Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council will hold the first Committee Action Hearings (CAH) for Group A International Codes® (I-Codes) from Sunday, April 7, through Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Orlando, FL.
Code hearings are open to the public and offer building and design professionals, including code officials, architects, structural engineers, and plumbers, the opportunity to provide input on proposed code changes to the Group A I-Codes. Proposed changes to the 2024 Group A I-Codes are available for public view on the Code Council’s website. View the 2024 Complete Code Change Monograph and learn more about what will be discussed at the 2024 CAH here.
Starting in 2024, the code development process for the 2027 I-Codes introduces a restructured approach. It commences with two CAHs for the Group A codes followed in 2025 by two CAHs for the Group B codes. In April 2026, the Code Council will host a combined Group A and B Public Comment Hearings with a combined Online Governmental Consensus Vote in May 2026. Please refer to the 2024-2026 code development schedule for details on code groups and important deadlines.
“Opportunities to participate in the code development process allow all industry stakeholders to have a direct, positive impact on the safety and sustainability of the built environment,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “Active participation from across the building and design community ensures the I-Codes are revised based on the latest building science and knowledge from prior experiences.”
The 2024 Committee Action Hearings, open to public participation, will take place immediately after the inaugural ICC Leadership Week. ICC Leadership Week is an exclusive benefit for Code Council members. The event features expert speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused around leadership.
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.
Don’t miss these special events happening at this year’s conference.
Saturday, October 17 | 7 am–3 pm
WICED/PTN/ICC Day of Service Volunteer Outing
Women in Code Enforcement Development (WICED), PermitTechNation (PTN), and the International Code Council (ICC) will offer a Day of Service where conference participants can give back to the local community. Register here.
All volunteers will earn 0.7 ICC CEUs. Bus transportation, lunch and a special volunteer t-shirt will be provided.
Saturday, October 17 | 1–3 pm
Pre-Conference Walking Architectural Tour of Nashville (SOLD OUT)
This guided tour includes Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Italianate Victorian designs of the 19th century, as well as Art Deco and Art Moderne skyscrapers built in the 20th century. Notable examples of private residences include Belle Meade Historic Site, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum, Belmont Mansion, and Reed House. See and hear the story of Nashville’s most famous buildings including The Ryman, Tennessee State Capitol, Parthenon, Custom’s House, Union Station, Hume Fogg, Historic Courthouse, Frist Center, Hermitage Hotel, James K. Polk Masonic Building, and Lower Broadway. Learn about the 10 most famous Nashville architects of all time and the buildings they designed that still stand today.
Participants are to meet in the lobby of the Country Music Hall of Fame in downtown Nashville. Transportation is not provided with this tour; Uber or Lyft are recommended. Participants will earn .02 ICC CEUs. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Additional fee applies. This tour is limited to 20 people and is sold out.
Sunday, October 18 | 7 am–2 pm (Tee Off 8 am)
Annual Ron Burton Golf Outing
The ICC Past Directors of the Organization will host the Annual Ron Burton Golf Outing on October 18 benefiting the International Code Council Foundation.
Sunday, October 18 | 1–2 pm
First Timers, Honorary Members, Global Guests and Building Safety Leadership Experience (BSLE) Welcome Reception
Here’s a chance for first-time guests, international guests and BSLE participants to kick things off by meeting each other and talking with Honorary Members about how to get the most out of their conference experience.
Sunday, October 18 | 2–4 pm
Nominating Committee Candidates Forum
The Nominating Committee will host a forum for ICC Board candidates.
Sunday, October 18 | 3–7 pm
Monday, October 19 | 2–7 pm
Expo
Happy Hour and Expo Reception sponsored by
Check out the latest products and services at the Expo, complete your Expo Passport for a chance to win great prizes, and learn about industry innovations at our Expo Talks (Sunday, 3:30–6 pm & Monday, 2:30–5 pm). Have fun and make new friends at the Expo Happy Hour (Sunday, 6–7 pm) and Expo Reception (Monday, 5–7 pm), browse the Code Violation Gallery, or see who’s up to the challenge at the Expo’s new Pickleball Court!
Sunday, October 18 | 4:30–5:30 pm
Advocacy Update: Political Impact on Codes
Federal, state, and local policymakers are increasingly focused on housing affordability, disaster resilience, infrastructure, and regulatory reform – issues that directly impact building codes, code adoption, and the work of building departments. Join ICC’s Government Relations team for an update on the latest legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting the code and building safety community. The session will include a look at emerging policy trends across the states, key federal initiatives, and an outlook on the 2026 midterm elections and what the results could mean for building safety policy. Guests will leave with a better understanding of the evolving policy landscape, ICC’s advocacy priorities, and practical ways to help educate policymakers on the value of modern codes and standards. Participants will earn .01 CEUs.
Sunday, October 18 | 6–6:30 pm
Initial Report of the Nominating Committee
A report and recommendations from the Board Candidates Nominating Committee will be presented.
Sunday, October 18 | 7–11 pm
Welcome to Nashville
Event sponsored by
Enjoy an evening of fun, food and live 80s music at the Delta Island Pavilion.
Monday, October 19 | 8–10:15 am
Opening Session/Annual Business Meeting
The Opening Session will include remarks from ICC leadership and dignitaries, and the presentation of colors. A key feature will be a discussion with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researchers Dr. Judith Mitrani-Reiser and Glenn Bell, leaders of the federal investigation of the 2021 partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, who will take the audience inside a complex investigation that examined the multiple causes and contributing factors behind the tragedy. The Annual Business Meeting will feature reports from Board officers, committees, and the CEO, as well as voting on business matters, including the election of ICC Board Officers and Directors.
Participants will earn 0.2 CEUs for the Annual Business Meeting.
Monday, October 19
“We all have our own personal 'moon shots' we’d like to take in life, but as mission control will tell you, doing one big thing really means getting a thousand little things right along the way.”
Keynote Speaker – Mike Massimino, Ph.D.
Former NASA Astronaut, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University
10:30–Noon | Keynote Address
2–3:30 pm | Meet & Greet
Mixing humor and his out-of-this-world experience, Dr. Massimino will inspire you to identify the passion in your work, use teamwork and innovation to solve problems, provide leadership in the face of adversity and crisis, and never give up in pursuit of The Mission.
Participants will earn 0.2 CEUs for the Keynote Address and Q&A.
Monday, October 19 | 9 am–2 pm
ConstructReach – “I built this!”
ICC is happy to welcome back ConstructReach's “I built this!” program, a hands-on experience for area high school students to explore possibilities and future careers in construction. The event provides a platform for construction companies, educators, students, household brands, and the surrounding community to gather for a day filled with learning, fun, and promise. Register here.
Monday, October 19 | 3–4 pm
NIST-ICC Panel: Champlain Towers South Collapse
Building on the Opening Session discussion with the lead investigators of NIST’s Champlain Towers South investigation, this interactive breakout session shifts the conversation from what happened at Surfside to what the building safety community can learn from it. NIST researchers will engage directly with conference guests in a facilitated discussion about how lessons from Surfside and other building failures can inform codes, standards, enforcement, and building safety practices. Participants will explore approaches to preventing future failures and will also have an opportunity to share their experiences, challenges, and perspectives directly with NIST researchers.
Presenters:
Glenn Bell, P.E., S.E., Associate Lead Investigator, NIST
Judith Mitrani-Reiser, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, NIST
Monday, October 19 | 4–5 pm
Board IRC Review Committee (BIRC) Report
Committee representatives will provide an update on the BIRC initiative, part of ICC’s broader effort to promote housing affordability through the I-Codes, since its launch last fall. The hour will also include a Q&A session. Participants will earn .01 CEUs.
Presenters:
(Project Lead) Ehsan Mousavi, Ph. D., Assoc. Prof., Clemson University
Bilal Alhawamdeh, Ph.D., Senior Research Assoc., Western Michigan University
Farzan Kazemifar, Ph.D., P.E., Assoc. Prof. and Assoc. Chair, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, San Jose State University
Gary Lewis, Retired Building Official, City of Summit, New Jersey
Ondrej Pekarovic, Research and Dev. Engineer, Bronco Construction Research Center, Western Michigan University
Monday, October 19 | 5–7 pm
Expo Reception
Enjoy refreshing beverages, delicious light bites and dessert in the exhibit hall. Connect with colleagues, learn about new industry products and services, and turn in your completed Expo Passport at the ICC booth by 6:30 pm for a chance to win a great prize!
Tuesday, October 20 | 11:45 am–1:30 pm
Awards Luncheon
Each year, the International Code Council recognizes unsung heroes nominated by their fellow members for contributions to the building safety industry. Awards highlight achievements in several areas including leadership, innovation, and community service.
Tuesday, October 20 | 6–10 pm
"Denim and Rhinestones" Annual Banquet
Event sponsored by
Gather with your colleagues to celebrate another successful conference! Enjoy a delicious dinner while you relax with old friends or connect with new ones. This special celebration will be highlighted by the installation of our Board of Directors and recognition of outstanding achievements. Western and denim attire encouraged (please, no shorts).
Voter validation is required to vote at the Annual Business Meeting (ABM). All governmental voting representatives who plan to attend the 2026 ABM need to be validated in order to vote on ICC business such as elections, bylaw amendments, member resolutions, etc. View the Voter Validation Process FAQs page to get more information. Voters must be validated by their primary representative no later than September 19, 2026.
Building Safety Leadership Experience
The Building Safety Leadership Experience (BSLE) scholarship offers members an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow ICC members, leaders and stakeholders during the Conference. BSLE participants will attend a series of events where they will gain insights into ICC governance, the Chapter program and Membership Councils as well as explore how membership fosters industry engagement, unlocks new opportunities and drives professional advancement. Participants will receive complimentary Full Access registration and will be reimbursed for transportation plus lodging October 17–22. The 2026 BSLE application period closed June 19, 2026.
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Conference Passes
Full Access Pass – Sold Out
Limited Access Pass
Free Pass
ICC Member
$850
$525
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Non-Member
$965
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Expo Access (Non-Reception Hours)
Expo Happy Hour
Welcome to Nashville**
Opening Session/ABM
Massimino Keynote/Q&A
Insight Education
Expo Reception
Awards Luncheon**
Education Program
Annual Banquet
**Available for individual ticket purchase during registration. Pricing is below.
***The International Code Council follows the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. ICC will provide reasonable accommodations and necessary auxiliary aids and services upon request. Please advise Jackie Claus at jclaus@iccsafe.org of your needs by September 30, 2026. We will do our best to accommodate requests received after this date, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.***
This year’s conference will feature industry-leading educational sessions, valuable career resources, special networking events, inspiring speakers and historic building tours
Who Should Attend
The International Code Council’s Annual Conference brings together building safety professionals from around the world.
Benefits of Attending Annual Conference
No matter where you are in your building safety career – just starting out or in the thick of things and looking to expand your code knowledge or leadership skills – ICC has a track record of delivering value. During the conference, participants will have the opportunity to network, earn CEUs, access career resources, socialize with peers, and participate in elections and other association business. Our guests walk away with smart strategies, actionable tactics, improved skills and real connections with the people who are shaping the future of building safety.
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Guideline 6: A Guideline on Advanced Panelization provides a systems-based approach to the approval of panels to support increased automation, investment and consistency.
Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council published a new resource, Guideline 6: A Guideline on Advanced Panelization, which employs lessons learned from international approaches to panelization. This guideline aligns with ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 for off-site construction and joins additional off-site construction resources including ICC/MBI Standard 1210 and ICC/THIA Standard 1215, which is currently in development.
Adding to the suite of resources developed by the Code Council to support the use of off-site construction, Guideline 6 focuses on panelized systems as an opportunity to infuse automation into the construction process, bringing the benefits of increased precision, enhanced productivity and reduced waste. The guideline focuses on panelized systems as an opportunity to infuse automation into the construction process, bringing the benefits of increased precision, enhanced productivity and reduced waste. Approaches to automated processes with a robust quality assurance program, extensive documentation of the production process and product traceability are expected to change to verify compliance.
Guideline 6 provides jurisdictions with guidance on the approval of panelized systems that meet advanced fabrication and monitoring criteria. It helps to efficiently verify compliance with existing criteria including building codes, standards and acceptance criteria.
“We are continuously working to provide jurisdictions and the building industry with the most helpful and up-to-date guidance for leveraging the benefits of off-site construction,” said Code Council Vice President of Innovation Ryan Colker. “Guideline 6 is a step in the right direction and will ultimately help improve the health, safety, affordability and welfare of the built environment.”
The method for advanced panelization outlined in this guideline is intended to eliminate confusion on how closed panels are treated from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This opens up opportunities for greater degrees of finish and potentially increased investment in automation based on that certainty. It also allows for panels to be considered building components under a product evaluation and listing type process similar to other finished products (e.g., windows, doors, HVAC equipment).
The guideline is available in digital and print formats here. More information on Guideline 6 can be found 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.
The Code Council’s International Existing Building Code was named specifically among other solutions for advancing the preservation and sustainability of historic buildings.
Washington, D.C. – This month the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) adopted its Policy Statement on Housing and Historic Preservation which includes the International Code Council’s International Existing Building Code® (IEBC) as a resource for building conversions. The ACHP Policy Statement follows an October 2023 White House launch of a new guidebook to facilitate commercial to residential conversions to address post-pandemic office vacancies.
Created by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the ACHP is an advisory council that works to promote the preservation, enhancement and sustainable use of diverse historic resources in the United States.
Adopted by 45 states, the IEBC encourages the continued use and reuse of existing buildings, including historic buildings, by enabling changes in occupancy and use types without requiring full compliance with building features otherwise required for new construction. The 2024 IEBC covers repair, alteration, addition and change of occupancy for both existing and historic buildings.
“The Code Council welcomes ACHP’s support for the role the IEBC can play in enabling building reuse—including of historic buildings, which present unique challenges,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “With the increased interest in converting underutilized commercial buildings to residential, it’s imperative that communities, design professionals and developers leverage the IEBC’s flexibilities, which can facilitate their efforts through faster completions and generate cost savings.”
The 2024 IEBC is now available for purchase. Learn more 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.
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.
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.
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.
