ICC: Proposed Legislation Supports Building Safety
December 24, 2007 // Published as a news service by IHS
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The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007, legislation aimed at providing federal grants to building departments to enhance public safety, was introduced on Capitol Hill.
The grant would provide $100 million over five years to help local governments hire, train and equip code officials, including building and fire inspectors.
If approved by Congress, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act would support hiring and training those code officials to save lives and protect property.
It also would aid communities that see their resources stretched when they face building booms or major rebuilds after a disaster. Studies show that every dollar invested to build stronger and safer results in savings of $4 to $7 in reduced damages when a disaster occurs.
"Too often, especially in smaller communities, there simply aren't sufficient resources for building safety," said Rick Weiland, International Code Council (ICC) CEO.
"Safety in homes, schools and all buildings for children, adults and seniors is a priority of every community in America. Congress is stepping forward to act on that priority," Weiland said. "Better building through better code enforcement is clearly in the best interests of our country and every community in it."
The Community Building Code Administration Grant Program Act awaits consideration by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and the House Committee on Financial Services.
Source: International Code Council (ICC).