In its latest annual Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) cycle, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) received a record-setting 133 building code-specific applications, totaling $52 million in federal cost…
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) 2023 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…
The International Code Council Celebrates Earth Day
From green construction to sustainability and resiliency, the Code Council family of solutions is part of the technological transformation to help make our buildings safer and more sustainable.
Since 1970, countries around the world have celebrated Earth Day on April 22 to spread awareness about and gain support for environmental protection. Over the years, stakeholders within the built…
