The National Construction Safety Team (NCST), part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has published a comprehensive video update detailing its ongoing investigation into the partial collapse…
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Video Update: NIST Shares Hypotheses on Cause of Surfside Condo Collapse
As NIST reveals more findings in its investigation of the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South, the International Code Council is in the process of converting Guideline 7 (created in response to the Surfside tragedy) to ICC Standard 1500.
The Playbook for the Effective Administration and Enforcement of Building Codes
FEMA released a guide to help code enforcement officers with their day-to-day tasks.
Effective administration and enforcement of modern building codes are essential to strengthening a community’s resilience. They also empower state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments—as well as federal governments—by enhancing…
Notice of 2025 Committee Action Hearing #2 Schedule
The CAH will begin on October 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, and will be held exclusively in-person, with a view-only online stream available for remote observers.
The International Code Council has released the schedule for the 2025 Committee Action Hearing #2 (CAH #2) for Group B International Codes® (I-Codes). The CAH will begin on October 22,…
Watch Now: International Code Council Board Service Educational Videos
These videos from Code Council Chief Executive Officer, John Belcik, and Code Council Board President, David Spencer, provide high-level information regarding the organization, its current priorities and what service on the Board of Directors looks like.
In accordance with Council Policy 20 – the Nominating Committee, the International Code Council has developed a series of educational videos that help prospective board candidates understand what to expect….
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About Board Service and More, Answered
Member-submitted questions about ICC membership, overcoming professional challenges and his time on the Board of Directors are answered by the President of the International Code Council's Board of Directors, David Spencer.
David Spencer, CBO, President of the International Code Council’s Board of Directors, joined us on the Code Council’s online member community to answer member-submitted questions. From insights on board…
Code Corner: 2024 International Fuel Gas Code Chapter 3: General Regulations
The Code Corner, explores sections of the I-Codes each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 3 of the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code: General Regulations
The International Codes® (I-Codes), developed by the International Code Council, are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable…
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