The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code® (ISPSC®) is a cornerstone for ensuring the safety and health of users in aquatic environments. The 2027 revisions to the code introduce significant…
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Transformative Changes in the 2027 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
The updates to the 2027 ISPSC, combined with the inclusion of the PHTA/ICC-2 standard, introduce significant and essential improvements designed to enhance safety, health, ease of compliance and operational clarity within the realm of public aquatic facilities.
International Code Council Releases Early 2027 Fire Code Battery Provisions and Lithium-Ion Safety Guide
The International Code Council (ICC) has released Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in the Built Environment – Early Release of the Chapter 43 Battery Provisions of the Forthcoming 2027 International Fire Code® (IFC). The guide…
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About Building Department Challenges and More, Answered
Member-submitted questions about service on the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors, public administration, project management, building codes and more are answered by Jessica Fust, CBO, MPA, Building Official at City of Billings, MT, and ICC Board Member.
Jessica Fust, CBO, MPA, Building Official at City of Billings, MT, and ICC Board Member, joined us on our “Ask Me Anything” series in the online member community to answer member-submitted questions. …
A New Pipeline of Plumbers Transforming Lives in Zimbabwe
Every trench dug, every pipe installed and every trainee mentored is another investment in people who will one day serve communities across the world and change lives, one plumber at a time.
In a previous article published on the International Code Council’s (ICC) Building Safety Journal, we introduced readers to Pipeline, a not-for-profit organization. In this article we provide an update on how Pipeline has continued…
NIST Receives New Patent for Microbe-Killing Water Heater
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have just been granted a patent for a water heater system that kills a class of harmful bacteria, reducing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease and other life-threatening infections, while reducing the associated risk of scalding.
Editor’s Note: This article was first published on NIST.gov on July 14, 2026. Click here for the original article. It’s easy to take hot running water for granted. Simply twist…
Exhaust Systems and Makeup Air: Achieving Balance Under the 2024 International Mechanical Code®
Mechanical exhaust systems perform a critical role in protecting occupant health, maintaining indoor air quality and reducing fire plus life-safety hazards. Whether serving commercial kitchens, parking garages, laboratories, restrooms or industrial processes, exhaust systems are designed…
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