Codes & Standards

Volunteers Needed to Help Develop New Standard on Remote Virtual Inspection for Water Performance

July 22, 2021

The International Code Council is currently accepting applications for the Remote Virtual Inspection for Energy and Water Performance in Buildings Standards Committee (ERVI). As ANSI-accredited standards-developing organizations, ICC and RESNET […]

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Minnesota Adopts Provisions of the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code

July 22, 2021

The state of Minnesota has formally adopted the 2018 edition of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®), with state-specific amendments, to form the 2020 Minnesota Plumbing Code. It is available for purchase from the […]

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International Code Council Seeks Code Change Proposals for the 2024 IECC

July 19, 2021

The International Code Council, the developer of the most widely used and highly regarded set of building safety codes and standards in the world, is currently accepting code change proposals […]

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ASHRAE Publishes Customized Version of Standard 100 to Support Building Energy Performance in Washington State

July 9, 2021

Washington state is providing assistance to eligible building owners that comply with energy performance standards in advance of mandatory deadlines. Early compliance will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy […]

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California Launches RESNET Water-Efficiency Rating Program, HERSH2O®, Developed in Partnership with the International Code Council

July 8, 2021

The California Energy Commission’s accredited rating providers, CalCERTS and CHEERS, were recently approved by RESNET as official HERSH2O providers, paving the way for the launch of the water-efficiency rating program […]

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Texas Adopts the 2012 International Building Code and International Residential Code

July 6, 2021

On June 7, Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 738 (HB 738), which amends sections of Texas’ Local Government Code and establishes the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) and […]

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IAPMO Seeks Proposed Changes to the 2024 National Standard Plumbing Code

July 1, 2021

To facilitate the development of an updated National Standard Plumbing Code–Illustrated (NSPC), the IAPMO NSPC Committee requests proposed changes to the 2021 NSPC. All proposals are due by March 1, 2022. Proposals accepted […]

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IAPMO Seeks UPC, UMC Task Group Members

June 28, 2021

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is accepting applications and seeking technical experts to participate on task groups relating to condensate and indoor horticulture facilities. The scope […]

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The International Code Council Launches Process to Conduct an In-Depth Review of the ICC Performance Code

June 25, 2021

The International Code Council has announced that it will be working with Brian Meacham, PhD, PE, an international expert in performance-based building control systems, to launch a process of reimagining […]

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International Code Council Appoints Committees to Lead Energy Code Development

June 23, 2021

The International Code Council, the developer of the most widely used and highly regarded set of building safety codes and standards in the world, has announced the committee members for […]

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