Tag Archives: ICC

Texas adopts International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

August 12, 2019

The Texas legislature has passed HB 2858, which allows municipalities in the state to require model standards for building, remodeling, and repairing pools and spas.

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ACI releases new repair code for existing structures

July 1, 2019

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released ACI 562-19, Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary.

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ICC releases resilience benchmarks for buildings

January 14, 2019

Earlier this month, the International Code Council (ICC) and the Alliance for National and Community Resilience (ANCR) released a pilot document on community resilience benchmarks for buildings. It focuses on providing a mechanism to evaluate a facility’s current state of resilience and a guide for possible improvements.

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Building codes save lives in massive Alaska earthquake: ICC

December 27, 2018

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Anchorage, Alaska, in November 2018 highlights the importance of building codes in saving lives, protecting property, and contributing to a rapid post-disaster recovery. According to a statement by the International Code Council (ICC), the earthquake did not result in any collapsed buildings, widespread damage to infrastructure, or loss of life, partially due to the strong building codes the state adopts.

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Congress approves more funding for technical education, adds architecture

August 2, 2018

The amended bill seeks to improve the implementation of career and technical education (CTE) programs in schools by easing state and local requirements.

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