2024 IECC Appeals
The rigorous, transparent development process for the International Energy Conservation Code® meets the fundamental principles of Office of Management and Budget Circular No A-119 (Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities), a key principle of which, is an appeals process.
Read on to view information about appeals that have been made to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code.
April 2024
- 2024 IECC Appeals – IECC Feedback Form Click here.
- 2024 IECC Appeals – ICC Board of Directors Actions Report Read here.
March 2024
- 2024 IECC Board of Directors Final Decision Read here.
- 2024 IECC Appeals Board Report Now available.
- 2024 IECC Appeals – ICC Board of Directors Hearing More info.
February 2024
- 2024 IECC Appeals – Hearing Schedule (Speaking Order) Now available.
- 2024 IECC Appeals – Staff Analyses Now available.
- 2024 IECC Appeals – Viewpoints Now available.
January 2024
- 2024 IECC Appeals – Notice of Hearing The International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC) Notice of Hearing is now available. Download it here. Updated 2/16/24
- 2024 IECC Appeals – Appeals Notice Read an update on the 2024 IECC appeals process and download the Appeals Notice. Download notice
November 2023
- 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Update: Appeals Deadline Extended and Next Steps
Includes information on 2027 Next Steps and 2027 Call for Committees. Read article
2024 IECC APPEALS – SUBMITTED APPEALS
In accordance with CP-01 Appeals process, the International Code Council has received appeals on the 2024 IECC (Commercial & Residential) committee actions. The appeal deadline was January 2, 2024 (see BSJ Notice). Details on the appeals process can be found on the ICC Corporate Governance web page. Further information on the 2024 IECC Appeals Process Overview can be found here.
The nine appeals received are as follows:
2024 IECC APPEALS – BOARD OF DIRECTORS HEARING
Pursuant to CP-01, the International Code Council Board of Directors shall review each of the appeals and the report of the Appeals Board and shall take appropriate action on each of the appeals. With respect to the appeals filed in connection with the 2024 IECC, the Board will hear from interested parties, in accordance with the guidelines in the “Procedures for Interested Parties to Present to ICC Board of Directors.” The Board meeting will be held at 8:00 AM PT on Monday, March 18, 2024.
For those who are interested in watching the proceedings, a YouTube link is available below, and will go live Monday, March 18 at 8:00 AM PT.
Procedures for Interested Parties to Present to ICC Board of Directors
Hearings Webcast
The 2024 IECC Appeals ICC Board of Directors Hearing occurred on March 18, 2024.
2024 IECC APPEALS – APPEALS HEARINGS
The Appeals Board has decided to consider the appeals in four groups as noted below.
- Scope and Intent (AGA, APGA, NMHC/BOMA, Region VI)
- Consensus Building Approaches (AGA, APGA, Region VI)
- Procedural Specific Issues (AHRI, APGA, Region VI)
- Subject Specific Issues (AHRI, NMHC/BOMA, Region VI)
Hearing Schedule by Group
See the Hearing Schedule by Group by clicking here ▼
| Appeal Basis | Hearing Date/Time | Category Related Issues |
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| Scope and Intent | [Day 1] February 21 at 7 am Pacific Time |
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| Consensus Building Approaches | [Day 2 Part A] February 22 at 7 am Pacific Time |
Whether the consensus building approach utilized by the IECC residential consensus committee was consistent with ICC’s policies |
| Procedural Specific Issues | [Day 2 Part B] February 22 following the completion of Day 2 Part A. |
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| Subject Specific Issues | [Day 3] February 23 at 7 am Pacific Time |
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Submitted Viewpoints
See all of the viewpoints by clicking here ▼
See appeals by number in the Submitted Appeals section.
| Viewpoint Submitted | Pertains to |
|---|---|
| 350 Contra Costa Action – Farber | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| AIM Associates – Beeler | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Alliance for Transportation Electrification – Tempchin | In Opposition: 3, 6, 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy – Waite | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| American Gas Association – Murray | In Support: 7 Day 1, Day 2 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation – Tate | In Support: 7 Day 1, Day 2 |
| CAIOUs – Surana | In Opposition: 6, 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| California Electric Transportation Coalition – Corby | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| City and County of Denver – Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency – Anderson | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Drive Electric Dayton – Hankins | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Edison Electric Institute – Rosenstock | In Opposition: 3, 6, 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) – Cullen | In Opposition: 3, 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Energy Solutions – Burk | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| EV Charging for All Coalition (EVCAC) – Warheit | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Leading Builders of America – Crone | In Opposition: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. – Jouaneh | In Opposition: 2 Day 1, Day 3 |
| Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia – Tolleson | In Support: 8 Day 1, Day 2 |
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) – Holland | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| National Glass Association, Aluminum Extruders Council – Culp | In Opposition: 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2 |
| National Multifamily Housing Council – Johnson – 1 | In Support: 6 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| National Multifamily Housing Council – Johnson – 2 | In Support: 3, 6 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| National Propane Gas Association – Swiecicki | In Support: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| New Buildings Institute – Rabe | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| ONE Gas Inc – Rhodes | In Support: 7 Day 1, Day 2 |
| Philadelphia Gas Works – Zuk | In Support: 8 Day 1, Day 2 |
| RESNET – Baden | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Rinnai – McGuire | In Support: 8 Day 1, Day 2 |
| RMI – Kocher | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Self – Bunger | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Self – Collignon | In Opposition: 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2 |
| Self – Guhl | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Self – Guinan | In Support: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Self – Kostka | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Self – Penniman | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Self – Swoape | In Support: 8 Day 1, Day 2 |
| Self – Van Sickle | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Self – Vijayakumar – 1 | In Opposition: 5, 6, 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Self – Vijayakumar – 2 | In Opposition: 6 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Self – Vijayakumar – 3 | In Opposition: 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Southeast Sustainability Directors Network – Livingston | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) – Meyers | In Opposition: 3, 4, 6 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| SWTCH Energy, Inc. – Cohen | In Opposition: 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Tesla, Inc – Sanchez | In Opposition: 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
| Town of Eagle – Koppel | In Opposition: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 |
Hearings Webcast
The 2024 IECC Appeals Hearings occurred over three days, February 21 – 23, 2024.
2024 IECC APPEALS – PRESENTATIONS
Procedures for Interested Parties to Present to Appeals Board
Presentation Requirements
- Slides should use 16:9 Ratio
- Images on slides are recommended to be at least 5" x 7" for visibility on the screen
- Please do not include audio or video files
- Text size is recommended to be at least 32pt (larger if possible) for visibility on the screen
2024 IECC APPEALS – BOARD MEMBERS
David Spencer, CBO, ACO
Appeals Board Chair
Mr. Spencer has been a Building Official in Washington since 2011, with over 30 years overall within the construction industry with 18 years in the code compliance industry. He has worked for five different municipalities throughout the state of Washington, and is currently in a State Operations Manager Role. Currently serving as International Code Council Vice President and served on the Board of Directors from 2017 to present.
Thomas Allen, CBO, MCP,
CFM, LEED AP
Mr. Allen is the Building Official for Orange County, FL. He has over 42 years’ experience in the construction industry, with over 29 years in the enforcement side of the industry. He has worked as an inspector, plans examiner, fire inspector, floodplain manager, building official, fire marshal, and ICC Regional Manager for Government Relations. He is currently serving as Director of the Building Officials of Florida (BOAF) and is the Immediate Past President of the ICC Gulf Coast Region IX.
Alex “Cash” Olszowy III
Mr. Olszowy joined Lexington, Kentucky’s Division of Building Inspection in 1997 as a Residential Inspector, eventually becoming a supervisor, ultimately retiring as the Director of Code Enforcement for Lexington in October 2023. He holds Kentucky’s highest level of certification as a Level III Plans and Specifications Inspector. He is a Past President of the International Code Council, Board of Directors, serving on the Board from 2010-2017. He has served as a moderator at the code development hearings.
Michael Shannon, PE, CBO
Mr. Shannon was appointed Development Services Director for the City of San Antonio, Texas in May 2017 and is currently the city’s Building Official. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas in the discipline of Fire Protection Engineering, holds multiple ICC certifications including Certified Building Official, and is a Texas state-licensed Code Enforcement Officer. He has served multiple times on the ICC IBC-Fire Safety and IBC-General Code Development Committees.
2024 IECC APPEALS – PROCESS OVERVIEW
Summary Overview
The appeals process is defined in CP-01. The 2024 IECC appeals process will use CP-01 following the prescribed procedures utilizing section 4.1 as the pathway for processing appeals, as approved by the Code Council Board of Directors.
The following main milestones exist based on that approach:
- The public can appeal against the final decisions made by the IECC committees (commercial and residential) at the conclusion of the Final Balloting. [CP-01 Section 3.1]
- The appeal will be placed before the Appeals Board within 30 days of the receipt of the appeal. [CP-01 Section 4.1]
- The appeals board must be established. [CP-01 Section 5]
Note: This can occur concurrently with the earlier steps. - ICC must notify all interested parties that the appeal was received within 30 days. [CP-01 Section 6.1]
- The Appeals Board Chair (ICC Board Vice President) will schedule an appeals board hearing to review the appeal within 30 days of the appeals board receiving the appeal. [CP-01 Section 6.2]
- The Appeals Board conducts the appeal hearing. [CP-01 Section 6.3]
- The Appeals Board renders a recommendation to the ICC CEO. [CP-01 Section 7.1]
- The ICC CEO submits the Appeals Board report and recommendations to the ICC Board of Directors. [CP-01 Section 7.2]
- The Board of Directors reviews the appeal(s) and provides a decision to the ICC CEO. [CP-01 Section 7.3]
- The ICC CEO notifies the appellant and parties of the Board decision. [CP-01 Section 7.4]
Summary Appeals Steps Graphic
Questions?
Appeals Hearings FAQs
Contact Dr. Russ Manning, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, with additional questions at rmanning@iccsafe.org.
