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ICC Fire and Disaster Mitigation
The International Code Council’s (ICC) Fire and Disaster Mitigation (FDM) Team brings together a powerhouse of experts in building and fire codes, emergency management, disaster mitigation, wildfire preparedness and mitigation, and public safety awareness and professional leadership. Our team, located across the country, supports ICC membership and stakeholders involved with fire and disaster management. This allows for greater presence in national, state and regional efforts for building code officials, fire code officials, and emergency managers.
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Our Mission
Protect Communities and Property
Protect the built environment, including occupants and responders, from fire and disaster losses that result in significant damage to property, injuries, loss of life and disruptions to business operations and infrastructure.
Advance Code-Based Disaster Mitigation
Advocate for the effective use of the International Codes® (I-Codes) to mitigate natural hazards in the built environment. Reduce property damage and loss of life by taking proactive steps to lessen the impact of natural hazards, ultimately creating safer and more resilient communities and enabling faster recovery.
Strengthen Member and Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
Deepen ICC engagement with the fire service, code officials, emergency managers, design professionals and the engineering community. This includes assessing, developing and implementing new tools, resources, products and services for fire service and emergency management stakeholders.
Build Capacity Through Training, Education and Certification
Facilitate specialized training, education and certification programs to enhance the capabilities of fire service, code professionals and disaster mitigation personnel.
Support Legislative and Policy Initiatives
Track congressional and legislative activities related to fire safety and disaster resilience.
Provide Support and Resources
Support code officials and emergency management personnel through guidance, resources and insights from lessons learned to prepare for future challenges.
Promote ICC and Committee Participation
Encourage and support participation in ICC membership councils and ICC committees, including the Fire Code Action Committee and the Fire Service Membership Council, to advance professional engagement, code development and community advocacy.
Deliver Trusted Information and Technical Resources
Provide timely, relevant information and tools to code officials and emergency managers to address emerging issues and trends effectively.
Meet the Fire & Disaster Mitigation Team
With decades of combined experience across federal, state and local jurisdictions, the FDM team is committed to advancing resilient codes and standards and supporting communities in reducing community risks from natural and human-caused hazards.
The FDM team works hand-in-hand with the Code Council’s Government Relations and Technical Services – Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) teams to drive member engagement, advocacy and information sharing.
Areas of Focus
Wildfire Preparedness & Mitigation
Explore proactive approaches to wildfire prevention, response and recovery. Learn how communities and individuals can reduce risk and build resilience in the Wildland-Urban Interface through collaboration, preparedness and the application of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code®.
Disaster
Mitigation
Identify strategies to minimize the impact of disasters such as floods, hurricanes and earthquakes. Learn about the four phases of emergency management and how to build resilience in your community.
Battery & Energy Storage Systems
Examine how batteries and energy storage systems are used in communities and their associated risks. Explore best practices for battery manufacturing, installing battery energy storage systems, and proper charging and maintenance of personal battery-powered devices.
Training, Education and Certification
Expand knowledge and expertise in fire and disaster mitigation strategies. Explore resources for training, education, certifications and career tools that support professional advancement and proficiency of code professionals and emergency managers.
Information & Advocacy
Find sharable resources to promote awareness about the importance of community risk reduction, fire prevention and disaster mitigation. Learn about current community fire risks in your community.
Post-Disaster Rebuilding
Establish a framework for post-disaster rebuilding including adopting, implementing and enforcing the most recent editions of the I-Codes, coupled with best practices and a strong commitment to increasing community resilience.
Technical Resources
The FDM Team curates essential technical provisions of the I-Codes, broken down by risk, hazards, into an easily accessible and understandable set of online technical resources. From battery and energy storage systems to wildfires, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes – this is your one-stop, comprehensive source for tools and resources to mitigate and strengthen the built environment to withstand all-hazards in your community. Coming soon!
Current Topics & What’s New
Every three-year cycle of code development brings new thoughts and challenges to fire and disaster mitigation professionals. Here we track the latest topics of interest and provide insights about the code proposals of interest to you.
City of Nashville Strengthens Building Safety by Adopting the 2024 International Codes®
Nashville, TN – On July 15, 2025, the city of Nashville voted to adopt nine of the International Code Council’s 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes®). This decision comes after careful consideration by the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County.
“Davidson County’s adoption of several the 2024 I-Codes is a crucial step in protecting the citizens and safeguarding the built environment in one of America’s fastest growing cities” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer John Belcik. “We applaud local leaders for prioritizing resiliency, accessibility and sustainability and recognizing the transformative impact of modern building codes.”
The 2024 I-Codes went into effect in Nashville and Davidson County on July 16, 2025, following Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s signing of the ordinance into law. There will be a 180-day grace period for projects with preliminary designs under the 2018 International Building Code®.
“Adoption of the 2024 I-Codes is Nashville’s commitment to keeping our citizens safe and is enforced by a team of inspectors who have years of experience in their field, the majority of them having multiple ICC certifications in areas other than their primary field of expertise,” said Shannon Roberts, Assistant Director of Trades with the City of Nashville.
The Code Council is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference and Expo at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. Learn more about the Code Council’s upcoming events 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.
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Our team of certified plan review experts can help you review your building plans. From jurisdictions to architects and builders, we verify that all plans are compliant with building codes and standards.
Why ICC Plan Review Services
Delegate Plan Reviews
Don't let a backlog of plan review requests keep you from issuing building permits for important projects. Use our team to supplement yours. As the developer of the most widely adopted codes and standards, we can verify compliance for your jurisdiction's commercial and residential building plans.
Get Advice From Code Experts
With our in-depth knowledge and understanding of codes and standards, we can provide guidance and conduct reviews for commercial and residential projects.
Stay on Schedule
Our Plan Review team knows time is critical for the success of your project. We work quickly to understand your project and review your plans for commercial and residential buildings to identify any areas of concerns or technical issues that do not meet code compliance before submitting them for building permits.
Comprehensive Plan Review Services
From high-rise buildings, retail facilities, residential developments, schools, hospitals or civic institutions, you can trust the Code Council to conduct thorough reviews during any point of the building plans process. Document Requirements
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Preliminary Plan Review Services
Our Preliminary Plan Review Services are designed to offer critical information to further your plan development. We review initial design code compliance, including use and occupancy classification, type of construction, height and area calculations, means of egress, fire-resistance construction requirements and foundation design.
Complete Plan Review Services
Limited Scope Plan Review & Technical Consulting Services
Our staff includes expert plan examiners with certifications in all disciplines.
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Check the status of your project at any time. With 24/7 access, ICC Plan Review Services are designed to fit your schedule whenever and wherever you are.
Digital Reports
Easily submit your transmittal requests electronically. Download your completed digital reports through our online plan review portal.
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Organize relevant building plan files, downloads, status updates and more on the ICC Plan Review portal.
Automated Notifications
Receive automated email notifications and follow-ups that keep you updated on the progress of your plan review.
News, Trends & Resources
Stay up-to-date with emerging building safety news, events, and resources.
News, Trends & Resources
Stay up-to-date with emerging building safety news, events, and resources.
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The State of New York Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting the 2024 International Codes®
Albany, NY – On July 25, 2025, the state of New York voted to adopt nine of the 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes®) with amendments. This decision comes after careful consideration by the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council and is a testament to the state’s commitment to the safety and sustainability of its communities.
“New York’s adoption of the 2024 I-Codes marks a significant step toward advancing building safety, accessibility and sustainability,” said International Code Council Chief Executive Officer John Belcik. “We commend the state’s leadership in embracing the vital role that building codes play in protecting communities.”
Amendments to the state code adoptions include provisions for 18 inches of sea level rise over the currently required flood elevation in tidal areas, and other improvements to existing language for buildings built in flood hazard areas. This adoption also requires the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in all newly constructed townhomes on municipal water systems. Other safety provisions include increased battery and energy storage system protection.
The 2024 I-Codes will go into effect in New York on December 31, 2025, following a phase-in period where either the previous or new code can be used.
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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.
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International Code Council Collaborates with Archistar to Modernize Permitting and Accelerate Housing Development
Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council has announced a new strategic collaboration with Archistar. Through this collaboration, the Code Council is now an official Premier Platinum Reseller of groundbreaking technology that digitizes and automates code compliance checks called the eCheck™ solution.
Enhanced with a seamless ICC Code Connect API® content integration, the eCheck™ platform allows cities and jurisdictions to evaluate building and zoning compliance more efficiently. The solution will directly address long-standing permitting delays and capacity constraints that contribute to housing shortages nationwide.
“This collaboration underscores the Code Council’s unwavering commitment to driving digital innovation in the built environment,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer John Belcik. “By advancing digital permitting solutions, we’re both streamlining processes and helping communities meet the urgent demand for safe, accessible and affordable housing.”
The collaboration builds on a successful pilot program where the Code Council and Archistar worked with 11 U.S. cities to evaluate the eCheck™ platform. Each jurisdiction submitted sample building plans and provided valuable feedback on the tool’s accuracy, ease of use and alignment with the Code Council’s International Codes® (I-Codes®). The results demonstrated significant improvements in plan review speed, reduced obstacles and ensured greater consistency in code compliance.
“This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the global shift towards digital permitting,” said Dr. Ben Coorey, founder of Archistar. “By combining the Code Council’s trusted model codes with Archistar’s AI-powered platform, jurisdictions can now evaluate building and zoning compliance with unprecedented speed, accuracy and confidence. Cities are seeking both clarity and trust in AI, and by working with the Code Council—the leading global source of model codes—we ensure eCheck™ is grounded in legitimacy, transparency and real-world applicability.”
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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 Archistar
Archistar is a world-leading property technology company that uses AI and data analytics to automate planning, design and building approvals. Archistar works with over 25 municipalities and local governments across the world – including Vancouver, Austin and Los Angeles – through its eCheck solution which uses AI building assessment review to reduce permit approval times, increase quality of submissions and enable transparent compliant reporting. Find out how governments are boosting housing supply and unlocking growth at www.archistar.ai/echeck. To learn more or request a demo, visit web address or contact Dan Foster at dfoster@iccsafe.org or Wayne Childs at wchilds@iccsafe.org.
Global Membership Council de l’ICC – ICC Global Solutions
Global Membership Council de l’ICC
Le Global Membership Council (GMC) de l’ICC met en relation des professionnels de la sécurité des bâtiments hors des États-Unis avec leurs homologues américains désireux de promouvoir la sécurité des constructions à l’échelle internationale. Nous encourageons les professionnels à participer, à échanger avec des collègues du monde entier et à s’impliquer dans des discussions autour des défis communs en matière de sécurité des bâtiments, quel que soit le code ou la réglementation en vigueur. .
Nous accueillons également toute personne souhaitant en apprendre davantage sur la manière dont les codes modèles avancés et les services de renforcement des capacités de l’ICC peuvent être utilisés par les pays du monde entier pour améliorer la sécurité des bâtiments
As a policy advisory group, the Fire Service Membership Council has supported important pieces of proposed federal legislation:
- Kerry Rose Fire Sprinkler Notification Act
- Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2017
- Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act
- Nicholas and Zachary Burt Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act
Rejoindre le GMC
Si vous souhaitez participer aux actions internationales croissantes de l’International Code Council, inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui au Global Membership Council. Il vous suffit de remplir le formulaire d’inscription pour recevoir les informations sur les prochaines réunions et événements spéciaux, tels que des webinaires ou des interventions de conférenciers invités. L’adhésion à l’ICC n’est pas obligatoire pour rejoindre le Global Membership Council, mais les membres du comité de direction doivent être membres de l’ICC.
Le comité de gouvernance dirige le Global Membership Council, en collaboration étroite avec le personnel de l’International Code Council pour définir les priorités du GMC et organiser des activités visant à encourager un dialogue mondial sur la sécurité des bâtiments.
Des questions sur le Global Membership Council ?
Contactez Ron Piester ou Laurence Genest.
Prochaine réunion du GMC
Webinaires GMC
Le Global Membership Council organise régulièrement des webinaires ouverts à tous les membres de l’ICC ainsi qu’à toute personne intéressée. Tous les webinaires du Global Membership Council sont enregistrés et disponibles à la consultation dans le Global Media Center.
Visionnez le dernier webinaire ci-dessous.
Le Global Award est décerné chaque année à une personne ou une organisation pour sa contribution exceptionnelle à la sécurité des bâtiments à travers le monde et son soutien à la mission internationale de l’International Code Council.
| La philosophie du Global Membership Council est la suivante : « La sécurité des bâtiments ne connaît pas de frontières ». La collaboration internationale permet de mieux comprendre les défis liés à la sécurité des constructions, ce qui nourrit le processus d’élaboration des codes afin de construire un environnement bâti plus sûr pour tous. |
| – Geoff Mitchell CDec. MBOINZ. FRICS. LFAIBS Managing Director, GMA Certification Group, Australia Office Chair of the ICC Global Membership Council |
Comité de direction du GMC
Geoff Mitchell, GMA Certification Group, Queensland, Australia, Chair
Nick Hill, Chief Executive, Building Officials Institute of New Zealand, Vice Chair
Imad Eldurubi, Mezyad Engineering, Jordan & UAE, Secretary
Temur Bolotashvili, Tbilisi Municipality, Republic of Georgia
Cole Cloward, Shums Coda Associates, USA
David Gibson, DGA Consultancy LLP, Luton, UK
Bob Heinrich, VCA Code, Orange, California, USA
Noah Huber, Longmount, Colorado, USA
Ron Lynn, RDL Strategic Concepts, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Rock Meng, Capitol FPE, Vienna, Virginia, USA
Annie Lou von Mizener, Simpson Strong-Tie, Indiana, USA
Neville Pereira, City of San Francisco, California, USA
Manjit Sohi, Building Officials Association of British Columbia, Canada
Contact au sein de l’équipe
Laurence Genest, VP, Global Solutions, International Code Council, Western Regional Office
Contact au sein du conseil d’administration
Angie Wiese, Director of Safety & Inspections, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Des questions sur le Global Membership Council ? Contactez Ron Piester.
Centre média – ICC Global Solutions
ICC Global Solutions - Centre média
L’équipe ICC Global Solutions, souvent en collaboration avec le Global Membership Council, anime des discussions sur des sujets liés à la sécurité des bâtiments à l’échelle mondiale.
Visionnez les derniers webinaires ci-dessous ou rendez-vous sur notre chaîne YouTube pour accéder à toutes les vidéos enregistrées.
Recent Presentations
Over the past several decades, there has been a continuous increase in human and economic loss from disaster events. However, examples of resiliency planning and more stringent building code requirements still lag. In this presentation, Ms. Shamim Rashid-Sumar, Senior Vice President, Codes and Standards for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, offers a view on emerging risks and opportunities as human and economic losses from disasters increase, with the overarching goal of supporting and advancing resilience in future construction of buildings and critical infrastructure.
The Global Membership Council Meeting Guest Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Martin, Senior Engineer – Innovation & Sustainability at Keller on “Advancing Sustainability in the Geotechnical Industry“ November 25, 2024 – This Global Membership Council meeting was proud to feature guest speaker Dr. Kimberly Martin who provided excellent insights into sustainability in the geotechnical industry.
A brief overview of her presentation follows
Although the term “sustainability” is becoming more widespread, it can be challenging to know what tangible steps we can take as geotechnical engineers and contractors to further the goals of sustainable development. This talk will provide a brief background on sustainability, demonstrate how geotechnical engineers and contractors can significantly impact environmental sustainability, and present ideas to push our industry forward on social sustainability. Also, case studies will be provided to show how the EFFC-DFI Carbon Calculator can be used to calculate the carbon footprint of a geotechnical foundation solution and how changes to the design and/or materials can reduce the environmental impact of that solution.
Mr. Paul Robinson introduces ConstructReach, which he founded in 2018, a national workforce development consultancy, proposed to address the underrepresentation of minorities within the construction & design industry. ConstructReach now works nationally and partners with educational institutions, construction, design & manufacturing companies and enterprises to support organizational health, diversity initiatives, build new talent pipelines, and create career opportunities for a younger demographic.
Notre mission – ICC Global Solutions
ICC Global Solutions - Notre mission
En adoptant une approche globale de l’évaluation des besoins en matière de renforcement des capacités réglementaires dans le domaine de la sécurité des bâtiments, l’équipe ICC Global Solutions collabore avec les gouvernements et les parties prenantes du monde entier pour améliorer la sécurité du bâti. Les outils, services et produits proposés par la gamme de solutions ICC peuvent être adaptés et contextualisés pour répondre à une grande diversité de besoins en sécurité des bâtiments. Pour plus d’informations, cliquez sur les icônes ci-dessous.
Codes et normes
Développement professionnel
Évaluation de conformité
Conseil
Représentation internationale
Initiatives américaines en matière de politique globale
Codes et normes
L’ICC supervise l’élaboration d’un ensemble de 15 codes modèles du bâtiment intégrés, révisés tous les trois ans. Ces codes définissent des objectifs de sécurité minimaux et font référence à des normes internationales qui proposent des approches prescriptives pour atteindre ces objectifs. De nombreuses juridictions à travers le monde adoptent les Codes internationaux comme base de leurs réglementations nationales, régionales ou locales en matière de construction. D’autres acceptent les projets de construction conformes aux I-Codes, faisant de ces derniers les codes du bâtiment les plus utilisés au monde.
Les normes de l’ICC sont élaborées conformément aux principes définis par l’Accord de l’OMC sur les obstacles techniques au commerce. Elles portent sur des thématiques spécifiques liées à l’environnement bâti, telles que l’accessibilité, la construction hors site, le carbone sur l’ensemble du cycle de vie ou encore les systèmes privés de traitement des eaux usées.
Le Tableau périodique de l’International Code Council constitue un outil de référence rapide pour consulter l’ensemble des codes modèles, normes internationales et lignes directrices élaborés par l’ICC.
Innovation et technologie
La plateforme Digital Codes Premium de l’ICC offre un accès en ligne enrichi à plus de 1 900 titres, incluant tous les codes et normes ICC, les guides d’utilisation, les commentaires de codes et d’autres outils facilitant la compréhension et l’utilisation efficace des réglementations du bâtiment. La plateforme intègre également AI Navigator, une intelligence artificielle personnalisée basée sur la technologie Large Language Model (LLM), qui fournit des réponses rapides et pertinentes aux questions courantes sur les codes, et aide les utilisateurs à naviguer dans les I-Codes comme un expert.
Des collections personnalisées peuvent être créées pour répondre aux besoins spécifiques des juridictions ou des groupes de parties prenantes.
Développement professionnel
L’International Code Council bénéficie d’une expertise unique pour dispenser des formations, qu’elles soient en présentiel, en ligne ou par webinaire, sur différents aspects des Codes internationaux. ICC Training propose des dizaines de formations personnalisées et peut également élaborer des programmes sur mesure adaptés à des exigences spécifiques ou à des codes personnalisés.
De plus, ICC Credentialing propose des examens aux professionnels souhaitant obtenir une licence, une certification professionnelle ou démontrer leurs compétences dans un métier spécialisé ou un domaine précis. Les tests sont accessibles en ligne 24h/24 et 7j/7 grâce au système innovant de surveillance à distance PRONTO. Des certifications spécialisées peuvent être développées en collaboration avec les organismes de délivrance de licences et de contrôle.
Évaluation de la conformité – Certification de produit / Rapports techniques
ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) est le leader mondial des services TIC (essais, inspections et certifications) pour les produits, systèmes, méthodes et matériaux innovants dans le secteur du bâtiment. ICC-ES teste et évalue également les produits de construction conçus selon des normes spécifiques. En savoir plus sur l’évaluation et les tests de produits
Product Evaluation
Product compliance is a major pillar in the regulatory framework for any jurisdiction, and its importance only intensifies when new or innovative building materials, methods or systems are not covered or addressed by an existing standard. Because the timeline to create a standard is relatively long and because highly unique and innovative products may not be appropriate for standardization, the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) provides an alternative compliance pathway that offers both speed and rigor.
This is accomplished through the development of an Acceptance Criteria (AC) specific to the product, which provides normative testing criteria. The ACs are reviewed and approved by an independent panel of building safety compliance officers and used as the foundation for the production of an Evaluation Service Report (ESR).
ESRs are documents that can be presented by manufacturers and designers to plan review and approval authorities to provide information about the product's compliance with the applicable building regulation. ESRs are available for products to demonstrate compliance with building regulations throughout North America, Oceania, and the Middle East.
Product Testing
While ICC-ES will accept test reports from any laboratory that is a member of the ILAC network, in-house testing capabilities help to streamline and expedite the process for manufacturing clients. ICC-ES labs can perform air/water/structural testing, fire/flammability tests, plumbing tests, structural assembly performance tests, water resistance tests, and testing for weathering/erosion among others.
Évaluation des produits
La conformité des produits constitue un pilier essentiel du cadre réglementaire de toute juridiction, son importance étant d’autant plus grande lorsque des matériaux, méthodes ou systèmes nouveaux ou innovants ne sont pas couverts par une norme existante. Étant donné que l’élaboration d’une norme est relativement longue et que certains produits très spécifiques et innovants ne se prêtent pas toujours à la normalisation, l’ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) propose une voie alternative de conformité alliant rapidité et rigueur. En savoir plus
Cette démarche passe par l’élaboration de critères d’acceptation (CA) spécifiques à chaque produit, qui définissent des critères normatifs de test. Les CA sont révisés et validés par un panel indépendant d’agents de conformité en sécurité du bâtiment, et servent de fondement à la rédaction d’un rapport d’évaluation (RE).
Ces rapports peuvent être présentés par les fabricants et concepteurs aux autorités en charge de la validation des plans pour démontrer la conformité du produit aux réglementations en vigueur. Les rapports d’évaluation sont disponibles pour des produits attestant leur conformité aux règles du bâtiment en Amérique du Nord, en Océanie et au Moyen-Orient.
Essais produits
Bien que l’ICC-ES accepte les rapports d’essais de tout laboratoire membre du réseau ILAC, ses capacités internes de test permettent d’accélérer et de simplifier le processus pour les fabricants. Les laboratoires ICC-ES réalisent des essais d’air, d’eau, de résistance structurelle, des tests de résistance au feu et à la combustibilité, des essais de plomberie, des tests de performance d’assemblages structurels, des tests d’étanchéité à l’eau ainsi que des essais d’altération climatique et d’érosion, entre autres.
Évaluation de conformité – Accréditation
L'International Accreditation Service (IAS), filiale de l’International Code Council, répond aux demandes d’accréditation locales et régionales en coopération avec les organismes gouvernementaux officiels. L’IAS accrédite des laboratoires d’essais et d’étalonnage, des services de construction, des agences d’inspection spéciale, des organismes de certification de produits et bien d’autres entités, conformément aux normes ISO/IEC 17020, 17021-1, 17024, 17025 et 17065, ainsi qu’aux références spécifiques des codes du bâtiment. Par ailleurs, l’équipe de l’IAS dispose des compétences nécessaires pour créer des programmes sur mesure destinés à répondre aux besoins de groupes industriels particuliers.
Conseil
Des juridictions du monde entier collaborent avec l’ICC pour élaborer des codes personnalisés ainsi que des programmes leur permettant d’appliquer efficacement les codes et normes du bâtiment. Le personnel technique de l’ICC fournit également régulièrement un support technique, des clarifications sur le texte des I-Codes et des services de conseil liés aux codes pour les agents en charge, les professionnels du design et les acteurs du secteur de la construction. Le personnel d’ingénierie de l’ICC peut aussi être mandaté pour réaliser des revues tierces des plans et des évaluations de conception structurelle pour les juridictions et les professionnels du design.
Représentation internationale
En tant qu’association éditrice des codes modèles utilisés aux États-Unis, nous représentons les parties prenantes américaines du secteur de la sécurité du bâtiment dans des dialogues et partenariats internationaux afin de promouvoir la collaboration, l’harmonisation et l’application des meilleures pratiques en matière de sécurité et de résilience des bâtiments à travers le monde.
La gamme de solutions de l’International Code Council participe à des coalitions internationales, notamment celles mentionnées ci-dessous:
Initiatives américaines en matière de politique globale
Accès aux marchés mondiaux
L’International Code Council collabore avec des entités gouvernementales américaines pour promouvoir l’utilisation des codes et normes internationaux développés aux États-Unis, ainsi que l’exportation de services à l’échelle mondiale. L’ICC a reçu le E-Award pour son engagement dans ce domaine. Partenaire stratégique de l’International Trade Administration, l’ICC siège également dans divers conseils et comités du gouvernement américain afin de favoriser l’adoption mondiale des codes, normes, évaluations de conformité et services américains.
Contribuer aux objectifs mondiaux
La gamme de solutions proposée par l’International Code Council contribue à la réalisation de nombreux Objectifs de développement durable (ODD) des Nations Unies.
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