In Part 2 of our two-part series, the Building Safety Journal takes a look at how states across the country are embracing adult changing tables with grants, legislation and expedited…
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Articles from August 2024
The Aquarium of the Pacific Offers Exquisite Architecture and Aquatic Life in Long Beach
With approximately 12,000 animals, more than 100 exhibits and a 29,000 square-foot expansion, the Aquarium of the Pacific offers something for everyone.
The 2024 International Code Council Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings (October 20-31) is fast approaching. This significant event is the highlight of the year in building safety, and…
CodeNotes: Joining of Metallic Tubing and Piping Using Press-Connect Fittings
Press-connect fittings are designed to create tubing and piping joints and are an alternative joining method that does not reduce the wall thickness of the tubing or pipe like traditional threaded joints do.
This edition of CodeNotes — Joining of Metallic Tubing and Piping Using Press-Connect Fittings — is based on the 2021 International Mechanical Code®, 2021 International Plumbing Code®, 2021 International Fuel…
Understanding ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazards
The Code Council is partnering with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety to create a series of hazard mitigation standards aimed at protecting residential structures.
In the face of increasing natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires, building resilience is becoming more important than ever before. The International Code Council, an ANSI-accredited standards-developing organization, is…
Upcoming Release of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and International Residential Code with Energy Conservation Provisions
The 2024 IECC and 2024 IRC with energy conservation provisions will be available by the end of August, 2024, in both digital and print formats.
The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®) and 2024 International Residential Code® (IRC®) with energy conservation provisions will be available by the end of August 2024, in both digital and…
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