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ICC Leaders Meet with CAL FIRE To Discuss Wildfire Mitigation and Preparedness
On June 11–12, 2026, International Code Council (ICC) leaders 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. The group discussed how the International Codes® (I-Codes®) and California-specific wildfire mitigation and preparedness programs are helping reduce risk in California communities.
How Building Codes Are Being Updated and Driving Development After Surfside Condo Collapse
June 2026 marks the five-year anniversary of the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, where nearly 100 lives were lost when the 12-story Champlain Towers South partially collapsed in 2021. On June 23, 2026, NIST released a video update on the latest technical findings in the Champlain Towers South investigation. This October, NIST will present key findings at the ICC Annual Conference and Expo in Nashville.
ICC Board of Directors 2026 Candidate Educational Webinar
On Monday, July 20, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. ET, ICC will host an educational webinar to help potential ICC Board of Directors candidates understand the ICC Board nominations and elections process and provide an overview of what service on the Board of Directors looks like.
Since its founding in 1994, ICC has led the way in building safety codes and standards that have been adopted across all 50 states and in several countries around the world. Today, we’re proud to celebrate another major milestone: 70,000 members worldwide!
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions About Inspections and More, Answered
Chris McWhite, Director of Municipal Inspections/Zoning Official for the Town of Hopkinton, MA, joined us on our “Ask Me Anything” series on ICC's 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.
Ahead of the 2026 Annual Business Meeting (ABM) in Nashville, TN, the ICC Board of Directors is recommending two proposed bylaw amendments for ICC voting member consideration. A backgrounder document explaining the goals of both amendments is available alongside the full amendment text here.
ICC Releases the 2024 IBC Essential Fire Safety Provisions Publication
ICC has released the 2024 IBC Essential Fire Safety Provisions, published in both Spanish and English. This publication has been specifically developed to support jurisdictions with outdated or limited regulations that have not yet adopted the International Codes® (I-Codes®), providing a pathway to progressively strengthen fire safety provisions and facilitate phased code adoption.
FINAL REMINDER: ICC Member Survey: Permit Fees & Plan Review
ICC is conducting a short, 15-minute survey to provide members with comparative benchmarks for permit fees, plan review turnaround times, staffing and related practices across U.S. jurisdictions. Participants will receive early access to the final insights report later this year and an entry into a drawing to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards. The survey deadline is June 30, 2026.
ICC Announces Public Review Period for Hydrogen Systems in the Built Environment
ICC announced the opening of a 30-day review period for Guideline 8 (G8) – Professional Qualifications for Hydrogen Systems in the Built Environment. The draft has been posted in the documents folder for the public review period. The draft of G8 is available for public comment through July 24, 2026.
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