Following nine incidents, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a letter to all 50 governors to change building codes dealing with residential elevators.
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Articles from August 2019
Registration is open for the 2019 International Code Council Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo
This year’s event features an impressive line-up of speakers include world-renowned expert Dame Judith Hackitt.
FEMA calls for requiring up-to-date building codes in federal and state grants and programs
New National Mitigation Investment Strategy broadly encourages communities to adopt and enforce current codes, which saves lives, time and money.
Finnegan honored for excellence in fire and life safety
Daniel Finnegan, manager of Industry Affairs of North America for Siemens Building Technologies, received the 2019 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award for his focus on fire prevention and fire code enforcement activities, including site inspections, plan review, code enforcement and arson investigation.
First OG-400 solar pool and spa heating system certifications awarded to UMA Solar and Techno-Solis
Certifications provide proof of compliance to the current ANSI approved solar pool and spa heating system standard developed by the Code Council and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
Code compliance starts with people first
Code Enforcement Supervisor Bryan Wagner explains how a code enforcement officer’s interaction with the public can often require the skills of a social worker, law enforcer and legal expert.
