ICC recognizes that the I-Codes cannot be fully implemented without necessary support. ICC invests considerable resources to support users of the I-Codes through code commentaries, code comparisons, handbooks, self-study guides, software and other related
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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has a Division of Codes and Standards that informs the public on New Jersey building codes and related construction law.
Continue reading >>A building code is a collection of laws, regulations, ordinances, or other statutory requirements adopted by a government legislative authority that is involved in assuring the adequacy of the physical structures and healthy conditions of buildings.
Continue reading >>ICC’s family of building safety and fire prevention codes provide safeguards for people at home, at school and in the workplace. The I-Codes are a complete set of coordinated, comprehensive and compatible building safety and fire prevention codes for us
Continue reading >>Building safety depends on more than the I-Codes and the standards they reference. Building safety results when trained professionals have the resources and ongoing support they need to stay on top of the latest advancements in building safety.
Continue reading >>Today’s building codes can be traced back to the Code of Hammurabi, circa 2200-1800 B.C. The Code of Hammurabi provided for the death of a builder if the construction of a dwelling collapsed and caused the death of the owner. The first building codes in
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