Data centers have moved from a niche building type to a central pillar of modern infrastructure. Across the International Code Council’s (ICC) code development process, proposals now under consideration reflect…
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Data Centers, the I‑Codes and a New Data Center Guideline
This article provides a building safety perspective on how codes address data centers today and what's to come.
Stationary Generators: The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard and Recommendations for Mitigation
This article highlights some of the important findings in a report, published in June 2025, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that characterizes the carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard posed by stationary generators.
This article highlights some of the important findings in a report, published in June 2025, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that characterizes the carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning…
Code Corner: 2024 IFGC Chapter 6 Specific Appliances
The Code Corner explores sections of the International Codes® (I-Codes®) each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 6 of the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code®.
The International Codes® (I-Codes®), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable structures. The…
