International Code Council

Testing Single Posts vs. Railing Assemblies

The president of a post-anchor manufacturing company weighs in on load testing of guardrail posts and assemblies More

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Choosing a Whole-House Ventilation Strategy

An update on current standards and how to meet them More

Fire-Resistant Decks

In areas prone to wild fires, choosing the right decking material can help make... More

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Troubleshooting: Water Heater in a Crawlspace

Vertical limitations and code requirements make it difficult to impossible to... More

Building Waterproof Roof Decks

Get better performance from your deck covering by using ‘best practices’ framing... More

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Conventional Roof Framing: A Code's-Eye View

Glenn Mathewson explains why the method used to frame a roof really depends on... More

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Mississippi Adopts Statewide Building Code Law

After receiving negative attention for lax code policies, Mississippi has moved to require enforcement of model building codes statewide. More

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The Case of the Sobbing Siding

On a callback for a siding leak, a building inspector discovers that his roof... More

Cantilevers in the 2015 Code

Updated span tables for decking, joists, and beams clarify the requirements for... More

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