California construction inspector earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
California building inspector earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
An addition to Section 2306.7.3.1 (Protection from Vehicle Impact) states that the fire code official has the authority to require additional vehicle impact protection at fuel dispensing facilities.
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Inspector/Investigator Dale Feb to learn what makes him a Code Council member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
The International Code Council is working diligently to provide the products, services and resources you need to do your jobs.
Date Posted: 04/03/2020
The results of the survey tell us how jurisdictions throughout the U.S. are keeping up with inspections, new building permits and new construction.
Date Posted: 04/03/2020
Medhat Henen, Associate Plan Check Engineer, County of Santa Clara, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/27/2020
There’s a lot of information out there about COVID-19. As a building safety professional, here’s what you need to know.
Date Posted: 03/26/2020
Eric Kranda, Building Inspector, City of Long Beach, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/25/2020
Joseph Hanes, Building Official, Charles Abbott Associates, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/25/2020
Mohamed Ahmed Amer to support stakeholders in the Middle East region implementing the Code Council’s family of solutions.
Date Posted: 03/25/2020
Joseph Mullins, Director of Certification, Quality Assurance Manager, T. R. Arnold & Associates, Inc., earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/24/2020
Todd Christopher, Plans Examiner III, Salt Lake City Corporation, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/24/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Larry Walsh, Mechanical Plans Examiner, to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 03/24/2020
John Hammons, CBO, Parish Inspections, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/24/2020
Anthony McMahan, Combination Plan Review Manager, Fairfax County, Virginia, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/24/2020
Ian Lehrer, Technical Director, PFS TECO, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Kirk Williams to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of William Rakatansky to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
City of Phoenix Building Plans Examiner earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
A modification to Section 1807.2 (Retaining Walls) states that the requirement for consideration of a keyway in the sliding analysis of retaining walls has been deleted from Section 1807.2.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
International Code Council Board Director Shirley Ellis has an extensive background in building codes and standards and believes that creating new partnerships in the industry to focus on good, safe, useable codes is of utmost importance.
Date Posted: 03/23/2020
The updated Indiana Residential Code, based on the 2018 International Residential Code, strengthens provisions for safety, energy efficiency and resiliency in residential buildings throughout the state.
Date Posted: 03/18/2020
Daniel Azeff, Vice President, Code Inspections, Inc., earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/16/2020
Rick Harmon, Barry Isett and Associates, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/16/2020
A modification to Sections 608.17.1.1 and 608.17.1.2 (Independent Backflow Protection for Drink Dispensers) states that only carbonated beverage dispensers require a backflow preventer that is designed for exposure to carbon dioxide gas.
Date Posted: 03/16/2020
The Code Council provides leading solutions and training for the modular construction industry at the 2020 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow.
Date Posted: 03/09/2020
A clarification to Section N1101.6 (Definition of Air Barrier) states that the definition for air barrier has been revised for clarification and the duplicate definition for continuous air barrier has been removed.
Date Posted: 03/09/2020
Illinois architect earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 03/09/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Sandra Cantrell-Edwards to learn what makes her an ICC member, what led her to a career in building safety and what she anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
An addition to Section 2303.2.1 (Height of Emergency Disconnect Switch) provides specific height limitations for emergency disconnect switches for fuel dispensing operations.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
International Code Council Board Vice President Cindy Davis is a proponent of mentoring, education, networking and collaboration and hopes to spread the word about what code officials and building officials do every day.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
The annual award is given to an architectural designer who, through their work and commitment to design excellence, has raised the profile of women in architecture.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Lynn Balfour to learn what makes her an ICC member, what led her to a career in building safety and what she anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
Jake Hill, Senior Inspector, City of Woodstock, Georgia, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/25/2020
Phillip Clark, Fire Marshal, Evans, Georgia, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/25/2020
Joshua Christian, Chief of Operations, CC&I Services, LLC, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/25/2020
Terri Russell, Plans Examiner, City of Longview, Texas, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/25/2020
A modification to Section 1025.1 (Luminous Egress Path Marking in Group I Occupancies) states that luminous egress path marking is no longer required in high-rise buildings classified as Group I-2, I-3, or I-4 occupancies.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
All jurisdictions and other interested parties should actively evaluate and assess the impact of this BVD table before utilizing it in their current code enforcement related activities.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Andew Holter to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
International Code Council Board Secretary/Treasurer Michael Wich believes in raising awareness of what code officials do every day to protect citizens in the built environment, and spreading this important message on the national and global levels.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
The proposed rule would amend its Fair Housing Act design and construction regulations by designating the last four editions of the International Building Code, and incorporating the 2009 ICC A117.1-2009, as safe harbors.
Date Posted: 02/24/2020
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes edged one point lower to 74 in February, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Date Posted: 02/21/2020
Those utilizing modular construction techniques occupy a unique position that doesn’t fit neatly within traditional building industry models.
Date Posted: 02/19/2020
O’Neil will help enhance the association’s digital transformation by creating an enterprise-wide digital strategy for products and services.
Date Posted: 02/19/2020
Jose Figueiredo, construction plan review specialist, Department of Licenses & Inspections, city of Philadelphia, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/18/2020
David Heard, plans reviewer, Forsyth County, Ga., earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/18/2020
A modification to Section 602.3.1 (Standard for Water Well Construction) states that where local regulations for the construction of water wells do not exist or are lacking in details, the code requires well construction to comply with Standard NGWA-01.
Date Posted: 02/17/2020
International Code Council Board President Greg Wheeler hopes to help people realize the codes are there not only to help but to challenge them to improve the codes through strong involvement.
Date Posted: 02/17/2020
City of Harrisonville, Mo., building official earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/17/2020
Russell Curtis, Senior Combination Inspector/Plans Examiner, City of San Marcos, Texas, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/12/2020
Michael Bozzuto, Constructions Plans Review Specialist, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/12/2020
John Doherty, Construction Compliance Supervisor, City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/12/2020
Michael Peter, Deputy Building Official, City of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/12/2020
The Code Council family of solutions sponsored several activities at Design and Construction Week to network and learn about the latest research and technologies in the building industry.
Date Posted: 02/12/2020
Richard Patitucci, Building Inspector, Dept. of License & Inspections, City of Philadelphia, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/11/2020
Thomas Nabors, Project Manager/Lead Inspector, CC&I Services LLC, Lexington, South Carolina, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/11/2020
David Brasich, Capital of Texas Inspections, Austin, Texas, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/11/2020
Todd Sukup, City of Galveston, Texas, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/11/2020
All jurisdictions and other interested parties should actively evaluate and assess the impact of this BVD table before utilizing it in their current code enforcement related activities.
Date Posted: 02/11/2020
Updated International Plumbing Code and International Mechanical Code draw upon the expertise of hundreds of plumbing, mechanical, building and safety experts through a highly respected consensus code development process to adapt new building practices and technologies, which will enhance safety and save time and resources.
Date Posted: 02/11/2020
A modification to Section R802.1.5.4 (Labeling) states that each stick of fire-retardant-treated (FRT) lumber and each FRT wood structural panel require a label with eight specific items of information.
Date Posted: 02/10/2020
International Code Council Board Director Angie Wiese is proud of the impact she has made on the code development process, most specifically with regards to fire codes, and hopes to use her time on the board speaking for the membership and the groups that may have previously been unheard.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Stuart Tom strives to help local jurisdictions benefit not only through the development of effective model codes, but also through regional collaboration with building officials, fire officials, architects, engineers and designers.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director David Spencer strives to bring greater awareness to the importance of code officials and their relevance to community safety and economic growth.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Jim Sayers pays it forward by remaining a reliable resource for those seeking further insight on a career in the built environment, new professionals have an interest, approach successful people and ask questions.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Michael Savage advises newcomers to the building industry to never give up and remember that, even on the most challenging days when the job feels unproductive, that they’re making a difference in people’s lives… making sure people are safe.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Donny Phipps wants to provide better knowledge and information about what the Code Council has to offer, especially cdpACCESS, the Preferred Provider Program and the Assessment Center.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Thomas Peterson believes it is crucial to pay it forward, not only for the individual’s growth, but for that of an industry seeing many of its officials and inspectors retiring soon.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Steve McDaniel pays it forward with advice to his students and those looking to explore careers in the building industry by encouraging them to broaden their aspirations and think of new ways to use skills and foster a desire to improve the built environment.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Ron Hampton continuously looks to pay it forward and mentor members of the new generation entering the industry by advising new building professionals to reach out to more experienced and mature building officials.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Jim Brown didn't start out wanting to be a building official but became intrigued with the code process and code officials after becoming a lead carpenter building McMansions in Maryland.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Kris Bridges looks forward to supporting the members and bringing brand recognition to the Code Council by promoting its reputation and the important job of the code official.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Alan Boswell wants to put into practice a longtime philosophy: simplify. He believes there needs to be a renewed focus on the original mission of life safety and codes.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Director Mike Boso is committed to inspiring more people to become code professionals, expanding the reach and growing the industry. He strives to be available for members, listen to their various concerns and then take the necessary steps to make it better for all.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
International Code Council Board Immediate Past President William Bryant’s lifelong mission has been to create an atmosphere of cooperation and common sense with the goal of keeping people safe. He saw a need to find a way to make the codes even better so people can be safer.
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
Use of these modern codes will help Maryland ensure safe and resilient structures.
Date Posted: 02/03/2020
An addition to Section 1105.6.2 (Fire-protection-rated Doors in Existing Group I-2) states that fire-protection-rated doors in existing Group I-2 occupancies have three options for automatic closing operations.
Date Posted: 02/03/2020
City of Santa Clara, Utah, building official earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 02/03/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Product Development Specialist Steve Curtis to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 01/29/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Bill Hulse to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 01/29/2020
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Richard Edwards to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 01/27/2020
A modification to Section 1013.2 (Floor Level Exit Sign Location) states that the permitted location for low-level exit signs selectively required in Group R-1 occupancies has been expanded to now allow the bottom of such sign to be mounted up to 18 inches above the floor.
Date Posted: 01/27/2020
A clarification to Section 405.3.1 (Clearance of Plumbing Fixtures to Obstructions) states that the minimum distances from a fixture’s centerline to other fixtures or obstructions is clarified.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Table R703.8.4(1) (Airspace Requirements) states that the new footnote “c” in Table R703.8.4(1) allows drainage airspace to contain some mortar spills.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 1031.10 (Inspection and Testing of Emergency Egress Lighting) states that inspection and testing requirements for emergency egress lighting are relocated into Chapter 10 (Means of Egress) and revised to allow self-diagnostics.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
An addition to Section 1010.1.4.4 (Locking Arrangements in Educational Occupancies) states that guidance has been provided to allow for enhanced security measures on educational classroom egress doors and yet still continue to comply with applicable means of egress requirements.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A clarification to Section 308.6 (Sway Bracing for Drainage Piping) states that additional information clarifies where sway bracing is needed for drainage piping.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
An addition to Section R324.6.2.2 (Solar Panels near emergency escape and Rescue openings) states that rooftop-mounted photovoltaic solar energy panels and modules are not permitted to be installed directly below emergency escape and rescue openings.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 1031.4 (Exit Signs in Existing Buildings) states that the application of exit sign requirements in existing buildings has been clarified for both installation and maintenance.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 904.14 (Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems) states that the installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of aerosol fire-extinguishing systems are now addressed through applicable references to Sections 901 and 904.4 of the International Building Code and NFPA 2010, as well as the system’s listing and manufacturer’s instructions.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 305.6 (Protection against Physical Damage) states that for concealed piping installed through holes or notches, the minimum distance to the face of the framing member without protection has been reduced.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section R317.3 (Fasteners in Treated Wood) states that staples in preservative-treated wood and fire-retardant-treated wood are now required to be made of stainless steel.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 907.5.2.2.4 (Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System Captions) requires large public venues to provide real-time captions that are integrated with the emergency voice/alarm communication system.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 903.3.1.1.2 (Omission of Sprinklers in Group R-4 Bathrooms) states that fire sprinkler requirements that previously extended to small bathrooms in Group R-4 occupancies have been deleted.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 1107.2 (Refrigerant Piping Location) states that this code section was rewritten to clearly state the intent regarding the prohibited locations for refrigerant piping.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A clarification to Section R308.4.7 (Glazing Adjacent to the Bottom Stair Landing) replaces Figure R308.4.7 with a new figure and modifies the caption to more accurately reflect the related code provision.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 906.1 (Portable Fire Extinguishers) provides schools with options for fire extinguisher placement.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 713.8.1 (Membrane Penetrations of Shaft Enclosures) states that membrane penetrations not related to the purpose of a shaft enclosure are no longer prohibited from penetrating the outside of the enclosure.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
An addition to Section 602.2.1.8 (Pipe and Duct Insulation within Plenums) states that a new section specifically addresses duct and pipe insulation in plenums.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section R308.4.4 (Glazing in Guards and Railings) states that unless laminated glass is used, structural glass baluster panels in guards now require an attached top rail or handrail.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 903.3.3 (Sprinkler Obstructions) now directs the user to the sprinkler design standard to address sprinkler obstructions.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 407.5.4 (required egress from Smoke Compartments) states that in Group I-2 occupancies, any smoke compartment that does not have an exit from the compartment must now provide direct access to a minimum of two adjacent smoke compartments.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 716 (Pipe Bursting Replacement of Building Drains) states that the section on replacement of building sewers by pipe-bursting methods has been expanded to include replacement of underground building drains.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section N1102.2.2 (Reduction of Ceiling Insulation) states that when applying the exception for insulation in ceilings without attics, the insulation must extend to the outside of the top plate.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 2403.2.1.3 (Classified Electrical Areas Around Spray Booths) states that the size of the classified area around spray booth openings is reduced to 3 feet.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section G103.6 (Watercourse Alteration) states that notification of a watercourse alteration should be given to all adjacent jurisdictions, not just those jurisdictions that will be affected.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
An addition to Section 504.4.1 (Clothes Dryer Exhaust Termination) now addresses the required size of dryer exhaust duct terminals.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section N1104.1 (Lighting) states that the required percentage of permanent lighting fixtures having high-efficacy lamps has increased from 75 percent to 90 percent.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 901.8.2 (Removal of Occupant-use Hose Lines) authorizes the code official to allow the removal of occupant-use hose lines.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A clarification to Section 406.6.2 (Ventilation of enclosed Parking garages) states that Chapters 4 and 5 of the International Mechanical Code are now specifically referenced to ensure that all ventilation and exhaust requirements for enclosed parking garages are applied.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A clarification to Section 406.3 (Regulation of Private Garages) states that parking structures that meet the definition of private garages are now permitted to comply with the provisions for public parking garages as an alternative approach.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
An addition to Sections 901.4.6.1, 901.4.6.2, 901.4.6.3 and 901.4.6.4 (Fire Pump and Fire Sprinkler Riser Rooms) adds additional criteria to fire pump rooms and fire sprinkler riser rooms.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A clarification to Section N1102.2.5 (Mass Walls) states that the mass wall provisions have been itemized in a numbered list to bring accuracy and clarity to the technical requirements.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 404.1 (Mechanical Ventilation of Enclosed Parking Garages) states that the code text was rewritten to clarify the intent with regard to “intermittent” operation.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A clarification to Section N1102.2.5 (Mass Walls) states that the mass wall provisions have been itemized in a numbered list to bring accuracy and clarity to the technical requirements.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
A modification to Section 703.4 (Reuse of Buried Drain and Sewer Piping) states that the use of existing building sewers and existing building drains for new building plumbing system is clarified.
Date Posted: 01/24/2020
City of Bend, Oregon, assistant building official earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 01/20/2020
The American Wood Council and International Code Council have released a joint publication, 2015/2018 Structural Wood Design Examples, intended to aid in the structural design of wood buildings using both allowable stress design and load and resistance factor design.
Date Posted: 01/20/2020
The agency updates its Recovery Interim Policy Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications and Standards for Public Assistance, which leverages the International Codes to mitigate against risks from wildfire and other natural hazards.
Date Posted: 01/17/2020
The Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service showcase their commitment to the building safety industry as a major sponsor at the International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.
Date Posted: 01/16/2020
With more than 11 years of experience in emergency management, Gaynor has overseen response and recovery efforts for blizzards, floods, tropical storms and public health emergencies.
Date Posted: 01/15/2020
The 2020 Code Council Leadership Week and Building Safety Conference of New Jersey event will feature building safety training from industry experts, expansive networking opportunities, educational sessions and more.
Date Posted: 01/14/2020
The Los Angeles native has taken the building industry by storm since joining the department as a college intern in 2001.
Date Posted: 01/06/2020
The U.S. Department of Defense separately updated its building standards to the most recent international building codes to address safety, functionality and durability for military housing.
Date Posted: 12/17/2019
Building and Planning, El Dorado County, California, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 12/16/2019
Workshop in Barbados brings together construction standards developers, implementers and financing agencies to promote resilience through the implementation of modern building codes.
Date Posted: 12/12/2019
The Code Council collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop FEMA P-2055, which addresses the current state of practice for post-disaster building safety evaluation.
Date Posted: 12/10/2019
For its 40th year, the global campaign will address a new topic each week on keeping our communities safe and resilient.
Date Posted: 12/10/2019
The report by the National Advisory Council recommends that the Federal Emergency Management Agency partner with the International Code Council to improve public awareness of codes’ mitigation benefits.
Date Posted: 12/10/2019
The IECC/HERS Compliance Specialist credential leverages the strengths of both organizations to address the demand for qualified energy evaluation specialists.
Date Posted: 12/05/2019
The Code Council has established a new office in Dubai as part of a larger effort to increase its presence in the international marketplace, promote cross-country collaboration and help to strengthen building safety worldwide.
Date Posted: 12/04/2019
Code developers, hazard and emergency management officials, and climate scientists from the U.S., Australia, Canada and New Zealand come together to explore common threats caused by increasingly extreme weather.
Date Posted: 11/22/2019
Funding also provided to train code officials and the construction industry in the latest codes.
Date Posted: 11/19/2019
Issued by the Alliance for National and Community Resilience, these benchmarks help U.S. communities prepare for disasters.
Date Posted: 10/22/2019
The event starts this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, and includes a free expo, expert training sessions and public hearings on the 2021 International Codes.
Date Posted: 10/17/2019
The company continues its commitment to customer service with expanded report holder support.
Date Posted: 10/16/2019
Findings show that over 12 years counties that used the International Plumbing Code saved $38 billion in construction costs and saw an additional 166,000 jobs.
Date Posted: 10/11/2019
International Code Council partners with the State of California to help jurisdictions streamline small-scale solar installation permitting.
Date Posted: 10/10/2019
The International Code Council is expanding its suite of building safety products to better serve Spanish-speaking populations.
Date Posted: 10/08/2019
In testimony before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Energy, the American Institute of Architect's 2018 President Carl Elefante, FAIA, outlined critical steps the United States must prioritize in order to reduce greenhouse gases in the built environment.
Date Posted: 09/25/2019
Virginia Inspector John Russell earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 09/23/2019
ICC Evaluation Service received accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation and American National Standards Institute to provide third-party certification services to manufacturers of composite wood products, complementing the company’s existing EPA-approved formaldehyde emission listing program.
Date Posted: 09/18/2019
The city joins the majority of U.S. jurisdictions in adopting the most widely used building codes in the world.
Date Posted: 09/16/2019
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Codes and Standards Consultant Tim Earl to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 09/16/2019
Steve Swarthout, chair of the ICC Fire Services Exam Development Committee, discusses his career and experiences in fire safety.
Date Posted: 09/16/2019
New Jersey continues to lead the nation in adopting the most up-to-date building and safety codes available in the industry and implementing them with a network of highly trained, dedicated code enforcement officials.
Date Posted: 09/09/2019
The 2018 Code Conforming Wood Design, a joint publication of the American Wood Council and the Code Council, is now available as a free download, which summarizes the most important provisions related to the use of wood and wood products as they appear in the 2018 International Building Code.
Date Posted: 09/09/2019
The free Heights & Areas Calculator app calculates the maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction.
Date Posted: 09/05/2019
The Solar Rating & Certification Corporation, a program of the ICC Evaluation Service, expanded its services to include certifications to CSA standards for solar thermal collectors and domestic solar water heating systems.
Date Posted: 09/04/2019
The City of Bozeman, Montana, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 09/04/2019
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Building Official Allen Posey to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 08/28/2019
The City of Tempe, AZ, Building Safety Division, earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 08/27/2019
The License and Inspection / City of Philadelphia earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 08/26/2019
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Daniel Lynch, President of DJ Lynch&Associates, to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 08/26/2019
Residential plans examiner for Hanover County earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 08/26/2019
This year’s event features an impressive line-up of speakers include world-renowned expert Dame Judith Hackitt.
Date Posted: 08/15/2019
In this Building Safety Journal feature interview, we take you inside the career of Senior Inspector William Palmer to learn what makes him an ICC member, what led him to a career in building safety and what he anticipates for the future of building safety.
Date Posted: 08/14/2019
New National Mitigation Investment Strategy broadly encourages communities to adopt and enforce current codes, which saves lives, time and money.
Date Posted: 08/14/2019
Certifications provide proof of compliance to the current ANSI approved solar pool and spa heating system standard developed by the Code Council and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
Date Posted: 08/13/2019
The building official for town of Simsbury earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 08/05/2019
This new collaboration broadens the scope of available training topics for Code Council members and customers.
Date Posted: 08/05/2019
The merger will provide expanded product offerings and digital solutions to code officials, municipal planners and zoning officials in New Jersey and beyond.
Date Posted: 07/22/2019
The plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas listing for the fire sprinkler pipe and fittings system certifies compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Date Posted: 07/22/2019
Hi-VAWT DS3000 small wind turbine awarded certification under the ICC-ES Small Wind Certification Council Small Wind Turbine Program.
Date Posted: 07/16/2019
The campus in Bryan, Texas, will expand NTA testing capabilities and will focus on fire testing and other key test solutions for manufacturers.
Date Posted: 07/16/2019
The acquisition will add laboratory and testing capabilities to the Code Council service offerings and will foster innovation by streamlining the time-to-market for product manufacturers.
Date Posted: 07/12/2019
Use of model code will improve safety of pools and spas throughout the state.
Date Posted: 07/08/2019
Memphis building official earns the highest level of certification the Code Council offers and joins the elite group of Master Code Professionals worldwide whose achievements continue to benefit both the code enforcement profession as well as their communities.
Date Posted: 06/24/2019
New changes address watercourse alteration, classified electrical areas around spray booths, reduction of ceiling insulation and pipe bursting replacement of building drains.
Date Posted: 06/17/2019
Code Council is accepting applications to serve on the newly formed Consensus Committee on Multi-Hazard Resiliency for Residential Construction to update standards to address a wide range of hazards.
Date Posted: 06/03/2019
The five-day event on the National Mall features new building technologies and expert speakers.
Date Posted: 05/31/2019
The new guide helps communities plan ahead for the U.S. hurricane season, which begins on June 1.
Date Posted: 05/30/2019
New technologies promise to increase productivity and conserve resources.
Date Posted: 05/28/2019
Alliance will focus on the organizations’ mutual interest in protecting wetlands and floodplains.
Date Posted: 05/21/2019
The International Code Council celebrates the important role of code officials in ensuring that homes are safe through Building Safety Month.
Date Posted: 05/20/2019
Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources.
Date Posted: 05/17/2019
Building Safety Month highlights the importance of plumbing, building and green codes to help ensure access to safe water for all communities.
Date Posted: 05/13/2019
Building Safety Month promotes the importance of modern building codes and the code enforcement officials who protect America’s communities.
Date Posted: 05/10/2019
The index shows that 70 percent of contractors are struggling to meet project deadlines as the labor shortage persists.
Date Posted: 05/06/2019
Natural disasters are increasing in severity and frequency. Week one helps individuals and community leaders plan in advance and focus on disaster preparedness.
Date Posted: 04/29/2019
Builders report solid demand for new single-family homes but they are also grappling with affordability concerns stemming from a chronic shortage of construction workers.
Date Posted: 04/26/2019
The Code Council’s technical services team answers some of the typical questions they receive from members.
Date Posted: 04/22/2019
Based on the International Codes, the building code modernization will enable safer, more affordable, sustainable and innovative construction.
Date Posted: 04/11/2019
The Building Membership Council issued a call for its Outreach, Best Practices and Raise the Profile subcommittees.
Date Posted: 04/08/2019
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Join a wide variety of public and private organizations this May to create safer communities worldwide.
Date Posted: 04/08/2019
As we approach May — and Building Safety Month — we recognize professionals whose combined efforts contribute to the awareness of building safety.
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New changes address retaining walls, mass walls, vehicle impact protection and reuse of buried drain and sewer piping.
Date Posted: 03/25/2019
Global campaign focuses on ensuring that clean water is available to all.
Date Posted: 03/22/2019
The agreement will streamline evaluation processes for manufacturers in three continents, will save time and money, and will reduce barriers to trade.
Date Posted: 03/20/2019
The new codes, developed in collaboration with the International Code Council and ASHRAE, will help member states improve the energy efficiency of their buildings and support energy conservation efforts.
Date Posted: 03/20/2019
The code development hearings in April provide all interested parties an opportunity to review proposed changes to the 2021 International Codes.
Date Posted: 03/19/2019
GMVR voting credentials validated in 2018 will remain valid for the remainder of the three-year code development cycle, unless the Primary Representative implements changes.
Date Posted: 03/18/2019
The guideline provides an in-depth, technical overview for how to design, review and approve intermodal shipping containers as a building element.
Date Posted: 03/15/2019
The new standard sets guidelines for the safe implementation of rainwater harvesting components and systems in the U.S. and Canada.
Date Posted: 03/13/2019
The revision of the headquarters of the American Geophysical Union shows the pathway to net zero energy.
Date Posted: 03/08/2019
During Design and Construction Week, the ICC Family of Companies sponsored a number of activities to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building industry.
Date Posted: 03/05/2019
The memorandum of agreement, signed with the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, is based on a mutual interest to raise awareness of international building safety standards.
Date Posted: 03/01/2019
This legislation would invest $100 billion to repair and rebuild public schools to the latest building codes.
Date Posted: 02/27/2019
Housing starts fell 11.2 percent in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.08 million units.
Date Posted: 02/26/2019
Design and Construction Week brings together over 80,000 design and construction professionals for education and discussion.
Date Posted: 02/25/2019
New changes address luminous egress path marking, emergency disconnect switches, air barriers and backflow protection for drink dispensers.
Date Posted: 02/22/2019
New changes address exit sign location, fire-protection-rated doors, labeling and water well construction.
Date Posted: 01/28/2019
The new report on the value of mitigation finds that modern, regularly updated building codes save lives and protect property.
Date Posted: 01/14/2019
In its 39th year, the international campaign raises awareness about the importance of modern building codes and strong code enforcement
Date Posted: 12/17/2018
New changes address educational occupancy locking arrangements, emergency egress lighting inspection and testing, airspace requirements, and plumbing fixture obstruction clearance.
Date Posted: 12/03/2018
The Code Council will begin converting codes, state codes and other selected publications from protectedPDF to a newer, more versatile watermark version.
Date Posted: 11/19/2018
The groundbreaking 2018 International Green Construction Code helps communities save money, protect resources, and improve the health, life and safety of residents.
Date Posted: 11/08/2018
Newly elected ICC Board of Directors President William Bryant spoke on the importance of preparing for the construction industry of the future.
Date Posted: 11/01/2018
New changes address aerosol fire extinguishing systems, exit signs in existing buildings, solar panels near emergency escape and rescue openings, and sway bracing for drainage piping.
Date Posted: 10/15/2018
Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources.
Date Posted: 10/12/2018
This legislation supports the adoption and implementation of modern building codes and provides nearly $1.7 billion to aid communities suffering from disasters in 2018.
Date Posted: 10/03/2018
New changes address bathroom sprinklers, emergency communication systems, treated wood fasteners, and concealed piping protection.
Date Posted: 09/24/2018
Looking for upcoming events to network with peers and learn valuable skills and training? Check out the ICC Events Calendar.
Date Posted: 09/10/2018
Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources.
Date Posted: 08/27/2018
New changes address membrane penetrations, portable fire extinguishers, stair landing glazing, and refrigerant piping.
Date Posted: 08/13/2018
New changes address smoke compartment egress, sprinkler obstructions, guard and railing glazing, and pipe and duct insulation within plenums.
Date Posted: 07/16/2018
Teresa Gerber, chair of the ICC Property Maintenance and Housing/Zoning Exam Development Committee, talks about her passion for building safety.
Date Posted: 06/22/2018
Housing starts reach post-recession high in May; however, permits fall 4.6 percent.
Date Posted: 06/22/2018
Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources.
Date Posted: 06/15/2018
New changes address clothes dryer exhaust termination, lighting, occupant-use hose lines and parking garage ventilation.
Date Posted: 05/21/2018
Get up-to-code fast with detailed guides to the 2018 Significant Changes.
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The Building Safety & Design Expo Education Pavilions will be offered during the 2017 ICC Annual Conference
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