December 25, 2023 | Quarter 4

Highlights from the International Code Council’s Building Safety Journal of interest to stakeholders in the MENA region

Dubai Municipality Joins the Code Council’s MENA Building Science Advisory Council

Dubai Municipality’s participation in this council underlines its unwavering commitment to enhancing building safety standards in Dubai and the wider MENA region. Read more

ICC Training Updates Website and Enhances the User Experience

The Code Council’s Training Department has relaunched its training website and platform with a new format to significantly update the user experience, including an enhanced mobile experience, refreshed course displays, updated resources and more. Read more

Concrete Institute Launching Low Carbon Building Code

The American Concrete Institute is unveiling what it claims is the first-ever low carbon building code at the COP28 climate conference. Read more

Dubai’s Successful Green Building Strategy Reinforces Its Global Leadership in Sustainable Urban Development.

Dubai's emergence over the last few decades as a city that has revolutionized the way urban centers are designed, built and operated has been driven by its commitment to excellence and innovation in the construction sector. With visionary projects pushing the boundaries of possibility, the emirate has not only created architectural marvels but also set new global benchmarks for responsible urban development. Read more

UAE Launches First Wind Farms in Net-Zero Push

The UAE has launched its first wind programme as it intensifies efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and diversify its energy mix. Abu Dhabi clean energy company Masdar has developed the 103.5-megawatt landmark wind project across four locations, which includes a 45MW wind farm on Sir Bani Yas Island, the company said on Thursday. Read more

Dubai Municipality Launches Certification System and Conformity Marks for 3D Printing

Dubai Municipality has launched what is billed as the world’s first system for certification and conformity marks for 3D printing in the built environment. The system will serve as a proactive measure to streamline procedures and improve the quality of concrete mixes used in factories licensed and operating in Dubai. Read more

International Code Council and National Environmental Health Association Announce Pandemic Task Force Best Practices Guide

The best practices in the guide were created after researching the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the built environment. It proposes needed resources, including guidelines, recommended practices and implementation of the 2024 International Codes®. The contents of the guide can assist in addressing potential challenges during future pandemics. This guide will also aid in constructing and maintaining safe, sustainable and affordable occupancy of the built environment. Read more

Code Council to Highlight Key Role of Building Codes and Standards in Achieving Climate Resilience at COP28

Held this year in Dubai, COP28 will take place from November 30 through December 12, 2023. The Code Council will be providing expertise and solutions for governments and the building sector to help address the changing climate. Read more

Water Heater Safety in the I-Codes

The installation requirements of discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination temperature and pressure relief valve mentioned in Section P2804.6.1 of the 2021 International Residential Code® and Section 504.6 of the 2021 International Plumbing Code® are extremely important. Read more

The Code Council Releases Multiple 2024 International Codes

The new 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) are now available for order in Digital, Print and PDF formats, including the 2024 International Building Code®. Remaining editions of the 2024 I-Codes will be released early next year. Read more

The International Code Council’s Long-Time Chief Executive Officer Announces Planned Departure

The International Code Council announced today that Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO, plans to leave the organization at the end of 2024. With nearly 20 years at the Code Council and 12 years as CEO, Sims has had an undeniable impact on the organization and the building safety industry. Read more