June 2nd, 2026 •
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.

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. These proposals, which will be included in the 2027 International Codes® (I-Codes), will help protect the lives of over two…

Read More
May 27th, 2026 •
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About Accessibility and More, Answered
Member-submitted questions about scoping requirements, technical criteria and more are answered by Vice President of ICC Credentialing, Kim Paarlberg.

Kim Paarlberg, Senior Staff Architect with Technical Services, joined us on our “Ask Me Anything” series on the International Code Council’s (ICC) online member community to answer member-submitted questions.    With…

Read More
May 6th, 2026 •
From the Field: 12 Additional Things Code Inspectors Wish Homeowners Knew
From unpermitted disasters to ignored water leaks that lead to costly and dangerous headaches, code inspectors are here to share more of what homeowners need to know.

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…

Read More