Washington D.C. – ICC Community Development, a subsidiary of the International Code Council, has recently launched Municity NextGen. This transformative cloud-based platform is designed to streamline permitting, planning and code enforcement for jurisdictions of all sizes.

Municity NextGen offers a seamless, intuitive experience for staff, contractors and the public. The platform provides configurable workflows based on industry best practices, built-in reporting tools and direct access to the International Codes®. Municipalities can now work smarter and more collaboratively.

“Municity NextGen is a game-changer for local governments,” said Dan Foster, General Manager of ICC Community Development. “We’ve combined decades of industry expertise with modern technology to deliver a solution that’s powerful, flexible and easy to use. From permitting and inspections to code enforcement, Municity NextGen helps communities thrive.”

As part of the Code Council’s broader commitment to advancing digital transformation in the built environment, ICC Community Development is now an integral part of ICC Innovation, the Code Council’s initiative to foster forward-thinking solutions for communities and local governments. Municity NextGen is positioned at the forefront of today’s technology, ensuring jurisdictions have access to tools that are both cutting-edge and future ready.

Learn more about Municity NextGen here.

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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 ICC Community Development

ICC Community Development is a member of the International Code Council’s family of solutions and offers software solutions that allow municipalities to streamline their workflows and automate processes. They are a Laserfiche Premier Partner.  

Nashville, TN – On July 15, 2025, the city of Nashville voted to adopt nine of the International Code Council’s 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes®). This decision comes after careful consideration by the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County.

“Davidson County’s adoption of several the 2024 I-Codes is a crucial step in protecting the citizens and safeguarding the built environment in one of America’s fastest growing cities” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer John Belcik. “We applaud local leaders for prioritizing resiliency, accessibility and sustainability and recognizing the transformative impact of modern building codes.”

The 2024 I-Codes went into effect in Nashville and Davidson County on July 16, 2025, following Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s signing of the ordinance into law. There will be a 180-day grace period for projects with preliminary designs under the 2018 International Building Code®.

“Adoption of the 2024 I-Codes is Nashville’s commitment to keeping our citizens safe and is enforced by a team of inspectors who have years of experience in their field, the majority of them having multiple ICC certifications in areas other than their primary field of expertise,” said Shannon Roberts, Assistant Director of Trades with the City of Nashville.

The Code Council is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference and Expo at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. Learn more about the Code Council’s upcoming events here.

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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.

Albany, NY – On July 25, 2025, the state of New York voted to adopt nine of the 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes®) with amendments. This decision comes after careful consideration by the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council and is a testament to the state’s commitment to the safety and sustainability of its communities.

“New York’s adoption of the 2024 I-Codes marks a significant step toward advancing building safety, accessibility and sustainability,” said International Code Council Chief Executive Officer John Belcik. “We commend the state’s leadership in embracing the vital role that building codes play in protecting communities.”

Amendments to the state code adoptions include provisions for 18 inches of sea level rise over the currently required flood elevation in tidal areas, and other improvements to existing language for buildings built in flood hazard areas. This adoption also requires the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in all newly constructed townhomes on municipal water systems. Other safety provisions include increased battery and energy storage system protection.

The 2024 I-Codes will go into effect in New York on December 31, 2025, following a phase-in period where either the previous or new code can be used.

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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 has announced a new strategic collaboration with Archistar. Through this collaboration, the Code Council is now an official Premier Platinum Reseller of groundbreaking technology that digitizes and automates code compliance checks called the eCheck™ solution.

Enhanced with a seamless ICC Code Connect API® content integration, the eCheck™ platform allows cities and jurisdictions to evaluate building and zoning compliance more efficiently. The solution will directly address long-standing permitting delays and capacity constraints that contribute to housing shortages nationwide.

“This collaboration underscores the Code Council’s unwavering commitment to driving digital innovation in the built environment,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer John Belcik. “By advancing digital permitting solutions, we’re both streamlining processes and helping communities meet the urgent demand for safe, accessible and affordable housing.”

The collaboration builds on a successful pilot program where the Code Council and Archistar worked with 11 U.S. cities to evaluate the eCheck™ platform. Each jurisdiction submitted sample building plans and provided valuable feedback on the tool’s accuracy, ease of use and alignment with the Code Council’s International Codes® (I-Codes®). The results demonstrated significant improvements in plan review speed, reduced obstacles and ensured greater consistency in code compliance.

“This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the global shift towards digital permitting,” said Dr. Ben Coorey, founder of Archistar. “By combining the Code Council’s trusted model codes with Archistar’s AI-powered platform, jurisdictions can now evaluate building and zoning compliance with unprecedented speed, accuracy and confidence. Cities are seeking both clarity and trust in AI, and by working with the Code Council—the leading global source of model codes—we ensure eCheck™ is grounded in legitimacy, transparency and real-world applicability.”

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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 Archistar

Archistar is a world-leading property technology company that uses AI and data analytics to automate planning, design and building approvals. Archistar works with over 25 municipalities and local governments across the world – including Vancouver, Austin and Los Angeles – through its eCheck solution which uses AI building assessment review to reduce permit approval times, increase quality of submissions and enable transparent compliant reporting. Find out how governments are boosting housing supply and unlocking growth at www.archistar.ai/echeck. To learn more or request a demo, visit web address or contact Dan Foster at dfoster@iccsafe.org or Wayne Childs at wchilds@iccsafe.org.