The city of St. Louis unanimously passed legislation this past spring that requires all buildings that are 50,000 square feet and larger to meet targets for energy consumption.
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Methods of venting plumbing fixtures and traps in the 2021 International Plumbing Code
The International Code Council is proud to distribute a helpful tool — Methods of Venting Plumbing Fixtures and Traps in the 2021 International Plumbing Code: Installation, Flexibility and Opportunity for Savings —…
ICC Evaluation Service is primed for 3D printing
Imagine designing a home or office building from your computer, and with a few keystrokes, begin building them, piece by piece. That’s what 3D printing construction technology is all about….
Masters of Code: Stefanie Svensson achieves the gold standard of code certification
Stefanie Svensson earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Significant changes to the 2018 International Residential Code
A modification to Section R308.4.4 (Glazing in Guards and Railings) states that unless laminated glass is used, structural glass baluster panels in guards now require an attached top rail or handrail.
ICC Members: The individuals behind codes and safety — Krystal Ouren
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Krystal Ouren to learn what makes her an ICC member, what led her to a career in building safety and what she anticipates for the future of building safety.
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