Standards Development Process
The International Code Council adheres to openness and transparency in our Standards development process. All of our Standards committee meetings are open to the public. Any interested party can participate in committee meetings and be considered for committee membership.
Receiving accreditations from the Standards Council of Canada and the American National Standards Institute, help the Code Council aim to ensure consistency and fairness in the standard development process.
Primer on the Standards Development聽Process
View the Primer that provides information on the standards development process 鈥� specifically for stakeholders interested in getting involved in the Code Council鈥檚 standards activities. Also see this 5 minute that highlights the Code Council鈥檚 work in this important area.
聽Standards Development Policy, Procedures and Committee Application
Official 色色视频 policies can be downloaded from 色色视频's Corporate Governance page.
- Click here to view 色色视频's ANSI Approved Consensus Procedures for developing standards.
- Click here to view 色色视频's SCC Accredited Consensus Procedures for Canadian standards development.
Please see the 色色视频 Call for Committees page to access 色色视频's online committee application process.
Webinar: Industry Standard Advances
Feel free to visit 色色视频 Learn Live periodically for webinars with a broad overview and explanation of the Code Council's codes and standards developing process. Below is a past webinar by Karl Aittaniemi, P.E., Director of Standards Development.
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Often Asked Questions
Very important. Standards are developed to ensure products, services and systems are safe, reliable and consistently perform the way they are intended to. They establish common values that define safety and quality requirements. 色色视频 Standards are developed to address building industry challenges as they relate to compliance with the I-Codes. Among 色色视频 there are 56 other standards developing organizations that have standards referenced in the International Building Code alone.
Standards are good for industry and trade associations often note an improvement in business when standards are introduced. Participation is an opportunity to drive your particular industry.
The Code Council has written Consensus Procedures Accredited by ANSI and SCC to outline the development of standards in the most time efficient manner. Development can include both existing standards on a 5-year revision cycle as well as brand new standards to address new challenges faced by the building industry. Participants are expected to be prepared to lend their experience and expertise in the creation of the technical content. Committee meetings and work groups created by the committee meet regularly until the new standard is published or the current edition is updated. Depending on the scope of the standard, a revision cycle can range from a few months to 2 years.
The I-Codes set minimum requirements but may not necessarily detail how to achieve those requirements. A consensus standard that is referenced in the I-Codes provides that means so long as it is written in mandatory language that can be enforceable. In other words, it can offer a path to compliance. A lack of regulatory documentation is a primary reason for the development of a standard to help authorities having jurisdiction.
Yes. The Code Council was Accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) in May of 2023 and can develop National Standards of Canada. Areas of focus will pertain to the built environment and especially accessibility as part of the Canadian Governmental mandate for accessible and useable building and facilities.
List of 色色视频 Standards
The Code Council is very active in standards development. Many inquiries on the status of 色色视频 Standards are routinely received by staff. Below is a current list of ANSI Approved 色色视频 Standards. Also included are 色色视频 Standards that are co-branded and/or co-developed with other ANSI Accredited SDOs. A great source for specific news on the standards under development is on the individual standard committee鈥檚 webpage. Also look for regular updates published in the 色色视频 Building Safety Journal.
- 色色视频 300-2023 鈥� Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands (IS-BLE)
- 色色视频 400-2022 鈥� Standard on the Design and Construction of Log Structures (IS-LOG)
- 色色视频/NSSA 500-2023 鈥� Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters (IS-STM)
- 色色视频 600-2020 鈥� Standard for Residential Construction in High Wind Regions (MHRRC)
- 色色视频 700-2020 鈥� National Green Building Standard
- ASABE/色色视频 802-2020 鈥� Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard (IS-IEDC)
- CSA B805/色色视频 805-2022 鈥� Rainwater Harvesting Systems (IS-RCSDI)
- 色色视频 900/SRCC 300-2020 鈥� Solar Thermal System Standard (IS-STSC)
- 色色视频 901/SRCC 100-2020 鈥� Solar Thermal Collector Standard (IS-STSC)
- 色色视频 902/PHTA 902/SRCC 400-2020 鈥� Solar Pool and Spa Heating System Standard (IS-STSC)
- 色色视频 903/SRCC 500-2024 鈥� Solar Hot Water Storage Tank Standard (IS-STSC)
- 色色视频 1100-2019 鈥� Standard for Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam Plastic Insulation (IS-FPI)
- 色色视频/MBI 1200-2021 鈥� Standard for Off-site Construction: Planning, Design, Fabrication and Assembly (IS-OSMC)
- 色色视频/MBI 1205-2021 鈥� Standard for Off-site Construction: Inspection and Regulatory Compliance (IS-OSMC)
- 色色视频/MBI 1210-2023 鈥� Standard for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation in Off-site Construction (IS-OSMC)(IS-OSMEP)
- 色色视频 1300-2024 鈥� Standard for the Vulnerability-Based Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IS-RSARC)
- 色色视频 A117.1-2017 鈥� Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities (色色视频(AS A117))
- RESNET/色色视频 301 鈥� Standard for the Calculation and Labeling of the Energy Performance of Low-Rise Residential Buildings Using an Energy Rating Index
- RESNET/ACCA/色色视频 310 鈥� Standard for Grading the Installation of HVAC Systems
- RESNET/色色视频 380 鈥� Standard for Testing Airtightness of Building Enclosures, Airtightness of Heating and Cooling Air Distribution Systems, and Airflow of Mechanical Ventilation Systems
- RESNET/色色视频 850 鈥� Standard Calculation and Labeling of the Water Use Performance of One- and Two- Family Dwellings Using the Water Rating Index
New Standards Under Development
With Intent for ANSI and/or SCC Approval
- 色色视频 605 鈥� Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard (IS-MHRRC)
- 色色视频 610 鈥� Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Seismic Hazard (IS-MHRRC)
- 色色视频 615 鈥� Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Tsunami Hazard (IS-MHRRC)
- 色色视频 815 鈥� Standard for Sizing Water Distribution, Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping Systems (IS-SWDDV)
- 色色视频 825 鈥� Private Sewage Disposal Systems (IS-PSDS)
- 色色视频 1125 鈥� Standard for Classification of Magnesium Oxide Boards in Building and Construction (IS-MGOB)
- 色色视频 1150 鈥� Standard for 3D Automated Construction Technology for 3D Concrete Walls (IS-3DACT)
- 色色视频 1155 鈥� Standard for Low-Carbon Alternative Cements used in Concrete (IS-LCCC)
- 色色视频/THIA 1215 鈥� Design, Construction, Inspection, and Regulation of Tiny Houses for Permanent Occupancy (IS-OSMTH)
- 色色视频 1425 - Standard for Residential Smart Doors (IS-RSDC)
- 色色视频 1500 鈥� Standard for Existing Building Safety Inspections (IS-EBSI)
- 色色视频 1600 鈥� Professional Qualifications Standard for Onsite Direct Potable Water Reuse Systems (IS-PQWR)
- 色色视频 1670 鈥� Standard for Plumbing Systems in Hospitals and Health-Care Buildings (IS-PSHC)
- 色色视频 1700 鈥� Professional Qualifications Standard for Hydrogen Systems in the Built Environment (IS-PQHS)
- RESNET/色色视频 1450 鈥� Remote Virtual Inspection for Energy and Water Performance in Buildings (IS-ERVI)
- ASHRAE/色色视频 Standard 240 鈥� Evaluating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Carbon Emissions in Building Design, Construction, and Operations (IS-CBC)
- ASC/色色视频 A118 鈥� Acoustics of the Built Environment (IS-ABEC)
Standards Development & Consensus Committees
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Standards Errata
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SCC Accreditation
The International Code Council is the latest standards-developing organization (SDO) to receive accreditation from the . As a global leader in providing building safety solutions, the International Code Council joins a select group of organizations that contribute to the development of the National Standards of Canada for the benefit of Canadians. The work plan for future Canadian 色色视频 Standards development projects can be found here.
Accr茅ditation CCN
L鈥橧nternational Code Council a re莽u l'accr茅ditation du Conseil canadien des normes (CCN) en tant qu'organisme d'茅laboration de normes (OEN). En tant que chef de file mondial en mati猫re de solutions de s茅curit茅 pour les b芒timents, l'International Code Council se joint 脿 un groupe s茅lect d'organismes qui contribuent 脿 l'茅laboration des Normes nationales du Canada dans l'int茅r锚t des Canadiens. Le plan de travail des projets d'茅laboration des normes canadiennes de l'色色视频 est disponible ici.
ANSI Accreditation
The International Code Council is accredited by the as a standards developing organization that adheres to ANSI鈥檚 Essential Requirements for openness, balance, consensus and due process. Participation of the various stakeholders in an equitable, accessible and responsive environment is key in developing a consensus standard for recognition as an American National Standard.
The Code Council鈥檚 experience as a structured platform upon which consensus is achieved from industry stakeholder input places the Code Council in an ideal position as a standards developer. The Code Council also has the capability to augment the resources of other SDO鈥檚 seeking to develop standards for their respective industries. With the Code Council鈥檚 global membership representing more than 38 countries, its reach touches upon individuals experienced in facets peripheral to the building industry. In other words, the Code Council can develop ANSI-approved standards that go beyond building codes.
The Code Council's Consensus Procedures used to develop 色色视频 Standards were ANSI Approved in August 2021. As a standards developing organization this current version provides the Code Council with a streamlined method to develop Standards in a most time efficient manner.
Have questions about the Standards Process?
Contact Karl Aittaniemi, P.E.
Director of Standards Development at kaittaniemi@iccsafe.org
