Year: 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, the International Code Council and Accessibility Standards Canada celebrated an agreement that will facilitate the sharing of best practices related to building accessibility. This collaboration aims to improve and coordinate accessibility requirements in building codes and standards between Canada and the United States.

The agreement between the Code Council and Accessibility Standards Canada officially took effect on February 21, 2022. The agreement will allow Accessibility Standards Canada to reference the Code Council’s ICC A117. 1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities and provide the Code Council with access to Accessibility Standards Canada’s model standard for the built environment.

“I am proud of our collaboration with the Code Council. I look forward to what we will achieve together to benefit our respective countries. Our hope is that the standards we create will become regulation in Canada. By collaborating with a proven standard organization, we are developing world-class standards and increasing the odds that they are adopted nationally, and internationally,” said Philip Rizcallah, CEO, Accessibility Standards Canada.

Accessibility Standards Canada plans to create new standards that better address the barriers faced by all Canadians by reviewing existing international standards, such as those developed by the Code Council.

“Building international relationships and connections is a high priority for the Code Council, and it is essential that the global building community continues to find innovative ways to work together to improve building safety and accessibility,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “It is encouraging to see the passion that Accessibility Standards Canada has dedicated to creating an accessibility standard that will improve the lives of Canadians, and we look forward to the ideas and innovations our collaboration will add to the building community.” 

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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 Accessibility Standards Canada

Accessibility Standards Canada works with people with disabilities to create modern accessibility standards in priority areas, revise current accessibility standards, lead research and support society to reach the highest level of accessibility.

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council will be hosting its 2022 Annual Conference, Expo and Public Comment Hearings in Louisville, Kentucky, from September 11-20, 2022. The event will provide extensive networking and learning opportunities for building safety professionals to learn new skills, share best practices and attend keynote speeches from industry leaders.

Participants can take advantage of the early bird discounts by registering for the event before Monday, August 1. Early bird registrants will also receive a free conference polo shirt. Register now to get the early bird discount.

The Code Council’s Annual Conference will commence on Sunday, September 11, with the ICC Expo. The expo provides a platform for exhibitors to share the latest innovative technologies in the building industry and educate the community on building safety and design. The conference will take place from September 11-14 and will feature several events such as the Annual Business Meeting which will provide CEU’s to participants, a leadership luncheon, building tours and educational sessions. For more information, there is a schedule of events available to view on the conference website.

Following the conference, attendees can participate in the Group B Public Comment Hearings on the development of the 2024 International Codes. The I-Codes are the most widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes and standards used around the world.

“The Code Council’s Annual Conference brings together some of the brightest minds in the building community,” said Code Council Board of Directors President Cindy Davis, CBO. “We encourage all professionals who are dedicated to building safety to attend our conference and hearings to take advantage of valuable training and networking as well as the opportunity to participate in the code development process.”

2022 Annual Conference major sponsors include American Gas Association, iPlanTables.com and LiUNA. Sponsorship opportunities are available; download the 2022 Visibility Prospectus to learn more.

Visit www.iccsafe.org/conference for more information and use the hashtag #ICCAC2022 to join the conversation on social media.

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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’s 42^nd annual Building Safety Month campaign continues with week three, focused on the four phases of emergency management. Throughout this week, the Code Council and its members and partners will emphasize the importance of disaster preparedness and share key resources to help individuals increase the safety and resiliency of their communities before, during and after a natural or manmade disaster.

Week three will include a free educational webinar, “FEMA’s New Building Code Strategy and Hazard Mitigation Programs that Support Community Resilience”, on May 17 from 2–3 PM ET. The discussion will explore FEMA’s plans to integrate building codes and standards across its agency and strengthen nationwide building code capability to reduce future damage and save lives. It will also provide a first look at the new Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Building Code Strategy. You can register for the webinar here.

 “The forecast for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, starting in June, predicts that there will be above-normal activity, which means now is the time to make sure you, your family and your friends are prepared,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “One of the best ways to prepare for a disaster is to be sure your community is built to the most up-to-date, modern building codes and standards. We cannot stop natural disasters from happening, but we hope the resources and information we continue to make available to the public can help ensure communities stay informed on how to best prepare for them.”

There is still time to register for the two remaining free virtual events that will take place next week focused on creating a safe and abundant water supply. Register for these events on the Building Safety Month events page.

This year’s Building Safety Month Foundational Sponsor is American Gas Association. This week’s sponsors include Simpson Strong-Tie and State Farm. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here.

There is still time to join the more than 200 municipalities and organizations that have issued proclamations for Building Safety Month.  View the proclamations for Building Safety Month or submit, here.

For communities or individuals that would like to participate in Building Safety Month:

• View this year’s Building Safety Month campaign video.
• 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.
• Re-share social media posts from the Code Council about Building Safety Month along with the hashtag #BuildingSafety365. For easy reference, here are links to the Code Council accounts: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram.

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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.