The PMG Technical Team (PMG Team) supports ICC Learning through the development of various state specific training programs to supplement their broader training efforts across the US and internationally.
Click below to see the ICC Learning state specific course offerings and to register for upcoming courses.
The Code Council, in collaboration with the NMR group, Performance Systems Development, and Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, announce the formation of the Strategic Energy Code Implementation Team.
The Code Council will be presenting at the 27th annual Global Climate Change Conference (COP27), in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6-18.
Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council, in collaboration with the NMR group, Performance Systems Development, and Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, announce the formation of the Strategic Energy Code Implementation Team (SECIT). The SECIT, a multi-functional project team of leading energy experts with specialized building energy code knowledge, will support state and local governments seeking competitive grant funding made available under the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) $225 million Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI) program.
The goals of the SECIT expand the Code Council’s suite of resources to help communities access federal funding for the implementation of building codes. Through the RECI program, the SECIT will collaborate with jurisdictions to develop competitive applications that include well-established approaches and innovative strategies for realizing the benefits of energy code implementation and enforcement. The SECIT is strategically positioned to help communities facilitate energy code development, implementation, compliance, technical assistance, as well as other eligible energy code activities.
Leading the efforts of the SECIT, the Code Council welcomes Stella Carr as the Energy and Resiliency Project Manager. In this role, Carr will assist state, local, tribal and territorial governments and other partners to successfully identify, develop and implement grant-funded programs that support the adoption and implementation of energy and resilience codes. Through Code Council and other industry leader resources, Carr will develop packages of existing and new offerings that position communities to qualify for grant funding and advance energy savings, particularly through DOE, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Carr brings experience from across the public and private sectors with sustainability and grant management expertise in local government. Prior to joining the Code Council, Carr aided organizations in deploying strategic initiatives and helping communities implement priority-based budgeting. She also served as the Sustainability Director for the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts. A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Carr has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sustainability and Global Studies, as well as a master’s degree in Public Administration from the Arizona State University School of Public Affairs.
“We are pleased to welcome Stella Carr to the Code Council team,” said Code Council Senior Vice President of Government Relations Gabe Maser. “The U.S. government is preparing to give out an unprecedented amount of federal dollars to support code officials and the construction industry. Stella’s expertise and insight with innovative funding initiatives will help our members navigate the grant processes— an essential component of ensuring these resources get to the communities that need them the most.”
For more information on energy and resilience grants, visit www.iccsafe.org/federalgrants.
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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. International Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.
Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council, the largest international organization of building safety professionals and a member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) will be presenting at the 27th annual Global Climate Change Conference (COP27), in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6-18.
The work of the Code Council, alongside like-minded business and government networks, focused on sustainability and resilience in the built environment, is to recognize the role buildings play in the climate crisis, as well as to promote solutions to prevent additional carbon output from construction and operations of buildings, and to ensure that buildings are designed to withstand future hazards.
The Code Council’s Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation, and Judy Zakreski, Vice President of Global Services will be participating in the following presentations in the Buildings Pavilion that will be live-streamed here at the time of each event. No registration is required.
The Code Council will be participating in additional sessions and more events to be confirmed over the course of the conference. Visit www.iccsafe.org/unfccc for the latest updates.
To learn more about the Code Council’s involvement in COP27, follow Ryan and Judy on Twitter at @rmcolker and @globalbizjudy.
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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to state, local, tribal and territorial governments so they can develop hazard mitigation plans and rebuild in a way that reduces, or mitigates, future disaster losses in their communities. When requested by an authorized representative, this grant funding is available after a presidentially declared disaster. In this program, homeowners and businesses cannot apply for a grant. However, a local community may apply for funding on their behalf. All state, local, tribal and territorial governments must develop and adopt hazard mitigation plans to receive funding for their hazard mitigation projects. Project eligibility spans four primary areas that include Planning and Enforcement (including post-disaster code enforcement), Flood Protection, Retrofitting, and Construction.
Application Deadline: Funding becomes available when authorized under a Presidential major disaster declaration, in the areas of the State requested by the Governor. Federally recognized tribes may also submit a request for a Presidential major disaster declaration within their impacted areas. The period of performance for HMGP begins with the opening of the application period following a Presidential major disaster declaration and ends no later than 36 months from the close of the application period.
Due to COVID-19, the International Code Council canceled all scheduled in-person Building Safety Month events for 2020. In lieu of celebrating together in person, we’ve developed a set of free, virtual events to be held throughout the month of May. Join us and our partners to discuss topics related to building safety, building codes and code compliance.
Building Safety Month Twitter Chat
On Tuesday, May 12, at 3pm ET join our Building Safety Month Twitter Chat featuring Code Council Vice President of Innovation and Executive Director of the Alliance for National & Community Resilience (ANCR) Ryan Colker (@rmcolker) and ICC Government Relations Regional Manager Susan Dowty (@sdowtyICC) discussing seismic functional recovery and resiliency. Join the discussion using the hashtag #CODEversation.
Campaign Foundation Sponsor: American Gas Association
WEEK 1: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Disaster Preparedness, Building Codes and America’s Response to COVID-19
Speakers: Brock Long and Cristine McCombs
Code Council Host: Karl Fippinger
Length: 90 minutes; CEUs: 0.15
Date: May 7, 1:00–2:30 pm ET
Click here to access the webinar playback
WEEK 2: WATER SAFETY
Partnering Organization: RESNET
A New Standard for Rating Whole-House Water Efficiency
Speaker: Ryan Meres
Code Council Host: Dave Walls
Length: 60 minutes; CEUs: 0.1
Date: May 14, 1:00–2:00 pm ET
After five years of development and testing, the new whole-house water efficiency rating system developed by the International Code Council and RESNET has been finalized. BSR/RESNET/ICC Standard 850-2020 provides a Water Rating Index score that accounts for both indoor and outdoor water efficiency for one- and two-family dwellings. This webinar will provide an overview of the standard, the development process, and a new program based on the standard called HERS H2O.
Attendees will learn about:
WEEK 3: RESILIENCY. SUSTAINABILITY. INNOVATION.
Sponsor: NAHB
Panel Discussion about the Effects of COVID-19 on the Building Safety Industry
Speakers: TBA
Code Council Host: Sara Yerkes
Length: 60 minutes; CEUs: 0.1
Date: May 20, 1:00–2:00 pm ET
Panelists will discuss how COVID-19 has affected each of their segments of the building safety industry in the short-term and what long-term effects they expect. Speakers will discuss how the industry is already going virtual and what’s left to do. How has COVID-19 helped us to prepare for the next crisis?
WEEK 4: TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION
Partnering Organization: North American Deck and Railing Association
Deck Safety and the Codes
Speaker: Glenn Mathewson
Code Council Host: Learning Center
Length: 90 minutes; CEUs: 0.15
Date: May 29, 1:00–2:30 pm ET
The second edition of the International Code Council’s Deck Code and Education book will be available this summer with ten chapters that provide every 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) provision related to decks. Author and codes expert Glenn Mathewson will lead this 90-minute webinar explaining one overlooked or misunderstood provision from each chapter of the book. Learn about code administration, existing structures, materials, ledgers, the floor, posts and foundations, lateral loads, stairways, guards and handrails, and amenities.
The Plumbing Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code Action Committee (PMGCAC) meetings are open to the public. Any interested party can participate in committee meetings and can be considered by the committee for membership on any sub-group that the committee creates. Interested parties will be notified by email of PMGCAC activities including committee meetings, sub-group meetings and the availability of PMGCAC related documentation. If you wish to be placed on the “interested parties” list for the PMGCAC, contact the ICC Secretariat, Fred Grable.
The following Workgroups have been established:
These workgroups will have virtual meetings at various times. The meeting days and times will be sent out to all interested parties of those work group. If you wish to be on an interested party email distribution list, see the information under the 'Apply' tab below.
See Council Policy 31 "Code Action Committees" for the scope of each of the CAC's.
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PMGCAC Meeting Notices
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PMGCAC Roster
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PMGCAC Documents
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Fred Grable, Secretariat
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The International Plumbing Code (IPC) is a proven, comprehensive model plumbing code that works seamlessly with ICC's family of building codes. It sets minimum regulations for plumbing systems and components to protect life, health and safety of building occupants and the public. The IPC is available for adoption by jurisdictions ranging from states to towns, and is currently adopted on the state or local level in 37 states in the U.S, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
The IPC is built on the proven legacy of the BOCA National Plumbing Code, SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code, and ICBO Plumbing Code.
The IPC sets minimum regulations for plumbing systems using both prescriptive and performance-related provisions covering topics such as:
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Today's IPC is known for:
The 2021 IPC is available for purchase and adoption along with the family of other 2021 I-Codes.
Development of the 2024 International Plumbing Code is nearing completion (see the code development schedule for details). The 2021 Group A Online Governmental Consensus Vote was conducted October 15th through November 1st and the preliminary results are available through cdpACCESS. The 2021 Group A Final Action results, including vote tallies from both the Public Comment Hearing and OGCV, will be posted following certification in accordance with Section 10.4 of CP 28.
Currently, 37 states plus Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and Guam adopt the International Plumbing Code (IPC) at the state or local level. Click on the links below for more detailed information.
As a model code, the IPC is intended to be adopted in accordance with the laws and procedures of a governmental jurisdiction. When adopting a model code like the IPC, some jurisdictions amend the code in the process to reflect local practices and laws. Click here for additional code adoption resources and for sample adoption ordinances.
State AdoptionsThe codes are adopted at the state level through the GA Department of Community Affairs, Building Codes Division and the GA State Codes Advisory Committee (GSCAC).
The following are considered permissive codes and can be adopted by cities and counties. Links to State Adoption AgenciesDepartment of Community Affairs
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