View newsletter online

Connect with us.

Training & Member Forum Roadshow stops in Sacramento

International Code Council Board of Directors President M. Dwayne Garriss and Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims hosted the third stop of ICC's Training & Member Forum Roadshow on July 17 in Sacramento. The event addressed topics of particular interest to California building and code professionals, and was held exclusively for ICC members interested in deepening their knowledge of the 2016 California Building Standards Code, Title 24. The Training & Member Forum Roadshow had stops in Los Angeles, Calif., Arlington, Texas, and Sacramento, Calif. The next stop will be on Sept. 11 in Columbus, Ohio.

There is much to be learned from our local chapters

International Code Council Board of Directors President Dwayne Garriss and Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims met with chapter leaders in Portland, Ore., Boise, Idaho, and Bellevue, Wash., to discuss how the Code Council can best serve its chapters and members.

Early-bird registration ends tomorrow

This year's ICC Annual Conference & Expo — set for Sept. 10-13 in Columbus, Ohio — will feature a combination of industry-leading educational sessions, special networking events, inspiring keynote speakers, historic building tours and the not-to-be-missed Building Safety & Design Expo. Register today to take advantage of early-bird pricing.

Think globally about codes, safety & economic trends

Building on the success of last year, ICC's Annual Conference will showcase two important and timely subjects — "Building and Fire Codes, Fire Protection, and Safety around the World" and "Global Economic Trends and Business Practices" — during the Global Connections Day event on Sept. 13.

Updated Building Valuation Data is available

The February 2017 Building Valuation Data is available. The Code Council strongly recommends that all jurisdictions actively evaluate and assess the impact of the data before utilizing it in code enforcement-related activities. The Building Valuation Data is updated in six-month intervals, with the next data available in August 2017. View the archives.

The IECC is changing the way builders insulate their homes

As more states adopt the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, insulation is top of mind for many builders, who may have to change their current practices in order to comply. Recently adopted in New York state and Dallas, the new regulations include requirements for continuous exterior insulation and more stringent air tightness requirements.

Students from schools operating ICC's High School Technical Training Program compete in the building design competition at the National Leadership and Skills Conference (SkillsUSA) in Louisville, Ky.

High School Technical Training Program concludes its sixth year

Students from schools operating the International Code Council's High School Technical Training Program were among those competing in the 53rd annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (SkillsUSA) in Louisville, Ky. SkillsUSA is a showcase of career and technical education students. More than 16,000 people, including students, teachers and business partners, participated in the week-long event.

Significant changes to the 2015 IFC

An addition to Section 907.2.11.7 (Smoke Detection System) of the 2015 International Fire Code provides an option for using a smoke detection system in lieu of single-station and multiple-station alarms in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1.

First Certified Sustainability Professional recognized

The International Code Council launched its Certified Sustainability Professional designation on July 1, and already has its first application from ICC member Ayla Jefferson of Fontana, Calif.

Mozingo lives & breathes energy codes

Relentless, innovative, dedicated and passionate: ICC member Shaunna Mozingo of Colorado Code Consulting exemplifies the energy industry's hard work on energy codes and energy efficiency in the built environment.

Nailed ledgers the cause of most deck collapses

A series of recent deck collapses that resulted in more than 50 injuries underscores the importance of thorough inspections of existing decks, says Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Frank Woeste. Woeste has followed deck collapses since 2002 and thinks that 90 percent of deck collapses are caused by a failed — usually nailed — ledger connection.

In-demand Plan Review Institute returns

The Code Council's sellout event — the Plan Review Institute, Oct. 2-6 in Chicago — returns with nationally recognized instructor John M. Gibson Jr. This five-day event will include interactive exercises that detail best practices for performing residential, structural and nonstructural plan reviews. Register today.

BCAP adds new features to popular code status maps

The Building Codes Assistance Project added several new features to its popular code status maps. You can now view the commercial and residential code status for all states (along with the next anticipated code update) using this convenient table.

Zubia joins New Mexico Congressional race

Former International Code Council Board President Adolf Zubia announced his intention to join the race for Congress in New Mexico's southern district, where he said he would work toward investing in renewable energy.

The rise of renting in the U.S.

Ten years after the U.S. housing market crashed, more U.S. households are headed by renters than at any point since at least 1965, according to the Pew Research Center. Conversely, as home ownership rates fall, what does this mean for single-family developers and builders? Is this an opportunity or a challenge?

ICC affiliate sponsors