Support for the International Residential Code

U.S. Fire Administration supports changes to the International Residential Code that require residential fire sprinklers in all new residential construction. (More)

Stimulus Bill Signed by President- IECC Requirements Included

The final stimulus bill — The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009, includes the best of both the House and Senate provisions. For a complete review of all energy provisions in the ARRA, view the Dept of Energy EERE analysis of the bill.