International Code Council Foundation Backgrounder

Around the world, thousands of lives are lost and billions of dollars in damage occur in places where people and property are not protected by safe building codes and standards.

The International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission is to alleviate the devastating effects of natural disasters and other building tragedies by promoting ideas‚ methods and technologies that encourage the construction of durable‚ sustainable buildings and homes.

The Foundation supports its mission through activities that focus on:

1. Community Service
2. Professional Development
3. Safety Education

These efforts create community-based opportunities to better connect code officials to their constituencies. They also increase consumer understanding of building codes, mitigation‚ and support the building profession through expanded training‚ education and independent research.

The Foundation is managed by the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc, - FLASH® . FLASH is an award-winning coalition of government agencies, professional associations, and private industry committed to strengthening homes, safeguarding families, and protecting economic well-being by promoting disaster preparedness.

The Foundation is a subsidiary of the International Code Council (ICC), a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention. The Council develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.

For more information about ICCF, visit www.icc-foundation.org.
For more information about ICC visit www.iccsafe.org.