SN-ICC Spring 2025 Newsletter | | |
We hope you find our Spring 2025 newsletter both informative and helpful. It's a deluxe issue packed with updates, upcoming events and important announcements. While it's a long read, it's a testament to how engaged and successful we are thanks to members and associates like you.
We appreciate you taking the time to read through it.
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I want to thank our exceptional volunteers, committee members, Board, staff, and membership. Your dedication and hard work—especially coming off a successful EduCode—have been instrumental in strengthening our Chapter and advancing its mission.
As we look ahead, I’m excited for what’s to come. With a strong foundation in place, we have new opportunities to grow, engage, and make a lasting impact. Thank you all for your continued commitment—I’m looking forward to a fantastic year ahead with each of you!
Nathan Ball
2025 SN-ICC President
City of Henderson
| | | EduCode 2025 is in the Books! | | |
EduCode 2025 was an awesome experience, made possible by the dedication of our attendees, instructors, sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers! This year, we welcomed 1,100+ in-person attendees and 1,500+ online participants, making our 28th EduCode Conference & Expo one of our best yet.
A special thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors for their invaluable support and to our EduCode volunteers, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. We also appreciate the Orleans Hotel & Casino team for their outstanding service throughout the event.
Mark your calendars! The next EduCode Conference is set for February 23–27, 2026, at The Orleans Hotel & Casino Conference Center in Las Vegas. Registration opens in Fall 2025, so stay tuned for updates in your inbox, social media platforms and on the EduCode website.
| | EduCode Daily Newsletters | | |
Missed the daily EduCode newsletters for in-person attendees? No worries—we’ve got you covered! Chapter members can catch up on all the highlights, updates, and key moments from the event. Download, read, and stay connected!
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| | For additional photos, please visit the EduCode website and social media platforms. | | EduCode Volunteers: THANK YOU! | | EduCode proudly celebrates the dedication of our devoted volunteer team, who bring our mission to life year after year. We deeply appreciate your hard work—whether you're moderating classes, managing traffic, providing technical assistance, handling registrations, or supporting nightly events. While the individuals featured below represent just a few of our dedicated volunteers, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank them all. | | |
Randy Anflick
Renate Altenriederer
Makenzie Ball
Nathan Ball
Skyler Ball
John Baynes
Jackson Blomquist
Matthew Brewer
Ryan Brewer
Tana Bryant
Allen Burris
Carol Carter
Monica Caruso
Mike Clifford
Jen Collins
Zach Collins
Annette Cortorillo
Sandy Cortorillo
Diane Cottrell
Benita Crook
David Cross
Michael Cunningham
Gina Cunningham
Freddy Danser
Devin DeKing
Leo Downey
Brad Elliott
Valarie Evans
Doug Evans
Cyrus Fluitt
Valarie Fuller
Linda Gallant
Ann Gerren
Jim Gerren
Cathy Gier
Roger Gier
Johnny Goetz
Ron Grider
Jerry Grolemund
Jeff Grove
Lee Guyette
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David Guyette
David Handley
Robyn Hartman
Mark Hayes
Shaina Hipolito
Marquis Holliday
Mo Jadid
Duane Johnson
Andrew Kelly
Ian Kim
Jessica Leati
Jose D Lozano
Lorenzo Lucero
Sam Luzzi
Dana MacAllister
Shannon McEwen
Kevin McOsker
Jake Mizrahi
Amanda Moss
Jessica Murillo
Luke Musci
Elizabeth Nichols
Jon Nichols
Jonathen Nichols
Pélé Ogloza
Carla Palma
Yolanda Paloma
Duane Resop
Joel Ritchie
Paola Solaegui Rodriguez
Theresa Ross
Anissa Simmons
Ramsey Singer
Mike Teemant
Christy Theisen
Danny Tinsman
Jurgeta Tinsman
Brian Urga
William Waldron
Emilie Wiemer
Torie Winton
| | For additional photos, please visit our website and social media platforms. | | SN-ICC Salutes our 2025 EduCode Sponsors | | |
PLATINUM
4 LEAF, Inc.
Hoover Treated Wood Products
Shums Coda Associates
GOLD
Allweather Wood
Bureau Veritas
City Detect
Clariti
SDL
TRB and Associates
Willdan
SILVER
CityTechSolutions
GMS Presentations
Interwest
OmegaFlex
SafeBUILT
Selectron
West Coast Code Consulting
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BRONZE
AACE
American Chemistry Council
American Fire Alarm Association (AFAA)
Arxada
BPR
Cast Iron Soils Pipe Institute
City of Las Vegas
Clark County
Cloud Permit
Comcate
Eastern Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Inc.
Fire Shield
Gypsum Association
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
International Accreditation Services
International Code Council
McKeon Door
McWane Plumbing
Oracle
SI Certs
Simpson Strong Tie
Spears
Tolemi
True North
UL Solutions
Universal Engineering Sciences
VCA Code
Veripic
| | Stay sharp and stay certified! | | |
Our Education Committee is hard at work putting the finishing touches on an exciting lineup of classes for the year. Topics currently in the works include tankless water heaters, Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS), and the growing role of artificial intelligence in the building industry. These courses are a smart way to keep learning while fulfilling your CEU requirements.
Have an idea for a class or topic you’d like to see offered? We’d love to hear from you—reach out and share your suggestions!
| | 2025 Installation Banquet | | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Installation and Awards Banquet on January 25, at Chinitas Tapas & Sushi in Henderson, NV. We hope you had a fantastic evening celebrating our new Board of Directors and honoring members for their outstanding contributions.
More event photos are available on our website and social media platforms. Not finding a specific photo? Please reach out to us at contact@snicc.org.
For those who couldn't attend, we missed you and look forward to seeing you at future events!
| | For additional photos, please visit our website and social media platforms. | | Chapter Seeking Secretary/Treasurer Candidates | | |
Big changes ahead! Our Secretary/Treasurer, Jonathen Nichols, is retiring, and we’re looking for a dedicated Chapter member to step into this key role starting January 2026. To make the transition seamless, the selected candidate can shadow Jonathen starting in July 2025.
If you’re a Nevada-based Chapter member in good standing and meet the Government Member requirements, this is your chance to get involved! Want to know more about the role? Email TreasurerSNICC@outlook.com for details.
Interested? Contact Executive Director John Blomquist at contact@snicc.org by April 30, 2025. The Board of Directors will review and appoint the next Secretary/Treasurer—could it be you?
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The Board of Directors have begun preparing the FY'25-'26 Chapter budget, which will be presented for members review and approval at the June 12, 2025, Chapter membership meeting.
We want your input! Help shape our spending plan for the next fiscal year by submitting your suggestions and funding requests through our Funding Request Form by May 1st.
Spending categories include:
🔹 Code Development
📚 Education & Professional Development
🎉 Membership Meetings & Special Events
🌍 Public Outreach
Your feedback helps us invest in what matters most to our Chapter. Submit your ideas today!
Funding Request Form
| | Committed to a Safe Built Environment | | Code Committee Advance Key Code Change Proposals | | |
The SN-ICC Code Committee has been hard at work, finalizing and submitting 19 code change proposals to ICC on behalf of our Chapter for the upcoming Committee Action Hearings #2 (CAH2) this April in Orlando. These changes cover IBC general provisions and the IRC, and the committee collaborated closely with ICC staff to give them the best chance of passage. Our committee chairs, Allen Burris and Jeff Grove, are also working with jurisdictions and industry partners to strengthen support for these proposals. The hearings begin on April 27th.
The CAH2 monographs were released on March 13, 2025 and can be found on ICC's website HERE. Our committee is diligently reviewing all proposed changes to assess their impact on Southern Nevada. We are engaging with proponents to offer support or suggest modifications that better align with the needs of SN-ICC and its members. Stay tuned for updates as we continue advocating for meaningful code improvements!
| | Local Amendment Process Nearing Completion | | The local Amendment process is nearing completion. At this point, all the industry meetings have been held, and suggested changes have been made. The amendment packages are being proofread and finalized for submittal to the applicable city councils and county commissions. The committee anticipates the amendments to be ratified by each jurisdiction in the coming months. It is not possible to know the actual date of adoption until each jurisdiction has voted; however, the committee anticipates adoption coming early summer. If this follows the traditional path, there will be a grace period to allow the use of the current adopted code until near the end the year. | | |
The Southern Nevada Building Officials (SNBO) have reached a significant milestone in the 2024 code cycle, having completed all local industry meetings. The committees are now finalizing the amendments, incorporating feedback received and adding a few new revisions.
SNBO aims to finalize all amendment packages before the end of March, allowing building officials to begin the code adoption process within their respective jurisdictions. This collaborative effort helps ensure the amendments are practical, effective, and aligned with the needs of the region’s building industry and communities.
Visit our SNBO website HERE to stay up-to-date and see the most current versions of the amendment proposals. Thank you to everyone who participated!
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Michael Cunningham, P.E., C.B.O.
Deputy Community Development Director, City of Las Vegas
SNBO Chair
| | Building Safety Month - May | | Public Outreach and Community Connections | | Scholarship Program Update | | |
Thank You, Scholarship Application Scorers!
A huge thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help score this year’s scholarship applications! We had 25 volunteers who have graciously volunteered their time to this effort.
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) is in the final stages of screening applications, and once that process is complete, we’ll distribute them for scoring. Our Scholarship Sub-Committee Chair, Michael Cunningham, will be coordinating a meeting soon to guide volunteers through the process. Stay tuned for details!
Thank you again for your time and dedication!
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We are thrilled to award nine $2,500 swim grants in 2025 to Park and Recreation Departments across Southern Nevada, helping to provide free swim lessons for toddlers aged 4 and younger. This $22,500 program continues to be well received and plays a vital role in promoting water and facility safety in our community.
This year’s grant recipients:
Clark County
City of Las Vegas
City of North Las Vegas
City of Henderson
Boulder City
Mesquite
Nye County
Beatty General Improvement District
Southern Nevada Child Drowning Prevention Coalition
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The Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council (SN-ICC) is dedicated to supporting its stakeholders in creating and maintaining safe built environments. In line with this mission, we actively support local initiatives that foster community engagement, workforce development, and cultivate future industry professionals.
We are honored to assist the Walker Elementary's Robotics team in their participation at the CREATE Robotics U.S. Open Tournament this spring, providing them with opportunities to showcase their skills on a national platform. Additionally, our support extends to students from the Northeast Career and Technical Academy (NECTA), a part of the Clark County School District, enabling them to compete in the Nevada State SkillsUSA Competition in Reno. These initiatives empower students, enhance their technical competencies, and promote leadership within the construction and engineering sectors, ensuring a robust and competent workforce dedicated to maintaining safe built environments.
SN-ICC is also proud to be a sponsor of Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas' 5th Annual Putt Fore Homes Golf Tournament on April 14, 2025, at the Red Rock Country Club. This event is instrumental in funding affordable housing initiatives, directly contributing to the development of secure and stable communities in Southern Nevada. Find out more about the tournament HERE.
Notably, these funding initiatives were inspired by ideas and requests from our membership.
| | A big thank you from Walker Elementary's Robotics Team to SN-ICC for their support! | | |
📦 May – HomeAid Annual Baby Essentials Drive
📚 July – SN-ICC's Annual School Supply Drive
Bring your donation items to July's Chapter membership meeting on July 10th.
| | Stay tuned for details on how you can get involved with Public Outreach! | | ICC Board of Directors Update | | |
It’s been a busy and rewarding four and a half months since my election to the ICC Board of Directors at the Annual Business Meeting in Long Beach in October 2024.
Since joining the Board, I’ve had the opportunity to:
- Attend ICC BOD orientation in Washington, D.C. (November 2024)
- Participate in the ICC Board Meeting in West Palm Beach, FL (December 2024)
- Engage in CP Review Committee and Investment Committee meetings (December 2024 - February 2025)
- Attend EduCode (February 2025)
- Visit 8 ICC Chapters in Nevada, California, and Utah for officer installation programs (December 2024 - February 2025)
- Prepare for the upcoming ICC Board Meeting in Orlando, FL (April 2025)
- Meet an incredible number of sharp, professional ICC members throughout the U.S. and internationally
- Listen to and provide feedback to members regarding ICC activities, concerns, and future goals
I truly appreciate all of the kind words, support, and guidance I’ve received along the way — it’s an honor to serve our members and help advance the mission of ICC.
Best,
Sam Palmer
ICC Director-at-Large
| | ICC Government Relations Update | | |
Greetings from ICC! The ICC Government Relations team publishes a monthly report for building safety professionals. Three highlights from our recent March Update are:
- World Water Awareness Month
The second annual World Water Awareness campaign includes information and resources, including in-depth articles on water conservation initiatives and the advantages of using the International Codes® (I-Codes) to combat water scarcity, that will help guide decision-makers in managing limited natural resources on a global scale.
Join a Code Council Virtual Event here.
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ICC Leadership Week & 2025 Committee Action Hearings – Group B #1 – Register today!
The International Codes® (I-Codes) — developed by the International Code Council — are a family of 15 coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable structures. Participation in the Code Council’s Code Development Process is vital to the development of the codes that protect communities across the world.
The schedule for the 2025 Committee Action Hearings (CAH #1) Group B is now available here. The 2025 CAH #1 begins Sunday, April 27, and is open to the public. It will take place during ICC Leadership Week, an event that offers Code Council members the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and network with other building safety professionals.
Read more here ➜
- FROM NAHB: 2024 IRC offers lower building costs
The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) offers home builders more compliance paths and lower building costs compared to the 2021 IECC, according to a cost analysis by Home Innovation Research Labs (HIRL). This analysis followed an earlier HIRL analysis on the 2024 IRC that found “no cost impact or even a cost savings for new homes compared to the 2021 codes.”
NAHB staff and members served on the 2024 IECC Residential consensus committee to ensure that builder’s interests were well represented, and affordable homeownership was at the forefront of committee deliberations. Following the DOE’s determination, several jurisdictions have started reviewing the 2024 IECC for adoption.
Read more here ➜
Read the full report here:
March 2025 edition of the ICC Government Relations Monthly Update
Questions? Just ask Karyn or Kevin!
| | Membership Night with the Vegas Golden Knights | | |
Our SN-ICC Membership Night at T-Mobile Arena on March 22nd had it all!
🏒 150 members and guests combined. A 6-3 VGK win. A Tomas Hertl hat trick. A Zamboni ride.
We brought the energy to the stands while the Golden Knights brought it to the ice—and one of our members even got the chance to ride the Zamboni during intermission! 🙌🧊
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us—it’s your dedication that makes the Southern Nevada Chapter such a connected and supportive community.
| | Final Call for 2025 Membership Renewals! | | |
We’re over 90% renewed for 2025, and we’re reaching out to the last few members who haven’t yet renewed! If you haven’t submitted your renewal, please check your inbox (or junk email) for an email from our QuickBooks system with the subject line "Pledge from Southern Nevada ICC."
We also encourage you to update your contact information to ensure we have the most accurate details on file. Click/tap HERE to update your email, phone number, or address.
Questions or need another invoice sent out? Reach out to us at contact@snicc.org. Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to another great year ahead!
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Not receiving Chapter emails? If you or someone you know isn’t receiving Chapter emails, please note that as of March 2024, we’ve been sending membership email blasts from contact@snicc.org via Constant Contact and membership renewal emails through QuickBooks. Additionally, some emails may come from snicc.org@gmail.com. As a result, some messages may end up in your junk folder or be held by your IT department.
📌How to Stay Connected
✅ Check your junk or spam folder for missing emails
✅ Ask your IT team to review any quarantine or on-hold folders
✅ Mark emails and release from contact@snicc.org, snicc.org@gmail.com, and QuickBooks as safe
✅ Outlook users – see Microsoft’s guidance on managing email filters
If you continue to have issues, consider providing a secondary email to ensure you stay informed. If you'd like to update your email, address, or phone number, you can do so HERE!
| | Chapter Meeting Registration | | |
In addition to Chapter meeting sign-up emails, you can also register for our monthly meetings through our website or social media platforms. Be sure to sign up in advance—seats are limited!
Chapter Meeting Registration
Interested in presenting or have a topic you'd like to see covered at a Chapter meeting or a class/course? Don't hesitate to let us know!
| | Recent Meeting and Class Materials: | | We’ve been working to grow our social presence for both SN-ICC and EduCode, and we’d love your support! Come give us a like, follow, and/or a shout-out as we continue to share updates, events, and industry insights. | | Our Mission: Building a Safer Future | | The Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council (SN-ICC) is committed to supporting its stakeholders in the creation and maintenance of a safe built environment. Through collaboration, education, and code development, we work to ensure the highest standards of safety and resilience in our communities. | | 2025 Board Members and Staff | | |
Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council
P.O. Box 400067
Las Vegas, NV 89140
702-406-3719
www.snicc.org
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