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ICC Government Relations Monthly Update | June 2026
Dear ICC Members and Friends,
Congratulations on a successful Building Safety Month! Communities and chapters across the country generated nearly 400 proclamations throughout the month. If you haven’t shared your proclamation, there’s still time – just upload it on the website or send it to me. It was an honor to be a part of some of your special events spotlighting the efforts of the building safety community.
And now, we dive into summer! Check out the latest news from ICC in this month’s Government Relations Monthly Update. Some highlights include:
- ICC leaders make legislative and agency visits in Washington, DC
- Registration now open for 2026 ICC Annual Conference + Expo in Nashville
- Membership survey on permit fees and plan review open through June
- Preliminary vote results released for 2027 Code Development Cycle Group A and B
Click here for this month’s ICC Government Relations Monthly Update. Please pass it along to colleagues, friends and stakeholders, and if there are people that should be added to our mailing list, let me know!
As always, please let me know what I can do for you and your chapters. Thank you for all you do for your communities!
Rick
New From ICC's, Karla Price Riggs
Hello ICC Chapter Leaders!
2026 has kicked off to a great start for ICC Training and our Chapter partners. Let’s keep the momentum going! As of May 31, Training staff has provided 37 Chapter Education Benefit classes this year—more than one per week. And we’ve already scheduled 18 more events for the rest of the year. Our Chapter leaders have been great about giving us at least 60 days of lead time to prepare your training events. Keep up the good work!
Also, have you considered using our complimentary preregistration links? Training staff can provide you with a link you can share with your members. The link allows us to help you track the number of attendees or provide email addresses for communication. A preregistration link also ensures the attendee has a myICC account where their CEus can be applied. Ask your Seminar Coordinator for details.
We’re looking forward to the ICC Annual Conference and Expo in Nashville TN, October 18-21. Training is arranging tours, Expo Talks and Insight Sessions in addition to the traditional Education Program. All these events are eligible for CEUs. Click here for more information.
Make plans to stay in Nashville an extra day…
Training will host a When Disaster Strikes Train the Trainer event on Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22. Space is limited, so let us know as soon as possible if you wish to receive an invitation. This event is essential for Chapters who have been granted licensing for the When Disaster Strikes – Evaluator materials. Two instructors from your Chapter need to attend a Train the Trainer session. Need more information on how to license the material for your Chapter? Contact me at kphiggs@iccsafe.org.
Lastly, have you heard about the ICC Technical Training Program?
The TTP is designed to introduce high school and college students to construction codes. The program has been introducing young people to the International Residential Code© for years; now the courses include IRC Basics, IRC Essentials, IBC Basics and IBC Essentials. Chapters often provide an invaluable introduction to school instructors who could benefit from the TTP curriculum. Alex Kerr, Manager of Next Generation Training, is available to speak with your board or Chapter, either in person or online as his schedule allows. If you’re interested in having him speak to your group, contact him at amkerr@iccsafe.org.
Questions or comments? Email me at kphiggs@iccsafe.org. I value your feedback!
Karla Price Higgs
Vice President, Enforcement Training
International Code Council, Inc.
ICC Website: www.iccsafe.org
ICC Training: learn.iccsafe.org
Government Relations Monthly Update, ICC (Rick Bluntzer)
Dear ICC Members and Friends,
Happy Building Safety Month! Check out the latest from ICC in this month’s Government Relations Monthly Update. In addition to news about Building Safety Month activities ICC is planning, some additional highlights include:
- Registration opens for 2026 ICC Annual Conference + Expo in Nashville
- Voting begins on May 8 for 2027 Code Development Cycle Group A and B
- ICC releases its 2025 Annual Report
- Natural Disasters: Life and Career-Changing Events for Code Officials webinar to be held May 27
Be sure to check out our website for more information and resources to celebrate Building Safety Month 2026! Attached is the sample proclamation for Building Safety Month 2026. Make sure your chapter and your jurisdiction recognize Building Safety Month with a resolution. Let us know if you’re doing a special event for Building Safety Month! Celebrate with us by using our hashtag #BuildingSafetyMonth2026 on social media.
Click here for this month’s ICC Government Relations Monthly Update. Please pass it along to colleagues, friends and stakeholders, and if there are people that should be added to our mailing list, let me know!
As always, please let me know what I can do for you and your chapters. Thank you for all you do for your communities!
Rick
MAY is Building Safety Month! | Find an attached draft-resolution which is suitable for cities to present to their City Councils for passage! (*EZ!!)
MAY is Building Safety Month and the attached draft resolution is suitable for cities to present to their City Councils for passage.
When a city passes a resolution, they will let Rick Bluntzer know and send him a copy- He will then get it posted on the ICC website!
Contact Rick with any questions!: rbluntzer@iccsafe.org
ICC: Creative Growth Strategies and Using the Chapter Forum in the Online Community
Recording now available!
Chapter Webinar, Quarter 2
Creative Growth Strategies and Using the Chapter Forum in the Online Community
The State of the Building Safety Industry Report
ICC Report Unlocks Insights into the Industry's Present Landscape and Future Horizons |
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- How do building safety salaries compare with the national average? - How do building safety professionals rate their level of job satisfaction?
The State of the Building Safety Industry Report, published by the International Code Council for its members, summarizes data collected from thousands of professionals offering insight into workplace trends, compensation, challenges, outlook and much more. These benchmarks can help you understand: |
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Ways to illustrate your value to decision makers |
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How to prepare for the future |
What IS ICC??? And, NEW! Online Member Community!
Wondering what ICC is?
See attached PDF for the 411!
Also:
The International Code Council has launched its exclusive online Member Community, a platform designed to enhance the benefits of Code Council membership and provide a hub for building safety professionals to connect and network with other members, streamline communication and collaboration, create and share events, and more!
This FREE new platform offers Code Council members the opportunity to access the latest member updates and valuable tools for advancing their careers in the ever-evolving building safety industry.
More Information HERE!
