The International Code Council (ICC) announced the opening of a 45-day review period for ICC 1100 – Standard for Spray-applied Polyurethane Foam Plastic. The IS-FPI committee has completed the revisions to the next edition…
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ICC Announces Public Review Period for Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam Plastic Insulation Standard
The draft of ICC 1100 is available for public comment through March 30, 2026.
Trump Administration Takes Limited Action to Override Local Permitting Rules
Under the rule, builders and contractors may self-certify that repairs or reconstruction comply with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and other substantive standards, while continuing to comply with all state and local requirements, except for permitting or approval processes the rule permits them to bypass.
To accelerate post-disaster rebuilding, the Trump Administration has taken limited steps to preempt state and local building permitting requirements. On January 27, the President signed an Executive Order (EO) titled “Addressing…
Affordable Housing: What Experts Say About Zoning & Permitting
Practitioners emphasized that many communities have already demonstrated meaningful results. These efforts—from adopting modern zoning standards to using digital tools that reduce permitting timelines—are helping get more homes built faster.
The United States has a shortage of between four to seven million homes, which contributes to why housing has become unaffordable for so many Americans. Two strategies to create more housing include updating local zoning regulations to be more straightforward and streamlining construction permitting processes. In December 2025, the International…
Supporting the 2026 Career and Technical Education Month
Every February, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) leads Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide campaign sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders. This initiative celebrates the…
New York City Advances Building Safety and Sustainability with Adoption of Updated Energy and Existing Building Codes
These adoptions are a significant step toward ensuring the safety, efficiency and resiliency of New York City.
New York City has adopted the 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®) and the NYC Existing Building Code based on the International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®). These decisions are a testament to the City’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in building safety…
Adele Schaffeld Receives 2025 W. Scott Copp Chapter Leadership Award
This honor celebrates the memory of W. Scott Copp, a leader who dedicated his career to advancing building safety.
Scott Copp dedicated his career to advancing building safety at the local, state, regional and national levels. The International Code Council’s (ICC) W. Scott Copp Chapter Leadership Award recognizes ICC…
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