In 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 codes, construction and architectural trends impact the sustainability and resiliency of the industry. Guest...
Jun 11, 2025•46 min•Season 7Ep. 64
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 the code development cycles, offering valuable insights into how code updates and proposals come to life. Th...
Apr 25, 2025•40 min•Season 7Ep. 63
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 code development process – just in time 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 expert guests, including our very own Russ Manning and Beth Tubbs from the Code Council’s Technical Services team, discuss th...
Apr 23, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 62
In the final episode of Season 6 of the ICC Pulse Podcast, 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 features insights from industry professionals, personal stories of achieving MCP status and discussions on the career advancements and networking benefits that come with this designation. Guests on the show: Autumn Saylor, ICE-CCP, Dire...
Dec 11, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 61
In this bonus 30th anniversary episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we sat 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 insights from industry professionals who have shaped the building safety industry in the past, are driving impa...
Nov 13, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 60
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 plumbing industry, a preview of the remaining Season 5 episodes (sponsored by the International Code Council)...
Oct 16, 2024•42 min•Season 6Ep. 59
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 the future of building standards. Guests on the show: David Tompos, Executive Vice President, Internationa...
Sep 18, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 58
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, standardizing AI and overcoming challenges to implementation. Guests on the show: Joan O’Neil, Executive Dire...
Aug 21, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 57
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 available federal grants, success stories from Code Council members who have secured funding, emerging trend...
Jul 24, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 56
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 50th 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 Government Relations representatives. We also highlight a code official's perspective on his jurisdiction'...
Jun 29, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 53
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 modular construction companies on the benefits and pain points of off-site, highlighting how adopti...
Jun 29, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 54
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 supply. We speak with a few experts on breaking the stigma of water reuse and how reusing water is p...
Jun 29, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 52
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 Facilities. This episode is sponsored by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers . Guests on the show...
Jun 29, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 51
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 highlights the ongoing need for training for code enforcement officers, including code official safety tra...
Jun 29, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 55
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 to take inventory of what building safety initiatives are achieved within their homes. She chatted wi...
May 05, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 50
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 learn more about these topics from Code Council plumbing expert Matt Sigler and professor of water con...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 49
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 sponsored by the American Concrete Institute , iPlanTables and Simpson Strong-Tie . Guests on the show: J...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 48
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 fire-adapted and outline the steps we can do now to prevent major impact of wildfire damage and casual...
Jun 30, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 47
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 high-performance vapor barriers; and the overall importance of engaging in the code development process...
Apr 29, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 46
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 , Senior Public Information Officer for the City of Austin, Texas about their experiences in entering the ...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 45
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: CEOSF website - https://www.codeofficersafety.org/ Episode Length: 00:26:32...
Mar 04, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 44
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/ NEII Model Safety Codes: https://nationalelevatorindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Model-Code-...
Dec 20, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 42
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 Principles for Good Practice Building Regulation , published in September 2020. Professor Lovegrove i...
Jul 01, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 41
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 garage doors. Links to topics referenced in this episode: The Code Council’s Evaluation Services also...
May 28, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 41
In this episode, John ("JC") Hudgison , Certified Building Official for the City of Tampa & Emerging Leaders Membership Council member talks with Henry Green , former President & CEO of NIBS and former Code Council Board President, and Anthony Floyd , Green Building Program Manager for the City of Scottsdale, on training the next generation in black and brown communities and how we can increase awareness and education about the building safety profession. Links to topics referenced in th...
May 14, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 40
In this episode, Sara Yerkes , Code Council Senior VP of Government Relations talks with Bob Raymer , Senior Engineer and Technical Director at CBIA Sacramento, about his experience with California’s code adoptions and on his career as a code official. Episode: 00:31:38
Apr 15, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 39
In this episode, Sara Yerkes , Code Council Senior VP of Government Relations and Lakisha Woods , President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) discuss the NIBS and ICC’s shared commitments to resilience and sustainability. Episode: 00:22:23
Mar 19, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 38
In this episode, Gabe Maser , Code Council Vice President of Government Relations and National Strategy talks with Edward Laatsch , Director of the Planning, Safety and Building Science Division at FEMA about FEMA’s recent report Building Codes Save – A Nationwide Study of Loss Prevention. Links to topics referenced in this episode: Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study of Loss Prevention Study on Hurricane Harvey Only about four in 10 Americans can afford to cover a $1,000 blow with savings (...
Feb 26, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 37
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Code Council Assessment Center Program Manager / Test Developer Doug Hatch talks with Special Inspector and Senior Project Manager Kenneth Morong about special inspectors and the benefits of special inspections. Episode Length: 00:21:31
Jan 29, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 36
In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, Senior Vice President of Government Relations Sara Yerkes talks with returning guest, Managing Deputy Commissioner of the City of Chicago DOB Grant Ullrich , on the current development of the City of Chicago’s building regulations. Last year, Grant was on the show to talk about the City’s code adoptions. This episode follows how the Code Council and the City are working together on the production of Chicago’s new building regulations. Episode Length: 00:...
Jan 14, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 35
