In a previous article published on the International Code Council’s (ICC) Building Safety Journal, we introduced readers to Pipeline, a not-for-profit organization. In this article we provide an update on how Pipeline has continued…
Personal Perspectives
Stories of professionals at work, which include interviews, essays, first-hand accounts and reported profiles.
A New Pipeline of Plumbers Transforming Lives in Zimbabwe
Every trench dug, every pipe installed and every trainee mentored is another investment in people who will one day serve communities across the world and change lives, one plumber at a time.
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…
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…
