This is Part 3 in our series on how advocacy, code updates, grants and legislation have paved the way for more adult height adjustable changing tables, improving accessibility for many individuals. Read Part 1 and Part…
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An Inside Look at How Adult Height Adjustable Changing Table Advocates are Driving Change and Improving Accessibility, Part 3
Advocacy continues to play an important role in educating others and promoting the need for universal changing tables.
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About Accessibility and More, Answered
Member-submitted questions about scoping requirements, technical criteria and more are answered by Vice President of ICC Credentialing, Kim Paarlberg.
Kim Paarlberg, Senior Staff Architect with Technical Services, joined us on our “Ask Me Anything” series on the International Code Council’s (ICC) online member community to answer member-submitted questions. With…
Code Corner: 2024 IPSDC Chapter 8: Tanks
The Code Corner explores sections of the International Codes® each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 8 of the 2024 International Private Sewage Disposal Code®.
The International Codes® (I-Codes®), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable structures. The I-Codes are…
How United Association Training Centers Keep North America’s Skilled Labor Projects Moving Forward
United Association's state‑of‑the‑art facilities, standardized curriculum, and commitment to lifelong learning ensure that contractors, project owners and communities have access to licensed and certified skilled labor necessary to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
The demand for highly skilled tradespeople has never been greater. From large-scale infrastructure upgrades to advanced manufacturing facilities, data centers, energy projects, residential and commercial construction, North America’s economy depends on a workforce…
DOE Water Heater and Furnace Efficiency Rules Drive a Nationwide Shift to Condensing Technologies
While the efficiency gains of modern combustion equipment are substantial, the transition toward high‑efficiency condensing appliances introduces practical challenges that codes, standards and the industry continue to address.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized updated federal energy efficiency standards for commercial and consumer water heaters and consumer gas furnaces. These changes will increasingly turn routine replacements into retrofit…
Sustainable Wastewater Solutions: Constructed Wetlands Versus SBR Systems in Slovenia
As the built environment professions grapple with decarbonization imperatives and increasingly stretched municipal budgets, the question of which wastewater treatment technology best serves smaller communities deserves renewed attention. This article…
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