From November 11-22, 2024, the International Code Council joined global stakeholders participating in the UN Global Climate Change Conference (COP29) for the fourth consecutive year to advance the safety and…
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International Code Council’s Building Safety Mission Takes a Global Stage at COP29
The Code Council joined with key stakeholders to advance concrete action on building-related initiatives designed to help countries achieve their carbon reduction commitments.
Code Corner: 2021 International Fuel Gas 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 Chapter 3 of the International Fuel Gas 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…
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.
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…
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…
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