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The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Listing Program has hit a milestone in the number of active reports — the highest in its history. The…

International Code Council Board Director Alan Boswell wants to put into practice a longtime philosophy: simplify. He believes there needs to be a renewed focus on the original mission of life safety and codes.

The Preferred Provider Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources. With more than 650 scheduled courses, and 21,000 approved courses in the main catalog, over 330 new providers have joined the network.

A modification to Section 407.5.4 (required egress from Smoke Compartments) states that in Group I-2 occupancies, any smoke compartment that does not have an exit from the compartment must now provide direct access to a minimum of two adjacent smoke compartments.

Code professionals ensure building safety today, for a stronger tomorrow. As the individuals behind modern codes and standards, these professionals are responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of codes…

Code Council Energy Programs Director Michelle Britt references Section C402 of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to answer a question regarding changes of occupancy and the thermal envelope.