Here we examine the differences…
ASCE 7‑22 introduced Method 1 for determining the seismic base shear in the Equivalent Lateral Force (ELF) procedure, based directly on multi‑period design response spectra, while retaining the traditional method…
Affordable Housing: What Experts Say About Zoning & Permitting
Practitioners emphasized that many communities…
The United States has a shortage of between four to seven million homes, which contributes to why housing has become unaffordable for so many Americans. Two strategies to create more housing include updating local zoning regulations to be more straightforward and streamlining construction permitting processes. In December 2025, the International…
Part 2: John Belcik, CEO, International Code Council, Shares His…
After a productive year working alongside…
This January marks John Belcik’s first year as CEO of the International Code Council (ICC). After a productive year working alongside ICC members, partners, the Board of Directors and staff, the Building Safety Journal spoke with Belcik about what’s next. How do you…
2026’s Fire Season Is a Warning Light: Building Wildfire Resilience Beyond “Fire Season”
The United States is entering 2026 with an increasingly familiar pattern: wildfire conditions are ramping up early, expanding across regions and challenging the idea of a neat start and end to “fire season.” …
From the Field: 12 Additional Things Code Inspectors Wish Homeowners Knew
From unpermitted disasters to ignored water leaks that lead to costly and dangerous headaches, code inspectors are here to share more of what homeowners need to know.
This is Part 3 of our series on things code inspectors wish homeowners knew. Don’t miss Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. When homeowners consider the cheaper route (ex: hire a contractor who doesn’t want to pull permits…
Participate in the International Code Council’s 2026 Building Safety Leadership Experience
This year, the International Code Council will once again host the Building Safety Leadership Experience, offering members an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow ICC members, leaders and stakeholders during the conference.
Registration is now open for the International Code Council’s (ICC) 2026 Annual Conference and Expo, set to take place in Nashville, Tennessee, from Oct. 18-21. This year, ICC will once again host the Building Safety…
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