Washington State’s Tricia “Trish” Bennon started in the building industry in 1988 as a front counter technician, but was always drawn to building codes. “I love conducting research and learning…
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Building Trust in D.C.’s Third-Party Oversight: A Management Priority for AHJs
One of the most important parts of managing a third-party program is building trust. For the District of Columbia, trust is tested from multiple directions at once. Third-party inspection agencies…
Belmont Mansion Highlights Nashville’s History, Showcases Five Decades of Restorative Work
Belmont Mansion provides a window into Nashville’s incredible history with an ongoing effort to restore as many details as possible.
Built more than 150 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont Mansion is steeped in history. The Italian villa-style building was initially conceived to serve as a summer home for Adelicia…
Texas Adopts 2024 International Codes® to Strengthen Safety and Resilience
Texas is moving to strengthen building safety and resilience with the adoption of three updated building codes: the 2024 International Mechanical Code® (IMC), 2024 International Fuel Gas Code® (IFGC) and 2024 International Residential Code® (IRC). The Texas Department of Licensing…
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…
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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