This edition of CodeNotes — Cutting, Drilling and Notching — is based on the 2021 International Residential Code® . Introduction This CodeNotesTM provides an overview of the International Residential Code®…
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Things That Keep Building Safety Professionals Up at Night
Outlining a few of the top concerns, and their respective solutions, that building safety professionals would like homeowners and business owners to understand.
From building inspectors to fire marshals, building safety professionals are key in keeping our homes, schools and businesses safe. As the silent defenders of public safety, they work to ensure…
Preparing Our Buildings and Communities for Water Reuse in the 21st Century
In preparation for the 2027 I-Codes, the Code Council's PMG team met with industry stakeholders to examine water reuse provisions in the codes.
From April 10-11, 2024, the National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems (NBRC) partnered with WateReuse and the U.S. EPA, to host an Onsite Water Reuse Summit in…
5 Small Steps to Protect Your Home From Fire
By taking preventative measures to protect your home, you can help minimize the risk of death, injury and property damage caused by a fire.
The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 2023 Home Structure Fires Report found that more than one-quarter of reported fires occur in home environments. And, during a five-year period, there were…
Four Steps to Using Building Codes to Mitigate the Impact of Disasters
Building codes and standards are designed to help ensure the public health, safety and welfare of people who live in, work in and visit communities around the world.
Disasters are increasing in severity and frequency due to an escalation of hazardous weather conditions and a changing climate. These disasters often have devasting impacts on buildings and communities around…
An Overview of FEMA’s National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
The FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program offers financial assistance to support the effective implementation of earthquake risk reduction activities.
According to the United States Geological Survey, earthquakes have grown in both frequency and intensity in recent years, with a notable increase of 10 annually worldwide. This trend underscores the…
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