Watch the live webcast of the International Code Council's Committee Action Hearings for Group A Codes.
Registration is now open for the International Code Council’s Annual Conference, Expo and Hearings to be held in Long Beach, California, from October 20-31,...Read More
Utah’s governor has signed into effect a bill that establishes a statewide off-site construction program based on ICC/MBI 1200 and 1205.
The International Code Council and the Hydraulic Consultants Association Australasia (HCAA) signed an MOU to support and promote plumbing initiatives on a global...Read More
This endeavor exemplifies the Code Council's extensive experience in executing similar projects, underscoring its commitment to fostering safe, affordable, and sustainable communities worldwide.
This event is the first of its kind and will build upon the progress made at the recent United Nations COP28 and the ongoing need to deliver sustainable and resilient buildings around the...Read More
Guideline 6: A Guideline on Advanced Panelization provides a systems-based approach to the approval of panels to support increased automation, investment and...Read More
The Code Council’s International Existing Building Code was named specifically among other solutions for advancing the preservation and sustainability of historic...Read More
New Mexico has adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, taking a significant step toward ensuring the safety, efficiency and resiliency of its...Read More
The launch of the Buildings Breakthrough at COP28 is supported by 28 countries, including the United States and...Read More
Through this agreement, the Code Council will provide leadership and resources to regulate and educate on the importance of responsible management of wastewater...Read More
The 2021 IWCCP contains water conservation-related provisions from the Code Council’s 2021 International...Read More
Members of the International Code Council elected the new officers and directors to its 2023-2024 Board of Directors during the Annual Business Meeting in St. Louis,...Read More
The Code Council recently appointed Tom Roberts as the new Director of Plumbing Mechanical and Fuel Gas Global....Read More
2024 editions of the International Plumbing Code® and International Mechanical Code® will provide the most substantial format changes to the International Codes in 25...Read More
Code Council initiative recognizes the importance of improving building resilience against extreme weather events and helps communities achieve their building emission...Read More
This adoption of the latest I-Codes, effective as of July 1, 2023, will ensure the safety of Utah residents and workers and standardize building regulations and practices...Read More
Colorado has adopted the 2021 IPC, IFGC and the plumbing provisions of the IRC, taking a significant step towards ensuring the safety, efficiency and resilience of its plumbing...Read More
Twenty-six states to benefit from federal funding to improve infrastructure and bolster energy efficiency...Read More
The Code Council joins a select group of organizations that contribute to the development of National Standards of Canada for the benefit of...Read More
This year’s event provides opportunities to network with peers and expand professional knowledge through educational...Read More
The Code Council and MBI are launching a U.S. national initiative focused on the adoption of standards for off-site...Read More
Building Safety Month addresses how to elevate building safety solutions across the...Read More
New Green Building Code is the second building code created by the PEC that is based on the International Code Council’s International...Read More
Week 4 provides resources and tools to help raise awareness of building safety within your...Read More
The Code Council and the Building Permits Department of Dubai Municipality have recently signed a...Read More
Illinois passing this bill now creates a statewide minimum standard for structural design within the framework of existing Illinois...Read More
Bill establishes a board to adopt a statewide minimum code for fire-resistant construction and defensible space in Colorado’s WUI...Read More
Building Safety Month campaign continues into its third week with insight on how building codes can help protect homes and communities from flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires and...Read More
The International Code Council Joins the TIC Council
Membership in the TIC Council bolsters the Code Council's position as a world-class provider of testing, inspection and certification (TIC) solutions in the built...Read More
Building Safety Month Celebration Continues with a Focus on Building Safety Professionals
Week 2 of the Code Council's Building Safety Month campaign outlines the roles and responsibilities of building safety...Read More
2023 Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
Week one highlights how building safety starts at home and impacts everyday...Read More
For the third year in a row, United States President Biden proclaimed May 2023 as National Building Safety...Read More
Recent establishment of regional office in Canberra improves access to the International Code Council’s family of solutions for stakeholders in Australia, New Zealand, and the southern Indo-Pacific...Read More
International Code Council and PHTA Publish New Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance
New standard will focus on guidelines to keep public aquatic venues safe and healthy for all...Read More
The International Code Council and ASHRAE Seeking Comments on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Evaluation Standard
The International Code Council and ASHRAE announced that an advisory public review is open for a proposed joint greenhouse gas (GHG) evaluation...Read More
The latest edition of the standard includes guidance on residential and commercial systems that help to conserve a community’s water...Read More
The two-week countdown has begun for the International Code Council’s 43rd annual Building Safety...Read More
43rd Annual Building Safety Month Begins in Two Weeks
This year's celebration will focus on how building safety is personal, local and...Read More
FEMA Releases Updated Mitigation Assistance Program
The updated policy guide reinforces the agency's recognition of I-Codes'® resilience benefits.
The International Code Council Applauds Bipartisan Legislative Effort to Preserve U.S. National Safety Standards
Pro Codes Act would protect the copyright of codes and standards that governments seek to utilize for public...Read More
Report is intended to guide architects, first responders, and local and state authorities in evaluating facilities, including schools, against potential targeted acts of...Read More
The Code Council welcomed two new experts whose experience and insight will support efforts to expand the use of International Codes to help fortify the built...Read More
The International Code Council Releases Report on Building Safety and Security
A comprehensive report was developed by the Code Council's Ad Hoc Committee on Building Safety and...Read More
International Code Council Hires Two New Experts to Support Its Codes and Standards Efforts
Ramiro Mata will lead Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas standards development and Rick Bluntzer will support Government Relations in the adoption of codes and...Read More
International Code Council's Headquarters Moves to Ultra-High-Performance Building with Additional Capabilities
New Washington, D.C. office location aligns with the Code Council's mission to support a more sustainable and resilient built environment and provide additional support for its...Read More
The International Codes Development Process is Changing to Continue Building Code Modernization
These changes aim to improve the quality of code content by fostering a more in-depth vetting of code change...Read More
International Code Council and International Association of Electrical Inspectors Launch Joint Electrical Certification Program
Members of both organizations will enjoy benefits from this enhanced...Read More
International Code Council Recognized as Building Talent Foundation 2022 Industry Champion
Code Council honored for its dedication to supporting building and construction professionals with the resources they need to succeed in their...Read More
American Legal Publishing joins the International Code Council's family of solutions
The acquisition will enhance the Code Council's codification services and further support its mission.
Johnson will work with other board members to maintain the strategic vision of RESNET and continue to advocate for the communities it...Read More
New resource provides code officials and building departments with essential background information and recommendations on greater policy...Read More
The Code Council and ASHI signed a memorandum of understanding to expand available resources and improve membership...Read More
The Code Council family of solutions will be in attendance at the annual 2023 Design and Construction Week in Las Vegas,...Read More
The Code Council’s 43rd annual campaign invites the public to engage with building safety on a personal, local and global...Read More
The Code Council, in collaboration with IREC, has released a new guide that will serve as a reference to a variety of ESS...Read More
ICC Digital Codes Premium Revit® Add-In helps minimize time to construction with access to the latest building codes and...Read More
The Global Building Resilience Guidelines are the culmination of a three-year effort to inform how to best integrate climate science into building...Read More
The Code Council, in collaboration with the NMR group, Performance Systems Development, and Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, announce the formation of the Strategic Energy Code Implementation...Read More
The Code Council will be presenting at the 27th annual Global Climate Change Conference (COP27), in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from November...Read More
The Code Council hosted experts and industry professionals to discuss the importance of clean water policies and...Read More
Strategy recognizes the significant impact of buildings on the environment and the need for a coordinated set of solutions to support the achievement of energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction...Read More
ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is excited to announce the publication of the first evaluation report to Acceptance Criteria (AC) 509 for automated construction...Read More
McOsker’s expertise in building safety will help facilitate the adoption and implementation of up-to-date building codes for new and existing...Read More
The DOE and its Pacific Northwest National Laboratory recently completed their analysis of the commercial provisions of the International Code Council’s 2021 International Energy Conservation Code...Read More
The Code Council selected the new officers and directors for its 2022-2023 Board of Directors at the organization’s annual conference in Louisville,...Read More
The Code Council recognized individuals and organizations within the building safety industry who continuously go above and beyond for their communities and the...Read More
New resource will provide code officials and tiny home builders easy access to the necessary codes and standards that support safe and resilient tiny...Read More
The Code Council’s subscription-based Digital Codes Premium Complete will provide access to 525 ASTM...Read More
The event will welcome building safety professionals from around the world and feature keynote speeches, networking opportunities, educational sessions and the ICC...Read More
Recently approved I-Code changes allow commercial and residential use of A2L refrigerants to replace high global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)...Read More
The International Code Council and ASHRAE announced joint development of a standard to assess carbon emissions across the entire building life...Read More
U.S. President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, including large investments in building efficiency, sustainable construction and distributed...Read More
The goal of this committee is to increase DEI in the membership association while helping members diversify their own organizations and the building safety profession...Read More
The Code Council’s Vice President of Innovation, Ryan Colker, will speak about attainable solutions and abilities of off-site...Read More
The Code Council announced that Lesley Garland joined the Government Relations Department as Vice President, State and Local...Read More
The Code Council’s Code on a Mission challenge, launched in 2021, aims to get over a third of the U.S. population (115 million Americans) covered by energy codes that meet or exceed the 2021 IECC by the end of...Read More
The International Code Council’s Technical Training Program (TTP) introduces students to building codes associated with the trades and helps them understand the importance of building codes in the construction...Read More
Lisa Reiheld joined the PMG Technical Resources Team as its Technical Resources Director for the Midwest...Read More
Governor Larry Hogan announced that House Bill 303 will become law in Maryland and greatly advance swimming pool and spa safety and efficiency throughout the...Read More
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill (HB) 22-1362 into law requiring all jurisdictions to adopt a modern energy...Read More
The Code Council collaborated with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to publish the 2021 International Solar Energy Provisions...Read More
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell announced a National Initiative to Advance Building Codes, a new government-wide effort to boost national resiliency and reduce energy...Read More
Florida Legislature passed SB 4-D which is anticipated to be signed by the...Read More
The International Code Council and Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) have collaborated to publish ANSI/PHTA/ICC-15 2021 American National Standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency which was approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The Code Council will be hosting its 2022 Annual Conference, Expo and Public Comment Hearings in Louisville, Kentucky, from September 11-20,...Read More
The Code Council’s 42nd annual Building Safety Month campaign continues with week three, focused on the four phases of emergency...Read More
A new software intermediary, ICC Code Connect API, has been created to empower organizations with instant, digital access to the latest building code requirements within their existing workflow...Read More
The Code Council and the Building Talent Foundation (BTF) announced that they will be combining efforts to support and strengthen the residential construction and building safety...Read More
The celebration for Building Safety Month continues with week two, which explores careers in building safety. This week, the Code Council along with its members and partners, invite everyone to discover how a career maintaining safe buildings and communities can make a lasting...Read More
The Code Council is excited to announce the beginning of the 42nd annual Building Safety Month. Week one of the campaign highlights how building science, innovation and energy efficiency are leveraged to create safe and sustainable construction within our...Read More
SolarAPP+ was confirmed to align with the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for one and two-family residential dwelling rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar PV connected battery and storage...Read More
The Code Council has committed to donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of its ICC/ANSI A117.1 standard for accessibility to Canine Companions, a non-profit organization that trains and donates service dogs to people with...Read More
On Tuesday, April 4, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 5689, the Resilient Assistance for Mitigation for Environmentally Resilient Infrastructure and Construction by Americans Act, or Resilient AMERICA...Read More
In preparation for this year’s Building Safety Month, the International Code Council recently launched a new website dedicated to the annual event. With just five weeks left until the start of the campaign, the Code Council encourages communities around the world to get involved early by...Read More
ICC Community Development Solutions (ICC CDS) was presented with the prestigious President’s Award at the annual 2022 Laserfiche Winners’ Circle for being the channel partner who achieved the highest total net new revenue from midsize private or public sector organizations with 500 or more...Read More
The International Code Council recently launched an advisory council that will promote collaboration among regional experts in the building safety industry and forms an integral part of the Code Council’s strategy in the MENA region to establish strong relationships with experts that...Read More
The International Code Council and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors have formalized a service agreement that will allow both organizations to provide additional benefits to their respective...Read More
Aaron Davis, former staff director with the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, joined the International Code Council's Government Relations department as the vice president of federal...Read More
The International Code Council will convene a virtual discussion on Existing Building Maintenance and Inspections on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET. The goal of this discussion is to give building safety professionals an opportunity to share their views and provide...Read More
The Code Council is set to host its Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, from September 19 –...Read More
The International Code Council will be represented by its recently established Middle East and North Africa (MENA) office during the Big 5 Dubai trade show September...Read More
The Code Council will conduct its 2021 Group A Committee Action Hearings virtually for the first time in the organization’s history. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to review proposed changes to the 2024...Read More
The Code Council has acquired Progressive Engineering Inc. (PEI), a product testing, evaluation and inspection agency. Based out of Goshen, Indiana, PEI will expand the Code Council’s offerings in the commercial off-site construction...Read More
The Code Council, ACCA & RESNET have partnered to develop the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA/ICC 310-2020 Standard for Grading the Installation of HVAC Systems. The standard is an effort to recognize and reward quality residential HVAC design and installations.
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce contacted the Code Council to request information about its code development process and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). On February 2, we released information to the Committee that explains our role in helping communities around...Read More
Global Resiliency Dialogue releases a report, The Use of Climate Data and Assessment of Extreme Weather Event Risks in Building Codes around the World, detailing how building codes around the world use climate data to address...Read More
The Code Council announced the theme for its 41st annual Building Safety Month: “Prevent, Prepare, Protect. Building Codes Save.” Held in May, the campaign is meant to raise awareness about the importance of building codes in ensuring safety in the spaces in which we live, work and...Read More
The Code Council’s Board of Directors heard verbal testimony from members & stakeholders about potentially transitioning the IECC from a code development to a standards development process. We have more information about ICC's role in supporting energy efficiency through codes & standards.
The Code Council launched two online building code tools (U.S. code adoption database & the Global Building Codes Tool) for building safety professionals and the public to access free information about building code usage in their...Read More
Registration has closed to testify or provide written comments to the International Code Council Board of Directors related to the International Energy Conservation...Read More
On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law new legislation that authorizes $304 million in funds for carbon monoxide detectors in federally assisted housing. The legislation ensures that carbon monoxide alarms are installed in a manner that meets the standards described in the Code...Read More
The deadline to submit proposed changes to the 2024 International Codes (I-Codes), Group A, is Monday, January 11, 2021, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. All interested parties must submit their proposals through the code development website,
The Code Council Board of Directors is considering updating the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and Ch. 11 of the International Residential Code (IRC) using the ICC standards process based on stakeholder feedback for improvement to the IECC development...Read More
Recently, the Blue Ribbon Committee discussed the following items: Federal Preemption, Voter Guides/Voter Acknowledgment, International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Development Process
This new task force – made up of building safety, health and other experts – will develop resources to prepare buildings and communities worldwide for disease-related...Read More
HUD recognized the 2009 ICC A117.1 & the 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018 International Building Code as “safe harbors” for compliance with the #FHA accessibility requirements. This final rule will go into effect on March 8, 2021.
The Alliance for National and Community Resilience (ANCR) released the third of its Community Resilience Benchmarks—the water benchmark, which effectively addressees the resilience of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater...Read More
The Code Council, the Florida Home Builders Association and the Building Officials Association of Florida have released a joint publication, Significant Changes to the Florida Building Code: Building and...Read More
This week, FEMA released its landmark study, “Building Codes Save: A National Study,” featuring an in-depth look at the quantified benefits—avoided losses to buildings and building contents—from adopting modern building codes and...Read More
The guideline outlines common principles and best practices designed to save lives by reducing risk and preventing devastating...Read More
The International Code Council honored outstanding individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to their communities, the building safety industry and the Code Council at a special virtual awards event during the inaugural ICC Learn Live[MN1] .
The International Code Council has begun its 2024 code development process and confirmed its Committee Action Hearings will leverage a virtual model for participants for the first time in the organization’s...Read More
As the world continues to navigate pandemic restrictions, many businesses have relied on outdoor seating spaces to continue serving their communities throughout the COVID-19 considerations. As a result of the nuanced and regulated nature of adding outdoor seating, the International Code Council...Read More
The Code Council recently published “Recommended Practices for Remote Virtual Inspections,” a guideline governmental jurisdictions should consider for an effective and consistent remote virtual inspections...Read More
The publication provides an overview of requirements for mass timber construction as found in the 2015, 2018, and 2021 International Building...Read More
Starting August 3, 2020, the International Code Council will be accepting preorders for the 2021 edition of its International Codes (I-Codes), the most widely used and highly regarded set of building safety codes in the...Read More
Manufacturers will benefit from more private sector options for product...Read More
The new seismic design manuals have been updated to reference the 2018 IBC and are available in both PDF and a new eBook...Read More
Code developers and research organizations from the U.S., Australia, Canada, and New Zealand issue findings and opportunities for addressing changing risks in building...Read More
This new ANSI standard sets the technical specifications for the inspection, testing and labeling of a home’s water...Read More
Applications open for communities to pilot new buildings and housing...Read More
Companies and building managers can access free resources at the Code Council’s Coronavirus Response...Read More
Apply within the next two weeks to help shape the most widely used and highly regarded set of building safety codes in the world...Read More
The Code Council and its partners underscore the value of a well-trained workforce for maintaining a safe built environment...Read More
Week 3 of the international campaign highlights resiliency, sustainability and...Read More
Join the International Code Council and RESNET for a free webinar about the new water efficiency...Read More
KP Public Affairs will work closely with the Code Council, its members and key stakeholders on matters of mutual interest in the building safety...Read More
Week one of the international campaign focuses on disaster...Read More
Guy Tomberlin will help lead the Code Council’s efforts to advance PMG codes, standards and resources to support the plumbing and mechanical...Read More
Joint comments support expansion of ‘safe harbors’ for compliance with the Fair Housing...Read More
This year’s campaign promotes “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World” and includes resources on important topics like disaster...Read More
Vice President of Government Affairs Gabe Maser joins the ICC Pulse Podcast to share information about the CARES Act, stimulus package and how it can help state, local, tribal and territorials governments....Read More
The International Code Council offers a free webinar series and how-to documents for building and fire departments to transition to a virtual work...Read More
The results of the survey tell us how jurisdictions throughout the U.S. are keeping up with inspections, new building permits and new construction...Read More
The Code Council has extended the deadline for ICC awards to Friday, May...Read More
Mohamed Ahmed Amer will support stakeholders in the Middle East region implementing the Code Council’s family of solutions....Read More
Homeland Security’s CISA office releases guidance on essential critical infrastructure workers to determine functions that should continue during the coronavirus pandemic....Read More
The updated Indiana Residential Code, based on the 2018 International Residential Code, strengthens provisions for safety, energy efficiency and resiliency in residential buildings throughout the...Read More
For nearly four decades, World of Modular has provided the opportunity for building professionals to network, learn from high-profile experts, discuss industry issues and more...Read More
O’Neil will help enhance the association’s digital transformation by creating an enterprise-wide digital strategy for products and...Read More
The Code Council family of solutions sponsored several activities to network and learn about the latest research and technologies in the...Read More
The IPC and IMC are revised on a three-year cycle through the Code Council's highly respected consensus code development process that draws upon the expertise of hundreds of plumbing, mechanical, building and safety experts from across North America. With updates every three years, building codes...Read More
The Code Council applauds the Maryland Plumbing Board for its recent adoption of the 2018 IPC and the 2018 IFGC, effective December 30,...Read More
The American Wood Council and the Code Council have released a joint publication intended to aid in the structural design of wood...Read More
The Agency updates its Recovery Interim Policy Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications and Standards for Public Assistance, which leverages the International Codes to mitigate against risks from wildfire and other natural...Read More
ICC and ICC-ES joins more than 80,000 residential construction and design professionals from around the world at the 2020 National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Las...Read More
This year’s conference will offer three days of building safety training from leading experts in the industry, expansive networking opportunities, educational sessions and much...Read More
The measure requires that privatized military housing meet requirements set by a nationally recognized, consensus-based, model property maintenance code, such as...Read More
Workshop in Barbados brings together construction standards developers, implementers and financing agencies to promote...Read More
For its 40th year, the global campaign will address a new topic each week on keeping our communities safe and...Read More
The report recommends that FEMA partner with the International Code Council to improve public awareness of codes’...Read More
The Code Council and RESNET create new voluntary certification for building safety...Read More
The International Code Council’s and ANCR’s Ryan Colker testified on the importance of the program to the building safety...Read More
This move will expand the reach of the Code Council into strategically important markets and help to strengthen building...Read More
Chapters can take advantage of a modern website hosting service that can be personalized with your specific information and...Read More
Experts from the U.S., Australia, Canada and New Zealand come together to explore common threats caused by increasingly extreme...Read More
Funding also provided to train code officials and the construction industry in the latest codes...Read More
DowelLam is the first all-wood mechanically laminated mass timber panel in North America, providing architects, engineers and developers greater versatility in designing with mass...Read More
These individuals and organizations are recognized for their accomplishments and service to their communities, the building safety industry and the Code...Read More
Issued by the Alliance for National and Community Resilience, these benchmarks help U.S. communities prepare for...Read More
The ICC Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for the membership association, which includes code officials, design professionals, engineers and the building...Read More
The Code Council’s Annual Business Meeting will be broadcast live on Monday, October 21, beginning at 8am/PDT.
The event starts this Sunday and includes a free expo, expert training sessions, and public hearings on the 2021...Read More
The company continues its commitment to customer service with expanded report holder...Read More
Findings show that over 12 years counties that used the IPC saved $38 billion in construction costs and saw an additional 166,000...Read More
The International Code Council is expanding its suite of building safety products to better serve Spanish-speaking...Read More
Manufacturers may continue to obtain formaldehyde emission listing through...Read More
Read about the candidates running for the Code Council Board of Directors this...Read More
Download this year’s ABM notice, call for board nominations, proposed member resolutions, proposed bylaw amendment, and relevant...Read More
The city joins the majority of U.S. jurisdictions in adopting the most widely used building codes in the...Read More
The new certifications assess compliance to the CAN/CSA F378 Solar Collectors and CAN/CSA F379 Packaged Solar Domestic Hot Water...Read More
The publication concisely summarizes the most important provisions related to the use of wood and wood products as they appear in the 2018 International Building Code...Read More
This year’s event features an impressive line-up of speakers include world-renowned expert Dame Judith...Read More
New National Mitigation Investment Strategy broadly encourages communities to adopt and enforce current codes, which saves lives, time and...Read More
UMA Solar and Techno-Solis were awarded the first OG-400 certifications for their solar swimming pool water heating systems from the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation...Read More
Experts discussed various pathways to developing a nationally applicable approach to seismic functional recovery for...Read More
The International Code Council and Winn’s Career Education, two leading plumbing educational providers in the U.S., signed an agreement to deliver joint training on a broad array of plumbing and fuel gas code...Read More
Code Council and General Code Announce Merger
The Code Council has announced that New Jersey-based Coded Systems has merged with General Code, a member of the Code Council family of...Read More
ICC Evaluation Service has issued a PMG listing, PMG-1541, for the Uponor AquaSAFE™ fire sprinkler pipe and fittings system for use in wet-pipe...Read More
The campus will expand NTA testing capabilities and will focus on fire testing and other key test solutions for...Read More
Hi-VAWT’s DS3000 small wind turbine is the latest model to achieve certification under the ICC-ES Small Wind Certification Council Small Wind Turbine Program.Hi-VAWT’s DS3000 small wind turbine is the latest model to achieve certification under the ICC-ES Small Wind Certification Council Small...Read More
The acquisition will add laboratory and testing capabilities to the Code Council service...Read More
Apply soon for a Code of Honor Scholarship
If you are an ICC Governmental Member Voting Representative, don't miss your chance to apply for a Code of Honor Scholarship to support your attendance at ICC's Public Comment Hearings, October 23-30, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Applications are being...Read More
Researchers at Colorado State University are predicting a slightly below-average hurricane season this year, with about 13 named storms and five...Read More
Code Council external website will be down Tuesday morning
Due to implementation of a homepage redesign, our website will be unavailable from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 23. However, the ICC Store and MyICC will still be...Read More
The newest Sustainability Membership Council subcommittee is calling all interested parties and industry experts to attend a new event that will dive into the future of energy efficiency and...Read More
Code Council Board Director Stuart Tom will speak on the importance of building codes and their role in emergency management at an upcoming PrepTalks Symposium on April...Read More
The Code Council Building Membership Council Governing Committee will hold a meeting on April 28, 2019, in Albuquerque, N.M., during the 2019 committee action hearings. The meeting is open to the...Read More
The Building Membership Council issued a call for its Outreach, Best Practices and Raise the Profile...Read More
ANCR launches new committee to develop housing resilience benchmarks
The benchmarks provide U.S. communities guidelines to determine the resilience of their housing stock and cover quantity, affordability, emergency shelters and...Read More
The ACCA and RESNET have teamed up to create a joint ANSI standard on the evaluation of HVAC installation. RESNET is posting the draft standard 30 days before the formal public review and comment process...Read More
The deadline is April 29, 2019, to submit comments to the second draft of the ICC 700-2020 National Green Building...Read More
The latest CodeNotes provides a description of the most common solar water heating systems used for residential and small commercial...Read More
The Chicago City Council voted to modernize their building code based on the International Codes, which will advance building safety in Chicago, contribute to creating consistent codes across the state, and help the city and the region attract more...Read More
The Code Council is accepting applications until April 15, 2019, for the Off-Site and Modular Construction Standard Consensus Committee (IS-OSMC), which will develop two new ICC off-site and modular construction...Read More
While no structure can be 100-percent tornado-proof, it's critical to ensure homes and businesses have strong roots as tornado season...Read More
Join a wide variety of public and private organizations this May to create safer communities...Read More
The Code Council promoted the continued use of its products and services in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on a recent trade...Read More
The International Code Council is accepting applications until April 15, 2019, for the Off-Site and Modular Construction Standard Consensus Committee (IS-OSMC), which will develop two new ICC off-site and modular construction...Read More
The Code Council revised its consensus procedures pursuant to American National Standards Institute essential...Read More
New changes address retaining walls, mass walls, vehicle impact protection and reuse of buried drain and sewer...Read More
Check out the new Building Safety Month website and learn about how you can promote building safety in your...Read More
The registration deadline for Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 4-day pilot training course on the E2460 Advanced Building Science Series is Monday, April...Read More
The building valuation data provides the average construction cost per square foot, which can be used to determine permit fees for a...Read More
The new myICC portal provides Code Council members with updated features including fast performance, advanced search capabilities and...Read More
Primary representatives must complete the online validation process by March 29 for their governmental member voting representatives to be eligible to vote at this year’s Online Assembly Floor Motion...Read More
Join the International Code Council and other plumbing industry experts in a special roundtable discussion on Mitigating Water Leaks in Premise Plumbing Systems in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April...Read More
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current state of commercial and residential property building code adoption and enforcement for communities participating in the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule...Read More
The Innovation in Code Administration Award recognizes fire and building organizations for innovation in the delivery of code administration services in their...Read More
The global campaign focuses on ensuring that clean water is available to...Read More
The new codes will help Member States improve the energy efficiency of their buildings and support energy conservation...Read More
ICC-ES, DIBt & CABR sign Memorandum of Understanding
The trilateral Memorandum of Understanding helps to streamline the evaluation processes for manufacturers in North America, the European Union and...Read More
2019 Committee Action Hearings
The code development hearings in April provide all interested parties an opportunity to review proposed changes to the 2021...Read More
The deadline to apply for the ICC Off-Site and Modular Construction Standard Consensus Committee is April...Read More
The 2019 Guideline for the Safe Use of ISO Intermodal Shipping Containers Repurposed as Buildings and Building Components provides an overview of how to design, review and approve repurposed shipping...Read More
The new binational Rainwater Harvesting Systems Standard sets guidelines for the safe implementation of rainwater harvesting components and systems in the U.S. and...Read More
As use of off-site construction grows, the Code Council partners with industry leader to develop new...Read More
The FEMA Mitigation Assessment Team analyzed the effects of Hurricane Michael's impact on buildings in the Florida...Read More
