The International Codes (I-Codes)
The International Codes (I-Codes), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable, and affordable structures.
The I-Codes are the most widely used and adopted set of model codes in the world. All fifty U.S. states and many other countries have adopted the I-Codes.
The I-Codes ...
... are innovative and coordinated.
... cannot be influenced by vested financial interests.
... are efficient and effective.
... are developed through the efforts of public safety officials.
... are up to date and state of the art.
... are updated every three years.
... are economically viable and practical.
Download the International Code Council Periodic Table as a quick reference to all of the Code Council's codes, standards and guidelines.
The Code Development Process
The International Code Council develops construction and public safety codes through a governmental consensus process. This system of code development has provided the highest level of safety in the world for more than 90 years.
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The Standards Development Process
As is the case with its codes, ICC adheres to openness and transparency in our standards development process. All ICC standards committee meetings are open to the public. Any interested party can participate in committee meetings and can be considered by the committee for membership on any work-group that the committee creates.
The International Codes
The International Code Council has made the International Codes available as a comprehensive and coordinated set of publications including:
Valuable Resources
ICC Fire and Disaster Mitigation
The ICC Fire and Disaster Mitigation Team brings together a powerhouse of experts in building and fire codes, emergency management, disaster mitigation, wildfire preparedness and mitigation, and public safety awareness.
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ICC Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Swimming Pool & Spa, and Private Sewage Disposal (PMG)
The ICC PMG Team offers their expertise on PMG codes and offers helpful tools to better understand the codes.
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