Year: 2025
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2024 Leadership Week + Hearings Webcast
2024 Conference – Registration
Registration
Take advantage of online registration and receive your email confirmation the same day. View registration fees.
Conference Oct. 20–23 ▪ Expo Oct. 20–21 ▪ Hearings Oct. 23–31
Voter Validation
Voter validation is required to vote at the Annual Business Meeting (ABM). All governmental voting representatives who plan to attend the 2024 ABM need to be validated in order to vote on Code Council business such as elections, bylaw amendments, member resolutions, etc. View the Voter Validation Process FAQs page to get more information. The deadline for validating voters is September 21, 2024.
Register as a Delegate by September 16 and Receive a Free Conference Polo Shirt
Register as a Delegate by September 16 and Receive a Free Conference Polo ShirtReceive a free conference polo shirt when you register as a delegate for full conference by Monday, September 16! Choose your shirt size when you register.
Building Safety Leadership Experience
Returning for its second year, the Building Safety Leadership Experience (BSLE) offers members an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow Code Council members, leaders and stakeholders during the Conference. BSLE participants will attend a series of events where they will gain insights into Code Council 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 delegate registration and will be reimbursed for ground and air transportation plus lodging from October 19–24. The 2024 BSLE application period is closed.
Special Annual Conference Offer to Non-Members
International Code Council non-members registering as a delegate are eligible for a free one year ICC “Participating” membership. For details and a list of exclusive member benefits and services included in this offer, click here. Membership begins January 1, 2025. (Please note, this free membership offer is not redeemable for cash value and does not include a free code book.)
Get Your Boss on Board
Need to demonstrate why the Code Council’s conference is a good investment? We’ve got you covered with our justification letter template. Use this template to explain the value of the educational and networking opportunities available at the event. Feel free to customize as needed.
Questions?
For registration questions, please call Jessica Franklin (ext. 4333) at 1-888-ICC SAFE (422-7233), or email conference@iccsafe.org.
***The International Code Council follows the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. The Code Council will provide reasonable accommodations and necessary auxiliary aids and services upon request. Please advise Jackie Claus at jclaus@iccsafe.org of your needs by October 1, 2024. We will do our best to accommodate requests received after this date, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.***
REGISTRATION FEES
ICC MEMBER
NON-MEMBER
ICC MEMBER
NON-MEMBER
By September 16*
After September 16
Delegate Registration – Full Conference includes Welcome to Long Beach Reception, Education Sessions, Annual Business Meeting, Awards Luncheon, Expo Happy Hour/Reception, Connections Gala
$715
$825
$825
$935
Committee Action Hearings, Expo (excluding Happy Hour and Reception) and/or Annual Business Meeting (ABM) Only
NO FEE
NO FEE
NO FEE
NO FEE
Education Only Tuesday (no lunch)
$225
$300
$300
$375
Education Only Tuesday (with lunch)
$325
$400
$400
$475
Companion Registration – Basic includes Welcome to Long Beach Reception, Expo Happy Hour/Reception, Connections Gala
$225
$300
$300
$375
Companion Registration – Premium includes Welcome to Long Beach Reception, Long Beach Hop Companion Tour, Expo Happy Hour/Reception, Connections Gala
$375
$450
$450
$525
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Welcome to Long Beach – 10/20/24
$125
$150
$150
$175
Awards Luncheon – 10/22/24
$100
$125
$125
$150
Connections Gala – 10/22/24
$125
$150
$150
$175
BUILDING TOURS
Long Beach City Hall, Port of Long Beach Admin Building & Queen Mary
(Half Day–AM)
(Half Day–AM)
$85
$100
$100
$115
ReMo Homes Factory Tour (Half Day–AM)
$85
$100
$100
$115
Rancho Los Alamitos Walking Tour
(Half Day–PM)
(Half Day–PM)
$85
$100
$100
$115
Harbor Breeze Cruise (Half Day–PM)
$85
$100
$100
$115
*Take advantage of early bird savings when you register as a delegate for full conference by Monday, September 16, and receive a free conference polo shirt. Choose your shirt size when you register.
International Code Council and Center for Offsite Construction Collaborate to Establish Modular Interface Standards
Washington, D.C.– The International Code Council and the Center for Offsite Construction (CfOC) at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) announced their collaboration to develop critical standards for modular construction through the creation of the “CFOC/ICC 1220 Standard on Configurations and Connections for Off-Site Construction.” This groundbreaking effort aims to enhance quality, sustainability, resilience and affordability in the construction industry by establishing clear guidelines for the connection and configuration of modular components.
The standard will address requirements for configuration and connections in off-site construction, including the location and specifications of module-to-module and building-to-module connections for essential building systems, the standardization of dimensions for modular components and coverage for componentized, panelized and modularized elements. This effort is expected to significantly advance the use of modular construction methods by providing a framework for ensuring consistent quality and compatibility across projects.
“The Code Council is pleased to partner with the Center for Offsite Construction to create a standard that helps address some of the key challenges in advancing the deployment of off-site construction including supporting a project pipeline for factories, bringing certainty to developers through the availability of multiple sources for components and increasing efficiency of the fabrication and approval processes,” said Ryan Colker, Executive Director, Energy, Resilience & Innovation for the Code Council.
“We are excited to collaborate with the Code Council on developing a standard that will transform how modular components are designed and connected,” said Jason Van Nest, Director of the CfOC at NYIT. “This partnership will support the growth of industrialized construction methods and ensure that off-site construction systems meet the highest standards of performance and interoperability.”
By promoting compatibility and interoperability, the new standard is expected to accelerate the adoption of off-site construction practices in various applications, including multifamily housing, commercial developments, and institutional projects.
Once published, the standard will be available on the Code Council’s Digital Codes platform.
For more information about the development of the CFOC/ICC 1220 Standard and how to participate in the standards development process, please visit the CFOC/ICC 1220 Standard webpage.
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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 the Center for Offsite Construction
The Center for Offsite Construction (CfOC) at the New York Institute of Technology is dedicated to advancing the field of off-site construction through research, standards development, and educational initiatives. As an ANSI-accredited Standards Developer, the CfOC is committed to fostering innovation and collaboration to address the construction industry’s most pressing challenges.
International Code Council Advances Global Dialogue on Sustainable and Resilient Buildings at GlobalABC Annual Assembly
Dresden, Germany – The International Code Council (ICC) joined governmental and private sector representatives at the 2025 Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) Annual Assembly, from April 7-8 in Dresden, Germany. The event highlighted the importance of building codes and their impact on the efficiency and resiliency of new and existing buildings.
During the two-day event, ICC facilitated multiple sessions focused on implementation of the Buildings Breakthrough priority actions, the work of the GlobalABC Adaptation Hub, and led a training on disaster planning for building departments and ministries. ICC also hosted a building codes meet up to support collaboration across building and energy code initiatives including research, training, resource development and code implementation.
The International Code Council’s Chief Executive Officer, John Belcik, provided a welcome address focused on the importance of a robust regulatory framework that supports the implementation of building codes.
“We commend GlobalABC for fostering effective collaboration across various work groups, ensuring that countries are provided with a truly holistic approach to addressing building challenges,” said Belcik. “We are looking forward to continuing our work with GlobalABC, particularly in supporting the Intergovernmental Council for Buildings and Climate and the Buildings Breakthrough.”
ICC is the lead organization for the Buildings Breakthrough Priority Action 5 on Capacity Building. Two years ago, the Buildings Breakthrough was launched at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the support of 27 signatory countries. The initiative calls for global cooperation to achieve near-zero emission and resilient buildings by 2030.
Learn more about the GlobalABC Annual Assembly 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.
2025 Group B Hearing Orders
2025 Group B Hearing Orders
2025 Committee Action Hearings (CAH1) (Group B Codes)
Hearing Orders
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2025 IBC General | Published 03/20/25 | 19 KB |
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2025 IEBC | Published 03/20/25 | 16 KB |
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2025 IPMC | Published 03/20/25 | 16 KB |
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2025 IRC Building | Published 03/20/25 | 30 KB |
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2025 IZC | Published 03/20/25 | 15 KB |
Updates to the Hearing Orders
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2025 IADMIN 3 24 25 | Published 03/24/25 | 15 KB |
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2025 IBC General 3 27 25 | Published 04/08/25 | 19 KB |
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FEMA Ends BRIC Program
FEMA Ends BRIC Program
On April 4th, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the termination of its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. FEMA will cancel a $750 million notice of funding opportunity issued earlier this year. In addition, FEMA is reallocating all outstanding funding that the Agency has not yet dispersed for projects that have been selected in prior years.
The BRIC program had been designed to fund local projects aimed at reducing damage from disasters such as flooding, tornadoes and other weather-related events.
The Code Council recognizes the dedication and hard work of building, fire and emergency management offices.
For questions regarding the BRIC termination, please reach out to your regional Government Relations representative or contact us through advocacy@iccsafe.org.
Credentialing – Candidate Requests/Forms
CREDENTIALING
Candidate Requests/ Forms
Accomodations
Challenges & Feedback
Forms
Accommodations
The Code Council complies with all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have a disability that prohibits you from taking the examination under standard conditions, you may request special arrangements.
Challenges and Feedback
ICC offers a service that allows you challenge questions on your examination using the Technical Challenge Form or comment on your testing experience using the Operational Comment Form. Credentialing staff will review comments or challenges on specific exams, exam items, or any issues encountered during your examination.
Our experience shows that the best comments are those that come as soon after the testing process as possible. Include sufficient amount of detail to aid staff in the review of your challenged question(s) or issues related to the exam experience.
What's the difference between a Challenge, Comment, Complaint and Appeal?
TECHNICAL CHALLENGE: An objection to the validity of a certification exam question.
OPERATIONAL CHALLENGE: An objection to a candidate's physical testing environment or experience.
COMPLAINT: An objection to a certification related process or the activities of a Candidate, Certificant or Assessment Center staff that does not qualify as a Technical Challenge, Operational Challenge or Appeal.
APPEAL: A request to the Certification Appeals Committee for a reversal of a decision made by the Certification Committee that affected the appellant’s certification status.
If you have an objection to a certification related process, or the activities of a Candidate, Certificant, or Credentialing staff member that does not qualify as a Technical Challenge, Operational Challenge or Appeal, send an email to appeals@iccsafe.org and tell us more about your issue so that we can assist you.
If you have received a letter from the Certification committee that affects your certification status, and wish to appeal the decision, you must submit this form within 30 days upon submission of notice of the Certification Committee's decision.
EXAMPLES OF CHALLENGES/APPEALS:
Issue: Candidate fails the Commercial Building Inspector exam by one point. He thinks there was an item on the exam that was incorrect, and wants to dispute this.
This is a technical challenge.
Action: Follow the flowchart for technical challenge. Client Relationship Manager will process as per Credentialing policy.
Issue: Candidate fails the Residential Mechanical Inspector by one point. She says there was a marching band performing outside the Pearson VUE test site, and that she couldn’t concentrate. She wants a free exam.
This is an operational challenge.
Action: Follow the flowchart for operational challenge. Pearson VUE will be contacted to verify incident and a free exam will be provided if appropriate.
Issue: Certificant says he can’t get enough CEUs from ICC or a Preferred Provider before his Electrical Plans Examiner certification expires. He wants the required CEU number lowered so that he has enough CEUs to renew.
This is a request to the Certification Committee.
Action: Client Relationship Manager will work with Credentialing management to take to the Certification Committee.
Issue: Candidate is found writing in his book during an exam at Pearson VUE. Pearson VUE confiscates his book and notifies ICC of the situation.
This is a disciplinary hearing.
Action: Client Relationship Manager will work with Credentialing management to take to the Certification Committee.
Issue: PRONTO proctor discovers candidate taking cell phone pictures or video of the screen during an exam. Proctor stops the exam and notifies ICC.
This is a disciplinary hearing.
Action: Client Relationship Manager will work with Credentialing management to take to the Certification Committee.
Issue: A disciplinary hearing was held with the Certification Committee who nullified a candidate's test result. The candidate wishes to appeal the Certification Committee's decision.
This is an appeal.
Action: Follow the flowchart for appeal. Client Relationship Manager will work with Credentialing management to take to the Certification Appeals Committee.
CHALLENGES vs. APPEALS
Please refer to the following definitions that explain all key words and entities on this page.
APPEAL: A request to the Certification Appeals Committee for a reversal of a decision made by the Certification Committee that affected the appellant’s certification status.
COMPLAINT: An objection to a certification related process or the activities of a Candidate, Certificant or Assessment Center staff that does not qualify as a Technical Challenge, Operational Challenge or Appeal.
OPERATIONAL CHALLENGE: An objection to a candidate's physical testing environment or experience.
TECHNICAL CHALLENGE: An objection to the validity of a certification exam question.
Interactive Flow Chart
Is your feedback about something that happened during the exam?
Is your feedback about the content of the exam?
This is a technical challenge. Complete the form here within 30 days of the exam.
Is your feedback about an operational issue, such as temperature at the test site, or behavior of the proctor?
Yes – This is an operational challenge. Complete the form here within 30 days of the exam.
No – Contact ICC at appeals@iccsafe.org to tell us more about your issue so that we can assist you.
Is your feedback about a certified individual?
This is a complaint. Contact us at appeals@iccsafe.org to tell us more about your issue so that we can assist you.
Does the issue concern a decision made by the Certification Committee (CC) that affected your certification status?
Yes – This is an appeal. Appeals must be submitted by completing this form within 30 days upon submission of notice of the Certification Committee's decision. Such notice will be submitted via email.
No – Contact ICC at appeals@iccsafe.org to tell us more about your issue so that we can assist you.
Forms
Candidate Demographic Changes
CSP Application
IECC/HERS Application
MCP Application
Records Release Candidate
Records Release Jurisdiction
Replacement Result Letter
Transitions/ Reciprocity
Exam Vouchers
Questions? Contact Us
ICC Credentialing
Email: customersuccess@iccsafe.org
Phone: 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233) ext. 0
Certification Policies
ICC understands the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities, managing conflict of interest, and ensuring the objectivity of our certification activities.
To learn more about our certification and education policies, please read the following:
Council Policy 45, CC Rules of Procedure, Records Release, and ICC Credentialing Compliance Principles.
Contractor Training – BPAT
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT/TCEQ)
Anyone wishing to obtain the Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) must meet the following requirements (see the TCEQ website for full details):
- Have a High School diploma or GED
- Work at least two years in an approved area
- Complete a 40-hour training course (#1200), including a “hands-on” exam
- Pass a written exam at TCEQ or a proctored computer-based facility
Our 40-hour BPAT courses scheduled below are approved for the initial license training and hands-on exam requirement. All courses with a hands-on requirement are only approved for live (rather than online) delivery.
In addition, theses same courses may be used to obtain the following credits:
32-hours of CE for licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers
- If taking for renewal credit, TCEQ requires 4 days (32 hours)
- This includes the 8 hours of “hands-on” required for renewal
- Not required to take the 5th day which is the hands-on exam
- TCEQ recognizes this as Course Code #1206
100 hours toward Plumbing Inspector license (TSBPE)
- TSBPE rules require completion of the certification program
- This requires all 5 days, including the “hands-on” exam
- Not required to apply for BPAT or take the TCEQ written exam
12-hours CE for licensed Water and Wastewater Operators
12-hours of CE for licensed Landscape Irrigators (LI)
12-hours of CE for licensed Customer Service Inspectors (CSI)
12-hours of CE for licensed Water Treatment Specialists
4.0 CEUs for the International Code Council
- Preferred Provider
- Course #26554
Please select from the upcoming course options below!
(Published 2–3 Months In Advance)
BPAT Licensing Courses
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester [40 hours] (Live In-Person)
Register for Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) (Live In-Person)
BPAT Practical Skills Exam Only [8 Hours] (Live In-Person)
Register for BPAT Practical Skills Exam Only (Live In-Person)
BPAT Renewal Courses
BPAT with Practical Skills Refresher [32 Hours] (Live In-Person)
Register for BPAT with Practical Skills Refresher (Live In-Person)
BPAT Practical Skills Refresher Only [8 Hours] (Live In-Person)
Register for BPAT Practical Skills Refresher (Live In-Person)
Fundamentals, Troubleshooting & Repair, Practical Skills Bundle – Online (24 Hours)
Third practical skills day scheduled separately (in-person)
Register for Fundamentals, Troubleshooting & Repair Bundle, with Practical Skills Scheduled Separately* (Online Live)
Fundamentals, Troubleshooting & Repair, Practical Skills Bundle – In-Person (24 Hours)
Contact Us
We’re here to help you with any questions you have about Contractor Training at the Code Council.
Email contractortraining@iccsafe.org or call 855-899-4667.
Contractor Training – PECTX
Plumbing Endorsements for Texas Plumbers
There are currently three possible endorsements that may be added to the Journeyman, Master or Plumbing Inspector licenses:
- Medical Gas Piping Installer
- Multipurpose Residential Fire Protection Sprinkler Specialist (MRFPSS)
- Water Supply Protection Specialist (WSPS)
Each endorsement requires completion of a 24 hour course before applying for the relevant exam. We generally schedule each endorsement course at least quarterly on a rotating basis around the State based on inquiries and requests. If a scheduled option isn’t listed for the course you need, contact us since we are likely deciding where and when to confirm the next offering.
Please select from the upcoming course options below!
(Published 2–3 Months In Advance)
Medical Gas Piping Installer
(24 Actual Hours, 100 Credit Hours)
Multipurpose Residential Fire Sprinkler
(24 Actual Hours, 100 Credit Hours)
Water Supply Protection Specialist
(24 Actual Hours, 100 Credit Hours)
Contact Us
We’re here to help you with any questions you have about Contractor Training at the Code Council.
Email contractortraining@iccsafe.org or call 855-899-4667.