September 17, 2003—The 2003 International Building and Residential Codes, developed and published by the International Code Council, will be the base documents for the Florida Building and Residential Codes. The Florida codes will contain amendments to the I-Codes, including modifications to address the state’s strict hurricane standards.
Construction industry representatives expressed their support for the I-Codes to the Florida Building Commission, which selected the I-Codes from several codes it reviewed. To safeguard its residents, Florida already enforces statewide the International Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.
In addition to the state of Florida, hundreds of cities across the nation with a wide range of populations are adopting and enforcing ICC building safety and fire prevention codes.
Among the jurisdictions that recently enacted I-Codes to safeguard the citizens they serve is Fountain Hills. The Fountain Hills (population 22,000), Arizona, Town Council adopted the 2003 International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code and International Plumbing Code, effective in February. The City Council in Houston (population 2 million), Texas, approved a new fire code. The updated City of Houston Fire Code includes the 2000 International Fire Code with amendments. It goes into effect Oct. 6.
The Lacey (population 32,000), Washington, City Council adopted the 2003 International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, ICC Performance Code and International Residential Code. The codes go into effect Aug. 23. For more information, contact the ICC.
