On December 9, 2024, the state of Rhode Island’s Building Code Standards committee approved the adoption of the International Code Council’s and Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) Standards 1200, 1205 and…
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Articles from December 2024
Rhode Island Adopts Code Council Standards to Advance Application of Off-Site Construction
Rhode Island becomes fourth state this year to adopt ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 and first to adopt ICC/MBI Standard 1210
Honoring Dominic Sims: Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership and Innovation
Throughout his career, including 14 years as CEO, Dominic has transformed the Code Council into a dynamic family of solutions that extends far beyond its origins as a code-development organization.
As Dominic Sims leaves this month as CEO of the International Code Council, we celebrate his extraordinary contributions to the organization and to the industry. Throughout his career, including 14…
From the Editors: 15 of Our Favorite Building Safety Journal Articles From 2024
As we look back on this remarkable year, the editorial team at Building Safety Journal has curated a list of the 15 articles that captured the essence of 2024.
2024 was a big year for the International Code Council and the building safety industry, filled with impactful developments, innovative initiatives and notable achievements. As we look back on this…
Over 75 Master Code Professionals Named in 2024
The Code Council’s Master Code Professional designation is the “gold standard” for demonstrating proficiency in the code profession.
The International Code Council’s Master Code Professional (MCP) designation is the highest level of Code Council certification and is the “gold standard” for demonstrating proficiency in the code profession. Currently,…
Code Corner: 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Chapter 8: Permanent Inground Residential Pools
The Building Safety Journal’s series, Code Corner, explores sections of the I-Codes each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 8 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code: Permanent Inground Residential Pools.
The International Codes® (I-Codes), developed by the International Code Council, are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable…
Court Rules in Favor of International Code Council in Copyright Infringement Case Against IAPMO
The court found that IAPMO infringed the Code Council’s and ICC Evaluation Service’s (ICC-ES) copyrighted materials, including ICC-ES proprietary evaluation reports and acceptance criteria.
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a ruling in the copyright infringement case of the International Code Council against the International Association of Plumbing…
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