The International Code Council’s Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Membership Council will be hosting its Four Corners event in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10 AM…
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Discover the Latest Updates to the 2023 Florida Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes with the Code Council’s PMG Membership Council
The Four Corners event will take place during the ICC Leadership Week, which will be held in conjunction with the code development hearings for the 2027 International Codes.
Amazon’s Second Headquarters Highlights Water Reuse and Code Safety in Arlington, Virginia
Amazon’s second headquarters was built from the ground up to provide a green working environment, and that includes one of Virginia’s most extensive water reuse systems.
Amazon had ambitious plans for its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Known as HQ2, the company wanted to build Metropolitan (Met) Park to be an incredibly sustainable campus with zero…
International Code Council Plays an Active Role in Inaugural Buildings and Climate Global Forum
Construction ministers and industry professionals from around the world met in Paris to collaborate on finding solutions to increase the sustainability and resilience of the built environment.
Earlier this month, I joined International Code Council CEO Dominic Sims and Code Council staff in Paris for the inaugural Buildings and Climate Global Forum, hosted by the French Government…
University of Miami Releases New Report on Lasting Water Conservation Measures
To help advance water conservation initiatives, the University of Miami released a report which underscores the critical need for municipalities to adopt updated water conservation standards contained in the 2021 IWCCP.
In recent years, the global water supply has increasingly diminished due to climate change and a growing population. According to UNICEF, four billion people — almost two thirds of the…
PMGCAC’s Proposed Water Reuse Changes: Shaping the How, When and Where Of Sustainable Water Practices
The Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code Action Committee's Water Reuse Working Group is currently developing new proposals on water reuse for the 2027 I-Codes.
Water is one of our most precious resources, but with the changing climate and growing demand, water scarcity has become a growing concern. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a…
Dan Carlson is honored with the International Code Council’s Raising the Profile Award
Dan Carlson, Building Official for the City of Wilsonville, OR, was honored with the 2023 ICC Raising the Profile Award.
The International Code Council has a long history of honoring individuals and organizations who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to building safety and their communities. One such honor includes the ICC…
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