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ICC and ICC-ES Sponsor Design and Construction Week

February 13, 2019

Bringing together more than 80,000 professionals, DCW is one of North America’s largest gatherings of the residential design and construction industry.

ICC-ES and ITC-CNR Sign Historic Agreement

January 17, 2019

The memorandum of understanding will streamline evaluation processes for U.S. and Italian manufacturers, save time and money, and reduce barriers to trade.

2019 Building Safety Month Theme: ‘No Code, ‘No Confidence’

December 17, 2018

In its 39^th year, the international campaign raises awareness about the importance of modern building codes and strong code enforcement.

ICC-ES Scope of Accreditation Expanded in Mexico

December 5, 2018

ICC-ES PMG listing report holders can apply for recognition for flushometers; shower fixtures; toilets; fill and flush valves for toilets and urinals; and plumbing supply fittings.

ICC Welcomes Three Key New Employees

December 3, 2018

Ryan Colker, Karl Fippinger and Catherine Vinson will help advance the association’s building safety mission and its focus on innovation and customer service.

ICC Gives Initial Approval of Mass Timber Code Proposals

October 31, 2018

The 14 code changes proposal will face a full ICC vote in November.

PHCC Names International Code Council as Newest Corporate Partner

October 5, 2018

Through this alliance, PHCC members will have increased access to I-Codes books and training, potentially through the PHCC associations.

Ending Legionnaires’ Disease

Health care facilities should have a regimen of testing water systems and use supplemental disinfection to control the Legionella bacteria.

August 22, 2018

We have learned much about controlling the growth and spread of Legionella bacteria in water systems. Health-care facilities are especially vulnerable. ASHRAE-compliant water management programs can reduce the risk for Legionella and other pathogens in their water systems.