The International Code Council and the Oman Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) recently completed a series of workshops in Muscat, marking a significant advancement in the development of…
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Articles from September 2024
International Code Council Continues Engagement in Oman with Workshops to Review Draft Oman Building Code
The feedback gathered will be instrumental in finalizing the full suite of Oman building codes, scheduled for completion in the first half of 2025, with support materials to follow in the ensuing months.
Code Council Board Presents 2024 Proposed Amendments to the Code Council Bylaws for Consideration and Approval
These proposed amendments are the result of extensive consideration and discussion by your Board of Directors and the Bylaws Committee, and we recommend that at this year’s Annual Business Meeting in Long Beach, California, the membership takes action to protect the integrity of its Board of Directors.
This year, the International Code Council Board of Directors presents proposed amendments to the ICC Bylaws and Certificate of Incorporation for ICC voting member consideration and approval. These proposed amendments…
The International Code Council’s Role in Code Development and Building Safety
Building and fire regulations within the U.S. originally grew out of local and regional codes. These codes have evolved into the I-Codes and the associated code development process of today.
The issue of single exits in R-2 occupancies (multi-family residential dwellings), is generating significant discussion, particularly around a push to increase building height where a single exit is permitted. These…
2027 International Energy Conservation Code Scope, Intent and Board Commentary Final – Public Notice
Public comments for the 2027 IECC with the updated scope and intent will be open for submittal from October 7 through December 9, 2024.
With the recent announcement of the final Scope and Intent for the 2027 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC) and Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code® and energy appendices, the…
Code Corner: 2021 International Plumbing Code Chapter 6: Water Supply and Distribution
In this month's Code Corner series, we’re spotlighting Chapter 6 of the 2021 International Plumbing Code: Water Supply and Distribution.
The International Codes® (I-Codes), developed by the International Code Council, are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable…
S.K. Ghosh Associates Welcomes Dr. Jared Brewe as New Vice President
In his role, Dr. Brewe will serve as a technical consultant on structural codes and standards, providing expertise to agencies involved in the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure.
S. K. Ghosh Associates (SKGA), part of the International Code Council family of solutions, recently announced the appointment of Dr. Jared Brewe, P.E., S.E. as its new Vice President. In…
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