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
The deadline to submit nominations for this year's ICC awards and ICC Honorary Members is March 15,...Read More
The study will focus on energy efficient construction and create tools for enhanced plan review and...Read More
During Design and Construction Week, the ICC Family of Companies sponsored a number of activities to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building...Read More
The memorandum of agreement, signed with the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, is based on a mutual interest to raise awareness of international building safety...Read More
The International Code Council begins to prepare the association for the next five years and beyond with an update to the strategic planning...Read More
Code Council members can join the free ASHRAE listserv to keep up-to-date on what is happening with Standard 189.1 and the International Green Construction...Read More
IAS accredited building departments have met national standards that demonstrate competence to provide public safety service for their...Read More
This legislation would invest $100 billion to repair and rebuild public schools to the latest building...Read More
The International Code Council and NAHB released a new report detailing the most commonly found code violations according to U.S. code officials. ...Read More
The deadline to submit nominations for this year's awards is March 15,...Read More
The Group B Committee Action Hearing schedule is now available. The proposed changed to the I-Codes will be posted on March...Read More
HERS Raters can now register to take the ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification exam during the pre-conference session prior to the 2019 RESNET Building Performance Conference in New...Read More
The two-hour web sessions will help individuals develop an understanding of what General Code...Read More
The Code Council Learning Center has posted the complete 2019 training schedule online and includes a lot of new and exciting...Read More
The new ICC/CSA rainwater harvesting standard expands the flow of acceptable projects under current...Read More
Design and Construction Week brings together over 80,000 design and construction professionals for education and...Read More
Tubbs joins others preeminent to the fire safety field and whose work and experience exemplify the highest levels of professional competence and ethical...Read More
The Code Council’s Learning Center will be your training guide through the career path to becoming a certified residential plumbing...Read More
This first-of-its-kind fellowship is available annually to a building safety professional who wants to further develop leadership skills through an eligible executive development...Read More
The National Institute of Building Sciences recognized the International Code Council with its prestigious 2018 Institute Honor...Read More
The ICC Code Correlation Committee teleconference meeting for 2:00-4:00 p.m. Central on Feb. 19, 2019, will consider editorial and scoping issues related to the proposals submitted in the 2019 Group B...Read More
The new changes to the I-Codes address exit sign location, fire-protection-rated doors, labeling and water well...Read More
International Code Council Awards will be presented in several categories to honor individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to the Council and the building safety...Read More
The International Code Council’s Central Regional Office in Country Club Hills, Ill., was closed Wednesday due to dangerous weather conditions, but is expected to reopen Thursday, January 31, at 11:00 am...Read More
The 2018 Moving Forward report released by the National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council examines existing...Read More
The final actions from the 2018 proposed changes to the International Codes for Group A, which are based on and include the PCH and OGCV vote tallies, are now...Read More
The International Code Council’s Eastern Regional Office in Birmingham, Ala., is currently closed due to inclement weather. Our Membership (members@iccsafe.org), Assessment Center (askac@iccsafe.org), and Call Center (carecenter@iccsafe.org) will be unavailable. If you wish to contact these...Read More
Since its initial launch, PRONTO has improved accessibility in testing to impact building safety professionals on a local, state and global...Read More
The Code Council and NIBS have a long and close partnership as leaders in the built...Read More
Germany-based Dr.-Ing. Thomas Engleder will support the organization’s European manufacturing...Read More
Check out the latest updates to the International Mechanical Code in this first part of a four-part...Read More
A proposed committee interpretation to Section R602.10.1.2 of the 2015 International Residential Code is available for ICC membership review and comment until Jan. 25,...Read More
The Code Council converted its codes, state codes and other selected publications from protected PDF to a newer, more versatile watermark...Read More
Take part in shaping the most widely used building codes in the U.S during the Committee Action Hearings to be held Apr. 28–May 8 in Albuquerque, New...Read More
The Memorandum of Understanding will streamline evaluation processes for U.S. and Italian manufacturers, save time and money, and reduce barriers to...Read More
A retrospective of the most popular Building Safety Journal stories of...Read More
This unique benchmark document provides specific guidelines for increasing the safety, sustainability and resilience of communities’ building...Read More
The International Codes create jobs and minimize insurance premiums and business interruptions following natural...Read More
Share your expertise at the 2019 International Code Council Annual Conference in Las Vegas on October 20–23, 2019. Proposals are due Friday, May...Read More
Coming Monday, Jan. 14! A newly enhanced ICC Store to better serve our valued customers. The storefront will be unavailable during the upgrade from 10pm Friday, Jan 11 to 10pm Sunday, Jan...Read More
Expert committees will review the proposed changes to the most widely used and adopted building safety codes during the April code...Read More
Applications for the new Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship are now being...Read More
Under the leadership of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the city of Chicago is planning to update its building code using the International...Read More
A proposed committee interpretation to Section R602.10.1.2 (Offsets along a Braced Wall Line) of the 2015 International Residential Code is available for ICC membership review and comment until Jan. 25,...Read More
The Code Council joins a network of building regulatory officials from 14 different countries to discuss current global issues in building...Read More
Preliminary results of the Online Governmental Consensus Vote (OGCV) are posted online. The final results will be posted following the validation certification in...Read More
The deadline for the 2021 International Codes Group B code change proposals is Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. More information about the code development process is...Read More
The U.S. Dept. of Defense requires the use of the International Mechanical Code when it requests bids to construct, renovate or maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for properties and facilities. Read...Read More
Issued by ICC-ES and APA, the joint evaluation report is the first issued under a new product listing program for manufacturers of CLT...Read More
In its 39th year, the international campaign raises awareness about the importance of modern building codes and strong code...Read More
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rattled through Southcentral Alaska on November 30 underlined the effectiveness of the I-Codes in protecting lives and...Read More
Among many other notable items, the legacy of President George H.W. Bush includes signing the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, a comprehensive law on the federal level to address the needs of people with disabilities. Read...Read More
This compendium is the most in-depth analysis to date of the importance of building codes in relation to community...Read More
Fire Chief Tonya Hoover, superintendent of the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy, received the 2018 ICC Fire Service Award at the 2018 Annual Conference in Richmond,...Read More
The International Code Council pledges to invest in the advancement of our current and future workforce by providing individuals with opportunities to develop skills that will help them...Read More
Chapter Merit Award winners and the recipient of the prestigious Chapter of the Year Award were announced at the Chapter Presidents’ meeting at the International Code Council’s 2018 Annual Conference in Richmond,...Read More
His legacy includes the signing of groundbreaking civil rights legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act in...Read More
This year the International Code Council’s new Excellence in Public Safety Award was awarded to Frank Bush, general manager and superintendent of building for the Los Angeles Department of Building Safety, during the 2018 Annual Conference in Richmond,...Read More
Many customers with ICC-ES plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas product listing reports can now obtain recognition for use in...Read More
The International Code Council award, which recognizes excellence in promoting educational advancement of the building safety profession, was given to Colorado Code Consulting during the 2018 Annual Conference in Richmond,...Read More
These staff members will help advance the association’s building safety mission and its focus on innovation and customer...Read More
Congress established NEHRP in 1977 to reduce the long-term risk posed by earthquakes and associated seismic events like tsunamis and...Read More
The ICC-SRCC certification is highly-respected in the industry and shows compliance to necessary safety and durability...Read More
Effective December 15, the Code Council will convert I-Codes, State Codes and selected other publications from protectedPDF to a newer, more versatile Watermark...Read More
The Online Governmental Consensus Vote (OGCV) will open on Monday, November 19 and close on Friday, December 7 at 11:59 pm Pacific...Read More
Hundreds gathered and a number of code change proposals were considered at this year’s Group A Public Comment Hearings last month in Richmond,...Read More
The final Public Comment Hearing results on the 2018 proposed changes to the Group A International Codes are...Read More
On Oct. 20, 2018, the International Code Council Board of Directors held its fall meeting in Richmond, Va., in conjunction with the association’s 2018 Annual Conference. During this meeting, the board dispensed with the following notable...Read More
Code Council Board of Directors President William R. Bryant, MCP, CBO, spoke on the importance of building safety and prepping for the future by adopting and enforcing building codes at the Annual Banquet on Oct. 23, 2018, in Richmond,...Read More
The 2018 International Green Construction Code helps communities save money, protect resources, and improve the health, life and safety of their...Read More
Members of the International Code Council welcomed a new slate of officers and directors to its 2018–2019 board of directors during the Annual Business Meeting on Oct. 22, 2018, at the ICC Annual Conference in Richmond,...Read More
Christine Rose, deputy building official for the city of Fargo, N.D., received the 2018 Gerald H. Jones Code Official of the Year Award during the Members Luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018, in...Read More
The prestigious 2018 Bobby J. Fowler Award was presented posthumously to William Ronald Burton during the Annual Banquet on Oct. 23, 2018, in Richmond....Read More
The Building Safety Journal reports on the International Code Council’s awards to several individuals for their contributions to safety and resiliency in the built environment and other highlights from day three of its 2018 Annual Conference in Richmond,...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
Read news from day two of the Code Council’s 2018 Annual Conference in Richmond, Va., including the election of the new 2018–2019 board officers and directors; the Members Forum, the chapter presidents meeting, and...Read More
The Code Council Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for the association and acts as the voice of the...Read More
This year’s ICC Annual Conference and Building Safety & Design Expo in Richmond, Va., brings together building safety professionals from across the spectrum with plenty of opportunities to advance your career and network with...Read More
The Alliance for National and Community Resilience (ANCR) convened the Buildings Benchmark Committee this month in Washington, D.C., for final discussion and approval of the requirements resilient communities should demonstrate in the functional area of...Read More
