Texas is moving to strengthen building safety and resilience with the adoption of three updated building codes: the 2024 International Mechanical Code® (IMC), 2024 International Fuel Gas Code® (IFGC) and 2024 International Residential Code® (IRC). The Texas Department of Licensing…
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ICC 1300 Standard Accepted into the 2027 I-Codes®
The integration of the ICC 1300 provides a voluntary design standard that enables meaningful safety and resilience outcomes for existing one- and two-family homes while avoiding unnecessary new-construction costs.
The International Code Council (ICC) announced that the ICC 1300 Standard for the Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One- and Two-Family Dwellings has been finalized and accepted into the 2027 International Codes®…
S. K. Ghosh Associates Announces Leadership Transition
The International Code Council (ICC) is pleased to announce an important leadership transition at S. K. Ghosh Associates (SKGA). Dr. S. K. Ghosh, founder and President of SKGA, will be stepping into the…