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…
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From Loss to Legacy: Parents Drive Approval of Life-Saving Gate Code Changes
The approval of these gate safety proposals will help protect communities worldwide and represent a major shift in how gates are regulated.
An Inside Look at How Adult Height Adjustable Changing Table Advocates are Driving Change and Improving Accessibility, Part 3
Advocacy continues to play an important role in educating others and promoting the need for universal changing tables.
This is Part 3 in our series on how advocacy, code updates, grants and legislation have paved the way for more adult height adjustable changing tables, improving accessibility for many individuals. Read Part 1 and Part…
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…
