Batteries and Energy Storage Ad Hoc Committee

Batteries and Energy Storage Ad Hoc Committee
(AH-BES)

Batteries and Energy Storage Ad Hoc Committee

Established by the Code Council Board of Directors, this ad hoc committee will explore how building safety is impacted by the manufacturing, storage, use and recycling of batteries and energy storage systems.

This committee will identify any increased risk to the built environment and pinpoint gaps in codes and standards needing to be addressed to strengthen building, fire and life safety requirements for batteries and energy storage systems.

The committee will then identify and recommend areas of change to the Code Council Board for relevant codes and standards. Upon completion of its stated objectives, the committee will prepare and submit a final report of its activities and findings to the Board.

The committee will follow the Code Council’s established procedures and is expected to conduct its activities through the 2024-2026 Code Development Cycle.

Committee Overview

STATUS
Active

MEETING INFO
BES Meeting Notices

MEMBERSHIP
BES Roster

DOCUMENTS
BES Documents

SECRETARIAT
Russ Manning, SVP
Christine Reed, Staff Coordinator
Karl Fippinger, Staff SME Fire
Kris Stenger, Staff SME Energy

Committee News

The deadline for applications was August 14, 2023.

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2024 IECC Appeals

2024 IECC Appeals

The rigorous, transparent development process for the International Energy Conservation Code® meets the fundamental principles of Office of Management and Budget Circular No A-119 (Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities), a key principle of which, is an appeals process.

Read on to view information about appeals that have been made to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code.

Latest News
April 2024
  • 2024 IECC Appeals – IECC Feedback Form Click here.
  • 2024 IECC Appeals – ICC Board of Directors Actions Report Read here.
March 2024
  • 2024 IECC Board of Directors Final Decision Read here.
  • 2024 IECC Appeals Board Report Now available.
  • 2024 IECC Appeals – ICC Board of Directors Hearing More info.
February 2024
January 2024
  • 2024 IECC Appeals – Notice of Hearing The International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC) Notice of Hearing is now available. Download it here. Updated 2/16/24
  • 2024 IECC Appeals – Appeals Notice Read an update on the 2024 IECC appeals process and download the Appeals Notice. Download notice
November 2023
  • 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Update: Appeals Deadline Extended and Next Steps
    Includes information on 2027 Next Steps and 2027 Call for Committees. Read article

​​2024 IECC APPEALS​ – SUBMITTED APPEALS

In accordance with CP-01 Appeals process, the International Code Council has received appeals on the 2024 IECC (Commercial & Residential) committee actions. The appeal deadline was January 2, 2024 (see BSJ Notice). Details on the appeals process can be found on the ICC Corporate Governance web page. Further information on the 2024 IECC Appeals Process Overview can be found here.

The nine appeals received are as follows:

​​2024 IECC APPEALS​ – BOARD OF DIRECTORS HEARING

Pursuant to CP-01, the International Code Council Board of Directors shall review each of the appeals and the report of the Appeals Board and shall take appropriate action on each of the appeals. With respect to the appeals filed in connection with the 2024 IECC, the Board will hear from interested parties, in accordance with the guidelines in the “Procedures for Interested Parties to Present to ICC Board of Directors.” The Board meeting will be held at 8:00 AM PT on Monday, March 18, 2024.

For those who are interested in watching the proceedings, a YouTube link is available below, and will go live Monday, March 18 at 8:00 AM PT.

​​Procedures for Interested Parties to Present to ICC Board of Directors

​​Hearings Webcast

The 2024 IECC Appeals ICC Board of Directors Hearing occurred on March 18, 2024.

​​2024 IECC APPEALS​ – APPEALS HEARINGS

The Appeals Board has decided to consider the appeals in four groups as noted below.

  • Scope and Intent (AGA, APGA, NMHC/BOMA, Region VI)
  • Consensus Building Approaches (AGA, APGA, Region VI)
  • Procedural Specific Issues (AHRI, APGA, Region VI)
  • Subject Specific Issues (AHRI, NMHC/BOMA, Region VI)

Hearing Schedule by Group
See the Hearing Schedule by Group by clicking here ▼

Appeal Basis Hearing Date/Time Category Related Issues
Scope and Intent [Day 1] February 21 at
7 am Pacific Time
  1. Whether the IECC residential and commercial scope and intent statements permit provisions aimed at encouraging decarbonization of buildings or greenhouse gas reduction to be placed in the main code text or require such provisions to be placed in appendices
  2. Whether specific code changes fall within scope based on definition of terms “building,” “occupant,” or “occupancy”
Consensus Building Approaches [Day 2 Part A] February 22 at
7 am Pacific Time
Whether the consensus building approach utilized by the IECC residential consensus committee was consistent with ICC’s policies
Procedural Specific Issues [Day 2 Part B] February 22
following the completion of
Day 2 Part A.
  1. Committee balance / membership
  2. Calling of votes (Robert’s Rules)
  3. Cost analysis approach
  4. Commenting (substantive change procedures)
Subject Specific Issues [Day 3] February 23 at
7 am Pacific Time
  1. Cost-effectiveness
  2. Increasing efficiency
  3. Principle of not prioritizing any fuel sources
  4. Consistency with other codes, including the IBC
  5. Feasibility of implementation
  6. Any other subject specific issues
 

Submitted Viewpoints
See all of the viewpoints by clicking here ▼
See appeals by number in the Submitted Appeals section.

Viewpoint Submitted Pertains to
350 Contra Costa Action – Farber In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
AIM Associates – Beeler In Opposition:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Alliance for Transportation Electrification – Tempchin In Opposition: 3, 6, 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy – Waite In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
American Gas Association – Murray In Support: 7
Day 1, Day 2
Atmos Energy Corporation – Tate In Support: 7
Day 1, Day 2
CAIOUs – Surana In Opposition: 6, 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
California Electric Transportation Coalition – Corby In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
City and County of Denver – Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency – Anderson In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Drive Electric Dayton – Hankins In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Edison Electric Institute – Rosenstock In Opposition: 3, 6, 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) – Cullen In Opposition: 3, 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Energy Solutions – Burk In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
EV Charging for All Coalition (EVCAC) – Warheit In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Leading Builders of America – Crone In Opposition: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. – Jouaneh In Opposition: 2
Day 1, Day 3
Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia – Tolleson In Support: 8
Day 1, Day 2
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) – Holland In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
National Glass Association, Aluminum Extruders Council – Culp In Opposition: 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2
National Multifamily Housing Council – Johnson – 1 In Support: 6
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
National Multifamily Housing Council – Johnson – 2 In Support: 3, 6
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
National Propane Gas Association – Swiecicki In Support: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
New Buildings Institute – Rabe In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
ONE Gas Inc – Rhodes In Support: 7
Day 1, Day 2
Philadelphia Gas Works – Zuk In Support: 8
Day 1, Day 2
RESNET – Baden In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Rinnai – McGuire In Support: 8
Day 1, Day 2
RMI – Kocher In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Self – Bunger In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Self – Collignon In Opposition: 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2
Self – Guhl In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Self – Guinan In Support: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Self – Kostka In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Self – Penniman In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Self – Swoape In Support: 8
Day 1, Day 2
Self – Van Sickle In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Self – Vijayakumar – 1 In Opposition: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Self – Vijayakumar – 2 In Opposition: 6
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Self – Vijayakumar – 3 In Opposition: 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Southeast Sustainability Directors Network – Livingston In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) – Meyers In Opposition: 3, 4, 6
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
SWTCH Energy, Inc. – Cohen In Opposition: 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Tesla, Inc – Sanchez In Opposition: 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
Town of Eagle – Koppel In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
 

​​Hearings Webcast

The 2024 IECC Appeals Hearings occurred over three days, February 21 – 23, 2024.

​​2024 IECC APPEALS​ – PRESENTATIONS

​​Procedures for Interested Parties to Present to Appeals Board

Presentation Requirements

  • Slides should use 16:9 Ratio
  • Images on slides are recommended to be at least 5" x 7" for visibility on the screen
  • Please do not include audio or video files
  • Text size is recommended to be at least 32pt (larger if possible) for visibility on the screen

​​2024 IECC APPEALS​ – BOARD MEMBERS​

David Spencer, CBO, ACO

David Spencer, CBO, ACO
Appeals Board Chair

Mr. Spencer has been a Building Official in Washington since 2011, with over 30 years overall within the construction industry with 18 years in the code compliance industry. He has worked for five different municipalities throughout the state of Washington, and is currently in a State Operations Manager Role. Currently serving as International Code Council Vice President and served on the Board of Directors from 2017 to present.

Thomas Allen, CBO, MCP,CFM, LEED AP

Thomas Allen, CBO, MCP,
CFM, LEED AP

Mr. Allen is the Building Official for Orange County, FL. He has over 42 years’ experience in the construction industry, with over 29 years in the enforcement side of the industry. He has worked as an inspector, plans examiner, fire inspector, floodplain manager, building official, fire marshal, and ICC Regional Manager for Government Relations. He is currently serving as Director of the Building Officials of Florida (BOAF) and is the Immediate Past President of the ICC Gulf Coast Region IX.

Alex Olszowy III

Alex “Cash” Olszowy III

Mr. Olszowy joined Lexington, Kentucky’s Division of Building Inspection in 1997 as a Residential Inspector, eventually becoming a supervisor, ultimately retiring as the Director of Code Enforcement for Lexington in October 2023. He holds Kentucky’s highest level of certification as a Level III Plans and Specifications Inspector. He is a Past President of the International Code Council, Board of Directors, serving on the Board from 2010-2017. He has served as a moderator at the code development hearings.

Michael Shannon, PE, CBO

Michael Shannon, PE, CBO

Mr. Shannon was appointed Development Services Director for the City of San Antonio, Texas in May 2017 and is currently the city’s Building Official. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas in the discipline of Fire Protection Engineering, holds multiple ICC certifications including Certified Building Official, and is a Texas state-licensed Code Enforcement Officer. He has served multiple times on the ICC IBC-Fire Safety and IBC-General Code Development Committees.

​​2024 IECC APPEALS​ – ​​PROCESS OVERVIEW​

​Summary Overview

The appeals process is defined in CP-01. The 2024 IECC appeals process will use CP-01 following the prescribed procedures utilizing section 4.1 as the pathway for processing appeals, as approved by the Code Council Board of Directors.

The following main milestones exist based on that approach:

  1. The public can appeal against the final decisions made by the IECC committees (commercial and residential) at the conclusion of the Final Balloting. [CP-01 Section 3.1]
  2. The appeal will be placed before the Appeals Board within 30 days of the receipt of the appeal. [CP-01 Section 4.1]
  3. The appeals board must be established. [CP-01 Section 5]
    Note: This can occur concurrently with the earlier steps.
  4. ICC must notify all interested parties that the appeal was received within 30 days. [CP-01 Section 6.1]
  5. The Appeals Board Chair (ICC Board Vice President) will schedule an appeals board hearing to review the appeal within 30 days of the appeals board receiving the appeal. [CP-01 Section 6.2]
  6. The Appeals Board conducts the appeal hearing. [CP-01 Section 6.3]
  7. The Appeals Board renders a recommendation to the ICC CEO. [CP-01 Section 7.1]
  8. The ICC CEO submits the Appeals Board report and recommendations to the ICC Board of Directors. [CP-01 Section 7.2]
  9. The Board of Directors reviews the appeal(s) and provides a decision to the ICC CEO. [CP-01 Section 7.3]
  10. The ICC CEO notifies the appellant and parties of the Board decision. [CP-01 Section 7.4]

​Summary Appeals Steps Graphic

​Questions?

Appeals Hearings FAQs

Contact Dr. Russ Manning, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, with additional questions at rmanning@iccsafe.org.

2024 BSM – Member – Printable Materials

Printable Materials

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General Printable Materials


Building Safety Month Digital Poster

Building Safety Month
Digital Poster

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Week 1 Materials – Understanding the Mission


Defining Building Safety

Defining Building Safety
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The Code Council at Home

The Code Council at Home
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Week 2 Materials – Preparing a Building Safety Plan


10 Tips on Fire Safety

10 Tips on Fire Safety
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Alarm Safety Tips

Alarm Safety Tips
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Exit Safety Tips

Exit Safety Tips
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Electricity Safety Tips

Electricity Safety Tips
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10 Tips for Backyard and Pool Safety

10 Tips for Backyard and Pool Safety
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Water Safety Tips for Winter

Water Safety Tips for Winter
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10 tips for Disaster Safety

10 tips for Disaster Safety
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Disaster Prep Brochure

Disaster Prep Brochure
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Are You Ready?

Are You Ready?
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12 Ways to Prepare Postcard

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Resilience in the Building Codes

Resilience in the Building Codes
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The Case for Adopting Building Codes

The Case for Adopting Building Codes
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Mitigation for Homeowners

Mitigation for Homeowners
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10 Tips for Conserving Water at Home

10 Tips for Conserving Water at Home
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Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution

Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution
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10 Tips for Energy Efficient Homes

10 Tips for Energy Efficient Homes
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Building Green, Living Better

Building Green, Living Better
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Non-Potable Water Reuse

Non-Potable Water Reuse
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Week 3 Materials – Learning From the Pros


Careers in Building Safety

Careers in Building Safety
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Value of the Code Official

Value of the Code Official
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Do I Need a Permit?

Do I Need a Permit?
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ICC Career Step by Step Infographic

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ICC Military COOL Program Infographic

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Week 4 Materials – Engaging Your Community


Building Safety Month Letter to Editor Template

Building Safety Month Letter to Editor Template
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Building Safety Month Press Release Template

Building Safety Month Press Release Template
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Building Safety in Your Home Checklist

Building Safety in Your Home Checklist
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Other Resources


Benefits of Building Permits

Benefits of Building Permits
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Remote Virtual Inspections

Remote Virtual Inspections
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2024 BSM – Week 5

Celebrating Success in Building Safety

Week 5 – May 27 - 31

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Mission success! Week 5 of Building Safety Month 2024 highlights individuals and communities who are making a difference in building safety not just in May, but all year long. Here we also share celebrations and events from this year’s Building Safety Month, as well as highlights from the Code Council’s 30th anniversary.

It’s not too late – connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram, and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word about Building Safety Month!

Individuals and Communities Spotlight

The building safety community includes passionate and dedicated individuals, organizations and communities made up of everyday citizens, governmental officials, engineers, code officials, plumbers and more. While no action is too small as we strive to build a safer tomorrow, here we’ve listed a few notable examples of excellence in building safety.

Do you have a building safety hero you'd like us to recognize? Click here to submit a request, or email us at communications@iccsafe.org.

Building Safety Month Celebrations and Events

In-person and virtual learning events for Building Safety Month are an effective way to help raise the profile of building safety professionals and the work they do in our communities, and highlight how building codes help keep us all safe. We want to hear from code professionals, building departments, teachers and community members like you on how you’re celebrating building safety!

  • In-person Building Safety Month events can range from educational events or construction site walkthroughs, to mock inspections or classroom presentations at a local school.
  • Virtual Building Safety Month events are easy to set up, more cost-effective and can be attended from the comfort of home.
  • Proclamation signing events are a great way to raise awareness for building safety in your community. Click here to submit a proclamation, and don’t forget to take pictures!

Send us an email at communications@iccsafe.org with pictures and a brief description of your event to be featured below!

Building Safety Month Celebrations
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Community Building Safety Month Events
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International Code Council 30th Anniversary Highlight

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the International Code Council! To celebrate this historic milestone, we have released an interactive timeline that includes major moments in Code Council history, a short documentary video that features important voices over the past 30 years, and more.

We'll be rolling out exciting initiatives all year long, including a special museum-style booth at our annual conference!

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View Timeline

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Congrats ICC

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2024 BSM – Week 1

Understanding the Mission

Week 1 – May 1 - 5

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Welcome to Week 1 of Building Safety Month 2024! As part of our "Understanding the Mission" theme, we’re kicking things off by covering the basics of building safety and sharing a bit about Building Safety Month. It’s mission critical – building safety is the responsibility of us all, and we’re counting on you to help keep the places where we live, work and play safe!

Join the Building Safety Month conversation all month long – tag the International Code Council on social media, and use #BuildingSafety365 to help spread the word!

The Basics of Building Safety

Evidence of “building safety” is all around us. From an individual level, building safety can include installing smoke alarms in your house or giving portable heaters at least three feet of space. From a community level, building safety can include adopting modern building codes or enacting sustainability initiatives.

Remember, building safety is a comprehensive mission that is only possible when we work together for positive change.

  • All communities need building codes to protect their citizens from hazards like fires, weather-related events and structural collapse.
  • Building codes are society's best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores and entertainment venues.
  • Building safety professionals, including code officials, work day in and day out to keep the public safe.

Defining Building Safety

Defining Building Safety
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The Code Council at Home

The Code Council at Home
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Building Codes and Standards: Bringing Science to Building Safety

Building Codes and Standards: Bringing Science to Building Safety
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What is Building Safety Month?

Building Safety Month is an international celebration that takes place in May to raise awareness about building safety. Our goal is to help educate individuals, families and businesses on what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures, reinforce the need for the adoption of modern, regularly-updated building codes and highlight the well-trained professionals who work year-round to ensure our safety.

  • 2024 marks the 44th edition of Building Safety Month.
  • Last year, almost 400 jurisdictions proclaimed May 2023 Building Safety Month, including President Biden, governors, mayors, county executives and others.
  • The Code Council provides resources to promote Building Safety Month including safety tip brochures, promotional graphics and resources for students.
  • Celebrate with us by sharing this year's poster, your celebrations and more by using our hashtag #BuildingSafetyMonth2024 on social media.

Building Safety Month Digital Poster

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Building Safety Month Weekly Icons

Building Safety Month Weekly Icons
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International Code Council Initiative Supports the Buildings Breakthrough to Advance Sustainable and Resilient Buildings

Dubai, UAE– During the thematic day for Multilevel Action, Urbanization and Built Environment/Transport held on December 6 at the global climate conference, COP28, the Buildings Breakthrough was formally launched. The Buildings Breakthrough is a cross-sectoral campaign to support governments in the universal adoption and implementation of near-zero emission and resilient buildings by 2030. It is supported by 18 private-sector led initiatives, including the Building Capacity for Sustainable and Resilient Buildings Initiative led by the International Code Council.  

“The International Code Council has long recognized the essential role buildings play in our world and the impact they have on the sustainability and resilience of people and the planet,” said International Code Council Chief Executive Dominic Sims, CBO. “We applaud the attention global leaders have placed on supporting advances in the sector and stand ready to assist in the development and implementation of the solutions that governments and the building industry need to achieve climate adaptation and mitigation goals.” 

Because of the work that the International Code Council has done to advance the importance of employing a holistic approach to the building safety regulatory ecosystem and the essential need for capacity building, the organization was recognized during the official launch, along with representatives from the supporting countries and other supporting initiatives.  

The focus on the adoption and enforcement of modern building codes was reinforced by White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi during the launch. Zaidi said of the U.S. participation in the Breakthrough, “We’re working just like many of you across jurisdictional levels, providing grants through the president’s infrastructure law to state and local governments to level up their capability to design standards, implement and enforce them. Because codes are only as good as the enforcement that follows.” 

The next steps under the Breakthrough include developing priority actions to drive progress. This action setting will occur at a first of its kind meeting of building and construction related ministers in March 2024 in Paris, France. While building and energy codes have already been recognized as a key component of achieving the Breakthrough’s objectives, the International Code Council has developed a brief released at COP on Building Codes and the International Breakthrough Agenda providing specific opportunities to leverage existing code solutions. 

The International Code Council-led capacity building initiative recognized today is also supported by Architecture 2030, ASHRAE, Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA), Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), HOK, International Building Quality Center (IBQC), International Living Future Institute (ILFI), Materials and Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA), +LAB Architects, ResALLience, Saint-Gobain, and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). 

Photo courtesy of COP28 

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