Tag: International Code Council

In a Building Safety Month wrap up, experts from the International Code Council discuss why building codes are critical to establishing and ensuring the safety of the built environment.

International Code Council’s 44th annual Building Safety Month campaign continues into its third week with insight into the roles and responsibilities of building safety professionals.

The theme this year is "Mission Possible." This week's focus is on learning how building safety affects us all and how you can help your community.

Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.

The International Code Council explores how automatic door requirements improve building accessibility for Building Safety Month.

The International Code Council’s 2023 campaign focuses on how building safety is personal, local, and global.

Facility executives play a key role in advancing on-site non-potable water reuse to help create a sustainable future.

When it comes to emergency management, uniform guidelines help facilities and communities handle natural disasters safely and efficiently.

With demand increasing, ICC and RESNET are developing an ANSI standard to inspect buildings remotely.

Modern building codes and standards are the foundation of fire adapted communities, helping to reduce risk and increase community resilience from all hazards including wildfire.

Florida takes the top spot for strongest building code, followed by Virginia, in the 2021 Rating the States ranking of hurricane readiness.

The International Code Council's 41st annual awareness campaign about building safety features free resources and events for the public.

Building Safety Month 2021 celebrates the industry’s resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and looks to continue creating safe and sustainable buildings and communities.

ICC Community Development Solutions and Inspected partner to make remote virtual inspections accessible to code officials, homeowners, and contractors across the county.

As the frequency and severity of natural hazards continue to increase year-over-year, a new FEMA study reaffirms that building codes continue to be the best first line of defense.

Before setting up your tent or other enclosures, consider these four questions to ensure code compliance and life safety.

The International Code Council document outlines guidance for RVIs, which are useful when buildings are inaccessible during a pandemic, but also for dangerous environments or other circumstances.

Celebrating its 40th year, the 2020 campaign promotes “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World” and includes resources on important topics like disaster preparedness.

ACI 562-19 gives building officials increased confidence that concrete repairs are performed in a way that provides an acceptable level of protection for the public.

Proper planning can help prevent many “what ifs,” as well as help save lives and get your business back on track quicker following a natural disaster.