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A Message From the CEO (Wrapping 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026)

Watch this important member message from John Belcik, CEO, International Code Council, that includes a recap of the 2025 ICC Annual Conference, Expo and Hearings, an invitation to the 2026 ICC Leadership Week + Hearings, more information on the Pro Codes Act, and more! Watch now

 

 

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ICC Leads International Dialogue at COP 30

From Nov. 10-21, 2025, ICC once again joined global stakeholders participating in the UN Global Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, to elevate the importance of having strong, right-sized building codes supported by a robust ecosystem for compliance to ensure both resilience and sustainability in the built environment. Read more

 

 

 

 

 

 

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From the Editors: 15 of Our Favorite Building Safety Journal Articles From 2025

For the International Code Council (ICC) and the building safety industry, 2025 was filled with significant advancements, forward-thinking projects and distinguished accomplishments. The editorial team of the Building Safety Journal has curated a list of the 15 articles that capture the essence of the year.

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Episode 65: Lahaina’s Fire and the Future of Resilient Building in Hawaii

In the latest episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we gathered key experts to discuss the Lahaina fire and Hawaii wildfires, emphasizing building safety and codes — how they shaped the disaster, what they reveal about vulnerabilities, what could change going forward, and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Proposed Committee Interpretation Posted for ICC Membership Review and Comment

A proposed Committee Interpretation to Section 503.1 General of the 2024 International Building Code® (IBC) was posted for ICC Membership review and comment on Nov. 26, 2025. The review and comment period will end Dec. 27, 2025.  Learn more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Report Highlights Building Codes as Solution to Stabilizing Insurance Markets

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s recent whitepaper, The Path to Affordability and Availability in Homeowners Insurance, adherence to the most recent International Codes® (I-Codes®) could be a key policy solution to stabilize insurance markets. The report estimates that “if all new buildings were constructed to meet these standards, the U.S. could prevent more than $600 billion in losses by 2060.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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