November 3, 2004—The International Code Council (ICC) honored individuals and groups for furthering the cause of building safety, fire prevention, safe construction, and code enforcement during the association’s annual conference in September. The organization awards included the following:
- The Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) received the ICC Affiliate Award, which recognizes an organization for its support of code development and building safety. BOMA is an international federation of 90 U.S., nine Canadian, and nine affiliated international associations representing 19,000 members. The valued ICC partner was instrumental in lending its support to the adoption of the I-Codes in Phoenix. BOMA also regularly appears before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies to advocate for building codes and standards.
The Virginia Building and Code Officials Association (VBCOA) was named the ICC Chapter of the Year. VBCOA was recognized for its contributions to the code development process, its role in promoting Building Safety Week, promoting the goals and mission of the ICC, and participating in activities to increase the public awareness of and support for building codes and building safety.
Four merit awards were presented to chapters of the ICC: the North Texas Chapter, the Colorado Chapter, the Central Ohio Code Officials Association, and the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials.
The International Code Council, a membership organization dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties, and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the ICC.
