On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the International Code Council (ICC) hosted a virtual webinar, Natural Disasters: Life and Career Changing Events for Code Officials, live from the City of Asheville Development Services Department…
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, Resiliency
5 Small Steps to Protect Your Home From Fire
By taking preventative measures to protect your home, you can help minimize the risk of death, injury and property damage caused by a fire.
The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 2025 Home Structure Fires Report found that more than one-quarter of reported fires occur in home environments. And, during a five-year period, there were…
Codes Are the Foundation for Resilient Cities: Highlights From a Resilient City Expo 2026 Keynote
ICC Executive Director Ryan Colker delivered a keynote at the 2026 Resilient City Expo.
Construction leaders, material innovators, infrastructure experts, architects and engineers convened at the Resilient Cities Expo from March 5-6 in Miami, Fla., to discuss how urban development can better withstand natural hazards and extreme weather events while addressing the evolving needs of communities worldwide. Ryan Colker,…
