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 ...

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 ...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released new code requirements for the assessment, repair and rehabilitation of existing concrete structures.

Ahead of updating the city’s guiding documents and plans, Tupelo officials have agreed to revise its fire prevention and ...

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 ...

A mandate passed in Washington state late last month illustrates how updates to existing building codes are increasingly at the center of fights over natural gas. Washington became the first state in ...

City officials hope the new codes will help New York preserve and reuse existing buildings by offering flexible compliance options. New York City has adopted the 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code ...