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International CodeCouncil

Foundation

International Code Council Foundation

Subsidiary of the International Code Council Chairman of the Foundation – Mr. James Lee Witt Treasurer of the Foundation – Mr. Karl Meyer

Mission

Dedicated to changing the devastating effects of natural disasters and other building tragedies by promoting ideas, methods, and technologies that encourage the construction of durable, sustainable structures.

Goals

Educate consumers, governments, and industries, about constructing stronger, safer buildings and homes.

Support research and development that leads to improved construction methods and techniques for making communities safer.

Promote technical services, training and guidance to communities, states, national and international organizations and governments looking to develop or improve building construction standards.

Projects

Sponsor International Building Safety Week to promote the safe and strong construction of buildings and homes.

Support the implementation of the I-Codes in the United States and internationally.

Assist foreign governments, or other international entities, in the development of their risk specific building codes and assist in the development of those codes in the appropriate language.

Activate a Building Performance Team during domestic or international building crisis to ascertain the structure’s vulnerability and successes and assist that community in recovery and in the adoption of codes to withstand such a risk.

Research and Development

Emerging Technologies New Code Concepts New Standard Concepts Think Tank Annual Report on World Construction Summary of Building Failures Development of Statistical Analysis

Research And Development

Goal: To develop the structure for R&D activities that support the mission of building safer, stronger communities.

Strategy:– Identify compelling issues– Determine the critical mass for participation– Conduct the research– Establish a position

Public Policy

State by State International

– State by State– International

Region Country

Emphasis on Corporations

Training & Education

GOAL: Promote ICC as the world’s premier code training entity.

Strategy:– Solicit financial and political support for ICC Academy– Develop code training programs that incorporate all hazard

training, including terrorism.– Develop training in appropriate languages– Enrollment open to worldwide candidates

Global Positioning

GOAL: To develop or improve building construction standards throughout the world.

Strategy:– Solicit support from key Congressional members– Solicit support from world financial centers.– Solicit support from foreign governments and academia– Translate codes into appropriate language

Board of Governors

Initial ICC Board Appointment

Future Election Process w/ ratification from ICC BOD

Corporate Stakeholders

Provide Guidance

Direct future endeavors

Offer corporate resources

Raise funds

International Directors

Board of Governors Appointment

– International Ministers of Construction

– International Corporate Leaders

– International Public Officials

Provide entry into international markets.

Foster political allies.

International Directors

Individuals positioned to influence decisions regarding ICCF issues.

Countries/Regions :– Argentina– Caribbean– Chile– Egypt– Japan– Mexico

Advisory Board

Board of Governors Appointment

– Influential Corporate Leaders

– Influential Public Officials

Lend name, reputation, and influence.

Promote foundation activities.

Develop network of supporters.

Provide entrees for fundraising activities.

Technical Advisory Council

ICC BOD Appointment– Code Officials

– Architects

– Engineers

– Insurance Representatives

– Public / Private Individuals Implement strategies to achieve goals and objectives of BOG

Lend technical knowledge and expertise.

Financial Resources

Federal, State, or Local Governmental Agencies

Corporate Sponsorships

Philanthropic Grants

International Sources

Financial Institutions

Questions

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