Year: 2024

Off-Site Construction

What is Off-Site Construction?

Unlocking Affordable, Efficient, and Sustainable Buildings with International Code Council Off-Site Standards

Welcome to the Future of Construction
The International Code Council (ICC) is leading the charge in transforming the landscape of affordable, resilient, and sustainable buildings. Civic leaders have the power to shape the future of their communities, and the International Code Council’s off-site construction standards offer a key solution. Join us in embracing a more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable approach to building the residential and commercial properties your communities need.

Why Off-Site Construction Matters

In the face of a housing crisis that has left millions struggling to find affordable homes, off-site construction emerges as a viable approach. Off-site construction, also known as modular or prefabricated construction, offers a residential and commercial building solution that is not only faster and more cost-effective, but also environmentally sustainable.

Exploring the Standards

Explore the Code Council’s off-site construction standards to bolster your understanding and implementation of off-site construction practices.

Explore the Standards

Construction Intelligence

It’s Not Just About Building Faster, It’s About Building Smarter

Off-site construction involves assembling components or entire houses and buildings in a controlled factory environment before bringing them to the final job site.

Cuts construction time by
20% to 50%

Provides cost-savings
up to 20%

Sustainability

Off-Site Construction Proves Sustainable Can Be Affordable

With reduced waste and lower carbon footprints, off-site construction aligns economic benefits with environmental stewardship.

Reduces wastage rates
and enhances sustainability

Delivers up to 45%
embodied carbon savings

The Regulatory Challenge

Navigating Regulatory Complexity in Off-Site Construction

Currently, a patchwork of state and local regulations hampers the widespread adoption of off-site construction. This inconsistency poses a significant barrier, hindering the efficiency and regional delivery of housing solutions.

Barriers

Regulatory Roadblocks in Off-Site Construction

Varying Regulations

Different regulations from state to state and locally hinder regional housing solutions.

Efficiency Gaps

Lack of understanding hampers project efficiency.

Local Oversight

Where left to local regulation, a lack of resources and experience can impact efficiency.

Projects Delayed

Adequate staffing and required inspections of distant facilities delay project approvals.

Increased Costs

Varying regulations and lengthy approvals limit market participants and economies of scale.

Solutions

The Code Council’s Leading Approach to Safe Off-Site Construction

Safety Pioneer

Code Council standards build off the industry-leading International Codes.

Standards Consistency

Initiatives like ICC/MBI Standards ensure consistency for the best practices.

Process Harmony

Cost savings through economies of scale, and improved safety via a standardized approach.

Uniform Efficiency

Greater consistency fosters a uniform understanding, expediting project processing.

Regulation Simplified

Overcoming the regulatory patchwork for a safer, cost effective, cohesive approach.

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Championing Change Through Consistency

Recognizing the need for change, visionary jurisdictions including Salt Lake City, Utah, and the Commonwealth of Virginia have adopted new standards, paving the way for consistency in the off-site regulatory process. Now, the International Code Council and the Modular Building Institute are championing a national initiative to bring these standards to the forefront.

What Does Off-Site Mean for You?

As off-site construction regulations undergo transformation, their impact resonates across diverse sectors, benefiting homeowners in search of affordability, builders striving for efficiency, businesses poised for growth, and communities envisioning increased resilience and sustainability. Discover how these standards align with varied needs, creating a landscape of innovation, sustainability, and progress.

Homebuyers and Building Owners

  • Experience enhanced quality and increased speed to completion.
  • Gain assurances that projects adhere to the same codes and requirements as site-built projects.
  • Experience lower construction costs.

Community Leaders and Government Officials

  • Can help address housing shortages, promote economic growth, and advance sustainability.
  • Experience less community disruption as projects are constructed.

Builders and Developers

  • Optimize construction processes for efficiency and cost savings.
  • Address challenges in workforce availability.
  • Explore new opportunities for sustainable and affordable housing.

Off-Site Manufacturers

  • Achieve regulatory consistency to streamline operations and expand market reach.
  • Enhance market acceptance of off-site construction solutions.

Understanding and engaging with these diverse audiences is crucial for the successful adoption and implementation of off-site construction regulations. It involves building consensus, addressing concerns, and promoting the benefits that the changes can bring to each group.

Future-Ready Construction

Communities need buildings that are affordable, resilient, and sustainable. Within the Code Council's off-site construction standards, you don’t have to compromise. Let’s work together to build a future where efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable housing is within reach for all. The time for change is now, and the International Code Council is leading the way.

Ready to Make a Change?

Get in touch to learn how adopting off-site standards can revolutionize the way your community builds homes.

Contact the Code Council

Code Council Off-Site Solutions

Dive into the details and discover the transformative potential of off-site construction.

Dive Into the Details

Counterfeit Code Books

The International Code Council recently uncovered a counterfeit operation producing and distributing unauthorized ICC code books within the United States.

This threatens the integrity of building codes and standards, and we’ve taken steps to protect public safety and retain the public’s confidence in the Code Council as the trusted source of model codes and standards.

The Code Council is pursuing legal actions, including a number of lawsuits in which we seek preliminary injunctions to halt the distribution of counterfeit books.

Temporary restraining orders have already been secured to stop the illegal sale of counterfeit code books. It is critical for the Code Council to pursue action against violators to control the quality of our products so that we can ensure that buildings remain as safe as possible.

If you are concerned that a code book may be counterfeit, it can only be guaranteed as a genuine article if purchased directly from the Code Council or one of our authorized resellers. We also invite you to help us educate others about the importance of purchasing authentic publications directly from the Code Council and/or its resellers.

Customers can contact Cesar Monteiro, Director of Business and Product Development for the Code Council, at cmonteiro@iccsafe.org for help finding an authorized reseller.

This collective effort is vital in maintaining the trust and integrity foundational to our shared commitment to building safety and compliance.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in these efforts. Together, we can overcome this challenge and continue to ensure the highest standards of safety and integrity in building practices.

Registration Now Open for Preeminent Annual Building Safety Event

Washington D.C. – Registration is now open for the International Code Council’s Annual Conference, Expo and Hearings to be held in Long Beach, California, from October 20-31, 2024. This year’s conference offers industry-leading educational sessions, networking events, insightful keynote speakers and opportunities to volunteer in the local community. In addition, the Code Council will celebrate its 30 year anniversary with a special exhibit commemorating the organization’s history. Immediately following the conference is the second Committee Action Hearings for Group A of the 2027 International Codes.

Early bird discounts end on Monday, September 16. Register now to receive the discount and a conference polo.

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and expertise through networking events and insight sessions where they can earn free CEUs. ESPN Host and Paralympic Gold Medalist Victoria Arlen will be speaking on inspiration and innovation, and Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Expert and Bestselling Author Erik Qualman will speak on digital leadership. For more information, visit www.iccsafe.org/conference.

“For our 30th anniversary, the Code Council’s is planning an expanded annual event that will bring together some of brightest minds in the building safety industry,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “Please join us in Long Beach for more sessions, more speakers, and more CEUs than ever before. Come celebrate this momentous occasion and learn about the latest in emerging technologies, technical code and standards topics, offsite construction and more.”

Returning for its second year, the Building Safety Leadership Experience offers Code Council members an exclusive opportunity to advance their career, network with other building safety professionals, and gain insights into leadership opportunities. The experience includes complimentary registration to the annual event and reimbursement for associated travel costs. Applications are now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 14.

A thank you to this year’s sponsors, including 4Leaf, Inc., Lowe’s Services, Bureau Veritas, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute, Clariti, Cloudpermit, OpenGov, PermitTechNation, Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association and Spatial Data Logic. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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2024 Group A Hearing Orders

2024 Group A Hearing Orders

2024 Committee Action Hearings (CAH1) (Group A Codes)

Hearing Orders

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ISPSC HO 3 28 24 Published 03/28/24 19 KB
IBC E HO 3 28 24 Published 03/28/24 21 KB
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Updates to the Hearing Orders

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The International Code Council Board of Directors Makes Final Decision on 2024 IECC Appeals and Addresses Preemption Challenges 

 

On March 18, 2024, the International Code Council Board of Directors voted to affirm in part and reject in part nine appeals filed by five appellants to a draft of the 2024 commercial and residential editions of the International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®). The Board also addressed several claims that aspects of the draft 2024 IECC codes were preempted by the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act.  

The Appeals 

The appeals were focused on the IECC’s scope and intent, consensus building approaches, procedural specific issues, and subject specific issues. The International Code Council Board of Directors determined that the scope and intent governing the 2024 IECC prohibited the inclusion of measures that did not directly affect building energy conservation within the base of the draft 2024 IECC, as the intent of both the commercial and residential 2024 IECC codes is limited to “providing minimum efficiency requirements for buildings that result in the maximum level of energy efficiency that is safe, technologically feasible, and life cycle cost effective considering economic feasibility, including potential costs and saving for consumers and building owners, and return on investment.” The Board further determined that alternative measures, including measures without direct impacts to building energy conservation, but that may reduce greenhouse gas emissions, could be included as appendix materials given the intent of both the residential and commercial IECC codes provides that “[t]he code may include nonmandatory appendices incorporating additional energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction resources.”  

Based on this interpretation, the Board resolved that several challenged provisions that the Board viewed as concerning greenhouse gas reduction and not building energy conservation be removed from within the base of the draft 2024 IECC codes and placed in appendices to accompany the codes. The affected provisions moved to an appendix include:  

  • Sections C406.1.1.1 and C502.3.7.1 (heat pump products)  
  • Sections C403.4.6, C404.10, C405.2.8, R403.5.4 and N1103.5.4 (demand response)  
  • Sections C405.14, R404.7, and N1104.7 (electric vehicle charging infrastructure)  
  • Section C405.16 (electrical energy storage system readiness)  
  • Sections R404.6 and N1104.6 (solar readiness)  
  • Sections R404.5 and N1104.5 (electric readiness)  

Preemption

The Board also considered concerns voiced by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) that provisions in the draft IECC codes were federally preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Where the Board determined there was a significant risk of preemption based on case law or the Board had concerns about the ability to comply with provisions using minimum efficiency equipment, the Board decided to move those provisions to a resource with a cautionary note regarding the risk of preemption. Affected provisions include:  

  • Appendix CG (all-electric commercial) and Appendix RE (all-electric residential): moved to resource due to significant risk of preemption based on case law 
  • Appendix CD Section CD101.1 and Table CD101.1 (prescriptive glide path to net zero): moved to resource due to significant risk of preemption based on an inability to comply with minimum efficiency equipment  
  • Appendix RG (glide path to net zero): retained as an appendix with a cautionary note regarding the limited compliance options for minimum efficiency equipment in specific climate zones 

 Finalization of the 2024 IECC

The Board’s determinations mark the conclusion of the 2024 IECC’s development and the code’s finalization. The 2024 IECC builds on the 2021 edition and is anticipated to improve energy efficiency by roughly 6.5% for residential buildings and by 10% for commercial buildings. For jurisdictions seeking to incorporate additional greenhouse gas reduction measures, the code will contain new options for electrical vehicle charging infrastructure, energy storage systems, electric readiness, and demand responsive controls. The Code Council deeply appreciates the extensive work of the 2024 IECC development committees and stakeholders who participated in the development process and the subsequent appeals.