Call for Committees
Volunteers are one of the most important assets of the International Code Council. Their work on the ICC Board of Directors, committees and councils is directly related to the success of ICC. It takes the time and expertise of many individuals working through the numerous ICC committees to shape the Code Council into the world-class membership organization that exists today. A list of committee and council pages can be found at Committees and Councils - ICC (iccsafe.org)
These “Call for Committees” provide another opportunity to serve.
See Standards Development Interest Categories resource for additional information.
Code Related Committees & Councils
The following committees related to developing ICC Codes have open calls.
- Code Hearing Moderators
- IECC Commercial Consensus Committee (IECC-CE)
- IECC Residential Consensus Committee (IECC-RE)
- PMG Code Action Committee (PMGCAC)
Standards Related Committees
The following committees related to standards development have open calls.
- Low-Carbon Alternative Cements Consensus Committee (IS-LCCC)
- Residential Smart Door Standard Consensus Committee (IS-RSDC)
- Solar Thermal Standards Committee (IS-STSC)
- Existing Buildings Safety Inspections Consensus Committee (IS-EBSI)
Ad Hoc Committees
The following ad hoc committees have open calls.
- None Currently
Guide Related Committees
The following committees related to the development of guides have open calls.
- None Currently.
Existing Buildings Safety Inspections Consensus Committee (IS-EBSI)
As an ANSI accredited standards developing organization, the Code Council is developing a new standard to provide the framework for the regular inspection of structural elements, egress components, active and passive fire protection systems, the building envelope (including the roof), electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas equipment and systems in order to assess whether an unsafe condition exists. The new standard is intended for reference in the I-Codes. The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) requires both the interior and exterior of the building to be maintained in good repair and structurally sound and not pose a threat to public health, safety and welfare. Unsafe structures and equipment are addressed in Section 111 of the IPMC.
Once appointed, this committee will convene to develop the new ICC 1500 -202X entitled, Standard for Existing Building Safety Inspection.
For more information on the ICC procedures for developing standards, please refer to the ICC Consensus Procedures posted at: http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/standards/Pages/default.aspx
At this time, the Code Council is receiving applications for members to serve on this committee. In accordance with ICC’s Consensus Procedures, the committee will be a balanced committee of 12 – 15 members of the following Interest Categories: Manufacturer, Builder, Standards Promulgator / Testing Laboratory, User, Utility, Consumer, Public Segment, Government Regulator and Insurance. Accordingly, stakeholders including, but not limited to, code officials, design professionals and installers should apply. A full description of the Interest Categories is included in the application linked below. Any stakeholder is welcome to apply and ICC membership is not required. Appointments will made by the ICC Board of Directors. Click here to apply at the Code Council’s online application portal. The acronym below is to be used to identify the on the application.
IS- EBSI Existing Buildings Safety Inspections Consensus Committee
Travel is not anticipated for the conduct of the meetings. Meetings are to be held online and via conference calls. In the event of an in-person meeting, ICC Governmental Member Representatives are authorized to travel at ICC’s expense when participating at ICC Consensus Committee meetings. All others are responsible for funding their participation on this committee.
Term: Through completion of the standard.
Staff: Kevin McOsker; P.E. 702-960-2240
Application deadline: October 15, 2024
Code Hearing Moderators
The Code Council is seeking code development experts interested in serving as unbiased moderators of the code development hearings.
Code Council moderators serve a critical role in the execution of the International Codes® (I-Codes) hearings. The committee action hearings (CAHs) and public comment hearings (PCH) are a part of the industry-leading code development procedures that set the standard for an open and transparent process, allowing any interested parties to participate.
This facilitates a broad spectrum of ideas, expertise and input enabling the I-Codes to be the best model codes available to support the built environment, impacting nearly 2 billion people globally.
- Moderators are appointed by the Code Council President (President of the Board of Directors) and act as presiding officers for the public code hearings in accordance with CP-28.
- Moderators are respected members of the code development community and have subject matter expertise in the Code Council’s code development procedures and the I-Codes.
- The moderators facilitate decorum during the code hearings and facilitate the successful progression of the proceedings in accordance with CP-28 and Robert’s Rules of Order.
- Moderators serve as a critical extension of the Technical Service Team in the successful execution of the code development hearings.
- Moderators cannot serve on code development committees during the same code cycle.
- Moderators have significant experience serving/participating in code development hearings.
- Moderators must demonstrate an unbiased approach in hearings.
The Code Council’s Technical Services Team will select potential moderators from the applicants. The selectees will be placed in the moderator training program to be developed as moderators supporting future code hearings.
Individuals who have successfully served previously as Code Council code development hearing moderators do not need to reapply.
Individuals interested can apply on the Committee Application site.
Low-Carbon Alternative Cements Consensus Committee (IS-LCCC)
As an ANSI accredited standards developing organization, the Code Council is developing a new performance standard for the assessment of low-carbon alternative cements used in concrete. The cement industry is responsible for about 8% of the CO2 emissions for the globe. With the increased attention to the effects of global CO2 production, there is a need for low-carbon alternative cement that has the proper physical properties in accordance with model building codes and the referenced standards within. A standard will provide requirements for those physical properties that could be referenced in the International Building Code (IBC).
Once appointed, this committee will convene to develop the new ICC 1155 -202X entitled, Standard for Low-Carbon Alternative Cements used in Concrete. This performance standard would assess low-carbon alternative cement properties and its effects on concrete mechanical and durability properties based upon the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Low-Carbon Alternative Cements for use in Concrete (AC529).
For more information on the ANSI Accredited ICC procedures for developing standards please visit the Code Council’s Standards Development webpage here.
At this time, the Code Council is receiving applications for members to serve on this committee. In accordance with ICC’s Consensus Procedures, the committee will be a balanced committee of 12 – 15 members of the following Interest Categories: Manufacturer, Builder, Standards Promulgator / Testing Laboratory, User, Utility, Consumer, Public Segment, Government Regulator and Insurance. Accordingly, stakeholders including, but not limited to, code officials, design professionals and installers should apply. A full description of the Interest Categories is included in the application linked below. Any stakeholder is welcome to apply and ICC membership is not required. Appointments will made by the ICC Board of Directors.
The acronym below is to be used to identify the application.
(IS-LCCC) Low-Carbon Alternative Cements Consensus Committee
Travel is not anticipated for the conduct of the meetings. Meetings are to be held online and via conference calls. In the event of an in-person meeting, ICC Governmental Member Representatives are authorized to travel at ICC’s expense when participating in ICC Consensus Committee meetings. All others are responsible for funding their participation on this committee.
Term: Through completion of the standard.
Staff: Will Utsey, P.E.; 888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 5699
Residential Smart Door Standard Consensus Committee (IS-RSDC)
As an ANSI and SCC Accredited standards developing organization, the Code Council is developing a new product evaluation standard for residential smart doors that can be referenced in the IRC and used by manufacturers to certify to. Although the individual components have been evaluated to various safety standards, there is not a safety standard for powered and connected residential doors. The smart door standard would be developed to address topics and features unique to smart doors that are not addressed in existing standards. For instance, when power is physically conveyed from the door frame to the door, the power transfer device should be certified as a component for its rated voltage, current, and the number of door cycles it is capable of handling. The smart door standard would test the worst case smart door with the maximum amount of smart accessories on the door / frame system to confirm the maximum input power, temperature test and evaluate for environmental conditions for the certification of the smart door / frame system.
This standard would be developed under both of the Code Council’s ANSI and SCC accredited consensus procedures.
Once appointed, this committee will convene to develop the new ICC 1425-202x entitled, Standard for Residential Smart Doors. This standard will provide requirements to cover smart doors rated 600V or less to be employed in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, C22.1 and the Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, NFPA 80. This standard sets forth the minimum durability, safety and labeling requirements for Smart Doors.
This committee will have primary responsibility for the development of minimum requirements and standards to safeguard the public health, safety, general welfare and address societal and industry challenges through design, construction, inspection, certification and regulatory compliance for tiny houses.
At this time, ICC is receiving applications for members to serve on this committee. In accordance with ICC’s Consensus Procedures, the committee will be a balanced committee of 10 – 12 members of the following Interest Categories: Manufacturer, Builder, Standards Promulgator / Testing Laboratory, User, Utility, Consumer, Public Segment, Government Regulator and Insurance. Accordingly, stakeholders including, but not limited to, code officials, design professionals and installers should apply. A full description of the Interest Categories is included in the application linked below. Any stakeholder is welcome to apply and ICC membership is not required. Appointments will made by the ICC Board of Directors. For more information on the ANSI Approved ICC procedures for developing standards and to apply online for the committee, please visit the Code Council’s Standards Development webpage here.
The acronym below is to be used to identify the on the application process.
IS- RSDC Residential Smart Door Standard Consensus Committee
It is anticipated that all committee meetings will be held virtually. In the event of an in-person meeting, ICC Governmental Member Representatives are authorized to travel at ICC’s expense when participating at ICC Consensus Committee meetings. All others are responsible for funding their participation on this committee.
Term: Through completion of the standard.
Application deadline: September 19, 2024 (EXTENDED)
Staff: Karl Aittaniemi, P.E.; 888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 4205
Solar Thermal Standard Consensus Committee (IS-STSC)
The Code Council is currently accepting applications in the following interest categories to participate on the existing IS-STSC Standards Committee:
Builder, Testing Laboratory/Standards Promulgator, User, Utility, Consumer, Public Segment, Governmental Regulator and Insurance.
The Code Council maintains and develops a suite of solar thermal standards, ICC 900/SRCC 300, ICC 901/SRCC 100, ICC 902/APSP 902/SRCC 400 and ICC 903/SRCC 500. This committee has primary responsibility for minimum requirements and standards to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through design, construction and testing requirements for solar thermal systems and collectors. The requirements contained in the I-Codes pertaining to these devices shall be incorporated and maintained in the solar thermal standards developed by the IS-STSC.
For more information on the ICC procedures for developing standards and a description of the aforementioned interest categories, please refer to the ICC Consensus Procedures.
ICC membership is not required. All appointments will made by the ICC Board of Directors.
Travel is not anticipated since meetings are to be held online and via conference calls. In the unlikely event that an in-person meeting is scheduled, ICC Governmental Member Representatives are authorized to travel at ICC’s expense when participating at ICC Consensus Committee meetings. All others are responsible for funding their participation on this committee.
Term: Through completion of the standard(s).
Staff: Shawn Martin; 888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 7736
IECC Commercial Consensus Committee (IECC-CE)
IECC Residential Consensus Committee (IECC-RE)
The Code Council is seeking members for the IECC Residential and Commercial Consensus Committees. These consensus committees, once appointed, will convene to develop under its continuous maintenance process the 2027 IECC and Chapter 11 of the IRC and its related appendices.
For more information on the ANSI Accredited ICC consensus procedures please visit the following link.
At this time, the Code Council is receiving applications for members to serve on these two consensus committees. In accordance with ICC’s Consensus Procedures, each committee will be a balanced committee of 40-50 members of the following Interest Categories: Manufacturer, Builder, Standards Promulgator / Testing Laboratory, User, Utility, Consumer, Public Segment, Government Regulator and Insurance. Accordingly, stakeholders including, but not limited to, code officials, design professionals and contractors should apply. A full description of the Interest Categories is included in the application linked below. Any stakeholder is welcome to apply and ICC membership is not required. Appointments will made by the ICC Board of Directors. The acronym below is to be used to identify the application.
The acronyms below is to be used to identify the committees on the application process.
(IECC-CE) IECC Commercial Consensus Committee
(IECC-RE) IECC Residential Consensus Committee
Travel is not anticipated for the conduct of the meetings. Meetings are to be held online and via conference calls. In the event of an in-person meeting, ICC Governmental Member Representatives are authorized to travel at ICC’s expense when participating in ICC Consensus Committee meetings. All others are responsible for funding their participation on this committee.
Term: Through June 15, 2027
Application deadline: August 19, 2024
Staff: Kristopher Stenger; kstenger@iccsafe.org
PMG Code Action Committee (PMGCAC)
The International Code Council is currently seeking industry stakeholders to volunteer for the PMG Code Action Committee (PMGCAC).
Once appointed, these volunteers will take part in identifying areas of the International Codes® (I-Codes) for improvement, introducing new areas of safety for the built environment or clarifying existing I-Codes.
The acronym below is to be used to identify the on the application process.
PMGCAC Plumbing Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code Action Committee
These workgroups will have virtual meetings at various times. The meeting days and times will be sent out to all interested parties of those work group. This is a three-year commitment which is predominately a two-year focused effort starting the year preceding the code cycle hearings. Members are encouraged to also attend the committee action hearings and public comment hearings.
Term: Through completion of the standard.
Application deadline: September 16, 2024
Staff: Fred Grable; fgrable@iccsafe.org