Code Adoption Resources

Code Adoption Toolkit

The Code Adoption Toolkit contains briefing papers on technical issues, samples of ordinances, endorsements and support materials from national organizations. If you have any comments or suggestions on the Toolkit submit them to Sean Wallace.

Toolkit Downloads

Intro
About the ICC
Why Choose the I-Codes
Who Uses ICC Codes
How States Adopt the I-Codes
A Statement On Code Adoption From
The International Code Council
Support for Adopting the I-Codes Unamended
Code Adoption Process by State
Advocacy
Sample Laws
Supporters of the I-Code Adoption
Letter from NYC Buildings to Abu Dhabi regarding adoption of I-Codes
Understanding the Importance of Copywriting on Standards in Regulations
Principles for Federal Engagement in Standards Activities to Address National Priorities
Federal Engagement in Standards Activities to Address National Priorities (Background and Proposed Policy Recommendations)

What's New in the 2012 International Plumbing Code
Sprinklers
Technical Info
Residential Sprinklers ISO Fact Sheet
State Legislation on Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirements FAQs
Home Builder Benefits to Adopting the 2009 IRC
Residential Fire Sprinklers and the IRC FAQs
FEMA Endorses Residential Fire
FEMA letter to HUD to comply with IRC sprinkler requirements
FEMA paper in support of building codes in New Madrid Seismic Zone

Complete Toolkit

Click here to download the complete Adoption Toolkit. If you have trouble opening/downloading, right click link and select "save target as" and save to your computer.

Sample Adoption Ordinances

Click here to view/download sample adoption ordinances in Word and PDF fomats.

Who to Call

The Who To Call map contains links by state to ICC offices and staff members across the country who can assist with code adoption efforts and answer questions about our products and services.