Dear Members, Partners and Stakeholders,

First and foremost, thank you for your valuable input in the proposed joint venture between the International Code Council (ICC) and International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) to create a single plumbing code and a single mechanical code. Your review of the proposal put forth by ICC and IAPMO was instrumental in assisting the ICC Board of Directors in making decisions that reflected the desires of our membership.

After review and consideration of significant feedback from ICC members, it was clear to the Board that the joint venture, as first proposed, would not be acceptable without further modification. Issues of concern included the code development process, committee balance, the base document for the codes and ownership of the proposed joint codes.

The ICC Board responded to those concerns and shared its position with IAPMO. They have responded indicating they are not in a position to entertain the points outlined in ICC’s latest offer. This marks an end to the earnest effort to combine the value of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code into to fundamental concept of ICC’s single, coordinated family of codes.

This was not just a dollars and cents proposal, but rather, it addressed the real issue of adoption efforts that have caused communities much stress in determining which codes should be adopted in their jurisdictions. This joint venture was embarked upon to develop a single set of codes for everyone’s benefit. Less code confusion provides uniformity in the industry, reduces construction costs, and allows ICC to turn more of its focus toward members’ needs and services.

Again, thank you for your input in these important discussions. As a member-focused organization, your feedback and contributions were key to the Board of Directors navigating these discussions with IAPMO. Your voice has reaffirmed that ICC’s mission continues to embody the development of a single set of comprehensive, coordinated codes and standards.

Sincerely,

Henry L. Green
President
Board of Directors
International Code Council