IECC Development Process

How will code change proposals be considered?

After all code change proposals/public comments are received through cdpACCESS they will be reviewed by Code Council staff for completeness...
What are the stages in the IECC development process where content can be updated and how will those updates be made?

There are multiple stages within the development process where the proposed content can change. All such changes trigger opportunities for...
Will committee members have the opportunity to propose changes outside of the code change proposal window or in response to public comment drafts?

Because of uncertainty in the number of code change proposals received from the public and the potential volume of work...
What are subcommittees and working groups and how will they function?

The IECC Development Committees will identify topical areas for establishment of subcommittees and working groups. Each subcommittee and working group...
How are participants in subcommittees and work groups determined?

The chairs of the subcommittees and working groups are recommended by the committee chairs and approved by the committee. Each...
How will the content in the Code be approved by the development committee?

The IECC development committees (residential and commercial) will have the final say on content of the IECC. The vote on...
How does ICC address committee balance?

The Code Council’s ANSI approved Consensus Procedures outline the requirements for committee balance. The procedures identify 9 interest categories to...
What is the process for appeals?

The deliberative nature of the standards development process allows for identification of potential issues before the document is finalized, allowing...
When do committees, subcommittees and work groups meet?

Information on committee meetings is available on the Residential Committee and Commercial Committee webpages.
What is the role of the ICC energy committees previously established to hear changes for the 2024 IECC?

Because of the change in the development process, code change proposals for the 2024 IECC will no longer be heard...
What is the role of the Sustainability, Energy and High-Performance Code Action Committee (SEHPCAC) and the Sustainability Membership Council (SMC) in the nominations process?

SEHPCAC and the SMC – similar to all other interested parties – are encouraged to provide nominations on behalf of...
How are the development committees different from the Energy and Carbon Advisory Council

The IECC Development Committees are technical bodies responsible for the content of the IECC and will meet frequently to work...
What happens if a committee member leaves a jurisdiction or their organization in the middle of a development cycle or is otherwise unable to continue on the committee?

If a committee member is no longer able to continue on the committee, the Code Council Board of Directors will...
Is a committee member able to designate an alternate participant in case the primary member is unable to participate in a committee meeting?

Committee members may provide an alternate participant subject to approval of the Code Council Board of Directors. The alternate will...
If I’m not selected for a committee, will I have other opportunities to contribute?

Yes, the committees will have the opportunity to establish subcommittees which will allow for greater deliberation or focus on particular...