A new report from the…
On June 2, 2025, The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Consultative Council released a new report which presents a data-driven case for proactively retrofitting buildings and infrastructure within the…
The Pipeline with Tom Roberts: Backflow Basics: Protecting Community From…
Hosted by Tom Roberts, Global…
Hosted by Tom Roberts, Global Director of PMG for the Code Council, this series takes listeners on a global building safety journey, exploring key topics in the plumbing, mechanical and…
The Florida Building Code Story: Building Safety, Resilience and Affordability
Florida’s experience offers several key…
For more than 20 years, the Florida Building Code (FBC) has helped save lives, protect property and safeguard Floridians’ way of life by improving building resiliency and ensuring that new…
Call for Committee: Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee
The Code Council has partnered with THIA in the development of a new standard to address minimum requirements for the design, construction, inspection, certification and regulatory compliance of tiny houses used for permanent occupancy.
The International Code Council is currently seeking manufacturers, builders, code officials, design professionals, government regulators and other industry stakeholders to volunteer for the Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee (IS-OSMTH). As…
Building for Resilience: Insights from a Global Codes Assessment
A new report from the World Bank, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) assesses the state of building regulations in 22 nations, offering a roadmap for creating safer, greener and more inclusive communities.
The quality and resilience of the built environment are fundamental to the health and sustainability of societies worldwide. With rapid urbanization expected to push the proportion of people in cities…
Illinois Advances Building Safety with Warehouse Safety Bill
This article explains the recently passed Illinois legislation that better prepares buildings for future tornados.
On May 31, 2025, the state of Illinois passed legislation that will better prepare warehouse buildings for future tornados and includes requirements for International Code Council certifications. What’s in the…
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