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New York, Wisconsin Adopt Codes

August 22, 2025

In the last month, New York state and Wisconsin have adopted changes to their state building codes. IIBEC recently joined the Coalition for Current Safety Codes, which is aimed at advancing safety by advocating for the adoption and successful implementation of current building, sustainability, electrical, and life safety codes. The coalition was formed by the International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association

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IIBEC Teams Up with Mid-South Chapter in Opposition to Code-Shirking Bill

April 02, 2025

By John Boling Early this year, IIBEC’s service flagged a bill in Tennessee, HB 801/SB 11954, specifying that the International Energy Conservation Code’s (IECC) requirements for roof solar reflectance and thermal emittance for low-sloped roofs do not apply in this state. Working with the IIBEC Mid-South Chapter, IIBEC researched the issue, determined it was problematic, […]

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IIBEC Urges Michigan Senate Committee to Expedite QBS Bill

December 13, 2024

On December 12, 2024, leaders from IIBEC sent a letter urging the Michigan State Senate Regulatory Reform Committee to expeditiously pass MI HB 5654, which would expand the use of the qualifications-based selection (QBS) process for the procurement of architect and engineering design (A/E/D) professional services. 

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Bird's-eye view of Wilmington, NC, where IIBEC recommends building facade inspection programs.

After Recent Building Failures, IIBEC Recommends Wilmington, North Carolina, Establish a Facade Inspection Program

October 10, 2024

On October 7, 2024, IIBEC sent a letter to the mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina, and the city council recommending that they consider establishing a building facade inspection program in light of two recent building failures. The letter was signed by IIBEC Executive Vice President and CEO Pallasch; IIBEC Region II Director Nicholas Tribble, RRO; and IIBEC Carolinas Chapter President Scott Singleton, PE, RRC.

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