Brea, CA – The Code Council family of solutions will be exhibiting at the 2025 National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show (IBS) and National Kitchen & Bath Association Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) during the 12th annual Design and Construction Week (DCW) in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a preferred sponsor of DCW, the Code Council and ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) have supported both industry shows for over twenty years, highlighting the company’s deep commitment to building safety.
Attendees can join ICC-ES at IBS booth #C3032 dailyfor special show offers, giveaways, on-demand presentations and more. The company will be highlighting their latest programs including CodeMark certification for the Australian market, new test lab capabilities, off-site construction solutions and comprehensive listing and report program.
ICC-ES is also exhibiting at KBIS booth N2571, showcasing the Safe and Sustainable Cabinetry program, WaterMark scheme accreditation for Australia and New Zealand, and the WaterSense program for water-efficient products – all part of the Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) program.
“NKBA is excited to welcome ICC-ES back to KBIS to empower our manufacturing members to continuously meet the highest standards in safety, quality, and performance,” said Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO, NKBA | KBIS. “As the demands of our industry evolve, NKBA members can rely on ICC-ES certification to keep them at the forefront of advancement and innovation.”
In addition to the water efficiency programs showcased at the ICC-ES KBIS booth, kitchen and bath leaders are gathering on Tuesday for The Windsor Declaration: Driving Global Change panel at the KBIS NEXTStage to discuss the industry’s role in tackling water scarcity, and on Wednesday for the Technology, Sustainability, and the Future of the Plumbing Industry panel at the TOTO KBIS booth N738.
The International Code Council is a signatory of the Windsor Declaration, which represents a global, industry-wide initiative addressing water scarcity and antimicrobial resistance. Code Council Executive Director for PMG, Matt Sigler, will be participating in a panel discussion highlighting the Windsor Declaration, alongside other distinguished panel members. There will be a dedicated kiosk at KBIS where attendees can learn more about the Windsor Declaration, located at SL2111.
“ICC-ES has made numerous advances in its services and programs, in order to better serve the ever-evolving building industry,” said Executive Vice President of the ICC Conformity Assessment Group, David Tompos. “Design and Construction Week brings forth some truly innovative construction methods and materials, and we are excited to offer testing and certification services to all of them!”
For more information on ICC-ES Total Conformity Assessment Solutions, please visit www.icc-es.org.
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About ICC-ES
ICC-ES is the leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings and PMG Listings provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements of codes and technical standards worldwide, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and the MENA region. ICC-ES is a member of the ICC family of solutions.
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.
Mission success! Week 5 of Building Safety Month 2024 highlights individuals and communities who are making a difference in building safety not just in May, but all year long. Here we also share celebrations and events from this year’s Building Safety Month, as well as highlights from the Code Council’s 30th anniversary.
It’s not too late – connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram, and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word about Building Safety Month!
Individuals and Communities Spotlight
The building safety community includes passionate and dedicated individuals, organizations and communities made up of everyday citizens, governmental officials, engineers, code officials, plumbers and more. While no action is too small as we strive to build a safer tomorrow, here we’ve listed a few notable examples of excellence in building safety.
In-person and virtual learning events for Building Safety Month are an effective way to help raise the profile of building safety professionals and the work they do in our communities, and highlight how building codes help keep us all safe. We want to hear from code professionals, building departments, teachers and community members like you on how you’re celebrating building safety!
In-person Building Safety Month events can range from educational events or construction site walkthroughs, to mock inspections or classroom presentations at a local school.
Virtual Building Safety Month events are easy to set up, more cost-effective and can be attended from the comfort of home.
Proclamation signing events are a great way to raise awareness for building safety in your community. Click here to submit a proclamation, and don’t forget to take pictures!
Send us an email at communications@iccsafe.org with pictures and a brief description of your event to be featured below!
Building Safety Month Celebrations View slideshow below.
Community Building Safety Month Events Click on bars below for more information.
International Code Council 30th Anniversary Highlight
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the International Code Council! To celebrate this historic milestone, we have released an interactive timeline that includes major moments in Code Council history, a short documentary video that features important voices over the past 30 years, and more.
We'll be rolling out exciting initiatives all year long, including a special museum-style booth at our annual conference!
Week 4 gives you all the tips and tools you need to engage and advocate for building safety in your community! Now's the time to speak up and let your voice be heard by attending city council meetings, sending press releases and more. Here we share fun and educational resources to get kids involved with Building Safety Month, too!
Let Your Voice Be Heard
We all have a part to play in making sure the places where we live, work and play are safe for not only ourselves, but our family, friends and neighbors, too. Be the change you'd like to see in your community by speaking up about building safety. From reaching out to your local media, to advocating for building safety to local leadership, even the smallest action can ultimately save lives. Here we've included education and advocacy tips, as well as "Press Release" and "Letter to the Editor" templates that are easily editable and shareable.
Talk to your network about building safety and share fact-based information and resources on your social media accounts.
Share news releases with your local newspapers, radio stations and television networks to encourage local media to cover stories related to building safety.
Share building safety information or concerns with your public information officer, city manager or mayor.
Plan community events to raise awareness or attend local events about building safety.
Contact the code officials in your area to learn more about the building industry and discover local volunteer opportunities.
Building Safety Month Letter to Editor Template Download Word doc
Building Safety Month Press Release Template Download Word doc
Get Kids Involved
Kids learn the basics of building safety from an early age – without even knowing it! We've put together resources here and on our Kids Corner page to help parents, teachers and community leaders teach kids what building safety professionals do, and how they make our homes and communities safer for everyone. With a little help from CODiE the Cheetah, kids can work through our Building Safety Month activity book to complete their training and earn a certificate as a Junior Code Official (and submit a proclamation!).
Listen to our special episode of the Pulse Podcast on “Kids and Building Safety”. Print the same checklist used in the episode for an immersive and interactive building safety experience at home.
Coming Soon! – Download and share our classroom activity that includes building safety themes and objectives.
Coming Soon! – Our Building Safety Month activity book includes fun puzzles and games that teach kids what to do to keep themselves and their families safe, aware and prepared.
Parents, teachers and chapter leaders browse Building Safety Month-themed items that are perfect for little aspiring building safety professionals at home.
Building Safety in Your Home Checklist Download pdf
Advocating for Building Safety
By spreading the importance of adopting modern building codes and standards with public officials, you can contribute to preventing disasters such as structural collapse or fires and help mitigate the potential damage caused by events such as hurricanes or floods.
Here we’ve outlined five steps you can take to help make sure the places where we live, work, play and learn are safe:
Ask public officials to advocate for change. After you find your state’s information on the Code Council’s code adoption map, click on the blue button “State Information and Resources” to learn more.
If improvements are needed, get ready to take action based on if the codes in your state are adopted at the state or local level.
Ask for change and include a few talking points on why adopting and enforcing modern building codes is important.
Week 3 of Building Safety Month shares a glimpse into the world of building safety professionals by outlining different roles and their responsibilities, as well as spotlighting how building safety professionals make a difference in their communities. We also provide examples of when you should call a building safety professional, specifically for permitting, home renovations or buying a house.
Do you have a building safety professional you'd like to acknowledge? Let us know on social media, and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word about Building Safety Month!
Who are Building Safety Professionals?
Building safety professionals are the silent defenders of public safety. They provide guidance and advice to architects, engineers and contractors to help them bring building projects to life while ensuring safety for occupants and residents. Building safety professionals also help keep existing buildings safe by conducting inspections and adopting the latest building codes.
Building safety professionals:
Include building inspectors of all kinds, building officials, plans examiners, permit technicians, fire marshals and more.
Train constantly to keep up with the latest codes and standards.
Enforce code compliance to empower and educate partners to embrace and integrate safety standards in their work.
Ensure that buildings are constructed to withstand the stress of everyday use.
Perform safety checks that protect your home from emergencies before fire, flood or disaster strike.
Support economic development by making our buildings sturdier, and therefore longer lasting.
Play a significant role in community planning decision making as a connection between government, business and built environment partners.
Code Officials: Building Safety Today for a Stronger Tomorrow Watch Video
When to Call a Professional
Building safety professionals are an essential piece in the building and construction puzzle, and are engaged in the building process from the initial building plan to the finished product. Always check with your local building safety department before beginning home improvement projects – requirements vary, but many building safety departments require permits for home improvement projects, including electrical, mechanical, structural or plumbing work. Follow-up inspections provide a measure of safety to protect your life and property.
Code officials bring building codes to life through:
The Power of Building Code Inspections, Part 1 Read article
Become a Building Safety Professional
If you're looking for a fulfilling career that makes a difference in your community, consider a career in the building safety industry! Jobs ranging from building officials and fire marshals, to mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspectors are in-demand and are an integral part in keeping the built environment safe for all. The Code Council's Safety 2.0 initiative includes a suite of programs, services and resources that are specifically geared towards students, young professionals and those interested in joining the code official profession. Browse the resources below to learn more about different career paths, mentorship opportunities and more!
Building Safety Professionals assist design professionals, contractors, building owners and the public to understand how to design, construct, operate and occupy buildings in conformance with the International Codes® and technical standards adopted by local and state jurisdictions.
Code officials have opportunities to serve as a building safety generalist, but also to become experts in the ins and outs of specific code specialty areas.
Project opportunities span private businesses, residential applications and public works initiatives across a regional jurisdiction.
Inspectors have a dynamic workday – working both indoors and outdoors between office settings and construction sites.
Compared to the median household income reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, code officials earn a stable and often above average living.
Week 2 of Building Safety Month 2024 focuses on how building safety impacts our everyday life and highlights the things we can do at home to stay safe. Here we share fire and water safety tips and home maintenance best practices, how to prepare for a disaster and how to plan ahead to limit damages to buildings from natural hazards in your community, and how to be more sustainable to ensure a cleaner and greener tomorrow.
Fire, Water and Electrical Safety
Modern homes and buildings incorporate the latest building codes and are designed to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. While building safety professionals help maintain this system, there are preventative tasks that all contribute to occupant health, occupant safety and security and overall sustainability (more on this in the last section).
Here we've listed a few brief fire safety tips, and be sure to also download and review our guides on home fire, electrical and water safety below.
Put a smoke alarm on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area and inside every bedroom.
Test each smoke alarm regularly. Keep batteries fresh by replacing them annually.
Make an escape plan so everyone knows how to get out fast. Pick a meeting place outside the home where everyone will meet.
Portable heaters need their space. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away.
Keep all items that can burn away from your home, clean leaves from your gutters and clear dead leaves and branches from shrubs and trees.
According to FEMA, one of the most cost-effective ways to safeguard our communities against disasters is to adopt and follow hazard-resistant building codes – not only are causalities reduced, but the cost of building damage is also reduced during a disaster. Beyond that, it's an individual, family and community responsibility to know which disasters you're at an increased risk for, and how to mitigate those risks by leveraging tips and building codes specific to each disaster. Review these simple, life-saving tips in the resources below, and visit Ready.gov for specific tips on dealing with earthquakes, extreme heat, floods, home fires, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires and more.
Develop a family action plan and share with everyone in your family, so you will know where to go if an evacuation is called.
Review at least two exit routes from your home or neighborhood to a designated meeting place for your family.
Create a disaster supply kit that will allow you to remain in your home after a disaster or for use after evacuating to a safer location. Be sure the necessities in your kit are fresh and restored as necessary.
Stay tuned to radio, TV and NOAA Weather Radio for official updates and critical life saving weather information. Remember, reception is usually best if placed near a window.
The Code Council is helping our communities forge a path forward on energy and sustainability to confront the impacts of a changing climate, and these guiding tenants can be used at home, too! With fresh water supplies at risk and an ever-increasing load on the power grid threatening communities around the world, every proactive step we take at home makes a big difference in decreasing our footprint and burden on the system. Keep these tips (more below) in mind the next time you set your thermostat, plan a home renovation and more.
Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators, and use your water meter to check for hidden water leaks.
Never dump anything down storm drains.
Change the filters in the heating and cooling system of your home regularly.
Replace your light bulbs with LEDs, which use up to 90 percent less energy and last up to 25 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.
Design your home with materials that are easily recyclable, reusable, renewable, durable, affordable and low maintenance.
Build a rain garden to capture roof drainage and divert it to your garden or landscaping. Be sure to check your local rules on rainwater harvesting prior to installation.
The International Code Council Signs an Agreement with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada
U.S. Federal Government’s Largest Civilian Real Estate Provider Requires International Code Council Off-Site Construction Standards in Design Requirements Update
The International Code Council Leads Discussions on Housing Affordability at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Innovative Housing Showcase
Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Business Development – Conformity Assessment Group Shahin Moinian Announces Departure from International Code Council
International Code Council and Modular Building Institute Publish New Standard for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing System Elements Used in Off-site Construction
International Code Council Collaborates with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning in Oman to Develop a New Set of Building Codes for the Sultanate
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers, the International Code Council, and Springer Publishing Announce New Engineering Guide on Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings
The International Code Council and Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Partner to Create Tailored Building Energy Code for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
ICC-ES breaks new ground listing polypropylene and polyethylene pipes and fittings for drainage, waste and vent applications to new ASTM F3371 standard
Distinguished Code Council committee spots available for motivated professionals looking to improve landscape irrigation, storm shelter and high-wind construction standards
ICC-ES and Innovation Research Labs Create One-Stop Testing, Listing, and Product Evaluation Service for Building, Energy and PMG Product Manufacturers
Outstanding Industry Professionals to be Honored for Contributions to Resilient Communities and Safety in the Built Environment at ICC Annual Conference
ICC’s Florida Medical Gas Installer course is subject to two expirations:
3 Year Training Expiration: This must be renewed every 3 years via a four hour NFPA update course (completed via our Medical Gas Renewal course, see below).
6 Month Brazing Expiration: Per NFPA 99, Section 5.1.10.11.11.7, “Performance qualifications of brazers shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless the brazer does not braze with the qualified procedure for a period exceeding 6 months.” Failure to braze (and document brazing) in a 6 month period will require the individual to renew his/her brazing qualification via a brazing test. Read more requirements:
If you have brazed within the last six months and have a card issued by Winn’s CE or ICC, please order your brazing CONTINUITY below.
If you have not brazed in over six months but have a card issued by Winn’s CE, please email us to determine a plan for brazing recertification.
If you have a Florida Medical Gas Installation card issued by another provider, we will be happy to help with your renewal. Email us a copy of your previous Med Gas card so we may address the correct code update and brazing renewal based on your situation.
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Welcome to Week 1 of Building Safety Month 2024! As part of our "Understanding the Mission" theme, we’re kicking things off by covering the basics of building safety and sharing a bit about Building Safety Month. It’s mission critical – building safety is the responsibility of us all, and we’re counting on you to help keep the places where we live, work and play safe!
Join the Building Safety Month conversation all month long – tag the International Code Council on social media, and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word!
The Basics of Building Safety
Evidence of “building safety” is all around us. From an individual level, building safety can include installing smoke alarms in your house or giving portable heaters at least three feet of space. From a community level, building safety can include adopting modern building codes or enacting sustainability initiatives.
Remember, building safety is a comprehensive mission that is only possible when we work together for positive change.
All communities need building codes to protect their citizens from hazards like fires, weather-related events and structural collapse.
Building codes are society's best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores and entertainment venues.
Building safety professionals, including code officials, work day in and day out to keep the public safe.
Building Codes and Standards: Bringing Science to Building Safety Read article
What is Building Safety Month?
Building Safety Month is an international celebration that takes place in May to raise awareness about building safety. Our goal is to help educate individuals, families and businesses on what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures, reinforce the need for the adoption of modern, regularly-updated building codes and highlight the well-trained professionals who work year-round to ensure our safety.
2024 marks the 44th edition of Building Safety Month.
Last year, almost 400 jurisdictions proclaimed May 2023 Building Safety Month, including President Biden, governors, mayors, county executives and others.
The Code Council provides resources to promote Building Safety Month including safety tip brochures, promotional graphics and resources for students.
Celebrate with us by sharing this year's poster, your celebrations and more by using our hashtag #BuildingSafetyMonth2024 on social media.
Effective May 1, 2021, all licensed Residential, Journeyman, and Master Plumbers must complete eight (8) hours of Continuing Education (CE) every twelve months in order to renew a license (with limited exceptions for those who recently completed a plumbing exam). A minimum of eight (8) hours of CE must be completed every 12 months during the license cycle.Read more requirements:
Within every twenty-four month period, a minimum of four (4) CE hours must be related to codes and no more than two (2) hours will be accepted in CE courses related to safety training.
If holding multiple licenses issued by the Board, completion of CE requirements for the most advanced license shall satisfy the requirements for all lesser licenses as well. See the Colorado DORA/DPO State Plumbing Board site for full details.
These courses are online self-paced, 4 credit hours per course, with two courses published each year. Each course is available for credit for at least two years after release, so simply select a different option each time to avoid duplicate credits. Colorado does not accept or maintain continuing education records but may request a copy of your completion certificate at the time of license renewal.
We’re here to help you with any questions you have about Contractor Training at the Code Council.
Email contractortraining@iccsafe.org or call 855-899-4667.
100 hours for completion of a TSBPE approved Med Gas Installer’s Endorsement course (exam not required)
100 hours for completion of a TSBPE approved Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler Specialist Endorsement course (exam not required)
100 hours for completion of a TSBPE approved Water Supply Protection Specialist Endorsement (exam not required)
100 hours for completion of an approved Backflow Tester Certification program (practical exam during course, TCEQ written exam not required)
6 hours for completion of any of the approved CPE for Licensed Plumbers and Plumbing Inspectors courses
Up to 100 hours for hours attending approved, documented and verified plumbing-related training academy or educational sessions
Up to 200 hours of credit for hours working in the trade or an approved, similar plumbing-related trade, as verified by former employers
Up to 200 hours of credit for documented and verified on-the-job training in the enforcement of plumbing codes under the direct supervision of a licensed Plumbing Inspector
(Anyone qualifying under items 3, 4, or 5 above will have to provide documentation to the TSBPE.)
We’re here to help you with any questions you have about Contractor Training at the Code Council.
Email contractortraining@iccsafe.org or call 855-899-4667.
