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…
Personal Perspectives
Stories of professionals at work, which include interviews, essays, first-hand accounts and reported profiles.
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.
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…
Reflections on My Visit to Greenwood Rising
Greenwood Rising offers many lessons, including a stark reminder of how racism can destroy not only lives, but the physical foundations of community and opportunity.
Building safety is often discussed in terms of compliance, inspections and enforcement. But its real purpose is far broader: to protect communities, preserve opportunities and safeguard the places where lives unfold. Those themes came…
