Make Your Voice Heard on Building Codes at Upcoming Hearings
The International Code Council (ICC) is in the midst of developing code for the 2024-2026 cycle leading to the 2027 editions of its model building codes (I-Codes). The “Group B” code changes will be debated at an upcoming set of hearings before ICC’s code development committees.
With that, homebuilders and others industry professional in and around residential construction have an opportunity to make their voices heard at the hearings.
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), This is an important year for codes affecting the home building industry as the Group B code changes cover Chapters 2-10 of the International Residential Code (IRC), the International Existing Building Code (IEBC), the general and structural provisions of the International Building Code (IBC), the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), and the International Zoning Code (IZC). Group B also includes code changes to the Chapter 1 Administrative provisions of all the I-Codes.
The proposed Group B code changes have already been posted for review by interested stakeholders. The changes will be discussed at the first Committee Action Hearing being held April 27 – May 6 in Orlando, during which the code development committees will recommend approval or disapproval of each proposal and consider modifications.
ICC invites the public to attend and speak at the hearings, but you must register for the event. (There is no charge.)
