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Member Alert: We need you to contact ICC members in your community
Member Alert Flood hazard area preservation and limitation on fill is up for ICC Assembly vote! The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) is an optional building code that communities can adopt that includes sustainability measures for construction projects. Communities can elect to adopt portions of IgCC that best fit the needs of their community to…
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Outsmarting the Storm: The Science of Floodplain Mapping
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