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An easy guide to roofing and waterproofing codes and their interpretations.

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Waterproofing Codes

A description and break down of the most recent additions and changes in waterproofing codes.

Roofing Codes

A description and break down of the most recent additions and changes in roofing codes.

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Two New International Code Council Online Code Tools Now Available

January 19, 2021

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These free tools offer detailed information about global building code usage and U.S. adoptions.

AIA Strongly Opposes ICC Proposal Jeopardizing Climate Action

January 13, 2021

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ICC proposal would remove transparency and public input from the commercial and residential energy efficiency code development process.

The Important Role the Building Safety Industry Has in Society During the Pandemic and Beyond

Dominic Sims

December 21, 2020

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Learning from our current landscape and the stress the pandemic has forced on our infrastructure, it has become abundantly clear that society must put a greater emphasis on the task of strengthening our buildings, both residential and commercial, to create safe and structurally strong communities

ICC and NEHA Launch Pandemics Task Force

December 14, 2020

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This new task force – made up of building safety, health and other experts – will develop resources to prepare buildings and communities worldwide for disease-related threats.

ICC Goes Virtual for 2021 Committee Action Hearings

November 12, 2020

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Upcoming spring code hearings will be conducted virtually for first time in organization’s history.

Survey Demonstrates Importance of Investment in Virtual Capabilities

September 18, 2020

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Existing needs highlight why supporting building and fire prevention departments at the federal, state, and local levels is critical.

AWC, ICC Release Mass Timber Buildings and the IBC

August 4, 2020

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The publication provides an overview of requirements for mass timber construction as found in the 2015, 2018, and 2021 International Building Code.

Pre-Order for ICC’s 2021 I-Codes Now Available

August 3, 2020

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Updated codes enhance safety, increase affordability and incorporate the latest advancements in building science.

Steel Deck Institute Publishes Updates to Roof Deck and Floor Deck Design Manuals

July 16, 2020

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The new editions have been updated to comply with the 2018 International Building Code and are based on the standards referenced in the code.

New Research Leads Homeowners to Better Protection from Severe Weather

May 22, 2020

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FORTIFIED High Wind & Hail provides guidelines for a stronger roof to reduce risk of damage based on new research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

Plaster and Drywall Assemblies Manual

This is a comprehensive manual that goes beyond codes and standards, providing expert guidance in design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster and drywall.

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Building Enclosure

Winter 2021

The Winter 2021 edition of Building Enclosure features a look at some new climate regulations included in the 2021 energy codes and what those regulations could mean for building products. We also discuss other aspects of commercial buildings such as resiliency and electronic leak detection.

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