The International Code Council (ICC) released a new framework last week, changing the means by which it updates the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from government consensus to an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved standards process. Adopted by ICC’s board and couched as a means for helping governments and building industry stakeholders to meet […]

International Code Council (ICC) Public Comment Hearings continue in Las Vegas and among proposals approved impacting windows are one in regards to height of window opening control devices (WOCD) and the other to flashing. RB 90-19 to the International Residential Code (IRC) was approved as submitted. The change was regarding WOCD’s as it relates to […]

International Code Council (ICC) public comment hearings continue in Las Vegas, and several proposals were tackled over the past few days that affect window, door and glass professionals. RE 35-19 was modified per public comment 1 from Thomas Culp representing the Glazing Industry Code Committee. The modification was introduced by Jeff Inks representing the Window […]

The International Code Council (ICC) Committee Action Hearings took place last week in Albuquerque, N.M., ending on what officials for the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) describe as a “year of alignment.” The event drew a number of collaborations over fenestration-related proposals, including between representatives for WDMA and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). WDMA and […]

The International Code Council (ICC) reviewed two proposed changes to the International Building Code (IBC) yesterday, and two of these deal with window replacements and were approved as submitted. One related to window opening control devices, while the other had to do with the size of the window opening. The first, G 225-12, proposed that […]

There certainly is a lot for the industry to keep up with when it comes to green building issues. The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) briefed its members on various environmental issues of importance during its annual legislative meeting held last week in Washington, D.C. According to Jeff Inks, vice president of codes and […]