Call for Committee: Off-Site and Modular Construction Standard Consensus Committee

The International Code Council is seeking manufacturers, builders, designers, plan reviewers, government officials and inspection agencies to volunteer for the Off-Site and Modular Construction Standard Consensus Committee. The application deadline is May 15. As an ANSI accredited standards developing organization, ICC has partnered with the Modular Building Institute in the continued development of three existing comprehensive standards for off-site construction. Once appointed, this committee will convene to develop the second editions of: ICC/MBI 1200, Standard for Off-Site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication and Assembly ICC/MBI 1205, Standard for Off-Site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance ICC/MBI 1210, Standard for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems, Energy Efficiency and … Read more

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ICC Invites Broad Stakeholder Participation in Data Center Guideline Initiative

As data center development accelerates, building officials and project teams are navigating inconsistent approaches to classification, design and code application, often leading to uncertainty and delays in design, permitting and construction. The G12 guideline, under development now, is intended to provide near-term guidance by synthesizing existing standards and identifying practical pathways for safe, efficient and predictable project delivery. The International Code Council has launched a new industry effort to bring greater clarity and consistency to the design and construction of data centers, one of today’s fastest growing and most complex building types. Through the development of the G12 – Data Center Guideline, … Read more

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Andy Higgins Appointed to International Code Council Board of Directors

The International Code Council appointed Andy Higgins, customer success division executive director for the city of Seattle, Washington, Department of Construction and Inspections, to its 2024-25 Board of Directors. Appointed by Code Council Board President David Spencer, CBO, and ratified by the full board, Higgins assumed a vacated director at large seat on June 10. Higgins brings over 28 years of experience in permitting, construction management and building inspection to the board. He holds many Code Council certifications including building code official and master code professional and has served on many Code Council committees, including the exam development committees for … Read more

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Early Bird Registration Now Open for International Code Council’s 2025 Annual Conference, Expo and Hearings

Registration is now open for the International Code Council’s Annual Conference, Expo and Hearings to be held Oct. 19-30 in Cleveland, Ohio. This year’s conference offers industry-leading educational sessions, networking events, an insightful keynote speaker and opportunities to volunteer in the local community. Immediately following the conference is the second Committee Action Hearings of Group B proposals for the 2027 International Codes. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and expertise through networking events and educational sessions. Attendees can also attend the Annual Business Meeting where important updates and decisions about Code Council leadership are made. Generational … Read more

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ICC, Center for Offsite Construction Collaborate to Establish Modular Interface Standards

The International Code Council and the Center for Offsite Construction at the New York Institute of Technology are collaborating to develop a standard for modular construction through the creation of the “CFOC/ICC 1220 Standard on Configurations and Connections for Off-Site Construction.” The publication is expected to be finalized and made available by May 31, 2026. The standard will address requirements for configuration and connections in off-site construction, including the location and specifications of module-to-module and building-to-module connections for essential building systems, the standardization of dimensions for modular components and coverage for componentized, panelized and modularized elements. The standard will provide … Read more

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