The International Code Council, in partnership with the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) and the Association of Australian Certifiers (AAC), recently held a webinar to compare building control…
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Articles from August 2023
Building Code Adoption for a Sustainable Future: Overcoming Barriers and Proposing Recommendations
Collaboration between jurisdictions and a shared focus on safety will pave the way for a greener, safer and more resilient built environment.
There is a broad range of building code adoption across the U.S. – some jurisdictions have adopted the most recent International Codes® (I-Codes) (and even adopted voluntary stretch codes with more…
St. Louis Zoo Museum District Gives Code Council Conference Attendees Five Ways to Enjoy the City
At the Code Council's Annual Conference and Expo in St. Louis, attendees can explore a world of history, art, and interactive exhibits across the Zoo Museum District.
The International Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference and Expo (October 8-11) is less than two months away, but there’s still time to register and attend its many events. Scheduled to…
North Las Vegas’s Kimberley Johnson Achieves Master Code Professional Certification
Johnson is proud to be a new Master Code Professional, the highest level of designation the International Code Council offers.
Kimberley Johnson first became interested in the building inspection industry while working as a licensed home inspector in Lexington, S.C. for nine years. “After observing unsafe and substandard practices time…
Heat Pumps and the International Codes: Uncovering Pathways to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
With heat pumps being the most economical and the most suitable alternative to gas-fired heating systems, their recognition in the I-Codes will be paramount to meeting all current and future GHG reduction goals.
The construction and operation of buildings account for roughly 40 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHGs), with the emissions from building operations being nearly 30 percent. A major source of…
Recent Study Examines the Influence of Building Codes on Mortgage Delinquency After Hurricanes
Researchers found that the adoption of modern building codes, like the IBC and IRC, is statistically significant in reducing mortgage delinquency rates after a hurricane.
In today’s changing climate, hurricanes are becoming more prevalent and destructive than ever before. It’s not just the bigger cyclones that are strengthening – research shows that weak tropical cyclones, including…
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