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For the city of McKinney, Texas, IAS accreditation signifies that its building inspections department operates under the highest professional and technical standards and provides a high standard of public safety and services to the community.

Building inspector Cole Cloward shares his story of entering the code profession, learning from Jeff Whitney, and his desire to become a Master Code Professional.

Drowning is still a leading cause of accidental death in the United States — prevention is the most important weapon against drowning and other aquatic incidents.

Lydia Clary, deputy director and building official for the Community Development Department of the city of Stockton, Calif., received the Raising the Profile Award for her significant contributions to promoting the cause of the International Code Council.

Following nine incidents, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a letter to all 50 governors to change building codes dealing with residential elevators.

This year’s event features an impressive line-up of speakers include world-renowned expert Dame Judith Hackitt.