2026 ICC Leadership Week + Hearings
Public Comment Hearings – Groups A & B
April 18 – 24
Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT
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Leadership Week
Join us at the Connecticut Convention Center and make an impact on code safety! FREE pre-hearing member events offer the opportunity to network with other building safety professionals, discuss important industry topics, and learn from the experiences of your peers. Key events include:
- Membership Council Meetings
- Building Safety Month Reception
- Opening Session
- Presentation of Awards
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S P E C I A L E V E N T
Chapter Leadership Academy ▶ April 17–18
Held in conjunction with ICC Leadership Week + Hearings, this unique experience offers a collaborative forum where chapter officers build leadership skills, brainstorm with peers and share best practices to benefit their chapters. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to access valuable resources for chapter success, earn CEUs, and connect with colleagues!
Academy registration will open soon. Learn more, including how a chapter may qualify for a complimentary Academy registration and reimbursement for travel and accommodations.
Public Comment Hearings
Groups A & B
Public Comment Hearings for the International Codes, Groups A & B, begin at 1 pm ET on Sunday, April 19. The hearings are open to the public but require registration.
Code of Honor Scholarship
Governmental Member Voting Representatives can apply for a Code of Honor Scholarship to support their attendance at the 2026 Public Comment Hearings for Groups A & B. For eligibility requirements, or to apply, click here. The application deadline is February 18, 2026.
Complimentary 30-Day Digital Codes Access
to the 2024 I-Codes for Hearing Attendees
All hearing attendees receive a complimentary 30-Day Digital Codes Premium subscription to the I‑Codes, including the latest 2024 cycle. Enjoy advanced Code Intelligence tools such as ICC AI Navigator, Premium Answers and enhanced premium features like notes, bookmarks and supplementals resources.
You can also track the 2026 Group A & B proposed code changes against impacted sections to the 2024 I-Codes within Digital Codes Premium. Just look for the blue "CDP" tag next to the section titles to view proposal information.
All registered attendees will receive an email with instructions to activate their complimentary 30‑day Digital Codes access once registrations close.
Schedule Overview*
| April 17 Friday |
9 am – 5 pm | Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) (open to ICC Chapter Officers only) |
Marriott Capitol Room |
| 4 pm – 5 pm | CLA/Women Leaders in Code Enforcement Teambuilding Event | Marriott AB | |
| 6 pm – 8 pm | CLA/Women Leaders in Code Enforcement Reception | Marriott Foyer | |
| April 18 Saturday |
8 am – 5 pm | ICC Board Meeting | Marriott AB |
| 9 am – 2 pm | Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) (open to ICC Chapter Officers only) |
Marriott Capitol Room | |
| 2 pm – 3 pm | Steering Committee Meeting | Convention Center Room 27 | |
| 2 pm – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center | Convention Center Lobby | |
| 3 pm – 5 pm | Membership Council Meetings | Convention Center Rooms 11/12/13/24/25/26 | |
| 6 pm – 7 pm | Building Safety Month Reception | Marriott Vivo Restaurant | |
| April 19 Sunday |
8 am – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center | Convention Center Lobby |
| 9 am – 11 am | Opening Session & Presentation of Awards | Convention Center Ballroom B | |
| 1 pm – 7:30 pm | Public Comment Hearings | Convention Center Ballroom B | |
| April 20 Monday |
7:30 am – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center | Convention Center Lobby |
| 8 am – 7 pm | Public Comment Hearings | Convention Center Ballroom B | |
| April 21 – 22 |
7 am – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center | Convention Center Lobby |
| 7 am – 7 pm | Public Comment Hearings | Convention Center Ballroom B | |
| April 23 – 24 |
7:30 am – 5 pm | Registration/Resource Center | Convention Center Lobby |
| 8 am – 7 pm | Public Comment Hearings | Convention Center Ballroom B |
*Event times are Eastern Time and subject to change.
Hotel & Shuttle
Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103
Attached to the Connecticut Convention Center, the full-service hotel features amenities such as an indoor pool, spa, fitness center and high‑speed Internet. Learn more.
Room rates are valid until April 2, 2026 or until the room block sells out.
Government Block – $138 plus taxes
Main Block – $239 plus taxes
Hartford dash Shuttle
Explore downtown on the Hartford dash—a free shuttle service that takes you to a variety of hotels, restaurants, historic buildings, and many other points of interest. The Hartford dash departs from the Connecticut Convention Center’s lower lobby every 15 minutes, Monday–Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm.
CEUs
You can earn up to 1.0 CEUs for attending the Public Comment Hearings. For details see the
Credentialing Renewal Bulletin.
Stay Informed with Text Message Updates
Save valuable time and stay on schedule by signing up to receive text message updates about the progress of code change hearings during the 2026 Public Comment Hearings Groups A & B. Opt-in to receive text messages. Standard text messaging charges may apply. To unsubscribe, text STOP to 77453. For help text HELP anytime.
If you opted-out of this service in the past, you need to text UNSTOP to 866-806-9422. This will remove the block on a carrier level. Then you will need to opt-in again.
Contact Us
For questions regarding attendee registration or general questions regarding hearings,
please email springhearings@iccsafe.org