Code Official Digitization and Efficiency Support Program

The Code Official Digitization and Efficiency Support (CODES) project, led by the International Code Council and other industry organizations, aims to modernize building code implementation through a transition to electronic code enforcement processes, with a primary focus on resource-constrained municipalities. Through stakeholder input, the program will identify and address implementation barriers and provide training resources to support workforce development in code enforcement.

Code Official Digitization and Efficiency Support

The Code Official Digitization and Efficiency Support (CODES) project, led by the International Code Council and other industry organizations, aims to modernize building code implementation through a transition to electronic code enforcement processes, with a primary focus on resource-constrained municipalities. Through stakeholder input, the program will identify and address implementation barriers and provide training resources to support workforce development in code enforcement.

The Code Council is seeking feedback
from small and under-resourced building and fire prevention departments
on transitioning from paper to digital systems as part of the CODES project, funded by the U.S. DOE.

Your input will help us understand challenges and improve how technology can support these departments in enhancing public safety and efficiency.

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CODES Project Goals

The CODES project will provide a digitization roadmap with tiered solutions for transitioning to electronic processes in code administration and enforcement. The long-term impact includes improved efficiency, increased adoption of digital tools and enhanced compliance with energy codes, leading to safer, more resilient and energy-efficient communities.

The project will also deploy identified technologies in pilot communities located in rural New York State, focusing on critical metrics such as permitting and plan review times.

CODES Project Details

Timeline

January 2024 – December 2027
Check back for updates.

Objective

Develop a code administration/enforcement digitization roadmap and a supporting toolkit of digital tools, trainings and other resources initially focused on New York State, but with national applicability.

Total Funding

$2,582,256 (100% Federal Share)

Funding Source

Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI) Funding

Collaborating Organizations

ICC International Code Council Resource Refocus Clarkson University

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Resources

For the latest on the Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI) program, including details on the second round of RECI funding, click here.

This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Building Technologies Office Award Number DE-EE0010935.

For additional information regarding the Code Official Digitization and Efficiency Support program, contact the Code Council at federalgrants@iccsafe.org.

All other federal funding information and resources from the Code Council, including tip sheets, deadlines and more, can be accessed here.