The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a new building codes strategy, defining the goals and objectives it will pursue to promote the application, adoption and enforcement of hazard- resistant building codes across the nation. This first-of-its kind strategy focuses on three core goals: Integrating building codes and standards across FEMA Strengthening nationwide capacity for […]
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A Building Safety Journal piece by Maryland’s Paul Lagasse, who specializes in the trades, technology and science, examines the research that goes into the updating of construction codes to provide greater protections of life and property at minimal costs. Read more here.
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The International Code Council finds that the Solar Automated Permit Processing Platform (SolarAPP+) aligns with the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for one and two-family residential dwelling rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar PV connected battery and storage systems. This determination comes as part of the Code Council’s […]
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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced its use of a uniform code of basic housing standards to regulate safety, comfort and habitability of DoD government-owned family housing built on the International Code Council’s International Property Maintenance Code. The announcement follows the approval of the 2020 and 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which collectively require […]
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of new energy efficiency requirements for federal buildings that will take effect in 2023. Along with these requirements, the DOE also proposed new standards for residential room air conditioners and pool heaters to help consumers save on utility bills. The new codes and standards are estimated […]
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FEMA issues agency-wide strategy to lead U.S. toward improved resilience through current codes
/in News Articles /by Travis DawleyThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a new building codes strategy, defining the goals and objectives it will pursue to promote the application, adoption and enforcement of hazard- resistant building codes across the nation. This first-of-its kind strategy focuses on three core goals: Integrating building codes and standards across FEMA Strengthening nationwide capacity for […]
Research of tornado risks leads to better building codes that don’t significantly increase building costs
/in News Articles /by Travis DawleyA Building Safety Journal piece by Maryland’s Paul Lagasse, who specializes in the trades, technology and science, examines the research that goes into the updating of construction codes to provide greater protections of life and property at minimal costs. Read more here.
Code Council completes first technical review of SolarAPP+ software for alignment with the I-Codes
/in News Articles /by Travis DawleyThe International Code Council finds that the Solar Automated Permit Processing Platform (SolarAPP+) aligns with the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for one and two-family residential dwelling rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar PV connected battery and storage systems. This determination comes as part of the Code Council’s […]
The U.S. Department of Defense announces new property maintenance standards for military housing
/in News Articles /by Travis DawleyThe U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced its use of a uniform code of basic housing standards to regulate safety, comfort and habitability of DoD government-owned family housing built on the International Code Council’s International Property Maintenance Code. The announcement follows the approval of the 2020 and 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which collectively require […]
DOE releases energy-saving requirements for federal buildings and new standards for appliances
/in News Articles /by Travis DawleyThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of new energy efficiency requirements for federal buildings that will take effect in 2023. Along with these requirements, the DOE also proposed new standards for residential room air conditioners and pool heaters to help consumers save on utility bills. The new codes and standards are estimated […]