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The ICC Pulse Podcast is a monthly podcast that offers listeners the inside scoop on the International Code Council and the building safety industry. Episodes of the ICC Pulse Podcast will feature interviews with leading industry experts where we will discuss a wide range of topics including current events and new technologies.

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The ICC Pulse Podcast is a monthly podcast that offers listeners the inside scoop on the International Code Council and the building safety industry. Episodes of the ICC Pulse Podcast will feature interviews with leading industry experts where we will discuss a wide range of topics including current events and new technologies.

    Episode 55: Tales of Code Enforcement

    Episode 55: Tales of Code Enforcement

    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/
     

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

    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 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

    • 37 min
    Episode 53: How a Code Becomes a Code

    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.
    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

    • 51 min
    Episode 52: Water Reuse in the United States

    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.
    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.

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

    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.
    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

    • 33 min
    Episode 50: Building Safety as Told by Kids

    Episode 50: Building Safety as Told by Kids

    To celebrate the 43rd Annual Building Safety Month and the 50th episode of the podcast, what better way to talk about building safety than with kids! In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight children of Code Council staff exploring building safety in their homes.  
    Podcast host Elizabeth McDonald gave five Code Council families an assignment to go through their homes with a checklist to take inventory of what building safety initiatives are achieved within their homes. She chatted with the kids and parents afterward to see what they learned.  
    Want to follow along? Click here to download the Building Safety at Home checklist used in the episode.
    Guests on the show: 
    Whitney Doll, Code Council Executive Vice President of Communications and Strategy, and her 6-year-old son Colton.  Sunil Selvanayagam, Code Council Jr. Systems Administrator of Information Technology, and his 6-year-old son Gus.  Aaron Davis, Code Council Vice President of Federal Relations, and his daughters Margaret (10) and Caroline (6).   Denisha Witherspoon, Code Council Assessment Advocate for Certification and Testing Administration, and her 13-year-old daughter A’Derika.  Mohamed Amer, Code Council Regional Director of Operations for the MENA region, and his 7-year-old son Yousif.  Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: 
    Visit the Code Council’s Building Safety Month Website 
    View Week 1 Building Safety Month resources to learn fire safety tips and home maintenance best practices 
    View Week 2 Building Safety Month resources to learn the different roles and responsiblities of building safety professionals 

    • 23 min

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