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Part 2: John Belcik, CEO, International Code Council, Shares His Vision for ICC and the Path Ahead

This January marks John Belcik’s first year as CEO of the International Code Council (ICC). After a productive year working alongside ICC members, partners, the Board of Directors and staff, the Building Safety Journal spoke with Belcik about what’s next.  Read more

 

 

 

Geothermal HVAC Systems: Harnessing the Earth for Sustainable Comfort

These systems leverage the earth’s stable underground temperature to provide heating and cooling with remarkable efficiency and longevity. For code officials, inspectors and contractors, understanding the technology, its benefits and the regulatory framework is essential to supporting safe and effective installations.

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ICC Delivers the First Cayman Islands Custom Building Code

ICC presented representatives from the Cayman Islands Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure with the islands’ first custom building code. While the Ministry has adopted previous versions of the International Codes® (I-Codes®), the Cayman Islands Building Code is the first to be published under its name, signifying the islands’ ownership of the code. Read more

 

 

 

 

 

Public Comments Requested on the 2030 International Energy Conservation Code®

The ICC Board has established a new framework for developing the 2030 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®) that moves its content into two documents, the IECC and IECC Expanded. This split ensures that ICC continues to develop energy codes that meet the varied needs of jurisdictions in the U.S. and around the globe. Learn more

 

 

 

 

Just Announced: ICC-ES Electrical Division

ICC-ES’s new Electrical Division will deliver globally recognized testing, inspection and certification services that will help electrical and automation manufacturers bring safe, compliant products to market quickly and efficiently. Read more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How the Ohio Board of Building Standards is Creating a New Pathway to Building Inspector

By providing the training directly, the Ohio Board of Building Standards removes the traditional requirement for a set number of years of prior experience. Jayden Ashford is currently paving his way to becoming a building inspector as a result of this new program. Watch now

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominations Are Now Open for the 2026 International Code Council Awards & Honorary Membership

Each year ICC provides an opportunity for individuals to recognize their colleagues and peers for the important work they do by highlighting their achievements in leadership, innovation and community service. The 2026 ICC Awards Program, which includes honorary membership, is now open and accepting nominations through March 15, 2026. Learn more

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Code Council Launches New Code Enforcement Program

The ICC Code Enforcement Program offers access to a wide range of tools designed to help building department personnel stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of code enforcement, regardless of being new to code enforcement or an experienced professional. Learn more

 

 

 

 

ICC Announces Public Review Period for Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam Plastic Insulation Standard

The goal of the standard is to develop a performance standard based upon existing ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria and related documents for spray-applied foam plastic insulation for use by industry and inclusion in construction codes. The draft of ICC 1100 is available for public comment through March 30, 2026. Learn more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affordable Housing: What Experts Say About Zoning & Permitting

In December 2025, the International Code Council (ICC), Pew Charitable Trusts, the National League of Cities and the American Planning Association convened a national roundtable to explore effective permitting and zoning practices that support affordability Learn more

 

 

 

 

ICC Board Concludes Review of ICC 605, Announces Path Forward for Future Wildland-Urban Interface Code Development

While ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard, is being sunset, the work completed will play a meaningful role in shaping the next generation of wildland-urban interface codes. Staff have been instructed to identify relevant concepts from the ICC 605 development process and integrate them into the 2030 IWUIC development cycle. Learn more

 

 

 

 

 

NYC Advances Building Safety and Sustainability with Adoption of Updated Energy and Existing Building Codes

New York City has adopted the 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®) and the NYC Existing Building Code based on the International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®). These decisions are a testament to the City’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in building safety and sustainability. Read more