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Articles from March 2025
The Importance of Testing Products for Building Safety
Testing building products not only supports safety but also advances innovation, trust and compliance in the construction industry.
When Disaster Strikes Institute: Preparing Building Safety Professionals for the Aftermath of a Disaster
This program offers valuable instruction, hands-on activities and case studies, all designed to prepare building safety professionals to plan for, respond to and evaluate damage to our built environment after a disaster.
The safety and well-being of our communities depend on preparedness, response and an organized recovery effort. The International Code Council’s When Disaster Strikes (WDS) Institute provides essential training for those who play…
Elliott Emphasizes Value of MCP Certifications in Award-Winning Career
Elliott currently holds 62 renewable and five non-renewable Code Council certifications that took him years to earn.
Earning three master-level certifications and serving in extensive International Code Council roles were instrumental in Bill Elliott’s remarkable career as a Texas building official. Now retired in Carrollton, Texas, Elliott…
Matthew Hunter, Northeast Regional Manager at the American Wood Council, Receives 2024 Educator of the Year Award
The Code Council is proud to honor Matthew Hunter, CBO, BCO, Northeast Regional Manager at the American Wood Council, with the 2024 Educator of the Year Award.
Matthew Hunter, the recipient of the International Code Council’s 2024 Educator of the Year Award, has helped thousands of students learn how to become better building safety professionals by taking…
Code Corner: 2024 International Building Code Table 307.1 (1): Combustible Dusts
The Building Safety Journal’s series, Code Corner, explores sections of the I-Codes each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes.
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…
International Residential Code Housing Affordability Analysis: Request for Proposals
The Code Council is seeking proposals from professional consulting service providers and/or academic institutions to conduct a study of its International Residential Code®.
The International Code Council is committed to advancing housing affordability while assuring buildings are safe and resilient. The International Residential Code® (IRC) is updated through an iterative process and many…
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