Here we examine the differences…
ASCE 7‑22 introduced Method 1 for determining the seismic base shear in the Equivalent Lateral Force (ELF) procedure, based directly on multi‑period design response spectra, while retaining the traditional method…
Affordable Housing: What Experts Say About Zoning & Permitting
Practitioners emphasized that many communities…
The United States has a shortage of between four to seven million homes, which contributes to why housing has become unaffordable for so many Americans. Two strategies to create more housing include updating local zoning regulations to be more straightforward and streamlining construction permitting processes. In December 2025, the International…
Part 2: John Belcik, CEO, International Code Council, Shares His…
After a productive year working alongside…
This January marks John Belcik’s first year as CEO of the International Code Council (ICC). After a productive year working alongside ICC members, partners, the Board of Directors and staff, the Building Safety Journal spoke with Belcik about what’s next. How do you…
2030 Energy Code Final Board of Directors’ Decisions
The International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors has conducted a thorough review of public feedback concerning the 2030 Energy Codes. During the 2026 Spring Board Meeting, the ICC Board of Directors provided the following guidance to…
2025 International Code Council Annual Report
2025 was a year of transition, momentum and renewed focus for the International Code Council.
2025 was a year of transition, momentum and renewed focus for the International Code Council. Led by a new CEO with strong direction from the Board of Directors, ICC reinforced its commitment…
The Career Path of a Building Safety Professional (Part 2)
Gregg Fields’ background in designing, installing and selling fire protection systems led to a prolific and highly rewarding career in building safety.
This is Part 2 in our series chronicling the career path of building safety professionals. Part 1 can be read here. Building officials have many responsibilities that go beyond code interpretation and enforcement. They strive to…
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