Steve Van Note has over 45 years of experience in the construction and building code arena. He spent 14 years with the product development team for the International Code Council (ICC), where he developed technical resource materials in support of the International Codes. His role also included the management, review, and technical editing of publications developed by ICC staff members and other expert authors. He has authored a number of ICC support publications including Significant Changes to the International Residential Code, Residential Code Essentials, and Inspector Skills.