The International Code Council (ICC) is releasing a new edition of the A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities in Fall 2026. The A117.1-2026 will be referenced in the 2027 International Codes® (I-Codes®). This standard is designed to ensure that…
While there have always been provisions for accessibility for persons with disabilities in the International Code Council’s (ICC) International Codes® (I-Codes®), these provisions were based on allowing independent access into and throughout a…
Shane Hoeper, Plans Examiner for the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has always had a passion for renewable energy and cool technology, but he never dreamed that he’d connect his passion to building safety. He’s grateful that…
