As part two of our copyright series, Code Council Executive Vice President & Director of Business Development Mark Johnson interviews Master Code Professional Glenn Mathewson for his member perspective on copyright issues and the International Codes. Episode length: 00:15:42

Episode 27: A Member Perspective - Copyright Issues & the International Codes

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 The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five.  Through a series of interviews with accessibility standards experts, we discuss accessibility standards in the United States and Canada and their impact when constructing buildings. We also highlight the history and impact of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.  This episode is sponsored by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. Guests on the show:  Kimberly Paarlberg, Senior Staff Architect, International Code Council Ken Schoonover, President, KMS Associates, Inc. Judy Zakreski, Senior Vice President of Global Solutions, International Code Council Dino Zuppa, COO, Accessibility Standards Canada  Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:  ·       The Code Council’s resources on accessibility:  https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/safety-toolkits/accessibility-info/  ·       Accessibility Standard A117.1: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/icca117-12017P4  ·       Link to Accessibility Standards Canada new online Centre of Expertise: Centre of Expertise for Standards and Research on Accessibility - Accessibility Standards Canada  ·       Additional background information on the Canada Accessible Act:  Towards an Accessible Canada - Canada.ca Summary of the Accessible Canada Regulations - Canada.ca 

Episode 51: Building Accessibility Standards in the U.S. and Beyond

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we dive in to discussing water reuse. I know – many of you might not be as open to using the same water you just, well, used, but in this episode, we challenge you to explore how water reuse can be a safe, innovative way to help save the world’s water supply. We speak with a few experts on breaking the stigma of water reuse and how reusing water is possible in our homes and businesses. Guests on the show:  Rich Anderson, Director of PMG, International Code Council Philip Parisi, P.E., LEED AP, Associate Principal, MG Engineering Pat Sinicropi, Executive Director, WateReuse Association  Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: About the WateReuse Association: https://watereuse.org/about-watereuse/ About the Code Council’s Water Reuse Working Group:  https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-hits/the-international-code-council-hosts-industry-experts-for-conference-celebrating-50th-anniversary-of-clean-water-act Visit the Code Council’s Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas resources webpage: www.iccsafe.org/pmg Water Reuse Building Projects mentioned in the episode:  ·       Domino Sugar Refinery redevelopment:  https://newyorkyimby.com/2022/08/construction-rises-on-domino-sugar-refinery-redevelopment-at-292-kent-avenue-in-williamsburg-brooklyn.html  ·       Blue Hole Primary School, Texas’s first OneWater school – check out their student-led video tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMmIVsBN83g&t;=116s  ·       DC Water Headquarters:  https://www.dcwater.com/whats-going-on/news/dc-water%E2%80%99s-iconic-green-glass-headquarters-awarded-leed-platinum-distinction Water Reuse Resources from the Code Council:  ·       About the Rainwater Harvesting Standard 2022 edition:  https://www.iccsafe.org/about/periodicals-and-newsroom/rainwater-harvesting-standard-2022-edition/  ·       The International Code Council Joins Delegation to Israel to Discuss Water Conservation Policies and Research:  https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-hits/the-international-code-council-joins-delegation-to-israel-to-discuss-water-conservation-policies-and-research/  ·       Non-potable Water Reuse:  https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/BSM_Non-Potable_Water_Reuse_FLR.pdf  To learn more about how the Code Council’s codes and standards enable reuse, click here.

Episode 52: Water Reuse in the United States

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. Using puns celebrating the 50th anniversary of the educational television show Schoolhouse Rock, this episode follows a summarized journey of how a building code is developed and advocated in the United States, as told by the International Code Council’s Technical Services engineers and Government Relations representatives. We also highlight a code official's perspective on his jurisdiction's code adoption process and his experience with participating in the code development process.  This episode is sponsored by the American Gas Association. Guests on the show:  Beth Tubbs, Chief Fire Protection Engineer, International Code Council Samhar Hoz, Associate Staff Engineer, International Code Council Truong Hyunh, General Superintendent of Development Services, Building and Safety Bureau, City of Long Beach, California Susan Dowty, Government Relations Regional Manager, International Code Council (Retired) Gabe Maser, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and National Strategy, International Code Council    Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:  ·       The Code Development Process (includes infographics):  https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/code-development/  ·       Upcoming changes to the Code Development Process:  https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/code-development-changes/  ·       Exploring Ways to Get Involved in the Code Development Process:  https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-dives/exploring-ways-to-get-involved-in-the-code-development-process/  ·       2024-26 Code Development Schedule:  https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024_2026_Code-Development-Schedule_3_17_23.pdf  ·       ICC Government Relations Team webpage: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy  ·       Codes Save page: https://www.iccsafe.org/codessave/  ·       Code and Standards page: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/codes-standards/  ·       Hearing Videos: https://www.cdpaccess.com/videos/  ·       Council Policy on Code Development:  https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/CP-28-05-Code-Development-Procedure-12072022-NEW-FORMAT.pdf  ·       Council Policy on Standard Development: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/CP12-03.pdf

Episode 53: How a Code Becomes a Code

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we break down what off-site construction is, the history of off-site construction and how this type of construction is gaining popularity as a form of construction to help solve the affordable housing crisis. We’ll also hear perspectives from owners of modular construction companies on the benefits and pain points of off-site, highlighting how adopting standards and working together in the industry helps solve off-site's growing pains. Guests on the Show:  Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation, International Code Council Professor Ryan E. Smith, Professor of Architecture, University of Arizona Wanona Satcher, CEO and Founder of Mākhers Studio Justin Stewart CEO, Synergy Modular    Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: The Code Council’s Off-site Construction Resource:  https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/safety-toolkits/offsite-construction/ Off-site Construction standards  ·       ICC/MBI Standard 1200:  https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1200-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-planning-design-fabrication-and-assembly.html  ·       ICC/MBI Standard 1205:  https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1205-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-inspection-and-regulatory-compliance.html  ·       Learn more about Code Council standards in off-site construction: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/standards/is-osmc/ FAQs on Off-site construction:  https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/20-19332_GR_Offsite_Construction_FAQs_FLR_FINAL1_HIRES.pdf How off-site construction can contribute to a more diverse workforce:  https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/how-off-site-construction-can-contribute-to-a-more-diverse-workforce/ Reaping the benefits of offsite construction:  https://www.bdcnetwork.com/video/reaping-benefits-offsite-construction-iccs-ryan-colker Three trends in off-site construction to watch for in 2023:  https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/article/22684232/international-code-council-three-trends-in-offsite-construction-to-watch-for-in-2023

Episode 54: Off-site Construction: Today’s Revolution for the Industry

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight perspectives from code enforcement officers educating the code enforcement officer profession, including stories from being on-the-job and how the public perception of code enforcement officers continues to improve. The episode also highlights the ongoing need for training for code enforcement officers, including code official safety training that anyone can take to learn de-escalation skills and other soft skills when encountering hazardous situations. Trigger Warning: While we try to keep the conversations light in our show, this episode contains discussions of death and violence as we talk about the safety of code enforcement officers. We’ll note where these conversations occur in the show notes should you wish to skip over them. Listener discretion is advised.  Guests on the Show:  ·       Tana Bryant, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, City of Anniston, Alabama  ·       Pete Roque, Director of Code Enforcement, 4LEAF, Inc.  ·       Justin Edson, President, Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation  ·       Aleksandra Menasakanian, Executive Director, Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation   Timestamps that discuss sensitive material:  ·       6:30 – 7:30  ·       10:00 – 10:30  ·       13:30 – 14:30  ·       48:00 – 49:45   Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:  Learn more about the Code Official Safety Credential of Learning Achievement: https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/cla/ California Grand Jury Report on Code Compliance: https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Portals/0/County/GrandJury/GJ2023_final/2023-8_Planning_Report.pdf About the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/ CEOSF’s Lifeline Podcast: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/podcast Follow Pete Roque on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-roque-84a55748/   

Episode 27: A Member Perspective - Copyright Issues & the International Codes

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