INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCIL
“Both distinct and complementary to voluntary, above-code green building rating systems like LEED, the IGCC and its 189.1 compliance path together serve as a critical policy lever for communities as they address pressing human and environmental health concerns in their communities.”
Weiland then introduced IES board member Nick Bleeker.
“The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America is pleased to support IGCC in this next phase of the code development process. Public Version 2.0 offers an adaptable model for states and local authorities to use to meet the needs of local conditions in developing sustainable compliance requirements for existing or new building codes.” Bleeker said.
Bleeker then quoted Rita Harold, Technology Director of IES, “The agreement among ASHRAE, USGBC and IES to include Standard 189.1 in the IGCC provides a unified approach to joining technical information with code development to reach a broader and more diverse audience than any one organization can achieve alone.”
Weiland went on to thank not only the cooperating sponsors but also everyone involved in the IGCC development process.
“We are gratified by the many organizations and individuals who have joined us in the IGCC development process, and welcome them along with others to join us in the journey ahead toward safer and more sustainable communities,” Weiland said.
The IGCC development process now moves to two hearings in 2011. Code change proposals for Version 2.0 are due to the Code Council by January 3. Those proposals will be heard at the Code Development Hearings in May, to be held in Dallas. To get more information on submitting proposals, click here. The actions at that hearing will form the basis for Final Action Hearings to be held in October 2011 in Phoenix. The final version of the IGCC will be issued in early 2012.
Organizations, jurisdictions and individuals wishing to state their public support for the IGCC may register on the IGCC website. Ongoing participation by interested parties, including provision of testimony at hearings and submission of comments for consideration, is encouraged throughout the development process.
The IGCC Toolkit contains resources designed to help ICC members and member jurisdictions understand the background and importance of a green code in today’s building environment. The documents included are provided to educate officials and assist them in adoption of the IGCC. Please feel free to contact your local Government Relations representative with any questions you may have, or Sean Wallace with any comments or feedback.
* This article originally appeared in the December 2010 issue of the Building Safety Journal, copyright 2010 International Code Council, and is reprinted with permission.
IGCC Version 2.0 is available as a free download on the Code Council’s website.
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