The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Healthy Homes highlights the work of agencies, organizations and Tribes that are advancing healthier living environments…
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, Resiliency
Municipality of Norristown Receives the 2024 HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Healthy Homes
The Municipality developed and implemented the Norristown Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead Hazard Control Ordinance to address elevated levels of lead exposure in the area.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report Highlights Building Codes as Solution to Stabilizing Insurance Markets
The report shows that strong building codes lead to resilient communities and affordable insurance.
As natural disasters grow in frequency and severity, the financial toll on homeowners and insurers continues to rise. Communities across the United States are grappling with escalating insurance premiums, reduced…
Public Input Notice for ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard
In accordance with the International Code Council’s Consensus Procedures, the public comment draft #1 of ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard, is available for public…
