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The International Code Council to host hearings for review of proposed changes to the International Codes Follow @IntlCodeCouncil for the latest developments from this meeting

Livestream available at www.iccsafe.org/webcast 

  WHAT: Participants at the 2019 International Code Council Committee Action Hearings will consider potential changes to the model codes based on proposals and feedback from the building safety community, including code officials, architects, builders, engineers, and fire and energy conservation professionals, among others. The proceedings will be…

The Code Council calls for input on changes to the building codes that keep our communities safe and resilient

The code development hearings in April provide all interested parties an opportunity to review proposed changes to the 2021 I-Codes 

Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council is hosting its 2019 Committee Action Hearings from April 28 to May 8, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hearing participants will address potential changes to the International Codes (I-Codes) based on proposals from…

The Code Council applauds advancement of public schools infrastructure bill

This legislation would invest $100 billion to repair and rebuild public schools to the latest building codes 

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor passed the Rebuild America’s Schools Act (RASA) of 2019 (H.R. 865). This legislation creates a $70 billion grant program and $30 billion tax credit bond program targeted to help address significant health and…

Design, building codes and emergency strategies play critical role in residence hall safety

(St. Louis, MO, Jan. 17, 2019) One of the elements of safe residence hall design is proper evacuation of the building. When someone enters a building, eventually they will have to exit, sometimes quickly in the case of an emergency. Building codes, emergency strategies and thoughtful design all play important roles in protecting the health, welfare and safety of residence hall occupants when an…

New National Institute of Building Sciences study finds that modern, regularly updated building codes mitigate costly damage

The International Codes create jobs and minimize insurance premiums and business interruptions following natural disasters

Washington, D.C. –The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) released the Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2018 Interim Report at their annual conference, Building Innovation 2019. The study found that adopting the 2018 International Codes (I-Codes) generates a…

Building codes are a crucial element of disaster recovery

In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, civic leaders on the national and state levels recognize the importance of strong building codes for pre- and post-disaster mitigation

Washington, D.C.­– Modern, regularly updated building codes are the key to preparing for and recovering quickly from a disaster. Studies consistently show that the adoption and implementation of current building codes is one…

Pennsylvania takes major steps toward modernizing its building and plumbing codes

After nearly a decade, the Commonwealth will update its Uniform Construction Code based on the 2015 International Codes

Washington, D.C. –The Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) approved the update of its state building code, the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), based on the 2015 International Codes (I-Codes). The I-Codes are a family of modern, comprehensive and…