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Over 150 Nashville Codes Staff to Attend the ICC Annual…

Local Codes and Building Safety…

Two Rivers Mansion is one…

Spencer Brown’s dedication to eradicate…

Over 150 Nashville Codes Staff to Attend the ICC Annual…

Local Codes and Building Safety…

The ICC Annual Conference and Expo will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, Oct. 18-21. This year’s event brings together premier educational sessions, meaningful networking, an inspiring keynote address, musical entertainment and opportunities to volunteer locally. Dalton…

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Embrace 200 Years of History, Culture and Architectural Advancements at…

Two Rivers Mansion is one…

There are a lot of incredible and historic mansions throughout Tennessee, but Two Rivers Mansion stands apart for a number of reasons. First and foremost, in addition to the mid-1800s mansion, guests can peruse the…

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Spencer Brown Receives 2025 PMG Leadership Award

Spencer Brown’s dedication to eradicate…

ICC PMG Leadership Award recipients are recognized for growth and enhancement of plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and swimming/pool (PMG) codes and standards, advocacy in state and local code adoptions, PMG…

September 2nd, 2026 •

Deep Dives

Ryman Auditorium & Opry House Highlight the Timeless Nature of Great Music

Ryman Auditorium and Opry House are two of the world’s most legendary music venues, providing experiences and unrivaled acoustics that shouldn’t be missed.

The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee is one of the most notable and historic music venues ever built. Ed Sheeran calls it the best venue in the United States; Coldplay…

September 2nd, 2026 •

Personal Perspectives

Chief Robert Marshall Honored for Excellence in Fire and Life Safety

The Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award honors individuals who have dedicated themselves to saving lives and property through their work on code development, fire prevention and fire service leadership.

The International Code Council (ICC) and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire & Life Safety Section presented the 2026 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award to Chief Robert…

September 2nd, 2026 •

Personal Perspectives

Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About the Master Code Professional Certification and More, Answered

Member-submitted questions about building codes, problem solving and more are answered by Senior Building Inspector for the San Francisco International Airport, Joseph Yu.

Joseph Yu, CBO, CFM, CSP, Senior Building Inspector for the San Francisco International Airport, joined us on our “Ask Me Anything” series on the International Code Council’s (ICC) online member…

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Local Codes and Building Safety…

Two Rivers Mansion is one…

Spencer Brown’s dedication to eradicate…

Local Codes and Building Safety…

Two Rivers Mansion is one…

Spencer Brown’s dedication to eradicate…

Ryman Auditorium and Opry House are two of the world’s most legendary music venues, providing experiences and unrivaled acoustics that shouldn’t be missed.

The Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award honors individuals who have dedicated themselves to saving lives and property through their work on code development, fire prevention and fire service leadership.

Member-submitted questions about building codes, problem solving and more are answered by Senior Building Inspector for the San Francisco International Airport, Joseph Yu.

Submissions