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WHO IS THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)
The ICC was established in 1977
The first International Building Code 2000
Culminated effort of representatives of the three statutory members:
1. Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA)
2. International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
3. Southern Building Code Congress (SBCCI)
The intent was to draft a comprehensive set of regulations for building systems consistent with and inclusive of the scope of the existing model codes
A new edition is promulgated every 3 years
WHY THE ICC
In today’s modern world the establishment of the I-Codes allow Architects, Engineers and Contractors to pursue work throughout the country
This code is founded on principals intended to establish provisions consistent with the scope of a building code that adequately protects public health, safety and welfare
The I-Codes are a complete set of comprehensive, coordinated building safety and fire prevention codes
Building codes benefit public safety and support the industry’s need for one set of codes without regional limitations
WHO ENFORCES THE I-CODES
Fifty states and the District of Columbia have adopted the I-Codes at the state or jurisdictional level
Federal agencies who have adopted the I-Codes include: Architects of the Capitol, General Services Administration, National Park Services, Department of the State, U.S. Forest Service and the Veterans Administration
Other areas that have adopted the I-Code are Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands Code Association and Mexico’s CASEDI
VISION AND MISSION OF THE ICC
VISION: Protect the health, safety and
welfare of people by creating safe buildings
and communities
MISSION: To provide the highest quality codes, standards,
products and services for all concerned with
the safety and performance of the
built environment
WHAT IS THE ICC’S HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM(HSTTP)AND CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (COA)
The COA is the introductory certificate offered by the ICC
A certificate is available for the following disciplines: Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing
The program was established to introduce students to the world of building codes as they relate to their trades
The HSTTP and COA are based on two manuals – the International Residential Code (IRC) and the IRC Study Companion
Make students aware of the vast number of jobs available to someone with code knowledge
Provide the students the opportunity to earn the ICC’s introductory certificate
HARFORD TECH RECEIVES FIRST ICC CERTIFICATIONS7 9 S T U D E N T S A T H A R F O R D T E C H H A V E
R E C E I V E D I C C C E R T I F I C A T E S O F A C H I E V E M E N T
GOALS OF ICC’S HSTTP
Provide the technical school student the opportunity to learn the building codes as they learn their trades.
Offer the students the opportunity to learn how to navigate the code book in a visual and hands -on environment.
Provide the ICC’s Certificate of Achievement (introductory certificate) for building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical.
Ensure that students are aware of the magnitude of ICC certifications that are available to them.
Ensure students are educated on the careers available to them when one has ICC certification.
Educate the future work force and code officials.
WHY TEACH THE BUILDING CODES IN THE TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
The school is the perfect setting; it allows the student the opportunity to learn the codes in a hands-on environment
The codes are difficult to understand, but in a visual learning atmosphere student’s comprehend the codes quickly
All ICC certificate and certification exams are open book for students and code professionals
The students are studying for their exam using the same materials code officials use to prep for exams
The ICC acknowledges that the instructor is the teaching professional and encourages instructors to adapt their teaching method to meet their students’ needs
• Students learn the code associated with their trade.
• Students have the opportunity to earn all four COA’s.
• Students are introduced to the various careers associated with the building codes.
• Students are provided the opportunity to relate the building codes to their daily class project.
• The visual environment allows the students to comprehend the codes.
STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM ICC CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
COSTS/BENEFITS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM
School’s annual membership - $150.00
Provides school with the ability to purchase from the ICC at the membership discounted prices
Provides the ICC website for review of code and standards, membership information, education and certifications along with employment opportunities
Provide daily updates concerning codes, ICC announcements, industry standards, publications and resources
Allows schools to purchase the Study Companion for $47.00
Study Companion can be used for four to five years
STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS
Student’s annual membership - $25.00
Student receives the IRC code book of choice. (We recommend confirming with your local jurisdiction what edition of the code is being currently enforced)
Instructors receive the students final exam
A student must receive a score of 70% to receive the Certificate of Achievement
Students have the opportunity to achieve a COA in all four disciplines
Schools Operating Program:
Harford Technical High School
York County School of Technology
Eastern Technical High School
Some of the Schools Currently Reviewing Program:
Sollers Point School of Technology (MD)
Bergen County Technical Schools (NJ)
North Platte High School (NE)
Kimberly School District (ID)
Wahpeton School (ND)
East Career & Technical Academy (NV)
Maryland Department of Education
City of Oxford (AL)
HSTTP PROGRESS
CODE OFFICIALS SUPPORTING PROGRAM
Harford County , Maryland Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits
Delaware Building Officials Association
Montpelier , Vermont Planning & Development Department
City of Las Vegas/SNICC
Building Commissioner in Middleton, Massachusetts
The Township of Millburn, New Jersey
ICC Region VII
Code Officials with the State of Oklahoma
West Virginia Code Officials/Jefferson County , West Virginia
Maryland Building Officials Association
City of Kimberly, Idaho
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING! MBOA/Rich Truitt - “This program is a key first step in developing a
qualified work force for the construction and code official profession.”
Township of Millburn /Stephen D. Jones - “While the program may have initiated in Maryland I am anxious to see the opportunity expanded across the Country.”
ICC Region VII/Joseph Day – “Provides a student an invaluable advantage over their counterparts within the construction and code official professions.”
Harford Technical High School/Charles G. Hagan, Principal – “The students can read and study the code then walk twenty five feet and apply it to their work.”
York County School of Technology/Dr. David W. Thomas, Director – “This experience is opening our students’ eyes to career avenues that they had not even heard of prior to this training.”
Architecture By Design/Judith A. Miller , AIA – In my opinion to become a truly good designer you need to understand the basics of how things go together along with understand the “how’s and why’s” of the building code.”
THE BLUEPRINT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL IS TO PREPARE THE YOUTH OF TODAY TO BE THE CODE LEADERS OF THE FUTURE.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: http://www.iccsafe.org/gr/pages/hsttp.aspx?
Sara Yerkes
ICC Senior VP Government Relations
Jim Ellwood
High School Technical Training Program
