August 5th, 2026 •
Over 150 Nashville Codes Staff to Attend the ICC Annual Conference and Expo
Local Codes and Building Safety Department staff are preparing to use the event as an opportunity for education, certification maintenance and stronger industry connections.

The ICC Annual Conference and Expo will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, Oct. 18-21. This year’s event brings together premier educational sessions, meaningful networking, an inspiring keynote address, musical entertainment and opportunities to volunteer locally.  Dalton…

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August 5th, 2026 •
Guayaquil and ICC Sign MOU to Explore Customized Building Codes for Fire and Life Safety
This initiative represents a novel approach to building code development in Latin America, one that prioritizes community voice, academic rigor and long-term sustainability over speed.  

The International Code Council (ICC) and the Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil (UCSG) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a framework for collaboration on a localized building code for the city of…

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August 4th, 2026 •
ICC 1300 Standard Accepted into the 2027 I-Codes®
The integration of the ICC 1300 provides a voluntary design standard that enables meaningful safety and resilience outcomes for existing one- and two-family homes while avoiding unnecessary new-construction costs.

The International Code Council (ICC) announced that the ICC 1300 Standard for the Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One- and Two-Family Dwellings has been finalized and accepted into the 2027 International Codes®…

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August 4th, 2026 •
Embrace 200 Years of History, Culture and Architectural Advancements at Nashville’s Two Rivers Mansion
Two Rivers Mansion is one of the featured building tours that will take place during the first day of the 2026 International Code Council (ICC) Annual Conference and Expo (Oct. 18–21). Attendees can sign up for the tour when they register for the conference. 

There are a lot of incredible and historic mansions throughout Tennessee, but Two Rivers Mansion stands apart for a number of reasons.  First and foremost, in addition to the mid-1800s mansion, guests can peruse the…

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August 4th, 2026 •
Code Corner: 2024 IFGC Chapter 3: General Regulations
The Code Corner explores sections of the International Codes® each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 3 of the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code®.

The  International Codes® (I-Codes®), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable structures.      The I-Codes…

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