Before the COVID-19 pandemic, few considered the idea of virtual inspections. It seemed like a foreign concept for an industry that had developed and established a successful set of procedures…
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Clark County, WA is Leading the Way on Virtual Inspections
Clark County, WA has been a pioneer in technology deployment, from virtual inspections performed remotely to drones that can explore areas that can’t be easily reached.
Retired Code Official and Code Development Hearings Moderator John N. Terry Receives 2024 Bobby J. Fowler Award
The Bobby J. Fowler Award is the most prestigious award presented by the Code Council. For 2024 recipient John N. Terry, the award's legacy, including the impressive list of previous recipients, makes it even more meaningful.
The Bobby J. Fowler Award was created to honor the memory of the first chairman of the International Code Council Board of Directors. Fowler famously led the charge to develop…
Code Corner: 2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code Chapter 3: General Regulations
The Building Safety Journal’s series, Code Corner, explores sections of the I-Codes each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 3 of the 2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code: General Regulations.
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 and affordable…
San Diego Chapter Champions Military Families Career Path Program
San Diego is home to multiple military installations, including over 115,000 active-duty service members split between the Navy and Marine Corps. Over 230,000 military veterans call the area home as well.
In partnership with Vets2PM, the International Code Council’s Military Families Career Path Program (MFCPP) educates veterans who are transitioning to civilian life, along with their family members, about building safety…
Nominations Are Now Open for the 2025 International Code Council Awards
The 2025 Code Council Awards Program is now open and accepting nominations through March 15, 2025.
Each year the International Code Council provides an opportunity for individuals to recognize their colleagues and peers for the important work they do by highlighting their achievements in leadership, innovation…
Public Comment Period Open for the 2024 Group A International Codes
The public comments will be heard jointly with public comments from the Group B cycle April 19-28, 2026.
The International Code Council is now accepting public comments on the 2024 Group A cycle International Code® (I-Code) change proposals, with the submission deadline set for 11:59 p.m. PT on…
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