September 14, 2009—The International Code Council has released a monograph of proposed code changes that will be heard during Code Development Hearings October 24-31 and November 4-11, 2009 at the Hilton Baltimore.
Proposed code changes are based on the 2009 editions of the International Building, Energy Conservation, Existing Building, Fire, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, Private Sewage Disposal, Property Maintenance, Residential, Wildland-Urban Interface, and Zoning codes.
The document and a coupon to order a CD of the monograph is available on the ICC Web site. CD copies of the monograph will be mailed for delivery on or about October 3. The compilation of code change proposals is available only on CD. As part of the Council’s green initiatives, it will no longer print and distribute the document, or supply printed copies at the hearings. The 2009/2010 ICC Code Development Hearing Schedule is also available on the site.
Proposed code changes in the monograph are for review so those with an interest may make their views known to the relevant code committee and others with an interest. Committees hold public hearings to hear comments and arguments for or against proposed changes. Those who want to testify on any published changes must attend or be represented at the hearings, notes ICC.
The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety, fire Prevention, and energy efficiency, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties, and states choose the International Codes, building safety codes developed by the International Code Council.
