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Columns written by Julie Ruth (JRuth Code Consulting), AAMA's Code Consultant

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Residential Code Arena Column
The following articles were originally published in Window & Door Magazine.

2011 Issues
ICC Refines Code Change Process (October/November 2011)
We Can't Always Speak with One Voice (September 2011)
Many Issues Still to be Tackled in IgCC (August 2011)
The Not-So-Final 2012 IECC (May 2011)
Already Time to Prepare for 2012 Code Changes (March/April 2011)
One Set of More Stringent Energy Requirements (January/February 2011)

2010 Issues
New Path: Outcome-Based Compliance (October/November 2010)
More than 100 Years Old and Green (September 2010)
Many Wins for Industry at Recent Hearings (August 2010)
Some 2012 Code Changes Now in Place (June/July 2010)
IgCC Adds to Hectic ICC Schedule (May 2010)
Another New Code? (March/April 2010)
A Report on Last Fall’s ICC Code Development Hearings (January/February 2010)

2009 Issues
The Economic Impact of Energy Codes (October/November 2009)
House Bill Would Ratchet Down Energy Codes Significantly (September 2009)
ICC Tightening Rules to Avoid Conflicts of Interest (August 2009)
Answering the FAQs on the 2009 International Codes (June/July 2009)
ICC Changes Offer Bigger Voice to Industry (May 2009)
New Administration Promises Change for Industry (March/April 2009)
ICC Takes Steps to Shorten Code Hearings (February 2009)
Questions Raised About Government Role at ICC (January 2009)

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Commercial Codes & Standards Column
The following articles were originally published in Glass Magazine. This column began with the April 2011 issue.

2011 Issues
We All Have a Voice (December 2011)
ICC finalizing last of the 2012 International Codes (November 2011)
IgCC Could Bring Green Construction to the Mainstream, but Hurdles Remain (October 2011)
Recent Tornadoes Call Attention to Wind Load Provisions (August 2011)
2012 IECC Appeals Raise Questions Regarding Voting Eligibility (June/July 2011)
A Preview of the 2012 International Building Code (April 2011)