About AWC
Building Codes
AWC ensures the recognition of wood products in model, state
and local building codes. AWC is actively involved in developing
building codes and standards, proposing and advancing code
changes, participating in committee activities, providing information to code officials, and encouraging the acceptance of industry
standards and guidelines.
Why AWC?
The American Wood Council’s (AWC) engineers
and building code staff routinely engage code officials, designers, builders and industry experts
on building code specifications for wood used in
construction. By connecting with the industry,
code officials will be provided with updates on
the latest technical issues and educational offerings related to lumber, engineered wood products and wood structural panels.
Engineering and Research
AWC develops state-of-the-art engineering data, technology, and
standards (such as the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for
Wood Construction) on structural wood products for use by design professionals and code officials to assure safe and efficient
design and construction with wood structural elements. AWC
also reviews, coordinates, and conducts research on the structural and fire performance of wood products, systems and assemblies in support of the industry’s code and regulatory programs
to facilitate performance-based acceptance of wood products.
Technology Transfer
AWC provides technical information, technical publications,
seminars, webinars and self-directed education on wood design
for engineered and traditional wood products. AWC has also developed a service to respond to technical inquiries on building
codes, standards, and other design information regarding traditional and engineered wood products. Contact the AWC Help
Desk at 202-463-4713, or by e-mail at info@awc.org.
222 Catoctin Circle SE, Suite 201
Leesburg, VA 20175
www.awc.org
Code Official
Connections
Get Connected
The AWC Code Official Connections program ensures
code officials are among the first recipients of the most
up-to-date building code related wood design and
construction information and technical support to assist in the evaluation and inspection of wood buildings.
Standards & Design Tools
Since 1944, AWC standards have ensured wood product acceptance through their domestic and international adoption. They are extensively referenced in the
ICC model codes. Standards include:
Code Official
Connections
Application
Sign-up for Code Official Connections and receive:
■ Free electronic or discounted Technical Publications
(see examples to the right)
Name*
■ WoodPost, a bi-weekly e-newsletter tailored for
code officials
Title
■ Free building department access to WoodWorks®
software
Employer (authority having jurisdiction)*
■ Announcements of education programs offering
ICC Preferred Provider CEU and other credits
Phone*
No Cost
Qualified code officials can join Code Official
Connections for free. Verification may be requested
(see application). If you do not qualify, AWC also offers a
Design Professional Membership for an annual fee.
Free Continuing Education
AWC – through the International Code Council (ICC)
Education Preferred Provider Program, the National
Council of Structural Engineers Associations Diamond
Review Program, and the American Institute of
Architects Continuing Education System – grants continuing education units (CEUs), professional development hours, or Health, Safety and Welfare Learning
Units respectively. Beginning in 2016, 50 percent of the
CEUs required by ICC for certification renewal must be
earned from training by ICC or an ICC Preferred Provider
– compared to 20 percent in 2015.
Address
Free Electronic Standard
City/State/Zip
Choose one free AWC/ANSI standard PDF when you
sign up for Code Official Connections.
Government Email (e.g., name@city.gov)*
Print Publication Discounts
Publication
List
Connections
Wood Design Package
w/ NDS and SDPWS
$150
$75
Wood Frame Construction
Manual
$80
$40
Print Publication Savings: $115
Use the application form at right or, for added
convenience, you may sign up online! Just visit
www.awc.org/codeconnections
* Required information
Choose one free AWC Standard PDF: ❐ NDS ❐ SDPWS ❐ WFCM
❐ Check here to receive WoodWorks® Software
Qualified officials are those who administer or enforce
codes and are employees of an ICC governmental
member organization. Applications are reviewed for
verification. You will receive an email after your application is processed. Contact us if you require quick turnaround to order publications and we will try to accommodate your request.
Please send completed application to:
Code Official Connections, AWC, 222 Catoctin Circle,
SE, Suite 201, Leesburg, VA 20175
OR, scan and email completed application to:
codeconnections@awc.org