Video: NAHB Chairman Urges Members to Recruit Local Code Officials
In the January Chairman’s Update, NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke discusses the importance of engaging in an upcoming advocacy effort: In 2022, the International Codes Council will be voting on the International Residential Code, and it is imperative that the right people are part of the voting body to ensure fair, reasonable codes. Tune in to learn more about the code development process, and partner with NAHB by engaging in this initiative.
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