The United States is entering 2026 with an increasingly familiar pattern: wildfire conditions are ramping up early, expanding across regions and challenging the idea of a neat start and end to “fire season.” …
From the Field: 12 Additional Things Code Inspectors Wish Homeowners…
From unpermitted disasters to ignored…
This is Part 3 of our series on things code inspectors wish homeowners knew. Don’t miss Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. When homeowners consider the cheaper route (ex: hire a contractor who doesn’t want to pull permits…
Creating Defensible Space in Wildland Urban Interface Areas
Best tips for creating and maintaining a clear defensible space area around your home to protect against wildfires.
Creating a clear defensible space area has been proven to increase your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. Defensible space is a buffer between a building on your property and the grass, trees,…
Shane Hoeper Awarded with 2025 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship
The Fellowship will allow Plans Examiner Shane Hoeper to attend Harvard’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government program and pursue new leadership opportunities.
Shane Hoeper, Plans Examiner for the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has always had a passion for renewable energy and cool technology, but he never dreamed that he’d connect his passion to building safety. He’s grateful that…
International Code Council Board of Directors Sunsets Standard for Low-Carbon Alternative Cements Used in Concrete
During its meeting on April 18, 2026, the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors resolved to sunset the ICC 1155 Standard for Low-Carbon Alternative Cements Used in Concrete (IS-LCCC) and IS-LCCC Committee. This action was responsive to ICC staff’s…
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