The United States is entering 2026 with an increasingly familiar pattern: wildfire conditions are ramping up early, expanding across regions and challenging the idea of a neat start and end to “fire season.” …
From the Field: 12 Additional Things Code Inspectors Wish Homeowners…
From unpermitted disasters to ignored…
This is Part 3 of our series on things code inspectors wish homeowners knew. Don’t miss Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. When homeowners consider the cheaper route (ex: hire a contractor who doesn’t want to pull permits…
A Report on Accelerating Off-Site Construction Published by International Code Council
In response to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) recently released Action Plan for Accelerating U.S. Offsite Construction for Housing, the International Code Council (ICC) published a…
Call for Committee: Magnesium Oxide Board Consensus Committee (IS-MGOB)
The application deadline for the Magnesium Oxide Board Consensus Committee is July 17, 2026.
The International Code Council (ICC) is currently seeking stakeholders including, but not limited to, manufacturers, builders and government regulators to apply for the Magnesium Oxide Board Consensus Committee (IS-MGOB). Any…
A117.1‑2026: The International Code Council to Release Major Updates to the Nation’s Leading Accessibility Standard
The International Code Council (ICC) is releasing a new edition of the A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities in Fall 2026. The A117.1-2026 will be referenced in the 2027 International Codes® (I-Codes®). This standard is designed to ensure that…
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