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Upcoming Meeting

The Code Correlation Committee (ICC) will hold a telephone conference call on February 22, 2012. The purpose for this telephone conference is for the CCC to consider issues that have arisen during the 2012-2013 Code Change Cycle in processing code changes approved for the International Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, and International Private Sewage Disposal. Read meeting notice for details.

Group A and Group B Committee Responsibilities

Group A Code Development Committees will consider code change proposals for Group A codes and part of Group B codes. Likewise Group B Code Development Committees will consider code change proposals for Group B codes and parts of Group A codes. The Group A/Group B Code Development Committee Responsibilities provides details regarding Code Development Committee responsibilities and information on referenced standards updates.

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2012 Spring Hearings (Code Development Hearings – Group A Codes) April 29 – May 6, 2012 Sheraton Dallas Hotel	2012 Annual Conference and Group A Final Action Hearings Annual Conference: Oct. 21–24, 2012 Group A Final Action Hearings: Oct. 22 & 24–28, 2012 Oregon Convention Center

2013 Spring Hearings (Code Development Hearings – Group B Codes) April 21–28, 2013 Sheraton Dallas Hotel	2013 Annual Conference and Group B Final Action Hearings Annual Conference: Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2013 Group B Final Action Hearings: Oct. 2–9, 2013 Atlantic City Convention Center

Code Development

Codes provide minimum safeguards for people with regard to building safety and fire prevention. Codes protect health, safety and welfare as they relate to the residential and commercial built environment. Access information on ICC’s family of codes, code development cycles, errata, committees, procedures and archives. Click here for more information.

Standard Development

Standards are developed as an extension of code requirements. Standards represent consensus on how a material, product or assembly is to be designed, manufactured, tested or installed to obtain a specific level of performance. Learn about Standards Development policy and procedures, and Standard Development and Consensus Committees. Click here for more information.

Guideline Development

ICC develops guidelines that contribute to the health, safety and welfare of the built environment by addressing issues that are not adequately covered by existing technical information. View information on ICC Guidelines and the Guideline Development process. Click here for more information.

Guideline Development Council Policy

Technical Committees

Learn about ICC committees and councils centered on the development of codes and standards. Learn about the scope, objectives and procedures for each committee. Access notices, agendas and minutes. Find out which committees are currently accepting applications for service via a “call for committee”. Click here for more information.

Call for Committees

Technical Opinions

Do you have questions about codes or standards? ICC Members are eligible to receive technical assistance on International Codes including Staff Code Opinions and Committee Interpretations. Click here for more information.

Plan Review Services & Consulting

ICC can provide prompt and technically-comprehensive reviews of all drawings and construction documents based on either the ICC's International Codes or legacy codes (BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI). Click here for more information.

ICC Code Development Review Ad-Hoc Committee

The ICC Code Development “Governmental Consensus” Process (CDP) is at the core of ICC’s mission. It is the responsibility of ICC’s Board of Directors, as specified in Article X of the association’s bylaws to ensure the ongoing health and confidence of the ICC CDP. It is for this reason the Board has formed a broad-based committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the CDP and make recommendations about any changes needed. Click here for details.

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