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Dubai Municipality Joins the Code Council’s MENA Building Science Advisory Council
Dubai Municipality’s participation in this council underlines its unwavering commitment to enhancing building safety standards in Dubai and the wider MENA region.
Water Reuse in the United States
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we dive into water reuse and challenge listeners to explore how it can be a safe, innovative way to help save the world’s water supply. We also discuss with experts about breaking the stigma of water reuse and how reusing water is possible in our homes and businesses. Listen Now
International Code Council Global Collaboration Opportunities Identified in Oceania
After returning from a visit to New Zealand and Australia, Board President Stuart Tom shares his experience at the 2023 Inter-Jurisdictional Regulatory Collaboration Committee meeting in Christchurch. Read More
Water Heater Safety in the I-Codes
The installation requirements of discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination temperature and pressure relief valve mentioned in Section P2804.6.1 of the 2021 International Residential Code® and Section 504.6 of the 2021 International Plumbing Code® are extremely important. Read More
ICC Pulse Podcast 55: Tales of Code Enforcement
In this episode we highlight perspectives from code enforcement officers, including stories from being on the job and how the public perception of their profession continues to improve. We also discuss the ongoing need for training, including code official safety training to learn de-escalation and other soft skills to implement when encountering hazardous situations. Listen Now
The Importance of Building and Code Enforcement Collaboration
Understanding how codes relate to each other, and how industry professionals can work together to improve standards and regulations, is crucial for the continuous improvement of building and property maintenance codes. Read More
Commercial to Residential Conversions Encouraged by HUD and the Biden-Harris Administration
HUD released updated information on how Community Development Block Grant funding of $10 billion is available to support efforts to enhance the quantity of residential units. Inclusive of this program is the encouragement of the conversion of unused or underutilized commercial properties to residential applications. Read More