Month: February 2024

CEO Search

CEO Search Process

As announced in October 2023, the International Code Council’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dominic Sims, CBO, plans to leave the organization at the end of 2024. The Code Council Board of Directors retained global search firm Russell Reynolds Associates to identify his successor. Russell Reynolds is currently accepting applications for the position.

The CEO of the Code Council reports directly to and collaborates with the Code Council Board of Directors to lead the member-focused association dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient buildings. The CEO oversees all staff and operational management of the organization, including its subsidiaries to deliver on the mission to “provide the highest quality codes, standards, products and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment.”

To view the full position specification, click here.

The review of nominations and applications for the position will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified and interested applicants may submit a resume for confidential consideration. All applications, nominations, and inquiries may be directed to ICCCEO@RussellReynolds.com.

New Mexico Strengthens Building Safety and Sustainability by Adopting International Energy Conservation Code

Albuquerque, New Mexico – The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission adopted the International Code Council’s 2021 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®), which addresses energy efficiency and the energy usage of buildings. With this adoption, New Mexico joins communities across nearly 20 states covering more than a third of the U.S. population in providing its residents with state-of-the-art building design and performance.

The adoption of the IECC will bring numerous benefits to New Mexico’s residents. According to U.S. Department of Energy estimates, residents will save 12 percent on their utility bills, which equates to $266 in energy savings annually. Adoption of the 2021 IECC will also reduce the statewide greenhouse gas emissions by over 20,000 metric tons in the first year and by 11 million metric tons over 30 years. For perspective, the 30-year emissions reduction is equivalent to 2.4 million passenger vehicles or 1.4 million homes. Not only will it result in significant energy, emissions and cost savings for heating, cooling and lighting, but it will also enhance construction quality.

“By adopting the 2021 IECC, New Mexico is helping ensure the health and welfare of its communities through improved air quality and lower utility bills,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “We commend the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission for prioritizing and leveraging building codes to improve energy efficiency within the construction industry.”

“This update will ensure that the standards and codes for the process of energy efficiency in our state are understandable,” said New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department General Construction Bureau Chief Martin Romero, CBO. “This mandate will allow our state to be in accordance with current codes, and that the latest energy efficiency provisions are included taking into account the unique qualities of our state. These codes provide clarification in recognition of practical issues arising in the industry while ensuring more efficient energy savings.”

Additional information on energy efficiency and carbon reduction can be found here. More information on the 2021 IECC can be found here. Learn more about code adoptions here.

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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.

Resources

World Water Awareness Starts With You

Resources on Water Conservation Codes and Standards

Here you’ll find the resources to educate yourself and decision makers on the water crisis and how codes and standards are crucial for sustainable water management.

The Code Council's "World Water Awareness" campaign includes new research and information that will aid in the rapid implementation of codes and standards, and help guide decision-makers in managing finite resources, both in the U.S. and globally.

Specifically, the International Water Conservation Code Provisions® (IWCCP®) offers a comprehensive framework to address today’s pressing water conservation challenges. The Code Council calls on lawmakers around the world to rapidly adopt the IWCCP due to the urgent need for responsible water use.

Browse the resources below for municipalities, policy makers and the public, including explanations about our codes and standards, tools for adoption and more.

For Municipalities

Unveiling the 2024 Editions of the International Plumbing Code and the International Mechanical Code

 

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Updated Rainwater Harvesting Standard: Conserving Water for the Long Run

 

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Flowing Forward: Solving America's Water Challenges

 

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For Policy Makers

ICC Pulse Podcast Episode 52: Water Reuse in the United States

 

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The Urgent Need to Address Water Scarcity Through Scientifically Supported Water Conservation Solutions

 

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Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Swimming Pool & Spa, and Private Sewage Disposal

 

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For Anyone

National opinion: Water conservation needed in Arizona, US

 

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International Code Council Celebrates
World Water Day

 

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Code Council Recognizes the Importance
of World Plumbing Day

 

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Events

World Water Awareness

In-Person and Virtual Events

Join the International Code Council and water experts from around the world for both in-person and virtual events covering a wide range of water conservation-related topics. Don’t wait, space is limited – click the “Register Now” button below each event to learn more and register.

In-Person Events

Standards Save:
A Water Conservation Summit

Updated Start Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. ET
National Press Club
529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045

Join the International Code Council and water experts at the National Press Club for “Standards Save: A Water Conservation Summit”. The Code Council will release findings of a new University of Miami study examining the critical need for the rapid adoption of modern, updated water conservation standards.

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Unable to attend in person? Watch the event live using the link below.

Speakers

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Zach Schafer, Senior Advisor, EPA Office of Water

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Maureen M. Holman Esq., Vice President, Shared Services, DC Water

Roque Sánchez, Senior Advisor, Bureau of Reclamation

Andrew Williams, Staff Director, Senate Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife

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Carolyn Berndt, Legislative Director, Sustainability, National League of Cities

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Dominic Sims, CEO, International Code Council

Report Presentation

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Dr. Esber Andiroglu, Dept. of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering and School of Architecture, University of Miami

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Virtual Events

Webinar: Increasing Sustainability and Community Resilience Through Water Reuse

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
1:00 pm ET

This ICC Learn Live event will explore water reuse in the built environment. Industry experts and Code Council partners such as the EPA, National Blue-Ribbon Commission and manufacturers of onsite water reuse systems will present on behalf of their organizations and the PMG Code Action Committee (CAC) Water Reuse Working Group. Attendees will learn and gain insight into industry innovations and a preview of the PMG CAC Water Reuse proposals for the 2027 International Plumbing Code® and International Residential Code®.

  • NBRC efforts to bring water reuse as a viable option for sustainability and conservation.
  • EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP), precisely action 2.18.
  • WateReuse trade association updates on laws, policy, funding, and public acceptance of recycled water.
  • PMG CAC Water Reuse working group's effort to expand onsite water reuse in the built environment.

Speaker: Rich Anderson (ICC-PMG Host)

Panelists: Paula Kehoe, NBRC; Sharron Nappier, EPA; Pat Sinicropi, WateReuse; Adam Stern, Natural Systems Utilities and PMG CAC Water Reuse working group; Rich Anderson, ICC (host).

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Webinar: Why is Pipe Sizing Important?

Monday, March 4, 2024
12:30 pm ET

This ICC Learn Live event will be a hybrid presentation on the history of plumbing, the various methods of pipe sizing for supply, drain & vent systems, a brief summary of the research aspect and the development of ICC 815: Standard for Sizing Water Distribution, Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping Systems.

Learning Objectives:

  • History of Pipe Sizing
  • Factors Driving the Need for Pipe Sizing
  • Unintended Consequences of Modern Flow Rates
  • Current Pipe Sizing Methods
  • Intro to ICC 815 Standard

Speakers: Ramiro Mata and Lisa Reiheld (ICC-PMG Hosts)

Panelists: John Lansing (Plumbing Design Engineer), Gary Klein (815 Chair), Esber Andiroglu (University of Miami)

Webinar: Global Pipe-Sizing Collaboration

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
4:00 am ET

This ICC Learn Live event will feature speakers from Australia, Germany, New Zealand and the United States who participate on the ICC 815 committee. Each speaker will provide an overview of the different pipe-sizing methods and the research undertaken in their regions which is being used to inform ICC 815 Standard for Sizing Water Distribution, Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping Systems.

Speakers: Tom Roberts (ICC-PMG Host)

Panelists: Tom Wise (Australia), Gary Klein (USA), Frank Schmidt (Germany) and Ross Wakefield (New Zealand).

Mark Your Calendar

World Plumbing Day

March 11

World Plumbing Day is an international event observed on March 11 each year. It was established by the World Plumbing Council (WPC) to recognize the importance of plumbing in modern society and to raise awareness about the role of plumbing in promoting public health and environmental sustainability. The day aims to highlight the crucial role that plumbing plays in ensuring access to clean and safe water, proper sanitation, and hygiene.

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World Water Day

March 22

World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on March 22, since 1993. It is designated by the United Nations (UN) to focus attention on the global water crisis impacting 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water, and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about water scarcity, water pollution and the need for access to clean and safe water for all.

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Home

Water, vital for life, faces increasing demand with global population growth

According to UNICEF, four billion people — almost two thirds of the world’s population — experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year, and some 700 million people could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030.

The global water and sanitation crisis can be solved within our lifetimes, but we must act now.

Long-term, consistent water conservation efforts must lay the foundation for innovative strategies to safeguard drinking water and provide basic services to growing populations. We must prioritize protecting every drop of water, and modern water conservation codes and standards are leading the charge.

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Standards Save:
A Water Conservation Summit

Updated Start Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. ET
National Press Club
529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045

Join the International Code Council and water experts at the National Press Club for “Standards Save: A Water Conservation Summit”. The Code Council will release findings of a new University of Miami study examining the critical need for the rapid adoption of modern, updated water conservation standards

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World Water Awareness:
Understanding the Problem

An estimated

1.42 Billion People

including 450 million children –
live in areas of high or extremely
high water vulnerability

 

UNICEF – Water Security For All

By 2050, the number of people facing inadequate access to water is projected to increase to more than

5 BILLION PEOPLE

 

UN World Meteorological Organization – State of Global Water Resources 2022

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U.S. water scarcity is
projected to increase
significantly.

Over the next 50 years, roughly half of U.S. freshwater basins will be at risk of falling short of their monthly water demands – predominantly in the American West.

Source: Earth's Future – Adaptation to Future Water Shortages in the United States Caused by Population Growth and Climate Change

2+ Million Americans

More than 2 million Americans lack access to modern water services, such as indoor plumbing and flushing toilets.

 

Source DigDeep – Closing the Water Access Gap in the United States

Water conservation codes represent one of the fastest, most efficient ways to address our growing water crisis.

Information and resources are available to accelerate adoption of modern building codes and standards and guide decision-makers in managing finite resources nationally and globally.

Learn More to Make a Difference→

Water Conservation Codes and Standards at Work

 

The International Code Council (ICC) develops and publishes a set of codes and standards that are widely adopted and used in the construction and design of buildings and structures. The Code Council’s codes and standards play a crucial role in shaping construction practices, including those related to water efficiency, conservation and safety.

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The International Code Council and ASHRAE Seek Public Comments on Proposed Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Evaluation

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have announced the release of the full publication public review draft for the proposed ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings. The proposed standard aims to assess and document greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across a building’s life cycle.

The public comment period is open from February 2, 2024, to March 18, 2024, and comments are sought from all interested parties. The committee is seeking comments on the full publication public review draft following the advisory public review period in May 2023. To review the publication public review draft of Standard 240P and provide comments, visit here.

Standard 240P provides a methodology to quantify the embodied and operational GHG emissions associated with buildings and their sites. The standard also provides minimum requirements for documentation of life-cycle GHG emissions.

The proposed standard is not intended to set benchmarks or establish levels of building performance and is not intended for use to circumvent any safety, health or environmental requirements. Instead, its purpose is to assist building industry stakeholders, governments, and the finance and investment industry in implementing a common platform for measuring, reporting and acting upon the GHG emissions of buildings.

“The Code Council is pleased to collaborate with ASHRAE in the development of Standard 240P and acknowledges the exceptional work of the standards committee in providing its time and expertise to this process. We look forward to receiving feedback from stakeholders,” said Code Council CEO, Dominic Sims, CBO. “This standard will be a valuable tool for communities across the globe for achieving their decarbonization goals.”

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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.

About ASHRAE

Founded in 1894, ASHRAE is a global professional society committed to serving humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields.