The following is a press release from the International Code Council announcing the schedule for its virtual 2021 Committee Action Hearings for the Group A Codes. According to the ICC, these codes include "the International Building Code (IBC–Egress, IBC–Fire Safety, IBC–General), International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Private Sewage Disposal Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Residential Code (IRC–Mechanical, IRC–Plumbing), International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and the International Zoning Code." Interested individuals must register to attend the hearings, which run from April 11 to May 5.
WHAT: The International Code Council will conduct the 2021 Committee Action Hearings (CAH) for Group A Codes virtually for the first time in the organization’s history. This year’s code hearings offer code officials, architects, builders, engineers, and fire and energy conservation professionals the opportunity to provide input on proposed code changes to the Group A International Codes.
WHEN: April 11—May 5, 2021
WHERE: Online. The proceedings will be live streamed at web link. Attendees will be able to soon sign up here to receive text message updates about the progress of code change hearings.
ATTEND: Sessions are open to the media and public. Registration is required to participate or view. Please register at no cost here.
Additional resources:
- Download infographics about the process: How It Works and By The Numbers.
- For more information about the code development process, click here.
- Download the 2021/2022 Code Development Schedule.
- Join the conversation on social media using #2021codehearings.
International Code Council Committee Action Hearings Schedule
Please note: Event times are subject to change.
April 11 – 21
9am – 6pm CT Committee Action Hearing Track 1
April 22 – 24 No Hearings
April 25 – May 5
9am – 6pm CT Committee Action Hearing Track 2
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.