Windsor, England – International Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO was a guest speaker at the Windsor Summit: Pulling Together to Address Water Scarcity and Antimicrobial Resistance. The Summit took place from October 31 through November 1, 2024, at St George’s House in Windsor Castle.

Presentations addressed two existential threats: water scarcity and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Attendees focused on building a comprehensive understanding of water scarcity and AMR as distinct yet intertwined challenges. Discussions focused on identifying growth opportunities through sustainable innovation and practices and fostering stronger partnerships within the industry.

Sims spoke alongside other industry leaders, including Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer at Kohler Company and Cheri Phyfer, Executive Vice President and Group President at Fortune Brand Innovations. During his presentation, Sims highlighted the importance of water conservation and AMR and the ways the Code Council’s codes and standards address those issues.

“Adopting up-to-date building codes is one of the most cost-effective mitigations measures a community can take,” said Sims. “I encourage people to consider how they might prioritize the implementation of water conservation measures and how we as individuals, and as an industry, might address antimicrobial resistance in plumbing systems. We look forward to working alongside the plumbing industry to tackle these challenges.”

The Code Council develops the International Plumbing Code® (IPC) and the International Residential Code® (IRC), the preeminent model codes used globally regarding plumbing systems in buildings and homes. Additionally, the Code Council is developing a new ANSI standard (ICC 1670) that will address plumbing systems in hospitals and healthcare facilities, focusing on the transmission of pathogens via plumbing systems and the AMR of plumbing system components. Furthermore, ICC Evaluation Service, a member of the Code Council family of solutions, is a licensed certification body for plumbing product water efficiency programs including EPA WaterSense in the U.S. and the WaterMark Program in Australia.

Adopting the 2021 International Water Conservation Code Provisions (IWCCP) can result in significant long-term water savings throughout the U.S. and abroad based on the University of Miami report, “Water Conservation and Codes: Leveraging Global Water-Efficient Building Standards to Avert Shortfalls.” The report shows that for a given six-year period where the 2021 IWCCP is adopted in four major U.S. cities (Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV and Des Moines, IA) for new home construction, the potential water that could be saved in these cities combined isover 34 billion gallons.

Learn more about how the Code Council addresses water conservation and efficiency here.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

Long Beach, CA – During its 2024 Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, the International Code Council recognized individuals and organizations within the building safety industry who continuously go above and beyond in their respective roles.

The Code Council honors the following individuals and organizations:

The Bobby J. Fowler Award honors the legacy of the organization’s first chair of the Board of Directors. The award is presented to a leader who demonstrates compassion, professionalism and integrity in their duties. John Terry, CBO, Building Code and Life Safety Consultant for JNTerry Code Consulting, was presented with this year’s Fowler Award.

The Chapter of the Year Award is presented to a chapter that best promotes the goals and mission of the Code Council. This year’s winner is the Women in Code Enforcement and Development of Virginia.

The Chapter Merit Award is dedicated to chapters exhibiting the Code Council’s goals and objectives. This year’s award went to the Code Council’s Southern Nevada Chapter and the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky.

The Community Service Award is given to those with outstanding service and promotes the public health, safety and welfare of their local community. This year’s recipient is Robert Davidson, Managing Partner at Davidson Code Concepts.

The Educator of the Year Award acknowledges excellence in promoting professional development and is given in memory of Brent Snyder, a renowned Code Council educator and past presiding officer, who was known for his calm and inspiring leadership. Matthew Hunter, CBO, BCO, Northeast Regional Manager at the American Wood Council, was named the 2024 Educator of the Year.

The Excellence in Public Safety Award recognizes a member who has shown exceptional integrity, professionalism and dedication to public service. This year’s winner is Serena Locke, Permit Technician for Jackson County, Oregon.

The Gerald H. Jones Code Official of the Year Award is given to an individual who has helped promote the code enforcement profession and carries out the Code Council’s mission. Presented in honor of the founders of the three model code organizations, this year’s winner is Michael Shannon, Director of Development Services for the City of San Antonio, Texas.

The Global Award acknowledges distinguished service to the Code Council’s global mission and vision. The 2024 recipient is the Bureau of Standards Jamaica.

The Innovation in Code Administration Award honors fire and building departments for innovation in the delivery of code administration services to their communities. The 2024 recipient is the City of Cincinnati Building Department under the Director of the Buildings and Inspections Department, Art Dahlberg.

The Meritorious Service Award recognizes an individual who has dedicated their time and talent to furthering the development of the Code Council’s codes and standards. The 2024 Award is posthumously awarded to Chip Dence, a gifted craftsman, builder, leader and statesman, in recognition of his exceptional contributions.

The National Leadership in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Award recognizes contributions to the growth and enhancement of codes or public policy related to sustainability and energy efficiency. The winner of the 2024 Leadership in Sustainability Award is Hope Medina, Energy and Sustainability Plans Examiner, Inspector, Instructor and Consultant for Shums Coda Associates. 

The PMG Leadership Award is given to an individual or organization for exceptional service to the plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and swimming pool/spa (PMG) industry. This year’s recipient is Kenneth Gregory, Compliance and Safety Manager for Pentair Water Quality Systems.

The Raising the Profile Award recognizes acts or contributions that raise public awareness of accomplishments by code personnel that improve public safety in the built environment. Pete Roque, NationalDirector of Code Enforcement at 4 Leaf Incorporated, received this year’s award.

The Regions Spotlight Award is presented to a regional chapter that has demonstrated strong cooperation among the chapters that make up the region, advancement of professionalism among its members, strong community service and growth in membership. This year’s recipient is ICC Midwest Region V.

The Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and longstanding dedication to the support of fire codes and fire prevention. Coy Porter, retired State Fire Marshal with 44 years of experience in the Utah fire service, is the 2024 recipient.

The Trailblazer Award recognizes an outstanding mentor in the building safety industry who guides and inspires others in their code-related careers. This year’s award is presented to Van Tran, CBO, Vice President at Bureau Veritas.

The W. Scott Copp Chapter Leadership Award recognizes a chapter or individual that champions the Code Council mission and inspires others to become Code Council leaders. This prestigious award honors the memory of Scott Copp, a true leader who dedicated his career to advancing building safety at the local, state, regional, and national levels. The 2024 winners are Dawn Neil, Permit Technician for the Township of Bernards in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and Cindi Somers, retired Permit Technician for the city of Richland, Washington.

“The Code Council extends its gratitude to all of our members and partner organizations for their dedication and hard work in bettering the safety, sustainability and resiliency of our organization, the communities around us and the built environment,” said Dominic Sims, CBO, Chief Executive Officer of the Code Council. “We congratulate all of the 2024 award winners on their wonderful accomplishments and merited accolades.”

For more information on the Code Council Awards Program, click here. 

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

Washington D.C. – The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has appointed Laurie E. Locascio, Ph.D. as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Locascio is currently serving as Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and was elected by the ANSI Board of Directors on October 7, 2024. She will assume this position in January 2025.

The International Code Council has worked closely with Locascio and NIST over the years to strengthen coordination between NIST’s applied research and the Code Council’s code and standards development. These efforts have ensured that the International Codes® (I-Codes) benefit from NIST’s expertise and have provided important direction for both organizations in addressing emerging challenges in the built environment. The 2024 I-Codes’ incorporation of first-ever tornado mitigation measures stems directly from our organization’s collaborative efforts.

Later this month, Locascio will address attendees of the Code Council’s 2024 Annual Conference, Expo, and Code Hearings. Locascio will highlight the successful relationship the Code Council and NIST have established.

“We want to extend our congratulations to Laurie on her new role as President and CEO of ANSI,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “Laurie has been a fantastic leader of NIST, and the Code Council is looking forward to significantly strengthening our relationship with ANSI.”

“I have the deepest respect for ANSI, its mission, and its people having worked with the organization throughout my career. I am thrilled to be entrusted with the leadership of this renowned institution with such incredible national and global impact,” said Locascio.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

Rochester, New York – General Code®, a member of the International Code Council® family of solutions, has reached a partnership agreement with Revize of Troy, Michigan. Revize is a recognized leader in providing custom government website design and content management software to municipalities nationwide.  

The goal of the partnership is to develop high-value integrations between Revize municipal websites and web applications, and General Code platforms and content to help improve client and constituent efficiency and productivity.  

“Together, we’ll provide our clients with even more robust, efficient, and integrated user-friendly platforms to better serve their communities,” said Wayne Childs, Director of Business Development for General Code.  

The partnership is a significant step forward for General Code as it fully rounds out an already impressive portfolio of digital solutions that the company currently offers its clients as a member of the Code Council family of solutions.  

“A Revize website integrated with General Code’s eCode 360® online code platform will allow residents to get municipal code information instantly,” said Joseph Nagrant, Vice President of Sales, and Marketing for Revize. “When Revize builds a website, our very first concern is to make it easy for a web visitor to navigate to any subject in one click right from the home page. This partnership will allow us to extend additional engagement services that municipalities need to our existing clients. We are excited to accomplish this together with General Code.” 

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About General Code 
A member of the International Code Council®’s Family of Solutions, General Code is a nationally recognized leader in codification. Our custom code-centric digital solutions enhance how municipal, building and zoning code information is presented, accessed, and integrated with a local government’s own array of existing systems. Currently General Code serves more than 4,000 communities in 43 states. For more information, visit generalcode.com. 

About Revize 
Founded in 1995, Revize designs and builds beautiful, reliable, and accessible websites for government municipalities across the country while maintaining excellent customer service, ADA compliance, and security. Revize’s innovative custom web design, content management system, and a suite of web applications create a whole new digital experience for customers while helping them engage effectively with their constituents. For more information, visit revize.com. 

Washington D.C.– The International Code Council will host its Annual Conference, Expo and Hearings at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA, from October 20-31, 2024. The event will offer a unique experience for building safety professionals from around the world to engage in educational sessions, hear from world-class speakers and network with peers.  

“The Code Council is thrilled to bring together the building safety community at this year’s conference to work together to improve the safety, affordability and resiliency of the built environment through our building codes,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “Throughout the conference we will celebrate our organization’s rich history and 30^th anniversary, as well as the contributions our members make to building safety worldwide.”

The Opening Session and Annual Business Meeting will take place on Monday, October 21, and will feature keynote speaker Erik Qualman, an artificial intelligence and digital transformation expert, futurist and bestselling author. A panel discussion will bring together executives who have played a pivotal role in shaping the building industry to get attendees inspired for the future of the building safety profession.

The program will continue on Monday with Insight Sessions. The Code Council has assembled experts from across the organization and building industry who will host insightful sessions on topics such as recruitment and retention in the trades, U.S. federal funding and artificial intelligence.

New to conference this year is ICC Talks: Inspiration and Innovation taking place on Tuesday, October 22. The session begins with keynote speaker Victoria Arlen, ESPN host and author. Arlen will share her experiences as a Paralympic Gold Medalist and motivate us to reach further and overcome our obstacles. A panel discussion on off-site construction will follow.

In addition, the conference includes educational sessions designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to shape the future of building safety. These sessions also offer participants the opportunity to earn continuing education units. For more information, view the full conference agenda.

The Expo, occurring October 20-21, brings together an impressive lineup of exhibitors showcasing the latest building products and technologies and is free for local participants.

This year’s code hearings offer code officials, architects, builders, structural engineers, fire, residential and existing building professionals as well as those responsible for the administration of the International Codes® (I-Codes®), the opportunity to provide input on proposed code changes to the Group A I-Codes.

The code development process for the 2027 I-Codes introduces a restructured process starting in 2024 with two Committee Action Hearings for Group A Codes and followed in 2025 by two Committee Action Hearings for Group B Codes.

Click here for more information and use the hashtag #ICCAC2024 to join the conversation on social media.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.