List of Articles by Jim Cika
About the Author
Jim Cika, director, PMG technical resources for the International Code Council, where he serves as a subject matter expert to the plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas codes. He represents ICC in federal and state coalitions, task forces, committees, and councils where expertise in I-Code subjects is required. Cika has more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and construction industry where he has served as chief technical expert for regulatory, product standards, building code and product engineering matters.
A2L Refrigerants: Latest Challenges and Opportunities
Date Posted: 04/28/2025
How the USA Elite Trades Championship and International Code Council Collaboration is Elevating Standards in the Industry
Date Posted: 02/21/2025
An Update on the EPA’s Technology Transitions Program
Date Posted: 12/16/2024
What You Need to Know: EPA’s Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Program for HFC Refrigerants
Date Posted: 12/11/2024
The Future of Refrigerants: Understanding the DOEs Efforts to Meet White House Climate Change Goals
Date Posted: 10/28/2024
EPA’s Technology Transitions Program: A2L Refrigerants in the Built Environment
Date Posted: 06/21/2024
CodeNotes: Gas Appliance Combustion, Ventilation and Dilution Air Part 2 - Indoor Combustion Air Methods
Date Posted: 06/14/2024
CodeNotes: Backflow Preventers and Protection of Water Supply
Date Posted: 06/12/2024
CodeNotes: Gas Appliance Combustion, Ventilation and Dilution Air Part 1 - Outdoor Combustion Air Methods
Date Posted: 06/11/2024
EPA Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbon Refrigerants: Where Do We Stand?
Date Posted: 04/19/2024
CodeNotes: Installation of Air Admittance Valves
Date Posted: 09/12/2023
Heat Pumps and the International Codes: Uncovering Pathways to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Date Posted: 08/22/2023
CodeNotes: Worker Safety on Roofs and Elevated Surfaces
Date Posted: 06/20/2023
CodeNotes: Solar Water Heating Systems
Date Posted: 06/15/2023
CodeNotes: 2021 ISPSC Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Permit & Plan Guidelines
Date Posted: 06/12/2023
CodeNotes: Replacement of Underground Building Sewers and Building Drains in the I-Codes
Date Posted: 03/30/2023
CodeNotes: Rehabilitation of Building Sewers and Building Drains in the I-Codes
Date Posted: 03/27/2023
CodeNotes: Relining Building Sewers and Building Drains in the I-Codes
Date Posted: 03/20/2023
2023 Efficiency Requirements for Air Conditioning Systems– What You Need to Know
Date Posted: 12/09/2022
International Plumbing Code: Providing options for designers of modern public restrooms
Date Posted: 05/18/2022
Code changes on A2L refrigerants
Date Posted: 01/26/2022
Water efficiency is critical to creating sustainable and resilient communities
Date Posted: 05/04/2021
CodeNotes: Solar water heating systems
The latest CodeNotes provides a description of the most common solar water heating systems used for residential and small commercial applications.
Date Posted: 04/08/2019
What’s new in the 2018 IMC
In this first part of a four-part series, the Code Council’s Jim Cika discusses what changes to expect in the 2018 International Mechanical Code.
Date Posted: 01/14/2019
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