INTERNATIONAL Code Council

1. People Helping People Build a Safer World™ INTERNATIONAL Code Council

2. ICC Vision Protect the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities

3. ICC Mission To provide the highest quality codes, standards, products and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment

4. The I-Codes 15 Codes • Building, Residential: IBC, IRC • Fire, Wildland-Urban Interface: IFC, IWUIC • Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, Pool: IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPSDC, ISPSC • Existing Buildings, Property Maintenance: IEBC, IPMC • Energy, Green, Performance, Zoning: IECC, IgCC, ICC Performance, IZC

5. The I-Codes • Each code is comprehensive • All codes are coordinated and compatible with each other • All codes are developed according to the same process in the same public forum • All codes reference consensus standards developed by Standard Developing Organizations (SDO’s) • Compliance with OMB Circular A-119

6. Coordination of I-Codes • Defined scope of each code • Interdependence and reliance on the entire family of codes • Cross referencing and duplication of provisions within code scopes • Issues resolved in a single and central public forum

7. IBC and IFC • IBC is a model construction code designed to work with the IFC • IFC is a construction and maintenance code correlated with the IBC and the other I-Codes

8. IFC • Provides for public safety • Construction and Operational Permits • Balance of passive and active fire protection • Provides for firefighter safety • In building communications • Stand pipes • Smoke Control and removal • Chapter for safety during construction & demolition

9. ICC Code Development Process

10. Goal • Utilize a process open to all parties with safeguards to avoid domination by proprietary interests. • ICC Governmental Consensus Process achieves this with the final vote resting with those administering, formulating or enforcing regulations relating to public health, safety and welfare and without a financial interest in the outcome.

11. Code Committees Representation of interests • General: Consumers, Regulators • Producer: Builders, Contractors, Manufacturers, Material Associations, SDO’s, Testing Labs • User: Academia, Designers, Research Labs, Owners, Product Certifiers • Not less than 33% of each committee are Regulators

12. Code Committees • 19 Code Committees. One for each code, except: • IBC 4 Subcommittees • IFC & IWUIC combined • IgCC 2 Subcommittees • IPC & IPSDC combined • IPMC & IZC combined • IRC 2 Subcommittees • Energy – 2 Committees: Commercial (IECC); Residential (IRC & IECC) • Administrative Provisions Committee - Chapter 1 of all I-Codes (except IECC, IRC and ICC PC) and updates to currently Referenced Standards

13. The Players • Code officials (Fire & Building) • Design professionals • Code consultants • Trade associations • Builders/contractors • Manufacturers/suppliers • Government agencies • Anyone with an interest

14. The Process • Open • Transparent – Public setting • Balance of interest • Due process • Consensus • Appeals process • New voter eligibility procedures

15. I-Code Coordination • Code Correlation Committee (CCC) determines which committee to hear code change (“scoping”) • Duplication between codes - maintained by one code committee • Fire sprinklers – Identical provisions in IFC Section 903 and IBC Section 903. In Section 903 of the IBC, there is an “[F]” prior to the section number. This indicates that code changes are heard by the IFC Code Committee.

16. The Procedures • All aspects of the ICC Code Development Process are regulated by published procedures which are approved by the ICC Board of Directors • Council Policy (CP) 28 - Code Development • CP 7 - Committees and Members • CP 1 - Appeals

17. New Cycle Attributes • Reduce number of days of hearings • Reduce number of hours in the daily hearing schedule • Public Comment Hearing always held in conjunction with ICC Annual Conference • Edition published approximately 6 - 8 months prior to subsequent cycle • Support products and services available earlier

18. I-CODE DEVELOPMENT CYCLE

19. ICC Website • As part of ICC’s Green Initiative, all code development documents are posted. Hard copies no longer published • All information including schedules, procedures, code change forms, public comment forms and a historical record of past cycles is posted http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/codes/Pages/default.aspx

20. Benefits for Correlated Model Codes • Seamless transition from Plans Review to issuance of CO • Efficient maintenance of building safety systems • Encourages cooperation and coordination among all Code Officials

21. Benefits for Correlated Model Codes • Provides economic incentives • ICC Replicable Buildings Program • Reduces time required to correlate or amend model codes at each adoption • Reduces unintended consequences

22. Federal Recognition • Federal OSHA published a Rule in June 2011 recognizing the IBC and IFC for compliance with OSHA Regulations for Exit Routes and Emergency Planning • CMS published a Rule in May 2012 recognizing the IBC and IFC as a compliance alternative to the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) for End Stage Renal Disease Facilities

23. Health Care Ad Hoc Committee • In 2011, the ICC Board approved the creation of an ad hoc committee to comprehensively review and update the provisions in the International Codes relative to both new and existing hospitals and ambulatory care facilities. • This Ad-Hoc Committee was formed in cooperation with the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE). • The objective of this committee is to develop code change proposals to the I-Codes which will result in the most contemporary, effective and efficient provisions for hospital and ambulatory care facilities to assure the highest level of safety for all users of such facilities. http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/AHC/Pages/default.aspx

24. Statewide Adoption Support • Volume discounts and special pricing for codes (print and/or electronic) • Standard or custom training programs • Standard or custom certification programs • Technical support

25. Summary The ICC remains dedicated to a single family of comprehensive and coordinated model codes. ICC provides a one stop solution to states and jurisdictions to effectively and efficiently administer the ICC family of codes

26. Next Steps - Discussion • Access to codes and support material • ICC will provide complimentary IFC code books to those ICC Governmental Members attending training sessions effective upon statewide adoption of the IFC. • IFC Code & Commentary resources will be discounted at 50% off the single unit list price for bulk orders of 250 or more units.

27. Next Steps - Discussion • Initial Training Plan • ICC will provide 4 regional programs. There will no charge for ICC Governmental Members jurisdictional attendees. • ICC will provide the instructor and cover all instructor expenses. • Ideally, 2 seminars would be scheduled per week, such as Tuesday/Thursday. • A link will be provided to the ICC website where attendees can download a copy of the presentation. • Up to 10% of the room capacity be reserved for outside attendees (not code officials), who will be charged a modest fee.

28. Next Steps - Discussion • Certification & Training Programs • ICC has a broad group of training seminars and technical publications on the IFC that provide a comprehensive understanding of the IFC. • The ICC Certification Exam Bulletin provides information about topics covered in Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, and Fire Plans Examiner tests. • ICC is accredited by the Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro Board) for its Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certifications, effective January 1, 2013.

29. Next Steps - Discussion • Certification & Training Programs (continued) • ICC offers reciprocity for certificants who hold a Fire Inspector I or Fire Inspector II certification from another entity accredited by Pro Board. • ICC Will accept a current NFPA-issued Fire Inspector I certification as meeting the prerequisite for sitting for a Fire Inspector II certification.

30. Next Steps - Discussion • Transition • The International Fire Code (IFC) is in use or adopted in 42 states, the District of Columbia, NYC, Guam and Puerto Rico. • The IFC is adopted statewide in AK, AR, CA, CT, DC, GA, ID, IN, IA, KY, MN, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, VA, WA, & WY. • AZ, CO, NM, NV, UT and WY fund the state enforcement of the IFC though state general funds allocated to public safety through the SFM offices. • NY charges a surcharge to casualty insurance which partially funds administration and enforcement. 

31. Next Steps - Discussion • Transition (continued) • In CA, the Uniform Fire Code  preceded the adoption of the IFC. The code at the state level is supported through the State of California general fund local level enforcement is supported by permit fees. • IA is funded by building permit fees. • IN charges fees for plan review of all class 1 structures in the building, for inspection fees, A & E permits, firework permits and such. It is this funding source that pays for staff and  equipment.

32. Questions? • Corey M. Roblee • (614) 507-2132 • Email croblee@iccsafe.org