There has been an increasing focus on sustainable construction practices and reducing the environmental impact of buildings over the past several years. The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) plays…
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America’s Center Welcomes the International Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference
Year after year, America’s Center has drawn people to St. Louis, whose status continues to rise with world-class attractions and award-winning restaurants.
Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Guns ‘N Roses, Beyoncé, and Metallica all have one thing in common: they have performed or will soon appear at The Dome at America’s Center in…
Existing Building Safety – A Guideline for Inspection
The final guideline will be released later this year as a reference document to the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code® (IPMC) and other codes and standards as relevant.
The International Code Council’s Existing Building Safety – A Guideline for Inspection (G7-202x) Guideline Development Committee (GDC) is meeting to develop a new guideline for the inspection of existing buildings…
2023 ICC A117.1 Open for Public Comment
The Code Council’s Consensus Committee on Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities is a continuing committee that regularly reviews and improves the ICC A117.1 Standard.
The 2023 draft for the ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standard is now open for public comment. While this draft includes the full text, public comments are…
International Code Council Evaluation Service and Saudi Building Code National Committee Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Facilitate Safe Use of Innovative Building Systems and Products
ICC-ES and the Saudi Building Code National Committee have established a strategic collaboration to elevate building safety and drive innovation in the construction industry.
As a leading organization in building safety, the International Code Council emphasizes the importance of prioritizing safety as the building industry continues to adopt new methods of construction. This is…
Things That Keep Building Safety Professionals Up at Night
Outlining a few of the top concerns, and their respective solutions, that building safety professionals would like homeowners and business owners to understand.
From building inspectors to fire marshals, building safety professionals are key in keeping our homes, schools and businesses safe. As the silent defenders of public safety, they work to ensure…
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