Last October, Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented flooding in the area located east of Knoxville, TN, south of Lexington, KY, and north of Asheville, NC, impacting over 6,000 residents. As…
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ICC Region VIII Board President Jeff Canon Leads Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in Tennessee
Canon has helped countless people in the aftermath of the hurricane and now leads the charge to move people back into permanent homes.
How Tribal Nations Are Leading the Way on Building Code Adoption
Tribal nations, like other jurisdictions around the country, view building codes as vital means to protect the health and safety of their community as well as promote economic investment and development in their community.
The inherent sovereignty of tribal nations pre-dates the sovereignty of the colonies and the United States. The long line of U.S. Supreme Court cases continuing to this day echoes the…
Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: Women in the Plumbing Industry (Part 2)
Three plumbers from different parts of the world share their journeys, insights and advice for young professionals considering a plumbing career.
This is Part 2 of a 2-Part series exploring trends and expert advice from professionals in the plumbing industry. To read Part 1, click here. In this article, Tom Roberts,…
UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute Recommends IWUIC Adoption Following Lahaina Fire
Following the Lahaina Fire in Maui, UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute recommends adoption of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Recognizing how modern building codes save lives and protect property from fire, earlier this year UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) released a report recommending the adoption of the International…
Davidson’s Decades of Volunteer Work Earns 2024 Community Service Award
The Code Council’s Community Service Award recognizes outstanding service that promotes public health, safety and welfare. From his early involvement in the code development process, Davidson has consistently worked to enhance the safety of the built environment.
Exemplary service, including extensive volunteer training to code officials, has earned Robert Davidson the 2024 Community Service Award, presented during the International Code Council’s 2024 Annual Conference in Long Beach,…
International Code Council Advances Global Dialogue on Sustainable and Resilient Buildings at GlobalABC Annual Assembly
Governments and organizations from around the world convened in Dresden, Germany to elevate the role of right-sized building codes, standards and capacity building in achieving shared goals.
The International Code Council joined governmental and private sector representatives at the 2025 Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) Annual Assembly, from April 7-8 in Dresden, Germany. The 2025…
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