Building Safety Journal

As states and local jurisdictions adopt the 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes®), we code enforcement officers still find ourselves engaging moreoften with their predecessors. We investigate complaints about structures built ten, 20, 30, 50 or 100 years ago, and our job is to know what was legal at that time. We are the antiquarians of the building industry. This is a unique and exciting job.

The next ICC Action Committee (CAC) meetings are scheduled for later this summer. Following the appointment of the 2026–2029 Code Action Committees, the Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code Action Committee (PMGCAC), Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC), and Building Code Action Committee (BCAC) will hold in-person meetings in Rosemont, Illinois, from Sept. 9–11, 2026. The meetings will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O’Hare, located at 5460 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois.

As previously reported in the Building Safety Journal, the International Code Council (ICC) has established a new framework for the development of the 2030 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC). This framework separates the content into two documents, ensuring that ICC can continue to meet the diverse needs of jurisdictions across the United States and globally.

The International Code Council (ICC) announced the opening of a 30-day review period for the Guideline 8 (G8)– Professional Qualifications for Hydrogen Systems in the Built Environment. The draft has been posted in the documents folder on the Committee website for the public review period. This new guide will establish minimum qualification requirements for professionals involved with hydrogen systems in the built environment.

Chris McWhite, Director of Municipal Inspections/Zoning Official for the Town of Hopkinton, MA, joined us on our “Ask Me Anything” series in the online member community to answer member-submitted questions. From insights on building official certification paths to on-the-job relationship building, here’s a recap of his answers. Editor’s Note: Some of the questions and answers have been edited for length. View the original “Ask Me Anything” post in “Talkin’ Shop” in the online member community here.

On June 11–12, 2026, leaders of the International Code Council (ICC), including ICC Board President, Mike Boso, ICC Board Vice President, Steve McDaniel, ICC Board Director, Randy Metz, and ICC CEO, John Belcik, met with California State Fire Marshal, Daniel Berlant and members of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Office of the State Fire Marshal.

On Monday, July 20, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. ET, the International Code Council (ICC) will host an educational webinar to help potential ICC Board of Directors candidates understand the ICC Board nominations and elections process and to provide an overview of what service on the Board of Directors looks like.

On Monday, July 20, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. ET, the International Code Council (ICC) will host an educational webinar to help potential ICC Board of Directors candidates understand the ICC Board nominations and elections process and to provide an overview of what service on the Board of Directors looks like.

Since its founding in 1994, theInternational Code Council (ICC) has led the way in building safety codes and standards which are adopted in all 50 states, and several countries around the world. 32 years later, ICC has significantly grown its membership and recently reached a major milestone of 70,000 members worldwide.

The International Code Council has released the 2024 IBC Essential Fire Safety Provisions, published in both Spanish and English. This resource was created in response to requests from fire safety professionals in Latin America who recognized the value of the fire and life safety provisions in the International Building Code® (IBC) and International Fire Code® (IFC) and would benefit from a better understanding of the International Codes® (I-Codes®).