NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is pleased to welcome ICC Evaluation Service as a new Allied Organization. NEx has signed a MOU with ICC Evaluation Service to create a partnership in advancing the use of nonmetallic building materials.

In June, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed House Bill 803 into law requiring the statewide adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and the 2021 International Residential Code Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency. The Louisiana legislature had previously cleared the bill unanimously.

The International Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) are proud to join design and construction professionals at the 2019 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show 

The ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) expands its European presence through the addition of Dr.-Ing. Thomas Engleder to provide regional support for ICC-ES customers throughout Europe. 

This month the International Code Council celebrates its 15-year anniversary as an international association dedicated to building safety in the U.S. and around the world.

The International Code Council unveiled a new cloud-based testing system which enables candidates to take ICC certification exams at their convenience on their home or office computer.
 

The ICC board began a formal process to allow stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback to the board on the code development process. The board actions regarding the process has been posted.

MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, announced that three of the company’s window flashing tapes now have ICC Approval, Evaluation Report ESR-2783. WindowWrap PSX-20, WindowWrap PowerBond and WindowWrap White meet the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Flexible Flashing Materials (AC148), IBC and IRC 2015 standards.