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2027 International Codes® Add Provisions to Accelerate Offsite Construction

August 24, 2026

The 2027 International Codes® (I-Codes®), including the International Building Code® (IBC) and International Residential Code® (IRC), now incorporate key provisions that streamline the approval of offsite construction. By enabling greater […]

Next-Generation ICC-ES Testing Laboratory Unveiled in Support of Building Product Innovation

August 18, 2026

ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) celebrated the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art testing laboratory in Elkhart, Indiana, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the […]

Texas Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting 2024 International Codes®

August 5, 2026

The state of Texas has adopted the 2024 International Mechanical Code® (IMC), 2024 International Fuel Gas Code® (IFGC), and the 2024 International Residential Code® (IRC) following a rigorous review process by the Texas […]

ICC Releases Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in the Built Environment Guide

August 3, 2026

On July 23, 2026, the International Code Council (ICC) published Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in the Built Environment – Early Release of the Chapter 43 Battery Provisions of the Forthcoming 2027 […]

New Seismic Retrofit Standard Will Increase Resilience and Long-Term Value

July 30, 2026

The International Code Council (ICC) has announced that the updated ICC 1300: Standard for the Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One- and Two-Family Dwellings has been finalized and accepted […]

ICC Acquires Code Concepts Group and Welcomes Industry Leader Michael O’Brian

July 27, 2026

The International Code Council (ICC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of Code Concepts Group LLC (Code Concepts), a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in fire and […]

Industry-Leaders American Legal Publishing and General Code Unite

July 17, 2026

The International Code Council (ICC) is pleased to announce that General Code and American Legal Publishing have united under a single brand, ICC Code Solutions™. The new identity brings together […]

ICC-ES Electrical Division Achieves A2LA Accreditation for Field Evaluation Services

July 13, 2026

The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Electrical Division has achieved accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to ISO/IEC 17020, the internationally recognized standard for inspection bodies, for Field […]

ICC Conformity Assessment Group and Avolve Software Announce Strategic Collaboration

May 27, 2026

The International Code Council Conformity Assessment Group (ICC-CAG) and Avolve Software announced a strategic collaboration framework aimed at expanding access to digital plan review services for jurisdictions while increasing collaboration, […]

ICC Releases the 2024 IBC Essential Fire Safety Provisions Publication

May 26, 2026

The International Code Council (ICC) has released the 2024 IBC Essential Fire Safety Provisions, published in both Spanish and English, to allow jurisdictions in Latin America to more easily adopt the International Codes® (I-Codes®). This publication has been […]

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