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2009 Annual Report INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL International Code Council 2009 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 World™ PRESIDENT’S LETTER Dear Code Council Members, It has been my great honor and pleasure to serve as the Board President during this past year. From the moment I was elected last fall, we’ve been on an interesting journey with some peaks and valleys. Rather than setting my own personal agenda, I chose to continue with the goals of my predecessors while sharing a joint agenda with Vice President Ron Lynn and working closely with our CEO, Rick Weiland. We have experienced an amazing series of events and activities, ranging from our hearings in Minneapolis to dealing with a serious recession. Those activities also included new committees including the Presidential Advisory Committee and the Sustainable Building Technology Committee, as well as Council Policy and proposed Bylaws changes impacting our code development process. One of my fi rst actions was to create the Presidential Advisory Committee, designed to take a “big picture” look at a number of issues involving our code development process. Six years into our existence, it was clear that some policies needed updating or wholesale revision. We also included the past work of the Task Force on Hearings to provide perspective on its numerous member outreach activities. As a result, we have issued a new schedule designed to shorten the length and duration of the hearings themselves, and encourage greater participation by a larger group of attendees. We have worked to preserve our commitment to the inclusion of all stakeholders. The budget we adopted for 2008 was well executed by our staff through the fi rst nine months of the year, resulting in substantial expense reduction. Extraordinary measures were taken in the last quarter to stave off the impact of the economic freefall experienced around the world. This scenario faced us as we adopted the 2009 budget. I want to compliment the Board, our CEO, and our Senior Staff for working through one of the most diffi cult fi nancial crises experienced by our young organization. In the end, we laid the foundation for a stable future, including replenishing our reserve fund along with addressing staff and membership needs. As the fi rst Board President to come from the Fire Service, I feel a special responsibility to bring together the different disciplines that make up our membership. The perspectives on code enforcement and building safety are diverse. We are best positioned to move forward when we listen closely to each other, and seek to look at things from the position of the other person. This approach starts in our jobs each day and can carry over into our interaction as Code Council members. I want to applaud the many members from all disciplines who have worked to create bridges to their peers from different professions. It is the diversity of our membership that makes us strong and credible. There have been many great moments with members and chapters, and I have a deeper appreciation for our role on the national and international stage. I am proud that the U.S. Congress has raised our profi le through referencing the Code Council’s International Energy Conservation Code® and supporting the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act bill. I was able to personally see the progress we’ve made in Mexico, the homeland of my parents. We launched a new code to address green construction. I have experienced fi rst-hand the tireless commitment and professionalism of our CEO, Rick Weiland, and his excellent team. You all have made this possible. I will always be grateful for the trust you have placed in me. Lastly, special thanks must go to my wife, Beverlye, my extended family (especially my grandkids, Cristiano and Mia, for helping me keep things in proper perspective), and my peers and friends in Las Cruces for being there every step of the way. Adolf A. Zubia President, ICC Board of Directors International Code Council 3 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S LETTER Dear Code Council Members, Endurance. Many of us have weathered, or are still addressing, the impacts of the worldwide economic recession. The story of working to promote our core strengths as we continue to move forward is contained in this Annual Report, even as the impact of the recession still resonates at our workplaces and within our profession. Our main focus in 2009 has been to preserve and protect our core mission of code development, making sure that our services and products tied to the 2009 series of I-Codes® stay on schedule. As a result you have seen code books, updated training, new publications and other tools remain on track to ensure we have the best chance to improve our built environment. Even as we work to further our core mission, we also have worked to engage the Code Council in new ventures that demonstrate a relevant and essential contribution to a safe and sustainable world. The historic development of a new green construction code is underway through the work of the Sustainable Building Technology Committee. This code, known as the International Green Construction Code™, or IGCC™, will provide the fi rst regulatory framework for new and existing commercial buildings. Local and state jurisdictions have tried the application of existing systems and determined that only a code can address the diverse issues that necessarily integrate with our family of I-Codes. We have welcomed the American Institute of Architects and ASTM International as our Cooperating Sponsors, and look forward to the public draft of the IGCC scheduled for a spring 2010 release. Other innovations include greater utilization of Internet technology ranging from services including membership and certifi cation renewal to a new website and the re-born Building Safety Journal Online. Our subsidiary organizations also have continued to evolve and persevere. A major milestone occurred with the transition to new leadership at our Evaluation Service subsidiary as Mark Johnson succeeds John Nosse as the ES President. John has not only left an indelible impression in the arena of reliable and professional evaluation services, but he leaves his position with an enormous reservoir of goodwill and respect for how he has led the industry during 44 years of dedicated performance. Mark has relied on John’s wisdom during this transition, and our entire organization will continue to seek his guidance in the future. Our International Accreditation Service continues to defi ne what it means to have a professional approach to building safety in the public and private sector with its increasing number of agencies and organizations meeting the stringent requirements for IAS approval. Our revitalized Foundation took on the management of Building Safety Week, which next year will be expanded to Building Safety Month, and received scholarship grants from the American Institute of Architects and the Target Corporation. The Foundation also developed exciting new ways for public support of the building safety mission through the “I Support” campaign and targeted messages to promote consumer awareness of key building safety issues. We also saw a remarkable year for national recognition of our membership and our mission. The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act, providing grants to local code departments to strengthen their enforcement capabilities, will bring federal support to jobs and training that will make the difference in creating safer and more sustainable communities. The federal economic recovery legislation specifi cally recognized our own International Energy Conservation Code as a qualifi er for communities wishing to receive U.S. Department of Energy grants to administer and enforce energy conservation regulations. With our challenges comes a test of our ability to adapt and grow. We are deeply appreciative of the continued support of our membership and our greater stakeholder community during this past year. The course correction to our budget has been religiously enforced by our dedicated staff. Our Board of Directors, led by Adolf Zubia, has taken courageous positions on a variety of topics impacting our ability to both function and to adapt. We are on track to emerge from the recession with renewed energy, acquired wisdom, and a stronger message of commitment to a safe and sustainable world. Richard P. Weiland Chief Executive Offi cer International Code Council 4 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S LETTER Dear Code Council Members: Just as mitigation defi nes the work of code enforcement offi cials—the heroes who ensure public safety before disasters strike–– the International Code Council was forced to redesign its 2009 business plan to mitigate the effects of the economic storm that impacted the global economy. The strong foundation laid by our Boards, staff, partners and stakeholders in our fi rst fi ve years enabled us to redesign our business plan around the core areas of the Code Council. As referenced by our CEO and our Board President, we have moved forward in several areas including revision of the code development process, launching a new comprehensive swimming pool code, and continuing our commitment to green and sustainable buildings through the new International Green Construction Code™ (IGCC™) initiative for commercial buildings. These redesign efforts are refl ected in several key areas: • Code Development. The Board has put in place what is hoped to be a more effi cient set of code hearings, requiring less time and incentivizing participation and attendance. The addition of the IGCC™ and the comprehensive swimming pool code will involve new stakeholders and provide extra resources to promote safe and sustainable communities.
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