Year: 2024

RECI Grant

2024 RECI Awards Allocate $90 Million for Sustainable Energy Transformation

On March 4, 2024, DOE announced $90 million in funding to support building energy code adoption, training and technical assistance at the state, territorial, tribal and local levels. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) represents the second round of RECI funding and builds on the 27 awards that were announced last year, which included activities such as workforce development; community engagement; research and data collection; and increased support for compliance and enforcement.

The Code Council is a partner in 8 of these efforts.

Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation Department of Energy Competitive Grant Program

Click here for RECI fact sheet pdf.

More To Know

Eligible Applicants – Applications must include a state, territory or tribal code adoption entity and be submitted either by that entity alone or as part of a partnership. This partnership may involve various stakeholders such as local code agencies; code and standards developers; associations of builders, design and construction professionals; utilities; and consumer energy and environmental advocates. Applications from partnerships are preferred. Any partner can serve as the prime applicant/recipient. A local government is not required to apply with the state in which it resides.

Deadlines – To submit a full application, you must first submit a concept paper. Concept papers are due April 5, 2024, at 5 PM ET.

Full applications are due June 6, 2024, at 5 PM ET.

Eligible Activities – DOE's FOA focuses on enhancing building energy codes and solutions for their implementation to improve energy efficiency, resilience and equity across various sectors. Key areas of focus include technical assistance for state, territory, tribal and local code updates with additional emphasis on high-impact areas; implementation and compliance assistance with an emphasis on rural communities; workforce development and training; utilizing utility data to validate energy savings; and assisting disadvantaged communities.

Reach out to the Code Council if you are interested in including ICC as a project partner or service provider as a part of your RECI project.

Collaborate with partners at the state and local level, REEO's regional partners, non-profits and others.

Need Help?

Don’t hesitate to contact us at federalgrants@iccsafe.org for additional information on RECI and developing your grant application. The Code Council can provide guidance for project topics as well as past examples of successful applications. Click the button below to schedule a consultation with the Code Council’s grants guru, Stella Carr.

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Highlights of Past RECI Grant Cycles

The Code Council was involved in eight successful RECI applications in the 2023 cycle, seeing a diverse representation of states and communities across the U.S. benefiting from this funding. To learn more about the Code Council's resilient and efficient codes solutions, access our factsheet.

Read a RECI Success Story here.

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 Plumbing Codes and Standards

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

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

Browse the resources available below for a better understanding of our plumbing codes and standards, tools for adoption and more.

For Municipalities

WateReuse Association and the Importance of Training Resources for Onsite Water Systems

 

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Preparing Our Buildings and Communities for Water Reuse in the 21st Century

 

 

 

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University of Miami Releases New Report on Lasting Water Conservation Measures

 

 

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Updated Rainwater Harvesting Standard: Conserving Water for the Long Run

 

 

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The Future of Onsite Direct Potable Water Reuse in the International Codes®

 

 

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Flowing Forward: Solving America's Water Challenges

 

 

 

 

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For Policy Makers

The Windsor Summit and Declaration: A Landmark Event for the Plumbing Industry

 

 

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CIB W062 Symposium 2024: Addressing Critical Issues in Water Supply and Drainage

 

 

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The Latest International Plumbing Research: Onsite Wastewater & Wastewater Heat Energy

 

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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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Code Council Celebrates
World Water Day

 

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Code Council Recognizes the Importance
of World Plumbing Day

 

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Code Council’s 30th Anniversary Highlights Three Decades of Plumbing Safety, Water Conservation and More

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Events

World Water Awareness

Webinars

Join the International Code Council and water experts from around the world for a series of free webinars covering a wide range of water conservation-related topics.

Water Matters: The Windsor Declaration and Global Solutions for Water Scarcity

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

4:00 PM ET

Join water experts for an engaging webinar exploring the transformative Windsor Declaration - a global initiative uniting bathroom manufacturers, trade associations and certification bodies to tackle the pressing issue of water scarcity.  Discover how the Declaration’s commitment to water efficiency and sustainable innovation is driving meaningful change, and learn how you can contribute to this bold vision for a more water-resilient future. 

In this webinar, attendees will:

  • Dive into the Windsor Declaration's key commitments and its global impact
  • Explore cutting-edge water-efficient technologies highlighted in the Declaration
  • Understand how industry collaboration is key to solving water scarcity and ensuring sustainable  water use
  • Gain practical strategies for aligning with the Declaration's goals

Speakers:

  • Tom Reynolds, Chief Executive, Bathroom Manufacturers Association 
  • Tom Roberts, Global Director - PMG, International Code Council 
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How Will Model Codes Need to Change to Promote Water Reuse

Thursday, March 13, 2025

1:00 PM ET

Today’s national model codes contain provisions that encourage water conservation, but they fall short when it comes to promoting water reuse. This webinar will explore the current provisions for water reuse and identify the necessary changes to model codes that will help eliminate barriers, making them stronger advocates for water reuse.

In this webinar, attendees will:

  • Gain insight into current model code provisions supporting water reuse
  • Review proposed changes for the next version of the model codes 
  • Discuss potential objections to water reuse from the perspective of today's AHJs based on the codes they enforce
  • Understand the psychological challenges faced by both code enforcers and users 
  • Learn about future code modifications needed to effectively promote water reuse  from the perspective of code enforcement

Speakers:

  • Lisa Reiheld, Director of PMG Technical Resources, International Code Council
  • Rich Anderson, Director of PMG Technical Resources, International Code Council
  • Ramiro Mata, Standards Manager, PMG Technical Resources, International Code Council
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Water Research and Technology Water Management, Conservation, and Efficiency

Thursday, March 20, 2025

2:00 PM ET

This webinar will explore research focused on sustainable infrastructure development, particularly in water management, efficiency and conservation. Key topics will include the WISE tool; water reuse strategies and applications, as well as the challenges hindering their widespread adoption; and the 2021 International Water Conservation Code Provisions® (IWCCP).

In this webinar, attendees will:

  • Learn how the WISE tool helps design sustainable water reuse strategies, selecting the most effective OSWT solutions based on local conditions
  • Gain insights into current water reuse applications, the challenges in implementing these systems and strategies for overcoming them
  • Understand the state of global water resources and how to assess and improve local infrastructure to support water conservation
  • Explore strategies for integrating water reuse technologies into comprehensive and efficient design solutions

Speakers:

  • Dr. Esber Andiroglu, Director of MS-CM program with the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Miami
  • Austin Perry, PhD Candidate at the University of Miami
  • Drew Rich, PhD Candidate at the University of Miami
  • Kyrah Williams, PhD Candidate at the University of Miami
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Global Water Solutions

Thursday, March 27, 2025

1:00 PM ET

This webinar will showcase presentations from experts across Australia, UK, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands, offering a global perspective on critical topics like leak detection, desalination, water efficiency and recycling. These international insights will highlight innovative solutions for producing, conserving and reusing our most precious resource – drinking water.

In this webinar, attendees will gain an understanding of:

  • Desalination and innovative drinking water generation solutions
  • The latest research and advancements in leak detection technology
  • The impact of water efficiency labeling on consumer awareness and water conservation 
  • Emerging opportunities for water reuse on a global scale  

Host:

  • Tom Roberts

Presenters:

  • Dr James Gong, Senior lecturer of water engineering at Deakin University (Australia)
  • Yvonne Orgill, Managing Director at the Unified Water Label Association (United Kingrom)
  • Nick Post, Water specialist and Regulations at Hydraloop (Netherlands)
  • Dr Zohreh Movahed, Water Management Consultant at WATEK Engineering Corporation (United States)
  • Peter McLennan, CEO at the Backflow Prevention Association of Australia, and Legionella Management Advisory Group (Australia)
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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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2025 World Water Awareness

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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ICC Learn Live Webinars

Join the International Code Council for a series of free webinars exploring a variety of critical water issues, from global solutions for water scarcity to the evolving role of model codes in promoting water reuse.

These engaging webinars are open to the public and provide a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of how to tackle the growing challenges of water conservation and sustainability.

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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. freshwater basins will be at risk of water scarcity in 50 years

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

3.6 Billion People

3.6 billion people (46% of the global population) don’t have access to adequate sanitation. A lack of access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene affects fully half of the world every month.

 

Source ConcernUSA – The Global Water Crisis, Explained

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 globally.

Learn More to Make a Difference→

Water Conservation Codes and Standards at Work

The International Code Council 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.  

2023 Chapter Leadership Academy

2023 Chapter Leadership Academy

A New Blueprint To Chapter Engagement Published 01/25/24 4590 KB
Building Futures Opening Doors For The Next Published 01/25/24 5696 KB
Building Talent Foundation Published 01/25/24 2240 KB
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Chapter Leadership Program 2023. Coalition Building Published 01/25/24 2430 KB
CLA Break Slides 2023 No 1 Published 01/25/24 5474 KB
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Region V Recruiting New Members Published 01/25/24 1718 KB

International Code Council Celebrates 30 Years of Creating Safe Buildings and Communities

Washington, D.C. – This year marks the International Code Council’s 30th anniversary as an international nonprofit dedicated to building safety, affordability and sustainability. With over 100 years of impact through its legacy organizations, the Code Council has driven the development and implementation of the International Codes® (I-Codes) in all 50 U.S. states and many other countries.

Formed on December 9, 1994, by its three legacy organizations and officially consolidated in 2003, the Code Council was created to develop a single set of comprehensive and coordinated model codes. To date, the I-Codes are the most widely used and accepted model codes available to support the built environment, impacting the safety of nearly 2 billion people globally. The I-Codes reference more than 1,600 standards developed by the Code Council and other standards developing organizations.

Since its formation, the Code Council has grown to offer a wide range of solutions to the building safety community. Currently, the Code Council has eleven offices in three different countries and is active in more than 100.

“Over the past 30 years, we have helped communities on a global scale create a safer built environment,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “We remain committed to serving our members and customers — hundreds of thousands of dedicated building safety professionals who uphold public safety in communities across the world day after day — and we owe a debt of gratitude to them for the building codes and standards we have today.”

To kick off the year-long celebration, the Code Council has launched a 30th anniversary website for members and stakeholders to reflect on the past three decades. Featuring an interactive timeline, photo gallery, documentary and digital guestbook, the site spotlights important milestones from the past three decades.

Those interested can get involved in the celebration by sharing what the Code Council and its mission mean to them in the digital guestbook.

Learn about the most recent 30th anniversary celebratory efforts 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.