About Region I of the International Code Council Chapter

Region I was established in 2014 and incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)6 in 2015. We are made up of three states California, Hawaii and Nevada including 32 ICC Chapters. We are dedicated to excellence in education and engagement at the Local, Regional, National, and International levels, promoting a safer environment for all by bringing together individuals engaged in the Administration, Enforcement, and Implementation of all codes related to the built environment. Region I States include California Hawaii Nevada.

To provide the highest quality codes, standards, products and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment.

Our Mission

Region Chapters Include

California Building Officials (CALBO)
California Building Inspector Group (CALBIG)
Central Coast
Central Coast Fire Prevention Assn
Citrus Belt Chapter
Coachella Valley County Building Officials Assoc. of California (CBOAC)
East Bay
Foothill
High Country
High Desert
Laney College (inactive)
Los Angeles Basin
Monterey Bay
Northern California Fire Prevention Officers
Orange Empire Peninsula
Redwood Empire Assoc. of Code Officials (REACO)

Sacramento Valley Assoc. of Building Officials (SVABO)
San Diego Area
San Diego County Fire Prevention Officers
San Joaquin Valley
San Mateo – Santa Clara Fire Service (inactive)
Shasta Cascade
Southern California Fire Prevention Officers
Ventura
Yosemite
Hawaii Association of County
Northern Nevada Building Officials
Southern Nevada Building Officials
Fire Prevention Association of Nevada

Industry Partners

CSG Consultants

Officers & Board Members

Officers

James Gerren

President

Ian Hardage

First Vice President

Edward J. Kaminski

Secretary

Tim Fiske

Treasurer

Tim Spears

Past President

Board of Directors

James Gerren

President

Ian Hardage

First Vice President

Edward J. Kaminski

Secretary

Tim Fiske

Treasurer

Tim Spears

Past President

James Gerren, President

Director/Building Official, Clark County Bldg & Fire Prevention

Ian Hardage,
First Vice President

Fire Marshal, South San Francisco Fire Department

Edward J. Kaminski, Secretary

Fire Protection Engineer, Clark County Fire Department

Tim Fiske,
Treasurer

Chief Building Official, City of Ventura

Tim Spears, Past President

Fire Marshal – South San Joaquin County Fire Authority

Randy Metz, Board Liasion

International Code Council – Board of Directors

Karyn Beebe, Government Relations Manager

International Code Council

Become A Chapter Member

Memberships available for the calendar year are as follows:

Professional Membership

A designated representative of a governmental unit or agency engaged in the administration or formulation of laws and ordinances relating to building construction including but not limited to.

Industry Membership

Members shall be a individual or firm, incorporated or unincorporated, engaged in the practice of architecture, engineering, private third-party inspection services, manufacturing or sale of products, materials, services related to construction or building regulations.

Honorary Membership

An individual who has rendered outstanding and meritorious services in the furtherance of the objectives of this Chapter and who shall be proposed by the Board of Directors and confirmed by a majority vote at any regular meeting.

Retired Membership

Any former Professional member who is retired.

Student Membership

An individual enrolled in classes or a course or study in Building Inspection Technology or related fields of instruction and not eligible for Professional Membership.

About the International Code Council

The International Code Council is a nonprofit association that provides a wide range of building safety solutions including product evaluation, accreditation, certification, codification and training. It develops model codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.

Vision

Protect the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities.

Mission

To provide the highest quality codes, standards, products and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment.

Values

Customer Value, Integrity and Trust, Member Focus, Professionalism, Public Service, & Quality.

About Region I of the International Code Council Chapter