Episode 56: Accessing Federal Grant Funding to Update Your Building Codes

Episode 56: Accessing Federal Grant Funding to Update Your Building Codes

Author: International Code Council: Non-profit, building codes July 24, 2024 Duration: 43:31

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 trends in the building safety industry and resources provided by the Code Council to assist in the grant application process. 

Guests on the show: 

  • Stella Carr, Project Manager, Energy and Resilience, International Code Council  

  • Paul A. Demers, State Building Official, Maine, Code Council Member 

  • Clayton Trevillyan, CBO, Building Official, City of Tuscon, Code Council Member 

  • Gabe Maser, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and National Strategy, International Code Council 

Links to related and referenced topics in this episode: 

  • Read about how FEMA's BRIC Cycle received a record-setting number of code-specific applications. 

  • Read success stories below about utilizing federal grant funding: 


Each month, the ICC Pulse Podcast connects you directly to the conversations shaping our built environment. Produced by the non-profit International Code Council, this series goes beyond the technical text of building codes to explore the people, ideas, and innovations driving safety forward. You’ll hear unscripted discussions with engineers, researchers, and policymakers who are on the ground, tackling everything from evolving construction materials and smart city technology to the practical implications of major regulatory updates. It’s less a formal lecture and more a chance to listen in as leading experts parse the latest developments, making complex topics accessible and relevant. Whether you're a seasoned professional in the building safety industry or simply curious about how codes affect the structures we live and work in, this podcast provides a clear, authoritative voice in a field that touches everyone. Tune in monthly for these insightful interviews that cut through the noise and get to the heart of how we build a more resilient future.
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