 

for the upcoming IGCC at the national level. To better meet 

the need for services supporting the IGCC, the ICC 700 and 

CALGreen, ICC collaborated with Green Technology, a nonprofit 

initiative designed to inform government efforts toward 

sustainability, providing a forum where governmental officials 

can communicate with those in the private sector who are 

developing and distributing green technologies. Joint outreach 

efforts will include Green Summit Events, training, electronic 

news briefs and the development of support products. In 

addition, ICC has continued to build on its partnership with 

GreenBuilder Media, a leading company in North America 

focused on green building and responsible growth for the 

residential building industry. Working through GreenBuilder 

Media’s flagship magazine, the Code Council has been better 

able to disseminate timely information on what is happening in 

the world of codes and standards as it relates to green buildings. 

With budgetary belts continually being tightened, we must 

applaud the efforts of the Department of Energy (DOE) for 

underwriting free electronic downloads of the 2009 International 

Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This DOE effort will assist 

local jurisdictions to raise the level of energy efficiency in their 

communities. 

Adding value during an economic downturn can prove 

challenging. This is where resourcefulness and ingenuity is 

required. The further development and implementation of our 

new CodePlus program is just one example of how ICC is creating 

added value for its members and other users of the International 

Codes. This program allows purchasers of the most popular ICC 

codes to register their books online and gain access to a plethora 

of free digital support publications and other resources. 

Publishing and Multimedia

The Publishing and Multimedia Division is comprised of 

three functional areas – Publications (editorial, prepress and 

commercial printing), Printing Services (In-plant and Document 

Management Center), and Electronic Media (eCodes, eCodes 

Premium online subscription services, DVD products and video 

production).

In 2010, Publications was faced with increasingly fasttracked schedules. The department met this challenge by 

streamlining processes and production times to better service 

all ICC internal and external customers with publishing and 

printing projects. From August 2009 through July 2010, 

more than 900 book titles and support materials were 

completed by the department. In addition to production of 

the 2009 Commentaries, Publications released the 2010 

California Codes and the 2010 New York State Codes. 

Custom code projects were also developed for the States of 

Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, North 

Carolina and Oregon. 

Key trade text titles included the 2009 Study Companion 

series; the first two Application Guides in planned series: 

Flammable Finishes Application Guide and Commercial Kitchen 

Hood Application Guide; the Guide to the Design of Out-of-Plane 

Wall Anchorage, and Deck Construction Based on the 2009 

IRC. Additionally, Publications staff completed the first in a 

series of Board-directed guidelines: ICC G1-2010: Guideline for 

Replicable Buildings. 

The Electronic Media team provides ICC members with 

several “green” alternatives to the printed documents. In 

addition to expanding ICC’s PDF download products, the 

department moved into the “App” arena with the debut of 

phone applications for the iPhone, Droid, and Blackberry. 

Selected codes were also made available for the Amazon 

Kindle reader. Debuting at the 2010 Conference will be the 

new iPad application enabling users to purchase PDF versions 

of ICC documents direct from the Apple Store to their iPad for 

utilization in the field. Subscribers with an eCodes Premium 

subscription can also view their custom libraries using the 

iPad. Also new this year is the integration of Evaluation 

Service reports into the eCodes Premium subscription 

service. The first reports are linked to the Premium versions 

of the 2006 I-Codes, and are being integrated into the 2009 

subscriptions as they become available. In addition to its 

work on the Apps, the Electronic Media team is currently 

creating videos for ICC’s own You-Tube channel (http://

www.youtube.com/user/ICCMEDIA) as well as assisting 

in the production and delivery of webinars for Training and 

Education, and presentations for Certification, Marketing, 

IAS, ES and administrative employees. 

“From August 2009 through July 2010, more 

than 900 book titles and support materials were 

completed by the department.”

“Debuting at the 2010 Conference will be the new 

iPad application enabling users to purchase PDF 

versions of ICC documents direct from the Apple 

Store to their iPad for utilization in the field.”
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Business and Product Deve lopme nt Dep artme nt (cont.)

More Value for the Customers We Serve

In the last year, Printing Services updated its digital presses 

in both the Chicago and Los Angeles offices to more energyefficient models. This new equipment has proven to be more 

efficient production-wise as well, with some 650 orders 

being processed in the department – much of this as shortrun book work. 

Additionally, Printing Services is a key contributor to the 

company’s ongoing recycling efforts. ICC’s Printing Services 

uses eco-friendly pressroom chemistry, which includes: 

• Printing with soy, aqueous or food-grade inks.

• Purchasing acid-free paper.

• Working with alcohol substitutes for fountain solutions 

and water-based prepress chemicals.

• Adding a water-based aqueous coating to covers. 

The particular coating ICC uses is safe to use on food 

wrappings.

• Working on a minimum make-ready operational schedule.

• Recycling cartons and packing materials.

The department actively recycles spent toner cartridges, toner, 

glass/plastic containers, metals, batteries, bulbs, paper and 

cardboard. The department’s total reclaimed paper waste for 

June 1, 2009, through May 31, 2010, period was 14.61 tons. 

Global Services

Success is usually the byproduct of the contributions of 

many. This year witnessed the expansion of ICC as a result 

of the efforts of our global partners. Working with allies, ICC 

witnessed an unprecedented volume of growth outside our 

borders when it needed it the most. The impact of ICC’s family 

of construction codes and their support system is being felt 

around the globe.

In 2010, the key focus of the Global Services Program has 

been the United Arab Emirates. An MOU signed in 2008, and 

a contract signed in 2009 with the Abu Dhabi Department of 

Municipal Affairs (DMA), established ICC’s assistance in the 

adoption and development of ICC codes and provisions of 

building regulatory programs for the DMA. The DMA will adopt 

and implement I-Codes in January. This will coincide with the 

publication of the Abu Dhabi Codes Guide, which includes 

essential amendments to the ICC codes for the region. The 

Global Services Program more than doubled its presence in 

Abu Dhabi by adding six more ICC consultants, under contract, 

to begin work to train the municipalities’ plan review and 

building inspection staffs. A certification program also is being 

developed in conjunction with ICC’s Training Department. A 

third ICC seminar program is underway in Abu Dhabi, to be 

completed in November. Additional seminar programs are 

anticipated in 2011 to continue the work with Abu Dhabi to 

build a complete building safety system. 

Global Services continues to focus on Latin America and 

the Caribbean, more specifically in Colombia, where ICC 

partners with the Instituto Colombiano de Normas Técnicas 

y Certificación, providing technical assistance to adopt and 

the 2009 International Plumbing Code as the foundation 

for Colombia’s Plumbing Code; the partnership includes 

educational and awareness programs as well as collaboration 

in conformity assessment in building safety. 

ICC’s PMG Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding 

with the Asociación de Profesionales de Conducción de Fluidos 

(Association of Professional Water Engineers), joining forces 

to create initiatives that will be mutually beneficial for each 

organization and its respective members and residents.

ICC also is advising the Caribbean Community Regional 

Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) on policy and 

technical components in the adoption of the 2009 ICC codes 

and providing technical assistance in the implementation 

strategy for the participating Caribbean Development Bank 

(CDB) and CROSQ member states. CROSQ includes Antigua 

and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, 

Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 

Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and 

Trinidad and Tobago.

| For the Business and Product Development program, quality service requires we take a Copernican view of the 

universe, one which places our customers like the sun, at the center of everything we do. It requires a customercentric approach with laser-like focus on improving the customer experience, be that through added value for 

the dollar, improved or enhanced product features, timeliness of deliverables and/or a combination of all three. 

We will continue efforts to provide the highest quality support products that address our customers’ diverse needs 

both domestically and globally. |

Looking for ward | MARK A. JOHNSON | SENIOR VICE preside nt

“The Global Services Program more than doubled 

its presence in Abu Dhabi by adding six more ICC 

consultants, under contract, to begin work to 

train the municipalities’ plan review and building 

inspection staffs.”
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Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Dep artme nt

Determinatio n • Innovatio n • Collabor atio n – A Reci pe for ICC PMG Success

When the first innovative steps to create the International Code 

Council were taken in 1994, the objective to develop, maintain, 

support and implement a single set of codes nationwide was 

vital. Today, 16 years later, that commitment and strong 

principled statement still rings of paramount importance within 

the Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Group. The PMG group 

has based its success on fulfilling this original commitment of 

the International Code Council. The successes achieved would 

not have occurred without a strong emphasis on collaboration.

DETERMINA TION

Through close cooperation between PMG and ICC’s 

Government Relations staff, the International Plumbing Code

(IPC), International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel 

Gas Code (IFGC) are each gaining more acceptance within the 

industry. These codes continue to be the most widely adopted 

PMG codes in the country, steadily replacing codes developed 

by other organizations. Activities in the past year include two 

notable adoptions. Indiana made the decision to move forward 

with a statewide code based on the International Plumbing Code, 

replacing an alternative plumbing code. San Antonio, Texas, 

the seventh-largest economy in the country, has abandoned 

its outdated plumbing and mechanical codes and opted for the 

IPC, IMC and IFGC. We continually strive to educate decision 

makers about the benefits a complete set of comprehensive, 

correlated and technically safe codes provide. In Indiana 

and Utah, PMG staff participated in long-term, detailed code 

studies and comparison meetings. When decision makers 

provide an unbiased venue for open and frank dialogue to study 

technical and safety issues, the I-Codes prevail. We are proud 

to work side by side with the membership to realize their goals 

and are determined to implement all of the PMG codes — one 

jurisdiction at a time.

COLLABORATION

By examining the past, we can streamline our efforts for the 

future. ICC PMG has gained a reputation as a unit working 

closely in partnership with the industry, working together on 

mutual issues of concern to improve our specialized industry. 

We have learned that being open minded and inclusive attracts 

complementary partnerships.

Our established formal partnerships with industry leaders 

such as the American Backflow Prevention Association, 

Air Conditioning Contractors of America, American Gas 

Association, Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, and 

Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractors National Association 

are providing a number of exciting outcomes, ranging from 

the nation’s first comprehensive code for all pools and spas 

to textbooks that describe the installation of kitchen hoods, 

fire and smoke dampers, and corridor penetrations, slide rule 

calculators for natural gas sizing, and co-branded educational 

opportunities.

This year we have made new alliances with prestigious societies 

that share our parallel path for safety and sustainability such as 

the National Board of Boiler and Pressure and Vessel Inspectors, 

the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association, 

American Fire Sprinkler Association, National Fire Sprinkler 

Association and the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Around 

the world leaders in the PMG industry have forged bonds with 

ICC. The Association of Plumbing, Heating Contractors of 

England and Wales met with PMG staff and signed a formal 

agreement to begin collaborative efforts to share information 

and align our industries, a first of its kind. While teaching 

sustainable plumbing practices in South America, we signed 

a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asociación de 

Profesionales de Conducción de Fluidos (APROCOF Association 

of Professional Water Engineers), the leading society for 

plumbing engineers based in Colombia. Plans that will benefit 

both memberships already are progressing.
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The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), one of the 

most prestigious plumbing engineering organizations in the 

United States, has entered into its first formal relationship in 

its 46-year history, placing its trust in the ICC. We already have 

begun several important projects with ASPE. The first and most 

exciting is our efforts to bring the first-ever ICC World Toilet 

Summit to the United States, hosted by ASPE. This builds upon 

the Code Council’s existing partnership with Jack Sim, founder 

of the World Toilet Organization (WTO). Our efforts with the 

WTO including the Summit helps bring awareness to the plight 

of billions of people globally who lack the simplest of safety 

and sanitary devices, a toilet. With the help of the industry 

and the public, the ICC can help keep children from perishing 

every 15 seconds due to sanitation issues. This event will bring 

the largest plumbing tradeshow, educational opportunities 

and speakers from around the world. It attracts ministers of 

science, international dignitaries and representation from the 

World Health Organization, UNICEF and the United Nations.

As technological advancements force our world to shrink, the 

Code Council’s PMG group has become sought after to assist 

jurisdictions globally. We have formed relationships, held 

meetings, instructed stakeholders, presented to public officials, 

delivered speeches and assisted in PMG code-development 

projects in places as diverse as Mexico, Singapore, London, 

Puerto Rico, Colombia and Abu Dhabi. In collaboration with the 

WTO, we are developing the first Global Guideline for Practical 

Public Toilet Design. With contribution from representatives 

of 12 countries, it will be used as a definitive guide for public 

restroom design worldwide. These initiatives, along with our 

support of the Institute of Plumbing South Africa and the World 

Plumbing Council, illustrate our commitment to the global 

landscape. 

INNOVATION

PMG has gathered experts and created the first illustrated 

book for everyone associated with fire sprinkler systems. 

The Residential Fire Sprinkler Design, Installation and Code 

Administration Handbook, certification exams and educational 

programs will assist contractors, designers, plan review experts 

and inspectors to better prepare for the systems planned for 

implementation in the coming months and years.

As more jurisdictions adopt the PMG codes, we continue to 

ask our members and other stakeholders what they need to 

perform their tasks more efficiently and effectively. From this 

feedback, we have created simple and inexpensive water and 

Drain, Waste and Vent slide-rule calculators so contractors 

and inspectors can easily design, size and verify pipe sizing. 

We are working hard to help the industry recognize the value 

and integrity of our ICC-Evaluation Service PMG Listing 

program. ICC’s skilled engineers verify a product’s compliance 

to standards and codes, saving designers and building officials 

time and allowing them to perform optimally with confidence. 

The International Green Construction Code (IGCC) contains 

cutting edge water-efficiency provisions. No other guidance 

for green construction reflects the input or level of scientific 

community interest, and none utilize our most essential 

resource, water, as effectively. They do not address site 

landscape irrigation, car washes, alternative sources for fire 

sprinkler systems, or rainwater catchment as thoroughly and 

innovatively as the IGCC. PMG has made a bold step to begin 

development of five new ANSI standards to support water 

efficiency within the IGCC. The standards focus on landscape 

irrigation and rainwater collection. We have reached out to 

leading professional organizations such as the Irrigation 

Association, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological 

Engineers and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems 

Association. All will collaborate in the standards development. 

As a returning partner to this year’s largest gathering of waterefficiency experts, the WaterSmart Innovations Conference, 

we facilitated a first-of-its-kind roundtable discussion 

and forum as representatives of academia, water utilities, 

manufacturers, landscape architects, irrigation consultants 

and the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense 

program brainstormed the best path forward.

Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Dep artme nt (cont.)

Determinatio n • Innovatio n • Collabor atio n – A Reci pe for ICC PMG Success

| These codes continue to be the most widely adopted PMG codes in the country, steadily replacing codes developed by other organizations. 

Activities in the past year include two notable adoptions. ... When decision makers provide an unbiased venue for open and frank dialogue 

to study technical and safety issues, the I-Codes prevail. |
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AWARENESS

The PMG Group has represented Code Council members at 

more than 45 engagements, tradeshows, conferences and 

industry events across the globe from leading a code workshop 

at the HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference in Las Vegas 

to participating in many water-efficiency panels and technical 

committees for LEED, ASHRAE and the Alliance for Water 

Efficiency; to delivering the keynote speech before Lord and 

Lady O’Neil and the entire plumbing and heating industry in 

London; and by presenting the closing speech in Spanish at the 

APROCOF conference in Bogota.

PMG media reaches the entire globe through print and the 

Internet. More than 10 different magazines, from the Wall Street 

Journal, to Contractor, Plumbing and Mechanical, Reeves Journal, 

The Earth Times and Plumbing Africa, carried articles and monthly 

columns authored by PMG staff. We have authored articles, 

provided quotes, placed ads, published press releases and 

tracked hundreds of thousands of hits on our announcements 

on subjects ranging from minimum water closet requirements 

to green and sustainability issues, carwash systems, proper 

drain, waste and vent sizing, and kitchen grease system design, 

and sanitation and safe-water provisions worldwide.

THE FUTURE

 Although our PMG codes are the most widely recognized and 

implemented, locally and globally, we will not rest until the 

members’ vision of one set of codes is achieved. The members’ 

dedication to safety drives our determination to educate each 

and every jurisdiction, construction professional and industry 

stakeholder to the benefits of the I-Codes. It is a simple concept 

– a chain reaction takes place when a jurisdiction adopts a 

PMG code. By combining the highest level of safety, cuttingedge techniques and sustainable technology, reinforced by 

world class support, the codes ensure that anyone who works, 

plays, sleeps, shops, studies or worships in any structure will 

achieve the automatic benefit of safe, durable and sustainable 

buildings – locally or globally. The coming year promises even 

more success as we get closer to reaching the members’ vision 

of one set of codes.

Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Dep artme nt (cont.)

Determinatio n • Innovatio n • Collabor atio n – A Reci pe for ICC PMG Success

“ICC PMG has gained a reputation as a unit working 

closely in partnership with the industry, working 

together on mutual issues of concern to improve 

our specialized industry. ... It is a simple concept 

– a chain reaction takes place when a jurisdiction 

adopts a PMG code.”

| We will continue to enhance the Code Council’s image and prominence as a leader in public safety in the plumbing, 

mechanical and fuel gas arena, positioning the Code Council as the premier organization for comprehensive 

building safety products, services and information for the built environment. The focus will remain on providing 

the most innovative products, services and technical expertise to support PMG disciplines, increasing awareness 

of the ICC plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas programs, and leveraging the expertise of our members and staff. 

Through these efforts we will build coalitions with organizations, ICC chapters and individuals to strengthen the 

membership’s experience and the industry’s recognition of the Code Council, and fortify our mission to protect the 

public’s health and safety locally, nationally and worldwide. |

Looking for ward | JAY PETERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PMG
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Departme nt Purpose

The Government Relations (GR) team supports the mission of 

ICC through its work to: 

• support the adoption and use of the I-Codes and the code 

process used to develop the codes, 

• to promote related ICC services, and 

• to advocate for the interests of our members. 

The GR team does this by targeted, direct advocacy, and 

forging strategic alliances with entities that have objectives 

compatible with the Code Council’s objectives and its code 

development process.

Accomplishments -

2009-2010 Highlights

The number of jurisdictions joining the I-Codes family 

continues to grow. The International Building Code® (IBC) is in 

use or adopted in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, 

the Virgin Islands and in Guam. The International Residential 

Code is the second-most widely used I-Code, now in 48 states, 

the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. It is followed by 

the International Mechanical Code and the International Fire Code 

(IFC) in 47 and 45 states respectively. The International Energy 

Conservation Code (IECC) is not far behind with adoptions in 42 

states, and it will undoubtedly be in all 50 states very soon due 

to the requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment 

Act (ARRA), commonly known as the ”stimulus package.” GR 

was successful in securing a reference to the 2009 IECC in the 

ARRA, including provisions that led to governors providing 

letters of intent promising to adopt the IECC and provide for 

its training and enforcement in order to receive a share of the 

$3.1 billion in stimulus funds. We also succeeded in getting 

the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (HR 

2246 and S 970) reintroduced on May 5, 2009, with bipartisan 

sponsorship in both the U.S. House and Senate. The House 

bill, HR 2246, was attached to the American Clean Energy and 

Security Act, which passed the House on June 25, 2009. As of 

August 2010, there were 32 co-sponsors of the House bill and 

eight Senate bill co-sponsors. While the climate on Capitol Hill 

has turned increasingly against legislation authorizing new 

spending programs, we have gained increased visibility for the 

work of building code enforcement as a result of advocating on 

behalf of this legislation.

Some examples of the many state and local activities GR has 

affected include one or more of the 2009 I-Codes forming 

the basis of current construction regulations in the states of 

California, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware, Texas, 

Virginia, Michigan, Massachusetts, Maine, Pennsylvania, 

New Jersey, Alabama, West Virginia, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, 

Montana, Oregon, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, Tennessee, 

and Illinois (which also passed a bill requiring all non-code 

jurisdictions to use the International Building Code® (IBC®), the 

International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®), and the International 

Property Maintenance Code® (IPMC®)), Guam, and the Northern 

Marianas Islands. The City of Richland, Washington, and the 

State of Rhode Island also adopted the ICC’s newest code, the 

International Green Construction Code®, (IGCC®) by reference. 

As a member of the federal wildland/urban interface (WUI) 

taskforce, the Code Council worked with the group to develop 

and propose a 10-year strategy to deal with the national WUI 

fire problem for President Obama’s Administration. ICC was 

the only non-government participant in the group. The Code 

Council also is a founding member of the United Nations (UN) 

International Wildland Fire Alliance, and the 2009 International 

Wildland Urban Interface Code was referenced in the UN 

International Wildland Fire Management Guidelines. We have 

been working with the Western Governors Association to bring 

more than 300 organizations together in an unprecedented 

effort to persuade Congress that the upward trend in fire 

suppression funding costs increasingly prevent the U.S. 

Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the Department 

of the Interior land management agencies from implementing 

critical programs and fulfilling their missions. In March of 2010, 

in cooperation with the National Resource Conservation and 

Development Council (RC&D), ICC announced the formation of 

the National Wildland Urban Interface Council. The fall 2010 

meeting will be hosted by the National Association of Home 

Builders at its Washington, D.C., office. ICC also participated 

in the development of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire 

Strategy document that will be presented to Congress in 

November.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Dep artme nt

Targeted Advoc acy and Strategic Alliances
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Dep artme nt (cont.)

Targeted Advoc acy and Strategic Alliances

Government Relations worked with organizations such as the 

American Institute of Architects, (AIA), U.S. Green Building 

Council (USGBS) and the American Society of Heating, 

Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to 

introduce resolutions supporting the IGCC before the National 

League of Cities (in process), National Conference of State 

Legislatures (in process), and the National Conference of 

Mayors (passed in July). The National Association of Counties 

(NACO) also passed in July a resolution supporting the 

Community Building Code Administration Grant Act.

Our Congressional Relations (CR) team represents the Code 

Council’s legislative agenda before federal policymakers and 

proactively addresses Congressional action impacting our 

interests in building safety, fire prevention and private-sector 

codes and standards development. As the ICC has continued 

to strengthen and expand its role as an advocate and expert in 

construction-related topics, involvement at the Congressional 

level has become an integral part of its government relations 

work. CR includes a dedicated effort to keep ICC members 

informed and involved in pending actions in Congress that have 

implications for the built environment. Our CR objectives are to 

obtain reference of the I-Codes in federal legislation; position 

ICC and its members as resources and experts on building 

and fire safety issues; and strengthen our advocacy efforts 

to produce favorable outcomes for building safety, building 

and fire officials, and the construction industry. Increasingly, 

ICC’s Government Relations staff members have been called 

on to provide accurate information to both Congressional 

committees and the staffs of individual members of Congress 

on issues relating to building codes, building health and safety 

issues, building energy use, and tax-code incentives related to 

building improvements and performance.

Federal Agencies. In addition to closely tracking legislation, 

GR also works closely with Executive Branch officials and 

monitors the Federal Register for rulemakings that affect ICC, 

our members and partners. We work to advance the Code 

Council’s relationships with more than one hundred federal 

agencies, boards, and councils that carry out building and fire 

code related missions. The objectives in the GR Federal Plan 

include increasing seeking awareness of and recognition by 

federal agencies of relevant ICC codes, services, programs and 

publications; seeking reference to the I-Codes in regulations 

or agency directives; encouraging agencies to participate in 

and support development of the I-Codes; and contracting 

with ICC for services or products. In 2009 and 2010, ICC 

testified before the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and filed 

formal comments on dozens of proposed federal regulations, 

from environmental rules to the long-sought recognition by 

the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration 

(OSHA) of the IFC as an alternative means to demonstrate 

compliance with the OSHA “Means of Egress” requirements 

for employers. ICC was contacted numerous times in 2010 to 

provide technical assistance to the Internal Revenue Service to 

interpret federal laws that referenced the IECC as the basis for 

tax credits.

“In 2010, ICC made new efforts to work with groups 

such as the American Public Power Association, the 

National Association of Realtors, and other national 

groups with interests in building safety, energy use, 

and other code-related issues.”

| Increasingly, ICC’s Government Relations staff members have been called on to provide accurate information to both Congressional 

committees and the staffs of individual members of Congress on issues relating to building codes, building health and safety issues, 

building energy use, and tax-code incentives related to building improvements and performance. |
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Dep artme nt (cont.)

Targeted Advoc acy and Strategic Alliances

Organizations and Associations. GR is also responsible 

for supporting ICC’s work with national groups that share 

similar goals and are either involved or are stakeholders in the 

development, adoption or implementation of the I-Codes. We 

work with the major national standards organizations including 

American National Standards Institute, ASTM International, 

ASME International, Underwriters Laboratory, National Fire 

Protection Association and ASHRAE. We also work closely 

with our founding strategic partners the National Association 

of Home Builders, Building Owners and Managers Association 

International, National Multi Housing Council, American 

Institute of Architects, and the American Gas Association, 

and have regular meetings with others such as the National 

Electrical Manufacturers Association, the American Concrete 

Institute, the Laborers International of North America, the 

Federation of American Scientists, USGBC and many public 

interest groups such as NACO, ICMA (International City/

County Management Association), National League of Cities, 

and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

ICC is a recognized building and fire organization among the 

major national fire-service groups including the International 

Association of Fire Chiefs, the National Association of State 

Fire Marshals, the National Volunteer Fire Council, the Fallen 

Firefighters Foundation and the Congressional Fire Services 

Institute. 

In 2010, ICC made new efforts to work with groups such as the 

American Public Power Association, the National Association 

of Realtors, and other national groups with interests in building 

safety, energy use, and other code-related issues.

The State and Local Activities team is spread throughout 

the United States to better serve the organization and its 

members. This team is responsible for the implementation of 

the Code Council’s state and local goals such as securing new 

and retaining existing code adoptions, and raising the level of 

awareness of the Code Council’s infrastructure to support the 

jurisdictions and all users of the I-Codes. We currently have 15 

staff members in 14 states. Because each office focuses on the 

area it serves, the staff in each region are uniquely qualified to 

personally assist and support our members, including the fire, 

plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas communities. 

ICC also offers a grassroots program to provide a way for 

ICC members and supporters to participate in building and 

fire safety code advocacy. Interested individuals can elect to 

receive alerts about important issues and can view information 

and submit letters and emails voicing their opinions to their 

elected officials. Our grassroots program includes toolkits that 

provide assistance in applying for energy-related grants and 

in adoption of the I-Codes, Adoption Maps and Charts that 

reflect I-Code Adoptions as well as other information relevant 

to legislative or rulemaking issues, all of which are available on 

the GR section of the ICC website.

| Our GR objectives are to obtain reference of the I-Codes in federal legislation; position ICC and its members as 

resources and experts on building and fire safety issues; and strengthen our advocacy efforts to produce favorable 

outcomes for building safety, building and fire officials, and the construction industry. |

Looking for ward | SARA YERKES | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
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HUMAN RESOU RCES PROGRAM

Department Purpose

The primary role of Human Resources (HR) is to provide for the 

needs of the internal ICC organization, so that all organizational 

departments are able to effectively and efficiently provide the 

products and services sought by our membership. HR supports 

the recruitment, development, and retention of staff with the 

skills and knowledge required across a wide range of professional 

disciplines and administrative support functions; develops 

and administers health and welfare benefits that provide 

necessary care and protection of our staff and their families; 

and develops, updates, and administers policies that ensure all 

applicants, candidates, and employees are treated in an ethical 

and conscientious manner, and that ICC meets its social and 

legal obligations. To fulfill these roles in a cost- and resourceefficient manner, the HR staff continues its engagement in 

initiatives leading to convenient, timely and paperless processes 

through electronic solutions. As a department whose services 

touch each and every ICC employee, it is appropriate for HR to 

be a role model in the internal greening of the organization’s 

administrative practices.

2010 has been a year of retrenchment for ICC and for HR. 

Following the difficult staff reductions of 2009, this past 

year has been one of supporting managers and staff in their 

need to assume new and sometimes different roles, and in 

learning to “do more with less.” While recruiting and hiring 

demands have been reduced, the HR staff has experienced 

increased post-workforce reduction administrative workloads 

such as unemployment claims, employment references and 

COBRA administration. HR has continued to respond to the 

interests and needs of current employees, this year introducing 

a voluntary short-term disability insurance program, and 

has instituted changes in our medical leave administration 

to ensure that changes in the reinsurance industry do not 

adversely affect ICC staff.

HR also is responsible for ICC’s business lines of insurance and 

shares risk management responsibilities with the ICC General 

Counsel. All insurance renewals were accomplished in a timely 

manner, and through working closely with our brokers, premium 

reductions were achieved in many areas without any lessening 

of coverage limits. Overall, ICC experienced another excellent 

year in terms of risk management, with no major claims. 

The third major area handled by HR is that of building 

operations for the Whittier office. 2010 has been challenging 

in this area, as the facility is aging and requires frequent 

maintenance, while we attempt to control nonessential costs 

in a conservative budget year. 

“HR has continued to respond to the interests 

and needs of current employees, this year 

introducing a voluntary short-term disability 

insurance program, and has instituted changes 

in our medical leave administration to ensure 

that changes in the reinsurance industry do not 

adversely affect ICC staff.”

| Considerable attention and work has been put into space reallocation in the Whittier office following last year’s 

staff reductions and in support of the significant restructuring taking place within ICC-ES. Progress continues on 

the commitment to renovate staff restrooms that are beyond repair, with the project anticipated to be completed 

in 2010 or early 2011. |

Looking for ward | TERRY EDDY | SENIOR VICE preside nt
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| After we successfully implement the Financial Services system in 2011, we intend to exploit the functionality of 

the Financial Services system to become more efficient and improve productivity. In addition, we will continue to 

pursue cost savings throughout the organization. We intend to build the financial reserves and resources of the 

organization. |

Looking for ward | JOHN BELCIK | Chief Financial Officer

FINANCE Dep artme nt

High integrit y, high perform ance and dedic atio n to service

Departme nt Purpose

The purpose of the Finance Department is to act as the financial 

steward for the organization. Our primary goal is to meet the 

needs of our internal customers by providing useful and timely 

financial information and advice. We safeguard the assets 

of the organization by maintaining and monitoring a system 

of internal controls. The Finance Department is responsible 

for providing our members and stakeholders with financial 

statements, and meeting regulatory reporting requirements of 

our banks and tax authorities.

Accomplishments

We have improved the bench strength of the organization by 

hiring highly qualified professionals in areas where we needed 

to improve. In addition, we are in the process of implementing 

a financial services system. The new system will improve our 

access to timely and relevant financial information for better 

decision making. The system will increase operational efficiency 

and improve business processes. Better processes will improve 

customer service. The financial services system is scheduled to 

be operational on January 1.

Challenges

The economy continues to present challenges for our business 

and requires prudent management of our resources. The 

ICC’s financial position stabilized during 2010. We have 

made progress in managing the working capital required to 

run the business. Improved asset management allows us to 

allocate resources to other parts of the organization including 

membership services.

“We safeguard the assets of the organization 

by maintaining and monitoring a system of 

internal controls.”
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Departme nt Purpose

The focus of the Information Technology Department is to 

improve services, enhance revenue and improve efficiency. 

Information Technology plays a vital role in International Code 

Council operations. A key priority this year continues to be our 

website, so our members and other customers easily can find 

the information they are seeking and have a positive experience 

interacting with the ICC website . 

Accomplishments 

Last year's launch of the new website resulted in a variety 

of issues, so the focus earlier in the year was to address 

performance and stability. Early server and network 

infrastructure upgrades vastly improved website performance 

and availability, and security upgrades were accelerated after 

a breach forced a shutdown of the network for one week. A 

comprehensive study of website usability was conducted, 

which included user feedback from focus groups. To address the 

findings, a website overhaul plan was developed and executed 

at an accelerated pace. Major elements of the website such 

as the online store, membership, site search, education and 

training, navigation, and its look and feel were redesigned and 

revamped. The website’s Communities of Interest element, 

while designed to play an important role for members, and 

the community at large, is undergoing a complete revamping 

based on user feedback. The project team is engaged with a 

cross section of members and customers who are helping in 

the redesign and will contribute to keeping this section vibrant, 

active and refreshed with relevant content.

 Mid-year a new, much larger managed IT services provider was 

selected, bringing a higher level of experience and expertise. 

A key new feature for staff is our extended hours Helpdesk. 

Key objectives with our new IT support partner are improved 

reliability and consistency, customer satisfaction and service 

excellence.

Our membership management system, Avectra, was upgraded 

to provide new functionality while making it easier and faster 

for our members. Also, working closely with the finance team, 

the Financial Services project continues at a rigorous pace. 

| The team continues to support the daily IT needs of all ICC employees. All hardware and software purchases, 

setup and maintenance, telecommunications activity and major meeting technology support is performed by 

the IT group. In summary, the Information Technology team delivered significant accomplishments this year and 

looks forward to delivering further improvements for our members and all stakeholders. |

Looking for ward | SANJAY GUPTA | Chief Inform atio n Officer

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Dep artme nt

 Improved Reliability and Customer Satisf actio n

“A key priority this year continues to be our 

website, so our members and other customers 

easily can find the information they are seeking 

and have a positive experience interacting with 

the ICC website.”
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proposed bylaw changes

Program Profiles and Highlights

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

conference schedule

governing the coNduct of elections

proposed member resolutions

annual business meeting

subsidiaries of the international code council
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ICC EVALUATION SERVICE, LLC

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

It has been a year now since we noted in the last Chairman’s Statement that we at ICC-Evaluation Service were “looking forward 

to working with John [Nosse] and Mark [Johnson] in their new roles and are confident that ICC-ES will remain a trusted technical 

resource for code enforcement professionals, manufacturers, and innovators both now and in the future.” Today Mark Johnson is 

clearly leading ES, along with a most able staff, in that direction. John Nosse is continuing to lend his expertise as a member of the 

ES Board of Managers.

I am pleased to report that this has been a year of substantial progress, change and transformation for ES. A year in which we’ve 

worked hard to balance the need to deliver excellent service today with the imperative to understand and plan for the future needs 

and demands of our industry. It has been a year of continued work on some very important dimensions: business collaboration, 

innovation, creation and participation.

We have begun collaboration with several other world-class organizations to develop dual certification/evaluation programs that 

will provide increased value to serve all of our customers.

We have seen the development of an innovative Fast Track Program, which successfully has made our services more timely for our 

customers and more responsive to the competitive business environment of the 21st century.

We have recently completed a project to create links to our Evaluation Reports (ESRs) from within our family of International 

Codes as a creative new tool for regulators, specifiers, and designers. 

We also are just beginning to see participation by the NCSEA in the development of our structural Acceptance Criteria (AC). We 

trust this is just the beginning of bringing about much more participation from many technical communities.

With the development and publishing of Public Versions of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC ) there are many 

opportunities opening up for ES to develop new tools, reports and evaluations that will be trusted technical resources for code 

users, manufacturers and product development pioneers. The time, energy, and resources used to make these things a reality have 

been planned to accomplish one very simple thing: continue building ICC-ES. 

Our common purpose, at all levels of the organization, has been to secure ES as the leader in evaluating existing, new, and innovative 

building products and to remain the trusted technical resource for code enforcement professionals, manufacturers, and innovators, 

both now and in the future. 

Steven P. Regoli

Chairman

Steven P. Regoli

Chairman

ICC Evaluation Service
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT

In my first full year as President of ICC-ES, I have gained an even greater appreciation for the strong foundation that was laid by my 

predecessor, John Nosse. Stepping into the shoes of a legend like John is a daunting task, one comparable to taking the pitcher’s 

mound in the stead of baseball great Sandy Koufax. Taking the reins during the worst economic slump since the Great Depression 

has been challenging but also greatly fulfilling. I am pleased to report that despite the weakness in the economy, ICC-ES has 

continued to expand the breadth of its programs as well as its business and public outreach. 

ICC-ES serves more than 900 manufacturers, and the number of Evaluation Reports totals almost 1,500. Our primary focus is 

to enhance the services we offer manufacturers, while continuing to strengthen our position as the most reliable and credible 

product evaluation resource for code officials. In the last year, we worked diligently to enhance our customer service and reduce 

the turnaround time to issue evaluation reports. We also continued to maintain the highest level of technical quality and accuracy in 

the industry. In recognition of the importance placed by code officials on the technical merits of evaluation reports and acceptance 

criteria developed by ICC-ES, we continue to increase our technical staff. 

To better serve the needs of manufacturers, ICC-ES is partnering with major laboratories to reduce the time for product evaluations. 

This project began as a pilot program with two organizations and now involves seven, with many more organizations discussing 

how they might participate. Under these programs, often referred to as “Fast Track,” third-party organizations collaborate with ES 

to develop a test plan, manage a product during the testing and inspections phases, and ensure that all pertinent information is 

transferred to ICC-ES as a complete, well-organized package. This collaborative approach early in the evaluation process places 

heavy emphasis on complete preparation of data, which can significantly reduce the time needed for the issuance of a report. This 

new program has been received very well by manufacturers and created a buzz within the industry. 

To increase the exposure of our manufacturers’ code-compliant products in the market, and for the added convenience of code 

officials who approve the use of these products, ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs) and Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) 

Listings are now linked to International Codes in a searchable electronic format available by subscription service. This means that 

each and every ESR and listing published by ICC-ES is now linked to the section of the code that is applicable to its use. Now, code 

officials, specifiers, designers and builders are just “one click away” from identifying products that have demonstrated compliance 

with the latest ICC codes and the standards these codes reference. As an added convenience, the link between code sections and 

reports is now readily available as an application for smart phones. 

In addition to being known for its technical expertise, ICC-ES is respected widely for the transparency and fairness of its process. 

We are proud of the level of public participation in ICC-ES Evaluation Committee Hearings, where Acceptance Criteria are debated 

and ultimately approved or rejected. Our public hearing process has no equivalent elsewhere. To further build on this foundation, 

which has served the building industry for more than a half century, ICC-ES has partnered with the National Council of Structural 

Engineers Associations to assist with the development of ICC-ES acceptance criteria that address complex structural products. We 

view this as a way to further involve the professional engineering community in the evaluation process, with the ultimate goal of 

improving the quality of building construction. 
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Earlier this year, California released its first mandatory “green” code, called CALGreen and published by our parent company, 

ICC. Also, at the national level, ICC has been working on the release of its International Green Construction Code (IGCC), the first 

commercial green construction code. With the implementation of CALGreen in California, combined with the rapid acceptance of 

the IGCC at the national level, ICC-ES has turned its attention to supporting these new codes. In anticipation of the January 1 

CALGreen effective date, we have expanded the scope of our SAVETM (Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation) Program 

to include evaluating products for code compliance under the new code. 

The relatively new PMG Listing program is beginning to gain traction. This program, which was initiated only three years ago, saw 

a growth last year of more than 25 percent. The recent appointment of Shahin Moinian as our new Executive Director of ICC-ES 

Certification Programs, overseeing both the PMG Listing and SAVE programs, will provide the leadership needed to rapidly expand 

these programs.

In addition, in July of this year, ICC-ES changed its corporate structure from one type of legal entity to another. This change was 

designed to deal with tax issues left over from the consolidation and did not involve any operational changes to ICC-ES’ business 

or to how ICC-ES does business. We believe that this change will facilitate future growth, strengthen the overall ICC family, and 

enable ICC-ES and ICC to provide better service to their stakeholders and customers.

In closing, we look forward to ongoing growth. We continue to emphasize customer service and are always looking for ways that we 

can provide added value to manufacturers and code officials alike. In these difficult economic times, we realize how important it is 

for code officials to have the information they need to approve products, and how important it is for manufacturers to gain ready 

acceptance. ICC-ES is committed to helping the building industry recover and grow.

Mark A. Johnson

President

ICC EVALUATION SERVICE, LLC

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

MARK A. JOHNSON

President,

ICC Evaluation Service
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organizatio nal chart

Evaluation Committee

Listing Committee

Board of

MANAG ERS

M. BEATON

S. ANDERSON Senior VP

Quality Systems (Mgt Rep)

M. JOHNSON

President

G. NICHOLS

VP Birmingham

B. N. HORECZKO

Dir Professional Services

S. MOINIAN

Exec Dir, Cert Programs

m. weiler

Dir, Bus Development

c. khoury

Mngr of Admin

J. WOO

Admin Supervisor

M. MOODY

Manager, Client Relations

M. O'REARDON

Birmingham Regional Mngr

ES Advisory Board

Birmingham 

Technical Staff

Birmingham 

Support Staff

Whittier 

Support Staff

Business 

Development Staff

PMG Program Staff Chicago 

Technical Staff

Whittier 

Technical Staff

Chicago 

Support Staff

Client 

Relations Group

SAVE Program Staff
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INTERNATIONAL ACC REDITATION SERVICE, INC . (IAS )

LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

Since my election as Chairman of the Board in May of this year, I am proud to continue the fine work of my predecessor, 

Michael Bouse, who did an outstanding job of guiding the organization during the past year. I also am pleased to report that 

IAS’ international initiatives and its existing accreditation programs have made good progress this past year and enabled us to 

maintain financial stability in these challenging economic times. As your Chairman and speaking for the IAS Board of Directors, we 

are committed to maintaining our financial stability as we continue to explore new business opportunities and grow the company 

under the guidance of our business plan in support of ICC’s mission and strategic goals.

We are sensitive to the financial burden placed on building departments nationwide as a result of the significant reduction 

in construction activity over the past few years. The IAS Board is pleased to report the approval and implementation of a new 

Building Department Registration program, which is an affordable, interim program that will recognize building departments and 

enable them to continue to prepare for full accreditation under the IAS Building Department Accreditation program. In addition, 

other recently developed accreditation programs designed to assist local governments, such as the Building Department Service 

Providers (Third Party), IBC Special Inspection, and Metal Building System programs, have started well this past year and hold 

promise for the future.

I would like to thank my fellow IAS Board members as well as the very talented IAS staff for their support, hard work, and 

sacrifices in continuing to develop domestic and international markets. In light of the economic challenges, IAS strategically has 

made the necessary business decisions, which have enabled it to maintain its financial health and high quality of service. These 

accomplishments are a result of the dedication and hard work of these outstanding professionals.

I thank our clients throughout the world for their loyalty and continued trust in our organization. Special recognition also is due to 

the many ICC volunteers who contribute so many hours and participate on various IAS Councils and Committees. Finally, none of 

IAS’ accomplishments would be possible without the guidance and full support of the ICC leadership, Board of Directors, and staff. 

To all, we say, thank you for a great year!

John L. Barrios

Chairman of the Board

JOHN L. BARRIOS

Chairman of the Board

International Accreditation Service, Inc.
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INTERNATIONAL ACC REDITATION SERVICE, INC . (IAS )

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

The new decade started with IAS firmly maintaining its position as the world’s largest provider of accreditation services for the 

construction sector, with a solid domestic base and robust international presence through IAS’ active participation and Mutual 

Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) with the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), the Asia Pacific Laboratory 

Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC), the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), and the Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC). 

By the end of the year, IAS hopes to gain full recognition as an MRA signatory in PAC for its accreditation services in the product 

certification area. The theme of this past year has been growth through partnership, presence, and prudence. 

IAS has performed well financially through the first six months of 2010, generating a positive net margin. As the financial report 

shows, the willingness of staff in 2009 to accept salary and work-hour reductions coupled with prudent cost controls across many 

expense categories have contributed to IAS’ positive performance during this period. Hats off to the IAS staff for their outstanding 

efforts. During this continuing economic downturn, IAS is committed to holding the line on fee increases and proactively working 

with its clients to reduce assessment costs. 

Globally, IAS is benefitting from the expanding presence of the International Code Council (ICC) and recognition of the U.S. code 

administration system as an international “best practice.” To promote the U.S. best practices, the International Codes encourage 

full communication and collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve the greatest efficiency and construction 

quality at the lowest cost to the public. This system is most effective and credible when there is third-party verification, namely 

by an accreditation body like IAS, for both the public- and private-sector agencies’ performance to internationally recognized 

standards of quality. IAS fills this role in both the U.S. and, increasingly, in the global market. IAS is actively engaged with several 

governments outside the U.S. to assist their code enforcement agencies to adapt IAS’ Building Department and Special Inspection 

Agency accreditation standards to their national regulations. For testing laboratories and inspection agencies, IAS accreditation to 

quality standards published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is broadly accepted.

IAS’ global clientele expanded nearly 10 percent in 2010, with expansion to a presence in 21 countries, with the greatest growth 

being in the Middle East.

Within North America, IAS established a new accreditation program in 2008 for the Inspection of Manufacturers of Metal Building 

Systems. With the full support of the Metal Building Manufacturer’s Association, this program has grown to be IAS’ second-largest 

accreditation program.

Another affiliation that has lead to a business opportunity is the recently established partnership with the Center for Public Safety 

Excellence on a new accreditation program for Fire Prevention and Life Safety Departments. The program is another example of IAS’ 

deep commitment to the concept of safety in the built environment. IAS’ Testing Laboratory and Special Inspection Agency accreditation 

programs have grown substantially through partnerships with building departments and marketing in industry publications. 

IAS Board, committee and council members, and dedicated staff have made concerted efforts to open lines of communication with a 

wide variety of stakeholders to explore new partnerships and opportunities. Safety coupled with sustainability is the message that is 

being carried far and wide, with IAS assessors and technical experts spreading the accreditation slogan to many countries in the world.

My special thanks to former IAS Board chairman Michael Bouse and current chairman John Barrios for their unflinching support 

and loyalty to IAS, and the ICC leadership, particularly its CEO, Richard P. Weiland, for his untiring efforts to propagate the use of 

effective construction code-enforcement systems throughout the world.

The continued loyalty and active support provided by our valued clients has truly boosted staff morale, and I take this opportunity 

to thank them all.

To all our clients and well wishers, I extend the very best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and an enjoyable Holiday Season. 

C. P. (Chuck) Ramani, P.E., C.B.O.

C. P. (Chuck) Ramani

President
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IAS has seen continued growth during 2010, especially in the accreditation program related to Metal Building Inspection and 

through several international contracts. With the widest range of accreditation programs compared to other accreditation bodies, 

IAS has been working diligently to expedite service to our customers while remaining cost conscious in all aspects of our business. 

Despite the effects of economic recession within the United States and in many other parts of the globe, IAS has been able to 

steadily increase its business in most of the accreditation programs it offers. This is illustrated in the 2009 financial performance 

charts below:

IAS ANNUAL REPORT 2010

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

$3,500,000

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$2,000,000

$2,127,051$2,144,514

$2,930,048$2,859,352

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$1,451,077$1,429,676

$500,000

$594,891

$714,838

$0

2009 rEVENUE

Actual

Budgeted

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

$3,000,000

$2,500,000

$2,000,000

$1,774,088

$1,870,941

$1,929,928$2,494,588

$1,500,000

$1,000,000

$1,137,498

$1,247,294

$500,000

$551,597

$623,647

$0

2009 EXPENSES

Actual

Budgeted
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IAS ANNUAL REPORT 2010 (cont.)

There have been some exciting developments in IAS’ accreditation programs. During the winter months, the International Fire Door 

Inspectors Association, a trade association for fire door inspectors, became the first accredited training and curriculum developer 

for annual fire door inspection under NFPA Standard 80-2007 requirements. Also, Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) test facility 

in San Jose, California, became the first laboratory to be IAS accredited to test products for compliance with U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency ENERGY STAR requirements. In addition, Israel Berger & Associates became the first special inspection agency 

in New York City to become IAS accredited, and the Beaufort County Inspection and Code Enforcement Department became the 

first accredited building department in South Carolina. 

In June 2010, it was announced that the IAS accreditation program for testing laboratories met the California Department of 

Transportation requirements for laboratories involved in testing reinforcement splices used in concrete. Later, the Clark County, 

Nevada, Department of Development Services – Building Division formally recognized the IAS Fabricator Inspection Programs for 

Structural Steel (AC172) and the Inspection Programs for Manufacturers of Metal Building Systems (AC472). 

IAS is viewed domestically and globally as a leader in conformity assessment, and staff is often asked to participate in and present at 

industry gatherings. IAS presented a service award to the outgoing president of the ICC Los Angeles Basin Chapter at the chapter’s 

Annual Installation Banquet in January 2010. IAS’ active participation in ICC chapters helps enhance code officials’ knowledge of 

international conformity assessment practices, thus assisting them to implement measurable quality objectives in enforcement of 

the codes.

In the spring, IAS exhibited at the annual Measurement Science Conference (MSC) in Pasadena, California. MSC is a national 

association of measurement scientists working in the aerospace and defense industries. IAS has sponsored several technical 

sessions in previous Measurement Science Conferences. Also, IAS exhibited at the Los Angeles Chapter of the U.S. Green 

Building Council’s 9th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo, in Downey, California. For several years now, IAS 

has supported the need for a national U.S. focus on sustainability, and created accreditation programs to bring competence and 

efficiency in this critical field.

On June 9, IAS celebrated World Accreditation Day, a worldwide initiative jointly established by the International Accreditation 

Forum and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation. Also in June, IAS participated in the Pacific Accreditation 

Cooperation's 2010 plenary meeting in Wellington, New Zealand. During this same month, the National Association of Testing 

Authorities’ CEO, Alan Patterson, met with IAS in Whittier, California. IAS metrology staff participated in the July 2010 National 

Conference of Standards Laboratories International annual conference, which addressed “21st Century Innovations in Metrology.”

Our existing and potential clients increasingly request training on quality management principles and international standards 

for accreditation. In December, 2009, March, 2010 and May, 2010, IAS conducted several training sessions in New York city on 

the AC291 criteria for Special Inspection Agency Accreditation. In May, IAS offered training on ISO/IEC Standard 17025:2005 in 

Washington, D.C., and in August on ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. Training on Measurement Uncertainty was provided 

in September.

IAS is committed to transparency in its accreditation proceedings. In October 2009, the IAS Accreditation Committee met in 

Norwalk, California, where several existing IAS accreditation criteria were revised, and a detailed discussion was held on starting a 

new registration program for building departments. At this event, committee members were briefed on the IAS quality management 

system and other operational matters.
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This past May was a busy month for IAS staff, directors, and committee and council members, during which a “committee week” 

was held. During that week, the Accreditation Committee, chaired by William Dumbaugh of Broward County Board of Rules and 

Appeals, Florida, held hearings on proposed changes to several IAS accreditation criteria. CPSE’s chief executive officer Paul 

Brooks gave a presentation on the proposed joint accreditation program for Fire Prevention and Life Safety Departments between 

IAS and the Center for Public Safety Excellence. The committee was also briefed on the recent evaluation by Pacific Accreditation 

Cooperation of IAS' product certification agency (PLA) program. Also, the committee reviewed all PCA documents. A large 

number of attendees, including representatives from Canada, Mexico, Egypt, and Japan, attended the hearings. IAS is the only 

accreditation body in the world to provide a public forum for discussion of technical issues related to accreditation, and several 

participants congratulated the organization for maintaining such transparency in its operations.

In addition, three of IAS’ Technical Advisory Councils (TACs) met. The TAC for Inspection Agency and Special Inspection Agency 

Accreditation, chaired by Dr. Craig Joss of Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, reviewed the extensive changes to the IAS accreditation 

criteria, AC291 for Special Inspection Agencies, based on New York city requirements for new special inspection disciplines. The 

TAC for testing and calibration laboratories, chaired by IAS Chief Technical Officer Patrick McCullen, had record participation of 15 

members, including four international representatives from Canada, Egypt, Mexico, and Japan. IAS’ newest TAC for Fire Prevention 

Departments met for the first time. This council is chaired by former California State Fire Marshal Chief Ronny Coleman. The 

major task assigned to this TAC is development of proposed accreditation criteria for fire prevention and life safety entities for 

consideration by the IAS Accreditation Committee in the fall of 2010. 

During the last two days of the week, the spring meeting of the IAS Board of Directors was held under the chairmanship of John 

Barrios, Construction Services Manager for the City of Tampa, Florida. The board discussed IAS’ financial performance in 2009 and 

the first quarter of 2010, and the proposed 2011-2015 Business Plan. The board was briefed on the peer evaluation of IAS by the 

Pacific Accreditation Cooperation.

IAS is looking forward to another great year at the ICC Annual Conference. During last year’s annual conference, held in Baltimore, 

Maryland, the IAS Board met, IAS participated in the “Cracker Barrel” event to promote its programs, signed a Memorandum 

of Understanding with the Saudi Building Code National Committee for technical assistance, and delivered a three-day training 

program for lead evaluators involved in IAS’ building department accreditation.

None of the above achievements would be possible without IAS’ great staff. In the fall of 2009, Pat McCullen and Raj Nathan were 

promoted to the positions of Vice President – Chief Technical Officer and Vice President of Operations, respectively. Concurrently, 

several other staff members were promoted in recognition of their outstanding contributions, (Hershal Brewer, Ronald Coiner, 

Virginia Corcoran, Sandi McCracken, John Pakianadan, and Prasanth Ramakrishnan). In June 2010, Preet Bassi, M.P.A., was hired 

as the new quality manager for IAS. Ms. Bassi previously worked for Anaheim, California, Building Division and had served on 

numerous IAS building department evaluation teams. 

IAS ANNUAL REPORT 2010 (cont.)
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INTERNATIONAL ACC REDITATION SERVICE, INC . (IAS )

board of directors 2009-2010

Chair

Construction Services Manager 

Inspectional Services Division

Tampa, FL

John L. Barrios, C.B.O.

Assistant State Fire Marshal

North Carolina Department of Insurance

Office of the State Fire Marshal

Raleigh, NC

Tim Bradley

Building Official/Zoning Officer

Butler Township

Butler Township, PA

Cindy Davis, C.B.O. 

Director of the Arab Center for Engineering 

Studies (ACES)

City of Amman

Amman, Jordan

Dr. Izz Eddin Katkhuda

President

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Chicago, IL

James G. Toscas, P.E.

Vice Chair 

Chief Operating Officer

Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

San Diego, CA

Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O.

Supervising Building Plans Examiner 

City of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Majed A. Dabdoub, P.E.

Building Inspector

City of St. Paul

St. Paul, MN

Greg Johnson

Chief Building Official

Building Inspections Department

Plano, TX

Selso A. Mata, A.I.A., C.B.O.

(non-voting member)

General Counsel and Senior Advisor to the CEO

Washington, D.C

David deCourcy
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INTERNATIONAL ACC REDITATION SERVICE, INC . (IAS )

organizatio nal chart

Board of

Directors

INTERNATIONAL

COD E COUNCIL

C.P. (CHUCK) RAMANI

President

JAMES HOUL E

C.F.O.

Ronald Coiner

Program Manager Prod Cert.

PREET BASSI

Quality Manager

Sr. Accreditation Officer - BDA

Nancy Libby

Manager Administration

DAVID NELSON

Manager Abu Dhabi Project

KATHRYN JONES

Project Coordination

Calibration Reviewer

Project Management Team

C.P. (CHUCK) RAMANI

Acting Training Manager

IMAD ELDURUBI

JAMES MARTIN

ROY ELLIO TT

ICC Liaison

RAJ NATHAN

Vice President Operations

TECHNICAL

ADVISO RY COUNCILS

ACCREDITATION

COMMITTEE

PAT McCULLEN

Vice President,

Chief Technical Officer
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INTERNATIONAL COD E COUNCIL FOUNDA TION

2010 Overview & Highlights

DEpartme nt Purpose

The International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) is a 

nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting ideas, methods, 

and technologies that encourage the construction of safe and 

sustainable buildings, including homes, and at identifying 

those approaches that alleviate the devastating effects of 

natural disasters and other building tragedies.

All of the Foundation’s program areas focus on communitybased opportunities to better connect code officials to their 

constituencies and foster increased consumer understanding 

of codes and mitigation, by supporting the building and fire 

code professions through expanded training, education, and 

independent research.

Accomplishme nts - Overv iew & Highlights

Consumer Education

The signature consumer education program of the Foundation 

is Building Safety Month. The year 2010 marked an important 

milestone in national and global efforts to promote building 

safety as the ICCF expanded the scope and reach of its signature 

building-safety initiative, Building Safety Week. Thirty years 

after the first commemoration of Building Safety Week, 

ICCF took on a broader education and outreach challenge by 

launching a more comprehensive campaign—Building Safety 

Month.

In discussing the direction the campaign should take for its 30th 

anniversary, ICCF leadership tapped into ICC member insights 

that revealed while safety would continue to be a key concern, 

it also was important to address sustainability and resiliency. 

This would in turn mean looking at building safety from a 

community-wide perspective, highlighting what communities 

as a whole could do, as well as protection of individual 

structures and those living and working in them. As a result 

the decision was made to expand the campaign from a week to 

a month and from just one or two themes to four themes. Each 

theme was highlighted over the course of a week.

WEEK 1: Energy and Green Building

WEEK 2: Disaster Safety and Mitigation

WEEK 3: Fire Awareness and Safety

WEEK 4: Backyard Safety

Based on this new approach, the first Building Safety Month 

was a highly successful effort:

• It was engaging. A newly redesigned Building Safety Month 

website provided consumer tips and links to resources 

keyed to the four themes, as well as easy access to photos, 

proclamations, a children’s program and the complete toolkit 

of resources for ICC chapters. For example, nearly 2,000 

people signed up on the Building Safety Month website to 

pledge their support, and the campaign now has more than 

300 Facebook fans and Twitter followers. 

• It was visible. National coverage included a CNN feature on 

Backyard Safety Week, coverage of all four themes on Danny 

Lipford’s nationally syndicated radio show, featuring guests 

from Millennium Sponsor BASF and the ICC, and nearly 500 

news stories about the event. 

• It was informative. More than 30,000 visitors spent time 

on the website to learn more about the issues, and a strong 

library of tips and suggestions continues to be accessible in 

print and online. 

• It was fun. Code officials CODiETM and CODEtteTM hosted 

games for kids and the adults who attended community 

events and movies. A fun time was had by all. 

• And most importantly, it built a foundation for the future. 

The month-long campaign concept is now tested and in 

place, backed by more than 70 proclamations, declarations, 

and letters of recognition from governors, mayors and public 

officials. The website is built and ready to be augmented 

during the coming year and in the years to follow. The toolkit 

is in place for implementation and additional activity at the 

local level. The buzz has been felt, the momentum is there, 

and ICCF can look forward to further successes in 2011 and 

beyond.
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Professional Development

Another important Foundation initiative is our expanded 

scholarship program to support building and fire safety through 

the education of existing and future code officials, by increasing 

participation in the code development process and honoring 

those who have been essential to the formation of the ICC.

The Code of Honor Scholarship program helps underwrite 

professional development for Code Council members by 

expanding participation and training at the Final Action 

Hearings. In 2010, the Foundation awarded 63 Code of Honor 

Scholarships to ICC members. Donations for the Code of Honor 

Scholarship Program may be made online via a secure website 

link at www.icc-foundation.org. Chapters and jurisdictions are 

encouraged to support this initiative.

Community Service

The signature community service initiative for the Foundation 

is Project H.E.R.O., a program of the Code Officials Volunteer 

CORPS. Project H.E.R.O. is an innovative program that improves 

the lives of disabled veterans by combining the volunteer 

spirit and expertise of the Code Council and Foundation with 

the home rehabilitation expertise of the nonprofit group, 

Rebuilding Together (www.rebuildingtogether.org).

Some of the Foundation programs overlap focus areas. One such 

program is the 2009-2010 Tornado Outreach and Education 

initiative. This program combines consumer education and 

professional development. This program will raise awareness 

and understanding about the threats of severe weather and the 

proper building techniques for tornado shelters.

The Foundation is currently promoting the construction of 

tornado safe rooms based on the NSSA/ICC 500 Standard 

for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters and FEMA 

320 through a three-phase project. The first phase includes 

quantitative and qualitative research to identify opportunities 

to promote tornado safe rooms to consumer and professional 

audiences. The second phase includes development of a 

plan focused on national television outreach. The final phase 

includes completing an outreach and marketing toolkit to 

help homebuilders and safe room manufacturers/distributors 

leverage research findings to accelerate the construction 

of compliant safe rooms. The research phase of the project 

is complete, and outreach to national media is underway. 

Campaign outcomes to date include a morning of live television 

remote broadcasts with Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel 

showcasing safe room performance during a dedicated 

“Tornado Week” that took place in April. 

“Thirty years after the first commemoration of 

Building Safety Week, ICCF took on a broader 

education and outreach challenge by launching 

a more comprehensive campaign — Building 

Safety Month.”

INTERNATIONAL COD E COUNCIL FOUNDA TION (cont.)

2010 Overview & Highlights
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INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL FOUNDA TION

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Treasurer

Chief Operating Officer

International Code Council

Dominic Sims

President

Chief Executive Officer

International Code Council

Richard P. Weiland

ICC Board Representative 

Retired Fire Chief

City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM

Adolf A. Zubia

Governor

Vice President & Regional Manager

Pacific Southwest Region

Laborers International Union of North 

America

Rocco Davis

Governor

CEO of CECS

Construction, Education & Consulting 

Services of MI

Donald L. Pratt
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proposed bylaw changes

Program Profiles and Highlights

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

conference schedule

governing the coNduct of elections

proposed member resolutions

annual business meeting

subsidiaries of the international code council
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The 2010 Annual Business Meeting (ABM) of the Members of the International Code Council (ICC), which is provided for by Article 

IX of the Bylaws, shall be held October 26, 2010 at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College Street, Charlotte, NC, 

28202, in conjunction with the 2010 ICC Annual Conference. The Annual Business Meeting shall commence at 8:00 AM and shall 

continue from day to day during such hours as shall be determined by the President until completed. A copy of this 2010 ABM 

Notice shall be printed in the 2010 ICC Annual Report. The ICC 2010 Annual Report will be posted on the ICC website.

1. In accordance with the Bylaws, a quorum shall consist of 100 Governmental Member Voting Representatives.

2. The general nature of business to be conducted at the Annual Business Meeting shall include the following:

a. Call to order i. Report of the President

b. Reading of Meeting Notice j. Report of the CEO

c. Determination of a quorum k. Consideration of Bylaws Changes

d. Introduction of Sergeant-at-Arms and Parliamentarian l. Report of the Resolutions Committee

e. Approval of minutes of previous meeting m. Report of the Honorary Members Committee

f. Report of the Nominating Committee n. Report of the ICC Subsidiaries

g. Election of Officers & Directors o. Unfinished business

h. Treasurer’s Report p. Adjournment

In accordance with the Bylaws, the President may ask Members to reorder the agenda at the start of the meeting.

3. In accordance with Article XVIII, ss. 18.1, amendments to the Bylaws of the corporation may be proposed by at least ten 

Governmental Member Representatives if presented to the Board of Directors at least 90 days prior to the opening of an Annual 

Business Meeting, or may be proposed through resolution of the Board of Directors at least 90 days prior to the opening of the 

Annual Business Meeting. In accordance with Article XVIII, ss. 18.2, proposed amendments to the Bylaws are printed in this 

Annual Business Meeting Notice. In addition, proposed amendments to the Bylaws will be posted on the ICC website.

4. In accordance with Council Policy 23, Resolutions of the Members shall be considered during the Annual Business Meeting. 

Resolutions to be considered at the 2010 ABM include:

• CONFERENCE SITE • DECEASED MEMBERS

• STANDING COMMITTEES • IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

• RETIRED MEMBERS

5. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Membership and adjournment.

We hereby certify that the foregoing notice is in accordance with actions taken by the Board of Directors of the International Code 

Council.

Ronald L. Lynn, Board President

Richard P. Weiland, CEO

Questions regarding the ABM notice and proposed Bylaw changes may be directed to:

Dominic Sims

Chief Operating Officer

(888) 422-7233, ext 5267

NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUSIN ESS MEETING OF THE ICC ,

October 26, 2010 • Charlotte Conventio n Center • Charlotte , NC
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Minutes of the 2009 Annual Business Meet ing of the ICC

November 3, 2009 • Hilton Baltimore • Baltimore , MD

Annual Business Meeting

President Adolf Zubia called the Annual Meeting of the Members of the International Code Council to order at 8:08 a.m., November 

3, 2009, in conjunction with ICC’s Annual Conference at the Hilton Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland. 

President Zubia called on Secretary/Treasurer James Brothers to call the roll of the ICC Directors to determine if there was a quorum. 

Secretary/Treasurer Brothers called the roll of Directors and asked Governmental Member Representatives to stand. Secretary/

Treasurer Brothers then advised the President that a quorum was present.

President Zubia acknowledged Bill Bryant, Anne Arundel County, MD, as the Parliamentarian; and appointed Terry Cobb, Nashville, 

TN, as Sergeant-at-Arms, and thanked them for their participation.

President Zubia called on Chief Operating Officer Dominic Sims to provide an explanation on the use of the electronic keypads for 

voting. A test of the electronic keypads was conducted.

President Zubia referred to the registration packets containing a copy of the business agenda for the 7th Annual Business Meeting of 

the members of the International Code Council. Included in the packet was the International Code Council 2009 Annual Business 

and Meeting Report, which detailed a notice of the Annual Business Meeting, minutes of the 2008 Annual Business Meeting, 

procedures governing the conduct of elections, Treasurer’s report, and proposed bylaws and resolutions. Since the report included 

the Meeting Notice, President Zubia waived reading the notice.

A motion was made and seconded to amend and reorder the agenda of the Annual Business meeting, as provided.

The minutes of the September 16, 2008 Annual Business Meeting were reviewed. A motion was made and seconded to approve 

the minutes, as published in the Annual Report.

President Zubia called on Secretary/Treasurer Brothers to provide the Treasurer’s Report. Secretary/Treasurer of the International 

Code Council Brothers provided the financial status of the ICC as reported in the Annual Business Report. 

2009 Treasurer’s Report

As Secretary/Treasurer of the International Code Council, it is my privilege to report to the members on the financial status of 

the organization. As you are quite aware, the economic climate in 2008 was challenging. The Code Council was affected by the 

downturn, as we saw our net assets reduced by $7.1 million. Let me assure you that as the economic events of 2008 unfolded, your 

management team and Board acted quickly to address the reduced revenues the Code Council experienced. Despite this difficult 

year, we ended in a strong financial position. 

As we have reported in prior years, a major objective has been to increase our cash balance to a level where we have a “contingency 

buffer” to provide us with funds that we can draw from in the event of an economic or cyclical downturn. Obviously, 2008 was just 

such an event. Our strong performance in prior years regarding cash management allowed us to weather the storm, and end the 

year with a cash balance of $8.6 million, down $5.9 million from 2007. 

During 2009, we will continue our focus on building an adequate cash position so we can continue investing in membershipenhancing opportunities. Actively managing accounts receivable and inventory during a time of reduced publication revenue is of 

critical importance. As a percentage, inventory and receivables total less than 18% of total revenue for the fourth consecutive year. 

Total revenue of $64.5 million dollars represents a 16% decrease compared to 2007, with virtually all the decline coming from lower 

publication sales, a decrease of $11.5 million, or 29%. Operating expenses increased 1%, but have been significantly reduced in 

2009 through reductions in staff and infrastructure to address the reduced publication sales. Thank you for allowing me to serve 

as your Secretary/Treasurer and I look forward to continuing to serve the organization in the years ahead.

A motion was made and seconded to accept the Secretary/Treasurer’s report.

President Zubia called on CEO Richard P. Weiland to provide the CEO’s Report. CEO Weiland addressed the membership.

President Zubia called on John Nosse, President Emeritus of ICC Evaluation Service. Mr. Nosse provided a report on ICC-ES.

President Zubia called on Chuck Ramani, President of International Accreditation Service. Mr. Ramani provided a report on IAS.

President Zubia provided the President’s Report. A motion was made and seconded to accept the President’s Report.
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President Zubia reviewed the proposed bylaws amendments. The following amendments as printed in the Annual Report were 

presented to the membership:

Amendment 1-2009: A motion was made and seconded to divide the question. The motion passed.

Amendment 1-2009 - Articles II, X: A motion was made and seconded to approve the amendment. The motion failed.

Amendment 1-2009 - Article XVIII: A motion was made and seconded to approve the amendment. The motion passed.

Amendment 2-2009: A motion was made and seconded to approve the amendment. The motion failed.

Amendment 3-2009: A motion was made and seconded to approve the amendment. The motion failed.

President Zubia called on Director Doug Murdock, Chair of the Resolutions Committee, to provide a report on the Committee. 

Director Murdock thanked the members of the Resolutions Committee for their work.

Director Murdock read Resolution 2009-1.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution as amended. The motion passed.

Director Murdock read Resolution 2009-2.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution as amended. The motion passed.

Director Murdock read Resolution 2009-3.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution. The motion passed. 

Director Murdock read Resolution 2009-4.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution. The motion passed.

Director Murdock read Resolution 2009-5.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution. The motion passed.

Director Murdock read Resolution 2009-6.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution. The motion failed.

The Honorary Membership

President Zubia called on Immediate Past President Steve Shapiro, Chair of the Honorary Membership Committee, to deliver the 

report of the Committee. The Committee recommended the following individual:

1. William J. Tangye

A motion was made and seconded to approve the recommendation of the Committee. The motion was passed. 

A motion was made and seconded to award Honorary Memberships to certain members of the legacy boards, who at time of the 

consolidation were not given Honorary Membership due to an administrative oversight. The following names were recommended 

for Honorary Membership:

1. Ken Andrews 2. William Bryant 3. Jud Collins 4. Majeb Dabdoub 5. Cindy Davis

6. William “Bill” Dupler 7. John Gibson 8. Jim Morse 9. Don Plass 10. Steve Regoli

11. John Terry 12. Ron Wetmore

A motion was made and seconded to add the names. The motion passed.

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Election of Officers and Directors

President Zubia called on Immediate Past President Steve Shapiro to read the report of the Nominating Committee and conduct 

the elections. Immediate Past President Shapiro thanked the members of the Nominating Committee for its work and read the 

Committee’s recommendations.

First Election

Immediate Past President Shapiro announced the nomination of Ronald L. Lynn as President for a one-year term. He then made a 

request for nominations from the floor. There were no additional nominations. There was a motion to close the nominations and 

the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Second Election

Immediate Past President Shapiro announced the nomination of James L. Brothers as Vice President for a one-year term. He then 

made a request for nominations from the floor. There were no additional nominations. There was a motion to close the nominations 

and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. 

Third Election

Immediate Past President Shapiro announced the nomination of William Dupler as Secretary/Treasurer for a one-year term. He 

then made a request for nominations from the floor. The name of Greg Johnson was properly entered into nomination. There were 

no additional nominations. Both candidates were invited to address the assembly for a limited amount of time. After electronic 

voting closed, the President announced the election of William Dupler.

Fourth Election

Immediate Past President Shapiro announced the nomination of Ronald Hoover for a three-year sectional term for Section B. He 

then made a request for nominations from the floor. There were no additional nominations. There was a motion to close the 

nominations and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. 

Fifth Election

Immediate Past President Shapiro announced the nomination of Alex “Cash” Olszowy for a three-year sectional director term for 

Section D. He then made a request for nominations from the floor. The name of Tina Rakes was properly entered into nomination. 

All candidates were invited to address the assembly for a limited amount of time. After electronic voting closed, the President 

announced the election of Tina Rakes.

Sixth Election

Immediate Past President Shapiro announced the nomination of Gregori Anderson for a three-year director-at-large term. He 

then made a request for nominations from the floor. There were no additional nominations. There was a motion to close the 

nominations and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Seventh Election

Immediate Past President Shapiro announced the nomination of Ronald Piester for a three-year director-at-large term. He then 

made a request for nominations from the floor. There were no additional nominations. There was a motion to close the nominations 

and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Eighth Election

Immediate Past President Shapiro announced the nomination of Guy Tomberlin for a one-year director-at-large unexpired term. 

He then made a request for nominations from the floor. There were no additional nominations. There was a motion to close the 

nominations and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned.

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proposed bylaw changes

Program Profiles and Highlights

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

conference schedule

governing the coNduct of elections

proposed member resolutions

annual business meeting

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Table 2.1.1.

Population Voting Representatives

0-50,000 4

50,001-150,000 8

Over 150,000 12

AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY GOVERNMENTAL MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES

In accordance with Article XVIII, ss. 18.1, the following proposed amendments to the Bylaws of the corporation have been signed by at 

least ten Governmental Member Representatives and presented to the Board of Directors at least 90 days prior to the opening of an Annual 

Business Meeting. In accordance with the Bylaws, the Board will present to the membership at the Annual Business Meeting its 

recommendation, if any, on the proposed amendments.

Amendment 1-2010

ARTICLE II — MEMBERSHIP

2.1 Categories of Membership - The Council shall have the following categories of voting membership:

2.1.1 Governmental Member - A Governmental Member shall be a governmental unit, department, or agency engaged in the 

administration, formulation or enforcement of laws, ordinances, rules or regulations relating to the public health, safety and 

welfare in the built environment. Each Governmental Member shall designate its Primary Representative who will receive benefits 

of membership in the Council on behalf of the Governmental Member as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time.

2.1.1.1 Governmental Member Primary Representative - Each Governmental Member shall designate a Governmental Member 

Voting Representative as its Governmental Member Primary Representative. The Governmental Member Primary Representative 

shall be the only individual authorized to vote to ratify in accordance with Article III of the bylaws.

2.1.1.2 1 Governmental Member Voting Representatives - Each Governmental Member shall exercise its right to vote through its 

designated Governmental Member Voting Representatives, and shall be entitled to the number of Governmental Member Voting 

Representatives as specified in Table 2.1.1.1. Governmental Member Voting Representatives shall be designated in writing, by the 

Governmental Member, and shall be employees or officials of the Governmental Member or departments of the Governmental 

Member, provided that each of the designated voting representatives shall be an employee or a public official actively engaged 

either full or part time, in the administration, formulation or enforcement of laws, ordinances, rules or regulations relating to the 

public health, safety and welfare in the built environment. The designation of a Governmental Member Voting Representative 

may be changed by the Governmental Member, in writing, from time to time.

2.1.2 Honorary Member - An individual who has rendered outstanding service to the Council, and whose name shall be proposed 

by the Board of Directors and confirmed by a majority vote of the Governmental Member Representatives at an Annual Business 

Meeting.

2.1.3 Non-voting categories - The Board of Directors shall establish the non-voting categories of membership as may be 

necessary for the adequate representation of all parties interested in association with the International Code Council. Non-voting 

categories shall provide for membership of individuals and corporate entities and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, 

employees of governmental units, design professionals, corporations, educational institutions, not-for-profit associations, and 

other individuals interested in the purposes and objectives of the Council.

PROPOSED BYLA W AMENDMENTS

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2.2 Classification by the Board of Directors - All applications for membership shall be subject to classification by and approval of 

the Board of Directors. Applicants shall be eligible for membership on approval of the membership application by the Board and 

on timely payment of such dues and fees as the Board may fix from time to time. This authority may be delegated by the Board of 

Directors to the Chief Executive Officer.

2.3 Dues - The annual dues for each membership category shall be established by the Board of Directors. In no case shall a person be 

considered in good standing, or be qualified to exercise membership participation or entitled to receive any privilege of membership, 

who is default in payment of dues for three months, except as may be extended by the Board of Directors.

2.4 Termination - A membership in the Council shall terminate on occurrence of any of the following events:

(a) Resignation of the member;

(b) Expiration of the period of membership, unless the membership is renewed on the renewal terms fixed by the Board;

(c) The member’s failure to pay dues, fees or assessments, as set forth by the Board, after they are due and payable;

(d) Any event that renders the member ineligible for membership, or failure to satisfy membership qualifications

2.5 Nonliability of Members - A member of the Corporation shall not be personally liable, solely because of membership, for the 

debts, obligations, or liabilities of the Corporation.

ARTICLE III — VOTING AND RATIFYING MEMBERS

3.1 Voting Members. Only Governmental Member Representatives and Honorary Members shall have the right to vote on any 

matters under these Bylaws, including but not limited to, the right exercised through those individuals eligible to vote for the 

election of a Director or Directors, or on a disposition of all or substantially all of the assets, or on a dissolution, or on any changes 

to the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws. Only the Governmental Member Representatives and Honorary Members shall be 

permitted to make motions and to vote on any issue at the Annual Business Meeting and special meetings and written consents. 

Voting by proxy is not permitted. Any person designated as a voting representative of more than one Governmental Member or who 

is also an Honorary Member shall be entitled to only one vote.

3.2 Ratifying Members. Only the Governmental Member Primary Representative shall be authorized to ratify amendments to the 

bylaws, ratify code changes, and other business of the Council that is submitted for ratification to the Governmental Member.

ARTICLE X — CODE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

10.1 Code Development Process. The Board of Directors shall adopt a policy, which may be amended from time to time, on the 

Code Development Process for the International Codes®.

10.2 Code Change Ratification. All changes approved through the Code Development Process for the International Codes® shall 

be submitted to Governmental Member Primary Representatives for ratification.

10.2.1 Notification and Ballot. A notification shall be transmitted to Governmental Member Primary Representatives as soon 

as practical after the final action public hearing. The notification shall include instructions on how the Governmental Member 

Primary Representative is able to obtain access to a ballot, the results of the final action public hearing, and the text of the 

changes approved through the Code Development Process. Access to such ballot, results of the hearing, and text of changes shall 

be provided to the Governmental Member Primary Representatives at no cost. The ballot shall provide two options for voting as 

follows:

• Approve all

• Approve all, except Disapprove Item(s)#

Ample opportunity shall be provided with the ballot to list all various item numbers for disapproval.

10.2.2 Submittal. To be considered, the ballots submitted by the Governmental Member Primary Representatives shall be 

received by the Council within 30 days of notification.

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10.2.3 Required Majority. A majority of 60% of the ballots submitted by the Governmental Member Primary Representatives is 

required to disapprove a change previously approved at a final action hearing through the Code Development Process.

10.2.4 Emergency Procedures: In the event that the Board of Directors determines that an emergency amendment to any Code 

is warranted, the same may be adopted by the Board of Directors. Such action shall require an affirmative vote of at least twothirds of the Board of Directors. Members shall be advised within ten days after the Boards’ official action of any emergency 

amendment. Within 120 days of the Board of Directors’ adoption of an emergency amendment a notification shall be submitted 

to the Governmental Member Primary Representatives for ratification in a manner consistent with 10.2.1, 10.2.2 and 10.2.3.

ARTICLE XVIII — AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS

18.1 Proposals - Proposed amendments to these Bylaws, to be considered at an Annual Business Meeting, shall be signed by at 

least ten Governmental Member Representatives and shall be presented to the Board of Directors at least 90 days prior to the 

opening of an Annual Business Meeting or must be proposed through resolution of at least ten of the members of the Board of 

Directors at least 90 days prior to the opening of an Annual Business Meeting.

18.2 NOTICE OF ACTIONS - The Board of Directors shall cause proposed amendments to the Bylaws to be printed in the Annual 

Business Meeting notice and shall present its recommendations, if any, at the Annual Business Meeting. These proposed amendments 

may be discussed and amended at the Annual Business Meeting, and if passed by a two thirds vote of those Governmental Member 

Voting Representatives present shall be sent by ballot submitted, as amended on the floor, to all Governmental Member Primary

Representatives of the Council for ratification. To be considered, the ballots submitted by the Governmental Member Primary

Representatives shall be received within 30 days of distribution. A two thirds majority of the ballots submitted by Governmental 

Member Primary Voting Representatives is required for adoption. The returns shall be certified by the President if the necessary 

majority for adoption is received.

18.3 Effective Date - The approved amendments become effective ten days thereafter unless otherwise provided in the amendment.

PROPOSED BYLA W AMENDMENTS (cont.)

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Program Profiles and Highlights

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

conference schedule

governing the coNduct of elections

proposed member resolutions

annual business meeting

subsidiaries of the international code council
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RESOLUTION 2010-1 of the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS concerning the CONFERENCE SITE

WHEREAS, the members of International Code Council, Inc., did assemble at ICC’s 8th Annual Conference in Charlotte, North 

Carolina, October 24-27, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Conference provides a generous opportunity for code development, education, communication and 

enjoyment; and

WHEREAS, ICC Region VIII, the North Carolina Inspectors Associations and the State of North Carolina did extend the hand of 

friendship and hospitality to all those in attendance; and

WHEREAS, ICC Region VIII planned and hosted many activities for the membership’s enjoyment; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that those members here assembled on October 26, 2010, at the ICC Annual Business Meeting, do hereby 

express their sincere thanks and appreciation to ICC Region VIII, the North Carolina Inspectors Associations, and the citizens of 

the State of North Carolina for their warm greeting and hospitality.

RESOLUTION 2010-2 of the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS concerning DECEASED MEMBERS

WHEREAS, the members of International Code Council, Inc., did assemble at ICC’s 8th Annual Conference in Charlotte, North 

Carolina, October 24-27, 2010; and

WHEREAS, those members here assembled on October 26, at the Council’s Annual Business Meeting, do hereby pay tribute to the 

memory of following departed members and colleagues:

WHEREAS, these members and colleagues had long and successful careers; and

WHEREAS, by their loyal devotion to duty and faithful discharge of their responsibilities added prestige to their association, 

community, and life; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that we extend our most sincere sympathy to the friends and members of their families. May they find consolation 

in their time of sorrow and may these words of appreciation and high regard be of solace to them now and in the years to come.

Carly Baker

Salt Lake City, Utah

Chuck Bogard

Randolph County, Indiana

Lee “Arlie” Dailey

Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Ernest J. Gauthier

Winthrop, Massachusetts

Larry Grace

Marin County, California

Charles Henke

Middleburg, Ohio

Senator Ken Hollis

State of Louisiana

William Kowalczewski

Arvada, Colorado

Michael “Mick” Kruszewski

Green Oak, Michigan

Bob “Chuck” Lencioni

Geneva, Illinois

Ernest “Bud” Lester

Fairfax County, Virginia

Dennis Mick

Huntington County, Indiana

Joe Monistere

Hammond, Louisiana

Joseph Nocella

Hempstead, New York

Virgil Tracy Puckett

Winchester, Kentucky

Lenord “Lenny” Post

Orangetown, New York

Kenneth Prescott

Clarence, Michigan

Edgar Rodriguez

Milpitas, California

John Ed Ryan

Whiting, New Jersey

Rodney H. Ryan

La Pine, Oregon

Daniel Scholl

Fruitland, Maryland

Hulan Smith

Huntsville, Alabama

Paul Shultis

Woodstock, New York

Steve Souris

Lake County, Indiana

Charles Stover

Rockville, Maryland

John Thompson

Mount Prospect, Illinois

David Wheaton

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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PROPOSED MEMBER RESOLU TIONS (cont.)

RESOLUTION 2010-3 of the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS concerning the STANDING 

COMMITTEES & the ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the members of International Code Council, Inc., did assemble at ICC’s 8th Annual Conference in Charlotte, North 

Carolina, October 24-27, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the International Code Council could not fulfill its mission without the assistance of its member volunteers; and

WHEREAS, throughout the year scores of volunteers have contributed their time and knowledge to the standing committees 

established to carry out the work of this organization; and

WHEREAS the International Code Council could not convene this Annual Conference without the guidance and planning efforts of 

the annual conference committee; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that those members here assembled on October 26, 2010, at the ICC Annual Business Meeting, do hereby 

express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of the standing committees in Certification and Testing, Code 

Development, Government Relations, Training and Education and Technical Services, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that those members here assembled on October 26, 2010, at the ICC Annual Business Meeting, do 

hereby express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of the Annual Conference committee without whom this 

conference would not have been a success.

RESOLUTION 2010-4 of the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS concerning the IMMEDIATE PAST 

PRESIDENT

WHEREAS, the members of International Code Council, Inc., did assemble at ICC’s 8th Annual Conference in Charlotte, North 

Carolina, October 24-27, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the International Code Council succeeds due to the leadership of its elected Officers and Directors; and

WHEREAS, the role of Immediate Past President is reserved for those Board members who have given their personal and professional 

time over the course of many years in the interest of serving the organization; and

WHEREAS, serving as Immediate Past President represents the culmination of successful service to the Board and the Members 

which few achieve; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that those members here assembled on October 26, 2010 at the Annual Business Meeting, do hereby express 

their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Immediate Past President Adolf Zubia for his dedicated service to the members of the 

International Code Council during his years of service on the Board of Directors.

RESOLUTION 2010-5 of the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS concerning RETIRED MEMBERS

WHEREAS, the members of International Code Council, Inc., did assemble at ICC’s 8th Annual Conference in Charlotte, North 

Carolina, October 24-27, 2010; and

WHEREAS, throughout the year there have been members in all categories who have concluded careers in code enforcement and 

the construction professions and have retired; and

WHEREAS, those members have had long and illustrious careers and the respect of their peers; and

WHEREAS, their devotion to duty and faithful discharge of their professional responsibilities have added prestige to their association 

and community; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that those members here assembled on October 26, 2010, at the ICC Annual Business Meeting, do hereby pay 

tribute to those members recently retired; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we extend our most sincere appreciation to them for their contributions to the safety and security 

of the public in the built environment.
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Program Profiles and Highlights

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

conference schedule

governing the coNduct of elections

proposed member resolutions

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CP #19-03 Gover ning the Conduct of Elections

Approved: 1/17/04

Revised: 5/5/08 

This policy outlines the procedures for the conduct of elections at the ICC Annual Business Meeting.

1.0 Eligible Voters: Governmental Member Voting Representatives and Honorary Members in attendance at the Annual 

Business shall be eligible to vote on the elections, in accordance with ICC Bylaws. Only one vote is authorized for each 

eligible attendee. Application, whether new or updated, for ICC membership must be received by the Code Council ten days 

prior to the commencement of the Annual Business Meeting. 

2.0 Nominating Committee Report: When the agenda item concerning nominations for elections has been reached, the President 

shall call upon the Chair of the Nominating Committee for a report. The report of the Nominations Committee shall consist 

of one nominee for each vacant seat. The Chair of the Nominating Committee shall read the entire list of nominations.

3.0 Election & Floor Nominations: The President shall then proceed to conduct the elections by calling to the floor the election 

of each individual seat being vacated, the corresponding Nominating Committee nomination and then call for nominations 

from the floor. Floor nominations shall only be made by members in good standing eligible to vote in the election. Floor 

nominations shall be seconded by a member in good standing eligible to vote in the election. The President shall request 

nominations from the floor three times for the position under consideration until there are no more floor nominations. At 

this point, the nominations for that position shall be closed and the election shall proceed to the voting for that seat. On 

completion of the election for that seat, the President shall proceed with the nominations for the following seat.

4.0 Voice Vote: If no nominations for an open seat are made from the floor, the President shall call for a voice vote for the seat 

under consideration. The President shall determine and declare the result of the election. When there is more than one 

nominee for a vacant seat, the election shall be by ballot vote.

5.0 Tally Judges: If any open seat has more than one nominee a paper ballot is required. The President shall appoint Tally Judges 

in such a number as the President considers necessary, but shall in no case be less than three, to distribute, collect and count 

the ballots. Any nominee for a contested seat may request an observer to be present during the counting of the ballots.

6.0 Ballot: The Secretary/Treasurer shall provide paper ballots in sufficient number to accommodate all voting members present. 

Alternatively, a sufficient number of electronic voting devices shall be provided to accommodate all voting members. In the 

event, the electronic devices are inoperable, the Secretary/Treasurer shall provide paper ballots as provided above. Each 

person qualifying as an eligible voting Governmental Member Representative or Honorary Members in accordance with 

the Bylaws shall be entitled to a single ballot and one vote, regardless of the number of Governmental Members a person 

represents. The Board shall establish procedures for the use of electronic devices to assure the security of the voting process. 

7.0 Ballot Voting: The President shall announce prior to the distribution of the ballots how the ballots should be marked, 

including instructions on how members can write in their additional choice for the seat under consideration. A ballot shall 

contain only one vote for each seat vacant if it is to be counted. 

Prior to voting, all candidates nominated by the Nominating Committee or from the floor will be given the opportunity to 

speak and/or have others speak on their behalf.

A voting member may write in the name of any person, who is qualified to be elected, for any seat whether or not the person 

has been duly nominated from the floor or by the committee. Only legible names shall be counted. 

8.0 Ballot Distribution: When the President has completed the instructions to the voting members, the Secretary/Treasurer shall 

give the ballots to the Tally Judges for distribution to the voting members. The President then will ask the voting members to 

record their votes on the ballots.

9.0 Ballot Collection: After a reasonable time, the President will instruct the Tally Judges to collect the ballots from the voting 

members.
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10.0 Ballot Counting: When the ballots have been collected, the President will instruct the Tally Judges to retire to a 

convenient place to count and record the ballots. One observer selected by each nominee may observe the Tally Judges 

during the counting of the ballots and the preparation of the return. An observer shall not, however, interfere with the 

Tally Judges in the performance of their duties. Any alleged irregularities in the ballot counting shall be brought to the 

attention of the President prior to the report of the Tally Judges being delivered to the President.

 The Tally Judges shall count each ballot and shall prepare a report for the President which states the number of votes 

cast for each person. At the conclusion of the ABM, the Tally Judges shall deliver the ballots to the Chief Executive 

Officer, who shall preserve the same for a period of six months after the date of the election. After the expiration of 

such six month period, the Chief Executive Officer shall destroy the ballots.

11.0 Ballot Results: Upon receipt of the report of results from Tally Judges, the President shall read the same and declare 

the results to the members. In the event of a tie vote, the President shall call for further voting by the voting members 

present with respect to the tied candidates. Such further voting may be by a show of hands or, at the request of any 

voting member, by written ballot. In the event that such further voting is done by written ballot, the procedure set 

forth above shall be followed. Upon the determination of the results of such further voting, the President shall declare 

the results thereof.

12.0 Majority Vote: In accordance with Section 5.4 of the ICC Bylaws, all Directors must be elected by a majority of the 

voting members present and voting. Accordingly, if the number of candidates does not exceed the number of open 

seats, the election shall be conducted in accordance with section 3.0 of this policy and the candidates shall be deemed 

to have received a majority vote.

13.0 Failure to achieve a majority: During an election to fill an open Board seat, should no candidate receive a majority vote 

(50% +1) a run-off election shall be held. The candidates standing for the run-off election shall be the two candidates 

with the highest number of the votes received during the initial ballot.

14.0 Advertising:

14.1 Objective: To avoid the appearance that the ICC favors the candidacy of any individual member over that of any 

other member candidate.

14.2. Campaign advertising in ICC materials shall comply with this section.

(a) Campaign advertising for positions on the Board of Directors is prohibited in ICC print and electronic 

periodicals and other Annual Business Meeting materials produced by ICC.

(b) Board candidate advertising is permitted in the Chapter Resource Guide. (This is not technically an ICC 

Periodical. It is a product of the Conference Host Chapter. A disclaimer indicating that should be included 

in the publication if it will continue to accept that Board candidate advertising is permissible in the Chapter 

Resource Guide.)

14.3 Annual Business Meeting sponsorships shall not be sold for the purpose of advocating Board candidacies.

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ARTICLE I — NAME AND OBJECTIVES

1.1 Name - This organization shall be known as the International Code Council, Inc., hereinafter in these Bylaws referred to as the 

"Council" or the "Corporation".

1.2 General Purposes - The Council is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. 

The Corporation is organized exclusively as an organization described in Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as 

amended, or the corresponding provision in any future United States internal revenue law (the "Code"). Notwithstanding any other 

provision herein, the Corporation shall not engage in a regular business activity of a kind ordinarily carried on for profit and shall not 

carry on any other activity not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(6) 

of the Code. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes. Such purposes 

specifically include:

With respect to buildings and structures: (a) the lessening of burdens of government through the development, maintenance and 

publication of model statutes and standards for the use by federal, state and local governments in connection with the administration 

of building laws and regulations, and (b) the lessening of the burdens of government through the performance of certain services for 

the benefit of federal, state and local governments in connection with the administration of building law and regulation.

1.3 Principal Office - The Corporation shall have and continuously maintain a registered office in the State of California and a 

registered agent whose principal business office is identical with such registered office.

ARTICLE II — MEMBERSHIP

2.1 Categories of Membership - The Council shall have the following categories of voting membership:

2.1.1 Governmental Member - A Governmental Member shall be a governmental unit, department or agency engaged in the 

administration, formulation or enforcement of laws, ordinances, rules or regulations relating to the public health, safety and welfare. 

Each Governmental Member shall designate its Primary Representative who will receive benefits of membership in the Council on 

behalf of the Governmental Member as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time.

2.1.1.1 Governmental Member Voting Representatives - Each Governmental Member shall exercise its right to vote through its 

designated Governmental Member Voting Representatives, and shall be entitled to the number of Governmental Member Voting 

Representatives as specified in Table 2.1.1.1. Governmental Member Voting Representatives shall be designated in writing, by the 

Governmental Member, and shall be employees or officials of the Governmental Member or departments of the Governmental 

Member, provided that each of the designated voting representatives shall be an employee or a public official actively engaged either 

full or part time, in the administration, formulation or enforcement of laws, ordinances, rules or regulations relating to the public 

health, safety and welfare. The designation of a Governmental Member Voting Representative may be changed by the Governmental 

Member, in writing, from time to time.

2.1.2 Honorary Member - An individual who has rendered outstanding service to the Council, and whose name shall be proposed 

by the Board of Directors and confirmed by a majority vote of the Governmental Member Representatives at an Annual Business 

Meeting.

Bylaws for the Inter national Code Council, Inc.

A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporatio n

Table 2.1.1.1

Population Voting Representatives

0-50,000 4

50,001-150,000 8

Over 150,000 12
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A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporatio n

2.1.3 Non-voting categories: The Board of Directors shall establish the non-voting categories of membership as may be necessary 

for the adequate representation of all parties interested in association with the International Code Council. Non-voting categories 

shall provide for membership of individuals and corporate entities and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, employees of 

governmental units, design professionals, corporations, educational institutions, not-for-profit associations, and other individuals 

interested in the purposes and objectives of the Council.

2.2 Classification by the Board of Directors - All applications for membership shall be subject to classification by and approval 

of the Board of Directors. Applicants shall be eligible for membership on approval of the membership application by the Board and 

on timely payment of such dues and fees as the Board may fix from time to time. This authority may be delegated by the Board of 

Directors to the Chief Executive Officer.

2.3 Dues - The annual dues for each membership category shall be established by the Board of Directors. In no case shall a 

person be considered in good standing, or be qualified to exercise membership participation or entitled to receive any privilege of 

membership, who is default in payment of dues for three months, except as may be extended by the Board of Directors.

2.4 Termination - A membership in the Council shall terminate on occurrence of any of the following events:

(a) Resignation of the member; 

(b) Expiration of the period of membership, unless the membership is renewed on the renewal terms fixed by the Board;

(c) The member’s failure to pay dues, fees or assessments, as set forth by the Board, after they are due and payable;

(d) Any event that renders the member ineligible for membership, or failure to satisfy membership qualifications.

2.5 Nonliability of Members - A member of the Corporation shall not be personally liable, solely because of membership, for the 

debts, obligations, or liabilities of the Corporation.

ARTICLE III — VOTING MEMBERS

Only Governmental Member Representatives and Honorary Members shall have the right to vote on any matters under these Bylaws, 

including but not limited to, the right exercised through those individuals eligible to vote for the election of a Director or Directors, or 

on a disposition of all or substantially all of the assets, or on a dissolution, or on any changes to the Articles of Incorporation or the 

Bylaws. Only the Governmental Member Representatives and Honorary Members shall be permitted to make motions and to vote 

on any issue at the Annual Business Meeting, special meetings and written consents. Voting by proxy is not permitted. Any person 

designated as a voting representative of more than one Governmental Member or who is also an Honorary Member shall be entitled 

to only one vote.

ARTICLE IV — GEOGRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION

4.1 Limitations: To encourage wide geographical representation, no more than two Governmental Member Representatives 

designated by Governmental Members located in the same state may serve simultaneously on any one committee nor may more than 

two Governmental Members Representatives designated by Governmental Members located in the same state serve simultaneously 

on the Board of Directors.

4.2 Distribution: To provide for geographical representation on the Board of Directors, the following sections are established:

Table 4.2

Section A Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Hawaii

Section B Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Alberta, Saskatchewan, 

Manitoba

Section C Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Mexico

Section D Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Ontario

Section E Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, 

New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Quebec, New Brunswick,

Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland

Section F Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, the Caribbean
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4.3 Transition: The seat of the most senior Director-at-Large within a Section, as provided in Table 4.2, shall be designated as the 

Section seat, at the end of the term of such Director-at-Large, which is currently anticipated to occur as follows: 

In the event the term of a senior Director-at-Large does not end in the applicable year set forth by Table 4.3, the designation of an 

open seat for the applicable Section shall be determined by the Board of Directors. This Section 4.3 shall sunset on January 1, 2012, 

and shall editorially be deleted from the Bylaws.

ARTICLE V — BOARD OF DIRECTORS

5.1 Governing Body - Subject to the limitations of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws and the laws of the State of 

California, all corporate powers shall be exercised by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the following: 

President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, the most Immediate Past President eligible; eight (8) Directors-at-Large, and six 

(6) Directors, one elected from each Section (Sectional Directors). Each member of the Board of Directors shall be a Governmental 

Member Representative. All members of the Board of Directors, except as provided in the Bylaws, shall be elected for a term of 

three years, and shall not serve for more than two consecutive full terms. However, nothing in this section shall preclude a Director 

initially appointed to a one or two year term, or appointed or elected to fill an unexpired term, from being elected to two subsequent 

full term(s). Each Sectional Director shall be and remain, throughout his or her term, a Governmental Member Representative for a 

Governmental Member within the applicable Section. 

5.2 Resignation, Disqualification and Vacancies - If the office of any director becomes vacant by reason of death, resignation, 

disqualification, removal or other cause, the president (or in the case the office of president is vacant, the vice-president) shall appoint 

a successor for the unexpired term and until his or her successor is elected and qualified at the next annual business meeting, subject 

to the ratification of the Board of Directors. Any director, who ceases to be a designated Governmental Member Representative, for a 

period exceeding 60 days, shall automatically forfeit his or her position as a director.

5.2.1 Military Leave - Board members called to and serving active military duty shall not thereby become disqualified as a member 

of the board.

5.3 Removal of a Director - Any Director may be removed from office upon the vote of two-thirds of the Voting Members present 

and voting at a meeting of the members, so long as the number of votes cast in favor of removal is at least two-thirds of those 

necessary for a quorum.

5.4 Election - Except as provided herein, the Board of Directors shall establish policies governing the conduct of elections and 

copies thereof shall be provided to any member requesting a copy. At each Annual Business Meeting a majority of the Voting 

Members present and voting shall elect such number of directors as necessary to fill vacancies of directors whose terms expire as of 

such meeting. 

5.5 Quorum - At all meetings of the Board of Directors, two thirds of the voting directors then in office shall constitute a quorum 

for transaction of business, and the act of a majority of the voting directors present at the meeting at which there is a quorum shall 

be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by the law of the State of California or by the 

articles of incorporation. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors, the directors present there at may 

adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting until a quorum shall be present. 

5.5.1 Written Action - unless otherwise restricted by the articles of incorporation or these by-laws, any action required or permitted 

to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting, if all voting members of the Board of Directors 

consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes or proceedings of the Board of Directors.

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Sections B & D 2009

Sections A & E 2011

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5.5.2 Participation in Meetings by Conference Telephone - Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting through 

use of conference telephone, electronic video screen communication, or other communication equipment if all of the following apply: 

(1) each director participating in the meeting can communicate with all of the other directors concurrently, (2) each director is provided 

the means of participating in all matters before the Board of Directors, including the capacity to propose, or to interpose an objection, 

to a specific action to be taken by the corporation and (3) the corporation adopts and implements some means of verifying both that 

(i) a person participating in the meeting is a director or other persons entitled to participate in the Board of Directors meeting and (ii) 

all actions of, or votes by, the Board of Directors are taken or cast only by the directors and not by persons who are not directors.

5.6 Meetings of the Board of Directors –

5.6.1 General - The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held in conjunction with the time and place of the Annual 

Business Meeting. The Board of Directors shall meet at such other times and in such places as it may determine, and otherwise upon 

the call of the President or of a majority of the Board of Directors. Motions and votes at such meetings shall be duly recorded.

5.6.2 Organizational Meeting - At the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting, the Board of Directors shall hold an organizational 

meeting at which time it may transact any necessary business, including any appointments pertinent to the on-going business.

5.6.3 Closed Meetings - A meeting or portion of a meeting of the Board of Directors may be closed to persons not serving on the 

Board of Directors by a vote of the Board of Directors when matters that are sensitive to the purpose of the Council, including but 

not limited to budget, personnel, legal actions, and proprietary practices or materials are to be discussed. The Board of Directors 

may invite persons who are not members of the Board of Directors to attend portions, or all, of such closed meetings in an advisory 

capacity.

5.7 Authority - The Board of Directors may adopt any policy or procedure, or authorize any administrative action in the best 

interest of the Council and its membership. 

5.8 Emergency Actions - In the event that the Board of Directors determines an emergency amendment to any International 

Code® or standard or supplements thereto is warranted, the same may be adopted by the Board of Directors. Such action shall require 

an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Board of Directors. The membership shall be notified, within ten days after the Board 

of Directors’ official action, of any emergency amendment. At the next Annual Business Meeting any emergency amendment shall be 

presented to the members for ratification by a majority of the Governmental Member Representatives present and voting.

ARTICLE VI — OFFICERS

6.1 Officers and Election - Election of officers for the ensuing year shall be held at the annual business meeting. The Officers 

of the Council shall consist of a President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer (who shall be the chief financial officer of the 

Corporation), elected from the Board of Directors by the voting members present and voting at the annual business meeting. At no 

time shall more than one Governmental Member Representative located in the same state serve as an Officer. Such Officers shall 

take office beginning at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and shall serve until adjournment of the following Annual 

Business Meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Officers' tenure shall be limited to 1 single, full-year, term in 

each office.

6.2 Duties of President - The President shall preside at the Annual Business Meeting, special meetings of the members and at 

meetings of the Board of Directors. The President shall be a regular member and preside at meetings of the Executive Committee and 

shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of all other committees. The President shall have other such duties as are prescribed by the 

Board of Directors or these Bylaws. Officers shall not act in their official capacity by proxy.

6.3 Duties of the Vice President - The Vice President shall act and perform the duties of the President during the President’s 

absence from any meetings of this Corporation or the Board of Directors, or by a vote of the Board of Directors in case of disability of the 

President, and shall assist the President in the conduct of the office of President. Officers shall not act in their official capacity by proxy.

6.4 Duties of the Secretary/Treasurer - The Secretary/Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping the minutes and records of 

meetings, maintaining correspondence, receiving and disbursing funds, supervising financial affairs, approving expenditures as 

provided by resolution of the Board of Directors, and generally performing such official duties of a Secretary/Treasurer of a corporation. 

The Board of Directors may designate the Chief Executive Officer as the official agent for all or portions of such duties. Officers shall 

not act in their official capacity by proxy.
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6.5 Resignation, Disqualification and Vacancies - If the position of any officer becomes vacant by reason of death, resignation, 

disqualification, removal or other cause, the president (or in the case the office of president is vacant, the vice-president) shall appoint 

a successor for the unexpired term and until his or her successor is elected and qualified at the next annual business meeting, subject 

to the ratification of the Board of Directors. Any officer who ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors shall automatically forfeit 

his or her position as an officer.

ARTICLE VII — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

7.1 Executive Committee Members - There shall be an Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. The members of the 

Executive committee shall be composed of the President, the Vice President, the Secretary/Treasurer and the Immediate Past 

President.

7.2 Powers and Duties - The Executive Committee shall have authority to act in such matters as are specifically delegated by 

the Board of Directors and take action on such matters delegated, as deemed prudent in furtherance of the general objectives of the 

Council. If an urgent situation arises and the President determines a matter requires immediate action or a timely decision, and it 

is not practical to convene a quorum of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee shall have the authority to act on behalf of 

the Board unless otherwise specifically provided. The Executive Committee and the Chief Executive Officer shall meet as necessary, 

between meetings of the Board of Directors, at a date and place designated by the President. Actions of the Executive Committee 

shall be reported to the Board of Directors without delay.

ARTICLE VIII — ADMINISTRATION

8.1 Chief Executive Officer - The Board of Directors shall appoint a Chief Executive Officer and such other officers as it shall 

designate, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Board of Directors shall fix the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation. 

The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of the Council within the policies established by the Board of Directors and shall 

perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors to the Chief Executive Officer. Neither the Chief Executive 

Officer nor any other officer appointed by the Board shall have a vote in the proceedings of this Council or of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE IX — MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERS

9.1 Annual Business Meeting - A regular meeting of the Governmental Member Representatives, herein referred to as the Annual 

Business Meeting shall be held each calendar year at a time and place designated by the Board of Directors.

9.1.1 Order of Business Meeting - The items of business at the Annual Business Meeting shall include, but not be limited to, the 

following:

1. Call to order. 2. Reading of Meeting Notice. 3. Determination of a quorum.

4. Approval of minutes of previous meeting(s). 5. Announcement of the Officers-Elect. 6. Election of Directors-at-Large.

7. Treasurer’s Report. 8. Report of the President. 9. Unfinished business.

10. Resolutions. 11. Adjournment.

The order of business as announced at the meeting may be changed by a majority vote of the Governmental Member Representatives 

present and voting at the Annual Business Meeting.

9.2 Special Meetings - Special Meetings of the Governmental Member Representatives may be called at any time by the President 

with approval of two-thirds of the Board of Directors. The President shall call a special meeting upon the receipt of a valid petition, 

specifying purpose of the special meeting and bearing the names, titles, addresses, and signatures of five percent of the Governmental 

Member Representatives.

9.3 Quorum - A quorum for the transaction of business at any annual or special meeting shall consist of 100 Governmental 

Member Representatives.

9.4 Meeting Notice - A notice of the time and place of a special meeting shall be published not less than 60 days prior to the start 

of the special meeting. A notice of the time and place of the Annual Business Meeting shall be published not less than 60 days prior 

to the start of the Annual Business Meeting.

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9.5 Eligibility to Vote - Governmental Member Representatives and Honorary Members (collectively, the "Voting Members") 

in good standing under these Bylaws shall be entitled to vote at any meeting of Governmental Member Representatives. Each 

Governmental Member Representative and Honorary Member entitled to vote may cast one vote on each matter submitted to a vote 

of the Governmental Member Representatives. Any person designated as a Governmental Member Representative of more than one 

Governmental Member or who is also an Honorary Member shall be entitled to only one vote.

ARTICLE X — CODE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

The Board of Directors shall adopt a policy, which may be amended from time to time, on the Code Development process for the 

International Codes®.

ARTICLE XI — COMMITTEES

11.1 Committees, Councils - The Board of Directors may establish committees and councils as it shall deem advisable. The 

President shall, with the concurrence of the Board, appoint or replace all members of committees and councils not otherwise 

specifically provided for herein.

11.2 Board Authority - Any member of any committee or council may be removed by the Board at any time, subject to the limitations 

of the laws of the State of California, and subject to any limitations of the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws regarding actions which 

require approval of the Governmental Member Representatives and Honorary Members. Each committee or council shall be under 

the direction of the Board and shall have such authority as shall be delegated and prescribed by the Board.

11.3 Nominating Committee - There shall be a Nominating Committee chaired by the Immediate Past President and consisting 

of Governmental Member Representatives and/or Honorary Members having a reasonably distributed geographical representation. 

The Board of Directors shall establish policies governing the Nominating Committee and the conduct of elections. The Nominating 

Committee, excluding the Chairperson, shall have no more than one Governmental Member Representative or Honorary Member 

from any one state.

11.4 Meetings of Committees - Except as otherwise provided by these bylaws, committees and councils shall comply with the 

policies established by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XII — CHAPTERS

12.1 Organization - The Council shall encourage and recognize the establishment of regional, state, student, professional, local 

area and International chapter organizations of its members, the purpose of which shall be the furtherance of the objectives of the 

Council. Applications for the establishment of a chapter, together with a copy of the proposed chapter Bylaws and a list of those 

who have agreed to become members of the chapter, shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The chapter shall be 

established upon approval by the Board of Directors.

12.2 Management - All chapters shall be managed in accordance with policies established by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XIII — AUDITING AND REPORTS

13.1 Fiscal Year- The fiscal year of the Council shall be as determined by the Board of Directors.

13.2 Audit - There shall be an audit of the activities and financial affairs of the Council at the end of each fiscal year by an independent 

auditor selected by the Chief Executive Officer with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors. Such audit shall be submitted to 

the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE XIV — INDEMNIFICATION, INSURANCE AND DIRECTOR LIABILITY

14.1 Definitions - For the purposes of this Article XIV, "agent" means any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or other 

agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another 

foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, foundation, or other enterprise, or was a director, officer, employee, 

or agent of a foreign or domestic corporation which was a predecessor corporation of the Corporation or of another enterprise at 

the request of such predecessor corporation; "proceeding" means any threatened, pending, or completed action or proceeding, 

whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative; and "expenses" includes without limitation attorneys' fees and any expenses 

of establishing a right to indemnification under Sections 14.4 or 14.5(b) of these Bylaws.

14.2 Indemnification in Actions by Third Parties - The Corporation shall have power to indemnify any person who was or is 

a party to, or is threatened to be made a party to, any proceeding (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation to 

procure a judgment in its favor, an action brought under Section 5233 of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law, 

or an action brought by the Attorney General or a person granted relator status by the Attorney General for any breach of duty 

relating to the assets held in charitable trust) by reason of the fact that such person is or was an agent of the Corporation, against 

expenses, judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such proceeding if 

such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the Corporation and, 

in the case of a criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct of such person was unlawful. The termination 

of any proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent shall not, of itself, 

create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which the person reasonably believed to be in the best 

interests of the corporation or that the person had reasonable cause to believe that the person's conduct was unlawful.

14.3 Indemnification in Actions by or in the Right of the Corporation - The Corporation shall have power to indemnify any person 

who was or is a party to, or is threatened to be made a party to, any threatened, pending or completed action by or in the right of the 

Corporation, or brought under Section 5233 of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law, or brought by the Attorney 

General or a person granted relator status by the Attorney General for breach of duty relating to assets held in charitable trust, to 

procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that such person is or was an agent of the Corporation, against expenses actually 

and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action if such person acted in good faith, 

in a manner such person believed to be in the best interest of the Corporation, and with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as 

an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances. No indemnification shall be made under this 

Section 14.3:

(a) In respect to any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Corporation in the 

performance of such person's duty to the Corporation, unless and only to the extent that the court in which such proceeding 

is or was pending shall determine upon application that, in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and 

reasonably entitled to indemnity for the expenses which such court shall determine;

(b) Of amounts paid in settling or otherwise disposing of a threatened or pending action, with or without court approval; or

(c) Of expenses incurred in defending a threatened or pending action which is settled or otherwise disposed of without court 

approval unless it is settled with the approval of the Attorney General.

14.4 Indemnification Against Expenses - To the extent that an agent of the Corporation has been successful on the merits in 

defense of any proceeding referred to in Sections 14.2 or 14.3 of these Bylaws or in defense of any claim, issue, or matter therein, the 

agent shall be indemnified against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by the agent in connection therewith.

14.5 Required Determinations - Except as provided in Section 14.4 of these Bylaws, any indemnification under this Article XIV 

shall be made by the Corporation only if authorized in the specific case, upon a determination that indemnification of the agent is 

proper in the circumstances because the agent has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Sections 14.2 or 14.3 of these 

Bylaws, by:

(a) A majority vote of a quorum consisting of Directors who are not parties to such proceeding; or

(b) The court in which such proceeding is or was pending upon application made by the Corporation or the agent or the attorney 

or other person rendering services in connection with the defense, whether or not such application by the agent, attorney, or 

other person is opposed by the Corporation.

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14.6 Advance of Expenses - Expenses incurred in defending any proceeding may be advanced by the Corporation prior to the final 

disposition of such proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the agent to repay such amount unless it shall be 

determined ultimately that the agent is entitled to be indemnified as authorized in this Article XIV.

14.7 Other Indemnification - No agreement made by the Corporation to indemnify its (or its subsidiaries') Directors or Officers 

shall be valid unless such agreement is consistent with this Article XIV. In the event of any inconsistencies between this Article 

XIV and any other provisions regarding indemnification of Directors and Officers by the Corporation, this Article XIV shall prevail. 

Nothing contained in this Article XIV shall affect any right to indemnification held by persons other than Directors and Officers.

14.8 Forms of Indemnification Not Permitted - No indemnification or advance shall be made under this Article XIV, except as 

provided in Section 14.4 or 14.5(b), in any circumstances where it appears:

(a) That it would be inconsistent with a provision of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or an agreement in effect at the 

time of the accrual of the alleged cause of action asserted in the proceeding in which the expenses were incurred or other 

amounts were paid, which prohibits or otherwise limits indemnification; or

(b) That it would be inconsistent with any condition expressly imposed by a court in approving a settlement.

14.9 Nonpaid Directors - Except as provided in Sections 5233 or 5237 of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law 

(or any successor provisions thereto), there shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages shall be 

asserted against, any nonpaid Director, including any nonpaid Director who is also a nonpaid Officer of the corporation, based upon 

any alleged failure to discharge the person's duties as Director or Officer if the duties are performed in a manner that meets all of the 

following criteria:

(a) The duties are performed in good faith;

(b) The duties are performed in a manner such Director believes to be in the best interests of the Corporation; and

(c) The duties are performed with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would 

use under similar circumstances.

14.10 Insurance - The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any agent of the Corporation 

against any liability asserted against or incurred by the agent in such capacity or arising out of the agent's status as such whether 

or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify the agent against such liability under the provisions of this Article XIV; 

provided, however, that the Corporation shall have no power to purchase and maintain such insurance to indemnify any agent of the 

Corporation for a violation of Section 5233 of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law (or any successor provision 

thereto).

14.11 Nonapplicability to Fiduciaries of Employee Benefit Plans - This Article XIV does not apply to any proceeding against any 

Director, investment manager, or other fiduciary of an employee benefit plan in such person's capacity as such, even though such 

person may also be an agent of the Corporation as defined in Section 14.1 of these Bylaws. The Corporation shall have power to 

indemnify such Director, investment manager, or other fiduciary to the extent permitted by subdivision (f) of Section 207 of the 

California General Corporation Law.

If any part of this Article XIV shall be found in any action, suit or proceeding to be invalid or ineffective, the validity and the effectiveness 

of the remaining parts shall not be affected.

ARTICLE XV — AUTHORITY AND BENEFIT

15.1 No Benefit to Any Individual - No part of the net earnings, if any, of this Council shall inure to the benefit of any member or 

other individual, and no gain, profit, or dividends shall ever be distributed to any member of this Council or inure to the benefit of any 

private persons, except as provided for in these Bylaws.

15.2 No Authority to Act - A member or chapter or any officer or member thereof shall not participate in or purport to have authority 

to act on behalf of or bind this Corporation to any legal obligations or liability, except as provided in these Bylaws, or resolution or 

policy of the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE XVI — DISSOLUTION

In the event of a dissolution or final liquidation of the Council, all of the remaining assets and property of the Council shall, after 

paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities or obligations of the Council and for necessary expenses thereof, be 

transferred to one or more organizations which will (i) dedicate such assets and property to public and/or charitable purposes, and (ii) 

qualify as tax exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3), Section 501(c)(4), or Section 501(c)(6) of the Code. 

ARTICLE XVII — RULES OF ORDER

Roberts Rules of Order shall govern all aspects of a parliamentary nature unless otherwise provided for by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XVIII — AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS

18.1 Proposals - Proposed amendments to these Bylaws, to be considered at an Annual Business Meeting, shall be signed by 

at least ten Governmental Member Representatives and shall be presented to the Board of Directors at least 90 days prior to the 

opening of an Annual Business Meeting or must be proposed through resolution of at least ten of the members of the Board of 

Directors at least 90 days prior to the opening of an Annual Business Meeting.

18.2 Notice of Actions - The Board of Directors shall cause proposed amendments to the Bylaws to be printed in the Annual Business 

Meeting notice and shall present its recommendations, if any, at the Annual Business Meeting. These proposed amendments may 

be discussed and amended at the Annual Business Meeting, and if passed by a two-thirds vote of those Governmental Member 

Voting Representatives present, shall be sent by ballot, as amended on the floor, to all Governmental Member Representatives of 

the Council for ratification. To be considered, the ballots submitted by the Governmental Member Representatives shall be received 

within 30 days of distribution. A two-thirds majority of the ballots submitted by Governmental Member Voting Representatives is 

required for adoption. The returns shall be certified by the President if the necessary majority for adoption is received.

18.3 Effective Date - The approved amendments become effective ten days thereafter unless otherwise provided in the amendment.

ARTICLE XIX — OPERATIVE DATE

19.1 General - These Bylaws shall be effective and operative upon the date designated by the Board as the date on which the 

consolidation of the operations of BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI and their respective controlled entities with the operations of this 

Corporation occurs.

19.2 Committees - Council committees in existence as of the operative date of these Bylaws to the extent permitted under these 

Bylaws shall not be deemed abolished by the adoption of these Bylaws, subject to the right of the Board of Directors to remove them.

19.3 Previous Action Remains in Effect - Upon the operative date of these Bylaws, all prior actions consistent with these Bylaws, 

whether pursuant to resolution or policy, of the Board of Directors, or any other committee, remain in effect until modified, repealed 

or otherwise superseded.

[History: The original ICC Bylaws were approved on July 24, 2002. Seven amendments were presented to the ICC membership at the ABM on 

September 27, 2004. The amendments were approved and ratified by letter ballot sent to all Governmental Members. The results of the election 

were certified by the ICC President on December 19, 2004 and became effective on December 29, 2004. One amendment was presented to 

the ICC membership at the ABM on September 27, 2005. The amendment was approved and ratified by letter ballot sent to all Governmental 

Members. The results of the election were certified by the ICC President on January 3, 2006 and became effective on January 13, 2006. Two 

amendments were presented to the ICC membership at the ABM on September, 2006. The amendment was approved and ratified by letter ballot 

sent to all Governmental Members. The results of the election were certified by the ICC President on April 5, 2007 and became effective on April 

15, 2007. One amendment was presented to the ICC membership at the ABM on October 2, 2007. The amendment was approved and ratified by 

letter ballot sent to all Governmental Members. The results of the election were certified by the ICC President on January 23, 2008 and became 

effective on February 2, 2008. One amendment was presented to the ICC membership at the ABM on September 16, 2008. The amendment was 

approved and ratified by letter ballot sent to all Governmental Members. The results of the election were certified by the ICC President on January 

12, 2009 and became effective on January 14, 2009. Two amendments were presented to the ICC membership at the ABM on November 3, 2009. 

One amendment was approved and ratified by letter ballot sent to all Government Member Voting Representatives. The results of the election 

were certified by the ICC President on February 26, 2010.]
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Saturday, Octo ber 23

8 am–5 pm ICC Board Meeting Westin/Providence 1 

Sunday, October 24

8 am–5 pm Registration CC/C Concourse

8 am–5 pm IAS Board Meeting Westin/Grand A

8 am–5 pm 7th Annual Bob Fowler Motorcycle Ride

8 am–5 pm ES Board Meeting Westin/Grand B

8:30 am–2:30 pm Annual Golf Tournament - 

9:00 breakfast, 10:00 shot gun

9 am–5 pm Nomination Committee Meeting 

 Westin/Davidson

10 am–Noon Code of Honor Run/Walk Freedom Park 

Sponsored by RADCO

7 pm–10 pm Meet and Greet the ICC Candidates 

BlackFinn Charlotte (Chapter Event)

Monday, Octo ber 25

7 am–8:15 am Chapter President’s Breakfast

 CC/Ballroom

7 am–5 pm Registration/Bookstore CC/C Concourse

8:30 am–11:30 am Opening Session / Candidates Forum 

 CC/Crown Ballroom

11:45 am–1 pm Foundation Luncheon CC/Ballroom

1:30 pm–3:30 pm Code Development Feedback CC/210AB

1:30 pm–5:30 pm ICCF BOG Meeting CC/206AB

1 pm–4 pm Final Action Hearings CC/Crown Ballroom

1:15 pm–5:15 pm IAS Building Department Training 

 CC/202AB

1:30 pm–3 pm Companion Orientation CC/201AB

3 pm–7 pm Expo CC/Hall C

4:30 pm–6 pm ICC Regional Meetings CC/Hall C

5 pm–7 pm Expo Welcoming Reception CC/Hall C

Sponsored by Smart Vent

7 pm–11 pm Host Chapter Welcoming Event

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Tuesday, Octo ber 26

7 am–5 pm Registration/Bookstore CC/C Concourse

8 am–11 am Annual Business Meeting CC/Crown Ballroom

8 am–3:30 pm Companions’ Tours Off Site

11:15 am–1 pm Cracker Barrel Luncheon CC/Ballroom

1:15 pm–4:15 pm Education Programs

Sponsored by Target

1:15 pm–5:15 pm IAS Building Department Training 

 CC/202AB

1:15 pm–4:15 pm Legislative Forum CC/208 A

1:15 pm–5:30 pm Global Forum CC/208 B 

Sponsored by IAS

3:30 pm–5 pm Major Jurisdiction Committee 

 CC/210AB

4 pm–8 pm Expo CC/Hall C

4:30 pm–6 pm Delegate Photos CC/Hall C

6 pm –8 pm Exhibitors Reception CC/Hall C

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Wednesday, Octo ber 27

7 am–5 pm Registration/Bookstore CC/C Concourse

8 am–11 am Education Programs

Sponsored by Target

8 am–11 am Companions’ Program Johnson & Wales

8 am–4 pm IAS Building Department Training 

 CC/202AB

9 am–11 am Past Presiding Officers Meeting

 CC/214

11:30 am–1 pm Awards Luncheon CC/Ballroom

1 pm–5 pm Final Action Hearings CC/Crown Ballroom

6 pm–10 pm Reception / Annual Banquet CC/Ballroom 

Sponsored by AGA

10 pm–Midnight Phoenix Preview Night Reception 

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Thursday, October 28

7:30 am–5 pm Registration/Bookstore CC/C Concourse

8 am–5 pm Certification / Testing CC/215

8 am–5 pm ICC Board Meeting Westin/Grand AB

8 am–6 pm Final Action Hearings CC/Crown Ballroom

Friday, October 29

7:30 am–5 pm Registration/Bookstore CC/C Concourse

8 am–5 pm Certification / Testing CC/215

8 am–6 pm Final Action Hearings CC/Crown Ballroom

Saturday, Octo ber 30

7:30 am–5 pm Registration/Bookstore CC/C Concourse

8 am–6 pm Final Action Hearings CC/Crown Ballroom

Sunday, October 31

7:30 am–12 noon Registration/Bookstore CC/C Concourse

8 am–12 noon Final Action Hearings CC/Crown Ballroom

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