In preparation for this year’s Building Safety Month, the International Code Council recently launched a new website dedicated to the annual event. The Code Council and its members and partners lead…
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Articles from March 2022
International Code Council member William Forte
International Code Council members like William Forte are the individuals behind codes and safety; ensuring building safety today and working for a stronger tomorrow
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of William Forte, C.B.O., to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
The regulatory process: The key to successful policy implementation
CALBO has focused its direct advocacy efforts with state legislators on a message: Do not legislate codes, regulate
I’ve always enjoyed Dr. Matthew Wheeler’s writing style: interesting, relatable and engaging. When I heard he wrote an article for the California Building Standards Commission newsletter about progress in communicating…
ICC Community Development Solutions receives Laserfiche award
ICC Community Development Solutions is recognized with award for achieving record sales in 2021
ICC Community Development Solutions (ICC CDS) was presented with the prestigious President’s Award at the annual 2022 Laserfiche Winners’ Circle meeting on Feb. 26, 2022, in Carlsbad, California. ICC Community…
Federal spending bill advances multiple International Code Council priorities
Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act includes several measures that the International Code Council championed to support building safety professionals
On March 15, the President signed into law the Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, bipartisan legislation to fund the U.S. federal government through September 30, 2022. The bill includes…
FEMA recognizes the valuable role of building codes
Federal Emergency Management Agency regions are seeking to fill positions across the country to advance the adoption and enforcement of hazard-resistant building codes and standards
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is charged with preparing the United States for hazards of all types and manages federal response and recovery efforts following national incidents. The agency…
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