Call for Committees

Volunteers are one of the most important assets of the International Code Council. Their work on the ICC Board of Directors, committees and councils is directly related to the success of ICC. It takes the time and expertise of many individuals working through the numerous ICC committees to shape the Code Council into the world-class membership organization that exists today.  A list of committee and council pages can be found at Committees and Councils - ICC (iccsafe.org)

Committee & Council Applications

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These “Call for Committees” provide another opportunity to serve.

See Standards Development Interest Categories resource for additional information.

Code Related Committees & Councils

The following committees related to developing ICC Codes have open calls.

  • Code Hearing Moderators

Standards Related Committees

The following committees related to standards development have open calls.

  • The Consensus Committee on Storm Shelters (IS-STM)
  • Solar Thermal Standards Committee (IS-STSC)
  • Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee (IS-OSMTH)

Ad Hoc Committees

The following ad hoc committees have open calls.

  • None Currently

Guide Related Committees

The following committees related to the development of guides have open calls.

  • None Currently

Code Hearing Moderators

The Code Council is seeking code development experts interested in serving as unbiased moderators of the code development hearings.

Code Council moderators serve a critical role in the execution of the International Codes® (I-Codes) hearings. The committee action hearings (CAHs) and public comment hearings (PCH) are a part of the industry-leading code development procedures that set the standard for an open and transparent process, allowing any interested parties to participate.

This facilitates a broad spectrum of ideas, expertise and input enabling the I-Codes to be the best model codes available to support the built environment, impacting nearly 2 billion people globally.

  • Moderators are appointed by the Code Council President (President of the Board of Directors) and act as presiding officers for the public code hearings in accordance with CP-28.
  • Moderators are respected members of the code development community and have subject matter expertise in the Code Council’s code development procedures and the I-Codes.
  • The moderators facilitate decorum during the code hearings and facilitate the successful progression of the proceedings in accordance with CP-28 and Robert’s Rules of Order.
  • Moderators serve as a critical extension of the Technical Service Team in the successful execution of the code development hearings.
  • Moderators cannot serve on code development committees during the same code cycle.
  • Moderators have significant experience serving/participating in code development hearings.
  • Moderators must demonstrate an unbiased approach in hearings.

The Code Council’s Technical Services Team will select potential moderators from the applicants. The selectees will be placed in the moderator training program to be developed as moderators supporting future code hearings.

Individuals who have successfully served previously as Code Council code development hearing moderators do not need to reapply.

Individuals interested can apply on the Committee Application site.

The Consensus Committee On Storm Shelters (IS-STM)

The Code Council is currently accepting applications for the IS-STM Standards Committee.

As an ANSI accredited standards developing organization, the Code Council has placed ICC 500, Standard for the Design and Construction of Strom Shelters, on a continuous maintenance schedule to keep the standard current with changing industry practice.

As a result, the Code Council periodically puts out the call for committee to solicit applications to maintain a balanced consensus committee.  As appointments are made, this committee convenes to undergo the revision process in accordance with ANSI Essential Requirements for the development of American National Standards.

This Committee has primary responsibility for minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through design, construction and installation requirements for storm shelters.

Please feel free to visit the IS-STM committee webpage for current news updates on committee activities. https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/standards-development/is-stm/

The Code Council is receiving applications for members to serve on this committee. In accordance with ICC’s Consensus Procedures (CP-12A), the committee will be a balanced committee of 12-15 members of the following Interest Categories: Manufacturer, Builder, Standards Promulgator / Testing Laboratory, User, Utility, Consumer, Public Segment, Government Regulator and Insurance. Accordingly, stakeholders including, but not limited to design professionals, manufacturers, constructors, building, fire and other government officials should apply. Any stakeholder is welcome to apply and ICC membership is not required. The ICC Board of Directors is the final authority for appointing committee members. The acronym below is to be used to identify the on the application.

IS-STM         The Consensus Committee On Storm Shelters

Meetings are to be held via teleconference calls. Travel is not anticipated, however in the event of an in-person meeting, ICC Governmental Member Representatives are authorized to travel at ICC’s expense when participating at ICC Consensus Committee meetings. All others are responsible for funding their participation on this committee.

Term: Voluntarily continuous with periodic review.

Staff: Kimberly Paarlberg; 888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 4306

Application deadline: September 19, 2025

 

Solar Thermal Standard Consensus Committee (IS-STSC)

The Code Council is currently accepting applications in the following interest categories to participate on the existing IS-STSC Standards Committee:

Builder, Testing Laboratory/Standards Promulgator, User, Utility, Consumer, Public Segment, Governmental Regulator and Insurance.

The Code Council maintains and develops a suite of solar thermal standards, ICC 900/SRCC 300, ICC 901/SRCC 100, ICC 902/APSP 902/SRCC 400 and ICC 903/SRCC 500.  This committee has primary responsibility for minimum requirements and standards to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through design, construction and testing requirements for solar thermal systems and collectors. The requirements contained in the I-Codes pertaining to these devices shall be incorporated and maintained in the solar thermal standards developed by the IS-STSC.

For more information on the ICC procedures for developing standards and a description of the aforementioned interest categories, please refer to the ICC Consensus Procedures.

ICC membership is not required. All appointments will made by the ICC Board of Directors.

Travel is not anticipated since meetings are to be held online and via conference calls. In the unlikely event that an in-person meeting is scheduled, ICC Governmental Member Representatives are authorized to travel at ICC’s expense when participating at ICC Consensus Committee meetings. All others are responsible for funding their participation on this committee.

Term: Through completion of the standard(s).

Staff: Lisa Reiheld; lreiheld@iccsafe.org

Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee | Home Builders

The Code Council is currently seeking manufacturers, builders, code officials, design professionals, government regulators and other industry stakeholders to volunteer for the Off-Site Construction Tiny Houses Standard Consensus Committee (IS-OSMTH). 

As an ANSI-accredited standards developing organization, the Code Council has partnered with the Tiny Home Industry Association (THIA) in the development of a new comprehensive standard to address minimum requirements for the design, construction, inspection, certification and regulatory compliance of tiny houses used for permanent occupancy to assure public safety, sustainability and resilience. 

This standard is part of an off-site construction portfolio of standards including separate standards entitled “ICC/MBI 1200-2021: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication and Assembly” and “ICC/MBI 1205-2021: Standard for Off-Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance.” 

ICC/THIA Standard 1215 is based on existing requirements contained in the 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC), including Appendix AQ and ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 where applicable, and will continue to be published in the IRC as Appendix AQ, as well as a standalone resource.  As a standard, the criteria outlined in these documents will be more readily adoptable internationally and in jurisdictions that do not use the IRC as its base code. 

Committee Page: IS-OSMTH - ICC 

Referenced ANSI PINS (BSR-8) Update:  ANSI Standards Action Vol 56 No 20 May 16, 2025 | “BSR/ICC/THIA 1215-202x, Design, Construction, Inspection and Regulation of Small Residential Units and Tiny Houses for Permanent Occupancy” 

Specific Interest Categories: This call for committee members is specifically targeting home builders.  The PINS has recently been updated to include Small Residential Units (SRUs) which may include nonmodular home builders. 

The application deadline is August 7, 2025. To apply, please visit the Code Council Committee application webpage.