On October 19, 2024, at the International Code Council Board of Directors meeting in Long Beach, California, the Board approved the establishment of the Native American Code Officials (NACO) as…
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Establishment of NACO as the First Sovereign Chapter of the International Code Council
The Board introduced and approved a new category of Code Council chapters, known as Sovereign Chapters, and NACO now stands as the first Sovereign Chapter.
International Code Council Exhibits and Participates in a Panel Discussion on Sustainable Building Practices at Big 5 Global in Dubai
The Code Council’s participation in Big 5 Global reflects its commitment to fostering safe and resilient building practices throughout the MENA region.
The International Code Council will be participating in the upcoming Big 5 Global exhibition in Dubai, a leading trade show that attracts thousands of construction industry professionals from around the…
One Thing About the Code Council: Consulting Services
This article will provide an overview of the Code Council’s consulting services and highlight the importance of this service for codes/standards development, implementation and application.
The One Thing About the Code Council series offers focused insights into our people, services, codes and standards. The series showcases different parts of the International Code Council family of solutions and their…
New Report Illustrates How Local Governments Can Address Housing Shortages and Affordability
The recently released 2024 Case for Innovation in Housing: How Local Governments Can Drive Solutions report explores how local governments can address housing shortages and affordability through innovative strategies.
The current shortage of affordable and available housing creates significant challenges for individuals and families, driving up costs and limiting access to stable homes. Housing innovation is essential to overcome…
The Code Council is Now Accepting Proposals for 2027 Group B International Codes
Code change proposals will be heard at the Group B Committee Action Hearing #1 from April 27-May 6, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
The International Code Council is now accepting proposed changes to the 2027 Group B International Codes® (I-Codes), with the submission deadline set for 11:59 p.m. PT on January 10, 2025….
Public Input Notice for ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard
The initial draft of ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard, is available for public input for a period of 30-days starting November 12, 2024.
In accordance with the International Code Council’s Consensus Procedures, the initial draft of ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard, is available for public input for…
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