What: AIA Codes Network members can propose code changes for the next ICC code development cycle (Group B in 2019)
Why: To encourage AIA members to get involved in the ICC code development process
Who: Any AIA member interested in improving the I-Codes
When: Submit your code change proposal(s) to the AIA Code Advocacy Program by September 27, <g class="gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="9" data-gr-id="9">2018</g>
at the latest (earlier is always better!)
How: Online via cdpACCESS and via email to
codes@aia.orgQuestions?: Contact Paul Karrer at
paulkarrer@aia.org or (202) 626-2562
"As industry leaders and stakeholders, architects must participate in the development and application of appropriate regulations and standards intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public." – AIA Directory of Public Policies and Position Statements, December 2017
One of the core functions of the AIA Codes Advocacy Program is to participate in the development of construction codes that make the built environment and our communities safe, resilient, and sustainable. Given the widespread use of the I-Codes across the United States, the AIA actively participates in the International Code Council (ICC) model code development process. The results of this triennial effort (the 2021 I-Codes) will greatly influence the building codes adopted in the states and municipalities across the United States where you practice.
Just like a year ago for the Group A code cycle, the AIA is developing code change proposals for Group B in <g class="gr_ gr_71 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="71" data-gr-id="71">calendar</g> year 2019. If you have improvements to the code you would like the AIA to consider co-sponsoring, send your code change proposal(s) to us at codes@aia.org by Thursday, September 27, 2018. We will review these submissions and respond by Thursday, November 15, 2018. AIA members whose proposals are not selected for co-sponsorship by the AIA Codes Advocacy Program are certainly welcome to submit their proposals directly to ICC via cdpACCESS (details below) – on the behalf of yourself, your firm, and/or your state or local AIA component.
Before you submit your code proposal(s) to us for consideration, please review the available information on the 2018/2019 ICC Code Development Cycle (scroll to the bottom), including the full cycle schedule. Please note that Monday, January 7, <g class="gr_ gr_68 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="68" data-gr-id="68">2019</g> is the deadline for submitting code change proposals for the Group B code groups to ICC via cdpACCESS. Those code groups are listed below. Those not listed were included in Group A in early 2018 and will not be up for consideration in <g class="gr_ gr_67 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="67" data-gr-id="67">calendar</g> year 2019).
2019 Group B code groups (7):
ADMIN (all I-Codes)
- ADMIN: Chapter 1 of all the I-Codes except the IECC, IgCC <g class="gr_ gr_70 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="70" data-gr-id="70">and</g> IRC [Also includes the update of currently referenced standards in all of the 2018 I-Codes, except the IgCC]
International Building Code (IBC)
- IBC-S: IBC Structural provisions. IBC Chapters 15 – 25 and IEBC structural provisions.
International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- IEBC non-structural provisions
International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
- IgCC: Chapter 1 provisions only [Remainder of the code is based on the provisions of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 – The 2018 IgCC is scheduled to be published this year]
International Residential Code (IRC)
- IRC-B: IRC Building provisions
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- IECC-C: IECC Commercial provisions
- IECC-R/IRC-E: IECC Residential provisions and IRC Energy provisions in Chapter 11
cdpACCESS:
- Homepage/Login | Register an account | Create a new proposal
- cdpACCESS allows you to create code change proposals and public comments and store them in the cloud for easy access and submission. You can also invite colleagues to view, comment and collaborate on your proposals/comments. Once you log in, click on "Proposals," then "Create New Proposal" to begin.
- Support: Email cdpACCESS@iccsafe.org or call (855) 422-2371
AIA Codes Advocacy Program Timeline:
- Thursday, September 27, 2018: Deadline for sending your code change proposal(s) for possible co-sponsorship to the AIA Codes Advocacy Program – Email us at codes@aia.org.
- Thursday, November 15, 2018: AIA Codes Advocacy Program staff will notify AIA members whether or not their proposal(s) were selected for co-sponsorship.
- Monday, January 7, 2019: Deadline to submit all code change proposals to ICC online via cdpACCESS.
If you have any questions about this process, please don't hesitate to contact Paul Karrer at paulkarrer@aia.org or (202) 626-2562.
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Maggie Brown
Specialist, Knowledge Communities
The American Institute of Architects
Washington DC
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