On September 26, 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released the third annual Breakthrough Agenda Report. The report provides an annual update on progress against the Breakthrough Agenda, which is…
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International Code Council Initiatives Highlighted in 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report
The 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report assesses progress made from the previous year and provides recommendations for additional progress that is needed and opportunities for tangible and collective action.
HUD Makes Major Updates to Expand Affordable Housing Options
The updates to the HUD Code include 90 new or revised standards. As part of these updates, HUD has incorporated several provisions from the Code Council’s International Residential Code.
On September 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the most extensive updates to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code) in over…
2027 International Energy Conservation Code Change Proposals Window Opens
Public comments for the 2027 IECC will be open for submittal from October 7 through December 9, 2024.
Comments for proposed code changes are being accepted for the 2027 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The 2024 IECC serves as the public input draft. Public comments will open for…
