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Economic Impact of Codes & Standards

The International Code Council and the National Fire Protection Association hosted a workshop focusing on the economic impact of codes and standards. It reviewed case studies, data and methodologies measuring the economic impacts of various sectors and assessed how participants can inform similar studies related to codes and standards. Read more.

ICC joins with CALBO to aid California wildfire relief efforts

In the past few months, we've seen major devastation from hurricanes in Texas, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and now California is dealing with widespread, deadly wildfires. In light of this ongoing disaster, the International Code Council has joined with the California Building Officials (CALBO) to match funds donated to the American Red Cross up to $10,000 within the next month. We once again ask you to open your hearts and your wallets to help our friends in need. Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected. Donate today.

Calls for ICC plumbing standards committees

ICC is currently seeking applications for the Consensus Committee on Landscape Irrigation Emission Devices (IS-IEDC | ICC-802), the Consensus Committee on Storm Shelters (IS-STM | ICC 500) and the Consensus Committee on Residential High-Wind Construction (IS-RHW | ICC 600). Volunteers are one of the most important assets of the International Code Council. Read more on this opportunity to serve on an ICC standards committee.

2017 Meritorious Service Award recipient David Cook (right) receives his award from ICC Awards Committee Chairman Richard Truitt (left) during the ICC Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

David Cook receives Meritorious Service Award

The Meritorious Service Award, given in honor of Walker S. Lee and A.J. Jack Lund, is granted to an individual who has given unselfishly of time and talent in furthering the development of ICC codes and standards. The recipient of the 2017 Meritorious Service Award is David Cook who has served for 15 years as chief of the Building Codes Bureau at the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Read more.

Bracken recognized as Educator of the Year

Given in honor of Brent Snyder, a renowned ICC educator and past presiding officer, the ICC Educator of the Year Award recognizes excellence in promoting professional development. The recipient of the 2017 Educator of the Year Award is Bill Bracken, a nationally recognized expert in structural engineering and disaster response. Read more.

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visit with the Burton family of Gillette, from left, Clint, Bayelee and Cydni on Wednesday. Clint Burton was hit in the leg by a bullet in the Oct. 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas. Photo: White House

Burton family visited by President Trump, First Lady

Clint Burton, a coworker of International Code Council board member Jim Brown, was at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1 and was injured during the mass shooting in which 59 people were killed. Burton still had the bullet in his upper leg (the doctors were afraid to remove it) when he was visited by President Trump and the First Lady. Burton's son Bayelee, a recent graduate of the fire academy and a fire fighter in Gillette, Wyo., is credited with saving many lives at the scene of the shooting. Read more.

Now available: 2018 I-Codes

The 2018 International Codes (I-Codes) are now available on publicACCESS and premiumACCESS! These updated codes were released in September and reflect the most advanced building science construction methods and practices available. The I-Codes are a comprehensive, coordinated set of 15 model codes. Click here to purchase the 2018 I-Codes.

Call for input on ICC standards extended to December

The ICC Consensus Committees on Landscape Irrigation Emission Devices (IS-IEDC), Storm Shelters (IS-STM) and Residential High-Wind Construction (IS-RHW) will be developing the next edition of their respective standards, ICC 802-2014, ICC 500-2014 and ICC 600-2014. The deadline for suggested revisions or additions to the standards has been extended to Dec. 11.

Kopczynski stepped up when needed

The city of Keene, N.H., is fortunate to have had someone of ICC member Medard Kopczynski's caliber to turn to when a steady hand was needed. After stepping in to serve as city manager, Kopczynski supervised the city's planning and public works projects, enforced the city's building and health codes and property standards, and oversaw building licenses. Read more.

Solar Decathlon Building Official Thomas Meyers (left) with Project Manager Samuel Cotture (right) of Team Switzerland—Swiss Living Challenge. Photo: Swiss Living Challenge

Students build safe, technologically advanced houses

The U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon is now open for exhibition in Denver, Colo., through Oct. 15. Using the latest edition of the International Residential Code, with amendments only for accessible public tour routes, university students from around the world build and display technologically advanced houses while competing in 10 home energy and livability decathlon contests. Read more.

Earn certification in fire sprinkler, fire alarm fields

Advance your career with ICC's newest certification exams. Get certified in the commercial fire sprinkler and fire alarm fields. Register now.

Advance your career as a code official

Whether you are a current manager or a code professional on track for a leadership position, the four-day Code Official Institute, Dec. 4-7 in Phoenix, Ariz., is an opportunity to advance your code official expertise. Register now.

Building Systems Housing Summit

"Building Sweet Success" was the theme of the National Association of Home Builders Building Systems Housing Summit, that took place at Hershey Lodge from October 8-10. The International Code Council Evaluation Service is honored to have sponsored the keynote speaker, Michael Moore, President of Moore Leadership & Peak Performance. Read more.

Building department accreditation training coming to D.C. area

The International Accreditation Service will offer a two-day training program on Nov. 29-30 in Arlington, Va., for individuals interested in becoming building department lead assessors. This course is also suitable for individuals looking to better understand building department accreditation requirements. Register now.

Free webinar showcases powerful codes tool

Join us for a 60-minute free webinar offering a walkthrough of the features found on ICC's digital library premiumACCESS. Learn how to use this powerful online tool to get the most out of the codes. The next webinar is Oct. 25 at 12:00 p.m. CDT.

An innovation incubator for the disaster resilience movement

Join the nation's foremost voices in the disaster safety and resilience movement. The Code Council is a sponsor of the 2017 National Disaster Resilience Conference, which will take place Oct. 25-27 in Atlanta. Presentations, discussion panels and spotlight topics will focus on the latest in science, policy and practice to create more resilient buildings and disaster-resilient communities in the face of natural and human-caused disasters.

What we're reading, following & covering

There's a lot happening — domestically and globally — in building safety, fire prevention, sustainability and resiliency right now. Our aim is to provide busy professionals like you with a weekly run-down of the most compelling industry news stories concerning the safety, science and performance of the built environment.

Free gypsum board technical resources

Free technical resources pertaining to gypsum board are available for consumers, building professionals, code officials, inspectors and building product distributors to assist with post-hurricane rebuilding efforts. These resources, from the Gypsum Association, lay out proper methods of handling, storing, repairing and replacing gypsum boards. You can access these resources online here.

Interesting global construction trivia

Pushed out by the sky-high rental prices in glittering Hong Kong, people get by in illegally subdivided apartments (known as "coffin cubicles") that measure just 15 square feet. It's estimated that approximately 200,000 people, including 40,000 children, live in these units that cost residents HK$2,000 (over $250 USD) per month in rent.

Hookworms and the need for sanitation systems

In poverty-stricken regions with warm and moist climates and poor sanitation systems, hookworms are alive and well, affecting 740 million people globally. While hookworms were believed to be eradicated in the U.S. decades ago, a new study determined a community of people in Alabama is infected with hookworms. Read more.

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