Slideshow: How Towns Can Deal with Abandoned Buildings
This informative presentation offers strategies for dealing with derelict and abandoned properties that have become a drag on municipal resources. Click Image above or text…
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Austin: Carbon Monoxide Detectors In All Homes
Austin City Council adopts an ordinance aimed at protecting their residents from the dangers of carbon monoxide. Starting April 1 (no joke), all existing homes…
Earthquake Retrofits Raise Concerns In CA
When entire cities have to retrofit for earthquake resistance, building code officials will be on the front lines of enforcement. As reported by James Mills…
Updated & Expanded Solar Plan Review And Inspection Checklists
The popular Model Inspection Checklist for Rooftop PV is now updated and expanded to include the latest national and international codes and safety insight for the…
Building Codes: Test Your Knowledge and Win a WeMo Smart Dimmer
Take our quick code quiz and you’ll be entered to win. What do you really know about building codes? If you’re a homeowner, you’re lucky…
Building Safety Month Events in Delaware
In May, New Castle County will observe Building Safety Month, in conjunction with the ICC by hosting a series of events and educational opportunities for…
New Buildings in Pennsylvania to Leap Forward in Efficiency
After not updating its energy code since 2009, Pennsylvania makes up for lost time. New homes and buildings built in Pennsylvania will soon use less…
Building Codes: Driving Growth Through Innovation, Resilience and Safety
This infographic by the ICC explores what is necessary to include within a building code to promote resilience. As a part of Building Safety Month,…
Communities Around the World Celebrate Building Safety Month
Week 2 of the month-long, international campaign highlights “Advancing Resilient Communities through Science & Technology.” \Science and technology are leading the way for designing and…
DOE ZERH Update for California
Zero Energy Ready Homes follows other programs in California by increasing energy efficiency levels for qualifying projects. As the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards and…