List of Articles by Building Safety Journal staff
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AC Powell named president and chief executive officer of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Date Posted: 08/23/2022
Significant changes to length of hot water piping to fixtures in the 2021 International Residential Code
Date Posted: 08/12/2022
Study aims to mitigate weak interlayer zones in concrete
Date Posted: 08/02/2022
Master Code Professional AJ O’Connell
AJ O'Connell, 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: 08/02/2022
Master Code Professional Gary Carpenter
Gary Carpenter, 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: 07/28/2022
Master Code Professional Jason Watson
Jason B. Watson, City of Waxahachie, 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: 07/26/2022
International Code Council member Mariam Madjlessi
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Deputy Building Official Mariam Madjlessi 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: 07/25/2022
Master Code Professional Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers, Senior 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: 07/18/2022
Master Code Professional Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan, 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: 07/13/2022
Master Code Professional Michael Nasheim
Michael Nasheim, Combination 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: 07/12/2022
Master Code Professional Jerril Proffer
Jerril Proffer, Planner and Zoning Administrator, 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: 07/11/2022
Master Code Professional Dave Larkin
Dave Larkin, 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: 07/10/2022
How to lower home insurance premiums and wildfire risks
Date Posted: 06/24/2022
Dozens of Pennsylvania students earn building code certificates
Date Posted: 06/24/2022
Are we prepared for the 'Big One'?
Date Posted: 06/24/2022
Big, boxy apartment buildings are multiplying faster than ever
Date Posted: 06/24/2022
Master Code Professional Jon Sayler
Jon Sayler, Inspection/Information Compliance Administrator, 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: 06/17/2022
Master Code Professional Patrick Moran
Patrick Moran, Chief 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: 06/08/2022
Plumbing code essentials: Joints and connections
Date Posted: 06/03/2022
Master Code Professional Phillip Booth
Phillip Booth, 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: 06/03/2022
Master Code Professional Brian Hunt
Brian Hunt, 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: 05/26/2022
Master Code Professional Lucas Pump
Lucas Pump, 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: 05/19/2022
Master Code Professional James Hendricks
James Hendricks, 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: 05/12/2022
Significant changes to drain, waste and vent systems testing in the 2021 International Residential Code
Date Posted: 05/12/2022
Exploring careers in building safety
Date Posted: 05/10/2022
Colorado Chapter Builds interest in construction careers
Date Posted: 05/06/2022
The importance of off-site construction and energy codes
Date Posted: 05/02/2022
President proclaims May as Building Safety Month
Date Posted: 05/02/2022
Master Code Professional Robert Sterioti
Robert Sterioti, 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: 04/26/2022
International Code Council member Marshall Wright
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Building & Codes Director Marshall Wright 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: 04/26/2022
International Code Council member Bradley Pollitt
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Bradley Pollitt, Vice President, Facilities, 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: 04/21/2022
International Code Council member Kenneth Fultz
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Chief Building Official Kenneth Fultz 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: 04/21/2022
Master Code Professional Steven Carter
Steven Carter, 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: 04/11/2022
International Code Council member William Forte
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of William Forte, C.B.O., 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: 03/24/2022
International Code Council member James Haefeli
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of James (Jim) Haefeli, Principal/Director of Mechanical Engineering, 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: 03/18/2022
Existing building code essentials: Standpipes
Date Posted: 03/18/2022
Significant changes to air leakage in the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
Date Posted: 03/18/2022
Master Code Professional Mark Berg
Mark Berg, 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: 03/11/2022
Significant changes to dwelling unit rated penetrations in the 2021 International Residential Code
Date Posted: 03/10/2022
Master Code Professional Jesse Newton
Jesse Newton, Deputy Building Offical, 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: 03/04/2022
International Code Council member Robert Perry
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Robert Perry, Regional Operations Manager, 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: 03/04/2022
Plumbing code essentials: Condensate
Date Posted: 02/17/2022
Significant changes to lighting for plant growth in the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
Date Posted: 02/17/2022
Master Code Professional Gregory Bagley
Gregory Bagley, Chief 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: 02/17/2022
International Code Council member Michael Matthews
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Michael Matthews, President/CEO, 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: 02/17/2022
Scott Holm: Upholding the high standards of professionalism in the building safety community
Date Posted: 02/11/2022
Significant changes to two-family dwelling separation in the 2021 International Residential Code
Date Posted: 02/11/2022
Master Code Professional Joshua Ney
Joshua Ney, 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: 02/11/2022
International Code Council member Michael Wintheiser
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Michael Wintheiser, President/Mechanical Engineer, 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: 02/11/2022
First modular standards aim at consistency in design, construction, regulation
Date Posted: 02/03/2022
Significant changes to vent connector junctions in the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
Date Posted: 02/02/2022
Master Code Professional Wes Remaklus
Wes Remaklus, Building Inspector II/ Code Enforcement Officer, City of Indian Wells, 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: 02/02/2022
Existing building code essentials: Introduction
Date Posted: 02/02/2022
International Code Council member Jeffrey Rondini
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Jeffrey Rondini, Owner/President, 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: 02/02/2022
Master Code Professional Rachel Holder
Rachel Holder, DSD Engineer, City of San Antonio, 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: 01/29/2022
International Code Council member Paul Hughes
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Building Official Paul Hughes 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: 01/29/2022
Significant changes to furniture and equipment in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 01/28/2022
Master Code Professional Matt Payette
Matt Payette, Assistant Chief Building Official, City of Longmont, Colorado, 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: 01/19/2022
Significant changes to mechanical ventilation in the 2021 International Residential Code
Date Posted: 01/19/2022
Professional Development Council member Sandi Morris
Date Posted: 01/19/2022
Plumbing code essentials: Relief valve discharge
Date Posted: 01/19/2022
Code Council member Helen Kessler DiFate
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Helen Kessler DiFate, President, DiFate Group PC, 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: 01/13/2022
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Nathan Vander Roest
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Nathan Vander Roest, Principal, Vuur Consulting, LLC, 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: 12/09/2021
Rick Hopkins: Upholding the high standards of professionalism in the building safety community
Date Posted: 12/06/2021
Masters of Code: Jason VanHoy achieves the gold standard of code certification
Jason VanHoy, building official, Sullivan County, Tennessee, 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: 12/06/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Dick Bower
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Dick Bower, Owner/Principal Consultant, Bower Associates Consulting, 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: 12/05/2021
New Jersey construction official Gary Lewis set to retire in January 2022
Date Posted: 12/01/2021
Masters of Code: Kevin Barthel achieves the gold standard of code certification
Kevin Barthel, General Inspections Field Supervisor, City of Phoenix, Arizona, 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: 11/29/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Joe Barragan
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Joe Barragan, Public Works Director / Senior Building Official, 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: 11/29/2021
Michelle Kam-Biron: Supporting the education and certification of existing and future code officials
Date Posted: 11/10/2021
Significant changes to fixture drains serving as a trap priming method in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 11/01/2021
Significant changes to removable fixture traps serving as cleanouts in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 10/22/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Ronald Tyson
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Ronald Tyson, President, Tyson Enterprises, LLC 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: 10/22/2021
Existing building code essentials: Applicability
Date Posted: 10/22/2021
Significant changes to special event structures in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 10/15/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Robert Kurtz
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Chief Building Official Robert Kurtz 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: 10/15/2021
Significant changes to concealed spaces in Type IV-HT of the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 10/08/2021
Plumbing code essentials: Water quality and treatment
Date Posted: 10/08/2021
Masters of Code: Kevin Shulman achieves the gold standard of code certification
Kevin Shulman, Building Inspector / 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: 10/08/2021
Lance Simms: Upholding the high standards of professionalism in the building safety community
Date Posted: 10/04/2021
Significant changes to Group R firestop inspections in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 10/01/2021
Fire Marshal William Loesche inducted into Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame
Date Posted: 09/24/2021
Significant changes to restroom privacy in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 09/23/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Edward Larkin
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Senior Director Edward Larkin 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: 09/23/2021
Existing building code essentials: Exterior wall opening protectives
Date Posted: 09/23/2021
Significant changes to bottle filling stations in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 09/10/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Jeffrey Surlet
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Sr. Building Inspector Jeffrey Surlet 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: 09/09/2021
Significant changes to NFPA 13R sprinkler protection in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 09/03/2021
Plumbing code essentials: Backflow assemblies, devices and methods
Date Posted: 09/03/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Gerard Richards
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Building Inspector II Gerard Richards 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: 09/03/2021
NIST establishes expert team to investigate the Champlain Towers South collapse
Date Posted: 08/30/2021
FirstLook robots assisted search and rescue operatives at Champlain Towers South collapse
Date Posted: 08/27/2021
Significant changes to corridor and balcony sprinklers in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 08/26/2021
Major Jurisdiction Committee issues call for candidates, new members for 2021 meeting in Pittsburgh
Date Posted: 08/20/2021
Significant changes to tracer wire for buried nonmetallic water service piping in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 08/20/2021
Existing building code essentials: Mechanical, plumbing and energy conservation
Date Posted: 08/20/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Philip San Filippo
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Philip San Filippo 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: 08/20/2021
Developers turn to modular construction to meet changing needs resulting from the pandemic
Date Posted: 08/17/2021
Significant changes to distilled spirits in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 08/13/2021
Masters of code: Daniel Dabler achieves the gold standard of code certification
Daniel Dabler, Building Inspector III, 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: 08/13/2021
USGS scientists develop a new tool to determine if vermiculite insulation contains asbestos
Date Posted: 08/13/2021
ICC members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Robert Lennen
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Robert Lennen 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: 08/07/2021
Significant changes to commercial cooking appliances in the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
Date Posted: 08/06/2021
Plumbing code essentials: Common vent
Date Posted: 08/05/2021
Significant changes to top of shaft enclosures in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 07/30/2021
Gerard Cattani: Upholding the high standards of professionalism in the building safety community
Date Posted: 07/30/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Mike Sizemore
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Building Official Mike Sizemore 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: 07/29/2021
Significant changes to shower control valves to be rated for the installed shower head in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 07/23/2021
Existing building code essentials: Openings in corridor walls
Date Posted: 07/23/2021
Masters of Code: Damian Jorge achieves the gold standard of code certification
Damian Jorge 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: 07/22/2021
New gas-detection devices for building code inspectors in Covington could save lives
Date Posted: 07/19/2021
Masters of Code: Chris Netherton achieves the gold standard of code certification
Chris Netherton, Building Official, Fairfield County, 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: 07/19/2021
Masters of code: Greg Armstrong achieves the gold standard of code certification
Date Posted: 07/19/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Matt Hulcher
Date Posted: 07/19/2021
Significant changes to secondary attachments and fireproofing in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 07/15/2021
Significant changes to pipe and duct insulation within plenums in the 2021 International Mechanical Code
Date Posted: 07/12/2021
Plumbing code essentials: Relief vents in multiple-story buildings
Date Posted: 07/12/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Tom Jaleski
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Tom Jaleski 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: 07/11/2021
Cities trust, but don’t always verify, safety of high-rises
Date Posted: 07/09/2021
Best practices for the safety of code officials promoted at virtual leadership academy
Date Posted: 07/09/2021
World’s second-richest man Elon Musk living modular in Boca Chica
Date Posted: 07/07/2021
Putting safety first: Averted crisis highlights value of building inspection
Date Posted: 07/07/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Lori Greene
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Lori Greene 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: 07/05/2021
Donny Phipps: Upholding the high standards of professionalism in the building safety community
Date Posted: 07/05/2021
Construction employment declines in 40 states between April and May
Date Posted: 06/24/2021
Masters of code: Steven Mills achieves the gold standard of code certification
Date Posted: 06/21/2021
ICC members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Scott Ensminger
Date Posted: 06/21/2021
Significant changes to multiple-user nonseparated toilet facilities in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 06/16/2021
Existing building code essentials: Fire escapes
Date Posted: 06/16/2021
Significant changes to stairway construction in podium buildings in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 06/14/2021
Masters of Code: Emmanuel Mendoza Tabares achieves the gold standard of code certification
Emmanuel Mendoza Tabares, Combination Building Inspector, City of Bellevue, Washington, 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: 06/13/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Cole Graveen
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Senior Engineer Cole Graveen 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: 06/13/2021
Ron Burke is the new president and chief executive officer of the Alliance for Water Efficiency
Date Posted: 06/10/2021
Shortages of construction materials fuel growth in modular homebuilding
Date Posted: 06/09/2021
Masters of Code: Michael Roberts achieves the gold standard of code certification
Michael Roberts, Plans Examiner II, City of Thornton, Colorado, 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: 06/07/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Randy Clawson
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Senior Associate | Architect Randy Clawson 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: 06/07/2021
Spanish university develops 3D-printed beams from recycled plastic to replace reinforced concrete
Date Posted: 06/04/2021
Christopher Kiel named Virginia Tech’s university building official
Date Posted: 06/04/2021
Significant changes to occupied roof allowances in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 05/31/2021
Masters of Code: Aaron Dodds achieves the gold standard of code certification
Date Posted: 05/31/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Michelle Downard
Date Posted: 05/31/2021
Tips for a safer, more enjoyable summer at the pool
Date Posted: 05/27/2021
Existing building code essentials: Means of egress
Date Posted: 05/23/2021
Significant changes to fixtures in single-user toilet rooms count towards total required quantities in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 05/23/2021
Researchers see need for long-range wildfire smoke warnings
Date Posted: 05/23/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Robert De Vries
Date Posted: 05/23/2021
Masters of Code: Chris Brown achieves the gold standard of code certification
Date Posted: 05/23/2021
Significant changes to fire wall use for control areas in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 05/17/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Carl Chretien
Date Posted: 05/17/2021
Masters of Code: Melvin Corredor achieves the gold standard of code certification
Chief Plans Examiner Melvin Corredor, Village of Wellington, Florida, 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: 05/17/2021
New York City Council moves to improve building construction safety
Date Posted: 05/12/2021
IREC and partners launch project to provide education solutions for building, fire and safety department officials
Date Posted: 05/11/2021
Significant changes to demand controlled ventilation in the 2021 International Mechanical Code
Date Posted: 05/10/2021
Masters of Code: Shawn Lippy achieves the gold standard of code certification
Shawn Lippy 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: 05/10/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Todd Atkinson
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Todd Atkinson 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: 05/10/2021
Plumbing code essentials: Installation
Date Posted: 05/10/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — John Cheatham
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of John Cheatham 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: 05/03/2021
Masters of Code: Robert Polanco achieves the gold standard of code certification
Robert Polanco 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: 05/03/2021
Significant changes to fixture quantity calculations for multiple user facilities in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 04/25/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — William Crouch
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of William Crouch 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: 04/25/2021
Bipartisan infrastructure legislation Built to Last Act introduced
Date Posted: 04/22/2021
Significant changes to storm shelters in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 04/19/2021
Significant changes to threaded joint sealing in the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
Date Posted: 04/12/2021
Plumbing code essentials: Testing
Date Posted: 04/12/2021
Dodge Momentum Index posts gain in March
Date Posted: 04/07/2021
AIA launches pilot program to increase diversity within its leadership
Date Posted: 04/07/2021
Significant changes to definition of structural members in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 04/05/2021
Masters of Code: Sean Carlstrom achieves the gold standard of code certification
Sean Carlstrom 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: 04/05/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Shawn McGlynn
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Shawn McGlynn, Managing Member/Partner of Third-Party Preferred Provider, SFM Consulting LLC, 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: 04/05/2021
Significant changes to smoke control in atriums in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 04/02/2021
The construction industry needs an additional 430,000 professionals this year
Date Posted: 03/29/2021
NYC DOB unveils remote video inspection program
Date Posted: 03/26/2021
Significant changes to bundled hot water piping insulation in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 03/22/2021
Masters of Code: Jurgen Betz achieves the gold standard of code certification
Jurgen Betz, Combination Inspector, City of Daytona Beach, Florida, 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: 03/22/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Robert F. Nelson Jr.
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Robert F. Nelson, Jr. 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: 03/22/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Kate Stewart
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Kate Stewart 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: 03/22/2021
Legislation reintroduced to help with rebuilding after natural disasters
Date Posted: 03/19/2021
First U.S. 3D-printed housing community to be built in the California desert
Date Posted: 03/18/2021
Significant changes to definition of change of occupancy in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 03/15/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Virgil Rome, Jr.
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Virgil Rome, Jr. 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: 03/15/2021
Masters of Code: Robert Wallace achieves the gold standard of code certification
Robert Wallace 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: 03/15/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Constantine Kayafas
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Constantine Kayafas 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: 03/15/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Eirene Knott
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Eirene Knott 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: 03/08/2021
Masters of Code: Katie Werts achieves the gold standard of code certification
Katie Werts 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: 03/08/2021
Significant changes to condensate discharge in the 2021 International Mechanical Code
Date Posted: 03/08/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety | Sylvia Ardoin
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Sylvia Ardoin 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: 03/08/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Melanie Braun
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Melanie Braun 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: 03/08/2021
Significant changes to type IV connection protection in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 03/01/2021
U.S. spending on construction projects rises 1.7 percent in January
Date Posted: 03/01/2021
Masters of Code: David Danielson achieves the gold standard of code certification
David Danielson 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: 03/01/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Marion Hardy
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of architect Marion Hardy 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: 03/01/2021
Significant changes to definition of public and private in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
Date Posted: 02/22/2021
Masters of Code: Jose Rodriguez achieves the gold standard of code certification
Jose Rodriguez 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: 02/22/2021
Masters of Code: Kevin Davis achieves the gold standard of code certification
Kevin Davis 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: 02/15/2021
Significant changes to egress from occupied roofs in the 2021 International Building Code
Date Posted: 02/08/2021
New FAA rule may allow for more flexible drone use in worksite inspections
Date Posted: 02/01/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Aubrey Grant
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Aubrey Grant 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: 02/01/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Michael Davis
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Michael Davis 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: 01/25/2021
Masters of Code: Brandon Lamons achieves the gold standard of code certification
Brandon Lamons 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: 01/25/2021
Powering the construction sites of tomorrow with 5G
Date Posted: 01/21/2021
Masters of Code: Eric Kranda achieves the gold standard of code certification
Eric Kranda 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: 01/19/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Geir Jensen
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Geir Jensen 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: 01/19/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Daniel Ierley
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Daniel Ierley 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: 01/11/2021
Trey Axum honored as Code Official of the Year by MTCOA
Date Posted: 01/08/2021
Vision 20/20 completes strategic planning process in preparing for the future of CRR
Date Posted: 01/05/2021
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Samir Mokashi
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Samir Mokashi 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: 01/04/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — William Pokorny
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of William Pokorny 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: 01/04/2021
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Rick McManis
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Rick McManis 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: 12/14/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Dan Dolan
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Dan Dolan 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: 12/14/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Gerardo Jimenez
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Gerardo Jimenez 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: 12/07/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Michael Benning
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Michael Benning 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: 12/07/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Philip Scattergood
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Philip Scattergood 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: 11/30/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Gary Rogers
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Gary Rogers 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: 11/30/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Donald Brown
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Donald Brown 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: 11/16/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Paul DeBaggis
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Paul DeBaggis 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: 11/16/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Alan Chambers
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Building Official Alan Chambers 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: 11/09/2020
The future has arrived: How the ZERO Code will help build a carbon-neutral future
Date Posted: 11/02/2020
Honoring the tradespeople that keep society functioning
Date Posted: 11/02/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Scott Moore
Date Posted: 11/02/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Jeff Walker
Date Posted: 11/02/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — William Wimmer
Date Posted: 11/02/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Joaquin Campa
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Building Official Joaquin Campa 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: 10/26/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Othon Benavente
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Othon Benavente, President, Studio Benavente Architects Inc., 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: 10/26/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Robert Morton
Date Posted: 10/19/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — David Porter
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of David Porter 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: 09/28/2020
Puslinch building department is going online
Date Posted: 09/28/2020
Masters of Code: Joshua Molnar achieves the gold standard of code certification
Joshua Molnar 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: 09/21/2020
Crestview implements virtual building inspections
Date Posted: 09/21/2020
Richmond Conference Committee donates to support educational opportunities for the next generation
Date Posted: 09/21/2020
Norwich continues building inspections with COVID-19 distance protections
Date Posted: 09/14/2020
Masters of Code: Michael Moreno achieves the gold standard of code certification
Michael Moreno 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: 09/14/2020
UK to appoint chief inspector of buildings to address safety fears
Date Posted: 09/07/2020
Sarasota launches online, mobile options for building permits, inspections
Date Posted: 09/07/2020
Masters of Code: Luke Maloney achieves the gold standard of code certification
Luke Maloney 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: 09/07/2020
Code Council supports facade fire mitigation research and education
Date Posted: 08/31/2020
Masters of Code: Zackery Loiselle achieves the gold standard of code certification
Zackery Loiselle 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: 08/31/2020
Maricopa County now offers virtual inspections for some permits
Date Posted: 08/31/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Warren Hamrick
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Warren Hamrick 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: 08/31/2020
Masters of Code: Matt Keizer achieves the gold standard of code certification
Matt Keizer 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: 08/24/2020
ICC Learn Live to highlight the latest topics in building safety
Date Posted: 08/24/2020
Collier, Naples and Marco Island using video for building inspections amid COVID-19 pandemic
Date Posted: 08/24/2020
Masters of Code: Robert Lord achieves the gold standard of code certification
Robert Lord 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: 08/17/2020
ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Dave Aldrich
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of 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: 08/17/2020
Masters of Code: Stefanie Svensson achieves the gold standard of code certification
Stefanie Svensson 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: 08/10/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Krystal Ouren
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Krystal Ouren 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: 08/10/2020
International Code Council offers new service to help plumbing professionals with Massachusetts license renewals
Recent approval by the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters allows the association to continue its commitment to customer service with expanded continuing education support.
Date Posted: 08/10/2020
Construction adds 20,000 jobs in July
Date Posted: 08/07/2020
Call for research proposals in support of improved disaster resilience
Date Posted: 07/07/2020
NCARB names new president, vice president
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards has selected Robert Calvani as president and Alfred Vidaurri Jr. as its vice president.
Date Posted: 07/07/2020
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Christopher L. Garramone
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Christopher Garramone 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: 05/24/2020
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