Code Corner: 2024 International Building Code Section 414.2.3: Number of Control Areas
The Building Safety Journal’s series, Code Corner, explores sections of the I-Codes each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes.

The International Codes® (I-Codes), developed by the International Code Council, are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable…

FEMA’s FY2024 BRIC Funding Available to Strengthen Building Resilience
The International Code Council encourages jurisdictions to apply for this funding to strengthen their communities and is available for assistance in accessing these funds.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. This program, now in its fifth year,…

Concrete Masonry Checkoff is Reimagining What’s Possible with Concrete Masonry Units
CMC shares in the Code Council’s vision to drive meaningful change through safe, affordable and sustainable structures, and concrete masonry units can play a key role.

While concrete masonry units (CMU) are often praised for their strength, many of its economic and environmental benefits remain underutilized or overlooked altogether. Last October, I spoke at the Code…