The end of another year is quickly approaching, and questions persist within the HVAC industry and building code enforcement world with regards to the HFC refrigerant phasedown and the subsequent…
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EPA’s Technology Transitions Program Related to A2L Refrigerants (Q4 2025 Update)
Our experts address persisting questions within the HVAC industry and building code enforcement world with regards to the HFC refrigerant phasedown and the subsequent transition to A2L refrigerants.
2025 NACO Summit: Promoting Tribal Sovereignty Through Tribal Building Codes
The summit focused on experiences and insights from tribal government representatives who have enforced building codes to protect the safety and property of Native Americans.
With 30 tribal nations represented, the second annual Native American Code Officials (NACO) Summit took place Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2025. Sponsored by the NACO Chapter of the International…
International Code Council to Lead Discussions about Capacity Building, Innovation and Resilience at COP30
The Code Council will offer expertise and solutions for governments and the building industry to help address the impacts of a changing climate.
From Nov. 10–21, 2025, the International Code Council (ICC) will be participating at the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Belém, Brazil. The COP…
Highlights from the International Code Council’s 2025 Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings
This year’s conference featured educational and networking sessions, the election of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors, and new events for attendees to enjoy.
The International Code Council (ICC) concluded its 2025 Annual Conference, Expo and Committee Action Hearings in Cleveland, OH., bringing together building safety professionals from around the world. This year’s event…
Download Now: Introducing the New ICC Member Community App
Free for ICC members, this powerful new tool puts a community of building safety professionals and a wealth of knowledge right at your fingertips
We’re excited to announce the launch of the ICC Member Community App, now available on both Apple and Android devices! Free for ICC members, this powerful new tool puts a…
ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 65: Lahaina’s Fire and the Future of Resilient Building in Hawaii
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we gathered key experts to discuss the Lahaina fire and Hawaii wildfires, emphasizing building safety and codes — how they shaped the disaster, what they reveal about vulnerabilities, what could change going forward, and more.
In early August 2023, Hawaii wildfires destroyed over 2,200 structures, caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage, and most tragically claimed the lives of over 100 people. In this episode…
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