Washington — The 2018 International Green Construction Code (2018-IgCC) was released by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), International Code Council, ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering ...

Substantial structural damage (SSD) is a defined term within the International Code Council (ICC) building code library, which assesses the reduction in load-bearing ...

Ohio recently joined the majority of states – and many nations – in adopting the International Plumbing, Building, and Mechanical Codes (IPC®, IBC®, and IMC®) in March 2024. These codes are part of ...

Ahead of updating the city’s guiding documents and plans, Tupelo officials have agreed to revise its fire prevention and protection rules alongside its building regulations. The Tupelo City ...

The International Code Council will host its 2019 Committee Action Hearings from April 28-May 8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hearing participants will address potential changes to the International ...

Recognizing that the rehabilitation of existing structures represents approximately half of all U.S. building construction activity, comprehensive codes that deal specifically with this type of ...

The International Code Council has approved a change to restroom standards recommended by the American Institute of Architects and the National Center for Transgender Equality that will update single ...

New York City is aligning its building code to be more closely aligned with international model standards and state requirements. January 30, 2026 New York City has made a major change in its approach ...

New York City is aligning its building code to be more closely aligned with international model standards and state requirements. December 19, 2025 New York City is updating its building code to ...