From November 11-22, 2024, the International Code Council joined global stakeholders participating in the UN Global Climate Change Conference (COP29) for the fourth consecutive year to advance the safety and…
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International Code Council鈥檚 Building Safety Mission Takes a Global Stage at COP29
The Code Council joined with key stakeholders to advance concrete action on building-related initiatives designed to help countries achieve their carbon reduction commitments.
Code Corner: 2021 International Fuel Gas Code Chapter 3: General Regulations
The Building Safety Journal鈥檚 series,鈥疌ode Corner,鈥痚xplores sections of the I-Codes each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we鈥檙e spotlighting Chapter 3 of the鈥疘nternational Fuel Gas Code: General Regulations.
The鈥疘nternational Codes庐鈥�(I-Codes), developed by the International Code Council, are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable…
Establishment of NACO as the First Sovereign Chapter of the International Code Council
The Board introduced and approved a new category of Code Council chapters, known as Sovereign Chapters, and NACO now stands as the first Sovereign Chapter.
聽On October 19, 2024, at the International Code Council Board of Directors meeting in Long Beach, California, the Board approved the establishment of the Native American Code Officials (NACO) as…
International Code Council Exhibits and Participates in a Panel Discussion on Sustainable Building Practices at Big 5 Global in Dubai
The Code Council鈥檚 participation in Big 5 Global reflects its commitment to fostering safe and resilient building practices throughout the MENA region.
The International Code Council will be participating in the upcoming Big 5 Global exhibition in Dubai, a leading trade show that attracts thousands of construction industry professionals from around the…
One Thing About the Code Council: Consulting Services
This article will provide an overview of the Code Council鈥檚 consulting services and highlight the importance of this service for codes/standards development, implementation and application.
The鈥疧ne Thing About the Code Council鈥痵eries鈥痮ffers focused insights into our people, services, codes and standards. The series showcases different parts of the International Code Council family of solutions and their…
New Report Illustrates How Local Governments Can Address Housing Shortages and Affordability
The recently released 2024 Case for Innovation in Housing: How Local Governments Can Drive Solutions report explores how local governments can address housing shortages and affordability through innovative strategies.
The current shortage of affordable and available housing creates significant challenges for individuals and families, driving up costs and limiting access to stable homes. Housing innovation is essential to overcome…
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