June 3rd, 2026 •
Redefining Leadership in Building Safety: Omarys Vasquez’s Career Journey and Lasting Influence
Omarys Vasquez is the longest serving woman building inspector in Connecticut history.

Through her role as State Building Inspector with Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Division of Regulatory Compliance, Omarys Vasquez is known for advancing a collaborative code discussion that values all perspectives for safer communities…

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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. Following Validation Committee certification and ICC Board approval, these…

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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…

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