Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council announced today that Quality Code Publishing was acquired by General Code, a member of the Code Council family of solutions. General Code supports the growing needs of city clerks, code officials, municipal planners and zoning officials throughout the United States by providing codification services, Custom Local Building Codes, Maplink™ and other digital solutions.

Seattle-based Quality Code Publishing brings with it a skilled editorial staff with more than 60 years of combined experience in the codification and legal industry and enables General Code to offer its portfolio of high-quality digital codification solutions to more customers nationwide. 

“Quality Code Publishing shares our passion for customer service excellence and quality codification expertise,” says General Code Chief Operating Officer Lynn Martin. “The joining of our companies allows us to combine our strengths and offer more robust services to our clients on a national scale, particularly on the West Coast.”

General Code joined the International Code Council in 2017 and has been a trusted codification expert for nearly 60 years. Currently, General Code serves more than 4,000 clients and is the nation’s second-largest codification company.

Nancy Helmer, President of Quality Code Publishing, will continue working with Quality Code Publishing clients. “I could not be more excited to join General Code and work with the companies that make up the Code Council family,” said Helmer. “I look forward to what we will accomplish together as we provide solutions to support growing communities.”

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

About General Code

General Code is a market leader in forward-thinking technologies and processes that simplify how local governments and their constituents find, access, and share municipal information. Nearly 4,000 municipalities and public organizations have relied on General Code for almost 60 years to provide services that bring greater access, efficiency and transparency to their local government clients.

Washington, D.C. – The International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) and the International Code Council are collaborating on the upcoming industry-leading Analysis of Changes – National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023 publication. This essential resource makes key changes to the 2023 version of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC),® easy to quickly identify, understand and apply effectively.  The Analysis of Changes is the premier resource for electrical inspectors, contractors, electricians, manufacturers, and other professionals involved with the safe application, compliance, and enforcement of electrical systems.

“The Code Council is proud to support the publication of the Analysis of Changes, NEC 2023 by IAEI,” said Mark Johnson, Executive Vice President and Director of Business Development at the Code Council. “This book represents the best tool for industry professionals, especially electrical inspectors, transitioning to the latest version of NFPA 70 which will be adopted by reference in the ICC Family of Codes and thereby helps ensure the safety and resiliency of buildings in our communities.”

Analysis of Changes – NEC 2023 reviews and analyzes key changes to code language in the 2023 NFPA 70, NEC, by highlighting and explaining revisions to residential, commercial, and industrial design and installation requirements. Authored by IAEI representatives who sit on all the 18 NEC® code-making panels, this resource helps professionals learn the significant changes on topics such as conductors, grounding, surge protection and outdoor emergency disconnects for dwelling units, and this edition of the code includes ten new articles. The 2023 analysis now concisely answers three critical questions: what the change is, why was it made, and how the change impacts the electrical industry.

The publication features informational code text along with helpful images and diagrams, insights into the code sections, and the reasoning behind code changes to help users grasp critical issues.

“This unique co-branding opportunity allows IAEI to reach an audience beyond its universe of members and into the much broader universe of Code Council members and more,” said IAEI CEO, Rudy Garza. “IAEI is the originator of the NEC code change book and has been producing the Analysis of Changes since 1978.  It is the premier and most respected NEC changes publication in the world.”

Through the ongoing collaboration between IAEI and the Code Council, advanced orders will soon be accepted for this latest volume in the Analysis of Changes series and go-to resource for the industry. It will be available later this summer in both print and digital formats on both the Code Council’s and IAEI’s respective online stores.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

About IAEI
The International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit professional trade association committed to public safety from electrical hazards by providing expert, unbiased leadership in electrical code and standards development and premier education and certification for electrical professionals. IAEI was established in, and has been in continuous operation since, 1928. As a leader in the electrical training space, IAEI’s mission is to educate and equip electrical professionals while unifying the industry to promote electrical safety.

Washington, D.C. – On May 25, 2022, the Florida Legislature passed SB 4-D which is anticipated to be signed by the Governor. The bill comes nearly one year after the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida that killed 98 people and sparked the demand for stricter requirements for the inspection and maintenance of condominiums and other high-rise buildings throughout the state.

The newly passed legislation will require milestone inspections of condominiums three stories in height and within three miles of the coast when the buildings reach 25 years of age and of buildings more than three miles inland when they reach 30 years of age. Buildings will then be required to have an inspection every 10 years thereafter with inspection records made available to buyers, renters and unit owners. For buildings occupied before July 1, 1992, the first inspection must be completed by Dec. 31, 2024. After Dec. 31, 2024, condo associations will be prohibited from waiving the collection of reserve funds to pay for routine or additional maintenance and repairs.

“Tragedies like the Surfside building collapse underscore the importance of regular maintenance and inspections,” said International Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “The Code Council stands ready to advise and assist building departments with the resources needed to follow the requirements of this new law.”

Directly following the Champlain Towers collapse, the Code Council, the National Institute of Building Sciences, the Building Owners and Managers International (BOMA) and the Building Officials of Florida (BOAF) convened a group of experts in West Palm Beach to advise policymakers and create guidelines that could be used to help prevent future catastrophic building collapses. During the discussions, participants addressed the frequency of building inspections, the structural safety of existing buildings, building maintenance and the application and enforcement of current building codes and standards.

With the insight gained from the panel discussions, the Code Council created the guide Ensuring the Safety of Existing Buildings in Florida. The guide was created specifically for Florida, as many jurisdictions within the state did not have their own standards for re-inspection. It is based on the Florida Building Code and the International Building Code (IBC) and outlines re-inspection requirements at specific milestones during a building’s lifespan. The guide was developed for use by building owners, building inspectors, code officials and building departments with recommendations for sound practices to ensure buildings are safe for continued use and occupancy. Now that the legislation has passed, the Code Council will be updating the current guide for Florida and plans to release a national version of the guide later this year. The guide complements the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), which requires buildings to be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in sanitary condition so as to not pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.

According to a Code Council analysis, roughly 20% of Florida jurisdictions adopt the IPMC, which is updated every three years to stay current with building science, best practices, and lessons learned. Forty percent of Florida jurisdictions have no property maintenance code in place or have adopted a property maintenance code developed in the late 1970s. Roughly 3% of Florida jurisdictions have implemented a periodic recertification or inspection safety program for existing buildings.

“We commend Florida for passing this legislation and emphasizing the critical importance of continued inspection and enforcement of modern building codes to keep buildings and their occupants safe and healthy,” said Sims. “Some jurisdictions in Florida are already in a good position to implement the milestones laid out in the Code Council’s inspection guide as well as the new legislation and we are here to help those that need it. This is an opportunity for other countries, states, and municipalities everywhere to see the steps that have been taken in the wake of this tragedy and make necessary changes to ensure safety for their own communities.”

For more information on SB 4-D, visit here.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) have collaborated to publish ANSI/PHTA/ICC-15 2021 American National Standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency which was approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This standard is a revision and redesignation of ANSI/APSP/ICC-15 2011 American National Standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency and is intended to meet the new requirements of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Dedicated Purpose Pool Pump (DPPP) Rule, which applies to all pumps, regardless of their use or purpose.

“Swimming pools require substantial energy resources to operate which is why it is important to consistently work towards updating and creating new codes and standards to help reduce energy waste and improve efficiency,” said Matt Sigler, PMG Executive Director at the Code Council. “This updated standard will now meet the DOE’s new requirements and provide the necessary guidelines to make swimming pools more energy efficient.”

The ANSI/PHTA/ICC-15 standard covers energy efficiency requirements for permanently installed residential aboveground and inground swimming pools and inground spas operated by the property owner and used for bathing. It is intended to cover certain aspects of swimming pool filtration and auxiliary system design; equipment, including pool and spa heaters; installation; and operational capabilities, for the purpose of minimizing energy consumption while maintaining water quality and temperature.

The Code Council and PHTA have also collaborated to publish ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 American National Standard for Elevated Pools, Spas and Other Aquatic Venues Integrated into a Building or Structure. This new standard establishes recommended minimum guidelines to provide a reasonable level of safety and protection to the structure into which the pool or spa is integrated. This refers to the construction, alteration, relocation, renovation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of permanently installed pools and spas over a habitable, occupiable, or unoccupied space.

“We’re excited to announce the publication and immediate availability of both standards,” said Justin Wiley, PHTA Vice President of Government Relations, Standards and Codes. “Both standards are a culmination of many hours of work by subject matter experts dedicated to swimming pool and spa safety and energy efficiency.”

The ANSI/PHTA/ICC-15 2021 American National Standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency is available for purchase here.

The ANSI/PHTA/ICC-10 2021 American National Standard for Elevated Pools, Spas and Other Aquatic Venues Integrated into a Building or Structure is available for purchase here.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

About the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance  

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), a non-profit organization with over 3,600 members from around the world, was established in 1956 to support, promote, and protect the common interests of the $36.5B pool, hot tub and spa industry. PHTA provides education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth to increase our members’ professionalism, knowledge and profitability. Additionally, PHTA facilitates the expansion of swimming, water safety and related research and outreach activities aimed at introducing more people to swimming, making swimming environments safer and keeping pools open to serve communities.

Washington, D.C. –The 42^nd annual Building Safety Month concludes with a call for action to help protect and conserve one of our planet’s most precious resources: water. The Code Council is dedicated to addressing solutions in water conservation and efficiency through modern building codes and standards that lead to resilient communities, safe plumbing, efficient technologies and a well-trained, professional workforce of code officials and plumbing professionals.

“There are several steps you can take to protect the water you use every day and knowing where your water comes from is a good start,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO.  “From there, we can all take proper action to make sure we not only prevent contamination of our drinking water but also find ways to conserve and reuse it.”

The Code Council is offering two free educational webinars this week. The first webinar, “Backflow Basics: Repair, Testing and Maintenance” will take place on May 24 from 2—3:30 pm ET. The event will feature a roundtable discussion on the repair, testing, maintenance and inspections methods and assemblies used to protect potable water.

The second webinar, “Pool Owner Safety 101” will take place on May 25 from 2—3 pm ET. This webinar, co-sponsored by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and the International Code Council, will educate new pool owners or those considering a swimming pool on keeping their pools both safe and enjoyable for many years to come.

Register for these events and view recordings of previous Building Safety Month events here.

This year’s Building Safety Month Foundational Sponsor is the American Gas Association, and the sponsor of week four is LIUNA. To see the full list of sponsors, click here.

“This year, the American Gas Association is once again proud to be a sponsor of the International Code Council’s Building Safety Month”, said Jim Ranfone, Manager Director of the American Gas Association. “We continue to strongly support the Code Council’s open code development process that develops and updates the series of model codes that, when adopted in states and jurisdictions, help to ensure the built environment will be safe, efficient, and resilient.”

More information about Building Safety Month, including details regarding virtual events and downloadable resources, can be found at www.buildingsafetymonth.org.

To participate in Building Safety Month:

• View this year’s Building Safety Month campaign video.
• Submit a proclamation from your jurisdiction or organization.
• Check out our campaign promotion guides, including how to host a webinar and run a social media campaign.
• Download campaign images, including the campaign poster, web banners, social media graphics and video call backgrounds.
• Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #BuildingSafety365.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.