In the U.S., anyone can set up companies and organizations, and any organization (including associations, societies, manufacturer, etc.), can be prepared that there is a market demand from technical standards, guidelines and manuals. The key is whether th

U.S. building codess were provided by associations or organizations to develop standards, these institutions are mostly independent non-profit private institutions, without any institutional and organizational management.

In addition to the international efforts of ICC ES and IAS, ICC has an international program that fosters increased communication with other nations on building construction regulations. ICC International Services offer international assistance to develop

Personnel certification of building regulatory officials helps ensure that competent individuals are involved in the building approval process. Certification provides a level of professionalism to attract a continually increasing level of competent indivi