## [The Code Authority® Newsletter August 2026](/thecodeauthority/news/code-authority-newsletter-august-2026) # The Code Authority® Newsletter August 2026 Explore this month’s articles on updated product safety requirements and trends from UL Solutions experts. ![The Code Authority Header - Large](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:2f6c1cdd-f6ea-4138-92bd-a40dcca4fc02/as/2f6c1cdd-f6ea-4138-92bd-a40dcca4fc02.webp?&smartcrop=Landscape&max-quality=90&width=400) *play\_arrow* *pause* ## Breadcrumb - [ *keyboard\_arrow\_left* The Code Authority® ](/thecodeauthority) - [ Home ](/) *pen\_size\_1* - [ The Code Authority® ](/thecodeauthority) *pen\_size\_1* - News *pen\_size\_1* - The Code Authority® Newsletter August 2026 Developed by industry specialists with an unbiased stance on the requirements needed to enable a safer built environment, The Code Authority® (TCA) newsletter provides relevant updates from UL Solutions on topics of interest to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), inspectors, code officials, tradespeople, educators and industry professionals across the fire, electrical, security and building sectors. 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Modern additive technologies 4.0 industrial revolution. Sparks](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:f2a2fa8a-9097-4f2d-93ca-a5e0533dbbb7/as/f2a2fa8a-9097-4f2d-93ca-a5e0533dbbb7.webp?&smartcrop=Landscape&max-quality=90&width=400) # UL Solutions Welcomes New Senior Regulatory Engineer UL Solutions is pleased to welcome Matthew Wright to our Codes and Regulatory Services (CARS) department as a senior regulatory engineer, bringing nearly 30 years of industry experience and a track record of shaping codes, standards and legislation. Get to know Matthew and his new role supporting regulatory engagement across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. [ Read more ](/thecodeauthority/news/ul-solutions-welcomes-new-senior-regulatory-engineer-matthew-wright) ![Matthew Wright](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:e2a98180-6e6b-42f0-9031-06b33ec4a612/as/e2a98180-6e6b-42f0-9031-06b33ec4a612.webp?&smartcrop=Landscape&max-quality=90&width=400) # Locking Configurations for Access and Egress Control Balancing building security with life safety requirements requires the use of code-compliant locking configurations and certified access control systems that allow occupants to exit freely and safely during emergencies while maintaining protection against unauthorized entry. 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