With the growth of renewable energy and the need for fossil fuel alternatives, communities and individuals are searching for ways to combat climate change. Solar energy, which already accounts for…
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Articles from September 2022
SolarAPP+ Prize awards jurisdictions that successfully implement solar permitting platform
DOE is awarding a cash prize of $15,000 to winning jurisdictions that successfully implement SolarAPP+ by April 27, 2023
Proposed California Wildfire Insurance Regulation Incentivizes Home Hardening
The regulation is expected to incentivize property owners to further harden their properties and communities resulting in reduced wildfire risk and saved lives.
A proposal from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara could benefit home and business owners who protect structures from wildfire by providing more affordable insurance. The proposed regulation, which was submitted…
Code Council announces sponsored scholarship recipients
Each scholarship is funded by contributors and ICC Chapters.
The International Code Council (ICC) recently awarded six sponsored scholarships in recognition and support of children of ICC members. Each scholarship is funded by contributors and ICC Chapters. ICC General…
How to Be a Leader by Mastering Active Listening, Part 1
Active listening is essential in our collaboration, meetings, and solving disputes or conflicts
How to Be a Leader by Mastering Active Listening and Why Do Managers/Leaders Fail? The responsibilities of each one of us could vary. Still, we all have shared aspects of…
Gerald H. Jones Code Official of the Year Award: Sam Palmer
Sam Palmer recognized for his professional abilities contributions to advance the code enforcement profession and the Code Council‘s mission
Each year, the International Code Council recognizes peers and colleagues who are a reflection of what the association stands for: dedication to developing model codes and standards used in the…
ICCPC Report Available Online
The International Code Council has published the findings from the stakeholder engagement process focused on reimagining the ICC Performance Code
The International Code Council has published the findings from the stakeholder engagement process that was initiated in early 2021 focused on reimagining the ICC Performance Code. The final report was…
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