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Support for Code Council Members During 2024 Hurricane Season

The International Code Council is monitoring Hurricane Milton as it continues to track northward through the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane in the early hours of Thursday, October 10, 2024.
In continued support of our members affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Code Council has made a corporate donation to the American Red Cross. Please consider donating to the Red Cross to help with the recovery efforts for communities impacted by both storms. Learn more and donate here. You can also consider volunteering with the Disaster Response Alliance. Click here to learn more.
Preparing for Hurricane Milton
If you are in the impact zone, it is crucial that you follow all mandatory evacuation orders.
Tropical storm force winds from Hurricane Milton may extend upward to 175 mph miles out from the center of the storm. The risk of impact from life-threatening storm surge and damaging hurricane-force winds will continue to increase along the Florida Panhandle and the Florida West Coast. Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Expect flash flooding and urban flooding across portions of Florida. Many trees could be snapped or uprooted, potentially blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water may be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.
For the latest forecast on Hurricane Milton and additional safety information, please visit the National Hurricane Center and the Code Council’s hurricane safety and resources page. If you need assistance, please reach out to us through your regional Government Relations representative.

Disaster Recovery Resource for Building Safety Professionals

When disasters strike, codes and standards serve as a baseline for the return to safe, sanitary, and habitable buildings. Code officials and their floodplain management counterparts rely on support from emergency managers and community leaders to help secure the critical resources needed to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community. To that end, FEMA has a disaster recovery policy specifically aimed at providing much-needed assistance for code officials and floodplain managers during disaster response and initial recovery for up to 180 days following a major disaster declaration. Learn how to apply for building code administration and enforcement assistance here. This policy, administered under FEMA’s program, offers reimbursement for critical community functions such as building code administration, code enforcement, floodplain management administration and enforcement, and conducting substantial damage survey inspections in affected communities.
For more information, visit the Code Council’s resource page.
Download FEMA's DRAA resource here.
Resources for the state of Florida can be found here: Hurricane Milton | Florida Disaster.

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Montana Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting ICC/MBI Off-Site Construction Standards

Helena, Montana – On September 20, 2024, the state of Montana approved the adoption of the International Code Council’s and Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) Standards 1200 and 1205. The adoption marks Montana’s commitment to the expanded use of off-site construction and the promotion of greater regulatory consistency. The standards were adopted alongside Montana’s update to the 2021 editions of the International Codes®.

The Code Council and MBI developed ICC/MBI Standard 1200-2021: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication, and Assembly and ICC/MBI Standard 1205-2021: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance to provide best practices based on existing off-site construction programs and support consistency and efficiency in how off-site construction is approved and inspected. The ICC/MBI Standards for Off-Site Construction aid communities in advancing off-site construction while adhering to local building codes.

Montana joins Virginia, Utah and the U.S. General Services Administration as adopters of these standards.

“With this adoption, Montana has made a significant commitment to enhance building safety and affordability, and the Code Council is committed to supporting its success,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “We commend the state for recognizing what the standards bring to its communities but also to the Mountain West region at large.”

Off-site construction is a rapidly growing, innovative construction technique, that creates affordable housing with greater speed to market than traditional construction methods. Off-site construction can also support jurisdictions in achieving their goals for sustainability and jobsite safety.

More information about off-site construction can be found here.

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International Code Council Initiatives Highlighted in 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report

Washington D.C.– On September 26, 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released the third annual Breakthrough Agenda Report. The report provides an annual update on progress against the Breakthrough Agenda, which is a collaborative framework supported by 59 national governments aimed at accelerating action on climate change. The Buildings Breakthrough was adopted at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 28^th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai last year. The Buildings Breakthrough calls for the achievement of near-zero emissions and resilient buildings by 2030.

The 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report assesses progress made from the previous year and provides recommendations for additional progress that is needed and opportunities for tangible and collective action. Some of these opportunities include several of the International Code Council’s initiatives mentioned specifically in the 2024 Report.

The Code Council launched the Building Capacity for Sustainable and Resilient Buildings initiative in support of the Buildings Breakthrough at COP28. The Initiative focuses on capacity-building resources (e.g. policies, tools, organizational entities) needed to create a regulatory ecosystem for the effective implementation and enforcement of building codes, including energy codes.

In addition to the Initiative, the report also highlights the collaboration between the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Code Council to jointly develop an international standard (ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P). This standard will support quantification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the lifecycle of a building to provide consistency in verification and reporting and is expected to open for public review later this year.

“The Code Council has consistently emphasized the vital influence buildings have on the sustainability and resilience of the built environment,” said Code Council Vice President of Innovation Ryan Colker. “Having our efforts recognized by global leaders as part of the solution to both reducing global GHG emissions and improving building resiliency acknowledges the potential global impact of the solutions that we have developed. We will continue to develop and deploy solutions that will assist governments and organizations seeking to achieve climate adaptation and mitigation goals.”

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Update on Hurricane Helene

Update on Hurricane Helene

The International Code Council is deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by deadly Hurricane Helene. Our thoughts are with those affected during this incredibly difficult time.

The Category 4 hurricane made landfall on Florida’s Big Bend on Thursday, September 26, 2024, bringing with it 140 mph winds, 15-foot storm surge and torrential rain. As the storm moved north over the weekend, it passed through Georgia, the Carolinas, and the Tennessee River Valley, bringing catastrophic flooding and landslides that have left communities isolated and destroyed. Millions of people remain without power, food and water. Search and rescue efforts are still active in several states. Government officials and aid groups are working to restore power and bring in basic supplies to the hardest hit areas. More than 100 people have lost their lives, and the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue missions continue. Early estimates on damage are in the billions of dollars.

Disaster Recovery Resource for Building Safety Professionals

Learn how to apply for building code administration and enforcement assistance here. This policy, administered under FEMA’s program, offers reimbursement for critical community functions such as building code administration, code enforcement, floodplain management administration and enforcement, and conducting substantial damage survey inspections in affected communities.

If you need assistance, please reach out to us through your regional Government Relations representative.

For more information, visit the Code Council’s resource page.

Download FEMA's DRRA 1206 resource here.

As an aid to community disaster response, the Code Council and the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) sponsor the Disaster Response Alliance (DRA). The DRA maintains a national database of skilled, trained, and certified building safety professionals who are standing by and ready to assist communities in need. The DRA has assembled a cadre of skilled code officials, engineers, and others from across the country who are willing to assist with post-disaster safety assessments, building damage assessments, inspections, and surge support for other code-related functions. The Disaster Response Alliance brings together skilled, volunteer second responders in one place for easy access and quick mobilization. Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial entities may request assistance directly through the DRA website. 

Interested in becoming a DRA resource? 

The DRA is always looking for volunteers. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a DRA second responder resource, please visit the Volunteer Now link on the DRA website. Architects, engineers, and building safety professionals willing to make a difference during times of disaster are encouraged to apply. The DRA is also looking for individuals with specialized skills, knowledge, or abilities such as plans examiners, permit technicians, and building inspectors. 

Preparing for Hurricane Helene

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The International Code Council is monitoring Hurricane Helene as it continues to track northward through the Gulf of Mexico this week. Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane during the evening of Thursday, September 26. After substantial weakening, Helene is forecast to pass through Alabama and Georgia on Friday, September 27, and then north to South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and the Midwest by the weekend.

Preparing for the Storm

Tropical storm force winds from Hurricane Helene may extend upward to 111-129 miles out from the center of the storm. The risk of impact from life-threatening storm surge and damaging hurricane-force winds will continue to increase along the Florida Panhandle and the Florida West Coast. Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Expect flash flooding and urban flooding across portions of Florida.

Many trees could be snapped or uprooted, potentially blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water may be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes. The possibility exists for isolated flash flooding and urban flooding across the Southeastern U.S., including the Appalachians and the Tennessee Valley through Friday. If you live in the forecast area, it’s important to prepare now:

Check/replace emergency supplies and store bottled drinking water.
Review evacuation plans.
Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries handy.
Clean storm gutters and drains.
Prepare your home for high winds and rain.
Repair/replace storm shutters.
Check your property insurance policy for appropriate coverage.

For the latest forecast and additional safety information, please visit the National Hurricane Center and the Code Council’s hurricane safety and resources page.

Resources for the state of Florida can be found here: Tropical Storm Helene | Florida Disaster.

If you need assistance, please reach out to us through your regional Government Relations representative.

Disaster Recovery Resource for Building Safety Professionals

Learn how to apply for building code administration and enforcement assistance here. This policy, administered under FEMA’s program, offers reimbursement for critical community functions such as building code administration, code enforcement, floodplain management administration and enforcement, and conducting substantial damage survey inspections in affected communities.

For more information, visit the Code Council’s resource page.

Download FEMA's DRRA 1206 resource here.

International Code Council Testifies Before the U.S. House’s Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Resilient Building Codes

Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10 AM ET, International Code Council Past Board President Cindy Davis testified before Congress on the importance of building safety code adoption to boost community resilience. Her testimony was presented to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management in conjunction with its hearing titled Examining the Role and Effectiveness of Building Codes in Mitigating Against Disasters.

Davis detailed the Code Council’s long-time and ongoing efforts to ensure the Code Council’s model codes (the International Codes®, or I-Codes) integrate the latest hazard resistant designs, best practices and lessons learned post disaster. She outlined studies confirming that the adoption and implementation of current model building codes are central to creating effective mitigation strategies for lessening the impacts of natural hazards, including hurricanes, flooding, hail, earthquakes, tornados and wildfires. Additionally, she shared that contemporary research continues to find that modern model building codes have no appreciable implications for housing affordability.

“From its earliest days, the Code Council has emphasized the importance of hazard mitigation within the codes and standards it develops,” said Cindy Davis, CBO. “The Code Council welcomes the longstanding, bipartisan recognition of codes’ value and encourages continued federal support for their greater use to protect communities across the U.S. from growing hazard risk.”

Davis encouraged support for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Codes Plus Up program, which recognized that BRIC’s prior structure was preventing its broader use for code improvements. Code investments represent less than two hundredths of a percent of BRIC’s spending, for an activity that FEMA views as one of, if not the most impactful, community mitigation measures. She also supported changes to the BRIC scoring criteria that better recognized local efforts to integrate resilient codes, which the Code Council supports. Finally, she encouraged implementation of a cost share adjustment to support states adopting impactful and cost saving resilience measures.

“Strong building codes save lives and protect property,” said Russell Strickland, Maryland Sec. of Emergency Management. “Moreover, the research is clear that building code adoption and enforcement are among the most cost-effective measures that governments can enact.”

Finally, she encouraged the Committee to ensure that federal codes policy remains focused on codes that are resilient, consensus-based, correlated and cost effective, expressing concern over an unnecessary expansion of FEMA’s code recognitions to the thousands of codes developed in the U.S.

“To date, federal efforts have appropriately focused on the codes and standards – including the I-Codes and many others – that are comprehensive and have demonstrated mitigation benefits,” said Cindy Davis, CBO. “That needs to continue. We should not be handing out participation trophies when it comes to building safety and community resilience.”

The I-Codes are a comprehensive set of model codes that are regularly updated through a rigorous, transparent and democratic process and are currently adopted in all 50 U.S. states. These codes are cost effective and help support building safety and resiliency in communities around the world. Communities that adopt and enforce up-to-date building codes are more resilient when faced with disasters.

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