ICC Pulse Podcast

In early August 2023, Hawaii wildfires destroyed over 2 , 200 structures, caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage, and most tragically claimed the lives of over 100 people.   In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast , we gather ed key experts to discuss the Lahaina fire and Hawaii wildfires , emphasizing building safety and codes — how they shaped the disaster, what they reveal about vulnerabil...

I n this episode of the   ICC Pulse Podcast , we explore building science in the International Residential Code ®  and the need for collaboration between builders and code officials – emphasizing the importance of smarter building practices.    Host Beau Hanson sits down with home builder Matt Risinger, host of the The Build Show and founding partner of Risinger Build , who discusses how evolving...

In this episode of the  ICC Pulse Podcast , we build on our previous episode , How to Participate in the Code Development Process , by diving deeper into real-world experiences from those who've actively contributed to shaping the codes we use today.    Featuring familiar voices from the Code Council's code development process, our expert guests share personal stories from their time working in th...

Season 7 of the   ICC Pulse Podcast is here , and to kick things off we 're exploring the ins and outs of the International Code Council's c ode d evelopment p rocess – just in t ime for the 2025 Committee Action Hearings (April 27 - May 6, 2025) ! Learn what the process entails, how it shapes the building safety codes we rely on and discover how you can get directly involved.     Our e xpert gues...

In t he final episode of Season 6 of the ICC Pulse P odcast, we discuss the Master Code Professional (MCP) credential offered by the International Code Council, explaining its criteria, significance and the professional growth opportunities it provides.   The episode f eatures insights from industry professionals, personal stories of achieving MCP status and discussions on the career advancements...

In this bonus 30th anniversary episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast , we s a t down with three influential leaders in the building safety industry to explore the history of the Code Council, advice for growth and success in the industry and the evolving landscape of building safety.   Recorded live at the 2024 International Code Council Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA, this episode features insigh...

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight American Plumber Stories , a docuseries featuring plumbers across the nation who share their passion, career beginnings, advice for future plumbers and the rewards of their trade.    Listeners will enjoy the personal history of our host, Beau Hansen' s six-generation plumbing family , the impact of American Plumber Stories in reshaping the plu...

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we dive into the roles, functions and importance of the International Code Council Evaluation Service ( ICC-ES ) and ICC-ES Labs in the construction industry, featuring expert insights on evaluation, certification and industry innovations.   Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these organizations contribute to safety, compliance and th...

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast , we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and building safety, highlighting its implications for enhancing risk prediction and prevention, real-time monitoring, maintenance and inspection. Featuring guest experts, the discussion covers traditional building safety methods, the application of AI in the industry, emerging technologies, standardi...

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a new season that offers listeners the inside scoop on the International Code Council and the building safety industry.     Welcoming new host, Beau Hansen, Deputy Building Official for the City of Beaumont, Texas, Episode 56 discusses  the critical role of federal grants in enhancing building safety and community resilience.    The episode covers an overview of...

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. Through a series of interviews with accessibility standards experts, we discuss accessibility standards in the United States and Canada and their impact when constructing buildings. We also highlight the history and impact of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Fa...

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we dive in to discussing water reuse. I know – many of you might not be as open to using the same water you just, well, used, but in this episode, we challenge you to explore how water reuse can be a safe, innovative way to help save the world's water...

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. Using puns celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the educational television show Schoolhouse Rock, this episode follows a summarized journey of how a building code is developed and advocated in the United States, as told by the International Code Council's Technical Services engineers and Gover...

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we break down what off-site construction is, the history of off-site construction and how this type of construction is gaining popularity as a form of construction to help solve the affordable housing crisis. We'll also hear perspectives from owners of...

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five. In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight perspectives from code enforcement officers educating the code enforcement officer profession, including stories from being on-the-job and how the public perception of code enforcement officers continues to improve. The episode also highli...

To celebrate the 43rd Annual Building Safety Month and the 50th episode of the podcast, what better way to talk about building safety than with kids! In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we highlight children of Code Council staff exploring building safety in their homes.   Podcast host Elizabeth McDonald gave five Code Council families an assignment to go through their homes with a checklist...

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we explore ways we can solve water challenges in the United States. How does the size of the pipes behind my walls have anything to do with water conservation? How does climate change affect the septic tanks and other private sewage disposal systems in many backyards? And what can we learn from Israel about how we treat and value water? Take a listen to le...

This episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast brings in experts from the International Code Council to discuss building safety internationally.  Listen as we take a deep dive of the Code Council's global strategy, explore custom solutions for countries outside of the U.S. and talk about the Code Council's growing presence in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and Oceania regions. This episode is spon...

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a new format and quarterly episodes! Through a series of interviews with Code Council experts and U.S. fire service professionals, this episode explores wildfires in the wildland-urban interface, or in short, the WUI. We'll define the WUI, debunk common misconceptions about wildfires, address the challenges of getting communities who are at risk to become more fi...

In this episode, Steve Jones , Code Council Lead Senior Government Relations Regional Manager, talks with Dario Lamberti , General Manager of the Engineered Films Division at ISI Building Products on a recent update to the 2021 International Residential Code on under-slab vapor retarders. They go in-depth on the significance of this code update; the manufacturing, installation and selection of hig...

In this episode, Cecilia Muela , Building Official and Assistant Director with 4LEAF, Inc., and Code Council Instructor, talks with Rachel Patterson , Code Enforcement Officer with the Town of Erie, Colorado; Aleris Dunn , Chief Building Official with the City of Rohnert Park, California; Hilda Martinez , Code Enforcement Investigator with the City of Brownsville, Texas; and Lucero Aréchiga , Seni...

In this episode, JC Hudgison , member of the Code Council's Emerging Leaders Membership Council and CBO for the City of Tampa and Justin Edson , President of the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) discuss the hidden dangers code officials encounter on the job and the importance of spreading awareness of code enforcement officer safety. Links to topics referenced in this episode:  C...

In this episode, Amy Blankenbiller, Executive Director of the National Elevator Industry Incorporated talks with Dottie Mazzarella, Vice President for Government Relations for the International Code Council about the role of codes and elevator safety as we begin to emerge from the coronavirus crisis.  Links to topics referenced in this episode:  NEII Home Page: https://nationalelevatorindustry.org...

In the final episode of Season 3 of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Judy Zakreski , Code Council Vice President of Global Services talks with Professor Kim Lovegrove and Professor Alfred Omenya on the newly-released Good Practice Guidelines and Principles for the Development of Building Regulations in Low Income Countries . The Guidelines were developed by the IBQC as a follow up to the more general IBQC P...

In this episode, Steve Jones , Code Council Senior Gov't Relations Regional Manager talks with Mike Fischer , Executive Director of the International Door Association (IDA); and Gordon Thomas , Technical Director at Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) on the importance of garage door safety. They also share safety tips and resources for inspectors and the public on checking g...