Building Safety Journal

The International Codes® (I-Codes®), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable structures. The I-Codes are the most widely adopted set of model codes globally, implemented in all 50 U.S. states and many countries around the world.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers many certifications and Combination Designations to help support the career development of building safety professionals. Chief among them is the Master Code Professional (MCP™), the highest level of designation the ICC offers. MCP recipients demonstrate a commitment to building safety, diverse code knowledge and a high level of self-initiative.

The 2026 International Code Council (ICC) Annual Conference and Expo (Oct. 18–21) is right around the corner. Scheduled to take place at the glorious Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee – the largest non-casino resort in the United States – attendees can look forward to a one-of-a-kind experience in Music City.

The International Code Council (ICC) and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) have announced the publication of the updated ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2026 American National Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance, following approval by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The revised standard provides updated guidance for the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools, spas and other aquatic facilities.

In urban development and public safety, effective collaboration among regulatory agencies is fundamental. Building departments and code enforcement play a primary role in ensuring structures comply with adopted safety and health standards. Their effectiveness, however, is strengthened through partnerships with zoning officials, fire marshals, environmental health (EH) departments, state boiler inspectors and state licensing agencies.

In the food service industry and other sectors that generate grease-laden waste, managing fats, oils and greases (FOGs) is critical to maintaining a healthy, functional sanitary sewer system. FOG management can cause severe infrastructure problems, including blockages, overflows and costly repairs. To reduce these issues, the International Plumbing Code® (IPC), along with regulations established by the International Code Council (ICC), emphasizes installing grease interceptors.

What began as a camera crew and a YouTube series has since expanded to include members from every region of the world. Now, members of the International Plumbers Network (IPN) have returned to where it all started: the Pfister’s Faucets headquarters.hose members spent time in the design and testing labs and contributed to an open discussion about the future of the plumbing trade.

Global experts recently convened in Maribor, Slovenia, for the 51st CIB W062 Symposium on Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings. The event was hosted by the University of Maribor and sponsored by industry leaders like the International Code Council (ICC), and leading manufacturers Aliaxis and Geberit.

The International Code Council (ICC) recently unveiled the redesign of its flagship code development process program, cdpACCESS®. Code development users and administrators can learn more about the changes – including the streamlined proposal building workflow and updated panel layout (which is now organized into simple tabs for improved navigation) – in an upcoming webinar. Taking place on Thursday, Oct.

From Sept. 9–11, the Building Code Action Committee (BCAC), Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC), and Plumbing, Mechanical & Fuel Gas Code Action Committee (PMGCAC) met for hybrid meetings in Rosemont, IL. The meetings brought together approximately 100 committee members and interested parties in person, and with more than 100 additional participants attending virtually, to start preparation for the development of code change proposals for the 2030 International Codes® (I-Codes®).