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Policy Process Panel: Demystifying Codes & Standards Development

National model codes serve as an essential tool for policymakers to drive progress on climate goals. In this panel, representatives from the International Code Council (ICC), NYSERDA, and the New Buildings Institute (NBI) will discuss the codes and standards development process, and how it connects to policy and practice at the local and building scale.

Session Chairs

Room / Location
The Forum
Learning Objectives
Recognize and participate in the national model code development process
Describe how states use and modify national model codes to advance regional and local objectives
Identify ways in which stakeholder organizations can participate in the national model code and local code development processes, including the upcoming IECC 2027 code cycle
Identify policy tools such as code overlays that local jurisdictions can use to drive progress towards decarbonization
CEU Information
Approved for 1 credit hour toward AIA (LU), BOC, BPI, NAHB, NARI, Phius, and RESNET certification.
Session ID
NYC24-131
Session Documents

NYC 2023 Areas of Focus

Event Date
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