Jim Cika is a director, PMG technical resources for the International Code Council, where he serves as a subject matter expert to the plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and swimming pool & spa codes.  He represents ICC in federal and state coalitions, task forces, committees, and councils where expertise in PMG technical matters is required. Cika has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and started his career as an HVAC design consultant. In addition, he has over 20 years of experience as a chief engineer responsible for regulatory, product standards, building code and product engineering matters for manufacturers of water heating and space heating appliances.