Data centers have moved from a niche building type to a central pillar of modern infrastructure. Across the International Code Council’s (ICC) code development process, proposals now under consideration reflect…
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Data Centers, the I‑Codes and a New Data Center Guideline
This article provides a building safety perspective on how codes address data centers today and what's to come.
Native American Special Edition Cover of 2024 IRC Book Now Available
The book cover was unveiled in October 2025 at the Native American Code Officials (NACO) second Annual Summit in Arizona.
The Native American special edition cover of the 2024 International Residential Code® (IRC) book is now available through the International Code Council (ICC) bookstore. The book cover was unveiled in October 2025 by ICC Board Member Jack Applegate and CEO John Belcik…
City of Dallas Receives 2025 Community Service Award
ICC’s Community Service Award recognizes outstanding service that promotes public health, safety and welfare.
Creative initiatives that drive community ownership have earned the City of Dallas, Texas, the 2025 Community Service Award, announced during the International Code Council’s (ICC) 2025 Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. ICC’s Community Service Award recognizes outstanding service…
Advice From the Field: Spotlighting Women in Construction Week 2026
Hear from professionals in the building safety industry as they share their advice on how to excel in the field.
Women in Construction Week is an annual event dedicated to recognizing the contributions of women in the construction industry. The campaign was first held in 1998 by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)…
International Code Council Recognizes the Importance of World Plumbing Day
To bring attention to the importance of plumbing, sanitation and fresh water, World Plumbing Day highlights the essential role of plumbers and code-compliant plumbing systems in improving public health and protecting the environment.
To bring additional attention to the importance of plumbing, sanitation and fresh water, World Plumbing Day — an international event celebrated on March 11 every year — highlights the essential role of plumbers and plumbing systems in improving public health and protecting the environment.
Building Inspector Morgan Morrison Emphasizes Preparation, Consistency and Curiosity in Building Safety Careers
From the importance of Chapter participation, to communication, mentorship and more, here Morrison shares her career story and gives advice for other women considering joining the construction workforce.
Morgan Morrison, Building Inspector and Plans Examiner for the City of Mount Vernon, WA, started as a Utility Clerk in 2014 before transitioning to the permitting and building process department in 2019. After becoming…
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