In July, the International Code Council (ICC) completed the 2027 International Codes® (I-Codes) — the culmination of a three-year, consensus-driven development cycle involving thousands of code officials, design professionals, builders…
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Preparing for the 2027 International Codes: It’s Easier to Keep Up Than to Catch Up (Part 1 of 5)
Five ICC staff members who spent decades leading adoptions as building officials explain the value of staying current with each code cycle — safer, more resilient communities, smoother permitting, and more predictable budgets — and why catching up after skipped cycles costs far more than keeping up.
The Indispensable Partnership of Building Departments and Cross-Functional Teams
In urban development and public safety, effective collaboration among regulatory agencies is fundamental. Building departments and code enforcement play a primary role in ensuring structures comply with adopted safety and…
Where the Plumbing Trade Meets the Drawing Board
What began as a camera crew and a YouTube series has since expanded to include members from every region of the world. Now, members of the International Plumbers Network (IPN)…
