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A Moment in Code Council History: The Establishment of the Code Council
Date Posted: 12/03/2024
2024 Annual Day of Service Brings Community Together in Long Beach
Date Posted: 12/03/2024
International Code Council Exhibits and Participates in a Panel Discussion on Sustainable Building Practices at Big 5 Global in Dubai
Date Posted: 11/20/2024
One Thing About the Code Council: Consulting Services
Date Posted: 11/18/2024
New Report Illustrates How Local Governments Can Address Housing Shortages and Affordability
Date Posted: 11/18/2024
The Code Council is Now Accepting Proposals for 2027 Group B International Codes
Date Posted: 11/15/2024
Public Input Notice for ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard
Date Posted: 11/14/2024
ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 60: The Code Council’s Past, Present and Future
Date Posted: 11/13/2024
International Code Council Highlights Key Role of a Strong Building Safety Regulatory Ecosystem in Achieving Climate Resilience at COP29
Date Posted: 11/13/2024
One Thing About the Code Council: Spotlighting the Code Council’s Codification Services
Date Posted: 11/13/2024
International Code Council Celebrates World Standards Day
Date Posted: 11/05/2024
Highlights from the International Code Council’s 2024 Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings
Date Posted: 11/05/2024
FEMA Webinar on How Communities Can Use and Benefit from its Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy
Date Posted: 11/05/2024
Take Advantage of the Code Council’s Relaunched Mentorship Program
Date Posted: 10/30/2024
Plumbing Down Under: Watch Season 5 Episode 2 of American Plumber Stories Now
Date Posted: 10/30/2024
ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 59: Behind the Scenes at American Plumber Stories
Date Posted: 10/16/2024
2027 International Code Group B Code Change Proposals Window Opens
Date Posted: 10/15/2024
Forging a Titan: An Inside Look at Bob Heinrich's Almost Four Decades in the Building Safety Industry
Date Posted: 10/09/2024
International Code Council Initiatives Highlighted in 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report
Date Posted: 10/08/2024
HUD Makes Major Updates to Expand Affordable Housing Options
Date Posted: 10/08/2024
One Thing About the Code Council: Spotlighting IAS
Date Posted: 10/06/2024
International Code Council Joins Key Organizations at 2024 Climate Week NYC
Date Posted: 10/01/2024
International Code Council Testifies Before the U.S. House’s Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Resilient Building Codes
Date Posted: 10/01/2024
Code Council Board Presents 2024 Proposed Amendments to the Code Council Bylaws for Consideration and Approval
Date Posted: 09/25/2024
2027 International Energy Conservation Code Change Proposals Window Opens
Date Posted: 09/24/2024
S.K. Ghosh Associates Welcomes Dr. Jared Brewe as New Vice President
Date Posted: 09/24/2024
DOE Awards 90 Million as Part of the Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation Initiative
Date Posted: 09/23/2024
ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 58: Behind the Scenes at ICC-ES/NTA and ICC-ES Labs
Date Posted: 09/18/2024
Making the Most of Your Code Council Membership: A First-Year Guide
Date Posted: 09/17/2024
Call for Committee: Existing Buildings Safety Inspections Consensus Committee
Date Posted: 09/17/2024
Marc Levitan and Long Phan Honored at the 23rd Annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals Ceremony
Date Posted: 09/16/2024
Building Safety in the Middle East: Discussing ICC MENA's Impact and Vision for the Future
Date Posted: 09/16/2024
International Code Council Celebrates 2024 SepticSmart Week
Date Posted: 09/16/2024
International Code Council Selected to Advance Hydrogen Deployment Through U.S. Department of Energy Grant
Date Posted: 09/11/2024
Get Connected: International Code Council Launches New Online Member Community
Date Posted: 09/10/2024
From Theory to Practice: Master Post-Tensioned Concrete Design with SKGA's Online Course
Date Posted: 09/10/2024
One Thing About the Code Council: Spotlighting ICC-ES and ICC NTA
Date Posted: 09/04/2024
Plumbing Manufacturers International Release Their 2024 Annual Report: Past, Present, Future
Date Posted: 09/04/2024
Join the Code Council for the ICC Performance Code Consensus Meeting in Washington D.C.
Date Posted: 09/04/2024
Code Council Past President Cindy Davis Elected to Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development
Date Posted: 08/27/2024
2024-2030 National Heat Strategy Emphasizes Energy Codes to Combat Extreme Heat
Date Posted: 08/27/2024
Scaling Post-Disaster Housing Capacity Round Table: A Collaborative Approach to Enhancing Recovery Efforts
Date Posted: 08/22/2024
ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 57: The I-Codes Go AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Enhancing Building Safety
Date Posted: 08/21/2024
White House Launches Additional Initiatives to Boost Affordable Housing
Date Posted: 08/21/2024
Call for Committee: PMG Code Action Committee
Date Posted: 08/19/2024
Announcing the 2024 International Code Council Sponsored Scholarship Winners
Date Posted: 08/15/2024
Call for Committees: International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Consensus Committee and International Energy Conservation Code Residential Consensus Committee
Date Posted: 08/09/2024
Upcoming Release of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and International Residential Code with Energy Conservation Provisions
Date Posted: 08/01/2024
“One Thing About the Code Council” Focuses on the Heart of Our Organization
Date Posted: 07/30/2024
The Code Council Announces the 2024 Building Safety Leadership Experience Participants
Date Posted: 07/25/2024
ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 56: Accessing Federal Grant Funding to Update Your Building Codes
Date Posted: 07/24/2024
Call for Committee: Residential Smart Door Standard Consensus Committee
Date Posted: 07/19/2024
2024 SkillsUSA Championship and the Importance of Supporting Future Building Safety Professionals
Date Posted: 07/19/2024
A Moment in Code Council History: The Approval of the Code Council’s First Edition of the Accessibility Standard
Date Posted: 07/19/2024
International Code Council Selected for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant to Advance Environmental Product Declarations
Date Posted: 07/18/2024
2027 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial and Residential Scope and Intent Draft for Public Comment
Date Posted: 07/16/2024
S.K. Ghosh Associates Launches New Subscription Plan for Enhanced Educational Opportunities
Date Posted: 07/15/2024
The International Code Council Supports Federal Government Leaders in Advancing Building Codes for Wildfire Prevention and Disaster Mitigation
Date Posted: 07/11/2024
U.S. Federal Government Reaffirms Support for I-Codes Suite; Adopts Code Council Off-Site Construction Standards in Updated Design Requirements for Largest Civilian Real Estate Provider
Date Posted: 07/10/2024
Choose Your Own Path to Obtaining Code Council Certifications
Date Posted: 07/08/2024
ICC-ES Vice President of ES-PMG Standards, Maribel Campos, Becomes New Chair of the ASME A112 Standards Committee on Plumbing Materials and Equipment
Date Posted: 07/08/2024
International Code Council Celebrates High Performance Building Week
Date Posted: 07/03/2024
A Moment in Code Council History: High School Technical Training Program Takes Flight
Date Posted: 06/25/2024
St. George’s Technical High School Students Excel with International Code Council’s Technical Training Program
Date Posted: 06/12/2024
International Code Council Hosts Educational Session at 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase
Date Posted: 06/11/2024
International Code Council, Partners Launch Federally Funded Project to Support Building Department Digitization
Date Posted: 06/05/2024
NIBS Releases 2024 Report Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis
Date Posted: 06/04/2024
Highlights from the Code Council’s 2024 Chapter Leadership Academy
Date Posted: 05/31/2024
International Code Council to Host Sessions on Off-Site Construction and Advanced Building Products at HUD’s 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase
Date Posted: 05/29/2024
City of Alexandria Hosts 12th Annual Building Safety Month Celebration
Date Posted: 05/28/2024
Recap: May Congressional Meeting on Disaster Mitigation
Date Posted: 05/24/2024
NOAA Predicts 2024 Hurricane Season Activity Will Be Above-Normal
Date Posted: 05/23/2024
The History of Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/23/2024
U.S. Fire Administrator and Other Building Safety Leaders Join Code Council for Panel Discussion and to Celebrate Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/22/2024
International Code Council Releases 2021 International Codes in Spanish
Date Posted: 05/21/2024
The Creation of the First Tornado-Resistant Building Codes
Date Posted: 05/21/2024
International Code Council Honored With 2024 President’s “E” Award
Date Posted: 05/15/2024
Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims Honored with the 2024 Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
Date Posted: 05/14/2024
ICC Pulse Podcast: Building Safety as Told by Kids
Date Posted: 05/13/2024
Preparing Our Buildings and Communities for Water Reuse in the 21st Century
Date Posted: 05/07/2024
Four Steps to Using Building Codes to Mitigate the Impact of Disasters
Date Posted: 05/06/2024
Celebrating the Retirement of Ed Wirtschoreck and Welcoming New Leadership Within the Code Council
Date Posted: 05/03/2024
GlobalABC Adaptation Hub: Lend Your Voice To the Global Adaptation Effort
Date Posted: 05/01/2024
The U.S. Rural Housing Service Recognizes International Codes’ Resilience Benefits
Date Posted: 05/01/2024
Board Working Group Will Consider IECC Next Steps
Date Posted: 05/01/2024
Affordable Neighborhood Housing Solutions Student Design Competition
Date Posted: 04/24/2024
Code Council Plumbing Expert, Gary Gauthier, Participates as Judge in Plumbing Craft Competitions
Date Posted: 04/22/2024
Participate in the Center for Hydrogen Safety’s 2024 Hydrogen Safety Training Day
Date Posted: 04/22/2024
FEMA's BRIC Program Cycle Sees a More Than Ten-Fold Increase in Building Code Investments
Date Posted: 04/17/2024
Highlights from the International Code Council Board of Directors April 2024 Meeting
Date Posted: 04/11/2024
Recap: International Code Council’s Leadership Week and Committee Action Hearings
Date Posted: 04/09/2024
Get Involved in the Code Council’s 2024 Building Safety Leadership Experience
Date Posted: 04/09/2024
The International Code Council Celebrates Earth Day
Date Posted: 04/08/2024
2024 Building Safety Month LEGO Contest
Date Posted: 04/05/2024
Register Now for the International Code Council’s 2024 Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings
Date Posted: 04/02/2024
Discover the Latest Updates to the 2023 Florida Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes with the Code Council's PMG Membership Council
Date Posted: 03/28/2024
University of Miami Releases New Report on Lasting Water Conservation Measures
Date Posted: 03/25/2024
Embracing Innovation: Utah Statewide Off-Site Construction Program Signed Into Law
Date Posted: 03/20/2024
Global Alliance Formed to Develop Common Data Model to Support Climate Action in the Built Environment
Date Posted: 03/18/2024
Existing Building Safety Guideline Now Open for Public Comments
Date Posted: 03/11/2024
DOE Announces New Funding Opportunity to Support Building Energy Code Adoption
Date Posted: 03/11/2024
2024 International Energy Conservation Code Appeals Board Report Now Available
Date Posted: 03/06/2024
Empowering Regulators Through the Risk-Based Building Classification and Inspection Guideline
Date Posted: 03/06/2024
Advice From the Field: Honoring Women in Construction Week
Date Posted: 03/04/2024
Empowering Women: 3 Trends That Are Shaping the Future of the Building Safety Industry
Date Posted: 03/04/2024
Breaking Barriers: Christina Jackson’s Dedication and Lasting Impact on the Building Safety Industry
Date Posted: 03/04/2024
International Code Council Celebrates World Water Day
This campaign raises awareness about the importance of water in our everyday lives and the critical water challenges we face in the 21st century.
Date Posted: 03/04/2024
The International Code Council Spotlights Plumbing Partnerships at IBS / KBIS
Date Posted: 03/01/2024
International Code Council Recognizes the Importance of World Plumbing Day
To bring additional attention to the importance of plumbing, sanitation and fresh water, World Plumbing Day — an international event celebrated on March 11 every year — highlights the essential role of plumbers and plumbing systems in improving public health and protecting the environment.
Date Posted: 03/01/2024
International Code Council and MBI Develop New Off-Site Construction Standard
Date Posted: 02/29/2024
International Code Council Proposed Code Changes Monograph Available
Date Posted: 02/28/2024
Empowering Communities with the EPA’s Wastewater Access Gap Program
Date Posted: 02/28/2024
Reviving History: Transforming Buildings with the International Existing Building Code
Date Posted: 02/26/2024
The Code Council’s World Water Awareness Campaign Aims to Combat Global Water Crisis
Date Posted: 02/26/2024
The Code Council Unveils New Off-Site Construction Guideline on Advanced Panelization
Date Posted: 02/26/2024
Call For Presentations: Now’s Your Chance to Contribute to Code Council Training
Date Posted: 02/26/2024
Schedule Now Available for the 2024 Committee Action Hearings for Group A Codes
Date Posted: 02/14/2024
Join the Code Council’s PMG Technical Resources Team for an ICC Learn Live on Why Pipe Sizing is Important
Date Posted: 02/12/2024
New Mexico Takes Significant Step Toward Ensuring the Safety, Efficiency and Resiliency of its Communities
Date Posted: 02/12/2024
Remembering Chip Dence, a Gifted Craftsman, Builder, Leader and Statesman
Date Posted: 02/08/2024
The Code Council’s 2024-2026 Code Development Cycle Voter Eligibility Requirements and Validation
Date Posted: 02/06/2024
Public Review Period Open for New Code Council and ASHRAE Carbon Emissions Evaluation Standard
Date Posted: 02/06/2024
Get Involved: International Code Council Board of Directors
Date Posted: 01/30/2024
Nominations Are Now Open for the 2024 International Code Council Awards
Date Posted: 01/29/2024
Joint Study Examines the Influence of Building Codes on Mortgage Delinquency After Hurricanes
Date Posted: 01/25/2024
2024 International Energy Conservation Code Notice of Appeals Hearings
Date Posted: 01/24/2024
International Code Council and THIA Seek Interested Parties for New Off-Site Construction Standard
Date Posted: 01/23/2024
Three Decades of Excellence: The Code Council Launches Year-Long Celebration Marking 30 Years of Building Safety and Innovation
Date Posted: 01/17/2024
International Code Council Releases Suite of New Resources to Help Communities Capture Federal Grants
Date Posted: 01/16/2024
Creating a More Sustainable, Affordable and Inclusive Housing Market
Date Posted: 01/16/2024
Women in Plumbing & Piping and the International Code Council Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Support Women in the Plumbing Industry
Date Posted: 01/16/2024
Update on the 2024 IECC Appeals Process
Date Posted: 01/10/2024
The CRS Highlights the International Codes in Updated Resource to Better Understand Building Safety
Date Posted: 01/10/2024
Support Future Code Hearings by Serving as a Code Development Moderator
Date Posted: 01/08/2024
Call for Committee: Low-Carbon Alternative Cements Consensus Committee
Date Posted: 01/03/2024
Just in Time for the Holidays: DOE Announces More than Half a Billion Dollars in Competitive Grants for Energy Codes
Date Posted: 12/20/2023
International Code Council Participates at COP28 to Advance Building Solutions for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
Date Posted: 12/19/2023
Jerica Stacey Nominated for Leadership in Energy Efficiency Award as Part of the Idaho Energy Code Collaborative
Date Posted: 12/19/2023
FEMA Releases 2023 National Preparedness Report
Date Posted: 12/19/2023
Call for Committee: Acoustics of the Built Environment Consensus Committee
Date Posted: 12/12/2023
ICC Training Updates Website and Enhances the User Experience
Date Posted: 12/01/2023
ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 52: Water Reuse in the United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2023
2024 International Energy Conservation Code Update: Appeals Deadline Extended and Next Steps
Date Posted: 11/29/2023
Earn CEUs at Free Online Training on Plumbing Pipe Sizing
Date Posted: 11/27/2023
The Code Council Releases Multiple 2024 International Codes
Date Posted: 11/27/2023
NIBS Hosts Public Hearing to Discuss Solutions to the Housing Affordability Crisis
Date Posted: 11/22/2023
International Code Council Performance Code Consensus Committee Appointed
Date Posted: 11/21/2023
Elk Grove Village Becomes the First in the State of Illinois to Earn Accreditation from the International Accreditation Service
Date Posted: 11/14/2023
Code Council CEO Dominic Sims Selected as an Honoree for the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2023 CEO Awards
Date Posted: 11/14/2023
Standard 850 and Beyond: Water Conservation Efforts Through the Code Council
Date Posted: 11/08/2023
Fostering Collaboration on a Global Scale: The Code Council Welcomes Government Leaders from the Cayman Islands to the 2023 Annual Conference
Date Posted: 11/08/2023
Code Council Sponsored Apprentice Plumber Cody McDonald Wins PHCC National Competition
Date Posted: 11/03/2023
Proposed International Building Code Committee Interpretation
Date Posted: 11/01/2023
Ryan Colker, Code Council Vice President of Innovation, Joins the NIBS Off-Site Construction Council
Date Posted: 10/31/2023
Unlocking Energy Efficiency: Join the DOE's Energy Code Webinar Series
Date Posted: 10/30/2023
Updates from the Code Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Date Posted: 10/27/2023
The International Code Council’s Long-Time Chief Executive Officer Announces Planned Departure
Date Posted: 10/25/2023
International Code Council Celebrates Careers in Construction Month
Date Posted: 10/23/2023
International Code Council Annual Conference Attendees Volunteer at Veterans Tiny Home Village
Date Posted: 10/20/2023
ICC Pulse Podcast 55: Tales of Code Enforcement
Date Posted: 10/19/2023
Highlights from the International Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference and Expo
Date Posted: 10/17/2023
Over 50 Master Code Professionals Named in 2023
Date Posted: 10/13/2023
International Code Council Honors Extraordinary Building Safety Professionals at 2023 Annual Conference
Date Posted: 10/09/2023
5 Resolutions Approved By Membership at 2023 Code Council Annual Business Meeting
Date Posted: 10/09/2023
How the Code Council is Accelerating Building Safety Innovation with Digital Solutions and Artificial Intelligence
Date Posted: 10/03/2023
Engaging the Next Generation of Building Safety Professionals
Date Posted: 10/02/2023
The Urgent Need to Address Water Scarcity Through Scientifically Supported Water Conservation Solutions
Date Posted: 09/29/2023
Home Energy Rebate Programs: The Workforce of Energy Efficiency
Date Posted: 09/25/2023
How Portable Fire Extinguishers Can Reduce a Building’s Carbon Footprint
Date Posted: 09/25/2023
International Code Council Mourns the Passing of Chief Ronny J. Coleman
Date Posted: 09/22/2023
SepticSmart Week: Sharing the Importance of Proper Septic System Maintenance and Care
Date Posted: 09/12/2023
The Code Council Celebrates National Service Dog Month 2023
Date Posted: 09/12/2023
ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 53: How a Code Becomes a Code
Date Posted: 09/12/2023
Unveiling the 2024 Editions of the International Plumbing Code and the International Mechanical Code
Date Posted: 09/07/2023
Comparing Building Regulatory Systems in New Zealand, Australia and the United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2023
Take Advantage of the Code Council’s New Certification Tool: Exploring the Benefits of Digital Codes for Exams
Date Posted: 08/11/2023
ICC Pulse Podcast: Offsite Construction, Today’s Revolution for the Industry
Date Posted: 08/11/2023
International Code Council and Modular Building Institute Introduce Offsite Construction Credential of Learning Achievement
Date Posted: 08/07/2023
2022-2029 Strategic Plan for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Date Posted: 08/07/2023
Call for Committee: Ad Hoc Committee on Batteries and Energy Storage
Date Posted: 07/31/2023
International Code Council’s Karl Fippinger Appointed to Newly Formed Wildland Urban Interface Advisory Committee
Date Posted: 07/27/2023
Guideline 6 on Advanced Panelization Open for Public Comment
Date Posted: 07/26/2023
IAS Co-Hosts the Asia Pacific Accreditation Body Cooperation 2023 Annual Meeting
Date Posted: 07/24/2023
International Code Council Earns Accreditation to Develop Canadian National Standards
Date Posted: 07/24/2023
The International Code Council and Partners Focus on Workforce Development for Distributed Energy Resources
Date Posted: 07/24/2023
Call for Committee: Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee
Date Posted: 07/18/2023
International Code Council’s Judy Zakreski Appointed to Serve on Industry Trade Advisory Committee
Date Posted: 07/17/2023
The International Code Council’s Plumbing and Mechanical Codes Are Paving the Way for More Resilient Communities
Date Posted: 07/12/2023
With a Rise in Reported U.S. Malaria Cases, the International Property Maintenance Code Can Help Safeguard Communities from the Spread of Diseases
Date Posted: 07/11/2023
ICC Pulse Podcast: Building Accessibility Standards in the U.S. and Beyond
Date Posted: 07/11/2023
How Collaborating with the International Code Council's Family of Solutions Supports Safer Homes and Communities
Date Posted: 07/07/2023
Building Codes and Standards: Bringing Science to Building Safety
Date Posted: 07/07/2023
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Releases Report on the Vital Importance of Swimming Pool and Spa Safety
Date Posted: 07/07/2023
Existing Building Safety – A Guideline for Inspection
Date Posted: 06/26/2023
2023 ICC A117.1 Open for Public Comment
Date Posted: 06/26/2023
International Code Council and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Host Off-Site Construction Summit
Date Posted: 06/13/2023
American Concrete Institute Welcomes New Executive Vice President
Date Posted: 06/09/2023
International Building Regulatory Stocktake: Comparing Building Regulatory Systems in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S.
Date Posted: 06/07/2023
Code Council Hosts Reception to Celebrate New High-Performance Office Location and Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 06/02/2023
Three Ways Digital Technology Can Help Authorities Having Jurisdiction Improve Performance
Date Posted: 06/01/2023
FEMA Awards New BRIC Funding Opportunities
Date Posted: 05/31/2023
The National Association of Home Builders Announces New CEO, Jim Tobin
Date Posted: 05/31/2023
Share Your Expertise: Participate in GlobalABC’s Survey on Building Resiliency
Date Posted: 05/23/2023
2022 Group B Final Action Results Now Available
Date Posted: 05/11/2023
U.S. President Proclaims May 2023 as National Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 04/28/2023
From the Field: 7 Things Code Inspectors Wish Homeowners Knew
Date Posted: 04/28/2023
International Code Council Chapter Hosts Annual School of Instruction Event
Date Posted: 04/21/2023
2023 Building Safety Month LEGO Contest
Date Posted: 04/17/2023
Elevate Your Career: New ICC/IAEI Electrical Inspector Joint Certification Program
Date Posted: 04/13/2023
MPMIA Code Council Chapter Hosts Successful Training Seminar
Date Posted: 04/12/2023
New Committee Meeting Announcement for Global Standard ICC 825
Date Posted: 04/06/2023
NIBS Releases 2022 Moving Forward Report
Date Posted: 04/04/2023
FEMA’s Updated Mitigation Policy Increases Its Support for Building Codes
Date Posted: 04/04/2023
Act Now: Review the Code Council’s Proposed Committee Interpretation
Date Posted: 03/29/2023
Call for Committee: 2024-2026 Cycle Committees
Date Posted: 03/29/2023
Mike Pfeiffer Retires from the Code Council, Leaving Behind a Lasting Legacy in Building Safety
Date Posted: 03/27/2023
City of Chico Honored as CALBO’s Building Department of the Year
Date Posted: 03/21/2023
2024/2025/2026 International Code Council Code Development Schedule Now Available
Date Posted: 03/21/2023
New Committee Meeting Announcement for Global Standard ICC 815
Date Posted: 03/15/2023
Dr. Tracy Lendi Appointed Co-Vice Chair on ANSI Committee on Education
Date Posted: 03/13/2023
Spotlighting Mechanical Skills Plumbing Apprenticeship School on World Plumbing Day
Date Posted: 03/08/2023
Code Council Expert Leads Structural Presentation to Inspire and Educate
Date Posted: 02/28/2023
Call for Committee: ICC Performance Code Consensus Committee
Date Posted: 02/27/2023
The International Code Council’s New Building Safety and Security Report
Date Posted: 02/27/2023
International Code Council Recognized as 2022 Industry Champion at NAHB International Builders’ Show
Date Posted: 02/03/2023
Apply Now for FEMA’s Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan
Date Posted: 02/03/2023
Ensuring Sustainable Water Management Through Intermittent Systems
Date Posted: 02/03/2023
Call For Presentations: Now’s Your Chance to Contribute to Code Council Training
Date Posted: 01/30/2023
National Mentoring Month: Inspiration Through Building Safety Mentors
Date Posted: 01/30/2023
Call for Committee: Two New Codes and Standards Committees
Date Posted: 01/27/2023
Giving Back: The International Code Council Presents Donation to Support Engineering Education
Date Posted: 01/24/2023
Nominations Are Now Open for the 2023 International Code Council Awards
Date Posted: 01/09/2023
Share Your Experience to Help Improve DER Resources Available to You
Date Posted: 01/04/2023
Flowing Forward: Solving America’s Water Challenges
Date Posted: 01/03/2023
New Funding Opportunity Supports Energy Code Implementation: Here’s What You Need to Know
Date Posted: 12/20/2022
Inspiring the Next Generation to Consider Building Safety Careers
Date Posted: 12/19/2022
Your Voice Matters: Share Your Thoughts About the Clean Energy Clearinghouse
Date Posted: 12/12/2022
International Code Council Supports Kentucky Flood Victims
Date Posted: 12/12/2022
Apply for FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Date Posted: 12/09/2022
Deadline Approaching to Apply for FEMA’s BRIC Program
Date Posted: 11/22/2022
Preliminary 2022 Group B Online Governmental Consensus Vote Results Available
Date Posted: 11/18/2022
Building Safety, a Global Mission
Date Posted: 10/28/2022
The International Code Council Joins Delegation to Israel to Discuss Water Conservation Policies and Research
Date Posted: 10/26/2022
The International Code Council Hosts Industry Experts for Conference Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act
Date Posted: 10/21/2022
2022 Group B Online Governmental Consensus Voting Now Open
Date Posted: 10/17/2022
Benchmark analysis of resilience evaluation methodologies and case studies of exemplary adaptation actions: the work of the Global ABC Adaptation Working Group
Date Posted: 10/12/2022
Calls for Committee: Code Action Committees and the Codes and Standards Council
Date Posted: 10/04/2022
Call for Committee: Two New Plumbing Standards
Date Posted: 10/03/2022
Code Council announces sponsored scholarship recipients
Date Posted: 09/26/2022
Doubling Down on Investment - FEMA’s FY 2022 BRIC Cycle
Date Posted: 08/24/2022
Countdown to 42nd annual Building Safety Month starts
Date Posted: 03/25/2022
ICC Community Development Solutions receives Laserfiche award
Date Posted: 03/22/2022
Federal spending bill advances multiple International Code Council priorities
Date Posted: 03/21/2022
MENA Building Science Advisory Council launched
Date Posted: 03/03/2022
Collaboration to strengthen electrical training, resources
Date Posted: 03/01/2022
International Code Council welcomes Aaron Davis
Date Posted: 02/24/2022
International Code Council supports copyright protection legislation
Date Posted: 02/23/2022
New in-house plumbing products testing lab
Date Posted: 02/18/2022
New green construction certification unveiled
Date Posted: 02/18/2022
Municity and Winn’s Career Education join ICC family of solutions
Date Posted: 02/09/2022
Applications open for new diversity, equity and inclusion committee
Date Posted: 02/02/2022
Code Council and IBQC release Good Practice Inspector Guidelines
Date Posted: 01/19/2022
Resilience designation issued to Oakland Park, Florida
Date Posted: 01/18/2022
Code Council to participate in Design & Construction Week 2022
Date Posted: 01/13/2022
SolarAPP+ supports clean energy technologies
Date Posted: 01/11/2022
Deadline approaching for proposed changes to Group B International Codes
Date Posted: 01/05/2022
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers, the International Code Council and Springer Publishing announce new engineering guide on fire safety for very tall buildings
Date Posted: 01/03/2022
International Code Council, Society of Fire Protection Engineers and Springer Publishing announce new engineering guide on fire safety for very tall buildings
Date Posted: 12/15/2021
International Code Council conducts dialogue on existing building maintenance and inspections
Date Posted: 12/15/2021
International Code Council and General Code announce that both Franklin Legal Publishing and Code Publishing Company have joined General Code
Date Posted: 12/14/2021
International Code Council and Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources partner to create tailored building energy code for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Date Posted: 12/09/2021
Theme revealed for Building Safety Month 2022 — Safety for All: Codes in Action
Date Posted: 12/09/2021
International Code Council welcomes Mark Fasel as a director of plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas resources
Date Posted: 12/06/2021
International Code Council to host dialogue on existing building maintenance and inspections
Date Posted: 12/06/2021
International Code Council partners with the Pakistan Engineering Council to develop the Building Code of Pakistan
Date Posted: 11/19/2021
International Code Council supports U.S. investment in national infrastructure
Date Posted: 11/16/2021
International Code Council and Modular Building Institute release new standards for off-site construction
Date Posted: 11/08/2021
International Code Council presents at COP26 to highlight key role of building codes and standards in achieving climate resilience
Date Posted: 11/08/2021
International Code Council to demonstrate the vital role building codes play in future-proofing communities at COP26 event
Date Posted: 10/28/2021
International Code Council publishes electric vehicle and building codes resource
Date Posted: 09/30/2021
International Code Council elects new board of directors
Date Posted: 09/22/2021
International Code Council honors building safety professionals and organizations
Date Posted: 09/21/2021
Three days until the 2021 International Code Council annual conference and hearings
Date Posted: 09/16/2021
The International Code Council to exhibit at Big 5 Dubai in September 2021
Date Posted: 08/31/2021
John Delesandro: Upholding the high standards of professionalism in the building safety community
Date Posted: 08/26/2021
International Code Council and RESNET to develop standard on remote virtual inspections for energy and water performance in buildings
Date Posted: 08/19/2021
International Code Council and American Society of Interior Designers announce partnership
Date Posted: 08/19/2021
COVID-19 preparedness for Code Council's 2021 Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings in Pittsburgh
Date Posted: 08/13/2021
Code Council Board of Directors present 2021 proposed amendments to the ICC bylaws for consideration and approval
Date Posted: 08/12/2021
Building safety organizations to hold discussion on ensuring safety of existing buildings
Date Posted: 08/04/2021
Alliance for National & Community Resilience awards first resilience designation to Martinsville, Virginia
Date Posted: 08/03/2021
Act now: Early-bird registration open for International Code Council’s 2021 Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings open through August 6
Date Posted: 08/02/2021
International Code Council welcomes Richard Anderson
Date Posted: 07/29/2021
International Code Council’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations Sara Yerkes to retire
Date Posted: 07/29/2021
International Code Council launches “Code on a Mission” challenge urging adoption of modern energy efficiency codes
Date Posted: 07/27/2021
Code change proposal submittals open for the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and Chapter 11 International Residential Code
Date Posted: 07/19/2021
International Code Council raises awareness around wildfire safety with three new fire prevention resources
Date Posted: 07/15/2021
An open letter to building safety professionals
Date Posted: 07/12/2021
California launches RESNET water efficiency rating program, HERSH2O, developed in partnership with the International Code Council
Date Posted: 07/07/2021
International Code Council celebrates updates to Texas’ statute for building and residential codes
Date Posted: 06/30/2021
International Code Council and North American Deck and Railing Association release important deck safety publication
Date Posted: 06/29/2021
International Code Council launches process to conduct an in-depth review of the ICC Performance Code
Date Posted: 06/23/2021
International Code Council appoints committees to lead energy code development
Date Posted: 06/17/2021
International Code Council celebrates High Performance Buildings Week
Date Posted: 06/10/2021
Join the building safety community in Pittsburgh for the International Code Council annual conference and hearings
Date Posted: 06/07/2021
Code Council resources help prepare for safety and recovery as Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1
Date Posted: 06/01/2021
International Code Council, Plumbing Manufacturers International announce transition of Matt Sigler to Code Council's plumbing and mechanical team
Date Posted: 06/01/2021
Building Safety Month concludes with a focus on disaster preparedness
Date Posted: 05/24/2021
Building Safety Month week 3 puts focus on water conservation and efficiency
Date Posted: 05/17/2021
The U.S. Department of Energy analysis finds significant energy and carbon improvements in 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
Date Posted: 05/13/2021
International Code Council and Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation join forces to support code officials
Date Posted: 05/11/2021
Building Safety Month continues with a focus on the next generation of building safety professionals
Date Posted: 05/10/2021
The International Code Council is leading the building industry to net zero
Date Posted: 05/04/2021
Virtual Building Safety Month celebration begins
Date Posted: 05/03/2021
Extensive interest in IECC development committees
Date Posted: 04/30/2021
Code change highlights from the 2021 Committee Action Hearings
Date Posted: 04/29/2021
Everything you need for a complete building review
Date Posted: 04/26/2021
Everything you need for a preliminary building review
Date Posted: 04/26/2021
International Code Council to lead the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee on buildings
Date Posted: 04/23/2021
Buildings and communities are at the frontline of tackling a changing climate
Date Posted: 04/22/2021
Colombia revises plumbing standard based on 2018 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 04/21/2021
Countdown: Two weeks until Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 04/20/2021
Deadline to submit applications to IECC development committees fast approaching
Date Posted: 04/19/2021
International Code Council joins the Global Alliance for Building and Construction
Date Posted: 04/14/2021
The International Code Council kicks off the 2021 Committee Action Hearings this weekend
Date Posted: 04/09/2021
International Code Council to host fall conference and code hearings in Pittsburgh
Date Posted: 04/02/2021
International Code Council announces its spring education event: ICC Learn Live
Date Posted: 03/31/2021
ASHRAE and International Code Council release new International Green Construction Code User’s Manual
Date Posted: 03/30/2021
Code Council opens applications for its IECC development committees
Date Posted: 03/19/2021
COVID relief bill provides support for the building industry
Date Posted: 03/15/2021
International Code Council releases new framework to address energy efficiency needs across the entire building industry
Date Posted: 03/04/2021
The Code Council showcases off-site construction solutions at the 2021 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow
Date Posted: 03/02/2021
Salt Lake City Council votes to become the first jurisdiction to adopt new off-site construction standards
Date Posted: 03/01/2021
PEI joins the International Code Council’s family of solutions
Date Posted: 02/19/2021
The Code Council partners with ACCA and RESNET to develop new standard for grading HVAC system installations
Date Posted: 02/17/2021
RESNET and International Code Council enter into agreement to foster enhanced energy code compliance
Date Posted: 02/16/2021
The ICC family of solutions joins 2021 Design and Construction Week at all-virtual event
Date Posted: 02/03/2021
Global Resiliency Dialogue releases report detailing consideration of climate risk in building codes
Date Posted: 02/02/2021
Building Safety Month 2021: “Prevent, Prepare, Protect. Building Codes Save”
Date Posted: 01/27/2021
Two new Code Council online code tools now available
Date Posted: 01/19/2021
International Code Council announces approval of 2020 edition of solar thermal standards
Date Posted: 01/07/2021
Legislation enacted to ensure carbon monoxide safety for federally assisted properties
Date Posted: 01/07/2021
Development of the 2024 International Codes begins this week
Date Posted: 01/06/2021
International Code Council and National Environmental Health Association launch pandemics task force
Date Posted: 12/14/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A modification to Table R703.8.4(1) (Airspace Requirements) states that the new footnote “c” in Table R703.8.4(1) allows drainage airspace to contain some mortar spills.
Date Posted: 12/14/2020
HUD recognizes the International Building Code and the ICC A117.1-2009 accessibility standard as Fair Housing Act safe harbors
Date Posted: 12/11/2020
HUD recognizes the International Building Code and the ICC A117.1-2009 accessibility standard as Fair Housing Act safe harbors
Date Posted: 12/11/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
A modification to Section 1031.10 (Inspection and Testing of Emergency Egress Lighting) states that inspection and testing requirements for emergency egress lighting are relocated into Chapter 10 (Means of Egress) and revised to allow self-diagnostics.
Date Posted: 12/07/2020
New community benchmark on water infrastructure resilience released
Date Posted: 12/04/2020
International Code Council partners with Florida code officials and home builders to publish code reference publication
Date Posted: 12/02/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
An addition to Section 1010.1.4.4 (Locking Arrangements in Educational Occupancies) states that guidance has been provided to allow for enhanced security measures on educational classroom egress doors and yet still continue to comply with applicable means of egress requirements.
Date Posted: 11/30/2020
New FEMA study projects implementing I-Codes could save $600 billion by 2060
Date Posted: 11/20/2020
International Code Council applauds publication of international fire safety standard
Date Posted: 11/18/2020
Procedural changes to the code development process
Date Posted: 11/16/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Plumbing Code
A clarification to Section 308.6 (Sway Bracing for Drainage Piping) states that additional information clarifies where sway bracing is needed for drainage piping.
Date Posted: 11/16/2020
International Code Council honors extraordinary building safety professionals during special virtual awards event
Date Posted: 11/10/2020
International Code Council goes virtual for the 2021 Committee Action Hearings
Date Posted: 11/09/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
An addition to Section R324.6.2.2 (Solar Panels near emergency escape and Rescue openings) states that rooftop-mounted photovoltaic solar energy panels and modules are not permitted to be installed directly below emergency escape and rescue openings.
Date Posted: 11/09/2020
New guidelines now available for businesses winterizing outdoor spaces
Date Posted: 11/04/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
A modification to Section 1031.4 (Exit Signs in Existing Buildings) states that the application of exit sign requirements in existing buildings has been clarified for both installation and maintenance.
Date Posted: 11/02/2020
Countdown: Two weeks until ICC Learn Live
Date Posted: 10/30/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A modification to Section 904.14 (Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems) states that the installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of aerosol fire-extinguishing systems are now addressed through applicable references to Sections 901 and 904.4 of the International Building Code and NFPA 2010, as well as the system’s listing and manufacturer’s instructions.
Date Posted: 10/26/2020
International Code Council joins sixth annual “Imagine a Day Without Water”
Date Posted: 10/21/2020
International Code Council launches new digital tools for the building industry
Date Posted: 10/19/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Mechanical Code
A modification to Section 305.6 (Protection against Physical Damage) states that for concealed piping installed through holes or notches, the minimum distance to the face of the framing member without protection has been reduced.
Date Posted: 10/19/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Steve Bench
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Steve Bench to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 10/05/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A modification to Section R317.3 (Fasteners in Treated Wood) states that staples in preservative-treated wood and fire-retardant-treated wood are now required to be made of stainless steel.
Date Posted: 10/05/2020
Unified Water Label Association Recognizes ICC-ES as Scheme Partner
Date Posted: 09/30/2020
Code Council receives Commerce Department grant to support publication and implementation of Gulf building codes
Date Posted: 09/29/2020
Leadership spotlight: Stuart Tom
International Code Council Board Director Stuart Tom strives to help local jurisdictions benefit not only through the development of effective model codes, but also through regional collaboration with building officials, fire officials, architects, engineers and designers.
Date Posted: 09/28/2020
International Code Council announces inaugural online education event: ICC Learn Live
Date Posted: 09/28/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
A modification to Section 907.5.2.2.4 (Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System Captions) requires large public venues to provide real-time captions that are integrated with the emergency voice/alarm communication system.
Date Posted: 09/28/2020
Appeals on committee reconsideration and preemption concluded
Date Posted: 09/23/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A modification to Section 903.3.1.1.2 (Omission of Sprinklers in Group R-4 Bathrooms) states that fire sprinkler requirements that previously extended to small bathrooms in Group R-4 occupancies have been deleted.
Date Posted: 09/21/2020
Follow up survey of code officials demonstrates importance of continued investment in virtual capabilities
Date Posted: 09/17/2020
Code Council pushes for global work on clean water, sanitation and hygiene
Date Posted: 09/17/2020
ICC-SRCC releases expanded OG-300 ratings covering all of North America
Date Posted: 09/15/2020
ICC Community Development Solutions partners with Inspected to make remote virtual inspections easy and keep projects moving
Date Posted: 09/14/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Mechanical Code
A modification to Section 1107.2 (Refrigerant Piping Location) states that this code section was rewritten to clearly state the intent regarding the prohibited locations for refrigerant piping.
Date Posted: 09/14/2020
Leadership spotlight: Mike Boso
International Code Council Board Director Mike Boso is committed to inspiring more people to become code professionals, expanding the reach and growing the industry. He strives to be available for members, listen to their various concerns and then take the necessary steps to make it better for all.
Date Posted: 09/14/2020
Building Valuation Data: August 2020
All jurisdictions and other interested parties should actively evaluate and assess the impact of this BVD table before utilizing it in their current code enforcement related activities.
Date Posted: 09/07/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A clarification to Section R308.4.7 (Glazing Adjacent to the Bottom Stair Landing) replaces Figure R308.4.7 with a new figure and modifies the caption to more accurately reflect the related code provision.
Date Posted: 09/07/2020
Leadership spotlight: Ron Hampton
International Code Council Board Director Ron Hampton continuously looks to pay it forward and mentor members of the new generation entering the industry by advising new building professionals to reach out to more experienced and mature building officials.
Date Posted: 08/31/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
A modification to Section 906.1 (Portable Fire Extinguishers) provides schools with options for fire extinguisher placement.
Date Posted: 08/31/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A modification to Section 713.8.1 (Membrane Penetrations of Shaft Enclosures) states that membrane penetrations not related to the purpose of a shaft enclosure are no longer prohibited from penetrating the outside of the enclosure.
Date Posted: 08/24/2020
Leadership spotlight: Jim Sayers
International Code Council Board Director Jim Sayers pays it forward by remaining a reliable resource for those seeking further insight on a career in the built environment, new professionals have an interest, approach successful people and ask questions.
Date Posted: 08/24/2020
Code Council releases recommended practices for remote virtual inspections
As technology continues to transform the building and construction industries, successful remote virtual inspections are needed more than ever to navigate the COVID-19 environment and beyond.
Date Posted: 08/17/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Mechanical Code
An addition to Section 602.2.1.8 (Pipe and Duct Insulation within Plenums) states that a new section specifically addresses duct and pipe insulation in plenums.
Date Posted: 08/17/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A modification to Section R308.4.4 (Glazing in Guards and Railings) states that unless laminated glass is used, structural glass baluster panels in guards now require an attached top rail or handrail.
Date Posted: 08/10/2020
Leadership spotlight: David Spencer
International Code Council Board Director David Spencer strives to bring greater awareness to the importance of code officials and their relevance to community safety and economic growth.
Date Posted: 08/10/2020
AWC and ICC release Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC
Date Posted: 08/04/2020
Masters of Code: Medhat Henen achieves the gold standard of code certification
Medhat Henen earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 08/03/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Fernando Huerta
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Fernando Huerta to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 08/03/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
A modification to Section 903.3.3 (Sprinkler Obstructions) now directs the user to the sprinkler design standard to address sprinkler obstructions.
Date Posted: 08/03/2020
How to adapt construction contracts to fit modular building
Those utilizing modular construction techniques occupy a unique position that doesn’t fit neatly within traditional building industry models.
Date Posted: 08/03/2020
Leadership spotlight: Alan Boswell
International Code Council Board Director Alan Boswell wants to put into practice a longtime philosophy: simplify. He believes there needs to be a renewed focus on the original mission of life safety and codes.
Date Posted: 07/27/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A modification to Section 407.5.4 (required egress from Smoke Compartments) states that in Group I-2 occupancies, any smoke compartment that does not have an exit from the compartment must now provide direct access to a minimum of two adjacent smoke compartments.
Date Posted: 07/27/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Jeff Tol
Date Posted: 07/27/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Plumbing Code
A modification to Section 716 (Pipe Bursting Replacement of Building Drains) states that the section on replacement of building sewers by pipe-bursting methods has been expanded to include replacement of underground building drains.
Date Posted: 07/20/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Michael Buenger
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Michael Buenger to learn what made him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 07/20/2020
Masters of Code: Michael Doherty achieves the gold standard of code certification
Michael Doherty earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 07/20/2020
ICC Evaluation Service applauds United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Date Posted: 07/15/2020
Code Council and SEAOC release new seismic design manuals
Date Posted: 07/14/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A modification to Section N1102.2.2 (Reduction of Ceiling Insulation) states that when applying the exception for insulation in ceilings without attics, the insulation must extend to the outside of the top plate.
Date Posted: 07/13/2020
Masters of Code: Joseph Hanes achieves the gold standard of code certification
Joseph Hanes earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 07/13/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Mark Haughwout
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Mark Haughwout to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 07/13/2020
International building code development/research organizations agree to cooperate on enhancing resilience through codes
Code developers and research organizations from the U.S., Australia, Canada and New Zealand issue findings and opportunities for addressing changing risks in building codes.
Date Posted: 07/06/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Kurt Grosz
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Kurt Grosz to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 07/06/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
A modification to Section 2403.2.1.3 (Classified Electrical Areas Around Spray Booths) states that the size of the classified area around spray booth openings is reduced to 3 feet.
Date Posted: 07/06/2020
Masters of Code: Joseph Mullins achieves the gold standard of code certification
Joseph Mullins earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 07/06/2020
Leadership spotlight: Thomas Peterson
International Code Council Board Director Thomas Peterson believes it is crucial to pay it forward, not only for the individual’s growth, but for that of an industry seeing many of its officials and inspectors retiring soon.
Date Posted: 07/06/2020
The International Code Council and RESNET Water Rating Index Standard Approved by the American National Standards Institute
Date Posted: 06/29/2020
The Code Council and RESNET Water Rating Index Standard approved by the American National Standards Institute
New ANSI standard sets the technical specifications for the inspection, testing and labeling of a home’s water efficiency.
Date Posted: 06/29/2020
Masters of Code: Anthony McMahan achieves the gold standard of code certification
Anthony McMahan earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/22/2020
Leadership spotlight: Angie Wiese
International Code Council Board Director Angie Wiese is proud of the impact she has made on the code development process, most specifically with regards to fire codes, and hopes to use her time on the board speaking for the membership and the groups that may have previously been unheard.
Date Posted: 06/22/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A modification to Section G103.6 (Watercourse Alteration) states that notification of a watercourse alteration should be given to all adjacent jurisdictions, not just those jurisdictions that will be affected.
Date Posted: 06/22/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Richard Daoud
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Richard Daoud to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 06/22/2020
Masters of Code: Todd Christopher achieves the gold standard of code certification
Todd Christopher earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/22/2020
Applications open for communities to pilot new buildings and housing benchmarks
The Alliance for National & Community Resilience seeks community partners to join its Community Resilience Benchmarking Pilot Program.
Date Posted: 06/16/2020
Message from the president: Annual conference update
Code Council Board of Directors President Greg Wheeler provides some updates and clarification regarding this year's cancelled Annual Conference, Expo and Annual Business Meeting.
Date Posted: 06/15/2020
Code Council offers guidance on building re-occupancy for re-opening economies
As local and state governments are beginning a phased re-opening of their economies, the Code Council has compiled a guide of safety precautions and considerations for businesses looking to resume in-office activities.
Date Posted: 06/15/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Mechanical Code
An addition to Section 504.4.1 (Clothes Dryer Exhaust Termination) now addresses the required size of dryer exhaust duct terminals.
Date Posted: 06/15/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Larry Walsh
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Larry Walsh to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 06/15/2020
Masters of Code: John Hammons achieves the gold standard of code certification
John Hammons earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/15/2020
Masters of Code: Ian Lehrer achieves the gold standard of code certification
Ian Lehrer earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/15/2020
The Code Council ensures building codes meet safety requirements
The International Building Code establishes the minimum requirements for all materials used in the construction of buildings and structures. As such, resilience and safety are at the core of its goal, ensuring that all materials used in construction are rigorously tested and vetted.
Date Posted: 06/15/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — William Rakatansky
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of William Rakatansky to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 06/08/2020
Masters of Code: Jake Hill achieves the gold standard of code certification
Jake Hill earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/08/2020
Leadership spotlight: Steve McDaniel
International Code Council Board Director Steve McDaniel pays it forward with advice to his students and those looking to explore careers in the building industry by encouraging them to broaden their aspirations and think of new ways to use skills and foster a desire to improve the built environment.
Date Posted: 06/08/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A modification to Section N1104.1 (Lighting) states that the required percentage of permanent lighting fixtures having high-efficacy lamps has increased from 75 percent to 90 percent.
Date Posted: 06/08/2020
Masters of Code: Daniel Azeff achieves the gold standard of code certification
Daniel Azeff earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/08/2020
International Code Council extends deadline for 2021 and 2022 committee applications
Apply within the next two weeks to help shape the most widely used and highly regarded set of building safety codes in the world.
Date Posted: 06/01/2020
Masters of Code: Joshua Christian achieves the gold standard of code certification
Joshua Christian, chief of operations at CC&I Services, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/01/2020
Health and safety considerations for plumbing and HVAC professionals during inspections
Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning professionals are one of the most important lines of defense we have for protecting us from the threat of harm from microscopic organisms.
Date Posted: 06/01/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Kirk Williams
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Kirk Williams to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 06/01/2020
Masters of Code: Phillip Clark achieves the gold standard of code certification
Georgia Fire Marshal Phillip Clark earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/01/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
A modification to Section 901.8.2 (Removal of Occupant-use Hose Lines) authorizes the code official to allow the removal of occupant-use hose lines.
Date Posted: 06/01/2020
Building Safety Month celebration wraps with a focus on training and education
The Code Council and its partners underscore the value of a well-trained workforce for maintaining a safe built environment.
Date Posted: 05/26/2020
Masters of Code: David Heard achieves the gold standard of code certification
David Heard, plans reviewer, Forsyth County, Ga., earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 05/25/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A clarification to Section 406.6.2 (Ventilation of enclosed Parking garages) states that Chapters 4 and 5 of the International Mechanical Code are now specifically referenced to ensure that all ventilation and exhaust requirements for enclosed parking garages are applied.
Date Posted: 05/25/2020
Leadership spotlight: Kris Bridges
International Code Council Board Director Kris Bridges looks forward to supporting the members and bringing brand recognition to the Code Council by promoting its reputation and the important job of the code official.
Date Posted: 05/25/2020
Masters of Code: Terri Russell achieves the gold standard of code certification
Terri Russell, plans examiner with the city of Longview, Texas, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 05/25/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Steve Curtis
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Product Development Specialist Steve Curtis to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 05/25/2020
The International Code Council hosts virtual discussion on the effects of COVID-19 on the building safety industry for Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
Masters of Code: Michael Bozzuto achieves the gold standard of code certification
Michael Bozzuto, construction plans review specialist, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
Leadership spotlight: Donny Phipps
International Code Council Board Director Donny Phipps wants to provide better knowledge and information about what the Code Council has to offer, especially cdpACCESS, the Preferred Provider Program and the Assessment Center.
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Bill Hulse
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Bill Hulse to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
Code Council hosts virtual discussion on the effects of COVID-19 on the building safety industry for Building Safety Month
The third week of Building Safety Month – an international campaign celebrated for 40 years during May and developed by the International Code Council – focuses on resiliency, sustainability and innovation.
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
Considerations for moving permitting and plan review online
Code departments are adapting to ensure that they can continue to perform their public safety mission while protecting code officials, the construction workforce and the public at large from the spread of COVID-19.
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
Masters of Code: Jose Figueiredo achieves the gold standard of code certification
Jose Figueiredo, construction plan review specialist at the Department of Licenses & Inspections for the city of Philadelphia, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Mechanical Code
A modification to Section 404.1 (Mechanical Ventilation of Enclosed Parking Garages) states that the code text was rewritten to clarify the intent with regard to “intermittent” operation.
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
Celebrate safety in May
Two important month-long campaigns — the Code Council’s Building Safety Month and National Water Safety Month — promote safety in places where we live, work and play.
Date Posted: 05/13/2020
Grants available to help prevent drownings and drain entrapments
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that $2 million in special Pool Safely grants are available for state and local governments to help prevent drownings and drain entrapments.
Date Posted: 05/12/2020
Week 2 of Building Safety Month highlights the importance of building codes for safe, clean and abundant water
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
Considerations for virtual and remote inspections
Code departments are adapting to ensure that they can continue to perform their public safety mission while protecting code officials, the construction workforce and the public at large from the spread of COVID-19.
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
Masters of Code: Russell Curtis achieves the gold standard of code certification
Russell Curtis, senior combination inspector/plans examiner for the city of San Marcos, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
Code Council Annual Conference update
After much discussion and deliberation, the Code Council Board of Directors has decided not to hold a Code Council Annual Conference, Expo and Annual Business Meeting in 2020.
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — William Palmer
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of senior inspector William Palmer to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
Masters of Code: Michael Peter achieves the gold standard of code certification
Michael Peter, deputy building official for the city of Port Saint Lucie, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A clarification to Section N1102.2.5 (Mass Walls) states that the mass wall provisions have been itemized in a numbered list to bring accuracy and clarity to the technical requirements.
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
Leadership spotlight: Jim Brown
International Code Council Board Director Jim Brown didn't start out wanting to be a building official but became intrigued with the code process and code officials after becoming a lead carpenter building McMansions in Maryland.
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
Week 2 of Building Safety Month highlights water safety
The second week of Building Safety Month highlights the value of building codes, such as the International Plumbing Code, for safe, clean and abundant water.
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
Code Council hires premier advocacy firm in California
KP Public Affairs will work closely with the Code Council, its members and key stakeholders on matters of mutual interest in the building safety arena.
Date Posted: 05/08/2020
The International Code Council hires premier advocacy firm in California
Date Posted: 05/08/2020
Supreme Court decision bolsters the Code Council's copyright case
The U.S. Supreme Court expressly rejected UpCodes' defense that the International Codes are not copyrightable because they are adopted by various governmental authorities and have the force of law.
Date Posted: 05/05/2020
Leadership spotlight: Michael Savage
International Code Council Board Director Michael Savage advises newcomers to the building industry to never give up and remember that, even on the most challenging days when the job feels unproductive, that they’re making a difference in people’s lives… making sure people are safe.
Date Posted: 05/04/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Tim Earl
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Codes and Standards Consultant Tim Earl to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 05/04/2020
Masters of Code: David Brasich achieves the gold standard of code certification
David Brasich, Capital of Texas Inspections, Austin, Texas, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 05/04/2020
Masters of Code: John Doherty achieves the gold standard of code certification
John Doherty, Construction Compliance Supervisor, City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 05/04/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
An addition to Sections 901.4.6.1, 901.4.6.2, 901.4.6.3 and 901.4.6.4 (Fire Pump and Fire Sprinkler Riser Rooms) adds additional criteria to fire pump rooms and fire sprinkler riser rooms.
Date Posted: 05/04/2020
Considerations for reopening following the COVID-19 pandemic
While code departments continue to address the immediate needs posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, some cities and states are beginning to plan for reopening and the effective operations of code departments will be essential during the safe reopening of buildings in the community.
Date Posted: 05/04/2020
The International Code Council kicks off Building Safety Month 2020
Date Posted: 05/01/2020
The Code Council kicks off Building Safety Month 2020
Week one of the international campaign focuses on disaster preparedness and recognizes that our strength and protection depend on the safety of the buildings in which we spend the majority of our time, both in everyday life and in times of disaster.
Date Posted: 05/01/2020
2020 National Green Building Standard now available for free download
The fourth edition of the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard has been approved by the American National Standards Institute and is available for public use.
Date Posted: 04/29/2020
Guidance for the disinfection of building water systems using the IPC
Ensuring the safety of building water systems has always been a priority in the International Plumbing Code (IPC). Here's a closer look at how the IPC addresses the disinfection of a building water system.
Date Posted: 04/28/2020
Code Council welcomes new code expert to its team to manage plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas programs
Guy Tomberlin will help lead the Code Council’s efforts to advance PMG codes, standards and resources to support the plumbing and mechanical sectors.
Date Posted: 04/27/2020
The International Code Council welcomes new code expert to its team to manage plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas programs
Date Posted: 04/27/2020
Free webinars to celebrate Building Safety Month
Due to COVID-19, the International Code Council developed a set of free, virtual events discussing building safety, building codes and code compliance to be held throughout the month of May.
Date Posted: 04/27/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Allen Posey
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Building Official Allen Posey to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 04/27/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A clarification to Section 406.3 (Regulation of Private Garages) states that parking structures that meet the definition of private garages are now permitted to comply with the provisions for public parking garages as an alternative approach.
Date Posted: 04/27/2020
Masters of Code: Thomas Nabors achieves the gold standard of code certification
Thomas Nabors, Project Manager/Lead Inspector, CC&I Services LLC, Lexington, South Carolina, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/27/2020
Masters of Code: Todd Sukup achieves the gold standard of code certification
Todd Sukup, City of Galveston, Texas, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/27/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Plumbing Code
A modification to Section 703.4 (Reuse of Buried Drain and Sewer Piping) states that the use of existing building sewers and existing building drains for new building plumbing system is clarified.
Date Posted: 04/20/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Daniel Lynch
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Daniel Lynch, president of DJ Lynch & Associates, to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 04/20/2020
Masters of Code: Grant Hershey achieves the gold standard of code certification
Montana Combination Building Inspector earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/20/2020
Masters of Code: Richard Patitucci achieves the gold standard of code certification
Philadelphia building inspector earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/20/2020
HERS Raters can assist building safety departments during national pandemic
These specially certified specialists can assist building safety departments with additional resources that can supplement their operations while ensuring the energy provisions of the code are met in residential structures.
Date Posted: 04/17/2020
Structures used for temporary healthcare use
The COVID-19 global pandemic is challenging federal, state, and local government officials to think and lead in real-time as the event is unfolding. Alternate care facilities are urgently needed to help alleviate the strain on existing hospitals and health care facilities.
Date Posted: 04/15/2020
COVID-19 and temporary healthcare facilities around the world
During this COVID-19 outbreak, many building regulators around the world are facing a challenge between the need of healthcare facilities to quickly expand their capacities to treat infected and highly contagious patients and the need to ensure building safety.
Date Posted: 04/15/2020
Message to our members
From a new series of free webinars to working to secure the funding code departments need to go virtual, the Code Council is here to help support you with advanced building safety solutions that make your job easier.
Date Posted: 04/14/2020
Major voices in America’s built environment back HUD acceptance of modern codes as meeting accessibility requirements
Joint comments support expansion of "safe harbors" for compliance with the Fair Housing Act.
Date Posted: 04/14/2020
Leadership spotlight: William Bryant
International Code Council Board Immediate Past President William Bryant’s lifelong mission has been to create an atmosphere of cooperation and common sense with the goal of keeping people safe. He saw a need to find a way to make the codes even better so people can be safer.
Date Posted: 04/13/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A clarification to Section N1102.2.5 (Mass Walls) states that the mass wall provisions have been itemized in a numbered list to bring accuracy and clarity to the technical requirements.
Date Posted: 04/13/2020
How the International Codes facilitate our response
Code departments are adapting to ensure that they can continue to perform their public safety mission while protecting code officials, the construction workforce and the public at large from the spread of COVID-19.
Date Posted: 04/13/2020
Masters of Code: Chris Thompson achieves the gold standard of code certification
City of Tempe building official earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/13/2020
Countdown: Three weeks until Building Safety Month 2020
This year’s campaign promotes “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World” and includes resources on important topics like disaster preparedness.
Date Posted: 04/13/2020
Masters of Code: James Wright achieves the gold standard of code certification
The building inspector for the city of Philadelphia earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/13/2020
New resources for code officials offer suggestions for coping with COVID-19 challenges
The International Code Council offers a free webinar series and how-to documents for building and fire departments to transition to a virtual work environment.
Date Posted: 04/09/2020
Masters of Code: Michael Iarossi achieves the gold standard of code certification
California construction inspector earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
Masters of Code: Russell Adams achieves the gold standard of code certification
California building inspector earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
An addition to Section 2306.7.3.1 (Protection from Vehicle Impact) states that the fire code official has the authority to require additional vehicle impact protection at fuel dispensing facilities.
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Dale Feb
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Inspector/Investigator Dale Feb to learn what makes him a Code Council member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
Message to our members
The International Code Council is working diligently to provide the products, services and resources you need to do your jobs.
Date Posted: 04/03/2020
Survey of U.S. code officials shows trends in code compliance during COVID-19
The results of the survey tell us how jurisdictions throughout the U.S. are keeping up with inspections, new building permits and new construction.
Date Posted: 04/03/2020
Federal resources: COVID-19 information for code professionals
There’s a lot of information out there about COVID-19. As a building safety professional, here’s what you need to know.
Date Posted: 03/26/2020
Code Council welcomes new regional director to lead Dubai office
Mohamed Ahmed Amer to support stakeholders in the Middle East region implementing the Code Council’s family of solutions.
Date Posted: 03/25/2020
Masters of Code: David Goodman achieves the gold standard of code certification
City of Phoenix Building Plans Examiner earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A modification to Section 1807.2 (Retaining Walls) states that the requirement for consideration of a keyway in the sliding analysis of retaining walls has been deleted from Section 1807.2.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
Leadership spotlight: Shirley Ellis
International Code Council Board Director Shirley Ellis has an extensive background in building codes and standards and believes that creating new partnerships in the industry to focus on good, safe, useable codes is of utmost importance.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
2020 Indiana Residential Code is now available
The updated Indiana Residential Code, based on the 2018 International Residential Code, strengthens provisions for safety, energy efficiency and resiliency in residential buildings throughout the state.
Date Posted: 03/18/2020
How Damage Determines a Tornado's Rating: From Fujita to Enhanced Fujita
The estimated wind speeds in a tornado path are different than measured, sustained wind speeds. The EF Scale looks at a point of damage and estimates the three-second wind gust that would have caused damage of that degree.
Date Posted: 03/16/2020
Masters of Code: Rick Harmon achieves the gold standard of code certification
Rick Harmon, Barry Isett and Associates, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/16/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Plumbing Code
A modification to Sections 608.17.1.1 and 608.17.1.2 (Independent Backflow Protection for Drink Dispensers) states that only carbonated beverage dispensers require a backflow preventer that is designed for exposure to carbon dioxide gas.
Date Posted: 03/16/2020
The Code Council showcases off-site construction solutions
The Code Council provides leading solutions and training for the modular construction industry at the 2020 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow.
Date Posted: 03/09/2020
The International Code Council showcases off-site construction solutions at the 2020 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow
Date Posted: 03/09/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A clarification to Section N1101.6 (Definition of Air Barrier) states that the definition for air barrier has been revised for clarification and the duplicate definition for continuous air barrier has been removed.
Date Posted: 03/09/2020
Masters of Code: Donald Olivieri achieves the gold standard of code certification
Illinois architect earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/09/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Sandra Cantrell-Edwards
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Sandra Cantrell-Edwards to learn what makes her an ICC member, what led her to a career in building safety and what she anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
An addition to Section 2303.2.1 (Height of Emergency Disconnect Switch) provides specific height limitations for emergency disconnect switches for fuel dispensing operations.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
Leadership spotlight: Cindy Davis
International Code Council Board Vice President Cindy Davis is a proponent of mentoring, education, networking and collaboration and hopes to spread the word about what code officials and building officials do every day.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
Pakistan's first female architect Yasmeen Lari awarded Jane Drew prize
The annual award is given to an architectural designer who, through their work and commitment to design excellence, has raised the profile of women in architecture.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Lynn Balfour
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Lynn Balfour to learn what makes her an ICC member, what led her to a career in building safety and what she anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A modification to Section 1025.1 (Luminous Egress Path Marking in Group I Occupancies) states that luminous egress path marking is no longer required in high-rise buildings classified as Group I-2, I-3, or I-4 occupancies.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
Building Valuation Data: February 2020
All jurisdictions and other interested parties should actively evaluate and assess the impact of this BVD table before utilizing it in their current code enforcement related activities.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Andrew Holter
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Andew Holter to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
Masters of Code: Steven Collett achieves the gold standard of code certification
Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
HUD proposes new rule recognizing additional building codes and standards to encourage more housing development
The proposed rule would amend its Fair Housing Act design and construction regulations by designating the last four editions of the International Building Code, and incorporating the 2009 ICC A117.1-2009, as safe harbors.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
Leadership spotlight: Michael Wich
International Code Council Board Secretary/Treasurer Michael Wich believes in raising awareness of what code officials do every day to protect citizens in the built environment, and spreading this important message on the national and global levels.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
Builder confidence remains solid in February
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes edged one point lower to 74 in February, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Date Posted: 02/21/2020
Code Council names Joan O’Neil Chief Knowledge Officer
O’Neil will help enhance the association’s digital transformation by creating an enterprise-wide digital strategy for products and services.
Date Posted: 02/19/2020
The International Code Council names Joan O’Neil Chief Knowledge Officer
Date Posted: 02/19/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Plumbing Code
A modification to Section 602.3.1 (Standard for Water Well Construction) states that where local regulations for the construction of water wells do not exist or are lacking in details, the code requires well construction to comply with Standard NGWA-01.
Date Posted: 02/17/2020
Leadership spotlight: Greg Wheeler
International Code Council Board President Greg Wheeler hopes to help people realize the codes are there not only to help but to challenge them to improve the codes through strong involvement.
Date Posted: 02/17/2020
Masters of Code: Chris Arthur achieves the gold standard of code certification
City of Harrisonville, Mo., building official earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/17/2020
The International Code Council and ICC-ES showcase commitment to safety in the building industry at Design and Construction Week
Date Posted: 02/12/2020
The Code Council and ICC-ES showcase commitment to safety in the building industry
The Code Council family of solutions sponsored several activities at Design and Construction Week to network and learn about the latest research and technologies in the building industry.
Date Posted: 02/12/2020
2021 International Plumbing and Mechanical Codes now available
Updated International Plumbing Code and International Mechanical Code draw upon the expertise of hundreds of plumbing, mechanical, building and safety experts through a highly respected consensus code development process to adapt new building practices and technologies, which will enhance safety and save time and resources.
Date Posted: 02/11/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A modification to Section R802.1.5.4 (Labeling) states that each stick of fire-retardant-treated (FRT) lumber and each FRT wood structural panel require a label with eight specific items of information.
Date Posted: 02/10/2020
Maryland State Plumbing Board adopts the IPC and IFGC
Use of these modern codes will help Maryland ensure safe and resilient structures.
Date Posted: 02/03/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Fire Code
An addition to Section 1105.6.2 (Fire-protection-rated Doors in Existing Group I-2) states that fire-protection-rated doors in existing Group I-2 occupancies have three options for automatic closing operations.
Date Posted: 02/03/2020
Masters of Code: Corey Bundy achieves the gold standard of code certification
City of Santa Clara, Utah, building official earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/03/2020
Significant changes to the 2018 International Building Code
A modification to Section 1013.2 (Floor Level Exit Sign Location) states that the permitted location for low-level exit signs selectively required in Group R-1 occupancies has been expanded to now allow the bottom of such sign to be mounted up to 18 inches above the floor.
Date Posted: 01/27/2020
ICC members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Richard Edwards
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Richard Edwards to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 01/27/2020
Masters of Code: Billy Staten achieves the gold standard of code certification
City of Bend, Oregon, assistant building official earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 01/20/2020
AWC releases 2015/2018 Structural Wood Design Examples
The American Wood Council and International Code Council have released a joint publication, 2015/2018 Structural Wood Design Examples, intended to aid in the structural design of wood buildings using both allowable stress design and load and resistance factor design.
Date Posted: 01/20/2020
FEMA strengthens construction standards for disaster recovery
The agency updates its Recovery Interim Policy Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications and Standards for Public Assistance, which leverages the International Codes to mitigate against risks from wildfire and other natural hazards.
Date Posted: 01/17/2020
Code Council and ICC-ES build prominent presence at Design and Construction Week
The Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service showcase their commitment to the building safety industry as a major sponsor at the International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.
Date Posted: 01/16/2020
Rhode Island native Pete Gaynor named FEMA administrator
With more than 11 years of experience in emergency management, Gaynor has overseen response and recovery efforts for blizzards, floods, tropical storms and public health emergencies.
Date Posted: 01/15/2020
Registration open for 2020 Code Council Leadership Week and Building Safety Conference of New Jersey
The 2020 Code Council Leadership Week and Building Safety Conference of New Jersey event will feature building safety training from industry experts, expansive networking opportunities, educational sessions and more.
Date Posted: 01/14/2020
Meet Jesse DeAnda: An emerging leader in building safety
The Los Angeles native has taken the building industry by storm since joining the department as a college intern in 2001.
Date Posted: 01/06/2020
Congress clears 2020 National Defense Authorization Act that leverages model maintenance code to improve conditions in military housing
Date Posted: 12/17/2019
Congress clears 2020 National Defense Authorization Act
The U.S. Department of Defense separately updated its building standards to the most recent international building codes to address safety, functionality and durability for military housing.
Date Posted: 12/17/2019
Masters of Code: Gregory Horsfall achieves the gold standard of code certification
Building and Planning, El Dorado County, California, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 12/16/2019
International Code Council engages Caribbean leaders in resilience initiatives
Date Posted: 12/12/2019
Code Council engages Caribbean leaders in resilience initiatives
Workshop in Barbados brings together construction standards developers, implementers and financing agencies to promote resilience through the implementation of modern building codes.
Date Posted: 12/12/2019
Building Safety Month 2020 celebrates “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World”
Date Posted: 12/11/2019
FEMA publishes post-disaster building safety evaluation document
The Code Council collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop FEMA P-2055, which addresses the current state of practice for post-disaster building safety evaluation.
Date Posted: 12/10/2019
Building Safety Month 2020 celebrates “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World”
For its 40th year, the global campaign will address a new topic each week on keeping our communities safe and resilient.
Date Posted: 12/10/2019
Report urges FEMA to increase support for code adoption and enforcement
The report by the National Advisory Council recommends that the Federal Emergency Management Agency partner with the International Code Council to improve public awareness of codes’ mitigation benefits.
Date Posted: 12/10/2019
The International Code Council and RESNET create new voluntary certification for building safety industry
Date Posted: 12/05/2019
Code Council and RESNET create new voluntary certification for building safety industry
The IECC/HERS Compliance Specialist credential leverages the strengths of both organizations to address the demand for qualified energy evaluation specialists.
Date Posted: 12/05/2019
U.S. House subcommittees hear testimony supporting the reauthorization of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program
Date Posted: 12/04/2019
The International Code Council announces first overseas office in Dubai
Date Posted: 12/04/2019
Code Council announces first overseas office in Dubai
The Code Council has established a new office in Dubai as part of a larger effort to increase its presence in the international marketplace, promote cross-country collaboration and help to strengthen building safety worldwide.
Date Posted: 12/04/2019
Code Council launches global initiative on building resilience
Code developers, hazard and emergency management officials, and climate scientists from the U.S., Australia, Canada and New Zealand come together to explore common threats caused by increasingly extreme weather.
Date Posted: 11/22/2019
The International Code Council launches global initiative on building resilience
Date Posted: 11/21/2019
U.S. House of Representatives passes bill requiring disaster recovery funds adhere to latest codes
Funding also provided to train code officials and the construction industry in the latest codes.
Date Posted: 11/19/2019
U.S. House of Representatives passes bill requiring disaster recovery funds adhere to latest codes
Date Posted: 11/18/2019
ICC-ES issues ESR-4069 to StructureCraft DowelLam for first all-wood mass timber panel in North America
Date Posted: 11/08/2019
International Code Council honors extraordinary building safety professionals at 2019 Annual Conference
Date Posted: 10/23/2019
New benchmark measures the resiliency of a community’s housing stock
Date Posted: 10/22/2019
New benchmark measures the resiliency of a community’s housing stock
Issued by the Alliance for National and Community Resilience, these benchmarks help U.S. communities prepare for disasters.
Date Posted: 10/22/2019
Join the building safety community in Las Vegas for the International Code Council Annual Conference
Date Posted: 10/17/2019
Join the building safety community in Las Vegas for the International Code Council Annual Conference
The event starts this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, and includes a free expo, expert training sessions and public hearings on the 2021 International Codes.
Date Posted: 10/17/2019
ICC-ES offers new service to help manufacturers with product approval in Florida
The company continues its commitment to customer service with expanded report holder support.
Date Posted: 10/16/2019
ICC-ES offers new service to help manufacturers with product approval in Florida
Date Posted: 10/16/2019
New report outlines economic benefits for communities that adopt the International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 10/11/2019
New report outlines economic benefits for communities that adopt the IPC
Findings show that over 12 years counties that used the International Plumbing Code saved $38 billion in construction costs and saw an additional 166,000 jobs.
Date Posted: 10/11/2019
Updated California Solar Permitting Guidebook now available
International Code Council partners with the State of California to help jurisdictions streamline small-scale solar installation permitting.
Date Posted: 10/10/2019
Updated California Solar Permitting Guidebook now available
Date Posted: 10/10/2019
The most widely used building codes in the world now available in Spanish
Date Posted: 10/08/2019
The most widely used building codes in the world now available in Spanish
The International Code Council is expanding its suite of building safety products to better serve Spanish-speaking populations.
Date Posted: 10/08/2019
Former AIA president calls for strengthened building codes
In testimony before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Energy, the American Institute of Architect's 2018 President Carl Elefante, FAIA, outlined critical steps the United States must prioritize in order to reduce greenhouse gases in the built environment.
Date Posted: 09/25/2019
Masters of Code: John Russell achieves the gold standard of code certification
Virginia Inspector John Russell earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 09/23/2019
ICC-ES receives accreditation to conduct formaldehyde emission listing
ICC Evaluation Service received accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation and American National Standards Institute to provide third-party certification services to manufacturers of composite wood products, complementing the company’s existing EPA-approved formaldehyde emission listing program.
Date Posted: 09/18/2019
ICC-ES receives accreditation to conduct formaldehyde emission listing
Date Posted: 09/18/2019
Philadelphia modernizes its plumbing code using the International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 09/17/2019
Philadelphia modernizes its plumbing code using the International Plumbing Code
The city joins the majority of U.S. jurisdictions in adopting the most widely used building codes in the world.
Date Posted: 09/16/2019
Steve Swarthout discusses his fire safety experiences
Steve Swarthout, chair of the ICC Fire Services Exam Development Committee, discusses his career and experiences in fire safety.
Date Posted: 09/16/2019
Code Council announces adoption of 2018 I-Codes in New Jersey
New Jersey continues to lead the nation in adopting the most up-to-date building and safety codes available in the industry and implementing them with a network of highly trained, dedicated code enforcement officials.
Date Posted: 09/09/2019
2018 Code Conforming Wood Design now available
The 2018 Code Conforming Wood Design, a joint publication of the American Wood Council and the Code Council, is now available as a free download, which summarizes the most important provisions related to the use of wood and wood products as they appear in the 2018 International Building Code.
Date Posted: 09/09/2019
International Code Council partners with AWC, WoodWorks on heights and areas app
The free Heights & Areas Calculator app calculates the maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction.
Date Posted: 09/05/2019
International Code Council partners with AWC, WoodWorks on heights and areas app
Date Posted: 09/05/2019
ICC-SRCC expands solar water heater certification programs to include Canadian standards
The Solar Rating & Certification Corporation, a program of the ICC Evaluation Service, expanded its services to include certifications to CSA standards for solar thermal collectors and domestic solar water heating systems.
Date Posted: 09/04/2019
ICC-SRCC expands solar water heater certification programs to include Canadian standards
Date Posted: 09/04/2019
International Code Council announces adoption of 2018 I-Codes in New Jersey
Date Posted: 09/03/2019
2018 Code Conforming Wood Design Now Available
Date Posted: 08/27/2019
Masters of Code: Paul Messplay achieves the gold standard of code certification
Residential plans examiner for Hanover County earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 08/26/2019
Registration is open for the 2019 International Code Council Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo
Date Posted: 08/15/2019
Registration is open for the 2019 International Code Council Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo
This year’s event features an impressive line-up of speakers include world-renowned expert Dame Judith Hackitt.
Date Posted: 08/15/2019
FEMA calls for requiring up-to-date building codes in federal and state grants and programs
New National Mitigation Investment Strategy broadly encourages communities to adopt and enforce current codes, which saves lives, time and money.
Date Posted: 08/14/2019
FEMA calls for requiring up-to-date building codes in federal and state grants and programs
Date Posted: 08/14/2019
First OG-400 solar pool and spa heating system certifications awarded to UMA Solar and Techno-Solis
Certifications provide proof of compliance to the current ANSI approved solar pool and spa heating system standard developed by the Code Council and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
Date Posted: 08/13/2019
First OG-400 solar pool and spa heating system certifications awarded to UMA Solar and Techno-Solis
Date Posted: 08/13/2019
The International Code Council and California Building Officials host important roundtable with leading seismic experts
Date Posted: 08/06/2019
Masters of Code: Henry Miga achieves the gold standard of code certification
The building official for town of Simsbury earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 08/05/2019
The International Code Council and Winn’s Career Education partner to expand training opportunities for plumbing professionals
This new collaboration broadens the scope of available training topics for Code Council members and customers.
Date Posted: 08/05/2019
The International Code Council and Winn’s Career Education partner to expand training opportunities for plumbing professionals
Date Posted: 07/29/2019
The International Code Council and General Code announce merger with codification company Coded Systems
Date Posted: 07/22/2019
Code Council and General Code announce merger with Coded Systems
The merger will provide expanded product offerings and digital solutions to code officials, municipal planners and zoning officials in New Jersey and beyond.
Date Posted: 07/22/2019
ICC-ES PMG issues listing for Uponor AquaSAFE system
The plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas listing for the fire sprinkler pipe and fittings system certifies compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Date Posted: 07/22/2019
ICC-ES issues Uponor PMG listing for AquaSAFE fire sprinkler pipe and fittings system
Date Posted: 07/18/2019
NTA, Inc. holds groundbreaking ceremony for its new corporate campus in Bryan, Texas
Date Posted: 07/16/2019
First vertical axis turbine to successfully complete ICC-SWCC program
Hi-VAWT DS3000 small wind turbine awarded certification under the ICC-ES Small Wind Certification Council Small Wind Turbine Program.
Date Posted: 07/16/2019
NTA holds groundbreaking ceremony for new corporate campus
The campus in Bryan, Texas, will expand NTA testing capabilities and will focus on fire testing and other key test solutions for manufacturers.
Date Posted: 07/16/2019
First vertical axis turbine to successfully complete ICC-SWCC program
Date Posted: 07/15/2019
NTA joins the International Code Council’s family of solutions
Date Posted: 07/12/2019
NTA joins the International Code Council’s family of solutions
The acquisition will add laboratory and testing capabilities to the Code Council service offerings and will foster innovation by streamlining the time-to-market for product manufacturers.
Date Posted: 07/12/2019
Texas adopts International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
Use of model code will improve safety of pools and spas throughout the state.
Date Posted: 07/08/2019
Texas adopts International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
Date Posted: 07/01/2019
Masters of Code: Robert Decker achieves the gold standard of code certification
Memphis building official earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/24/2019
ICC-ES Issues ESR-4074 to Tesla, Inc. for Tesla Solar Roof System
Date Posted: 06/19/2019
Significant changes to the 2018 I-Codes
New changes address watercourse alteration, classified electrical areas around spray booths, reduction of ceiling insulation and pipe bursting replacement of building drains.
Date Posted: 06/17/2019
ICC-ES issues three evaluation reports that help expand use of shipping containers as building materials
Date Posted: 06/04/2019
The International Code Council to collaborate with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety to update residential construction standards
Date Posted: 06/03/2019
Code Council to collaborate with IBHS to update residential construction standards
Code Council is accepting applications to serve on the newly formed Consensus Committee on Multi-Hazard Resiliency for Residential Construction to update standards to address a wide range of hazards.
Date Posted: 06/03/2019
International Code Council supports the Innovative Housing Showcase
The five-day event on the National Mall features new building technologies and expert speakers.
Date Posted: 05/31/2019
The International Code Council supports the Innovative Housing Showcase
Date Posted: 05/31/2019
Code Council releases comprehensive Natural Disaster Preparedness Guide
The new guide helps communities plan ahead for the U.S. hurricane season, which begins on June 1.
Date Posted: 05/30/2019
Innovation leads to safer and more efficient buildings
Date Posted: 05/28/2019
Innovation leads to safer and more efficient buildings
New technologies promise to increase productivity and conserve resources.
Date Posted: 05/28/2019
Code Council and ASFPM sign memorandum of understanding
Alliance will focus on the organizations’ mutual interest in protecting wetlands and floodplains.
Date Posted: 05/21/2019
The International Code Council and the Association of State Floodplain Managers sign memorandum of understanding
Date Posted: 05/21/2019
Strong relationships with construction professionals set homeowners up for success
Date Posted: 05/20/2019
Strong relationships with construction professionals set homeowners up for success
The International Code Council celebrates the important role of code officials in ensuring that homes are safe through Building Safety Month.
Date Posted: 05/20/2019
ICC welcomes Preferred Providers
Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources.
Date Posted: 05/17/2019
Uponor marketing claims verified under new ICC-ES program
Date Posted: 05/14/2019
The importance of securing clean and abundant water
Building Safety Month highlights the importance of plumbing, building and green codes to help ensure access to safe water for all communities.
Date Posted: 05/13/2019
Building Safety Month highlights importance of securing clean and abundant water for all communities
Date Posted: 05/13/2019
U.S. Representatives Welch and McKinley introduce resolution to recognize Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/10/2019
U.S. Representatives Welch and McKinley introduce resolution to recognize Building Safety Month
Building Safety Month promotes the importance of modern building codes and the code enforcement officials who protect America’s communities.
Date Posted: 05/10/2019
DEWALT receives an evaluation service report with a CBC and CRC supplement that includes DSA and OSHPD evaluation
Date Posted: 05/07/2019
Building Safety Month continues with a focus on training and education
Date Posted: 05/06/2019
Commercial Construction Index released for first-quarter of 2019
The index shows that 70 percent of contractors are struggling to meet project deadlines as the labor shortage persists.
Date Posted: 05/06/2019
ICC-ES breaks new ground listing polypropylene and polyethylene pipes and fittings for drainage, waste and vent applications to new ASTM F3371 standard
Date Posted: 04/30/2019
The International Code Council kicks off Building Safety Month 2019
Date Posted: 04/29/2019
Code Council kicks off Building Safety Month 2019
Natural disasters are increasing in severity and frequency. Week one helps individuals and community leaders plan in advance and focus on disaster preparedness.
Date Posted: 04/29/2019
The International Code Council to host hearings for review of proposed changes to the International Codes
Date Posted: 04/28/2019
Builder confidence edges higher in April
Builders report solid demand for new single-family homes but they are also grappling with affordability concerns stemming from a chronic shortage of construction workers.
Date Posted: 04/26/2019
New monthly column answers trending code questions
The Code Council’s technical services team answers some of the typical questions they receive from members.
Date Posted: 04/22/2019
ANCR launches new committee to develop housing resilience benchmarks
Date Posted: 04/16/2019
The Code Council Assessment Center receives ANSI accreditation
Date Posted: 04/15/2019
Chicago City Council approves major building code modernization
Based on the International Codes, the building code modernization will enable safer, more affordable, sustainable and innovative construction.
Date Posted: 04/11/2019
Building Membership Council issues subcommittees call
The Building Membership Council issued a call for its Outreach, Best Practices and Raise the Profile subcommittees.
Date Posted: 04/08/2019
ABC Massachusetts member wins 2019 National Craft Championship medal
Date Posted: 04/08/2019
Take part in keeping communities safe with Building Safety Month
Join a wide variety of public and private organizations this May to create safer communities worldwide.
Date Posted: 04/08/2019
Take part in keeping communities safe with Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 04/08/2019
Meet Building Inspector Lucas Pump
As we approach May — and Building Safety Month — we recognize professionals whose combined efforts contribute to the awareness of building safety.
Date Posted: 03/30/2019
Register now for the U.S. DOE 2019 National Energy Codes Conference
Date Posted: 03/25/2019
Significant changes to the 2018 I-Codes
New changes address retaining walls, mass walls, vehicle impact protection and reuse of buried drain and sewer piping.
Date Posted: 03/25/2019
The International Code Council supports access to safe and abundant water on World Water Day
Date Posted: 03/22/2019
ICC supports access to safe and abundant water on World Water Day
Global campaign focuses on ensuring that clean water is available to all.
Date Posted: 03/22/2019
CROSQ releases new energy efficiency standards developed in collaboration with the International Code Council and ASHRAE
Date Posted: 03/21/2019
ICC-ES, DIBt and CABR sign a trilateral memorandum of understanding
The agreement will streamline evaluation processes for manufacturers in three continents, will save time and money, and will reduce barriers to trade.
Date Posted: 03/20/2019
ICC Evaluation Service, Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik and the China Academy of Building Research sign a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding
Date Posted: 03/20/2019
CROSQ releases energy efficiency standards
The new codes, developed in collaboration with the International Code Council and ASHRAE, will help member states improve the energy efficiency of their buildings and support energy conservation efforts.
Date Posted: 03/20/2019
The Code Council calls for input on changes to the building codes that keep our communities safe and resilient
Date Posted: 03/19/2019
ICC calls for input on changes to the building codes
The code development hearings in April provide all interested parties an opportunity to review proposed changes to the 2021 International Codes.
Date Posted: 03/19/2019
Voter validation cycle extended to three years
GMVR voting credentials validated in 2018 will remain valid for the remainder of the three-year code development cycle, unless the Primary Representative implements changes.
Date Posted: 03/18/2019
ICC releases repurposed shipping containers guideline
The guideline provides an in-depth, technical overview for how to design, review and approve intermodal shipping containers as a building element.
Date Posted: 03/15/2019
The International Code Council releases 2019 guideline for the safe use of repurposed shipping containers
Date Posted: 03/15/2019
The Code Council and CSA Group publish new binational Rainwater Harvesting Systems Standard
Date Posted: 03/13/2019
ICC and CSA Group publish new rainwater harvesting standard
The new standard sets guidelines for the safe implementation of rainwater harvesting components and systems in the U.S. and Canada.
Date Posted: 03/13/2019
Showcase: American Geophysical Union
The revision of the headquarters of the American Geophysical Union shows the pathway to net zero energy.
Date Posted: 03/08/2019
U.S. Department of Energy funds a new energy efficiency study led by the International Code Council, University of Central Florida and RESNET
Date Posted: 03/06/2019
The Code Council and ICC-ES partner with design and construction professionals to support safe buildings
Date Posted: 03/05/2019
ICC and ICC-ES partner with design and construction professionals to support safe buildings
During Design and Construction Week, the ICC Family of Companies sponsored a number of activities to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building industry.
Date Posted: 03/05/2019
ICC enters U.S. trade and investment strategic partnership
The memorandum of agreement, signed with the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, is based on a mutual interest to raise awareness of international building safety standards.
Date Posted: 03/01/2019
The Code Council enters U.S. Trade and Investment Strategic Partnership
Date Posted: 03/01/2019
Los Alamos County Building Safety Division earns IAS accreditation
Date Posted: 02/27/2019
ICC applauds advancement of public schools infrastructure bill
This legislation would invest $100 billion to repair and rebuild public schools to the latest building codes.
Date Posted: 02/27/2019
Housing starts down 11.2 percent in December
Housing starts fell 11.2 percent in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.08 million units.
Date Posted: 02/26/2019
The Code Council applauds advancement of public schools infrastructure bill
Date Posted: 02/26/2019
ICC and ICC-ES sponsor major building industry event
Design and Construction Week brings together over 80,000 design and construction professionals for education and discussion.
Date Posted: 02/25/2019
Significant changes to the 2018 I-Codes
New changes address luminous egress path marking, emergency disconnect switches, air barriers and backflow protection for drink dispensers.
Date Posted: 02/22/2019
The Code Council and ICC-ES sponsor major building industry event
Date Posted: 02/13/2019
Significant changes to the 2018 I-Codes
New changes address exit sign location, fire-protection-rated doors, labeling and water well construction.
Date Posted: 01/28/2019
ICC Evaluation Service and the Construction Technologies Institute of the Italian National Research Council sign a historic agreement
Date Posted: 01/25/2019
International Code Council CEO Dominic Sims joins the National Institute of Building Sciences board
Date Posted: 01/25/2019
ICC-ES expands its customer service offerings in Europe
Date Posted: 01/24/2019
NIBS releases study on value of mitigation
The new report on the value of mitigation finds that modern, regularly updated building codes save lives and protect property.
Date Posted: 01/14/2019
First-of-its-kind resilience benchmarks for U.S. communities released
Date Posted: 01/09/2019
New National Institute of Building Sciences study on mitigation finds that modern, regularly updated building codes save lives and protect property
Date Posted: 01/08/2019
Code change submission deadline extended to January 14
Date Posted: 01/03/2019
Report verifies that Structurlam cross-laminated timber products are compliant with existing codes and standards
Date Posted: 12/18/2018
The 2019 Building Safety Month theme is “No Code. No Confidence.”
Date Posted: 12/17/2018
2019 Building Safety Month theme unveiled
In its 39th year, the international campaign raises awareness about the importance of modern building codes and strong code enforcement
Date Posted: 12/17/2018
New publication addresses the urgent need for community resilience in the face of repeated major disasters
Date Posted: 12/13/2018
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dies at the age of 94
Date Posted: 12/05/2018
ICC-ES scope of accreditation expanded in Mexico
Date Posted: 12/04/2018
Building codes save lives in massive Alaskan earthquake
Date Posted: 12/04/2018
The Code Council welcomes three key new employees
Date Posted: 12/03/2018
Significant changes to the 2018 I-Codes
New changes address educational occupancy locking arrangements, emergency egress lighting inspection and testing, airspace requirements, and plumbing fixture obstruction clearance.
Date Posted: 12/03/2018
The Code Council supports passage of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
Date Posted: 11/28/2018
ICC-SRCC awards Sferasol a product certification for its solar thermal collector
Date Posted: 11/27/2018
Important change to ICC codes requires action from users
The Code Council will begin converting codes, state codes and other selected publications from protectedPDF to a newer, more versatile watermark version.
Date Posted: 11/19/2018
Groundbreaking model code for green construction released
Date Posted: 11/08/2018
2018 International Green Construction Code released
The groundbreaking 2018 International Green Construction Code helps communities save money, protect resources, and improve the health, life and safety of residents.
Date Posted: 11/08/2018
Bryant: Working today to prepare for tomorrow
Newly elected ICC Board of Directors President William Bryant spoke on the importance of preparing for the construction industry of the future.
Date Posted: 11/01/2018
Extraordinary building safety professionals honored at the 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference
Date Posted: 10/24/2018
International Code Council welcomes new leadership from the building safety industry
Date Posted: 10/23/2018
The 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference begins this weekend
Date Posted: 10/19/2018
Building codes are a crucial element of disaster recovery
Date Posted: 10/17/2018
New Disaster Response Alliance mobilizes skilled building safety professionals to help after major disasters
Date Posted: 10/16/2018
Significant changes to the 2018 I-Codes
New changes address aerosol fire extinguishing systems, exit signs in existing buildings, solar panels near emergency escape and rescue openings, and sway bracing for drainage piping.
Date Posted: 10/15/2018
ICC welcomes Preferred Providers
Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources.
Date Posted: 10/12/2018
The Code Council supports the authorization of EPA’s WaterSense Program
Date Posted: 10/10/2018
PHCC names International Code Council as newest corporate partner
Date Posted: 10/05/2018
ICC-ES introduces Marketing Claim Verification Program
Date Posted: 10/04/2018
ICC commends Disaster Recovery Reform Act passage
This legislation supports the adoption and implementation of modern building codes and provides nearly $1.7 billion to aid communities suffering from disasters in 2018.
Date Posted: 10/03/2018
The Code Council applauds the passage of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act
Date Posted: 10/03/2018
Pennsylvania takes major steps toward modernizing its building and plumbing codes
Date Posted: 10/01/2018
Significant changes to the 2018 I-Codes
New changes address bathroom sprinklers, emergency communication systems, treated wood fasteners, and concealed piping protection.
Date Posted: 09/24/2018
Early-bird registration discounts for the 2018 ICC Annual Conference end on Sunday, September 16
Date Posted: 09/13/2018
Ridged Systems awarded ICC-SRCC OG-300 Solar Thermal Systems Program certification
Date Posted: 09/12/2018
On your radar: Upcoming events
Looking for upcoming events to network with peers and learn valuable skills and training? Check out the ICC Events Calendar.
Date Posted: 09/10/2018
ICC-SWCC awards Dakota Turbines a certification for its DT-25 wind turbine
Date Posted: 09/10/2018
U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognizes the International Accreditation Service
Date Posted: 09/04/2018
ICC-ES announces its 2018-2019 Board of Managers roster
Date Posted: 08/29/2018
ICC welcomes Preferred Providers
Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources.
Date Posted: 08/27/2018
APA and the Code Council publish an updated International Residential Code lateral bracing guide
Date Posted: 08/15/2018
Significant changes to the 2018 I-Codes
New changes address membrane penetrations, portable fire extinguishers, stair landing glazing, and refrigerant piping.
Date Posted: 08/13/2018
The International Code Council Board of Directors creates new Ad Hoc Committee on Building Safety and Security
Date Posted: 08/08/2018
New HUD rule requires International Code Council certified inspectors for homes with FHA-insured mortgages
Date Posted: 08/01/2018
International Code Council praises signing of legislation reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
Date Posted: 07/31/2018
2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the International Energy Conservation Code
Date Posted: 07/24/2018
Significant changes to the 2018 I-Codes
New changes address smoke compartment egress, sprinkler obstructions, guard and railing glazing, and pipe and duct insulation within plenums.
Date Posted: 07/16/2018
The Code Council and NFPA release a new comprehensive document for solar energy code provisions and standards
Date Posted: 07/10/2018
ICC-ES resumes its Building Department Service due to demand
Date Posted: 07/09/2018
Meet Teresa Gerber
Teresa Gerber, chair of the ICC Property Maintenance and Housing/Zoning Exam Development Committee, talks about her passion for building safety.
Date Posted: 06/22/2018
Housing starts up five percent in May
Housing starts reach post-recession high in May; however, permits fall 4.6 percent.
Date Posted: 06/22/2018
ICC welcomes Preferred Providers
Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources.
Date Posted: 06/15/2018
The International Code Council applauds committee passage of new disaster recovery legislation
Date Posted: 06/12/2018
The International Code Council supports U.S. Senate bill to fund NIST plumbing research facility
Date Posted: 06/12/2018
Rocco Davis appointed chair of the IAS Board of Directors
Date Posted: 06/06/2018
Oregon building official Jack Applegate to receive the prestigious ICC Raising the Profile Award at the annual Building Safety Month reception
Date Posted: 05/29/2018
Renowned water experts from across the U.S. join together to form the ANCR Water Technical Committee
Date Posted: 05/23/2018
Registration is open for the 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo
Date Posted: 05/22/2018
Significant changes to the 2018 International Codes
New changes address clothes dryer exhaust termination, lighting, occupant-use hose lines and parking garage ventilation.
Date Posted: 05/21/2018
World-renowned expert Dr. Janet Stout discusses Legionella, its risks and how you can protect yourself in a new podcast
Date Posted: 05/21/2018
U.S. Congressman recognizes the 38th annual Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/14/2018
ICC-SRCC and NRCan partner to provide Canadian performance ratings to over 600 solar water heating system certifications
Date Posted: 05/09/2018
The Code Council names Gabe Maser vice president of federal relations
Date Posted: 05/08/2018
Communities around the world celebrate Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/07/2018
ICC-ES scope of accreditation widely expanded by the Standards Council of Canada
Date Posted: 05/01/2018
Building Safety Month kicks off on May 1 with a month-long, international celebration
Date Posted: 04/30/2018
Bring on Building Safety: Code Enforcement Explained
The profession of building safety remains a confusing and misunderstood occupation to most people.
Date Posted: 04/30/2018
Significant changes to the 2018 International Codes
Get up-to-code fast with detailed guides to the 2018 Significant Changes.
Date Posted: 04/23/2018
The Code Council greatly expands its program to help veterans find jobs in the building safety field
Date Posted: 04/18/2018
The Code Council names Judy Zakreski Vice President of Global Services
Date Posted: 04/17/2018
This May celebrate the building codes that protect your family and community
Date Posted: 04/10/2018
ANCR announces a distinguished group of specialists to help develop the nation’s first community-wide resilience benchmarks related to buildings
Date Posted: 03/28/2018
Assure your perspective is represented in the most widely used family of construction codes
Date Posted: 03/28/2018
The Code Council and CNIAH sign agreement to improve plumbing and sanitation systems in Haiti
Date Posted: 03/22/2018
The Code Council joins organizations from across the globe in celebrating World Water Day
Date Posted: 03/22/2018
Tennessee governor issues proclamation announcing that “Building Codes Save Lives!”
Date Posted: 03/15/2018
ICC Evaluation Service’s Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Program sets all-time record growth in 2018
Date Posted: 03/05/2018
ICC-SWCC applauds the reinstatement of the Federal Investment Tax Credit for small wind turbines
Date Posted: 02/27/2018
ICC-SRCC and APSP release new solar pool and spa heating system standard
Date Posted: 02/21/2018
The Code Council joins other stakeholders in celebrating the passage of the Federal Cost Share Reform Incentive
Date Posted: 02/09/2018
ICC-ES PMG issues its first WaterSense certification for spray sprinkler bodies to Hunter Industries
Date Posted: 02/06/2018
The Portland Cement Association and Simpson Strong-Tie join ANCR to create the first whole-community resilience benchmarks in the U.S.
Date Posted: 02/05/2018
Mark Barnhill Receives Honorary Life Membership Award
Date Posted: 02/03/2018
The Pangere Corporation is the first union contractor to achieve IAS accreditation for its metal building assembler inspection program
Date Posted: 02/01/2018
ICC-SRCC unveils an exclusive digital code linkage feature for solar water heating clients
Date Posted: 01/31/2018
Distinguished Code Council committee spots available for motivated professionals looking to improve landscape irrigation, storm shelter and high-wind construction standards
Date Posted: 01/29/2018
The Code Council celebrates 15 years dedicated to creating safe buildings and resilient communities worldwide
Date Posted: 01/25/2018
The Code Council welcomes Neil Burning to the Government Relations team
Date Posted: 01/23/2018
The Code Council and ICC-ES partner with the building industry to support safe buildings and housing affordability
Date Posted: 01/22/2018
ANCR begins development of the nation’s first whole-community resilience benchmarks for buildings, water and energy
Date Posted: 01/16/2018
ICC-SRCC is the first certification body accepted into the Global Solar Certification Network
Date Posted: 01/09/2018
The Code Council and ICC-ES sponsor and exhibit at the 2018 International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
Date Posted: 01/08/2018
Code change submission window expanded to January 11 for the 2018 Group A International Codes
Date Posted: 01/05/2018
The 38th annual Building Safety Month theme is Building Codes Save Lives
Date Posted: 01/04/2018
ICC Evaluation Service issues its first formaldehyde emission listing
Date Posted: 01/03/2018
U.S. Department of Defense recognizes IAS personnel certification body accreditation
Date Posted: 12/18/2017
PHRC hosts inaugural career fair at Penn State
Date Posted: 12/14/2017
Helping to build the future: ISO invests in ICC training program
Date Posted: 12/14/2017
WER Index development continues through ICC-RESNET partnership
Date Posted: 12/14/2017
Code Council unveils new resources to promote code officials
Date Posted: 12/14/2017
The Code Council unveils new resources to promote code officials
Date Posted: 12/06/2017
The Code Council welcomes three key new employees
Date Posted: 12/05/2017
ICC-ES adds new evaluation services for alternative seismic force-resisting systems
Date Posted: 12/01/2017
The Code Council applauds the introduction of the SMART Rebuilding Act
Date Posted: 11/30/2017
Solar Rating & Certification Corporation joins ICC Evaluation Service, LLC
Date Posted: 11/21/2017
Wyoming Conference of Building Officials Fall Conference
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
WER Index development continues through ICC-RESNET partnership
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
Changes to ICC Special Inspector Exams coming in December
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
International Code Council welcomes General Code LLC to its Family of Companies
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
ANCR Technical Development Advisory Workshop
Date Posted: 11/09/2017
Congressional Fire Services Institute accepts resolution in support of three-year code adoption cycle
Date Posted: 11/02/2017
Former International Code Council CEO James Lee Witt to lead Wine Country wildfire rebuilding efforts
Date Posted: 11/01/2017
International Code Council and International Accreditation Service Board announce new President
Date Posted: 10/31/2017
International Code Council and Bureau of Standards Jamaica sign a milestone agreement to advance building safety in Jamaica
Date Posted: 10/30/2017
SEAOSC sends recon team to Mexico City
Date Posted: 10/26/2017
Free video on solar updates
Date Posted: 10/26/2017
Up and coming technologies drive the new economy excrement
Date Posted: 10/26/2017
Volunteer opportunities available on International Code Council committees
Date Posted: 10/23/2017
Whiteside County adopts codes for the first time:
Date Posted: 10/12/2017
Mark Johnson appointed to RESNET board
Date Posted: 10/12/2017
ICC & ANCR join Resilient Nation Partnership Network
Date Posted: 10/12/2017
Karla Higgs honored for outstanding member and customer service
Date Posted: 10/05/2017
ICC Supports stronger, tougher, flood-ready infrastructure standards
Date Posted: 10/05/2017
ICC recognizes manufacturers on Manufacturing Day
Date Posted: 10/05/2017
ICC board highlights from Columbus
Date Posted: 10/05/2017
City of San Jose, Calif., receives 2017 ICC Community Service Award
Date Posted: 10/05/2017
Update to Members
Date Posted: 10/01/2017
ICC/RESNET Partnership Helping Industry, Homes, Be More Efficient
Date Posted: 10/01/2017
The customer comes first with ICC-SRCC
Date Posted: 09/28/2017
National Preparedness Month
Date Posted: 09/28/2017
Award recipients honored at 2017 ICC annual conference
Date Posted: 09/26/2017
ICC President’s Award presented to new voting devices team
Date Posted: 09/21/2017
Gary Lewis receives 2017 ICC Fire Service Award
Date Posted: 09/21/2017
EPA approves ICC-ES as a licensed certifier of spray sprinkler bodies
Date Posted: 09/21/2017
ICC welcomes Kelly Sadler to Government Relations Team
Date Posted: 09/18/2017
ICC voting members elect 2017–2018 board officers, directors
Date Posted: 09/15/2017
ICC honors individuals for contributions to safety and resiliency in the built environment
Date Posted: 09/15/2017
ICC’s Dorothy Harris receives honorary NYSFMIA membership
Date Posted: 09/15/2017
David Collins presented with ICC’s Bobby J. Fowler Award
Date Posted: 09/15/2017
Chapter presidents honor peers and groupthink on leadership
Date Posted: 09/15/2017
Head off contractor fraud following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Date Posted: 09/12/2017
Maitland Milestone: Troy Smith retires after 25-plus years on the job
Date Posted: 09/07/2017
Raising the profile of code professionals
Date Posted: 09/07/2017
ICC-ES PMG Now Accredited to Certify Products for the Mexican Market
Date Posted: 09/06/2017
ICC 2017 Annual Conference cultivates education, networking, leadership
Date Posted: 09/05/2017
Chapter spotlight: Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia
Date Posted: 08/31/2017
Kraig Stevenson illustrates the benefits of ICC’s HSTTP
Date Posted: 08/31/2017
Keeping up with technology & innovation in the built environment
Date Posted: 08/31/2017
Dow’s Amy Schmidt Joins Alliance for National & Community Resilience Board of Directors
Date Posted: 08/29/2017
International Code Council's High School Technical Training Program concludes its sixth year
Date Posted: 08/24/2017
How solar energy helps save money — and the future
Date Posted: 08/24/2017
Code Council launches a new cloud-based testing system for professional certification exams
Date Posted: 08/21/2017
Technical training program is helping high school students find their way in the construction industry
Date Posted: 08/17/2017
Citrus Belt Chapter encourages emerging leaders
Date Posted: 08/15/2017
Fast-paced presentation on the latest technology can be found at the Educations Pavilions
The Building Safety & Design Expo Education Pavilions will be offered during the 2017 ICC Annual Conference
Date Posted: 08/10/2017
STEP into the future: Solar training for design professionals is shaping the future of the solar industry
Date Posted: 08/10/2017
Garriss receives NASFM President’s Award
Date Posted: 08/10/2017
ICC and PEC sign agreement to help modernize Pakistan’s building codes
Date Posted: 08/07/2017
ICC and BPI partner to advance building professionals’ training in Texas
Date Posted: 08/04/2017
Shaunna Mozingo lives and breathes energy codes
Date Posted: 08/03/2017
More Americans renting now than at any time in the last 50 years
Date Posted: 08/03/2017
ICC supports the Water Efficiency Improvement Act of 2017
Date Posted: 08/02/2017
ICC and SEIA partner to produce 2018 ISEP Commentary
Date Posted: 07/31/2017
Board advances ICC mission in California
Date Posted: 07/27/2017
EPA approves ICC-ES as a third-party certifier
Date Posted: 07/18/2017
ICC releases update to building accessibility standard
Date Posted: 06/29/2017
Code Council attends surviv(AL) house unveiling at University of Alabama at Birmingham Solar Decathlon
Date Posted: 06/29/2017
ICC assists the California Division of the State Architect in the development of the Shotcrete Special Inspector Certification exam
Date Posted: 06/29/2017
Florida legislature updates code adoption procedures
Date Posted: 06/27/2017
Emerging Leaders Membership Council Advisory Committee plans for the future
Date Posted: 06/22/2017
International Code Council is a leader in national conversations on high-performance construction and resilience
Date Posted: 06/22/2017
Lynn Underwood named DCRA Chief Building Official
Date Posted: 06/22/2017
International Code Council Board of Directors approves new partnerships, appoints new committee members and reviews changes to the code development process
Date Posted: 06/22/2017
Whitney Doll Joins International Code Council as Director of Communications
Date Posted: 06/14/2017
Opportunities to learn, network and have fun at the 2017 Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 10-13
Date Posted: 06/13/2017
Ohio Chapter equips members to successfully handle local disasters
Date Posted: 06/08/2017
Fire alarms & sprinklers: Verifying your technical competency
Date Posted: 06/08/2017
Above average Atlantic hurricane season predicted
Date Posted: 06/08/2017
ICC and NAHB Release New Tech Notes Series to Help Industry Navigate Code Requirements and Industry Best Practices
Date Posted: 06/06/2017
The Modular Building Institute and International Code Council Come Together to Accelerate Modular and Off-site Construction
Date Posted: 06/05/2017
International Code Council Welcomes S. K. Ghosh Associates to Its Family of Companies
Date Posted: 06/02/2017
Code Council's Swimming Pool Code Plays Key Role in Health and Safety Highlighted in Congressional
Date Posted: 06/01/2017
ICC Innovation in Code Administration Award Presented to City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Date Posted: 05/19/2017
Project Qatar seminars focus on key environmental technology topics
Date Posted: 05/18/2017
“Investing in Technology for Safety, Energy & Water Efficiency” is the theme for Building Safety Month Week Four
Date Posted: 05/18/2017
Blinn College receives Texas Workforce Commission grant for new plumbing program
Date Posted: 05/14/2017
Consortium for Energy Efficiency survey shows 91 percent of U.S. households recognize ENERGY STAR
Date Posted: 05/14/2017
"Manage the Damage — Preparing for Natural Disasters” is the theme for Building Safety Month Week Three
Date Posted: 05/10/2017
“Building Design Solutions for All Ages” Is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week Two
Date Posted: 05/03/2017
"Mentoring the Next Generation of Building Professionals" Is the Theme of Building Safety Month Week One
Date Posted: 04/28/2017
ICC partnership with ASHRAE, AIA, USGBC and IES means higher performing buildings will be easier to achieve
Date Posted: 04/25/2017
ICC reached reinstatement program milestone
Date Posted: 04/20/2017
Montpelier, Vt., City Manager Bill Fraser on building code trends
Date Posted: 04/16/2017
Christopher Jensen earns first Master Code Professional in the State of New York
Date Posted: 04/06/2017
Chicago water board and Sloan partner on water conservation pilot program
Date Posted: 04/06/2017
Building & contracting trainees across the U.S. compete in Florida.
Date Posted: 04/06/2017
Advocates agree that construction personnel perform critical role in the wake of catastrophes
Date Posted: 04/06/2017
Federal Court rules standards do not lose copyright protection
Date Posted: 03/20/2017
ICC and NOWRA Partnership Among Industry Efforts Focused on Wastewater on World Water Day
Date Posted: 03/20/2017
ICC and NOWRA to Co-Publish International Private Sewage Disposal Code
Date Posted: 03/13/2017
Codes & Saudi Vision 2030: Green building & sustainability standards
Date Posted: 03/09/2017
Pennsylvania College of Technology honored for participation in Certification of Achievement program
Date Posted: 02/23/2017
Take Control of Your Career at ICC’s Training & Certification Summit
Date Posted: 02/16/2017
New Publication Combines Model Building Code with Statewide Amendments for Washington
Date Posted: 02/13/2017
Ramani Announces Retirement from International Accreditation Service
Date Posted: 02/09/2017
Leadership Summit explores potential of strategic International Code Council & National Council of Architectural Registration Boards relationship.
Date Posted: 02/02/2017
ICC Announces New Award for Innovation in Code Administration
Date Posted: 02/02/2017
ICC Announces Theme for 37th Annual Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 02/01/2017
ICC Announces New Award for Innovation in Code Administration
Date Posted: 01/19/2017
ICC's Board of Directors at work
Date Posted: 12/22/2016
International Code Council — 2016 year in review
Date Posted: 12/22/2016
Code Council Applauds Senate’s Passage of Water Bill
Date Posted: 12/12/2016
Code Council’s Online Governmental Consensus Vote Sees Significant Increase in Participation
Date Posted: 12/07/2016
ICC and GSO Sign Historic Agreement to Advance Building Safety, Innovation and Energy Efficiency in the Gulf Countries
Date Posted: 12/05/2016
ICC and GSO Sign Historic Agreement to Advance Building Safety, Innovation and Energy Efficiency in the Gulf Countries
Date Posted: 12/05/2016
Updated Building Code Adopted Statewide in Connecticut
Date Posted: 11/21/2016
New Seismic Retrofit Design Guides Focus on Critical Issues Affecting Existing Vulnerable Buildings
Date Posted: 11/16/2016
Code Council Honors Building and Fire Safety Professionals
Date Posted: 11/15/2016
Code Council Members Elect 2016-2017 Board Officers, Directors
Date Posted: 10/27/2016
ICC, IMT Recognize Excellence in Energy Efficiency
Date Posted: 10/18/2016
ICC staff meets with Representative Todd Rokita
Date Posted: 10/13/2016
Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association selects Georgia State Fire Marshal for 2016 Fire Safety Advocate Award
Date Posted: 10/13/2016
U.S. Department of Energy Collaborates with ICC on 2016 Compliance Guide for Energy Storage Systems
Date Posted: 10/11/2016
World Standards Week Celebration Focuses on SDO Cooperation, Collaboration
Date Posted: 10/05/2016
International Code Council Partners with Mexico in Developing Energy Efficiency Model
Date Posted: 09/29/2016
U.S. House passes ICC-supported Perkins Act reauthorization
Date Posted: 09/22/2016
ICC Preferred Provider Program approaches two-year anniversary with great success
Date Posted: 09/22/2016
U.S. Federal District Court Clears Path for ICC Copyright Complaint against IAPMO
Date Posted: 09/20/2016
New California Codes and Guides to Key Changes Help Code Users Prepare for 2017
Date Posted: 09/20/2016
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Employs ICC’s Cloud-Based System for Code Development
Date Posted: 09/14/2016
Klein, Fox Join List of Distinguished Speakers for ICC’s Annual Conference and Expo
Date Posted: 08/22/2016
ICC and RIBOA Chapter helping train and develop the future of the construction industry
Date Posted: 08/04/2016
Ron Burton Golf Outing honors the man by training a new generation of leaders
Date Posted: 08/04/2016
Misty Guard Joins International Code Council’s PMG Team
Date Posted: 07/14/2016
Industry Professionals are registering for ICC’s Annual Conference...Have You?
Date Posted: 06/28/2016
Robert Sale is the "renaissance man" of the D.C. office
Date Posted: 06/09/2016
Phillips, NEMA honored for commitments to safety in the built environment
Date Posted: 06/09/2016
ICC, RESNET Collaborate to Publish Energy Standards
Date Posted: 05/31/2016
International Emerging Technology Symposium Focuses on Health Concerns
Date Posted: 05/26/2016
ICC-SRCC an Industry Partner in DOE Solar Training and Education Program
Date Posted: 05/23/2016
ICC and Small Wind Certification Council Announce Consolidation
Date Posted: 05/17/2016
“Building Codes: A Smart Investment” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week Four
Date Posted: 05/16/2016
Inclusive and diligent, Phil Hoffman works hard alongside ICC Members
Date Posted: 05/12/2016
Enhancing the Resiliency of America’s Communities
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
“Learn from the Past, Build for Tomorrow” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week Three
Date Posted: 05/10/2016
President Obama Proclaims May as National Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/03/2016
“The Science behind the Codes” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week Two
Date Posted: 05/02/2016
“Building Solutions for All Ages” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week One
Date Posted: 04/25/2016
ICC, ASTM partnership continues to support sustainable building codes in the Gulf
Date Posted: 04/21/2016
ICC went with the flow at Science & Engineering Festival
Date Posted: 04/21/2016
Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition Releases Drainline Transport Report Phase 2.1 Supplement
Date Posted: 04/19/2016
Jerry Brown to Lead Code Council’s Global Communications Efforts
Date Posted: 04/06/2016
New IAS Board of Directors announced
Date Posted: 03/24/2016
ICC World Water Day Events Shine the Spotlight on Growing Global Issue
Date Posted: 03/14/2016
Louisiana Building Safety Professional Wich Joins ICC Team
Date Posted: 03/09/2016
New Publication Focuses on Updates to Pennsylvania Building Code
Date Posted: 03/04/2016
New ICC, SES Resources Provide Guidance for the Effective Creation and Implementation of Standards
Date Posted: 03/01/2016
Industry Professionals Can Help Develop the Next Generation of Building Safety, Fire Prevention, and Energy Efficiency Codes
Date Posted: 02/23/2016
ICC Recommendations Included in Federal Guide for Use of Private Sector Standards
Date Posted: 02/08/2016
Executive Order Calls for Use of I-Codes in all New, Leased and Regulated Federal Buildings for Seismic Safety
Date Posted: 02/05/2016
ICC Announces Theme for 2016 Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 01/26/2016
ICC’s Dowty Elected Secretary of Building Seismic Safety Council Board
Date Posted: 01/20/2016
Pattern of IAPMO Copyright Violations Short Circuits Process that Promotes Public Safety in Buildings, Lawsuit Asserts
Date Posted: 01/13/2016
ICC Accepting Applications for Ad Hoc Committee on Tall Wood Buildings
Date Posted: 01/07/2016
ICC’s Ochoa Named Vice Chair HPBCC Policy Committee
Date Posted: 12/15/2015
Industry Leaders Spearhead Development of Disaster Recovery Construction Specialist Certification
Date Posted: 12/08/2015
ICC a Valuable Resource as L.A. Property Owners Comply with Historic Seismic Retrofit Ordinance
Date Posted: 11/17/2015
New Member to Join Code Council Team
Date Posted: 11/10/2015
ICC Strengthens Training and Education Program with Addition of Tracy Lendi
Date Posted: 11/10/2015
ICC, CSA Group Seek Comments on Rainwater Harvesting Standard
Date Posted: 11/09/2015
Code Expert Returns to ICC Team to Support Seismic Safety, Structural Resiliency
Date Posted: 10/26/2015
ICC-SRCC Director Prado Completes NREL Energy Execs Program
Date Posted: 10/22/2015
International Code Council and ICC Evaluation Service Join IBS and KBIS for 2016 Design & Construction Week
Date Posted: 10/21/2015
Start Saving Water Now—ICC, ASHRAE Publish New Code Resource for Water Efficiency
Date Posted: 10/20/2015
Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition Releases Drainline Transport Report
Date Posted: 10/14/2015
ICC Recognizes NAHB Greenbuild Partnership
Date Posted: 10/12/2015
ICC Announces 2015 Building Safety Month theme: “Resilient Communities Start with Building Codes”
Date Posted: 10/12/2015
ICC Members Elect 2015-2016 Board Officers, Directors
Date Posted: 10/08/2015
ICC Honors Building Safety Professionals
Date Posted: 09/30/2015
New Publication Includes Solar Energy Provisions and Commentary in One Resource
Date Posted: 09/25/2015
ICC, BPI Introduce Building Science Principles Reference Guide
Date Posted: 09/23/2015
ICC, ASABE Standard Referenced in California Emergency Drought Plan
Date Posted: 08/18/2015
ICC Continues Work with World Plumbing Council
Date Posted: 08/18/2015
ICC and Hanley Wood Form Communications Partnership
Date Posted: 08/05/2015
Architects, International Code Council Ink Five-Year Collaborative Agreement
Date Posted: 07/30/2015
ICC, ASHRAE Outline Roles to Consolidate IgCC and 189.1 in Response to Call from Industry
Date Posted: 07/22/2015
ICC, Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrate 25 Years of Accessibility
Date Posted: 07/20/2015
Texas Adopts 2015 IRC Energy Provisions with Amendments Statewide
Date Posted: 07/17/2015
ICC-SRCC Recognized by City of Los Angeles as Solar Heating and Cooling Listing Agency
Date Posted: 07/15/2015
ICC People in the News
Date Posted: 07/14/2015
2015 IECC Adoption, Compliance Make New U.S. Homes More Energy Efficient
Date Posted: 07/13/2015
ICC People in the News
Date Posted: 07/02/2015
Industry Professionals are Registering for the 2015 ICC Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings
Date Posted: 06/18/2015
ICC-SRCC’S Prado Selected to Participate in Energy Execs Leadership Program
Date Posted: 06/05/2015
ICC Submits Recommendations for Federal Strategies to Encourage State and Local Adoption of Disaster-Resistant Building Standards
Date Posted: 06/04/2015
ICC-SRCC Expands Thermal Certification Programs to Include PV
Date Posted: 06/01/2015
“$ave Energy—Build to Code” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week 4
Date Posted: 05/28/2015
“Water Safe, Water Smart—Build to Code” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week 3
Date Posted: 05/14/2015
Industry Experts Announce Solar Pool Heating Standard Initiative
Date Posted: 05/12/2015
“Bounce Back Faster from Disaster—Build to Code” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week 2
Date Posted: 05/11/2015
ICC Resources in Place to Support Critical Water Issues in Western States
Date Posted: 05/05/2015
“Don’t Get Burned—Build to Code” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week 1
Date Posted: 04/28/2015
ICC Resources in Place to Supports California Reduce Water Usage
Date Posted: 04/16/2015
ICC Partners with Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely Campaign to Promote Pool and Spa Safety
Date Posted: 04/15/2015
New Florida Building Codes Take Effect June 30
Date Posted: 04/06/2015
ICC-SRCC Solar Product Certification Qualifies Systems for Federal, State Financial Incentives
Date Posted: 04/02/2015
ICC and ASTM International Partner to Support Sustainable Building Codes in the Gulf Region
Date Posted: 03/13/2015
ICC’s Beth Tubbs Appointed to SFPE Board of Directors
Date Posted: 03/12/2015
Codes, Standards Developers Align Guidelines to Create Sustainable, High-Performance Buildings
Date Posted: 02/23/2015
New ICC Publication Includes 2015 I-Code Solar Energy Provisions, SRCC Standards
Date Posted: 02/12/2015
ICC CEO Sims Named to ANSI National Policy Committee
Date Posted: 01/15/2015
ICC Supports Design & Construction Week, Prepares for Special Industry Events
Date Posted: 01/07/2015
ICC Comments on EPA Clean Power Plan, Recommends State Plans Include Energy Code
Date Posted: 01/06/2015
Code Council and SRCC Finalize Consolidation
Date Posted: 12/02/2014
ICC 2015-2017 Code Development Cycle Begins
Date Posted: 11/18/2014
ICC 2015-2017 Code Development Cycle Begins
Date Posted: 11/18/2014
New ICC Program Offers Expanded Training Options
Date Posted: 11/14/2014
ICC Partners with RedVector to Offer New Online Code Training Courses
Date Posted: 11/06/2014
N.Y. State Senator Little, Va. Director of Housing and Community Development Shelton Honored with ICC Policy Maker Award
Date Posted: 11/03/2014
Ebola and Fire/EMS Professionals: What You Need To Know
Date Posted: 10/23/2014
DeSimone, Konydyk, Martin, Sanzone, Whitney Recognized as ICC Honorary Members
Date Posted: 10/20/2014
ICC Members Elect 2014-2015 Board Officers, Directors
Date Posted: 10/17/2014
ICC and ASABE Announce New Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler Standard
Date Posted: 10/16/2014
ICC and ASABE Announce New Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler Standard
Date Posted: 10/16/2014
Code Council and SRCC Unite to Assure Safety, Effectiveness and Fast Access to Markets for Solar Industry
Date Posted: 10/02/2014
Outstanding Industry Professionals to be Honored for Contributions to Resilient Communities and Safety in the Built Environment at ICC Annual Conference
Date Posted: 09/18/2014
Survey of Code Professionals Predicts Substantial Retirement Exodus
Date Posted: 08/28/2014
Leading Building Industry Groups Agree to Streamline Green Building Tool Coordination and Development
Date Posted: 08/21/2014
Industry Experts Target Using Best Practices, Educational Opportunities to Combat Fires in Buildings under Construction
Date Posted: 08/20/2014
ICC Panel to Discuss Report Showing 1.6M Americans Lack Indoor Plumbing
Date Posted: 08/05/2014
The Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates Nearly a Quarter Century of Accessibility
Date Posted: 07/24/2014
ICC 2014 Annual Conference Focuses on Training, Certification, Code Development
Date Posted: 07/21/2014
Benefits of Special Inspection are the Focus of New ICC Manual
Date Posted: 07/18/2014
California Fire Marshal Hoover Earns ICC, IAFC 2014 Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award
Date Posted: 07/08/2014
Louisiana Adopts IPC Statewide for All New Construction
Date Posted: 07/01/2014
New ICC Publication Adds a Personal Touch to Building Inspection
Date Posted: 06/24/2014
ICC Roundtables Address Complex Issues to Support Code Officials, Construction Industry
Date Posted: 06/12/2014
“Code Officials: Building A Brighter, More Efficient Tomorrow” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week 4
Date Posted: 05/26/2014
“Code Officials: Surround Your Building with Safety” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week 3
Date Posted: 05/19/2014
ICC, PMI Offer Webinar on Changes to the 2015 IPC
Date Posted: 05/15/2014
“Code Officials: Helping Homeowners Weather the Storm” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week 2
Date Posted: 05/12/2014
ICC, NAHB, NMHC Will Initiate Safety Review of Recent Fires in Buildings under Construction
Date Posted: 05/07/2014
“Code Officials: Keeping Fire in its Place” is the Theme for Building Safety Month Week 1
Date Posted: 05/05/2014
ICC Seeks to Honor Deserving Individuals, Organizations
Date Posted: 05/01/2014
President Obama Proclaims May as National Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 04/30/2014
ICC to Lead New Safety Initiative to Review Recent Fires in Buildings under Construction
Date Posted: 04/10/2014
ASHRAE Joins NAHB and ICC to Develop New National Green Building Standard
Date Posted: 03/27/2014
Proposed IgCC Code Changes Available for Review
Date Posted: 03/14/2014
ICC Recommends Jurisdictions Update 2009, 2012 IPC, IRC to Comply with New Federal Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
Date Posted: 03/13/2014
CSA Group, ICC Begin Joint Development of North American Standard for Rainwater Collection Systems
Date Posted: 02/25/2014
ICC Appoints Michael Gardner as EVP Compliance Programs
Date Posted: 02/20/2014
ICC, ICC-ES Receive Outstanding Support and Recognition at the International Builders’ and Kitchen and Bath Shows
Date Posted: 02/12/2014
ICC and ICC-ES to Have Large Presence during the International Builders’ and the Kitchen and Bath Shows
Date Posted: 01/31/2014
Using Current Codes Demonstrates Commitment to Safety, Savings
Date Posted: 01/28/2014
Public/Private Sector Collaboration Improves Building Safety
Date Posted: 01/10/2014
FEMA Recommends I-Codes for National Flood Insurance Program
Date Posted: 12/09/2013
ICC Rolls Out Cloud-Based Code Development Process
Date Posted: 11/19/2013
ICC Expands Member, Chapter Services in California, Western States; Augments Resources for PMG Standards Development
Date Posted: 10/29/2013
Proposed Changes to ICC A117.1-2009® Available for Review until Dec. 9
Date Posted: 10/25/2013
ICC Group C Code Change Submittal Deadline Extended to Jan. 10
Date Posted: 10/23/2013
ICC, CALBO Identify Significant Changes to California Codes
Date Posted: 10/17/2013
ICC Members Elect Board Officers, Directors
Date Posted: 10/11/2013
Anderson, Brothers, Francis, Leyden Recognized as ICC Honorary Members
Date Posted: 10/10/2013
Code Council to Offer Cloud-Based Electronic Plan Submittal Technology to Enhance Service
Date Posted: 09/26/2013
Industry Experts to be Honored for Contributions to Safety in the Built Environment
Date Posted: 09/23/2013
ICC, SEAOC Release Structural/Seismic Design Manuals
Date Posted: 09/11/2013
Code Council Teams Up with National Association of Home Builders and National Kitchen and Bath Association for "Design and Construction Week"
Date Posted: 09/05/2013
ICC Teams with SFPE on Guide for Fire Safety in Very Tall Buildings
Date Posted: 09/04/2013
ICC, NCSEA Guide Details Design for Serviceability Required by Code
Date Posted: 09/04/2013
ICC Illustrated IBC Handbook Helps Professionals Better Understand Code Application, Compliance
Date Posted: 08/20/2013
Dominic Sims Named Chief Executive Officer of the International Code Council
Date Posted: 07/29/2013
Cleveland Battalion Chief DeCrane Earns Fire & Life Safety Award
Date Posted: 07/22/2013
cdpACCESS Preview and Voting Test Anticipated as part of International Code Council Hearings
Date Posted: 07/16/2013
ICC Testifies in Support of Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans
Date Posted: 07/10/2013
Code Council Applauds HUD Final Rule Requiring Smoke Alarms in Subsidized Housing for the Elderly and Disabled
Date Posted: 07/09/2013
Safety Industry Mourns Loss of Arizona Wildfire Firefighters
Date Posted: 07/01/2013
2013 California Building Standard Codes, Title 24, Now Available
Date Posted: 07/01/2013
Demand Rises for Sustainable and Safe Structures
Date Posted: 05/28/2013
Storm Shelters, Safe Rooms Save Lives when Tornados, Hurricanes Strike
Date Posted: 05/23/2013
Building Safety Month Raises Awareness of Backyard Safety
Date Posted: 05/20/2013
Code Officials Keep You Safe Where You Live, Work and Play
Date Posted: 05/13/2013
Code Officials Keep You Safe Where You Live, Work and Play
Date Posted: 05/13/2013
ICC, Fiatech Venture Takes Code Compliance into Digital Age
Date Posted: 05/10/2013
ICC Commemorates Milestone in Construction Codes
Date Posted: 05/06/2013
President Declares May 2013 as Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/01/2013
Code Council Seeks Nominations for 2013 Awards
Date Posted: 04/29/2013
HUD Proposes to Replace FHA Building Inspectors with ICC-Certified Inspectors and Code Officials
Date Posted: 04/25/2013
CSA Group to Join ICC in Development of North American Standard for Rainwater Collection Systems
Date Posted: 04/23/2013
Updated HUD Form Allows New Homes to Meet IECC Energy Requirements to Qualify for FHA Financing
Date Posted: 04/18/2013
ICC and SRCC Leadership Announce Solar Water Heating Standard Initiative
Date Posted: 04/17/2013
ICC Expands Online Offerings with ASTM Standards
Date Posted: 04/11/2013
High School Building Code Program Meets Presidential Challenge
Date Posted: 03/19/2013
New Director of ICC PMG Activities Is Experienced in Code and Standards Development, Engineering, Building Products
Date Posted: 03/07/2013
ICC Expands Online Download Offerings with CSA Group Standards
Date Posted: 03/04/2013
Code Development Process for the Future Prepares for Debut
Date Posted: 02/28/2013
ICC Teams with NCSEA and SEI on New Guide for Structural Loads
Date Posted: 02/12/2013
April Committee Action Hearing Next Step to Develop 2015 I-Codes
Date Posted: 02/06/2013
International Code Council Marks Another 10 Year Milestone
Date Posted: 02/02/2013
Water-Efficiency, Public Health Drive IPC Adoption Growth in Arizona
Date Posted: 01/30/2013
ICC Global Members to Benefit from New Partnership with IAS
Date Posted: 01/15/2013
ANSI Approves Next Generation of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard
Date Posted: 01/14/2013
ICC Board Approves cdp ACCESS Steering Committee’s Final Recommendations for Online Code Development
Date Posted: 12/20/2012
Fairfax County Code Specialist Elected Secretary/Treasurer of the International Code Council
Date Posted: 12/20/2012
ICC, UL to Collaborate on New ANSI Standard for Landscape Irrigation Controllers
Date Posted: 12/12/2012
ICC, UL to Collaborate on New ANSI Standard for Landscape Irrigation Controllers
Date Posted: 12/12/2012
ICC-ES, APA Agree to Offer Combined Reports for Engineered Wood Products
Date Posted: 12/06/2012
Interactive DVD Equips Designers, Code Officials, Contractors for Residential Design and Construction
Date Posted: 11/28/2012
ICC Announces Next Step in Commitment to Water Efficiency
Date Posted: 11/27/2012
Manufacturers Benefit from New ICC-ES Initiatives
Date Posted: 11/19/2012
Pro Board Accredits ICC Fire Inspector Certifications
Date Posted: 11/09/2012
ICC Training and Education Program Reaccredited as Authorized Provider of IACET CEUs
Date Posted: 11/08/2012
ICC-ES Issues New PMG Listings to American Faucet and Coatings Corporation
Date Posted: 11/07/2012
Updated Masonry Handbook Includes Requirements, Specifications to 2012 IBC, TMS 402/TMS 602-11
Date Posted: 11/06/2012
SPECIAL ICC ALERTS | Help with Superstorm Sandy and Provide Feedback on improvements to the Code Development Process by Nov. 21
Date Posted: 11/02/2012
SPECIAL ICC ALERTS | Help with Superstorm Sandy and Provide Feedback on improvements to the Code Development Process by Nov. 21
Date Posted: 11/02/2012
ICC, APA Team to Publish IRC Lateral Bracing Guide
Date Posted: 10/29/2012
ICC-ES Evaluation Reports Accepted by city of LA Department of Building Safety without Requiring City’s Research Reports
Date Posted: 10/16/2012
2012 I-Codes are the Choice of Jurisdictions to Safeguard Communities
Date Posted: 10/16/2012
ICC Offers New Roofing Guidelines for Energy Code
Date Posted: 10/10/2012
ICC Announces Official Recognition of the NFPA’s National Electrical Code® as the Electrical Code for Use with the ICC Family of Codes
Date Posted: 09/26/2012
Code Council Provides Access to New Guidebook that Makes Permit Review, Installation of Solar PV Systems in California Easier
Date Posted: 09/19/2012
ICC-ES PMG Issues PMG-1157 WaterSense Certification for Raindrip® WeatherSmartPRO® Irrigation Controller
Date Posted: 09/18/2012
Weiland to Leave ICC
Date Posted: 09/17/2012
Code Council App Provides Critical Means of Egress Details
Date Posted: 09/12/2012
Code Council App Provides Critical Means of Egress Details
Date Posted: 08/29/2012
Final Action Code Hearings, Training, Guest Speakers Highlight ICC 2012 Annual Conference
Date Posted: 08/16/2012
ICC Announces Creation of Corporate Membership Council and Call for Governing Committee Members
Date Posted: 08/15/2012
ICC-ES Staff Reorganization Will Reduce Evaluation Report Turnaround Time, Improve Customer Service
Date Posted: 08/15/2012
ICC Board Announces Creation of New Corporate Membership Council
Date Posted: 08/15/2012
New Guideline Now Available to Help Verify the Performance of Green Buildings
Date Posted: 08/09/2012
Government and Industry Representatives Advocate for Adoption and Enforcement of Building Codes
Date Posted: 08/08/2012
International Code Council, Delmar Announce Series of Books to Help Learn the 2012 International Codes
Date Posted: 08/06/2012
International Code Council, Delmar Announce Series of Books to Help Learn the 2012 International Codes
Date Posted: 08/06/2012
Government and Industry Representatives Advocate for Adoption and Enforcement of Building Codes
Date Posted: 07/30/2012
Apfelbeck Earns Fire & Life Safety Award
Date Posted: 07/27/2012
New Book Connects Structural and Fire Protection Engineering to Construct Safer Buildings
Date Posted: 07/12/2012
ICC, NASFM Offer Crowd Manager Training
Date Posted: 07/12/2012
ICC, NASFM Offer Crowd Manager Training
Date Posted: 07/12/2012
ICC, IAEI Announce Agreement to Improve Safety
Date Posted: 07/10/2012
Federal Bill Supports Building Codes; Orders Study on Impact of Codes on Flood Plain Management
Date Posted: 07/09/2012
Support Grows for Coalition for Current Safety Codes
Date Posted: 06/28/2012
Leading Fire Prevention Organizations Publish New Book on Comprehensive Treatment of Smoke Control
Date Posted: 06/21/2012
ICC Adds Sustainability to its Commitment to Safe Drinking Water, Sewage Disposal in Colombia
Date Posted: 06/13/2012
ICC, NFPA Create Coalition to Advance Public Safety in the Built Environment
Date Posted: 06/05/2012
ICC and ASABE Agree to Collaborate on New Landscape Irrigation Standard
Date Posted: 05/23/2012
ICC, CDC and NEHA Unite to Enhance Public Safety
Date Posted: 05/18/2012
Code Council, Fiatech Partner to Complete First Phase of Automated Code Checking Technology
Date Posted: 05/16/2012
ICC and ASABE Agree to Collaborate on New Landscape Irrigation Standard
Date Posted: 05/15/2012
iTunes Store Now Features International Codes eBooks
Date Posted: 05/12/2012
Code Council, SEAOSC Offer Structural Engineering Webinars
Date Posted: 05/10/2012
SRCC™ and ICC Sign Memorandum of Understanding for a Unified Vision
Date Posted: 05/03/2012
President Barack Obama Signs Proclamation Designating May 2012 as National Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/01/2012
Code Council Seeks Nominations for Awards
Date Posted: 04/27/2012
iTunes Store Now Features International Codes eBooks
Date Posted: 04/25/2012
N.Y. State Senator Earns Code Council Raising the Profile Award for Her Support of Code Officials
Date Posted: 04/24/2012
Code Council Honors Elected Officials for Commitment to Building Safe Communities
Date Posted: 04/20/2012
ICC Administers U.S. World Standards Day; Lynn Named Brown Standards Leadership Award Recipient
Date Posted: 04/17/2012
New Pool and Spa Safety Code Now Available
Date Posted: 04/04/2012
ICC Announces Availability of New Green Code
Date Posted: 03/27/2012
ICC Hearings First Step to Develop 2015 Codes
Date Posted: 03/09/2012
ASHRAE Standards Now Available as Online Download Offerings from ICC
Date Posted: 03/01/2012
ICC Certifies 700th Master Code Professional
Date Posted: 02/06/2012
First Guide to New Green Construction Code Provides Insight to Design, Construction, Inspection
Date Posted: 01/23/2012
ICC Expands Online Download Offerings with American Wood Council Standards
Date Posted: 01/20/2012
Code Council’s PMG Executive Director Peters Honored at World Toilet Summit in China
Date Posted: 01/19/2012
Code Council’s PMG Executive Director Peters Honored at World Toilet Summit in China
Date Posted: 01/19/2012
First Edition of ICC Swimming Pool and Spa Code Approved
Date Posted: 01/18/2012
Code Council Seeks Nominations for Elected Official Award and Raising the Profile Award
Date Posted: 01/17/2012
International Code Council, Canadian Building Officials Develop Training Courses
Date Posted: 01/10/2012
Plumbing Officials’ Association of British Columbia Launch Canadian National Certification Program
Date Posted: 01/06/2012
Code Council Accepting Applications for Building Official Membership Council Governing Committee
Date Posted: 01/05/2012
Earthquakes Serve as a Safety Reminder
Date Posted: 01/04/2012
Code Council’s PMG Executive Director Peters Honored at World Toilet Summit in China
Date Posted: 12/06/2011
ICC Adopts Model Building Code Training for High School Students and Takes the Program Nationwide
Date Posted: 11/30/2011
NY Department of State Director Elected Vice President of the International Code Council
Date Posted: 11/29/2011
Virginia Plumbing & Mechanical Inspectors Honored as ICC Chapter of the Year; Illinois, Kentucky Chapters Earn Merit Awards
Date Posted: 11/16/2011
2010 Florida Building Codes Update ADA Requirements, Energy Provisions, Wind Design
Date Posted: 11/14/2011
ICC Members Elect 2011-2012 Board Officers, Directors
Date Posted: 11/11/2011
Greece Fire Marshal Elected to International Code Council Board
Date Posted: 11/10/2011
Palm Beach County Code Official Boyer Elected to International Code Council Board
Date Posted: 11/10/2011
Code Council Announces 2011 Award Recipients
Date Posted: 11/10/2011
Carrollton Development Services Director Re-Elected to International Code Council Board
Date Posted: 11/09/2011
Fairmont Building Official Parsley Re-Elected to International Code Council Board
Date Posted: 11/09/2011
Elbettar, Mission Viejo Building Official, Elected to International Code Council Board
Date Posted: 11/09/2011
Code Council Celebrates 50 Years of Accessibility Standard
Date Posted: 10/13/2011
Code Council Symposium to Examine Lessons Learned from 2011 Tornadoes
Date Posted: 10/12/2011
2012 North Carolina State Building Codes Now Available
Date Posted: 10/11/2011
Code Council and ASHRAE Partner on Energy-Saving Publication
Date Posted: 10/11/2011
Code Council a Pioneer and Partner in World Standards
Date Posted: 10/11/2011
2012 North Carolina State Building Codes Now Available
Date Posted: 10/10/2011
Code Council and ASHRAE Partner on Energy-Saving Publication
Date Posted: 09/29/2011
ICC Commissioning Guideline Available for Public Comment Submissions
Date Posted: 09/27/2011
ICC’S Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Team Seeks New Strategic Development Director
Date Posted: 09/26/2011
ICC 2011 Annual Conference, Final Action Hearings Slated for Oct. 30-Nov. 6
Date Posted: 09/22/2011
ICC Kicks off Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler Standard Development Effort
Date Posted: 09/21/2011
Fugate, Honore' to Keynote International Code Council Annual Conference Events
Date Posted: 09/15/2011
Southern Nevada Chapter of ICC Donation Supports ICC Foundation’s Code of Honor Scholarship Program
Date Posted: 09/13/2011
Residential Fire Sprinkler Installer Accreditation Enters Beta Phase
Date Posted: 09/06/2011
Building Safety Codes Changed as a Result of 9/11
Date Posted: 08/30/2011
Hurricane Safety Tips for the Public and Code Officials
Date Posted: 08/26/2011
ICC's Turfgrass and Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler Standard Committee to Hold First Meeting August 31-September 1st
Date Posted: 08/25/2011
Code Council Seminars Introduce Construction Professionals to Major 2012 I-Codes Changes
Date Posted: 08/25/2011
East Coast Earthquake, Hurricane Irene Serve as Reminder Why Code Compliance is Important
Date Posted: 08/25/2011
Code Council, Honduras to Develop Building Code Based on the International Building Code
Date Posted: 08/22/2011
Adoption of International Green Construction Code Spreads Across United States
Date Posted: 08/15/2011
Coalition’s Congressional Testimony Advocates for Financial Incentive to Adopt, Enforce Building Codes
Date Posted: 08/12/2011
ICC, AACE to Develop Joint Exams for Inspector Certifications
Date Posted: 08/11/2011
Illinois Fire Inspectors Association Executive Director Emeritus Earns Fire & Life Safety Award
Date Posted: 08/05/2011
Code Council, Tianjin Fire Research Institute Agreement Will Advance Public Safety in China
Date Posted: 08/04/2011
Code Council, Tianjin Fire Research Institute Agreement Will Advance Public Safety in China
Date Posted: 08/04/2011
Two New Codes, Training, Certification Testing, Year of the Member Celebration Highlight ICC Conference
Date Posted: 08/02/2011
Two New Codes, Training, Certification Testing, Year of the Member Celebration Highlight ICC Conference
Date Posted: 08/02/2011
Popular Guides, Seminars Highlight Significant Changes in 2012 I-Codes
Date Posted: 07/06/2011
Popular Guides, Seminars Highlight Significant Changes in 2012 I-Codes
Date Posted: 07/06/2011
Popular Guides, Seminars Highlight Significant Changes in 2012 I-Codes
Date Posted: 07/06/2011
Popular Guides, Seminars Highlight Significant Changes in 2012 I-Codes
Date Posted: 07/06/2011
OSHA Cites 2009 IFC as Exit Routes Option
Date Posted: 06/29/2011
ICC Fire Service Membership Council Announced
Date Posted: 06/27/2011
ICC Fire Service Membership Council Announced
Date Posted: 06/27/2011
Code Council, Coalition Support Safe Building Code Incentive Act
Date Posted: 06/22/2011
Code Council, Coalition Support Safe Building Code Incentive Act
Date Posted: 06/22/2011
ICC Global Membership Council Chair Underwood has Worldwide Building Safety Expertise
Date Posted: 06/20/2011
ICC Global Membership Council Chair Underwood has Worldwide Building Safety Expertise
Date Posted: 06/20/2011
International Green Construction Code Gains Momentum throughout U.S.
Date Posted: 06/16/2011
Erfigen Brings Green Code Experience to Her Role as ICC Sustainability Membership Council Chair
Date Posted: 06/13/2011
Colombia Develops Plumbing Code Based on International Plumbing, Private Sewage Disposal Codes
Date Posted: 06/08/2011
Colombia Develops Plumbing Code Based on International Plumbing, Private Sewage Disposal Codes
Date Posted: 06/07/2011
Texas Building Official Olk to Chair ICC Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas Officials Council
Date Posted: 06/07/2011
ICC Names Former CBSC Director Walls Executive Director of Sustainability Programs
Date Posted: 06/01/2011
Shapiro to Chair ICC Building Official Council
Date Posted: 05/26/2011
Code Council, Puerto Rico Work Together on Code Enforcement, Education, Certification
Date Posted: 05/24/2011
ICC and ASABE Agree to Collaborate on New Landscape Irrigation Standard
Date Posted: 05/23/2011
Announcing Backyard Safety Week of Building Safety Month, May 23-31
Date Posted: 05/23/2011
ICC Board Action Shapes Code Development Future; Expands Opportunities for Member, Stakeholder Input
Date Posted: 05/22/2011
ICC Board Denies IECC Voter Eligibility Challenges
Date Posted: 05/16/2011
ICC and ASABE Agree to Collaborate on New Landscape Irrigation Standard
Date Posted: 05/15/2011
State of Maryland Adopts International Green Construction Code
Date Posted: 05/10/2011
ICC Guideline for Building Commissioning Will Ensure Design, Performance Reduce Emissions
Date Posted: 05/10/2011
Clark County, Wash., Building Safety Campaign Earns Code Council Raising the Profile Award
Date Posted: 05/09/2011
Three Legislators Honored for Supporting Building Safety
Date Posted: 05/05/2011
May is Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 04/26/2011
Jurisdictions Adopt International Green Construction Code
Date Posted: 04/20/2011
International Building Code in Harmony with Furniture Store Fire Safety Recommendations
Date Posted: 04/07/2011
ICC, APSP Webinar Teaches Key ANSI/APSP-7 Concepts
Date Posted: 03/16/2011
Jurisdictions Adopt I-Codes to Create Safer, More Sustainable Communities
Date Posted: 03/14/2011
Deadline Nears for Code Council’s Inaugural Public Official Award
Date Posted: 03/10/2011
Code Council May Hearings Focus on New Green and Swimming Pool Codes; Educational Tour Slated to Educate, Motivate Attendees
Date Posted: 03/07/2011
ICC, ASHE to Develop Code Changes for Hospitals, Medical Care Facilities
Date Posted: 03/01/2011
Puerto Rico Adopts International Codes
Date Posted: 02/24/2011
Department of Energy to Host Free Energy Code Webinar
Date Posted: 02/15/2011
New ICC Pool and Spa Code Public Version 1.0 Released
Date Posted: 02/09/2011
ICC, NACTM Agreement Will Make Tribal Land Construction Safer, More Sustainable
Date Posted: 02/09/2011
I-Codes Could Play a Major Role in Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative
Date Posted: 02/04/2011
New DOJ Reviews to Include 2010 ADA Standard
Date Posted: 01/31/2011
Code Council Guideline for Replicable Buildings Reduces Costs, Speeds Approval Process, Maintains Safety
Date Posted: 01/26/2011
ICC Expands Online Download Offerings with American Wood Council Standards
Date Posted: 01/20/2011
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Closer to Completion – Public Comments Sought
Date Posted: 01/20/2011
Code Council Updates ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard, Offers New Resources to Identify Changes
Date Posted: 01/19/2011
Code Council Updates ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard, Offers New Resources to Identify Changes
Date Posted: 01/13/2011
Haiti Tragedy Is Avoidable with Enforceable Building Codes
Date Posted: 01/13/2011
Plumbing Officials’ Association of British Columbia Launch Canadian National Certification Program
Date Posted: 01/06/2011
Plumbing Officials’ Association of British Columbia Launch Canadian National Certification Program
Date Posted: 01/06/2011
ICC Works with Feds to Fix Energy Tax Credit Extension
Date Posted: 01/05/2011
Code Council Releases New IGCC Public Version 2.0
Date Posted: 11/18/2010
World Toilet Day Takes the Taboo Out of Discussing Critical Sanitation Issues
Date Posted: 11/18/2010
ICC Accepting Applications to Serve on Committee Developing ANSI Standard for Irrigation Sprinklers
Date Posted: 11/17/2010
ICC Improves Gas Purge Safety, Eliminates ICC 700 from IGCC, Votes on Energy-Related Code Changes
Date Posted: 11/05/2010
Day Two of ICC World Toilet Summit: Global Sanitation Crisis Focus of WTO, ICC, UN Speakers
Date Posted: 11/03/2010
Code Council Announces 2010 Award Recipients
Date Posted: 11/03/2010
ICC World Toilet Summit Kickoff Integrates U.S. and Global Experts
Date Posted: 11/02/2010
ICC Members Elect Board Officers, Directors
Date Posted: 11/02/2010
ICC Facilitates Historic Landscape Irrigation Industry Roundtable to Begin Standards Development
Date Posted: 10/21/2010
Rhode Island Recognized by International Code Council as First State to Adopt Green Construction Code
Date Posted: 10/19/2010
Code Council, Global Organizations Advance Toilet Design Guidelines
Date Posted: 10/18/2010
Code Council, NBBI Sign MOU for Greater Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety
Date Posted: 10/01/2010
Rhode Island is the First State to Adopt IGCC
Date Posted: 09/27/2010
Free Download of Energy Code Available ICC Awarded Federal Funding to Provide 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
Date Posted: 09/23/2010
IGCC Public Hearings Produce Landmark Results
Date Posted: 08/30/2010
NY Fire Administrator Earns Fire & Life Safety Award
Date Posted: 08/16/2010
New DOJ Accessibility Guidelines Reference IBC
Date Posted: 08/06/2010
ICC, ASPE Publication Shows How to Install Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems in Compliance with the IRC
Date Posted: 08/04/2010
Richland Receives Kudos as First U.S. City to Adopt Green Code
Date Posted: 08/02/2010
Code Council Urges Feds to Include Green Construction Code to Design, Build New Government Buildings
Date Posted: 07/28/2010
International Code Council Annual Conference, Final Action Hearings for 2012 I-Codes Slated for October
Date Posted: 07/27/2010
ADA Marks 20th Anniversary in a Journey that Began with Accessibility Standards, Codes
Date Posted: 07/26/2010
Code Council Signs MOU with ARCSA for Greater Rainwater Harvesting
Date Posted: 07/24/2010
Coalition Formed to Combat Wildfire Threat Where U.S. Urban Neighborhoods Meet Wildland Areas
Date Posted: 07/22/2010
Code Council and ASPE Present First U.S. World Toilet Summit
Date Posted: 07/21/2010
CALGreen Available from International Code Council; Training, Certification Programs Coming Soon
Date Posted: 07/20/2010
ICC Assists Colombian Stakeholders to Upgrade Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 06/08/2010
Historic MOU Signed by ICC and ASPE
Date Posted: 06/03/2010
Indiana Chooses Code Council Plumbing Code to Promote Safe Construction
Date Posted: 05/21/2010
Green Construction Code Hearings Slated for August
Date Posted: 05/10/2010
Virginia Code Officials, Home Builders Association Earn Code Council 2010 Raising the Profile Award
Date Posted: 05/05/2010
International Code Council Foundation’s Building Safety Week Expands to Building Safety Month for 2010
Date Posted: 04/27/2010
NVFC, ICC Partner on Rural Area Fire Prevention Program
Date Posted: 04/26/2010
Every Day is Earth Day for Plumbing and Mechanical Professionals
Date Posted: 04/21/2010
Industry Leaders Partner for Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Contractor Accreditation
Date Posted: 04/15/2010
Free Pamphlet for Homeowners Offers Tips on Energy Improvements to Qualify for 2010 Tax Credits
Date Posted: 04/15/2010
ADA Marks 20th Anniversary in a Journey that Began with Accessibility Standards, Codes
Date Posted: 04/08/2010
Code Council Selected for Energy Training in 3 States
Date Posted: 04/01/2010
Code Council Seeks Nominations for Awards
Date Posted: 03/24/2010
ICC Board President Lynn Recipient of STAR Award
Date Posted: 03/22/2010
Code Council Supports U.N. World Water Day; Proper Sanitation is Key
Date Posted: 03/17/2010
EPA Fix a Leak Week, Code Council Green Code Work to Conserve Water
Date Posted: 03/17/2010
New Green Construction Code Unveiled
Date Posted: 03/15/2010
Nation’s First Commercial Sustainable Building Code Ready for Prime Time
Date Posted: 03/12/2010
Efforts Combined to Create First Set of Model Codes and Standards for Green Building
Date Posted: 03/11/2010
New Engineering Book Tackles Masonry Structural Design
Date Posted: 03/05/2010
A Green Code That Was Worth the Wait
Date Posted: 03/04/2010
Code Council “Plunges” into First World Plumbing Day
Date Posted: 03/02/2010
Dallas Hosts ICC Final Action Hearings, Educational Tours
Date Posted: 02/22/2010
International Code Council Foundation Introduces Professional Development Scholarship Program
Date Posted: 02/16/2010
International Code Council Committee Holds Final Discussion on the Development of International Green Construction Code in Austin, Texas
Date Posted: 01/21/2010
States Adopt 2009 I-Codes Creating Greener, Safer Communities
Date Posted: 01/15/2010
International Code Council CEO Calls for Using Strong Codes in Haiti Recovery
Date Posted: 01/14/2010
First Integrated Green Construction Code Poised For 2010 Debut
Date Posted: 12/21/2009
Coleman Recipient of Prestigious ICC President’s Award
Date Posted: 11/17/2009
Code Council Awards Honor Contributions to Safety, Sustainability, Fire Prevention, Service, Education
Date Posted: 11/16/2009
International Code Council Elects Officers, Directors
Date Posted: 11/11/2009
ICC Bolsters Green Plumbing Expertise; Hires Shawn Martin
Date Posted: 10/27/2009
International Code Council Committee Meets in Philadelphia to Discuss Development of International Green Construction Code
Date Posted: 10/01/2009
California Green Building Standards Code Serves as Key Resource for New International Code
Date Posted: 09/15/2009
Code Council Proposed Code Changes Monograph Available
Date Posted: 09/02/2009
Efficient Water Use, Water Safety Benefit from Code Council Partnership with WaterSmart Innovations
Date Posted: 08/06/2009
International Code Council Committee Meets in Denver to Discuss Development of International Green Construction Code
Date Posted: 08/01/2009
Code Council to Develop Swimming Pool Code
Date Posted: 07/30/2009
Code Council to Market Popular Titles from McGraw-Hill
Date Posted: 07/28/2009
New ASTM-Code Council Book References Standards in 2009 IBC
Date Posted: 07/23/2009
Use of 2008 NYC Construction Codes Required on July 1
Date Posted: 07/22/2009
USGBC, GBI Support for Code Council’s IGCC Builds Momentum toward First Development Committee Meeting
Date Posted: 07/22/2009
Code Council, NEMA and Partners Identify Recommendations for Effective National Mitigation Effort
Date Posted: 07/20/2009
Code Council Stimulus Package Aimed at Attending Conference, Code Hearings on a Budget
Date Posted: 07/09/2009
International Code Council Committee Meets to Begin Development of International Green Construction Code
Date Posted: 07/01/2009
Green Construction Code Expected to Increase Energy Efficiency, Reduce Carbon Footprint for Commercial Buildings
Date Posted: 06/29/2009
Green Construction Code Expected to Increase Energy Efficiency, Reduce Carbon Footprint for Commercial Structures
Date Posted: 06/29/2009
Popular Guides, Seminars Focus on Significant Changes to 2009 I-Codes
Date Posted: 06/15/2009
Code Council, ASHRAE Guidelines Aid Energy-Efficient Construction, Help Governments Secure Federal Funds
Date Posted: 05/21/2009
Legislation to Support Building Safety Re-introduced
Date Posted: 05/07/2009
Code Council to initiate green code development project
Date Posted: 04/22/2009
Code Council’s Tidwell to Retire
Date Posted: 04/16/2009
Code Council Presents Free 2009 I-Code Overview Webinars
Date Posted: 03/20/2009
Code Council Releases Added-Value CD with IBC or IRC; Two Seismic Publications
Date Posted: 03/18/2009
International Code Council and Cengage Learning Launch Online Resource for Green Building
Date Posted: 02/24/2009
2009 International Plumbing Code First to Serve the Industry
Date Posted: 02/24/2009
Code users benefit from Code Council, Chief Architect partnership
Date Posted: 02/10/2009
New Code Council books focus on accessibility
Date Posted: 02/09/2009
International Code Council Statement Regarding Natural Gas Explosion in Connecticut
Date Posted: 02/08/2009
National Green Building Standard Approved
Date Posted: 01/30/2009
Stimulus Bill requires states to update energy codes
Date Posted: 01/28/2009
New energy code expected to be 15% more efficient
Date Posted: 01/28/2009
Code Council PMG Group Joins New Water Efficiency Coalition
Date Posted: 01/09/2009
Code Council joins national effort to reduce fire deaths
Date Posted: 01/08/2009
Safety guidelines for skyscrapers strengthened in 2009 International Building Code
Date Posted: 01/07/2009
Sprinklers, energy efficiency key changes to 2009 International Residential Code
Date Posted: 01/06/2009
Exit lighting, emergency communication requirements in new International Fire Code
Date Posted: 12/19/2008
New PMG codes tackle clean air, child safety, drinking fountains
Date Posted: 12/18/2008
Free worldwide access to risk management tools, international building practices
Date Posted: 12/17/2008
Disaster prevention and response goal of FEMA, Code Council agreement
Date Posted: 12/09/2008
New metal building design guide has earth-shaking focus
Date Posted: 11/11/2008
New Mexico Hosts Community-Based Institute to Help Stop Deadly Wildfire
Date Posted: 10/31/2008
Institute strengthens inspectors’ skills to make homes safer from the ground up
Date Posted: 10/28/2008
Internet Site Offers Instant Access to International Codes, Customized Options for Code Users
Date Posted: 10/22/2008
Guide Highlights International Residential Code Requirements in Construction Sequence
Date Posted: 10/16/2008
Plans Examiners Prevent Disasters
Date Posted: 10/14/2008
Building Safety Group Presents Awards
Date Posted: 10/09/2008
Code Hearings Feature Major Issues, Dramatic Moments
Date Posted: 10/08/2008
International Code Council Elects Directors, Officers
Date Posted: 10/07/2008
Be ready to respond when the next disaster strikes
Date Posted: 10/07/2008
Freshen up on permit tech skills
Date Posted: 10/07/2008
New standard for building in hurricane, high wind areas
Date Posted: 09/16/2008
Montana Selected for Community-Based Institute to Help Stop Deadly Wildfire
Date Posted: 09/03/2008
Start Spreading the News: New Codes in New York City
Date Posted: 08/04/2008
Public Safety Wins with New Storm Shelter, Safe Room Construction Standard
Date Posted: 07/29/2008
Building Code Grant Legislation Passes U.S. House
Date Posted: 07/28/2008
Code Council Creates Sustainable Building Technology Committee for its Growing Portfolio of Green Initiatives
Date Posted: 07/24/2008
Standing up to Hurricanes
Date Posted: 07/23/2008
Code Organization Testifies before Congress
Date Posted: 07/17/2008
New guides offer quick reference to Florida Code changes
Date Posted: 06/25/2008
I-Code Adoptions Improve Construction and Fire Safety in New York City and the State of Maine
Date Posted: 06/18/2008
Support Builds for Code Grant
Date Posted: 06/18/2008
Code Council Annual Conference Features Code Development, Disaster Response, Green Building
Date Posted: 06/05/2008
New York City Buildings Department, Texas Code Official Accept Code Council Building Safety Award
Date Posted: 05/13/2008
Top 5 Ways to be Green when Building or Remodeling
Date Posted: 05/08/2008
Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Home from Wildfires
Date Posted: 05/01/2008
New guide bridges smoke management and the IBC
Date Posted: 04/24/2008
Top 5 Home Maintenance Tips
Date Posted: 04/24/2008
Your Opportunity to Speak up for Global Sanitation
Date Posted: 04/23/2008
New national report tackles wildfires head on
Date Posted: 04/22/2008
Oregon Tapped for Institute to Help Stop Deadly Wildfire
Date Posted: 04/17/2008
Top 5 Ways Building Codes Make Your Summer Safer
Date Posted: 04/17/2008
New York City Buildings Department, Texas Code Official Honored for Commitment to Building Safety
Date Posted: 04/16/2008
Top 5 Ways Building Codes Protect You and Your Family
Date Posted: 04/10/2008
Tallahassee Set for Institute to Help Stop Deadly Wildfire
Date Posted: 04/08/2008
Updated masonry book reflects new California codes
Date Posted: 03/26/2008
Code Council Participates in National Fire Prevention Effort
Date Posted: 03/24/2008
Tennessee Set for Institute to Help Stop Deadly Wildfire
Date Posted: 03/24/2008
Hawaii Hosts I-Code Training
Date Posted: 03/20/2008
New DeWALT Code Series helps plumbers and contractors on the job
Date Posted: 03/17/2008
Spokane Tapped for Institute to Help Stop Deadly Wildfire
Date Posted: 03/04/2008
Enhance building safety in your community by attending a Code Council institute
Date Posted: 02/08/2008
Masonry inspection and testing reference updated
Date Posted: 01/28/2008
Wildfire planning protects your community
Date Posted: 01/28/2008
International Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas Codes help protect communities every day
Date Posted: 12/19/2007
Experts debate future building safety and fire prevention codes
Date Posted: 12/18/2007
Proposed legislation supports building safety
Date Posted: 12/14/2007
Guide puts residential code in your pocket
Date Posted: 11/29/2007
Code Council team to support California plumbing, mechanical code transition
Date Posted: 11/13/2007
Building safety group presents awards
Date Posted: 10/30/2007
International Code Council elects directors, officers
Date Posted: 10/29/2007
Take a SMARTcodes test drive
Date Posted: 10/11/2007
APA, Code Council publish residential lateral bracing guide
Date Posted: 09/13/2007
Building safety codes save lives
Date Posted: 08/29/2007
Coalition to promote role code officials play in public safety
Date Posted: 08/28/2007
Most at-risk communities have no wildfire protection plan
Date Posted: 08/20/2007
Architecture students benefit from I-Code donations
Date Posted: 08/02/2007
Learn effective code enforcement to improve safety in your community
Date Posted: 07/23/2007
2006 International Building Code meets FHA accessibility requirements
Date Posted: 07/16/2007
New York City adopts International Codes to save lives and protect property
Date Posted: 07/12/2007
Code Council Annual Conference features green building, SMARTcodes, training, certification, seismic safety
Date Posted: 07/10/2007
New Saudi Arabian building code to be based on I-Codes
Date Posted: 07/02/2007
Bleacher standard offers added measure of safety during spectator events
Date Posted: 06/11/2007
Code Council helping California transition to new building codes
Date Posted: 06/11/2007
Individuals, organizations honored for commitment to building safety and fire prevention
Date Posted: 06/07/2007
Code Council seeks federal funding for building departments
Date Posted: 06/06/2007
U.S. Green Building Council and International Code Council Formally Commit to Joint Educational, Business, and Policy Initiatives to Further Green Building Practices
Date Posted: 05/25/2007
I-Codes adopted in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Date Posted: 05/24/2007
ICC offers complimentary training materials
Date Posted: 04/13/2007
Standard for log homes, other log structures approved
Date Posted: 03/01/2007
Code Council expands commitment to plumbing and mechanical industry
Date Posted: 02/22/2007
Whether it’s everyday tasks or crisis response, ICC can help
Date Posted: 02/21/2007
Code Council, SFPE collaborate on key strategic initiatives
Date Posted: 02/09/2007
Code Council hires local government expert to head new Member Services team
Date Posted: 02/07/2007
I-Code hearings, education highlight May event
Date Posted: 02/05/2007
Code Council policy supports building green
Date Posted: 01/31/2007
International Code Council partners with NSF International to demonstrate code compliance
Date Posted: 01/30/2007
I-Codes continue to be the first choice for construction safety
Date Posted: 01/25/2007
AWC/ICC Publish High Wind Guides
Date Posted: 01/24/2007
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