Membership Resources

New option for showcasing your membership

ICC — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:05:46 GMT

The landscape for showcasing your membership is changing. The Code Council is excited to begin providing digital badges that recognize your Code Council membership and it can be shared easily on many different platforms from your social media channels to professional networks.

Number of Master Code Professionals continues to grow

ICC — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:01:36 GMT

The International Code Council’s Master Code Professional (MCP) designation is the highest level of Code Council certification and is the “gold standard” for demonstrating proficiency in the code profession.

Close to failing: American infrastructure scores a C- on new ASCE report card

ICC — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:03:14 GMT

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.

Code Council opens applications for its IECC development committees

ICC — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:57:08 GMT

The International Code Council announced its call for committees for the development of its 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Significant changes to the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code

ICC — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:56:11 GMT

A modification to Section 403.8.3 (Threaded Joint Sealing) states that the text was revised to require the use of thread joint sealants (aka, joint compounds, pipe dope, pipe tape).

ICC Members: Shaping the safety of the world around us — Eirene Knott

ICC — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:38:30 GMT

Code professionals ensure building safety today, for a stronger tomorrow. As the individuals behind modern codes and standards, these professionals are responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of codes and standards, shaping the safety of the world around us, and serve as the safety foundation for our buildings.

International Code Council releases new framework to address energy efficiency needs across the entire building industry

ICC — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:36:12 GMT

The International Code Council, the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions, released a new framework to assist governments and building industry stakeholders in meeting energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Tall mass timber interest drives demand for special inspector certification

ICC — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:34:24 GMT

In July, California is expected to become the latest state in the U.S. to embrace the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) provisions for tall mass timber (TMT), joining Washington, Oregon, Utah and the city of Denver as places that have permitted the design and construction of mass timber buildings up to 18 stories.

Women sound off on building safety in podcasts

ICC — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:29:54 GMT

The ICC Pulse Podcast is a monthly podcast that offers listeners the inside scoop on the International Code Council and the building safety industry. Episodes of the ICC Pulse Podcast feature interviews with leading female industry experts discussing a wide range of topics, including current events and new technologies.

ICC Pulse Podcast SPECIAL EDITION: Securing Clean & Abundant Water

ICC — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:44:35 GMT

RESTalk Host Bill Spohn interviews RESNET Program Director Ryan Meres and Code Council Executive Director of Sustainability Programs Dave Walls for this special ICC and RESNET collaboration episode for Building Safety Month. The guests discuss the new water ratings standard, water efficiency and conservation.