Articles Tagged with ''disaster relief''

PODCAST: Defending Against Natural Disasters with Building Codes

March 10, 2023

Building Enclosure was joined by Karl Fippinger, Vice President, Fire and Disaster Mitigation at the International Code Council. Karl recently joined the FEMA Mitigation Assessment Team that was deployed to evaluate building performance in areas that were affected by Hurricane Ian.

Architects Celebrate Passage of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act

December 7, 2022

The American Institute of Architects is applauding Congressional passage of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill focused on resilience and equity by improving climate and natural hazard resilience among vulnerable communities.

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $10,000 to Support Tennessee Tornado Relief Efforts

March 12, 2020

In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that recently swept through Tennessee, Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced it has made a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist in relief and recovery efforts throughout the region.

FEMA Strengthens Construction Standards for Disaster Recovery

January 17, 2020

The agency updates its Recovery Interim Policy Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications and Standards for Public Assistance, which leverages the International Codes to mitigate against risks from wildfire and other natural hazards.

House of Representatives Passes Disaster Recovery Funds Bill

November 19, 2019

Funding also provided to train code officials and the construction industry in the latest codes.

ICC and ANCR Release Publication on Resilience

December 13, 2018

This compendium is the most in-depth analysis to date of the importance of building codes in relation to community resilience.

Disaster Response Alliance Mobilizes Skilled Professionals

October 17, 2018

The International Code Council and the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations created a single national database of code officials, engineers and other skilled volunteers to respond in the event of a future disaster.

AIA Applauds Passage of Disaster Recovery Reform Act

October 3, 2018

Legislation paves way for enhanced national guidelines for building safety assessments following disasters.

Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Louisiana Flood Relief

August 23, 2016

Simpson Strong-Tie has made a $10,000 donation to assist in disaster relief response and recovery efforts following the severe flooding in Louisiana.

Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Disaster Relief for West Virginia

July 1, 2016

Simpson Strong-Tie announced it is making a $10,000 donation to assist in emergency response and relief efforts as flash floods continue to rage through West Virginia.

This presentation reviews a variety of building types to discuss the continuity of detailing required to manage moisture, air, vapor, and thermal performance, as well as wind resistance requirements at the critical wall-to-roof interface.

This webinar will cover the latest in whole building airtightness test methods, current and projected code requirements, training and certification requirements and resources to allow you to specify this requirement.

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