The International Codes Development Process is Changing to Continue Building Code Modernization
These changes aim to improve the quality of code content by fostering a more in-depth vetting of code change proposals
The International Code Council is revising its rigorous code development process. The changes will take effect in 2024-2026 for the development of the 2027 International Codes and will move the development process to an integrated and continuous three-year cycle.
In the new timeline, year one will include two Committee Action Hearings for Group A Codes, year two will include two Committee Action Hearings for Group B Codes and year three will be the joint Public Comment Hearings and Online Governmental Consensus Vote for both Group A and B Codes.