Multi-Hazard Resiliency for Residential Construction Committee
(IS-MHRRC)

ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard

Established by the Code Council Board of Directors in collaboration with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, this ad hoc committee will work to develop a portfolio of hazard mitigation standards.

Resiliency and adaptability are crucial for buildings' responses to hazardous events. This committee aims to develop Consensus Standards for various hazards, including high winds, seismic activity, tsunamis and wildfires.

The committee is currently focused on creating ICC 605, Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard, which targets wildfire risks for modern residential buildings of three stories or less. This standard will enhance building usability and reduce rebuilding time.

ICC 605 will specify advanced methodologies for wildfire-resistant design and construction for new and existing wood-framed, steel-framed, concrete or masonry structures in wildfire-prone areas. It will provide detailed guidelines for walls, floors, roofs, foundations, windows, doors and other construction components. Additionally, it will offer a methodology for identifying, assessing and retrofitting existing homes to protect against wildfire hazards.

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Committee News
The second public in-person meeting of the committee to develop ICC 605 Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard was held August 27th and 28th, 2024
In-Person Meeting Location:
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
710 Kipling Street
Lakewood, Colorado 80215
Schedule:
August 27th: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm MDT
August 28th: 8:00 am – Noon MDT
Agenda:
TASK GROUPS PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
A. Administrative Requirements
B. Site and Area Requirements
C. Building Design Requirements
This meeting was open to the public and interested parties participated in the task groups created by the committee at the meeting. 
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