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SUMMARY:May is Building Safety Month
DESCRIPTION:Building Safety Month is an international celebration in May to raise awareness about building safety.\n\n\nCelebrate with us by using our hashtag #BuildingSafetyMonth2026\non social media\, and be sure to check back often for updated pages and resources! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly Themes\nThe 2026 campaign theme is “Built to Last” and includes these special weekly themes. \n\nWeek 1: Safe Homes\, Strong Communities (May 1–10) focuses on simple actions homeowners can take to improve safety at home \nWeek 2: Voices of the Built Environment (May 11–17) spotlights building safety professionals and the roles they play in keeping communities safe \nWeek 3: Prepared to Protect (May 18–24) encourages community preparedness and highlights how disaster-resilient building codes protect people and property \nWeek 4: Communities Without Limits (May 25–31) showcases the importance of accessibility in building construction and design \n\n2026 BSM Proclamation – Sample Letter
URL:https://iccregionx.org/event/may-is-building-safety-month/
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SUMMARY:Code Officials of Arkansas 2026 Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:PreviousNext \n\n\n\nSpring Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Arkansas Municipal Inspectors & Code Officials Conference \nMay 18th-May 22nd 2026| Mount Magazine Lodge\, Arkansas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCode Officials of Arkansas – Spring Conference 2026. \n  \n\n\n\n\nDate: May 18th-22nd\, 2026 \nLocation: Mount Magazine Lodge\, Arkansas \nAdvancing knowledge\, skills\, and community for Arkansas code professionals. \nJoin the municipal inspectors\, building and code officials\, plan reviewers\, and industry partners for a focused week of professional development at Mount Magazine Lodge. Through workshop\, code updates\, hands-on sessions\, and peer networking\, the conference strengthens technical skills\, clarifies best practices\, and supports consistent\, safe implementation of codes across Arkansas. \nWhat to expect at our conference: \nContinuing education sessions and code updates. \nPractical workshops and field demonstrations. \nNetworking and vendor exhibit. \nCertification and CEU tracking. \nRegister Now–Secure your spot & lodging \nView Agenda * Become a sponsor * Volunteer Opportunities \nHotel Lodging \nFor the 2026 Arkansas Municipal Inspectors & Code Officials Conference (May 17th-May 22nd\, 2026) at Mount Magazine State Park Lodge (577 Lodge Dr\, Paris\, AR 72855)\, book lodging online at BOOK NOW using Your guests may now make their reservations. \nPlease see the following: Input the date of arrival (5/17/2026) \n\nInput the number of nights (5)\nInput Group ID (1006091)\nAvailable rooms within your room block will populate\nSelect the room(s) of choice and proceed with the registration process\nYou will receive a confirmation email with the details of your stay without penalty. Check-in is 4:00 p.m.\, check-out 11:00 a.m. Guests cover their own charges. Amenities include Skycrest Restaurant (7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)\, Bear Den Bar (until 9:00 p.m.)\, and pool (6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.O. Box 62 | Greenwood\, AR 72936\n 479-322-1675 |  coordinator@codeofficials-ar.org\n\n\n 2025 Code Officials of Arkansas.\nAll Rights Reserved.
URL:https://iccregionx.org/event/code-officials-of-arkansas-2026-spring-conference/
LOCATION:577 Lodge Dr\, Paris\, AR 72855\, 577 Lodge Drive
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SUMMARY:North Texas BPI
DESCRIPTION:Our North Texas BPI is a 4 day program offering continuing education in the areas of: Building Code (IBC)\, Residential Code (IRC)\, Fire Code (IFC)\, Plan Review\, Plumbing Code\, Mechanical Code\, Electrical Code\, Energy Code\, Certified Building Official (CBO) Test Prep\, Code Enforcement\, Permit Technician\, Texas Accessibility\, and various Special Topics. \n2026 North TX BPI — Tuesday\, May 26 through Friday\, May 29 \n\n\n\n\nHalf Day sessions = 0.3 CEU/3.0 Contact Hours\nFull Day sessions = 0.6 CEU/6.0 Contact Hours\nAccessibility Half Day sessions = 0.4 CEU/4.0 Contact Hours\nAccessibility Full Day sessions = 0.8 CEU/8.0 Contact Hours \n\nNorth Texas BPI \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION NOW OPEN \nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTWO COURSE FORMATS\nChoose from Live In-Person Sessions and Live Online Streaming Sessions \nFull day | 8:00am-4:00pm (with 1 hour on-site lunch provided)\nand Half Day | 8:00am-11:30am or 12:30pm-4:00pm \nIMPORTANT NOTE: Registration closes early for in-person sessions. You may register for an online session until the day that class starts. There will be no on-site event registration. \n\nLIVE In-Person Sessions – In-Person classes will be held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas\, TX (Parking garage is free – no tickets to validate. If anyone asks just tell them you’re with BPI.) Coffee will be available by 7:30am each morning. You do not need to check-in at the event\, but a registration desk will be available for questions. Sign-in rosters will be passed around in the classroom for documenting attendance (which is mandatory to receive a certificate). Plus you’ll have the opportunity to visit our Exhibitor Showcase during breaks and lunch. Lunch will be provided on-site. There is time to walk to the Toyota Music Factory restaurants\, but IF YOU GO OFF-SITE IT’S ON YOUR OWN DOLLAR.\nLIVE Online Streaming Sessions – Live virtual courses via ZOOM. Log-in instructions will be emailed upon registration\, along with reminder emails 1 week prior and 1 day prior. If you do not receive email instructions\, please call/text 903-390-6665 or email north@bpi-tx.com prior to the event. Make sure to have ZOOM installed and tested. The JOIN link will be available 30 minutes prior to class starting. Online time is monitored to receive a certificate.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Descriptions\nSelect tabs below to view detailed course descriptions for each track: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Code\nResidential Code\nFire Code\nPlan Review\nPlumbing Code\nMechanical Code\nElectrical Code\nEnergy Code\nCBO Test Prep\nCode Enforcement\nPermit Technician\nTexas Accessibility\nSpecial Topics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Code Track \nTUESDAY-FULL DAY\n2024 IBC Commercial Plan Review [multiple tracks – Building Code & Plan Review]\nExplains the process of conducting a commercial plan review for small/medium sized commercial projects. The one-day class will cover the building code portion of review based on the International Building Code. Discussion will include assigning occupancy groups\, checking allowable height and area\, Looking at occupancy specific issues amongst many other topics. Class will also discuss efficiently using the code to perform your plan review. The class will discuss different methods and resources necessary to perform a successful review. This is not a code introduction class\, but it is intended for beginner to intermediate level commercial plan reviewers and also serves as a good reminder for those who have been at it for a while.\nInstructor: Bill Clayton – Shums Coda Associates \nWEDNESDAY-FULL DAY\n2024 IBC Means of Egress\nThis class is a basic overview of the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the International Building Code. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design of the means of egress in buildings. Subjects included in the class are the three parts of the means of egress including occupant loads\, egress width\, number of exits\, travel distance\, common path of egress travel and exit enclosures. Practical examples will be used to illustrate code requirements.\nInstructor: Bill Clayton – Shums Coda Associates \nTHURSDAY-FULL DAY\n2024 IBC Update and Significant Changes\nReviews the changes from the last edition to the current edition of the International Building Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participants with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work. Subjects covered in the class will include the code change process\, mixed occupancies\, atriums\, accessible means of egress and many more.\nInstructor: Bill Clayton – Shums Coda Associates \nFRIDAY-FULL DAY\n2024 IBC Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction\nThis full day class reviews the use of the alternate materials and methods requirements of the codes. It covers the code requirements for alternates and the class will review the use of ICC evaluation reports. Different types of materials and methods will be discussed. Examples of how those materials and methods should be evaluated will be provided to attendees who will have a better understanding of how to review or submit alternates.\nInstructor: Bill Clayton – Shums Coda Associates \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location \nIrving Convention Center at Las Colinas\n500 West Las Colinas Boulevard\nIrving\, TX 75039\nGet Directions >
URL:https://iccregionx.org/event/north-texas-bpi/
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SUMMARY:ICC Region X Summit 2026 - Sponsored by the Houston Chapter of ICC (Houston\, TX)
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to the ICC Region X Summit 2026: Regional Resilience & Regulatory Insights \nDear HCICC Member\,  \nAs President of the Houston Chapter of the ICC\, I am honored to invite you to the Region X Construction Code Summit 2026\, taking place on Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\, at the Houston Permitting Center. \nWe are currently navigating a pivotal moment in our profession. Between the adoption of the 2024/2027 ICC model building codes and the looming 2027 Legislative Session\, the decisions we make today will define our region’s resilience and regulatory landscape for the next decade.  \nWhy Your Participation is Important: \n\n2027 Legislative Intelligence: Gain a direct preview of the 2027 legislative trends in Texas\, Arkansas\, and Oklahoma—including state-level housing affordability mandates\, regulatory preemption\, 3D printed homes\, single-stair buildings and more.\nNational ICC Support: Hear from several ICC Board Directors including Mike Savage\, Secretary/Treasurer\, Director Andre Jaen\, Section C Director\, and Rachel Parrish\, Director At-Large on how the ICC Board is supporting local chapters in facing national issues like workforce shortages and upcoming 2027 construction codes.\nRegional “Border-Consistency” Exchange: Participate in a group discussion with colleagues throughout our region to align local amendments and reduce friction for the development community.\nSpecial Guest Speakers on Data Centers: An overview on the G12 Guideline on Data Centers offering a clear\, comprehensive\, and easy‑to‑navigate framework that aligns the most relevant code provisions for modern data center design and construction.\n\nThis summit is not only a great way to network with peers —it is a strategic forum to ensure our jurisdictions are proactive rather than reactive. By participating\, you help shape Region X and strengthen our collective voice at the state and national levels. \nFlyer – Region X Summit 2026 \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: 1100 Louisiana St.\, Suite 100 (Enterprise Plaza)\nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988044170631?aff=oddtdtcreator.\nHotel Reservation: Local hotels include: C. Baldwin by Hilton\, Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown\, and Courtyard by Marriott Houston\nConfirmation Needed By: Please confirm your participation by May 20\nLimited Space: Space is limited to 50 participants\, maximum 2 per jurisdiction\, so please RSVP on Eventbrite as quickly as possible\nQuestions: Please give me a call at 832-394-9084 wok or 281-755-4630 cell\n\nWe look forward to working with you to build a more resilient and supportive Region X. \nSincerely\, \nAlex McCray \nPresident\, Houston Chapter of the ICC \nalex.mccray@houstontx.gov | 713-248-3663
URL:https://iccregionx.org/event/icc-region-x-summit-2026-sponsored-by-the-houston-chapter-of-icc-houston-tx/
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SUMMARY:2026 Forensic Fire Fatality and Crime Scene Management
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic course will provide the participants the opportunity for hands on scientific based fire death investigations utilizing cadavers in partnership with Applied Anatomical Research Center- SHSU. Instruction will follow NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations and NFPA 1033: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators systematic processes for crime scene management from the initial scene approach through data collection\, evidence collection\, documentation and criminal scene processing. \n2026 Forensic Fire Fatality and Crime Scene Management (002) \n***LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE***\nThis course is eligible for:\n→40 Hrs. – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement(TCOLE)\n→40 Hrs. – Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)\n→Eligible for TFS 2604 \nThe “Forensic Fire Fatality and Crime Scene Management” class is hosted by the Pasadena Fire Marshal’s Office / Greater Houston Area Fire Marshal’s Council.\nFor further information contact lead instructor\, Chief David M. Brannon at dbrannon@pasadenatx.gov or by phone at (281)924-3038.DATES: June 1–5\, 2026FEE: $500/ Person LOCATION: Pasadena Fire Training Field 6600 Genoa Red Bluff Rd. Pasadena TX\, 77507
URL:https://iccregionx.org/event/2026-forensic-fire-fatality-and-crime-scene-management/
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