The Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4072), which ensures non-profit standards developers can continue to self-fund the development and updating of safety codes, will be considered by the U.S. House of…
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Protect Safety Codes by Supporting Advancement of the Pro Codes Act
The International Code Council encourages its members to ask Members of Congress to support the Pro Codes Act.
State of the Building Safety Industry Report Provides a Glimpse of the Future of Building Safety
The State of the Building Industry Report provides a deeper understanding of the field, how people rate their career, and their views on the future of building safety
The International Code Council recently released the results of its State of the Building Safety Industry Report: Envisioning the Future, a crucial study conducted to assess the current landscape of…
Tran Earns Trailblazer Award, Inspires Next Generation of Code Professionals
Presented annually, the Code Council’s Trailblazer Award honors an outstanding example of a mentor or leader who has helped support the next generation of building safety professionals.
Van Tran’s dedication to nurturing and developing future code professionals has earned him the International Code Council’s 2024 Trailblazer Award, presented during the Code Council’s 2024 Annual Conference in Long…
Code Corner: 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Chapter 3: General Compliance
The Code Corner, explores sections of the I-Codes each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 3 of the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code: General Compliance.
The International Codes® (I-Codes), developed by the International Code Council, are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable…
Call for Committee: Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee
The Code Council has partnered with THIA in the development of a new standard to address minimum requirements for the design, construction, inspection, certification and regulatory compliance of tiny houses used for permanent occupancy.
The International Code Council is currently seeking manufacturers, builders, code officials, design professionals, government regulators and other industry stakeholders to volunteer for the Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee (IS-OSMTH). As…
Building for Resilience: Insights from a Global Codes Assessment
A new report from the World Bank, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) assesses the state of building regulations in 22 nations, offering a roadmap for creating safer, greener and more inclusive communities.
The quality and resilience of the built environment are fundamental to the health and sustainability of societies worldwide. With rapid urbanization expected to push the proportion of people in cities…
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