ICC Board Member

Steve McDaniel was elected to the International Code Council Board of Directors during its 2018 Annual Conference in Richmond, Virginia. McDaniel has been a building official for the City of Corning, New York for more than two decades and his dedication to a career in building safety began in 1993 when he started as a carpenter in Hornell, New York. In addition to code enforcement, McDaniel serves as a building consultant, and for many years ran his own construction business. He was even a self-taught computer programmer with software sales across the globe. From inspections to being a part of legislation creation, McDaniel has made a significant impact over the years within the building safety community and is regarded as an expert in the field.

McDaniel earned his associate degree in Building Construction from the State University of New York’s College of Technology at Alfred and remained committed to expanding his knowledge and sharpening his skillset by obtaining several Code Council and New York State certifications and code enforcement instructor credentials. McDaniel was awarded Code Official of the Year in 2015 by the New York State Building Officials Association. Since 1997 he has taught code enforcement to college students at Onondaga Community College and Cornell University.

McDaniel has been an active member of several ICC Chapters in New York State serving several roles and is Past President of the New York State Building Officials Conference. His dedication did not go unnoticed, as his organization was featured in Fire Protection Contractor magazine in 2010. McDaniel has served on several ICC committees, including the Chairman of the Existing Building Code Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Building Code Committee.

McDaniel’s many successes make it easier for him to spend his spare time enjoying his family. In addition to his many certifications, McDaniel is also a licensed United States Coast Guard Captain. He spends most of his spare time tournament fishing, so you will find him on the water or in the woods camping.