The International Codes® (I-Codes), developed by the International Code Council, are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable…
Fire, Wildland-Urban Interface
Code Corner: 2024 International Fire Code Tables 5003.1.1(1) and 5003.1.1(2): Maximum Allowable Quantities
The Building Safety Journal’s series, Code Corner, explores sections of the I-Codes each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes.
Public Input Notice for ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard
The initial draft of ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard, is available for public input for a period of 30-days starting November 12, 2024.
In accordance with the International Code Council’s Consensus Procedures, the initial draft of ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard, is available for public input for…
Forging a Titan: An Inside Look at Bob Heinrich’s Almost Four Decades in the Building Safety Industry
From being the Anaheim building official for Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, to opening his own fire protection business and playing a leadership role in the consolidation of the International Code Council, Heinrich's journey is both inspiring and educational.
Building safety is a cornerstone of public welfare, but behind the scenes, it requires dedicated professionals to ensure our structures remain secure and up to code. One such expert is…
