California fire officials share best…
On June 11–12, 2026, leaders of the International Code Council (ICC), including ICC Board President, Mike Boso, ICC Board Vice President, Steve McDaniel, ICC Board Director, Randy Metz, and ICC…
From Loss to Legacy: Parents Drive Approval of Life-Saving Gate…
The approval of these gate…
On May 22, 2026, gate safety proposals G183‑25 (Parts I & III), RB282‑25, and PM29‑25 were approved through the International Code Council’s (ICC) code development process. Following Validation Committee certification and ICC Board approval, these…
The International Code Council Finalizes Titles of 2030 International Energy Conservation Code
The name change aligns with the International Energy Conservation Code’s purpose of delivering paths for energy conservation.
As previously reported in the Building Safety Journal, the International Code Council (ICC) has established a new framework for the development of the 2030 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC). This framework separates…
ICC Announces Public Review Period for Hydrogen Systems in the Built Environment
The draft of Guideline 8 is available for public comment through July 24, 2026.
The International Code Council (ICC) announced the opening of a 30-day review period for the Guideline 8 (G8)– Professional Qualifications for Hydrogen Systems in the Built Environment. The draft has been posted in the…
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About Inspections and More, Answered
Member-submitted questions about home and restaurant inspections, creating strong relationships with building inspectors and more are answered by Chris McWhite, Director of Municipal Inspections and Zoning for the Town of Hopkinton, MA.
Chris McWhite, Director of Municipal Inspections/Zoning Official for the Town of Hopkinton, MA, joined us on our “Ask Me Anything” series in the online member community to answer member-submitted questions….
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