OAKLAND, CA - The International Code Council will unveil a certification program to ensure that code officials understand the application of green building technologies. The group, which creates codes used to build residential and commercial buildings, also wants to ensure that green buildings are safe. Most U.S. cities, counties and states use the safety-related International Codes developed by the council, it said.
"The International Code Council and its members are proud of their support to protect the public through responsible and innovative green building technology that is safe, sustainable and affordable," said Council CEO Rick Weiland. "The Green Building Professional Certification is a tool that communities and code officials can use to help ensure that green building programs can be implemented in a coordinated manner with the International Codes."
The certification will test an official's knowledge about the dominant green building rating systems, such as LEED, Green Globes and National Green Building Standard for residential construction. It also will help ensure officials understand the green attributes of International Codes, such as the International Energy Conservation Code and the International Plumbing Code. The council is creating a committee of experts versed in green business practices to develop the certification.
Source: Greener Buildings