This January marks John Belcik’s first year as CEO of the International Code Council (ICC). After a productive year working alongside ICC members, partners, the Board of Directors and staff, the Building Safety Journal spoke with Belcik about what’s next. How do you…
The ICC Board has established a new framework for developing the 2030 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®) that moves its content into two documents, the IECC and IECC Expanded. This split ensures that ICC…
On December 5, 2025, the International Code Council (ICC) and its Board of Directors presented representatives from the Cayman Islands Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure with the…
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Drexel University offers crucial insights into a surprising yet vital factor for building safety: the power of flow velocity, or how fast the water travels,…
In theory, a toilet bowl should only receive urine, feces and toilet paper. In reality, our consumer society has progressively invented new products, many of which end up being flushed down the toilet – greatly impacting the performance of toilet drainlines. Fatbergs,…
Water heaters are indispensable to any building plumbing system, yet their sizing and placement are often misunderstood or undervalued. While the International Plumbing Code® (IPC®) offers clear guidance on installation and performance expectations,…
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