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
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
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 accepted Monday, May 27 until Friday, August 9. Read...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
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
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
This accreditation demonstrates excellence in the industry and underscores ICC’s commitment to strong, world-class products and...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
The trilateral Memorandum of Understanding helps to streamline the evaluation processes for manufacturers in North America, the European Union and...Read More
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